Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-50 ZOOM
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
C-50 ZOOM
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 images and illustrations in this manual may differ from their real versions.
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-50 ZOOM 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 · 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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Contents ..........................................................................P. 4 Names of parts ................................................................P. 8 Monitor indications..........................................................P. 10 How to use this manual ..................................................P. 14
Chapter 1
Getting started
Chapter 2
P. 15 P. 24 P. 31 P. 54 P. 70 P. 79 P. 93 P. 104 P. 108
Using the menus
Chapter 3
Shooting basics
Chapter 4
Advanced shooting
Chapter 5
Adjusting image quality and exposure
Chapter 6
Playback
Chapter 7
Useful functions
Chapter 8
Print setting
Chapter 9
Miscellaneous
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Contents
Names of parts ............................................................8 Monitor indications ....................................................10 Memory gauge ........................................................................13 Battery check............................................................................13 How to use this manual ..............................................14
Getting started
Chapter 1
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Attaching the strap ................................................15 Battery/Card basics ..............................................16 Battery basics ....................................................................16 Card basics .................................................................... 16 Loading/Unloading the battery/card ................................17 Using an optional AC adapter ............................................19 Power on/off ........................................................20 Card check ...................................................................... 21 Date/time setting ..................................................22
Chapter 2
Using the menus
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What are the menus? ............................................24 An example of how to use the menus ..................25 Shortcut menus (shooting/playback)......................27 MODE MENU (shooting) ........................................28 MODE MENU (playback) ........................................30
Shooting basics
Chapter 3
31
Shooting modes ....................................................31 Holding the camera ..............................................34 How to press the shutter button ............................35 Focusing ................................................................35 Auto focus ........................................................................35 When Auto focus does not work (Subjects that are difficult to focus on) ................................36
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Contents
Focus lock (Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame) ................................................37 Taking still pictures ................................................38 Taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder ............38 Taking pictures while viewing the monitor ............................39 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor ..............................40 Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting) ........................41 Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting) ....................42 Aperture & Shutter speed setting (Manual shooting) ..............43 Movie recording ..................................................44 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting) ................46 Digital zoom ......................................................................46 Flash shooting ......................................................48 Using the flash ..................................................................50 Flash intensity control ....................................................53
Chapter 3
Advanced shooting
54
Spot metering (Selecting the metering area) ....54 Macro mode shooting (Taking close-up pictures) ................................55 Self-timer shooting ..........................................56 Remote control shooting ....................................57 Sequential shooting ..............................................59 Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting ........59 Auto bracketing (Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame) BKT ..........................60 My Mode setting....................................................63 Panorama shooting ..............................................66 Taking two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 ..........................68
Chapter 4
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Contents
Adjusting image quality and exposure 70
Record mode ........................................................70 Selecting still picture record modes ......................................72 Selecting movie record modes ............................................72 ISO sensitivity ......................................................74 Exposure compensation ........................................76 White balance ......................................................77 Sharpness ............................................................78 Contrast ................................................................78 Chapter 5
Playback
79
Playing back still pictures ......................................79 Single-frame playback ........................................................79 Quick View ........................................................................79 Slide-show ..................................................................80 Close-up playback ........................................................81 Index display ................................................................82 Picture rotation ..............................................................83 Playing back movies (MOVIE PLAY) ......................84 INDEX ..............................................................................86 Protect ............................................................87 Erasing pictures ............................................88 Single-frame erase ............................................................88 All-frame erase ................................................................89 Editing still pictures ..............................................90 Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures ....................90 Resizing pictures ..........................................................91 Playback on a TV ..................................................92
Chapter 6
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Contents
Useful functions 93
All reset (Saving the camera's settings) ................93 Shortcut ................................................................94 Information display INFO ......................................97 Formatting cards ..............................................98 Monitor brightness adjustment ........................99 Turning off the beep sound ..............................99 Rec View ............................................................100 Sleep timer ..........................................................101 Video output selection ........................................101 File name ............................................................102 Pixel Mapping ....................................................103
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Print setting
104
How to print pictures ..........................................104 Applying print reserve to a card ..........................106
Miscellaneous
Chapter 9
108
Troubleshooting ..................................................108 User maintenance................................................115 Error codes ..........................................................116 Menu maps ........................................................118 Menu functions & factory default settings ............121 Modes & Shooting functions ................................122 Specifications ......................................................125 Glossary of terms ................................................127 Index ..................................................................130
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Names of parts
Zoom lever (W/T)/( / ) (P.46, 81, 82) Shutter button (P. 35) Self-timer/Remote control lamp (P. 56, 57) Flash (P. 48) Strap eyelet (P. 15)
Remote control receiver (P. 57)
Lens barrier
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack (P. 92)
USB connector DC-IN jack* (P. 19)
* Remove the cover before connecting the AC adapter.
