Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-2 Zoom D-520 ZOOM C-220 ZOOM
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-2 Zoom D-520 ZOOM C-220 ZOOM
REFERENCE MANUAL
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INDEX
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contents Getting started
4 7
Names of parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Inserting the card (SmartMedia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . .19 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Using the menus and tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Shortcut menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Mode menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Shooting basics
29
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Taking still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Taking still pictures using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Taking still pictures using the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Advanced shooting
45
Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation). . . . . . . . . . .47 Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Playback
61
Playing back still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Quick View (Double-click playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Slide-show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Playing back pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Protecting pictures (Protect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Creating sepia-toned pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Rotating pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Camera settings
81
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Formatting (Card setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . . . . . . . .84 Saving the settings (All Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Pixel Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Print settings
90
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Making a print reservation on the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Troubleshooting
96
Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 If an operation does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 If the image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Specifications Index
103 105
Indications used in this manual
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Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be 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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Getting started
Names of parts
Shutter button Lens
Extends automatically when you open the lens barrier.
Flash
Pops up when you open the lens barrier.
Connector cover Zoom lever USB connector
Getting started
Lens barrier
Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode.
VIDEO OUT jack
Self-timer lamp
DC-IN jack Orange lamp
Viewfinder
Green lamp AF target mark Card cover Strap eyelet
Monitor
Battery compartment cover Arrow pad (Monitor) button
Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode.
Tripod socket (OK/Menu) button
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Monitor indications
Shooting mode
1 2 3 4 8 9 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Battery check Flash Spot metering Memory gauge Exposure compensation Self-timer/Drive White balance Record mode Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 , WB AUTO, , , , , , , , , ,
Getting started
Playback mode
13 5 6 7 1 14 8 10 5 7 11 12 Indication Ref. Page
p.9 p.42 p.49 p.9 p.47 p.35, p.45, p.46 p.51 p.53 p.35 p.53 p.20 p.92 p.72
SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 16/16" 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480 '02.01.12 12:30 100-0016, 16/16" ×2
10 Number of pixels 11 Date and time 12
File number, Frame number/Playing time
13 Print reservation, Number of prints 14 Protect
You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in the playback mode. "Displaying shooting information" ( p.87).
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Monitor indications
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a 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. When the memory gauge is full, wait a few moments before taking the next shot. When taking still pictures
Shoot Shoot Shoot Wait No more pictures can be taken (Fully Lit) Getting started
Before shooting (Gauge is off)
One picture taken (Lit)
More than two taken (Lit)
When recording movies
If you continue shooting Shoot Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) During shooting (Lit) · Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely. · Movie recording ends automatically when the memory gauge is full.
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 Lights up (Green) Remaining power level: high Lights up (Red) Remaining power level: low Replace with a new battery. Green lamp and Orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blink Remaining power level: exhausted Replace with a new battery.
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Attaching the strap
1
Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet.
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Getting started
Strap eyelet
2
Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet.
3
Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose.
· 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 as shown above 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.
Loading the batteries
This camera uses a CR-V3 lithium battery pack or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
1
Make sure that:
The lens barrier is closed.
The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off.
The monitor is off.
Getting started
2
Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of (the direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up in the direction of .
Battery insertion direction mark
3
Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.
When using AA (R6) batteries When using a lithium battery pack
4
Close the battery compartment cover in the direction of . While pressing the mark, slide the cover in the direction of .
If the battery compartment cover will not close easily, do not force it. Try pressing the mark with both hands.
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, the date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.
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Loading the batteries
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter
In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can use the following types of battery or AC adapter. You are recommended to choose the power source best suited to the situation.
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)
Getting started
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling. Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off only from the terminals.
NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. Their lowtemperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to get anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use this type of battery only when you have no other choices available. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
The optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your camera from a household electrical outlet. 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. Electrical outlet
AC adapter Camera
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Loading the batteries
· Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. · If the batteries become exhausted, when the camera is connected to a PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are therefore recommended to use the optional AC adapter. However, do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to the PC. · Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. This may affect the camera's internal settings or functions. · The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. · Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken. · When the monitor is turned on. · When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. · Repeated zooming of lens. · Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. · When the camera is connected to a PC.
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Getting started
Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
This reference manual uses the term "card" when referring to SmartMedia. The pictures you have taken are stored in the card.
Card basics
Images recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.
Getting started Contact area Comes into contact with the camera's signal read contacts. Write-protect area Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect your data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Index area Use the provided index label to indicate the card's contents.
