Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DIGITAL CAMERA
D-580ZOOM C-460ZOOM X-400
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
DIGITAL CAMERA
D-580ZOOM C-460ZOOM X-400
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. Screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual product.
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-580ZOOM/C-460ZOOM/X-400 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).
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Composition of the manual
Contents Getting started About the menus Shooting basics Advanced shooting Playback Useful functions Print setting (DPOF) Printing pictures. Direct printing (PictBridge) Troubleshooting and other information. Miscellaneous Specifications Glossary of terms Index
P.4 P.9
Introduction of the camera's functions.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
P.32
For shooting and learning the basic operations. For fine- tuning the settings to get that particular shot. For playing back and arranging pictures. Settings that make the camera easier to operate.
P.41
P.63
P.84 P.105
P.119 P.128
P.142 P.157 P.159 P.161
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Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 Getting started
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Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . 18 Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Startup/Shutdown screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2 About the menus
32
Types of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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3 Shooting basics
41
Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Taking still pictures using the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Taking still pictures using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Turning off the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Night scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4 Advanced shooting
63
Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Selecting the metering area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 PANORAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 . 77 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Recording sound with movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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5 Playback
84
Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Playback on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 MOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Creating sepia-toned pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Resizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 INDEX - Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 EDIT - Editing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
6 Useful functions
105
ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 REC VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Turning off the operation and beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . 112 PW ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display setting . . . . . . . 113 SCREEN SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 PIXEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 VIDEO OUT - Setting the output signal type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
7 Print setting (DPOF)
119
With print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
8 Direct printing (PictBridge)
128
Using the direct printing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Connecting the camera to a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Printing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Using the simple print method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 ALL PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Exiting direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
9 Miscellaneous
142
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 The camera does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 The image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 List of factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 List of items by shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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1 Getting started
Names of parts
Camera
Shutter button P.45 Zoom lever (W/T· ) P.57, P.86, P.88
Flash Self-timer lamp
P.60 P.66
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Microphone P.81, P.83, P.94
Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting Lens Extends automatically mode. when you open the lens barrier. DC-IN jack cover P.18 Connector cover P.91
Strap eyelet P.15 DC-IN jack P.18 Card slot P.21 A/V OUT jack (MONO) P.91
Card cover
P.21
USB connector P.129
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Names of parts
Arrow pad Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also used as direction buttons. , , and indicate which button to be pressed. Shooting mode button ( : Virtual Dial) P.41 Macro button ( ) ) ) P.66 P.63
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Flash mode button ( P.60 OK/Menu button ( P.32 Self-timer button ( )
Viewfinder P.46
Monitor P.11 Arrow pad ( ) P.27, P.32
Playback button ( ) (QUICK VIEW) P.84, P.85 Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode. Switches to the playback mode in the shooting mode.
Battery compartment cover P.16 Tripod socket
Viewfinder Orange lamp Green lamp AF target mark P.46 P.46 P.46
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Names of parts
Monitor indications
Shooting mode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 5 6 8 9 15 10 12 13 14
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Still picture
Items
17
Movie
Indications , , , , , , ,
17
Ref. Page P.41 P.13 P.44
1 Shooting mode 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ Flash charge 5 Macro mode 6 Flash mode 7 Sequential shooting 8 Self-timer 9 Record mode 10 Sound record 11 Resolution 12 Metering 13 Exposure compensation 14 White balance 15 AF target mark 16 Memory gauge 17 Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time [] ,
(lit) (Blinks) , , , ,
P.44 P.63 P.60 P.68 P.66
SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
P.73 P.81, P.83, P.94
2288×1712, 1600×1200, 640×480, etc.
