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1. 168 time stamping c cee 170 problems AF correct warning bright spots in pictures Card 0 blinking in viewfinder card error CARD FULL flash will not fire focusing fast moving subjects focusing low contrast subject 66 focusing two objects at different distances 66 focusing with center glare 66 focusing without vertical lines 67 NO CARD 153 155 remote unit shutter does not release subject out of focus z TV screen image blaci 149 TV screen images off center 149 WRITE PROTECT 153 155 protect displaying current setting formatting a card pictures on card removing from pictures setting for card setting for pictures protect button 147 48 48 48 48 locations ami a RN 10 Q quailty 108 108 recording mode 108 109 selecting 108 SHQ SQ storage capacity TIFF quick reference one touch white balance described mark in viewfinder procedure R range distance and range distortion RAW function releases quality settings selecting RAW mode record mode COMpresSioOn eceee displaying current setting mark in control panel quality resolution setting He storage capacity oe 30 record mode button lOCatlON i 2 25 8 EA PPEP ET AAS PE 9 red eye reduction function mark in control panel
2. Note e Selecting a large number of pictures for printing could take a long time Before you start selecting a large batch of pictures for printing check the battery check in the viewfinder and make sure sufficient battery power is available or if possible connect the optional AC adapter While selecting pictures for printing never switch the camera off or open the memory card cover If you are interrupted during picture selection for printing you will have to start again Images stored as RAW data cannot be selected for printing gt 108 110 e The level of DPOF compatibility is different for some printers and you could experience some problems in printing pictures selected for printing with the print reserve features on the camera gt 172 167 Setting Up Index Printing You can select all pictures stored on card for index printing SELECT ALL Cy 168 Memory card with pictures to be selected for printing Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want to select for printing 24 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card SmartMedia 9S or CompactFlash Microdrive is displayed If the mark is not displayed press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until it is displayed Set the mode dial to print reserve GQ The last picture taken is displayed in the monitor O Press the menu bu
3. 1 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor 80 O On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to or i Hi To jump to the above icon press A first BKM FRAME OFF er 3 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to PS mode SHARP NORMAL SOFT Q Press the button 5 The PS mode is selected and the green highlight moves to ji To cancel the setting press the menu button S instead of the x button Press the button again to close the menu O Check that the record mode indicator is blinking and the HIGH NORMALE EOW GS 4 TIFF e 1 1 F Bj INTIERVALTIME OFF 2a icon is displayed in the control Caz _ _ idt 2 panel The record mode may have been changed E Noise O BRENA Control panel PS mode and Quality Settings The SHQ HQ and SQ settings can be used The RAW and TIFF setting cannot be used Note The maximum number of sequential shots which can be taken using the burst mode increases to seven in the PS mode e In the PS mode up to six memory gauge bars are lit One memory gauge bar indicates one shot image in the buffer After taking a seventh shot the memory gauge starts blinking If the memory gauge is blinking you cannot continue shooting Smear can occur when you are taking a picture in a bright place for example un
4. 95 96 external flash connector location 2 0 cie eee heed cent 9 eyepiece shutter lever function a locatione e vec t NARA 9 using with remote cable using with remote shutter release using with self timer 122 using with time lapse phot grap y 126 F file name displaying current setting 147 files AUTO naming 0 cceeees 160 naming RESET naming 160 selecting AUTO naming 161 selecting RESET naming 161 fill in flash function mark in control panel flash Auto Flash auto flash mode 3 built in and external flash together 95 control modes Ri displaying current setting external flash fill in flash k flash control compensation MOdES eee raising flash unit red eye reduction shutting off slow synchronization slow synchronization mode using built in flash when cannot be used with time lapse photography working range of built in flash 43 flash button location raising built in flash flash control mark in control panel 11 flash control compensation controlling flash intensity 94 selecting 94 flash control mode auto flash 90 fill in flash 91 red eye reduction 91 slow synchronizatio 90 flash mode button lOCANION 5 3 fnce i tei eects 9 flash warning mark in viewfinder e eee 12 focus c
5. The device Generic volume cannot be stopped right now Try stopping the device again later Macintosh Confirm that the card access lamp on the camera is off Drag and drop the camera drive icon onto the Trash icon or select Eject from the Special menu untitled Lib Trash 182 Confirm that the card access lamp on the camera is off and then set the camera power switch to OFF O Disconnect the USB cable Note To avoid problems never change the camera s mode or switch the camera off and on while the camera is connected to the computer especially when images are being transferred from the camera to the computer We recommend using the AC adapter if you operate the camera in the setup connection mode for a long period e When the AC adapter is not used before connection confirm that the batteries are fully charged Leave the camera connected to the computer only for a short time The computer could hang up if the batteries run low while the camera is connected to the computer The camera will not enter the sleep mode with the USB cable connected so the batteries will continue to drain while the camera remains idle When you are not using the camera always switch the camera power switch off 183 Optional Devices for Card Reading You can use one of the following optional devices to read images from a card with a computer You can use these devices with the exceptions of the SmartMed
6. aperture aperture value auto bracket automatic power off battery check brightness adjustment card error center weighted averaging metering CF CompactFlash card 5 conversion lens digital ESP metering fill in flash oe flash intensity control image adjustment sharpness contrast 11 ISO 11 ISO setting 88 location ad macro 11 manual focus 11 memory gauge metering mode number of storable pictures record mode 11 red eye reduction remote control selected memory card self timer oo sequential mode mark sequential shooting 0 11 shutter speed slow synchro SM SmartMedia card spot metering summary white balance conversion lens close up photography conversion lenses available mark in control panel selecting conversion lens mode 141 copy selected displaying current setting 147 copying all images to another card 152 DCF format 153 155 images taken with other cameras 153 155 154 selected images selecting images for CR V3 msarisan 17 18 D date date stamping for prints setting date and time ee setting format eee viewing current date setting 134 DC IN jack NO CATION iRise scaeteteveseietesaieed 9 DCF file information displaying current setting 147 DCF fo
7. Subject in light from street lights and windows A subject at night in light from street lights or from building windows could be difficult to focus 66 For these situations position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject and then half press the shutter button to lock the focus While keeping your finger half pressed on the shutter button frame the picture that you want to shoot and then fully press the shutter button gt 65 You can also set the focus mode switch to the MF mark to select manual focusing and then adjust the focus manually with the manual focus ring gt 68 Subject without vertical lines The camera cannot focus on a subject with only horizontal lines Hold the camera vertically half press the shutter button and then hold it down to lock the focus Re position the camera horizontally compose the picture and then fully press the shutter button to shoot the picture Moving subject It is impossible to hold a fast moving object in the center of the viewfinder long enough for automatic focusing so lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject you want to shoot wait for the subject to appear and then shoot the picture Shooting through glass or glaring surface A picture taken through a window or shooting a glaring surface like shiny metal co
8. The performance of the above procedures cannot be guaranteed with the following operating systems even when the computer is equipped with a USB terminal Windows 95 Windows NT 3 5 x 4 x Windows 98 Upgrade from Windows 95 Mac OS 8 6 and lower connectivity supported on Power Macintosh iMac computers shipped with built in USB terminals and USB MASS Storage Support 1 3 5 USB terminal added on with an expansion board Home built personal computer If the camera is connected to the personal computer using a USB hub operation may not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the personal computer and the hub In such a case do not use a hub and connect the camera directly to the personal computer 174 Checking Your System Before connecting the camera to your computer take a few minutes to check some important information about your computer operating system Depending on what system you are using the first time you start up with the camera connected the system may behave differently PC AT or Compatible Computer with Windows 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop When you complete all the procedures you should see an icon for the camera labeled as Removable Disk You may already have another removable media drive labeled as Removable Disk Therefore visually check the number and type of drive icons in the My Computer window in advance to identify the new icon for the c
9. The record mode may have been changed Control panel Note The maximum number of sequential shots which can be taken using the burst mode varies depending on the record mode In the IS mode when the record mode is set to SHQ HQ SQ or RAW up to four pictures can be taken TIFF up to three pictures can be taken In the IS mode when the record mode is SHQ HQ SQ or RAW up to four memory gauge bars are lit and TIFF up to three memory gauge bars are lit One memory gauge bar indicates one shot image in the buffer If the memory gauge is blinking you cannot continue shooting 79 QA SEM Using the PS Progressive Scan Mode amp In the PS Progressive Scan mode the camera operates with the electronic shutter The electronic shutter speed can be adjusted as follows e P and A modes up to 1 4000 sec S and M modes up to 1 4000 sec and 1 18000 sec This mode can be used when a very fast shutter speed is required without an ND filter with the aperture wide open However compared to the normal shooting mode IS mode Interlace Scan mode vertical resolution is reduced to half maximum 2 5 megapixels Therefore jaggies and noise may appear when printing larger sizes The following are suitable use of the images shot in the PS mode e Newspaper e On line e Smaller size photograph When an especially high shutter speed is not required select the IS Interlace Scan mode
10. A half press does not release the shutter Releases the shutter to take the picture When you half press the shutter button automatic focusing and exposure adjustment begins The AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder lights when the subject is in focus As long as you keep the shutter button depressed half way the subject will remain in focus and the exposure will not change This is called AF AE lock Time from full press to shutter release When the monitor is used to compose and shoot a picture shutter release will be slightly delayed Also please remember that when you use the flash shutter release will be further delayed approximately 200ms for firing the pre flash The camera can be set to emit a sound at shutter release gt 130 36 Half press T Viewfinder AF target mark Lights and emits a small beep when the subject is in focus Blinks when the subject is not in focus Neither lights nor blinks when camera is in the manual focusing mode Fully press J When this mark blinks flash is required lamp Taking pictures without half pressing Low light warning Card access 1 Gently press the shutter button half way The camera emits a small beep and the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder lights green when the subject is completely in focus Keep the button pressed halfway and go to Step 2 If the AF correct mark in the lower left cor