The following cards can be used: · Provided standard card · Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB - 128 MB) · Commercially available 3 V (3.3 V) cards (4 MB - 128 MB)
· 2 MB cards cannot be used. · Commercially available 5 V cards cannot be used. · This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as a 3 V (3.3 V)), 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. "Formatting (Card setup)" ( p.82)
Handling precautions · Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storing temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F); Humidity: up to 95% · Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation. · Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card. · Do not touch the contact area of the card. · Do not reuse the write-protect seal. · Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully.
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
1
Make sure that:
The lens barrier is closed.
The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off.
The monitor is off.
Getting started
2
Open the card cover.
3
Insert the card as far as it will go in the direction shown in the illustration.
There is an arrow inside the card cover, indicating the direction in which the card should be inserted. Card insertion direction mark
4
Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
Removing the card
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out in the direction of the arrow.
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Getting started
Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored.
Turning the power on/off
When shooting pictures
Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the flash pops up. If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open. Open the lens barrier until it clicks.
Getting started
If the date and time have reverted to the factory default settings, Y/M/D appears on the monitor. "Setting the date and time" ( p.20)
Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it just touches the lens barrier. 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.) Press the flash down manually until it locks in place.
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode after about 3 minutes of non-operation. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. 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. Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.
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Turning the power on/off
When playing back pictures
Power on: Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed.
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Getting started
(monitor) button Power off: Press the (monitor) button.
The monitor and the camera turn off.
(monitor) button
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time. 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.
Turning the power on/off
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If the card in the camera has to be formatted, the following screen appears.
CARD SEtUP POWER OFF FORMAt SELECt GO
Note that all existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. To turn the camera off To format the card
Getting started
CARD SEtUP POWER OFF FORMAt SELECt GO
Press on the arrow pad to select POWER OFF, then press the (OK/Menu) button. The camera turns off.
FORMAt CAUtION ERASING ALL YES NO SELECt GO
Press on the arrow pad to select FORMAT and press the (OK/Menu) button. Then select YES and press again to start formatting. Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.
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Setting the date and time
1 2
Getting started
Open the lens barrier.
Press
.
The shooting mode top menu is displayed.
3
Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
DRIVE MODE MENU FUNCtION
4
SEtUP CARD PIC CAM SEtUP CARD PIC CAM
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
ALL RESEt REC VIEW
5
Press press
to select .
, then
ALL RESEt REC VIEW
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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) Y MD M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) Then press . SELECt SEt GO The cursor moves to the next setting field. The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Getting started
7
Press then press field.
to set the first field, to move to the next
Press to move back to the previous setting field.
8 9
Repeat the above steps until the date and time are completely set. Press .
For a more accurate setting, press when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press .
SELECt
SEt
GO
10 Close the lens barrier.
The camera turns off.
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, or if the battery power is exhausted, the date and time settings may be canceled or become incorrect. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct. The date and time can also be set by the same procedure in the playback mode.
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Using the menus and tabs
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. Press .
The top menu is displayed.
SHQ 1600*1200 HQ 1600*1200 SQ1 1024*768 SQ2 640*480 CANCEL SELECt GO
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
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Getting started
DRIVE MODE MENU FUNCtION
Select each menu using the arrow pad.
Shortcut Menus
· Let you quickly access the most frequently used menu settings. · Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen, and let you select items by pressing .
Mode Menu
· Lets you access the menu selections to set the metering, white balance, etc. · Categorizes the settings into 4 tabs. · Displays the CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD and SETUP tabs. Select the desired tab on the left of the screen by pressing .
Tabs
DIGItAL ZOOM MEtERING
Using the menus and tabs
How to use the menus
1 Press
to display the top menu, then press .
2 Press
to select a tab, then press to display the menu.
Top menu
CAMERA tab
Getting started
DRIVE MODE MENU FUNCtION
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM MEtERING
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SEt CARD PICtURE CAM
WB
To return to select a tab, press .
SETUP tab
SEt CARD PIC CAM
CARD SEtUP
ALL RESEt REC VIEW
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Using the menus and tabs
3 Press
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
to select the desired item, then press to display the available setting selections.
4 Press
to select
the setting. Setting is completed when the setting has been selected.
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
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Getting started
DIGItAL ZOOM MEtERING
DIGItAL ZOOM MEtERING
or To return to select an item, press or .
DIGItAL ZOOM MEtERING
OFF ON
The green frame moves to the selected item.
DIGItAL ZOOM MEtERING
OFF ON
To close the menu, press twice.
· Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. For example, when the movie mode is selected, you cannot select SEPIA, BLACK&WHITE or in the EDIT tab category. · By pressing the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is displayed, you can 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. "Saving the settings (All Reset)" ( p.85)
Using the menus and tabs
Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
When the still picture shooting mode is selected When the movie recording mode is selected
DRIVE MODE MENU FUNCtION
DRIVE MODE MENU
Getting started
DRIVE
Lets you shoot one frame at a time (normal shooting). Lets you shoot pictures in succession. Lets you shoot movies. p.30 p.46 p.35
Lets you select the resolution and the quality of the image Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ
p.53
FUNCTION
2 IN 1 Lets you combine two still pictures taken in succession into one picture. Self-portrait mode: Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. p.58 p.60 p.56
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Using the menus and tabs
Playback mode
When a still picture is played back When a movie is played back
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INFO
MODE MENU ERASE
INFO
MODE MENU ERASE
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Getting started
Displays all recorded pictures in slide-show fashion.
p.65
MOVIE PLAYBACK
Plays back a movie. p.67
INFO
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. p.87
ERASE
Erases a selected picture. p.69
Using the menus and tabs
Mode menus
Mode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use tab and display the respective functions. to select a
Shooting mode
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
Getting started
CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab
CAMERA tab
DIGItAL ZOOM MEtERING
DIGITAL ZOOM
METERING
Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure compensation). Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approximately 5x zoom shooting with the digital zoom function. Selects the area of the image that will be used to determine exposure or image brightness from the two available settings: ESP or (spot metering).
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PICTURE tab WB CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to save the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. Formats a card. Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.
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REC VIEW
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Using the menus and tabs
Playback mode
PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab
Getting started
SETUP tab
PLAY tab
SEt CARD EDIt PLAY
Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Stores printing information required for DPOF printers on the card. EDIT tab BLACK & WHITE SEPIA INDEX CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to save the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. Selects the number of frames in the index display. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. Formats a card. Erases all image data stored on the card. Creates black and white pictures. Creates sepia-toned pictures. Makes the file size smaller. Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.
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Shooting basics
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 so that the flash is at the top. Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Shooting basics
Incorrect grip: Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera securely, and press the shutter button gently.
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Taking still pictures
You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder
1
Open the lens barrier.
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks. The flash pops up and the lens extends.
2
Position the AF target mark over the subject in the viewfinder.
When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. "Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)" ( p.40)
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Shooting basics
3
Green lamp Orange lamp AF target mark
Press the shutter button gently (halfway).
The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up when the focus and exposure are locked. At this time the sound of the focusing mechanism can be heard from inside the camera, but no picture is being taken.
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Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
The camera takes the picture.
· While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and half-press the shutter button again. "If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)" ( p.33) · When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If this happens, use the macro mode. "Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)" ( p.40)
Taking still pictures
Taking still pictures using the monitor
1
Open the lens barrier.
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks. The flash pops up and the lens extends.
2
Press
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Shooting basics
The monitor turns on. "Monitor indications" (
3
Determine the image composition while observing your subject on the monitor.
4
Take the picture by following the same procedure as for shooting using the viewfinder.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully) to take the picture. "Taking still pictures using the viewfinder" ( p.30) When you want to take pictures with the monitor off, press again.
· While the orange lamp is blinking slowly after the shutter button is pressed halfway, the flash is charging. While the orange lamp is blinking quickly after shooting, the picture you just took is being stored. Wait until the lamps go off to take another picture. · If the memory gauge is fully lit, you cannot take any pictures. Wait a few seconds until the memory gauge goes off to take another picture. "Memory gauge" ( p.9) · The monitor is used for checking the image composition. Camera shake, the correct focus and exposure condition of the recorded picture should be checked by the close-up playback. "Close-up playback" ( p.62)
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Taking still pictures
· Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. · Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor
Viewfinder Camera shake does not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used. When close to a subject, the image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records. Use the viewfinder for general snapshots (landscape pictures, casual shots, etc.) or when taking several pictures in a row (approx. 0.5 m/1.6 ft - ).
Shooting basics
Monitor You can check the picture area that the camera actually records more accurately. Camera shake can occur easily and subjects may be difficult to see in bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder. Use the monitor when you need to know the exact area the camera records, or when you want to shoot a close subject such as a close-up portrait or flower (approx. 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft - 1.6 ft).
Advantages
Disadvantages
Tips
· The camera records a wider area than the image in the viewfinder. · As you get closer to the subject, the actual image recorded becomes lower than the one in the viewfinder (see left).
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If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)
When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
1
Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2
Look into the viewfinder and position the AF target mark on the subject.
When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.
Shooting basics
Green lamp
3
Half-press the shutter button until the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder illuminates steady.
The focus and exposure are locked when the green lamp lights up.
4
Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot in the viewfinder.
5
Press the shutter button fully.
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