Connector cover Battery/Card compartment cover (P. 17)
Tripod socket
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Names of parts
Flash mode button ( ) (P. 50) Erase button ( ) (P. 88)
Green lamp (P. 35) Orange lamp (P. 35, 50) Viewfinder (P. 35) Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 54, 55) Protect button ( ) (P. 87) Mode dial (P. 31)
AF target mark (P. 35)
Monitor Monitor button (Quick View/ ) (P. 79)
OK/Menu button (
)
Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)
Card access lamp (P. 35)
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Monitor indications
Indications during shooting
1 2 3 4 $ % 5 8
When INFO is set to OFF
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ISO 80 #
When INFO is set to ON
6 7
Indications during still picture playback
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Monitor indications
Items Indications , P, A, S, M, , , , , , , P. 41, 43 P. 42, 43 P. 76 P. 43 24 24" TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 , , , , P. 13 P. 56 P. 57 , , O , , ,, SLOW , SLOW, , , BKT , P. 59 P. 77 P. 74 P. 50, 52 P. 50 P. 54, 55 P. 39 P. 44 P. 70 P. 13 Ref. page P. 31
1 Shooting mode
2 Aperture value F2.8 F8.0 3 Shutter speed 8 1/1000 4 Exposure compensation 2.0 +2.0
Exposure variance 3.0 +3.0
5 AF target mark 6 Number of storable
still pictures/ Seconds remaining
7 Record mode 8 Memory gauge 9 Battery check 0 Self-timer/
Remote control
! Drive mode @ White balance # ISO $ Green lamp % Flash stand-by mark ^ Flash mode & Spot metering/
Macro mode
ISO80, ISO160, ISO320
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Monitor indications
Items Indications x2 x10 '02. 12. 24, '03. 01. 12 07:15, 12:30, 17:45 20 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200 FILE:100 0020 0"/15" (during movie playback) Ref. page P. 106 P. 106 P. 87 P. 22 P. 22 P. 71 P. 84
* Print reserve ( Number of prints ) Protect q Date w Time e Frame number r Pixel resolution t Movie mark y File number/
Recording time
0" / 15"
Playing time Total recording time
Note
The monitor indications differ depending on the camera's settings. You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor (P. 97).
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Monitor indications
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the card (xD-Picture Card). The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots. When taking still pictures
If you continue shooting Shoot Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) During shooting (Gauge lit)
When recording movies
If you continue shooting Shoot Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) During shooting (Gauge lit) Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely. Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory gauge is fully lit.
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.
No indication (The green lamp and orange lamp next to the viewfinder blink.) Remaining power level: exhausted. Replace with a charged battery.
Lights (green) Ready for shooting.
Lights (red) Remaining power level: low. If you plan to use the camera for a long time, charge the battery soon.
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How to use this manual
Set the camera to any of the modes shown.
Information display
INFO
Available modes
: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO T ON or OFF. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. : Press
to display the top menu. Press É to turn INFO on. again to bring up the top
To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press menu and press É.
Step through the menus in the order of the arrows (P. 25). If a button is shown in gray, press it as part of the step.
Taking still pictures
Chapter 3
Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting)
Available modes
menu, select T 1 In the top T P/A/S/M TMODE MENU. Press CAMERA S. Press again to cancel the menu.
Ññbuttons
2 Set the shutter speed.
To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.
button
To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
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Chapter 7
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. Shooting information is displayed for approximately 3 seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each piece of information displayed, see page 10.