P.73 P.67
-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 , , ,
P.77 P.79 P.44
,
,
P.13 P.44 P.55
15 00:36
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Names of parts
Playback mode
INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the Information display is set to ON are shown below. "Displaying shooting information" (P.109)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 8 9 10
2 3
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4 Protect 5 Record mode 6 Resolution 7 Exposure compensation 8 White balance 9 Date and time 11 Movie Note
Still picture
Items 1 Print reservation, Number of prints 2 Battery check 3 Sound record
Movie
Indications Ref. Page P.121 P.13 P.81 P.95 SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 2288×1712, 1600×1200, 640×480, etc. -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 WB AUTO, 04.02.10 12:30 , , , P.73 P.73 P.77 P.79 P.29 P.92
x 10
,
10 File number (still picture), Number of frames 100-0016, 16 Elapsed time/Total recording time (movie) 00:00/00:15
· The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.
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Names of parts
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.
Shoot Shoot Shoot Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) One picture taken (Lit) Two or more taken (Lit) No more pictures can be taken (Fully lit). Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.
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Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.
No indication Lit (Green) (The indicator turns off after a while) Remaining power level: high. Blinks (Red) Remaining power level: low. Prepare new batteries. Green lamp and orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blink. Remaining power level: exhausted. Replace with new batteries.
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How to use this manual
Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see "How to use the menus" (P.33).
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Getting started
The buttons for various functions and their location are clearly illustrated. and indicate which button to press on the arrow pad. (The up or down buttons are used in this example.) 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 malfunctions or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be Note absolutely avoided. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Reference pages describing details or associated information.
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Attaching the strap
1 2
Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet.
Strap eyelet
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Getting started
3
Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose.
Note
· Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. · Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
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Loading the batteries
This camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. Important
· CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged. · Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. · Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
11
Getting started
Make sure that:
The lens barrier is closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. The monitor is off.
2
Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of .
· The battery compartment cover is unlocked and opened in the direction of . · Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.
Battery compartment cover
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Loading the batteries
3
Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.
The battery insertion direction mark is provided inside of the battery compartment. When using AA (R6) batteries When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack
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Getting started
Battery insertion direction mark There is a mark showing the correct way to insert the AA batteries on the bottom of the camera.
When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack, insert it in the direction as shown in the illustration.
4
Close the battery compartment cover, and press it down and slide it in the direction shown .
· If the battery compartment cover seems hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment cover shut, press the mark firmly and push it in the direction indicated by .
· If the camera is left for about 3 days with the batteries removed, the date and time setting will revert to the factory default setting.
Note
Precautions when using batteries The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.13).
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Loading the batteries
Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter
In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)
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Getting started
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling.
NiMH batteries (Rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However, charging the batteries repeatedly before using up their capacity will shorten the life of the batteries per charge gradually.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as downloading or printing out of images. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.
DC-IN jack cover AC wall outlet Power plug AC adapter
DC-IN jack (black)
Connection cord plug
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Loading the batteries
Note
· Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. · If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC or printer. · Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. · The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. · Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This could shorten the life of the batteries. · When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. · Repeated zoom adjustments. · Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. · When the camera is connected to a PC or printer. · Carefully read the AC adapter's instructions before use. · When using an AC adapter, the AC adapter supplies power to the camera even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera.
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Getting started
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Inserting a card
"Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.
Card basics
The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. 1 Index area You can write down the card's contents. 2 Contact area 1 Comes into contact with the camera's signal read contacts. Compatible cards · xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) 2
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Getting started
Note
· This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. "CARD SETUP - Formatting cards" (P.107)
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Inserting a card
1
Make sure that:
The lens barrier is closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. The monitor is off.
2
Open the card cover.
Card cover
1
Getting started
3
Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration.
· Insert the card while keeping it straight. · The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way. · 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.
Index area side of the card
Notch
The position of the card inserted correctly
4
Close the card cover securely.
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Inserting a card
Removing the card
1
Make sure that:
The lens barrier is closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. The monitor is off.
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Getting started
Open the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly.
· The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
4
Hold the card straight and pull it out.
Note
· Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens. · Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored. · Do not place a sticker or label on the card as this could prevent the card from being ejected.
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Power on/off
When shooting pictures (Shooting mode)
Power on: Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibility that the barrier is not fully open. Open the lens barrier fully until you feel it click.
