User manual OLYMPUS AZ-1

AZ-1 DIGITAL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : AZ-1 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. For customers in Europe "CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. Trademarks · · · · IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. · The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 2 What you can do with this camera You can choose from more than 20 different types of scene shooting modes, making it easy to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting situations. Once you've selected the shooting mode, just press the shutter button to take the picture. ~ P. 34 You can take sequential shots (~ P. 61), or record movies with sound (~ P. 36). The pictures you take are recorded and stored on xD-Picture Card. You can create photo albums from the pictures recorded on the xD-Picture Card. ~ P. 104 When the camera is in the cradle ........ The battery can be recharged with the AC adapter. ~ P. 27 Pictures can be played back on a TV with the AV cable. ~ P. 87 When the camera is connected to a PC or printer... You can transfer the images to the PC. ~ P. 171 You can print out stored pictures directly with a PictBridgecompatible printer without using the PC. ~ P. 146 3 How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching from the table of contents ~ P. 7 All the chapter and section titles are included in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the chapters you want to read (e.g., the introductory chapter, shooting basics, etc.) For example When you want to play back the images you have just taken. DIGITAL ZOOM Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 AF MODE -- Changing the focus range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 METERING -- Changing the metering area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Varying the image brightness (Exposure Compensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Selecting the record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 WB -- Adjusting the color tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 RESET -- Restoring the factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 V Search for the page number for "Viewing still images........72" from the chapter "5 Playback". 8 5 Playback 72 Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Searching from the index ~ P. 208 Terms used in this manual (such as the names of functions and parts) are listed in alphabetical order. When you come across a term that you are not familiar with or about which you want to learn more, you can search the index to find the relevant page. Lens........................................................19, 31 Record mode Recording sound ........................................66 ..............................69, 99 ........................58 For example If you want to know more about the term "Light metering" M MACRO ..................................................48 Memory gauge..............................................23 MENU/OK button....................................18, 42 METERING ..................................................64 Microphone ......................................19, 69, 99 Mode switch ( ) ..........................30 / / Monitor brightness adjustment ............125 Monitor......................................18, 20, 30, 125 MOVIE PLAYBACK ......................................88 MUSEUM ..............................................49 Red-eye reduction flash Remaining movie recording time ................36 RESET..........................................................71 Resizing ................................................97 Resolution ....................................................67 S SCENE SELECT ..........................................43 SCREEN ....................................................120 SEL. ALBUM ..............................................108 SELF PORTRAIT Self-timer ..................................47 ............50 SELF PORTRAIT+SELF TIMER V Search for the page number for "METERING.......64". N NIGHT SCENE NIGHT+PORTRAIT ........................................5 ................................46 ..126 ................................................62 Self-timer lamp ......................................19, 62 SEPIA ..........................................................97 Sequential shooting Shooting mode ..............................61 ..........................20, 31 SETUP........................................................114 NTSC..........................................................202 Number of frames in an index display Number of storable still pictures ............31, 67 Searching from the list of menus ~ P. 204 The camera's menus are listed in a tree structure. When you come across a menu whose name is unfamiliar on the menu screen, you can find the relevant pages for this menu function in the menu list. For example When you want to know how to make settings for WB in the menu screen Menu directory Shooting menu ( Function SCENE SELECT RESET FLASH MODE*1 *1 mode) Setting PROGRAM AUTO SCENE YES, NO AUTO , ON, OFF SUPER HIGH*1 , HIGH*1, BASIC, E-MAIL AUTO , , , , , , P. 71 P. 58 P. 62 P. 66 P. 68 P. 65 P. 64 P. 61 P. 60 P. 63 P 69 Ref. page P. 42 V Search for the page number for "WB operating procedures of the menus. P. 68" by following the WB*2 *2 +2.0 - 0.0 - ­2.0 AUTO , SPOT ON, OFF ON, OFF AUTO, SPOT ON OFF METERING*2 *1 DIGITAL ZOOM*1 AF MODE*1 * For information on how to read the instructions in this manual, refer to "How to read the instruction pages" (P. 6) 4 Composition of the manual Contents . . . . . . . . 7 Safety precautions . . . . . . . 12 Names of parts . . . . . . . 18 Introduction to the camera's functions 1 Getting started 2 Shooting P. 24 P. 31 Basic and advanced shooting 3 Using the situation-related shooting modes 4 Using the advanced shooting functions P. 42 P. 55 Playing back and organizing images 5 6 Playback P. 72 Registering images in albums P. 104 Settings that make the camera easier to operate 7 8 Using your camera effectively Making print reservations and printing at photo labs Printing on a PictBridge-compatible printer (direct printing) P. 114 P. 131 Printing pictures 9 Downloading images to a computer Using the provided accessories Troubleshooting and other information P. 146 10 Transferring images to a computer 11 Accessories 12 Miscellaneous P. 171 P. 190 P. 192 Specifications . . . . . . 201 Glossary . . . . . . 202 Menu directory . . . . . . 204 Index . . . . . . 