Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-300 ZOOM D-550 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-300 ZOOM D-550 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.
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Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-300 ZOOM/D-550 ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 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.
Trademarks
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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chapter 1
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2
Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 3
Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 4
Adjusting the image quality and exposure . . . . 68
Chapter 5
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chapter 6
Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Chapter 7
Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contents
Chapter 1 Getting
4 started 8
Names of parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Inserting the card (SmartMedia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . .23 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Adjusting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Using the menus and tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Shortcut menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Mode menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chapter 2 Shooting
basics
36
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Shooting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Taking still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Taking still pictures using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Taking still pictures using the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .44 Focusing on distant subjects ( Quick Focus) . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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Night scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Chapter 3 Advanced
shooting
57
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting/AF Sequential shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Chapter 4 Adjusting
the image quality and exposure 68
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Selecting the ISO sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation). . . . . . . . . . .75 Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Adjusting the sharpness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Adjusting the contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Chapter 5 Playback
83
Playing back still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Quick View (Double-click playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Playing back pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Protecting pictures (Protect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
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Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Creating sepia-toned pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Trimming pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 6 Useful
functions
106
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Formatting (Card setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . . . . . . .109 Saving the settings (All Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 File name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Pixel mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Chapter 7 Print
settings
117
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Resetting the print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
127
Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 If an operation does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 If the image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 List of factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 List of items by shooting mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Specifications Index
140 142
Indications used in this manual
l
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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Chapter 1
Getting started
Names of parts
1
Getting started
Shutter button Zoom lever
Self-timer lamp Flash Pops up when you open the lens barrier.
Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode.
Lens Extends automatically when you open the lens barrier. VIDEO OUT jack
DC-IN jack Card cover
USB connector Connector cover
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Names of parts
Arrow pad AF button Flash mode button Shooting mode button Self-timer button 1
Getting started
Diopter adjustment dial
Arrow pad (OK/Menu) button (Monitor) button Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode. Turns the monitor on and off in the shooting mode. Tripod socket
Viewfinder Monitor
Battery compartment lock
Battery compartment cover Viewfinder Orange lamp Green lamp AF target mark
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Monitor indications
Shooting mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 5
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Indication
11 13 14 15
36"
1
Getting started
Still picture
,
9 10
Movie
, , , , p.37 p.12 p.41
16 17
Ref. Page
1 Shooting mode 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Camera movement warning/
Flash charge Flash stand-by
, ,
(Lights up) (Blinks) , , , p.41
5 Flash mode 6 AF 7 Spot metering 8 Self-timer 9 Memory gauge
p.54 p.45,57 p.61 p.59 p.12 p.41,49 p.75 p.62 , , p.77 p.73 p.68 p.68 p.41
Number of storable still 10 pictures/Seconds remaining 16/16"
11 Exposure compensation 12 Sequential shooting 13 White balance 14 ISO 15 Record mode 16 Number of pixels 17 AF target mark
-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 , ,
ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 3:2, SHQ, HQ, SQ, TIFF 1984×1488, 1984×1312, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480 []
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Monitor indications
Playback mode 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2
11 3 4 5 7 9 10 Movie
1
Getting started
Still picture
Indication
Ref. Page p.117 p.12 p.92
1
Print reservation, Number of prints
×2
,
2 Battery check 3 Protect 4 Record mode 5 Number of pixels 6 Exposure compensation 7 White balance 8 ISO 9 Date and time
3:2, SHQ, HQ, SQ, TIFF 1984×1488, 1984×1312, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480 -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 WB AUTO, , , ,
p.68 p.68 p.75 p.77 p.73 p.24 p.90
ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 '02.06.10 12:30
File number, 100-0016, 0"/20" 10 Frame number/Playing time
11 Movie mode
You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in the playback mode. "Displaying shooting information" ( p.112)
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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 Before shooting (Gauge is off) One picture taken (Lit) More than two taken (Lit) No more pictures can be taken (Fully Lit)
1
Getting started
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 2
Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet.
1
Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet.
Getting started
Strap 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.
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Loading the batteries
This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. 1
Getting started
1
Make sure that:
The lens barrier is closed.
The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off.
The monitor is off.
2 3
Slide the battery compartment lock from to . 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 . Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.
When using AA (R6) batteries When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs
4
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 lithium battery packs, insert them so that the "CAMEDIA" label on each battery is facing the lens side of the camera.
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Loading the batteries
5
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 seems hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment cover shut, press the mark firmly and push in the direction shown in the illustration.
1
Getting started
6
Slide the battery compartment lock from
to
.
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.
1
Getting started
CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable)
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.