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Power off:
Close the lens barrier slightly until it almost touches the lens barrel. The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the lens retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing the lens barrier completely. The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.)
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Power on/off
TIPS
· To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after that. The camera activates again as soon as you lightly press the shutter button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not intend to take any pictures for a while.
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· Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.
Note
When playing back pictures (Playback mode)
Power on: Press (playback) with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. If no pictures have been taken yet, or the xD-Picture card is empty, the message "NO PICTURE" is displayed on the monitor.
Playback button ( )
Power off:
Press . The monitor and the camera turn off.
Playback button ( )
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Power on/off
TIPS
· When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up momentarily and a picture may be displayed briefly. This is not a malfunction. · Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored. When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening the card cover.
Note
1
Getting started
The power is on when:
or
The lens is extended
The monitor is turned on
· Even if the monitor is turned off, the camera still consumes battery power when the lens is extended. The power is off when:
and
The lens barrier is closed
The monitor is turned off
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Power on/off
Startup/Shutdown screen
This image is displayed on the monitor each time the camera is turned on or off. You can also use your favorite image. (P.113)
1
Getting started
Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting)
If the card is not recognized (card check)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, one of the following screens will be displayed.
· All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.
Note
Monitor indication
Corrective action There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again correctly. The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Replace with a new card, or format the card. Press to select POWER OFF, and press . Replace it with a new one. Format the card. Press to select FORMAT, and press to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press . Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.
NO CARD
CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt SELECt GO
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Selecting a language
You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
1
Open the lens barrier fully.
1
Getting started
2
Press
.
· The top menu is displayed.
OK button
3
Arrow pad
Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
Top menu
4
Press to select the SETUP tab, and press .
SETUP tab
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Selecting a language
5
Press press
to select .
, and
· The green frame moves to the selected item.
1
Getting started
6
Press and press
to select a language, .
7 8
Press
again to exit the menu.
SELECt
ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL GO
Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
TIPS
· The language can also be set from the playback mode.
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Setting the date and time
1
Open the lens barrier fully.
2
Press
.
· The top menu is displayed.
1
Getting started
OK button
3
Arrow pad
Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4
Top menu
Press to select the SETUP tab, and press .
SETUP tab
5
Press press
to select .
, and
· The green frame moves to the selected item.
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Setting the date and time
6
Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press .
· Move to the year setting. · The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
1
7
Getting started
Press to set the year, and press to move to the month setting.
· To move back to the previous setting, press . · The first two digits of the year are fixed.
8
Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
· The camera only displays the time in 24-hour time system ("2. p.m." would be "14:00").
9
Press
.
· For a more accurate setting, press when the time signal hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.
10 Close the lens barrier to turn the
camera off.
OK button
Note
· The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted. · The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 3 days. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.
TIPS
· The date and time can also be set from the playback mode.
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Holding the camera
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera to position the flash above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Correct grip: Horizontal grip
Vertical grip
1
Getting started
Incorrect grip:
×
Note
· Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button gently.
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2 About the menus
Types of menus
When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens.
Arrow pad ( OK/Menu button
) Press . The top menu is displayed.
2
About the menus
Select a menu using the arrow pad.
Shortcut Menus
· Take you directly to the setting screens. · Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Mode Menus
· Categorizes the settings into tabs. · Displays the tabs of each menu. Select the desired tab on the left of the screen by pressing .
Tab
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How to use the menus
1
Press to display the top menu. Press .
Top menu
2
Press to select a tab, and press .
CAMERA tab
2
About the menus
PICTURE tab Press to return to the tab selection screen.
OK button Arrow pad
CARD tab
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CARD%SEtUP
SETUP tab
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How to use the menus
3
Press to select an item, and press .
4
Press to select a setting. Press to complete setting. Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status.
2
About the menus
The green frame moves to the selected item.
Note
or To return to select an item, press or .
· Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. · In the shooting mode, you can take pictures by pressing the shutter button even with the menu being displayed. · If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to OFF. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.105)
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Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
Shortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Top menu in still Top menu in movie picture shooting recording
2
About the menus
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