208 5 How to read the instruction pages PRINT -- Printing selected pictures Select the print paper items to set. SIZE : Selects the paper size. BORDERLESS : Selects the frame setting on the paper. Rotate to select Zoom button (W ) Control dial BACK/NEXT button PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT STANDARD ANDARD STANDARD ANDARD This shows the buttons corresponding to the function. MENU/OK button GO OK Press to confirm MENU/OK Set SIZE. PRINTPAPER PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT Set BORDERLESS. PRINTPAPER PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT If neither screen is displayed, each setting is set to STANDARD. BORDERLESS setting ON : The picture is printed filling the entire page. OFF : The picture is printed inside a blank frame. The gray part on the right shows tips for operating procedures. STANDARD STANDARD GO OK GO OK 9 Printing on a PictBridge-compatible printer (direct printing) Rotate to select Press to confirm MENU/OK Select END. Rotate to select PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT STANDARD ANDARD STANDARD ANDARD Press to confirm GO OK MENU/OK 152 This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. ~ 6 Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Contents What you can do with this camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Handling the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Caution for usage environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Battery handling precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Monitor indications... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1 Getting started 24 Attaching the lens cap and strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Loading the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Unloading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Inserting the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2 Shooting 31 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifying the type of scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Movie recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Subjects that are difficult to focus on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 3 Using the situation-related shooting modes 42 LANDSCAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 NIGHT SCENE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 NIGHT+PORTRAIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 INDOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 FIREWORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 7 Contents SUNSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 PORTRAIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 SELF PORTRAIT (Shooting yourself while holding the camera). . . . . . . . . . 47 MACRO (Close-up shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 SUPER MACRO (Closer shot than MACRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 CUISINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 MUSEUM (No beep sound & no flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 SPORT (Capturing a fast-moving subject). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 BEACH & SNOW (Shooting seascapes or snow-capped mountain landscapes ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 SELF PORTRAIT+SELF TIMER (Shooting yourself and background) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT (Shooting in low light conditions without a flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 BEHIND GLASS (Shooting a subject through glass). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 IN 1 (Storing two successive shots as a single picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 PANORAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4 Using the advanced shooting functions 55 Selecting functions from the shooting menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 DIGITAL ZOOM -- Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 AF MODE -- Changing the focus range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 METERING -- Changing the metering area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Varying the image brightness (Exposure Compensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Selecting the record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 WB -- Adjusting the color tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 RESET -- Restoring the factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 5 Playback 72 Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 8 Contents Selecting functions from the playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Slideshow (sequential auto playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Rotating images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 MOVIE PLAYBACK -- Viewing movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Protecting images (preventing accidental erasure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ERASE/ ALL ERASE -- Erasing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ -- Editing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Adding sound to recorded images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 INDEX -- Making movie index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 FORMAT -- Formatting the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 6 Registering images in albums 104 ALBUM ENTRY -- Registering images you shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 SEL. ALBUM -- Viewing images in an album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Slideshow (sequential auto playback of images in an album) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 REARRANGE -- Arranging the order of images in an album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 UNDO ENTRY -- Removing images from an album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 UNDO ALL -- Removing all the images registered in the album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 7 Using your camera effectively 114 Selecting functions from the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 REC VIEW -- Checking the picture immediately after shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 INFO -- Displaying shooting information on the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 SCREEN -- Setting the startup screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 SHUTTER SOUND -- Setting the shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 VOLUME -- Selecting the