11. Aperture value 52 The smaller the aperture value such as 2 0 the larger the aperture opening the shallower the depth of field which causes the background to blur You can easily confirm the current aperture value by reading it in the viewfinder before you take a picture If you want to adjust the aperture value set the mode dial to A Aperture priority mode and adjust the aperture value by turning the main dial or sub dial The aperture value can be adjusted within the following ranges Max TELE 2 4 f11 Max WIDE 2 0 f11 Setting the Aperture Value 72 e You can achieve more blurring in the background with the TELE setting than the WIDE setting e Try to put as much distance as possible between the subject and the background e When using the camera outdoors on a clear day or under other extremely bright ambient light you may not be able to select a large aperture value small aperture opening In that case take the shot using an ND filter Filter diameter 62 mm Shooting Portraits Shooting Backlit Subjects By lighting the subject from behind you can add highlight to the hair With this method you can take a picture of a sharply outlined subject in sparkling light If the face of the subject appears dark use exposure compensation and the flash to take the picture Position the spot meter mark on the center of the subject s face Viewfinder The camera can be set to adjust a
12. Use preset white balance to select the color temperature measured on the Kelvin temperature scale K for the light source gt 103 Color Temperature Control Panel Display Comment Display par 4 y The camera selects the whitest portion of the picture AUTO A AUTO WB Mid framed in the viewfinder Used for most scenes Select to shoot under incandescent light 3000K aan Select to shoot under incandescent light to preserve the mood of the lighting Select to shoot under white fluorescent lighting 3700K 4000K Select to shoot in daylight with white fluorescent lighting Select to shoot outdoors on a clear day to shoot sunsets in red or to shoot fireworks displays ect to shoot outdoors on a cloudy day 4500K 5500K 6500K Heeeeaee 7500K lect to shoot outdoors in the shadows on a clear Quick reference white balance Color temperature not displayed Press and hold down the white balance mode button we and then turn the main dial or the sub dial The setting is displayed in the shutter speed display area of the control panel and viewfinder The image adjusted with the displayed color temperature appears in the monitor 2 When you see the color temperature setting you desire in the control panel or viewfinder stop turning the dial The WB mark appears in the control panel and the viewfinder Take the picture Color display
13. cccccccsccseeseeeeeeeeeeene 164 Selecting All Pictures on a Card for Printing WE ccccccccecscsesetsescecsesececseseseseeeees 166 Setting Up Index Printing 1h 0 0 0 cccssssesesssssesssesssecesessesseseeesssesatecececetstecseeeeeaes 168 Selecting Pictures for Date or Time Stamping Goh 2 ee eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeeeeneete 170 Printing with Olympus Printers eecceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeeseaeeeeeseaeesieeeeaeetaes 172 Transferring Pictures to a Computer c cccesceeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeesneeeenseeees 173 Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a Direct Connection ee eececeteeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeaeeeaeeeeaeeseeeeaeesaeeeaeeteaeeeeeseatesieeeeaeenaes 174 Optional Devices for Card Reading ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeneetneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeeeteaeeteneeeaees 184 Contents continued Monitor Menus s ecccesesseeeeeseeseeeeeesenseeeeeesenneneeeseeseeeseeseseeeeseseeeeeeeseseeseeees 185 Monitor Menus E issc enepar a a E linn niin Ln le 186 7 Ve 01 14 0 ol Eaele sb Bere een ese Pps ne so EE ane EEE eee Op ese e anny Eee pe Ce ees eee aee 189 Appendix 1 Specifications 02 ec eceeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseaeesaeeeeaeeseeeenaeeeseeenaeeseeeeeaees 190 Appendix 2 Troubleshooting 00 0 eee eeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeceaeeeeeeeeeeeneeereaeeeeetaeeeseeeereaeees 192 Appendix 3 Camera Error Messages ceecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeesaeeeeaeesa
14. 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Customer support Japanese language only Tel 0426 42 7499 Tokyo OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 631 844 5000 Technical Support USA 24 7 online automated help http support olympusamerica com Phone customer support Tel 1 888 553 4448 Toll free Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday ET E Mail distec olympus com Olympus software updates can be obtained at http olympus com digital Adobe Photoshop Support Adobe software updates and technical information can be obtained at http www adobe com support OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Y Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany Hotline Numbers for customers in Europe Tel 01805 67 10 83 for Germany Tel 00800 67 10 83 00 for Austria Belgium Denmark France Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Tel 49 180 5 67 10 83 for Finland Italy Luxemburg Portugal Spain Czech Republic Tel 49 40 237 73 899 for Greece Croatia Hungaria and the Rest of Europe Our Hotline is available from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday E Mail di support olympus europa com 2001 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD Printed in Japan VT319901
15. J should be displayed Did you stand in front of the camera when you pressed the shutter button with the camera in the self timer mode Is the flash mark 5 blinking in the viewfinder 196 If you stand in front of the camera and press the shutter button the camera will focus on you Compose the picture by looking through the viewfinder and then press the shutter button This is the flash warning telling you that there is not enough light on the subject to shoot the picture without the flash Use the flash Pictures are too bright Problem Solution Pae Is the flash mark 5 displayed in the control When the flash mark 5 is displayed the flash panel will fire if the camera is in the fill in flash mode even on a well lighted subject Switch off the flash mark or close the built in flash Is there strong light in the picture Adjust the exposure compensation or remove the source of light from the picture Was there something dark in the center of If the center of the picture was dark the the picture overall picture may appear too bright whatever metering method you use Try switching to ESP or center weighted averaging metering 9 or you could use spot metering e by centering the subject under the spot metering mark and then using AE lock to achieve the correct exposure and then take the shot Picture is too dark Problem Solution Page Is the flash mark 5 blinking in the If t
16. Press and hold down the drive button and then turn the main dial or the sub dial until you see the remote control mark g appear in the control panel Eyepiece shutter lever O Mount the camera on a tripod and compose the picture If the subject is not yet composed in the center of the viewfinder you can use focus lock 65 If you are going to include yourself in the picture focus on the area where you intend to appear in the picture Remote control mark Working range of the remote unit Use the remote in front of the camera within the range of distances and angles shown below The following elements could narrow the working range of the remote self timer sensor direct sunlight or any other strong light source fluorescent light or any device emitting electrical or radio waves Approx 7 outdo amp 122 O Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever to prevent light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever on the left of the viewfinder Light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera could wash out the picture with white light Remote control receiver self timer Point the remote unit toward the camera and press the transmit button on the remote unit The remote control receiver on the front of the camera blinks for 2 seconds and then the shutter releases To take more pictures just press the 8o transmit b
17. V BKI ERAME _ OFF 4 OFF Compression 1 1 not compressed unchangeable Approx 1 2 7 Approx 1 4 Approx 1 8 1 Press the menu button 7 The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the quality mark KA On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the record mode On the arrow pad press Y or A until the desired record mode is displayed On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the resolution On the arrow pad press Y or A to select the desired resolution setting If you do not want to change the compression setting go to Step 9 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the compression setting O On the arrow pad press Y or A to select the compression setting 111 Customizing the Record Mode continued Press the x button to select the setting The selection is saved and the green highlight moves to the KA mark Press the button again to close the menu D Follow the procedure to select the record mode gt 108 Resolution Images created from pictures taken with a digital camera are composed of vertical and horizontal colored dots called pixels In the notation 2560 x 1920 for example 2560 is the number of horizontal pixels and 1920 is the number of vertical pixels The greater the number of pixels in an image the finer
18. gt 166 Second select each image one by one and then set the number of copies that you need if more copies are needed To cancel print selection Follow the procedure to select pictures for printing but set the number of copies to 0 to cancel print selection You can also cancel all pictures selected for printing gt 167 Note Images that have been stored in the RAW data format cannot be selected for printing The level of DPOF compatibility is different for some printers and you could experience some problems in printing pictures selected for printing with the print reserve features on the camera gt 172 165 Selecting All Pictures on a Card for Printing You can select all pictures stored on a card to print one by one Memory card with pictures to be selected for printing 166 Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want to select for printing 24 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card SmartMedia S or CompactFlash Microdrive is displayed If the mark is not displayed press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until it is displayed Set the mode dial to print reserve 0 The last picture taken is displayed in the monitor Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the SELEC
19. gt 63 Using Manual Focus MF 68 39 Using the Zoom and Macro Functions Magnifying the subject Zoom By moving the zoom ring you can enlarge or reduce the size of the subject in the viewfinder Twist the zoom ring to the left to enlarge the size of the subject T telephoto or turn it to the right to reduce the size of the subject W wide angle A Zoom down WIDE Shooting close ups of the subject Macro You can take close up shots between 20 cm and 60 cm approximately 8 in and 23 5 in from the camera While pressing the macro button ep turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the macro mark in the control panel or the viewfinder Control panel W amp not displayed W displayed Autofocus can focus a Autofocus can focus a subject in the range co subject in the range Macro button Main dial 60 cm approx 23 5 approx 60 cm 20 cm in from the camera approx 23 5 in 8 in from the lens 40 Shooting distance and range With the widest angle setting you can approach up to 20 cm approx 8 in and shoot a subject about the size of a business card approx 76 x 57 mm 3 x 2 3 in Zoom Shooting Range Shooting Area Width x Height Reference Values 2 WIDE Limit LGE2 om 23 5 in 629 x 465 mm 25 x 18 6 in 20 cm 8 in 234 x 172 mm 9 4 x 6 9 in 60 cm 23 5 in 176 x 132 mm 7 x 5 3 in 20 cm 8 in 76 x 57 mm 3 x 2 3 in TELE Limit N