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. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
The optional Olympus AC adapter Electrical outlet allows you to power your camera from a household electrical outlet. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the AC adapter area the camera is being used. Camera Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details. The power will be drawn from the AC adapter even if there are batteries in the camera. The batteries in the camera will not be recharged.
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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.
1
Getting started
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
This reference manual uses the term "card" when referring to SmartMedia. The pictures you have taken are stored on the card. 1
Getting started
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.
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.107)
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.
1
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.
4
Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
Press the card cover from the front of the camera to close. The card cover cannot be closed by pressing from the side.
Correct
Incorrect
19
Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
Removing the card
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out in the direction of the arrow. 1
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.
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Turning the power on/off
When shooting pictures
Power on: Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the flash pops up. If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibility that the cover is stuck in the first click position. Open the lens barrier until it clicks. 1
Getting started
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.) Press the flash down until it locks into place to close it.
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 1
Getting started
(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.
Power off: Press the
(monitor) button.
The monitor and the camera turn off.
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.
22
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
1
Getting started
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
CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt SELECt GO
To format the card
FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO
Press on the arrow pad to select POWER OFF, then press the (OK/Menu) button. The camera turns off.
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
1
Getting started
Open the lens barrier fully.
2
Press
.
The shooting mode top menu is displayed.
3
Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
ESP/ MODE MENU
Top menu
4
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
SEtUP CARD PIC CAM SEtUP CARD PIC CAM
ALL RESEt REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING
SETUP tab
5
Press press
to select .
, then
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 .
Y
M
D
1
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
8 9
Press to move back to the previous setting field. The first two digits of the "Y" are fixed.
Repeat the above steps until the date and time are completely set. Press .
SELECt
SEt
GO
For a more accurate setting, press when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.
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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Adjusting the viewfinder
To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person who will be using the camera. 1
Getting started
1
Open the lens barrier fully.
The flash pops up and the lens extends.
2
While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial.
3
Diopter adjustment dial
Stop turning the dial when the AF target mark is clearly visible.
You are ready to take pictures. "Taking still pictures" ( p.40)
Viewfinder AF target mark
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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 . 1
Getting started
The top menu is displayed.
ESP/ MODE MENU
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 ISO sensitivity, 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 .
3:2 1984*1312 SHQ 1984*1488 HQ 1984*1488 SQ 1024*768 CANCEL SELECt GO
Tabs
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
DRIVE ISO DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1
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Using the menus and tabs
How to use the menus
1Press
1
Getting started
to display the top menu, then press . Top menu
ESP/ MODE MENU
to select a tab, then press to display the menu. CAMERA tab
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1
2 Press
PICTURE tab
SEt CARD PICtURE CAM WB
To return to select a tab, press .
CARD tab
SEt CARD PIC CAM CARD%SEtUP
SETUP tab
SEtUP CARD PIC CAM
ALL RESEt REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING
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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.
DRIVE ISO DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1
4 Press
to select the setting. To complete setting, press .
1
Getting started
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
DRIVE ISO DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1
DRIVE ISO DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 AUtO 100 200 400
or To return to select an item, press or .
The green frame moves to the selected item.
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
DRIVE ISO DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 AUtO 100 200 400
Press to complete setting, and press again to close the menu.
· 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.
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Using the menus and tabs
Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
When the still picture shooting mode is selected
Getting started
1
When the movie recording mode is selected
ESP/ MODE MENU
ESP/ MODE MENU
ESP/ 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).
p.61
Selects the resolution and the quality of the image. Still picture : 3:2, SHQ, HQ, SQ, TIFF Movie : HQ, SQ
p.68
Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure compensation).
p.75
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Using the menus and tabs
Playback mode
When a still picture is played back When a movie is played back 1
Getting started
MOVIE%PLAY INFO MODE%MENU ERASE INFO MODE%MENU ERASE
Displays all recorded pictures in slideshow fashion. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. ERASE Erases a selected picture. Plays back a movie. Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. Edits a movie.
p.87
p.90 p.102 p.104
p.112
p.94
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Using the menus and tabs
Mode menus
Mode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use and display the respective functions. to select a tab
1
Getting started
Shooting mode
CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab CAMERA tab
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA
DRIVE ISO DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1
Selects the shooting mode from DRIVE (Normal shooting), (Sequential shooting), (AF Sequential shooting). Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 100, 200, 400. Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approximately 10x zoom shooting with the digital zoom function. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. Lets you combine two still pictures taken in succession into one picture. Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Adjusts the sharpness of images. Adjusts the contrast of images. p.62
ISO
p.73
DIGITAL ZOOM
p.52
PANORAMA 2 IN 1 PICTURE tab WB
p.64 p.66
p.77 p.79 p.81
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Using the menus and tabs
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