Attaching the strap
1 Thread the end (small loop) of the strap through the strap eyelet.
Strap eyelet
the 2 Thread the rest of loopstrap you through the small that threaded through the eyelet.
3 Pull on the strap to make sure it is securely fastened.
Note
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
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Getting started
Chapter 1
Battery/Card basics
Chapter 1 Battery basics
Lithium ion battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). This battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI10C) before first use. Do not use any other Charger chargers. For details, read the charger's instructions (provided). To the AC input connector
AC cable AC wall outlet
Card basics
This camera uses an xD-Picture Card to record pictures. This manual uses the term "card" when referring to an xD-Picture Card. Images recorded and stored on an xD-Picture Card can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or edited on a computer.
64MB
Index area Write the card's contents here. Contact area The camera reads the card here. Do not touch.
Compatible xD-Picture Card: xD-Picture Card (16 - 128 MB)
Note
This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera (P. 98).
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Battery/Card basics
the camera is turned off: 1 Make surebarrier is closed. The lens The monitor is turned off. The green lamp is off.
Lens barrier
Green lamp
Monitor
cover 2 Slide the battery/card compartmentopen it in the direction of the arrow A and in the direction of the arrow B.
B A
Loading the battery 3 Insert the battery in the correct direction in the battery/card compartment. Make sure the knob is locked securely. If the knob is not locked, the battery may pop out when opening the battery/card compartment cover. Unloading the battery Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow. The battery pops out. Remove it.
Knob
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Chapter 1
Loading/Unloading the battery/card
Battery/Card basics
Loading the card Face the card the correct way and insert it into the battery/card compartment. Insert the card while keeping it straight. 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. Unloading the card Push the card slowly toward the inside of the card slot with your finger until it stops. Continue to hold the card so that it does not forcibly eject, then remove the card from the slot by pulling it straight out. the battery/card compartment cover 4 Close direction of the arrow C, then slide it in the in the direction of the arrow D.
Chapter 1
C D
Note
If the battery is removed within 3 seconds after the power is turned off, the settings saved in the mode may be canceled. If the battery is removed from the camera for about 1 hour, some settings may return to the factory default settings even when ALL RESET is set to OFF. Never open the battery/card compartment cover or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use or the camera is communicating with a computer. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored. The card may eject forcible if you take your finger off the card immediately after pushing it.
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Battery/Card basics
In addition to the provided battery, an optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand D7AC AC adapter can be used. An AC adapter is useful when performing time-consuming tasks such as downloading images to a computer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the region the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details.
AC wall outlet Connection cord plug
Power plug
AC adapter
DC-IN jack
Note
Before using the AC adapter, remove the battery from the camera. When connecting the AC adapter to the camera's DC-IN jack, be careful not to catch the plug on the jack's cover. If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a computer, image data may be corrupted. It is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter when transferring images to a computer. Do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the computer. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken. ·When the monitor is turned on. ·Repeated auto-focus by pressing the shutter button halfway. ·Repeated power zoom adjustments. ·When communicating with a computer. Do not remove or load the battery and/or do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could damage the camera's settings or functions. Carefully read the "Safety Precautions" included in the package before use.
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Chapter 1
Using an optional AC adapter
Power on/off
Chapter 1 Shooting mode
Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway across the lens). Wait until the lens is fully retracted. Close the lens barrier all the way. The camera turns off.
Turning the camera on Turning the camera off
Open the lens barrier.
Close the lens barrier.
Playback mode
Power on: Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode (the monitor turns on). Power off: Press . The camera turns off (the monitor turns off).
Turning the camera on Press the button. Turning the camera off Press the button.
Note
The camera automatically enters the sleep mode to save power when the power is left on and no operations are performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button. Sleep time interval can be set (P. 101). When closing the lens barrier, do not push the lens barrier against the lens. Forcing the lens barrier may damage the camera body or cause a malfunction.
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Power on/off
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Indications TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again.
There is a problem with the card. T Format the card, if this does not correct the problem use a different card.
FORMAT
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES NO
The card cannot be recognized with this camera system. T Format the card. Formatting erases all data saved on the card. 1 Press ñ to select FORMAT, then press . The FORMAT screen appears. 2 Press Ñ to select YES, then press to start formatting. When formatting is complete, the camera is ready for shooting.