20. instructions below CompaciFlash Microdrive card Hold the card so that the arrow on the card can be seen and points into the slot then insert it straight into the wider slot Gently push in the card until it stops To Notched corner SmartMedia When the SmartMedia avoid damaging the card never force it is inserted correctly into the slot if it cannot be inserted smoothly To remove the card see the instructions on the next page CompactFlash Microdrive 25 Inserting a Memory Card continued To close the card cover press it gently until you hear it click and lock Removing a SmartMedia card Gently push in on the installed SmartMedia card to release it and then pull it out of the camera Removing a CompactFlash Microdrive card Gently press the eject button to release the card To prevent the card from jumping out of the camera press the eject button with only light pressure With both cards set in the camera With both a SmartMedia and a CompactFlash Microdrive card installed in the camera you can select either card for storing pictures 129 Precautions When Using the Microdrive Please pay attention to the following restrictions regarding use of the Microdrive For important shooting the SmartMedia or CompactFlash card is recommended Also carefully read the Microdrive manual Where to Use the Microdrive The Microdrive is a compact lightweight hard disk drive Because it is a r
21. smear which occasionally occurs with digital cameras that employ CCDs To avoid this problem compose the picture again and try to eliminate the bright light use a smaller aperture or use a Neutral Density filter 72 Large Small 1 Set the mode dial to A Aperture aperture aperture priority mode 2 Turn the main dial or sub dial as shown in the illustration to change the aperture value Turn the dial to adjust the aperture value in 1 3 steps The aperture value you select is displayed in the viewfinder and the control panel The range of aperture values available of selection is determined by the current zoom setting iy Small Aperture Range aperture Max WIDE 2 0 11 Large Max TELE 2 4 11 aperture The shutter speed indication blinks if the camera cannot set the correct shutter Viewfinder speed Shutter speed indication is blinking and the indicated speed is fast The scene is too bright the camera cannot set the shutter speed fast enough to expose the shot correctly Correct the problem by reducing the aperture size increasing the aperture value If the indication continues to blink reduce the ISO setting or use a Neutral Density filter Aperture value As the aperture is Shutter speed indication is blinking opened the and the indicated speed is slow aperture value The scene is too dark the camera cannot decreases As set the shutter speed slow enough to Cont
22. use the macro mode which allows you to bring the camera as close as 20 cm 8 in from the subject For example you could accurately capture the details of a flower s petals pistils and stamens Sea gt A Shot in macro wide angle mode Shot in macro TELE mode To set the camera in the macro mode press and hold down the macro button vf turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the macro mark in the control panel and then take the picture Note With the camera set for TELE you can bring the camera as close as 20 cm 8 in from the subject to photograph an area about the size of a business card or approximately 76 x 57 mm 3 x 2 3 in gt 41 e There is a greater possibility of camera shake spoiling a picture so try to steady the camera as much as possible or use a tripod Use as fast a shutter speed as possible to prevent the wind or other movement from causing the subject to blur If you use the flash in some situations the lens barrel could cause a shadow in the picture For close up shots you may find it convenient to pull out the monitor and compose the picture in the monitor gt 35 e For best results in close up shots you may want to use the optional Macro Extension Lens Pro MCON 35 gt 139 Focusing while shooting close up You can use manual focus MF or autofocus AF to focus on a close up subject However use manual focus MF if focusing is difficult 68 Cap
23. 2 Press the menu button Set the mode dial to the setup connection mode v The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the sleep mode mark EG On the arrow pad press gt to move the highlight to the right On the arrow pad press Y or A to select the desired setting Select OFF 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN or 10MIN O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the sleep mode mark fi Press x button again to close the menu 137 Qe w Restoring All Default Settings Pressing and holding down the flash mode and record mode buttons together releases selected settings and restores their factory default settings This procedure restores the following factory default settings Drive mode Single frame mode not Gy g Metering mode Digital ESP White balance mode Auto Exposure compensation 0 Flash mode Auto Monitor menu settings See page 186 Resetting the camera has no effect on the following settings e Battery selection e Memory card selection e Time date and date format setting e Zoom e Mode dial selection e Focusing mode AF MF O Press and hold the flash mode and record mode buttons together The camera settings are restored to their factory default settings 138 ganim Using an Optional Conversion Lens B The conversion lenses listed below
24. AC adapter not the cord when you unplug it Never twist bend or pull on the power cord Always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet when the camera is not in use 22 Taking Pictures Shooting and Viewing Basics In this chapter you will learn how to insert a memory card take a picture and view the picture This chapter describes only the basic procedures for taking and viewing pictures For more details about camera operation refer to the later chapters CAMEDIA Inserting a Memory Card The SmartMedia CompactFlash and Microdrive card store pictures that you take with the camera Throughout these instructions the SmartMedia CompactFlash and Microdrive cards are simply referred to as cards The CompactFlash or Microdrive card is inserted into the same slot Both cards cannot be used at the same time The SmartMedia and CompactFlash Microdrive cards can be installed together or either card one at a time However at least one card must be inserted in order to operate the camera Caution e ccccec ccc cece ec cece ee ee eee A memory card is a delicate precision device Handle it carefully Never touch the electrical contacts on the SmartMedia card shown below and never subject a card to strong shocks or vibrations A commercially obtained card must be formatted using the camera gt 158 Electrical contacts ee pe ooee 8 eoeooeoeveee e Protect area SmartMedia SM provided
25. Flash recharge time Approx 7 sec at normal temperature with new batteries CR V3 Flash working range ISO 80 WIDE 0 6 m 6 3 m 2 ft 20 8 ft from lens surface TELE 0 5 m 5 2 m 1 7 ft 17 2 ft Flash modes Auto auto activated in low light backlight Red eye reduction Fill in flash disabled if built in flash closed Slow synchronization 2nd CURTAIN Off no flash Autofocus Dual autofocus Detection system Contrast detection system active AF method Focusing range Normal shooting mode 0 6 m 2 ft Macro 0 2 m 0 6 m 0 7 ft 2 ft Self timer Operation time 12 sec External connectors DC IN jack USB connector video OUT jack Date time Recorded with image file information For camera information display or date or time stamp for printing possible Automatic calendar Auto correction up to year 2030 Print reserve selection DPOF standard setting number of copies index printing date or time stamping RAW data output feature 10 bit AD output data ORF file format ICC profile not attached Interval time for time lapse shooting 1 min to 24 hours Calendar power supply Non removable manganese lithium Operating environment Temperature Operation 0 C 40 C 32 104 F 30 90 Humidity without condensation Storage 20 C 60 C 4 104 F 10 90 Humidity without condensation Power supply 3V lithium battery pack CR V3 x 2 AA R6 nickel metal hydride batteries x 4 AA R6 Ni Cd
26. O On the arrow pad press gt to CARS aie move the green highlight to the PILE inal Cute RESET mark Fl pore MANUAL Below the date the date format Y M D for ods example where Y M D stand for the Year Month Day is displayed O Press YW or A to display the date format that you want to set 32 01 01 01 00 00 oz SSE 134 O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the date display Two pointers appear above and below the first setting 7 Set the year month day hours and minutes with 2 digit numbers Year Month Day Hour Min On the arrow pad press A or W to A 7 increase or decrease the number then gt ECE CEET press gt for the next setting To return to the previous setting press lt Press the x button when you finish settings The date format date and time are set and the green highlight moves to the date je and time setting mark O To cancel the setting press the menu button instead of the x button Press the x button again to close the menu Note When the image is processed with a graphic software application on a computer the information of image that contains the date setting is erased and when you save the image after processing you must be careful not to write over files of the same name However if you use CAMEDIA Master this information is not lost after you save the image 135 Setting the Idle Time
27. Slow Synchronization 4 SLOW 2nd CURTAIN When shooting a subject against an illuminated night scene with the flash you may only capture the subject and the background may turn out black To capture the background as well in this situation you can select slow synchro for the flash control setting and adjust the shutter speed up to 2 seconds for ISO 80 for the darkness of the background However if you use a slower shutter speed we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod and ask the subject to remain still until the picture is taken At slow shutter speeds the picture could easily blur as a result of camera shake or if the subject moves while the shutter is still open The camera is in the 1st curtain mode when 2nd CURTAIN is not displayed and the flash fires at the beginning of a slow shutter release The camera is in the 2nd curtain mode when 2nd CURTAIN is displayed and the flash fires at the end of a slow shutter release In the slow synchronization mode with 1st curtain selected for example if you were to photograph a moving car at night the flash would fire at the beginning of the slow shutter release and capture the image of the car In the picture you would see the headlights of the car appearing to flow ahead of the car in the direction of travel as only the headlights were captured for the remainder of the shutter release If you were to select 2nd curtain for the same picture the flash would fire at the end of the slow shutte
28. Windows 98 Windows 98SE If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE follow the instructions in the Software Installation Guide If you have performed the steps above by mistake close the message display then disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camera Then follow the instructions in the Software Installation Guide Check the computer has recognized the camera 2 Check the computer has recognized the camera as a disk drive O Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Check that a new Removable Disk icon is added to the My Computer window the camera is recognized as the removable disk 1 2 by the computer My Computer Select an item to view Re desertion When the computer is connected to a Sue z removable media drive or USB card reader you may see another disk drive icon labeled Removable Disk In this case another disk drive labeled Removable Disk will be added for the camera After the computer has recognized the camera as a disk drive go to the next section Reading Image Files with a Computer to down load the files from the camera 177 Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a Direct Connection continued Reading Image Files with a Computer When the camera is connected correctly to a computer running Windows Windows will recognize the memory card in the camera as Removable Disk If the computer is a