playback volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 BEEP -- Setting the button operation sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Setting the warning tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Selecting the number of images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 VIDEO OUT -- Selecting the video signal type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 PIXEL MAPPING -- Checking the image processing functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 9 Contents 8 Making print reservations and printing at photo labs 131 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Selecting the print reservation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Resetting print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 9 Printing on a PictBridge-compatible printer (direct printing) 146 Direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Connecting the camera to a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Selecting the print mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 PRINT -- Printing selected pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 MULTI PRINT -- Printing multiple pictures on one page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 ALL PRINT -- Printing all the pictures stored in the card/album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ALL INDEX -- Printing an index of all the pictures stored in the card . . . . . . . . . . 165 PRINT ORDER -- Printing with print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Exiting direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 10 Transferring images to a computer 171 Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) . . 176 Connecting the camera to the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Downloading images to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Disconnecting the camera from your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 What you can do with the CAMEDIA Master software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 10 Contents 11 Accessories 190 AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 12 Miscellaneous 192 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Menu directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 11 Safety precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT. General precautions Read All Instructions -- Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. For more information on accessories such as the lithium ion battery, refer to the manuals provided with those products. Save These Instructions -- Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings -- Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those described in the instructions. Follow Instructions -- Follow all instructions provided with this product. Cleaning -- Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. Attachments -- For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture -- Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain). Location -- To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer. Power Sources -- Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to instruction pages for information on using the product with a battery. Grounding, Polarization -- If this product is used with a specified AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced. 12 Safety precautions Protecting the Power Cord -- The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords. Lightning -- If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use. Overloading -- Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs. Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage -- To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage. Heat -- Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers. Servicing -- Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points. Damage Requiring Service -- If you notice any of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product. b) The product has been exposed to water. c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician. d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way. e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards. Safety Check -- Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order. 13 Safety precautions If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. WARNING If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result. CAUTION Handling the camera WARNING Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1m (3ft) away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. Keep young children and infants away from the camera. Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: ­ Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cables, causing strangulation. ­ Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. ­ Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. ­ Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. Do not touch the camera, cradle or AC adapter until charging is finished and the battery have cooled. The camera and cradle become hot while charging. A specified AC adapter also becomes hot during long use. At these times, they may cause minor burns. Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric shock. Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing. Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing or touch it after it has just been fired. It may be hot and cause minor burns. Avoid using the flash for extended periods. Do not take apart or modify the camera. Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock. Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. 14 Safety precautions CAUTION Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during operation, switch it off immediately -- and disconnect a specified AC adapter (if attached). Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. Do not use the camera with wet hands. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. Also, do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures. Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the cradle or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire. Be careful with the strap. Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects --and cause serious damage. Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. Never use any AC adapter except one specified by Olympus. Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country. For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase. Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. Do not damage the power-supply cord. Never pull or modify the power-supply cord. Make sure only the plug is securely held during insertion and removal from the outlet. Stop using the camera immediately, and contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase if: ­ The power-supply cord becomes hot, or it gives off smoke or unusual odors. ­ The power-supply cord is cut or damaged, or the plug has a faulty contact. Caution for usage environment To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: ­ Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. ­ In sandy or dusty environments. ­ Near flammable items or explosives. ­ In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. ­ In places prone to strong vibrations. Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera. Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires. Condensation may form inside the camera when there is a sudden extreme change in temperature (such as when moving from indoors to outdoors). Acclimatize the camera to the temperature (e.g. by putting the camera into the plastic bag) before use. 15 Safety precautions Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER This camera uses an lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. Using any other type of battery could result in battery leakage or overheating, posing a risk of fire or explosion. For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using it. Never heat or incinerate the battery. Take precautions when carrying or storing the battery to prevent it from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging its terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of the battery. Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. Always store the battery out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, seek medical attention immediately. WARNING Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or salt water. If the rechargeable battery has not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging it and do not use it. Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken. If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the compartment. Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration. CAUTION If the battery's +/­ terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with the dry cloth before use. Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera. When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare the battery as warm as possible. The battery which run down at low temperatures may be restored after it is warmed at room temperature. The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or battery. Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. A recommended battery may be difficult to obtain while traveling. 16 Safety precautions LCD monitor Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. If the monitor is damaged, be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor in your month. If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes, cleanse it away. A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; It will be less noticeable in playback mode. In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place. A LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures. The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction. 17 Names of parts Shutter button ~ P. 32 Monitor ~ P. 20, 125 Control dial ~ P. 42 BACK/NEXT button ~ P. 42 Zoom button (W /T ) ~ P. 41 MENU/OK button ~ P. 42 Speaker POWER switch ~ P. 30 Mode switch ( ) ~ P. 30 Cradle connector Battery/Card compartment cover ~ P. 25 Tripod socket 18 Names of parts Flash ~ P. 58 Microphone ~ P. 69, 99 Lens Self-timer lamp ~ P. 62 Connector end Strap eyelet ~ P. 24 Cradle (provided) DC-IN jack ~ P. 27 A/V OUT jack ~ P. 87 USB connector ~ P. 147, 178 19 Monitor indications Shooting mode 3 21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (Screen illustrations below are samples for monitor indications. For details, refer to respective reference pages.) 14 3 P W T 4 5 6 15 8 9 10 12 15 2.0 16 17 18 2.0 16 S SH3M 13 13 18 Still picture Items Indications Movie Ref. page P. 59 (Lit) (Blinks) , , , , , , , , , P. 32 , , P. 58 P. 62 , , , P. 68 P. 65 P. 64 P. 61 P. 69 Still image : SH 3M, H 2M, B 1M, VGA Movie : S, E P. 66 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , P. 23 P. 42 P. 59 1 2 3 4 Camera movement warning Flash stand-by/ Flash charging mark Battery check Shooting modes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Green lamp Flash mode Self-timer White balance Exposure compensation Metering mode Sequential shooting mode Sound record Record mode ­2.0 to +2.0 20 Monitor indications Items Indications Ref. page P. 41, 60 14 15 16 17 18 Zoom AF target mark Card access mark Memory gauge Number of storable still pictures Remaining movie recording time 6 05:00 , , , [] P. 31 P. 32 P. 23 P. 67 P. 36 21 Monitor indications Playback mode (Screen illustrations below are samples for monitor indications. For details, refer to respective reference pages.) You can select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when INFO is set to ON are shown below. ~ "INFO -- Displaying shooting information on the monitor" (P. 118) 1 2 3 4 6 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 FILE x10 100­0010 SH 3M FILE 100­0025 S SIZE :2048x1536 0.0 SIZE :320x240 WB AUTO 0.0 '04.01.01.00:00 25 00:00/56:34 2 '04.01.01.00:00 10 10 JUMP NEXT Still image Items Movie Indications , 10 Ref. page P. 23, 27 P. 108 P. 118 P. 118 P. 139 P. 88 P. 69 P. 92 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery check Album , (Displaying only images in albums) 10 (Displaying all images) File number Print reservation, Number of prints Movie Sound record Protect Record mode Still image : SH 3M, H 2M, B 1M, VGA Movie :S,E FILE 100-0010 X 10 P. 66 9 10 11 12 13 14 Resolution White balance Exposure compensation Date/time Frame number Operation guide Elapsed playback time/Overall recording time (movie) 2048x1536, 1600x1200 etc. , , , P. 67 P. 68 P. 65 P. 127 P. 110 P. 72 P. 88 ­2.0 to +2.0 '04.05.17 15:30 10 JUMP 00:00/56:34 22 Monitor indications Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when the camera is storing a still picture you have just taken on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. If the memory gauge is fully lit, wait a few seconds until it goes off to take the next shot. Memory gauge Shooting Shooting Shooting Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) One picture is taken (Lit) Wait Wait No more pictures can be taken (Fully lit). Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot. Battery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use. Lights (green) Remaining power level: High* Lights (red) Remaining power level: Low. Charge the battery. BATTERY EMPTY is displayed. Remaining power level: Exhausted. Charge the battery. * Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on usage and operating conditions. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning that battery power is low. If this occurs, re-charge the battery. 23 1 Getting started Attaching the lens cap and strap Thread the lens cap string through the lens cap. Attach the lens cap to the camera as illustrated. 1 Getting started Strap eyelet Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. Pull on the strap to make sure it is fastened securely. Strap precautions Do not pull on the strap too hard when it is attached to the camera as this could break the strap. Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera, as the strap can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. Olympus is not responsible for any damages incurred when the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes off. 24 Loading the battery The camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-20B). Do not use any other type of battery. A backup battery (optional) is recommended for extended battery-powered operation. Slide the battery/card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 1. The cover unlocks and opens in the direction of the arrow 2. Open the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Getting started 1 2 Battery/Card compartment cover Release the latch to insert the battery. 3 4 Gently push the latch backwards to lift it 3. When you take your finger off the latch, the latch drops back on its own 4. After the latch drops back, insert the battery 5. 5 Latch Insert the battery with the OLYMPUS logo face up. Close the battery/ card compartment cover. 7 6 Push down firmly on the section of the battery/card compartment cover 6, and slide it in the direction of the arrow 7. Closing the battery/card compartment cover locks the latch. 25 Loading the battery Unloading the battery 1 Getting started Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 1 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover. 3 4 Release the latch 3 4. With the battery held down, tilt the camera carefully so that the battery does not drop from the camera. Remove the battery 5. 5 7 6 Closing the battery/card compartment cover locks the latch. Battery precautions The factory default date/time settings are restored if the camera is left with no battery for about 1 day. Be sure to check the date/time settings of the camera after changing the battery. ~ P. 127 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on usage and operating conditions. If you use a depleted battery, the camera may power off without displaying the battery check indication (~ P. 23). 26 Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-20B). Do not use any other type of battery. The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the provided cradle and AC adapter. Charging is performed with the battery loaded in the camera. To the AC wall outlet Align the cradle connector with the connector end on the cradle. 1 Getting started AC plug Cradle (provided) AC adapter (provided) DC-IN jack The battery check indication blinks on the monitor while the battery is charging. Battery charging takes about 2 hours. We recommend that you use the AC adapter for any tasks of extended duration such as downloading images to the PC, printing out images, etc. ~ "Accessories -- AC adapter" (P. 190) Using the AC adapter overseas When you use the AC adapter overseas, a multiplug is required to allow the plug to fit into local power outlets. For details on multiplugs, consult a travel agency. Precautions on charging the battery The camera can also use an optional charger (LI-20C). Do not use any other type of battery charger than the specified charger. Before charging the battery, be sure to read "Safety precautions" (~ P. 12) and "Accessories -- AC adapter" (~ P. 190). 27 Inserting the card "Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. 1 Getting started Index area Write the card's contents here. Contact area The area that touches the camera's electric contact points. The camera reads the card here. Compatible xD-Picture Card: 16 - 512 MB Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Insert the card, making sure that the card is oriented as shown in the illustration. Monitor 1 2 · Insert the card while keeping it straight. · When the card is inserted all the way, it stops with a click. · Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. · If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card. Contact area Notch 28 Inserting the card 2 1 1 Getting started Removing the card Make sure that the camera is turned off. Push the card all the way to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card may eject forcefully if you take your finger off it immediately after pushing it or if you flick it with your fingers. Hold the card straight and pull it out. Card precaution Be sure to read "Accessories -- Card" (~ P. 191). 29 Power on/off 1 Getting started Lens cap Remove this when taking pictures. 1 2 Mode switch : Select this for still pictures shooting. : Select this for movie shooting. : Select this for playback. When the camera is turned on, the camera's front lamp lights for a moment. Monitor Power on Power off T Turns on the monitor. T Turns off the monitor. 3 POWER switch Turns the camera on and off. * Check the date/time settings when the camera is turned on. ~"Setting the date and time" (P. 127) The camera automatically turns off to save power if it is not operated for about 10 minutes. When the AC adapter is used, the camera does not switch off automatically. Now, you are ready for shooting. Let's take some pictures. ~ P. 31 30 2 Shooting Taking still pictures Set the mode switch to . Shutter button Mode switch 2 Shooting Turn on the camera. Press POWER switch Shooting mode ~P. 42 AF target mark ~P. 39 P SH3M Record mode ~P. 66 Number of storable still pictures ~P. 67 Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent camera movement. While shooting vertically using the flash, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Place the AF target mark on the subject while viewing the monitor to compose your shot. Incorrect Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. 31 Taking still pictures