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Chapter 1
Card check
Date/time setting
Chapter 1
Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded pictures, be sure to set them correctly.
Available modes
Examples of settings available in the
mode.
1
Set the mode dial to , then open the lens barrier. The camera turns on and the lens extends. If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open.
Arrow pad
Mode dial
. 2 Press monitor turns on automatically and the The top menu appears.
button
3 Press ñ on the arrow pad to select
.
CARD SETUP
is selected 4 Whento select the dateon the screen, press Ññ format. Select any one of the following formats: D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day) The following instructions show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
SELECT
SET
GO
screen
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Date/time setting
5 Press í to move to the year setting.
to set the year is 6 Press Ññí to moveyear. When thesetting. set, press to the month Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set. To move back to the previous setting, press
É.
SELECT
SET
GO
The camera can only display the time in "number of hours", or what is commonly known as military time. Consequently, 2 p.m. would be 14:00 hours, or 12:00 hours + 2:00 hours =14:00 hours. The first two digits of the year cannot be changed.
SELECT SET GO
7 Press
. For a more accurate setting, press when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.
8 To turn the camera off, close the lens barrier.
Note
The current settings remain the same even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted. The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no battery for approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.
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Chapter 1
What are the menus?
Chapter 2
When you turn on the camera and press the button, the menu that appears on the monitor is called "the top menu". Many functions of this camera are accessed using the menus. This chapter explains how the camera's menus work, using examples of menus displayed in the mode. The top menu varies depending on the mode. Top menu
Using the menus
Press the arrow pad to display the shortcut menus or MODE MENU.
MODE MENU
WB
Shortcut menus Take you directly to the setting screens. The shortcut menu items can be replaced with other functions (P. 94).
MODE MENU Lets you set various functions such as the white balance, etc. Categorizes the settings into 4 tabs according to function. Select the CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD or SETUP tab by pressing Ññ. The menu for the selected tab menu appears.
SET CARD PICTURE CAM
SET CARD PIC CAMERA
WB SHARPNESS CONTRAST
TIFF SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2
OFF DRIVE ISO P/A/S/M
AUTO
Tab
P
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An example of how to use the menus
press í.
top menu
CAMERA tab
SET CARD PIC CAMERA
OFF DRIVE ISO P/A/S/M
AUTO
MODE MENU
WB
P
PICTURE tab
SET CARD PICTURE CAM
¥
HQ
Pressing É returns to the tab selection.
AUTO WB SHARPNESS NORMAL CONTRAST NORMAL
CAM: CAMERA tab Functions for shooting: selecting drive modes, using digital zoom, etc. PIC: PICTURE tab Functions for adjusting images: selecting record modes, adjusting white balance, etc. CARD: CARD tab Card functions, such as formatting. SET: SETUP tab Functions for changing camera settings: date and time, shortcut settings, etc.
CARD tab
PIC CAM
¥
CARD SETUP
SET
CARD
SETUP tab
SETUP CARD PIC CAM
¥
ON OFF ON ON
ALL RESET INFO
REC VIEW
MY MODE SETUP
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Chapter 2
1 Press
to display the top menu. Press í.
2 Press Ññ to select a tab and
An example of how to use the menus
Chapter 2
3 Press Ññ to select an item
and press í.
4 Press Ññ to select the setting.
Press to save the setting. To go back to shooting, press again.
SETUP CARD PIC CAM
ALL RESET INFO
REC VIEW
ON OFF ON ON
MY MODE SETUP
¥
SETUP CARD PIC CAM SETUP CARD PIC CAM
ALL RESET INFO
REC VIEW
ON OFF ON ON
ALL RESET INFO
REC VIEW
OFF ON
MY MODE SETUP
Pressing É or returns to the item selection.
MY MODE SETUP
The green frame moves to the selected item.
¥
SETUP CARD PIC CAM
ALL RESET INFO
REC VIEW
OFF ON
MY MODE SETUP
Note
Some menu items may not be available depending on the camera settings or status. Unavailable menu items cannot be selected. If you press the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is displayed, you will take pictures with the currently selected settings. If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set All Reset to OFF (P. 93).