29. access lamp blinks and the selected image is deleted from the card Pictures which cannot be deleted Protected pictures cannot be deleted from the memory card Protected pictures can be deleted later but only after releasing the protection before executing frame delete gt 48 Protected thumbnail files and a SmartMedia card with a protect seal attached cannot be deleted Reusing memory cards After storing all the images on a card to a hard disk on a computer you can delete all the images from the card and then re use the card for taking and storing more pictures 156 Always copy important pictures to hard disk before you delete images from a card Caution e ea e 6 ce ie eo ei 6 6 6 foe CS 16 6 8 6 6s a W ve 6 6 8 0 oo eo a e The deleted images cannot be recovered 49 Switching the Camera Off Always switch the camera off immediately after every shooting session If you leave the camera on while it is not being used it will automatically enter the sleep mode and then automatically switch itself off after one hour 136 Always switch the camera off before changing batteries or before storing the camera in a case or bag 1 Move the power switch to OFF The camera switches off If an image is being saved on a card the card access lamp will be blinking the camera will not power off until the image has been saved on the card 2 Attach the lens cap Press inward on the cap s latches fit
30. aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject You can get great results by just pressing the shutter button A Aperture priority mode You can set the aperture while the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject You can blur the background of a shot by decreasing the aperture value e g f4 0 On the other hand you can increase the aperture value e g f8 0 to ensure that subjects in both the foreground and background are focused S Shutter priority mode You can set the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the correct aperture value according to the brightness of the subject For a fast moving subject select a fast shutter speed e g 1 500 sec to freeze the subject for a sharp picture or select a slow shutter speed e g 1 30 sec to create the effect of blurred movement M Manual mode You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually to vary the appearance of the picture as you desire to achieve special effects in your pictures The exposure indicator display in the viewfinder allows you to view and confirm the current exposure setting In the M mode you can also set the camera in the bulb mode for long exposures Set the mode dial to the appropriate mark to select the shooting mode 70 Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Automatically P Mode When the mode dial is set to P Program mode the came
31. are no pictures stored on the card Make sure that a card that contains images is inserted or take a picture Mode dial set to playback gt Or with Set the mode dial to playback gt or after mode dial set to P A S or M did you setting the mode dial to P A S or M rapidly rapidly press the monitor button col twice press the monitor button col twice Something other than lines displayed in the See Cannot operate the camera monitor and control panel Cannot operate the camera control panel blank 194 Built in flash does not fire Problem Solution Is the built in flash raised Press the flash button to raise the flash unit Is the subject brightly lit If there is sufficient incident light the flash will not fire If you must use the flash use the fill in flash mode Monitor difficult to see Problem Solution Monitor dark Adjust the monitor brightness Sunlight striking the monitor Use your hand to block the glare from sunlight so you can see the monitor Cannot transfer data to computer Problem Solution Is the cable connected securely Check the connection at the camera and computer and make sure the connections are tight Something other than lines displayed in the See Cannot operate the camera monitor control panel Cannot operate the camera and control panel blank Is the USB driver correctly installed If your operating system is Wi
32. by a strong magnetic field near the 10 speaker of the unit Battery compartment gt 17 Speaker Tripod socket Control panel Flash control gt 42 89 Record mode displays gt 108 When the PS mode is set gt 80 or The flash suppression mark TIFF SHQ sharpness contrast setting is not set displays when the built in flash is HQ or SQ to NORMAL gt 113 114 closed Nothing displays for Auto Indicates blinks i l Hasnimode RAW when When the noise reduction mode is set Slow synchro Flash Fill in flash Z pains blinking gt 115 ISO Displays setting other than AUTO White balance Displays setting other than AUTO 104 105 107 Manual focus gt 68 Auto bracket gt 86 Exposure compensation Exposure level In the P A S modes displays exposure compensation value gt 84 In the M mode displays the exposure level the difference between the selected and ideal exposure levels 77 Red eye reduction 2nd curtain Shutter speed 74 Aperture value 72 Macro gt 40 Self timer gt 121 Card error 199 Conversion lens gt 139 check gt 29 Remote control gt 122 Metering mode gt 83 ESP Digital ESP metering Sequential shooting gt 120 Center weighted Selected memory card averaging metering Be conpecricc Ce Spot metering Memory gauge gt 38 Indicates shots are stored in temporary
33. can be attached to this camera When you use a conversion lens set the zoom setting TELE or WIDE on the camera and make sure that the 1 mark is displayed in the control panel With the 01 mark displayed the camera can use the correct methods to set the focus and exposure for the conversion lens If you attempt to use a conversion lens with the camera without the 1 mark displayed the camera may not be able to set the correct focus and exposure The following conversion lenses can be used with this camera Conversion Lens Zoom Control Panel Attachment i i Mathod Setting Display 3x Extension Lens Tele 300 Pro TCON 300 2 8 f 420mm equivalent Filter diameter 49mm Fully Multi Coated 1 45x Tele Extension Lens Pro TCON 14B 2 4 f 200mm equivalent Filter diameter 86mm Fully Multi Coated 0 8x Wide Extension Lens Pro WCON 08B f2 f 28mm equivalent Filter diameter 105mm Fully Multi Coated Macro Extension Lens Pro MCON 35 f2 2 4 Possible to shoot area up WIDE TELE to size of approx 49mm x 37mm Filter diameter 72mm Fully Multi Coated Note e Using the built in flash could cause shadows in the image and should not be used If you use a thick filter such as a PL filter or combinations of filters the areas around the circumference of the image could become dark Filters can be attached to the camera but the results of shooting with a filter cannot be guaranteed 139 Using an Optional Co
34. connector cover and insert one end of the video cable to the video OUT jack on the camera Insert the other end of the video ja cable to the video IN jack of the television the Video IN channel Set the camera mode dial to playback gt O Switch on the television and select To television video Set the camera power switch to IN jack ON The image of picture is displayed on the TV screen OFF oN za Q Images off center on the TV screen With some TV sets the images could appear slightly off center or you may see portions of image missing at the edges or lines Images appear with black frame In order to display the entire image the image on the TV screen is reduced to a size slightly smaller than the TV screen Because of this a black frame appears around the displayed image If you print the image from the TV using a video printer this frame is also printed with the image Viewing pictures index display enlarged display 44 Note The brightness of the image displayed on a TV screen cannot be adjusted with controls on the camera e This feature is not available in some regions While images are displayed on the TV screen nothing is displayed in the monitor e Video signal is either NTSC or PAL compatible depending on the video standard in the intended area of distribution 149 GG Adjusting Monitor Brightness H The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted 1 Set the mode di
35. feature off 1 Set the mode dial to playback m 2 Use the arrow pad to display the image where you want to start If you have switched on the enlarged display then one image will be in the slide show Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor and the slide show mark f amp is highlighted green On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to START O Press the button The slide show begins If you want to skip to the next image before the 5 second display for the current image ends on the arrow pad press gt If you want to display the previous image again press lt To end the slide show press the button or the menu button 9 End slide show Previous frame OG Next frames CS fast display Slide shows in the index display If you want to set up a slide show in the index display first use the main dial or sub dial to switch on the index display 148 G Displaying Images on a TV Screen After connecting the camera to a television with the provided video cable you can use the TV screen to display images of pictures taken with the camera To conserve battery power we recommend connecting the optional AC adapter to the camera when the camera is connected to a TV O Make sure that the camera and the television are switched off If the camera power switch is set to ON move it to OFF Open the camera
36. in the previous section for lithium battery packs CR V3 gt 17 Insert the batteries into the battery holder with the polarity of each battery aligned correctly as shown in the illustration You may notice a gap after loading the AA R6 batteries into the holder but this is normal The batteries will make proper contact when the holder has been inserted into the camera Battery holder Before loading batteries Warning Batteries with any part of the outer seal magnetic insulation sheath peeled off or any battery split along the seam can leak generate heat or explode Never use damaged batteries in the camera Store bought batteries occasionally may be defective with all or part of the magnetic insulation sheath peeled off Never use batteries in this condition These batteries cannot be used oc E All ofthe seal electrical S O The negative electrode insulation sheath is peeled minus terminal is flat and off bare batteries only partially covered by the Batteries with all or partof seal electrical insulation the electrical insulation sheath snbatiipeeledion The negative electrode the Oe Part of the negative electrode minus surface is flat and not is protruding although not covered by the seal covered by the seal 19 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter continued Inserting the optional lithium polymer battery B 12LPB B 10LPB T
37. manual focus mechanism of this camera reads the direction and distance the manual focus ring is moved and drives the focusing lens with a small motor Even when the camera to subject distance displayed in the monitor is 20 cm 8 in or the focus ring can be turned farther but stops at 20 cm 8 in or ce Note e In the manual focus mode you can focus the lens through the entire range from 20 cm 8 in to 68 Taking Pictures Brightness Exposure Aperture and Shutter Speed In this section we will show you how to adjust aperture and shutter speed to achieve the best exposure in your pictures for normal or special effects The camera uses the aperture value and shutter speed to determine the brightness exposure of an image The shutter speed determines the length of time that the shutter remains open With a large aperture the image becomes brighter a greater area of the lens is used to increase the amount of light but the depth of field becomes shorter causing objects closer and farther away from the camera to be out of focus Slower shutter speeds create brighter images but increase the possibility of blurring the image as result of subject movement or camera shake CAMEDIA Setting the Shooting Mode Select and set one of the four available shooting modes for the prevailing conditions or the effect that you want to create in your pictures P Program mode The camera automatically selects the best
38. mark and the setting is stored When any value other than zero 0 is selected the flash control mark is displayed in the control panel Please remember that this setting is retained even after the camera is switched off and switched on again To release this setting reset the value for zero e Displayed only when an Press the button again to close the exposure value other menu than 0 is selected O Take the picture To use the dedicated external flash and built in flash together When the dedicated external flash is mounted Control panel on the camera the camera automatically sets the flash for TTL AUTO With this setting the camera can adjust the intensity of the flash fired from the dedicated flash just as it automatically adjusts the flash intensity for the built in flash If you set the dedicated flash for MANUAL this disables automatic adjustment of the flash intensity only for the dedicated external flash the intensity of the built in flash will continue to be controlled by the camera 95 Qe om Using the Optional Dedicated External Flash FL 40 The dedicated external flash FL 40 increases the amount of light and can illuminate subjects which are beyond the range of the built in flash You can also use the dedicated external flash to bounce light onto the subject from another direction allowing more variety in the use of lighting The dedicated external flash can be mounted on the hot shoe on t
39. memory a buffer Goes off after pictures are stored ona card When the memory gauge is blinking the buffer is full and you cannot take a picture Microdrive gt 129 Number of storable pictures gt 30 At power on also displays a percentage for the battery check for the lithium polymer battery Note If you half press the shutter button the viewfinder display will light on The viewfinder display goes off eight seconds after you release the button After the camera is switched on you will see displayed for the aperture shutter speed and exposure level settings until you half press the shutter button When you release the shutter button from half pressing you will see displayed again after 8 11 seconds Indicates the number When the bars are blinking you of pictures in the cannot take a picture The number of buffer The bars blinking bars varies depending on disappear as the the following settings pictures move from e IS PS Noise reduction mode setting the buffer to the card gt 78 80 115 Record mode setting gt 108 Important Parts and Names continued Viewfinder Spot metering area gt 83 AF target mark gt 34 Indicates the area employed for spot metering Position this mark on the subject that when camera is in spot metering mode e you want to focus Metering mode gt 83 Center weighted averaging metering C2 Spot metering Nothing
40. move it towards W to zoom out and make it smaller in the viewfinder 205 index A AA R6 Ni Cd INSOPING S 2 2 i aisa dades 19 AA R6 Ni MH INSOMING Finir eseei tees dosesee 19 A mode Aperture priority mode setting aperture manually AC adapter connecting connecting disconnecting safety guidelines AE lock mark in viewfinder eee 12 AE lock button lOCAtON as reri AE ea 9 AEL automatic exposure lock 85 AF AULOIOCUS a s aina KA aR 64 AF correct WAININGS tiret reani AEREE SAA NES 39 AF correct mark mark in viewfinder eee 12 AF port location 10 AF target mark mark in viewfinder eee 12 aperture allowed for TELE allowed for WIDE blurred background described eee displaying current setting 147 setting 72 73 setting m ly 76 sharp background 72 shooting modes Aperture priority mode setting aperture manually aperture value automatically selected in P mode 71 background focus mark in control panel mark in viewfinder portraits arrow pad lOCAtTON aiheesta 10 AUTO file folder naming fe naming image files 160 selecting for file folder naming 161 auto bracket mark in control panel n 11 auto flash mode selecting aistien 90 auto white balance AeESCrIDE MPIRRTREIA TESE TEET TIS 102 autofocus difficult subjects 0 0 66 half press
41. remote cable fUNCTION erasana shutter release using remote cable jack lOCatON itr aAA 9 remote control mark in control panel provided with camera remote control instructions provided with camera 14 remote unit cancelling 123 USING 2 0 02 122 working range 122 remote self timer lamp locationi 82 2 A0e es bien 10 removing CompactFlash Microdrive 26 SmartMedia 0 0 ccs 26 RESET file folder naming naming image files resolution image quality compression recording mode reference table 108 109 111 112 selecting 109 111 setting 109 111 storage capacity S S mode setting shutter speed Shutter priority mode 2nd curtain mark in control panel u e 11 70 selected memory card mark in control panel 11 self timer cancelling function mark in control panel setting sequential mode selecting ysin 120 sequential shooting mark in control panel 11 setup connection mode menu menu SUMMALY ceeceeeeeeeee 188 sharpness function 113 monitor display 113 selecting settings shooting a picture backlit subjects close up daylight shadow daylight synchro moving subjects night scenes 32 POMS sines eseng subject against night scene background 60 subject and background focus 55 sunse
42. taken after the camera enters the sleep mode so there is some additional time lapse until the camera enters the sleep mode before the time interval actually takes effect The actual time is calculated with the following operation times Exposure time determined by the shutter speed Time required to save the picture on the card determined by the record mode A few to some ten seconds e Time to display the time lapse information about 5 seconds Time to recharge the flash when flash is used About 7 seconds The time interval between first shot and the second shot is significantly longer However after the second shot the length of the time intervals conform with the description above Viewing pictures during time lapse photography If you need to view pictures taken in the time lapse mode release the camera from the time lapse mode temporarily Note Operating the zoom during time lapse photography or changing one of the camera settings will release the camera from the time lapse photo mode Also some camera settings cannot be changed with the camera in the time lapse photo mode If you need to change a setting temporarily release the camera from the time lapse mode Time lapse operation stops if batteries go dead We recommend that you connect the optional AC adapter or use the optional lithium polymer battery during time lapse sessions e Set up the camera indoors where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight
43. that you have everything If any item is missing or damaged contact the dealer where you purchased the camera oS Ss Video cable Lens hood Customer registration card gt Not provided in some regions i Vy USB cable Warranty card LRV SSH Lithium battery packs CR V3 J J Reference Manual Included in the software CD in some regions Basic Manual Not provided in some regions e Quick Start Guide Remote control instructions e SmartMedia instructions e Software Installation Guide Included in the Software CD pack in some regions e Olympus RAW File Import Plug in Installation Guide y e Software CD The following are included CAMEDIA Master Software Windows 98 98SE USB driver Olympus RAW File Import Plug in 14 Reference Manual Not provided in some regions RM 1 remote control SmartMedia card 1 SmartMedia Static free case 1 SmartMedia labels 2 SmartMedia protect seals 4 Attaching the Camera Strap E Attach the carrying strap to both sides of the camera Slide the end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera As shown in the illustration slide the end of the strap through the sleeve and frame on the strap 3 Slide the sleeve up to the eyelet Pull the strap tight around the frame and make sure that it does not slip Repeat this procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other sid
44. the quality and the larger the file size Please remember that high quality images require more storage space on a memory card thus reducing the number of images that can be stored on the card Select as high a resolution as possible if you intend to trim the image or enlarge the image larger than standard service size for printing Compression The compression rate denotes the amount of JPEG compression The higher the compression rate the smaller the file size However the higher the compression rate the more the image could deteriorate With compression rates below 1 8 the amount of image deterioration is not noticeable but if you are concerned about image quality then select a smaller compression rate like 1 4 or 1 2 7 The effect of the selected rate of compression could vary with the content of the image These numbers provide only a general scale for reference and are not precise measurements The table below describes the relationship between resolution compression and approximate file size peson ReO qa 127 aa es 2560 x 1920 15MB 3 9MB 2 7 MB 1 55MB If the record mode is set to RAW or 1792 x 1344 HALF 18MB 12MB 630KB TIFF the data is not compressed 1280 x 960 SXGA 940 KB 630 KB 320 KB 1024 x 768 XGA 600 KB 420 KB 210 KB 640 x 480 VGA 240KB 180KB 97 KB All MB KB file sizes are approximate estimations Note e Less time is required to store small
45. the shutter button The flash indicator 4 appears in the viewfinder If the flash indicator is blinking the flash is recharging When the flash indicator lights and stops blinking the flash is charged and ready to fire 3 Fully press the shutter button The flash fires with an intensity adjusted for the best exposure and the picture is taken Flash will not fire If the subject is exposed to brighter light after the built in flash is raised the flash will not fire However you can set the camera in the fill in flash mode so that the flash will fire even with brightly lighted subjects gt 54 90 Caution e Rapid continuous firing could cause the flash unit to overheat To prevent damaging the flash unit do not fire the flash more than 30 times in succession After prolonged firing of the flash wait at least 10 minutes for the flash unit to cool before you resume shooting Check the flash frequently and make sure that it is clean If it is dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth Firing the flash with its face dirty could cause the performance of the flash unit to deteriorate 42 Flash working range ISO Max WIDE WIDE Limit Max TELE TELE Limit AUTO 0 6 2 ft 8 9 m 29 4 ft 0 5 1 7 ft 7 4 m 24 4 ft 80 0 6 2ft 6 3m 20 8ft 0 5 1 7 ft 5 2 m 17 2 ft 160 0 9 3 ft 8 9 m 29 4 ft 0 7 2 3 ft 7 4 m 24 4 ft 320 1 37 43 ft 12 5 m 41 3 ft 1 02 3 3 ft 10 4 m 3
46. you take will be a little larger than the picture composed in the monitor The monitor displays 95 of the composed picture You can also take a picture at Step 3 for a high angle shot Cannot see through the monitor e Make sure that you pressed the monitor button to activate the monitor display e Make sure that the lens cap has been removed e After the camera is left idle for a specified length of time it will enter the sleep mode Press the shutter button lightly to restore the camera to full operation e Check the power switch If the power switch is at the OFF position move it to ON If the power is off with the power switch in the ON position the camera may have powered itself off Move to OFF then move to ON again e Make sure that the mode dial is set to P A S or M Note e When framing a picture with the monitor lower the eyepiece shutter lever Light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera could wash out the picture with white light 35 Pushing the Shutter Button Grasp the grip on the camera firmly and use the flat of your finger not your fingertip to press the shutter button gently Applying too much pressure could cause camera shake and spoil your shot by blurring the image The shutter is released in two steps first with a half press and second with a full press Half press Full press gently pressing the button down half way after half pressing gently press down all the way
47. 00 wda Blinks a Other conversion lenses Q displayed ao Control panel 2 Set the zoom position according to the type of conversion lens that you are using 139 Note The composite F number after the conversion lens is attached to the camera is the same as the F number on the camera and changes to f2 8 only after the 3x Extension Lens Tele 300 Pro is attached Please use f2 8 or higher e When the camera is in the conversion lens mode AF automatic focus is conducted only by the CCD For more details about the shooting distances and ranges for conversion lenses used with this camera please refer to the Olympus web site When a conversion lens is attached the camera to subject distance 68 displayed in the monitor is not correct 141 Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping checks the image processing circuit and adjusts the CCD This checking and adjustment is performed at the factory before shipping Pixel Mapping needs to be performed at least once a year For the best effect one minute interval after shooting or playback is needed prior to Pixel Mapping Set the mode dial to Setup connection mode Turn the power switch to align the white line with ON 3 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the moniter O On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to jg we tne ATG RESET 4 O On the arrow pad press gt to Koll mode ASE HANA move the gre