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Shortcut menus (shooting/playback)
top menu or top menu
CARD SETUP
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
WB
top menu
top menu (for still pictures)
top menu (for movies)
WB
MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
Selects self-timer shooting or remote control shooting. Shooting mode Sets the date and time. DIGITAL ZOOM Digitally increases the optical zoom range to a maximum of approximately 12x. Sets the record mode. CARD SETUP Formats the card. WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Runs through all saved pictures one after another. MOVIE PLAY INFO Plays back movies. You can also make indexes of still-shots from movies. Changes the amount of information displayed on the monitor. Stores printing information required for DPOF printers.
P. 56, 57 P. 22 P. 46 P. 70 P. 98 P. 77 P. 80 P. 84 P. 97 P. 106
Playback mode
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Chapter 2
,
,
, , top menu
or
MODE MENU (shooting)
Chapter 2
In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Since the camera functions automatically in the mode, the MODE MENU is not available.
SET CARD PIC CAMERA
CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab
OFF DRIVE ISO P/A/S/M
AUTO
P
CAMERA tab Selects self-timer shooting or remote control shooting. Selects a mode from (single-frame shooting), (sequential shooting), (AF sequential shooting) or BKT (auto bracketing). Selects ISO sensitivity. Exposure mode can be selected from P ( Program auto), A (Aperture priority auto), S (Shutter priority auto), or M (Manual mode). Adjusts the flash intensity. Digitally increases the optical zoom range to a maximum of approximately 12x. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand card. Combines two pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. P. 56, 57 P. 59
DRIVE
ISO P/A/S/M
P. 74 P. 33
DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1
P. 53 P. 46 P. 66 P. 68
PICTURE tab WB SHARPNESS CONTRAST Sets the record mode resolution. Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Adjusts the sharpness of images. Adjusts the contrast of images. P. 70 P. 77 P. 78 P. 78
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MODE MENU (shooting)
CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET INFO Formats the card. P. 98
REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP SLEEP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING
Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Changes the amount of information displayed on the monitor. Turns off the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.). Selects whether to display the image being recorded onto the card. Saves settings you customized. Sets the sleep timer. Chooses how to name files and folders of images to be saved. Checks the CCD and image processing circuit for errors. Adjusts the monitor brightness. Sets the date and time. Lets you assign frequently used functions as shortcut menus on the top menu. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type.
P. 93 P. 97 P. 99 P. 100 P. 63 P. 101 P. 102 P. 103 P. 99 P. 22 P. 94 P. 101
SHORT CUT VIDEO OUT
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Chapter 2
MODE MENU (playback)
Chapter 2
The menu items available in the MODE MENU during still picture playback are different from those available during movie playback. Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated functions.
During still picture playback
SET CARD EDIT PLAY
During movie playback
SET CARD
CARD SETUP
PLAY tab Rotates recorded pictures 90 degrees clockwise (+90°), or counter-clockwise (90°) and displays them. EDIT tab BLACK&WHITE SEPIA P. 83
Creates black and white pictures. Creates sepia-toned pictures. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new picture.
P. 90 P. 90 P. 91
CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats the card (FORMAT), or erases all images in the card (ALL ERASE). P. 89, 98
SETUP tab ALL RESET
VIDEO OUT
Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Turns off the beep sound (used for warning, etc.). Adjusts the monitor brightness. Sets the date and time. Selects the number of frames in the index display. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type.
P. 93 P. 99 P. 99 P. 22 P. 82 P. 101
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Shooting modes
Chapter 3 Shooting basics
Select the shooting mode that's appropriate for the type of photograph or the shooting conditions. Set the mode dial and shoot.
Note
Rotating the mode dial may return some settings to the factory default settings even when ALL RESET is set to OFF.
Full-auto shooting
Easy to use automatic mode selecting the optimal exposure and focus for general photography. In full Auto, special functions and controls such as Flash intensity control or drive modes cannot be set by the user. This is the simplest of all shooting modes.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Portrait shooting
Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the background. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Scene shooting
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. This mode produces clear, sharp pictures with excellent detail, making it ideal for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
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Shooting modes
Chapter 3
Night-Scene shooting
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