48. 105 P P mode aperture value selected Program mode shutter speed selected P A S M shooting Mode uuu eee 70 pictures deleting all pictures from card 156 deleting from Card seses 49 deleting selected pictures from card 49 number storable on card 30 playback displaying image information 146 enlarged display 45 46 index display 45 47 multiple picture display 45 47 Playback mode menu summary 188 single picture display 1 44 slide show 148 time lapse photography viewing pictures with histogram portraits aperture value shooting power auto power off after 1 hour 136 switching camera off switching on camera power switch location switching c switching on camera preset white balance describ d sasie a 102 mark in viewfinder procedure Print reserve mode menu MENU SUMMATY iai aai 188 print selected displaying current setting 147 printing cancelling index printing 169 cancelling printing all images 167 cancelling selections for changing number of copies date stamping DPOF printer options available 172 printers you Can USC 172 selecting all images on card 166 selecting all pictures for 166 selecting individual pictures for 164 selecting number of copies 164 setting up index printing
49. 2 how it works mark in viewfinder 206 subject not centered in viewfinder 65 substitute focusing B background focus aperture value oo eee eee 55 batteries before loading cautions checking power handling k inserting AA R6 Ni Cd 19 inserting AA R6 Ni MH 19 inserting lithium battery CR V3 17 18 inserting lithium polymer batteries 20 listed 16 low battery warning PCy safety guidelines 16 service life storing battery check mark in control panel monitoring battery power battery compartment location box contents Check Jist s24 sc eisee epee 14 bracketing automatic defined multiple exposures brightness metering built in flash location aae a na cles 9 burst mode camera box contents caring for cleaning compatible conversions lenses available 139 connecting to a computer connecting to TV screen holding parts names setting date and time ag setting operation warning sound 132 setting shutter release sound 130 setting sleep mode PA specifications switching off switching on card CompactFlash y copying images to al 152 deleting all images from 156 formatting 158 full warning inserting 1 24 naming files on 160 naming folders o 160 not for
50. 4 3 ft 1 Range starts at 0 6 m 2 ft if you set the camera to the A Aperture Priority mode and stop the aperture size down to 6 3 or higher 2 Range starts at 0 5 m 1 7 ft if you set the camera to the A Aperture Priority mode and stop the aperture size down to 6 3 or higher If you attempt to use the flash closer than the ranges described above the entire picture may be too bright or shadows may appear in parts of the picture If you attempt to use the flash farther than the ranges described above the light from the flash will not reach the subject and the subject will appear dark You may be able to take a picture farther than these ranges by increasing the ISO value but raising the ISO value could cause the picture to appear grainy With ISO set for AUTO the ISO value will be adjusted automatically within the range of 80 160 gt 88 Adjusting Speed for a Flash The flash synchronizes at any shutter speed However the effect of the flash diminishes depending on the shutter speed e The built in pop up flash and the optional dedicated FL 40 external flash are designed for optimum use with a shutter speed of 1 640 seconds or slower In the PS mode 1 250 second is recommended e For other external flashes with a longer flash time a shutter speed slower than 1 640 sec must be set Caution e Do not use extension lenses when shooting with the internal flash These attachments will block s
51. 560 x 1920 FULL 10 shots 21 shots 1280 x 960 SXGA 49 shots 99 shots Note When you see TIFF blinking in the control panel the camera is in the RAW data mode gt 108 e IS Interlace Scan mode is the normal shooting mode PS Progressive Scan mode is the special shooting mode for fast shutter speeds gt 78 80 30 Storage capacities of other MB cards The storage capacity of a memory card is roughly calculated based on the file sizes of the images However please understand that due to variables in data handling by the camera file compression memory management and so on the estimation of the number of storable picture may not always be precise Note When the number of total shots is 999 or over the number 999 is displayed in the control panel The number of storable pictures displayed in the control panel changes after you select another record mode or select files for printing The amount of data required to compose a picture depends on the subject so you may be able to store more or fewer images on a card Because of this difference in size you may not be able to store another picture even after you delete one image from the card with single frame delete Because of the difference in memory partitions on the SmartMedia CompactFlash and Microdrive cards the number of images stored may vary due to the differences between the card formats When using a CompactFlash card the ac
52. 83 You can select a higher ISO setting to brighten your pictures but this can also cause your pictures to appear grainy We recommend that you test a variety of settings to achieve the effect that you want Changing the ISO setting gt 88 If you have difficulty in focusing the subject use manual focusing Using Manual Focus MF gt 68 Color not what you expect Set white balance color temperature for 5500K Using Preset White Balance 107 Shooting a Night Scene Noise Reduction Shooting a night scene at a slow shutter speed to increase exposure time could cause a noise in the photo image When you need to increase the exposure time set the camera in the noise reduction mode to reduce noise and achieve a more attractive image The noise reduction function operates only when you are shooting with the shutter speed set slower than 1 2 sec or in the bulb shooting mode gt 76 Noise Reduct Noise Reduction Mode gt 115 Increasing exposure time could cause noise Noise reduction mode can reduce noise Actual pictures may look different from the above samples e In the noise reduction mode the burst mode cannot be used e In the noise reduction mode you cannot take a picture while the memory gauge is displayed in the control panel e The noise reduction function may not work effectively depending on the shooting condition or subject e Close the eyepiece shutter gt 35 to prevent li
53. Bi Fret Gate apa cue me Not ceama Selcting HARD cou cause the image to appear rough move the highlighted green frame in order to perform settings D H Print reserve mode Arrow pad Cautions and All i ows you to select images for Press the black gt Notes provided printing on a DPOF printer or by a pointer If more than at bottom of the DPOF printing service one pointer is marked in black press either pointer page describe precautions and tips about using fia Setup connection mode Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer Also displays the camera setup features after you press the menu button the camera This is only a sample not a real page Please do not attempt to execute the procedure described on this page Caring for Your Camera Lens e Purchase a standard camera lens blow brush and use it to keep the lens clean e For dust and foreign matter difficult to remove with a blow brush use a cleaning cloth or lens tissue intended only for use with camera lenses to prevent scratching the lens When the camera is not in use cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from scratches or other accidental damage Monitor e Use a cleaning cloth or tissue intended only for LCDs to clean the monitor General care tips Always protect the surface of the camera
54. CompactFlash CF sold Microdrive sold separately You can use Olympus or any separately A hard disk based on the CF other brand 3V 3 3V Can be used same as Type II standard that can be SmartMedia memory card 5V SmartMedia to store images used with this camera It is cards cannot be used compact with high storage capacity Due to power requirements an optional B 32LPS or B 30LPS lithium polymer battery set is needed to use a Microdrive with this camera Make sure that the card access lamp is off If the card access lamp is blinking wait for it to go off If you accidentally open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking you could lose the image being stored on the card or possibly damage the card itself 24 2 Lift up the card cover lock while pressing the round release button under it The card cover opens 2o Card cover lock While pressing here slide up Cardicover 3 Insert the card SmartMedia card Taking care not to touch the electrical contacts hold the SmartMedia card with the notched corner down and then insert it into the slot closest to you Push the card completely into the slot Insert the SmartMedia card until you can see about 2 mm 3 32 of the card above the edge of the slot To avoid damaging the electrical contacts make sure that you do not insert the SmartMedia card into the CompactFlash Microdrive card slot To remove the SmartMedia card see the
55. E AUTO RISA SU After you replace a memory card you can restart file numbering RESET or continue sequential file numbering AUTO Il AUTO MANUALE mode Ww Monitor preview mode When shooting in the M manual mode select MANUAL to check the image to be MANUAL shot with the monitor or AUTO to gain the best monitor image 7 N Switches histogram on and off uli ORF PIXEL NAR STARU Pixel mapping Checks the image processing circuit and adjusts the CCD SUEER 1 MIN 188 Sleep mode timer setting Unchanged even after pressing and Appendices These appendices provide some reference materials that summarize menus important specifications additional options available for the camera some important details about files and how to troubleshoot minor problems 1 Specifications 2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting camera operation Troubleshooting image problems 3 Camera Error Messages CAMEDIA Appendix 1 Product type Recording system Memory Storable pictures Number of effective pixels Image pickup element Image recording White balance Lens Filter diameter Metering system Exposure control Aperture Shutter Exposure compensation Working range from lens Viewfinder Monitor Monitor resolution 190 Specifications SLR digital camera recording playback Digital recording JPEG in accordance with Design rule for Cam
56. Macintosh a new icon labeled untitled will be displayed on the desktop The images on the card can be accessed with Windows Explorer and handled just like files stored on a floppy disk or removable memory disk Of course the files can also be read with CAMEDIA Master For CAMEDIA Master 2 5 users Make sure that you select Removable Disk not My Camera If you are using a Macintosh select the icon labeled untitled See the software instructions for use of CAMEDIA Master Notes The computer and camera should be disconnected before performing the following actions e Switching the card in use or replacing the card to another card e Switching the camera mode e Switching the camera power off Hints Images read from the camera memory card and downloaded to the computer can be opened and read by graphics applications such as CAMEDIA Master Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop or Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Explorer or any software application that can handle JPEG files For details about image management software applications refer to the instructions of the software application Before you attempt to process an image it must first be downloaded from the camera to the computer If you process the image e g rotating on the card in the camera directly the data may be corrupted 178 PC AT or Compatible Computer with Windows 332 Floppy A 5 0 Removal ble P
57. Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor 170 O On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the date time stamp mark E O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right 7 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to DATE or TIME To cancel date or time stamp printing press gt to move the green highlight to OFF O Press the x button to select the setting Press the x button again to close the menu The last picture taken is displayed Note The DPOF standard permits printing either the date or time stamp not both You must select either the date or time for stamping your prints Selecting a large number of pictures for printing could take a long time Before you start selecting the a large batch of pictures for printing check the battery check in the viewfinder and make sure sufficient battery power is available or if possible connect the optional AC adapter While selecting pictures for printing never switch the camera off or open the card cover If you are interrupted during picture selection for printing you will have to start again e The level of DPOF compatibility is different for some printers and you could experience some problems in printing pictures selected for printing with the print reserve features on the camera gt 172 If you use index printing you cannot stamp the prints with the date or th
58. Previous shot is displayed for 5 seconds 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M O Press the menu button je The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the rec view mark Fq On the arrow pad press gt to NORVAL Low move the highlight to the right NORMAL LOW O On the arrow pad press Y or A to select the desired setting iaa EN 1 1 O Press the x button to select the setting INTIERVALSTIME OFF The green highlight returns to the rec view mark g Press x button again to close the menu RS Noise mode BRENA 133 Setting the Date and Time Follow this procedure to set the camera clock When you take a picture the current date and time are recorded with the image When you take a picture the current date and time are recorded with the image as file information not printed on the image You can select one of the following date formats Year Month Day M D Y Month Day Year D M Y Day Month Year If you set to print the date with print reserve selection the image will be printed with the date format selected here eo 1 Set the mode dial to the setup connection mode v 2 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor 3 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the date and time setting mark YN Se Ko O7E fan Z
59. Reference Manual E Thank you for purchasing this digital Olympus camera E Before you use this camera read this manual carefully 4 O E We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important pictures OLYMPUS 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 For Customers in North and South America For Customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number E 20 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 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation
60. T taking pictures shutter release without half press TIFF compression resolution storage capacity time displaying time picture taken setting date and time time stamping for prints 170 viewing current time setting 134 time lapse photography actual time interval cancelling described multiple exposures Ses setting eyepiece shutte ever setting timer interval 147 134 e128 2127 126 127 126 s 126 126 setting Up slow shutter speed 126 using flash n 126 viewing pictures already taken 127 transferring images to a computer we 174 USB driver 171 what you need 174 tripod socket IOCAN noitaa 10 troubleshooting camera will not operate cannot transfer data to computer colors are odd control panel blank date incorrect flash will not fire monitor difficult to see pictures blurred pictures not complete pictures out of focus pictures too bright pictures too dark playback will not execute red eye oe eects shutter will not release viewfinder monitor displays different we 192 195 198 192 198 195 195 196 197 196 197 197 194 198 193 194 TV screen connecting to camera displaying images on 149 U USB cable provided with camera 00 14 USB connector loCatiON oiik 9
61. T ALL O Press the button SELECT ALL is displayed 7 On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES SELECT Mice O Press the G button The print reserve icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the images are being selected for printing When the print reserve selection is completed the first displayed image appears Before using print reserve to select all images for printing Please remember that selecting all images for printing with print reserve disables any previous print reserve settings on the card For example if you have selected any images for printing more than one copy these settings will be released and only one copy of each image will be printed after you select all images for printing Pictures shot after reserving all frames for printing After you have selected all pictures on a card for printing if you shoot and store pictures on the same card the new pictures will not be selected for printing If you need to select added pictures for printing just repeat the procedure above to select all the pictures on the card again If you execute print reserve selection for all images again then all the images on the card are selected not just the images that were not previously selected To cancel all pictures selected for printing At Step 5 on the arrow pad press gt twice to select CLEAR ALL Then follow the remaining steps to complete the procedure
62. USB driver required for image transfer 174 V video cable provided with camera video OUT jack lOCANION iaer idee cetacean 9 viewfinder adjusting AE lock AF correct mark AF correct warning AF target mark aperture aperture val f center weighted averaging metering 12 composing a picture digital ESP metering i exposure compensation setting 12 flash warning location low light warning MACTO oo metering mark metering mode preset white balance quick reference white ba shutter speed spot metering spot metering area summary white balance viewing pictures see playback oo cece 44 W warning sound seting ssnsaseyasnnnnn ni 132 white balance color temperature 103 control panel 107 described 102 displaying current setting 147 mark in control panel monitor selecting color temperature manually setting auto white balance setting manually 0 setting with quick reference 105 sunsets fireworks 107 104 USING PRSS viewfinder with flash white balance mode button loCatiON oa eee ive 9 Windows 98 USB driver provided with camera s 14 WRITE PROTECT monitor message 153 155 Z zoom using zoom ring location 211 OLYMPUS http www olympus co jp OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building
63. a Slow 2nd Curtain NO 2nd curtain YES NO 5 Fill in flash NO 1st curtain NO YES Flash control modes for the S Shutter priority M Manual modes Fires automatically Red eye mi F i Always Control Panel Display Flash mode Reduction Flash Timimg es ape nres Fill in flash YE 1st curtain Red eye Reduction 3 Ng 1S 4 Fill in flash z 2nd CURTAIN 2nd Curtain NO 2nd curtain NO YES 4 Fill in flash NO 1st curtain NO YES Note If the flash mode is set in the P or A shooting e If the flash mode is set in the or M shooting mode and then the mode dial is reset to or mode and then the mode dial is reset to P or M the flash mode settings change as shown A the flash mode settings change as shown below below Original Setting Changes To Original Setting Changes To AUTO Fill in Fill in Fill in Slow Synchro Fill in Fill in 2nd Curtain Slow Synchro 2nd Curtain Slow Synchro 2nd Curtain Fill in 2nd Curtain Fill in Red eye Reduction AUTO Red eye Reduction AUTO Red eye Reduction Fill in Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro Red eye Reduction Fill in Red eye Reduction Fill in Fill in 92 Flash working range 1 Press the flash button G The built in flash opens If the built in flash is not raised the flash mode remains set at OFF and cannot be changed 2 Press and hold down the flash mode button and then turn the main dial or the s
64. able aluminum die cast body e Compatible with SmartMedia CompactFlash Compatible with Type I and Type II and Microdrive 1 Shutter release time after focus lock and full press on the shutter button 2 The optional B 32LPS or B 30LPS lithium polymer battery set is needed to use a Microdrive for this camera due to power requirements See also Precautions When Using the Microdirve gt 26 Operability e Easy to use button layout allows quick settings and adjustments e Viewfinder with a focusing screen which allows you to confirm focusing in real time e Manual focusing for fine adjustment with a focusing ring e Shutter speed aperture value other image information displayed in viewfinder e Monitor allows waist level or overhead viewing for composing pictures Expandability Complete 28 mm 420 mm equivalent conversion lens system e Optional B 32LPS B 30LPS lithium polymer battery set enables extended uninterrupted use e Remote cable with 2 step release 1st half press and then 2nd full press e Flash synchro socket for a generic external flash unit hot shoe for the dedicated external flash unit FL 40 and generic external flash unit e Plug and play USB interface for easy connectivity with most computers 2 How to Use This Manual The sample page below shows you how to use this manual Procedures Follow the numbered procedures The numbers in the illustrations on the left correspond to
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66. ages from the card Remove the card wipe clean the electrical contacts insert the card and then try again If the message is displayed again the card can no longer be used You may be able to use the card again if you format it However formatting the card will erase all images stored on the card Card is not present Insert the card in the camera Card is not formatted or is damaged Format the card Formatting the card will erase all images stored on the card On the arrow pad press lt to select YES and then press the button to format the card WRITE PROTECT The card is protected with an adhesive seal or a folder on the card has been designated read only The card has been selected only for playback so it cannot be used for taking pictures images cannot be deleted and it cannot be initialized If the card is protected with an adhesive seal remove the seal or if the card has been selected for playback only cancel the playback only selection If this does not solve the problem the card is operating abnormally Try to transfer the images to a computer or try to copy the images to another card installed in the camera After copying the images try to format the card again NO PICTURE Playback cannot be executed because there are no pictures stored on the card Make sure that a card that contains images is inserted or take a picture 199 Appendix 3 Camera Err
67. al to playback 2 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the monitor mark E O On the arrow pad press gt The image is displayed and the camera enters the brightness adjustment mode If no image is displayed then you can still adjust the brightness with only the menu displayed However we recommend that you adjust the monitor brightness by reviewing an image stored on a card On the arrow pad press gt or lt 4 to brighten or darken the monitor display to attain the desired brightness Press the G button The monitor mark E and scale go off 150 Managing Stored Pictures In this chapter we describe copying and deleting images and formatting a memory card Copying images to another card You can copy all or selected images from one memory card to another in the camera to create backup copies of important pictures that you do not want to lose Deleting images You can delete images stored on a memory card one at a time or all at one time to create more storage space on a memory card Formatting a card Some memory cards may require formatting in the camera before they can be used Formatting is also a quick way to delete all images from a card File and folder naming When pictures are taken they are automatically named to prevent them from writing over other files on the card which could possi
68. al to playback gt and turn the main dial to the magnifying glass mark Q or turn the sub dial clockwise to enlarge the image in the monitor O Move the main dial to the magnifying glass mark Q or move the sub dial clockwise The image is magnified in the monitor If you continue to turn either dial in the same direction you can enlarge the image further With an enlarged image displayed use the pointers on the arrow pad to scroll and view other parts of the image that you cannot see A Scrolls up Y Scrolls down lt Scrolls left gt Scrolls right To display another image the enlarged image must be reduced to the original size Turn the main dial to the index mark amp or turn the sub dial counterclockwise Then select the desired image using the pointers on the arrow pad 46 Index display Set the mode dial to playback gt and then turn the main dial to the index mark R or turn the sub dial counterclockwise to display several images at one time in the monitor 2 O Turn the main dial to the index mark amp or turn the sub dial counterclockwise The monitor is divided into sections and ZA displays 4 images The position of the green highlight shows the currently q selected image If you continue to turn either dial in the same direction you can display 9 and then 16 frames Displays previous index Use the pointers on the arrow pad Moves to select another image Moves hi
69. alue to ensure accurate focusing of background scenery or to make sure that all subjects in a large group picture are in focus Moving subjects You can set a fast shutter speed to capture fast moving subjects sharply frozen in time or set a slow shutter speed and show them in blurred motion Close up After setting the camera in the macro mode you can shoot subjects as close as 20 cm from the lens for detailed nature shots CAMEDIA Night scenes You can use slow shutter speeds in combination with lower ISO settings to experiment with shooting night scenes or other dark subjects Night scenes Noise Reduction When you need to increase the exposure time set the camera in the noise reduction mode to reduce noise and achieve a more attractive image Subject against a night scene background When you shoot a subject with a flash against a night background you can use slow shutter speeds to achieve a variety of artistic effects Sunsets and fireworks By adjusting white balance and using manual focusing you can extend the range of creativity in your color pictures Shooting Portraits Focused Subject Blurred Background When you shoot a portrait you can create the effect of the subject floating against a blurred background In order to achieve the effect of a floating subject set the aperture to a small value such as f2 4 large aperture opening and use the zoom at telephoto to take the picture Viewfinder
70. amera Double click the Control Panel icon Double click the System icon 12 The screens on the left show what is displayed for each system Windows 2000 ab Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Sete Edition and Windows Millennium FS If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition please refer to the Software Installation Guide Macintosh E rite Edit view Special Help About This Computer p issn nae O From the Apple menu select This pany Profiler Co m p uter gt Chooser G Control Panets M Favorites Key Caps Network Browser Recent Applications Gl Recent Documents amp Recent Servers Ci Remote Access Status Scrapbook P Sherlock 2 Stickies Confirm that the operating system is Mac OS9 or 9 1 a _ Neat Computer K MacOS 9 BE 175 Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a Direct Connection continued Connecting the Camera to a Computer only for Windows Me Windows 2000 and Macintosh OS39 0 9 1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a personal computer To prevent the battery from running down while the camera is connected to the computer check the capacity of the battery before connection If the battery runs down while transferring image data from the camera to the computer this could cause loss of image data Use of the AC ad
71. amera settings Please understand that we cannot guarantee the performance of the camera and picture quality when a flash unit not designed for this camera is used Using a non dedicated flash unit oO An external flash can be attached to the camera at the hot shoe or at the flash synchro socket 2 Set the mode dial to M Manual mode Select the shutter speed and aperture value Selecting a slow shutter speed increases the possibility of camera shake je However if the shutter speed is too fast you may not obtain sufficient flash effect Shutter speeds between 1 200 sec and 1 300 sec are recommended Flash synchro socket 3 On the flash unit select AUTO and Ow then set the same aperture and ISO DH settings selected on the camera For some shots you may not be able to achieve the correct exposure If this occurs then you can experiment with different aperture and ISO settings on the external flash unit In this situation the flash control mode setting on the camera is disabled Accessaries for Various Uses The following accessaries are sold separately e FL BK01 Flash bracket FL CB02 Flash bracket connector cable FL CB05 Connection cable See Various uses of the external flash on page 96 for the tip of use Note e Some commercially available flashes have synchro terminals plus with opposite polarization Those flashes need to use an adapter or some other method to reverse
72. aming folders for selecting copies for printing selecting for copying selecting for printing 164 transferring to a computer 174 index display Playback occas 45 47 selecting images for copying 154 index printing cancelling setting up taking a pictu INFO button displaying image information 146 lOCatiON RENSAT EERE ie EPT 10 inserting CON ee ce LE EE NT E CompactFlash Microdrive SmartMedia cece eee ISO control panel displaying current setting mark in control panel setting ISO setting Night SCONES ou eee 58 169 208 L lens cleaning location lens cap provided with camera 0 14 lens hood provided with camera 0 14 light button control panel brightness location lithium batteries provided with camera 0 14 lithium polymer batteries inserting batteries eee 20 low battery warning described sa ere 37 low light warning flashing in viewfinder 42 M M mode Manual mode setting aperture manually setting aperture value setting shutter speed macro mark in control panel 11 macro button close up location mark in viewfinder macro mode close up photography with conversion lens main dial TUNGUION saiae 9 47 manual focus manual focus ring mark in control panel night scenes 98 re
73. approx 4 9 ft from the camera or closer could cause the pictures to be too bright or cause dark shadows If you experience these problems with the external flash adjust flash intensity on the external flash unit or use only the built in flash Mode button Preventing the dedicated external flash from firing To prevent the dedicated external flash from firing just switch it off 97 Using Other Flash Units with the Camera An external flash unit not designed for this camera can be connected to either the hot shoe or the synchro socket on the left side of the camera and used provided that it meets the conditions described below However please remember that a generic external flash unit unlike the dedicated FL 40 flash unit cannot be used to control the intensity of the flash Requirements for other flash units used with this camera 1 Use a flash unit with an angle of illumination wider than the range of the camera The focal length of this camera is 35 mm 140 mm 1 3 in 5 6 in calculated based on 35 mm film and requires that the angle of illumination be wider than the focal length used In order to use the full focal length area over 35 mm is required In order to bring into use the remaining portion of the illumination area use an external flash with a wide adapter N When using full flash set the flash timing shorter than 5ms With a ring flash or other flash unit with long flash duration the shu
74. apter to power the camera while the camera is connected to the computer is recommended While the camera is connected to a computer the camera does not enter the sleep mode or turn off automatically 1 Make sure that the card with the image data that you want to transfer to the computer is selected The card cannot be switched with the camera mode dial set to sv Setup Connection mode To change the card first disconnect the USB cable and set the mode dial to another setting 7181 182 Open the camera connector cover Make sure that the camera power switch is set to OFF If the camera power switch is set to ON set it to OFF Insert connector B of the USB cable into the USB terminal of the camera Insert connector A of the USB cable into the USB terminal of the computer Ooo OO O Set the camera power switch to ON ep OPUS Dista Cane 7 Set the camera mode dial to Setup Connection mode Windows is installing the software for your new hardware After a few moments the following are displayed according to the operating system Windows Me Windows 2000 The USB driver is installed automatically When the installation is completed a message is displayed on the screen Macintosh OS 9 0 9 1 An icon labeled untitled is displayed When the connection is completed go on to the next section below to confirm the camera is recognized by the computer Note for
75. atically blinking in the control panel The selected card is not present Insert the card 129 LPEA SEMI Selecting the Shutter Sound Type and Volume You can use the menu to select the type and volume of the sound emitted by the camera when the shutter is released or you can switch off the sound For the sound type you can select the camera or camera mark You can also set the volume to three levels or shut the sound off BKI FRAMEOFF A EE NORA OR eA NORA EOW oTa E 1 1 i Bj INTIERVALTIME OFF is a3 NYS mode O BRENA 130 2 Press the menu button 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the shutter sound mark i On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right On the arrow pad press Y to select the camera mark A or O Press the x button to select the setting No sound Low High 7 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the volume setting bar amp O On the arrow pad press lt or gt to select the desired setting Press the button The type and volume of the sound are selected and the green highlight returns to the shutter sound mark yj Press the button again to close the menu Note The shutter sound tells the subject to pose for the next shot or tells you when the shutt
76. atting a Memory Card E Memory cards which have been formatted on a computer or other external device or cards of another manufacturer may have a different format Such cards should be formatted before they are used with the camera Formatting a used card deletes all the images stored on the card so you should frequently copy images to a computer where they can be stored safely A SmartMedia card protected by an attached protect seal cannot be formatted Insert the card that you want to format into the camera gt 24 2 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the card that you want to format SmartMedia SM or CompactFlash Microdrive is displayed If the mark is not displayed press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until it is displayed 3 Set the mode dial to P A S M or to playback gt O Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor If you set the mode dial to playback on the arrow pad press W or A to move the green highlight to card setup J On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the format mark D 7 Press the x button J OPN SELECT FORMAT is displayed M SETUP TA 158 O On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES Press the x button The format icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the FORMAT selected card is
77. ave to remove some pictures from the card e Deleting Single Pictures gt 49 e Transferring Pictures to a Computer gt 173 e Deleting All Images gt 156 If you see Card blinking in the viewfinder refer to the error message summary Appendix 3 Camera Error Messages gt 199 Memory gauge blinking The camera is storing the pictures from the buffer onto a card Wait until the memory gauge stops blinking The amount of time required for storing pictures varies depending on the condition of the card and the record mode Control panel Memory gauge 38 The AF correct mark in the viewfinder monitor is blinking or the picture is out of focus Set the focus mode switch to AF gt 28 In most cases the camera focuses on the subject 2 automatically by half pressing the shutter button However if the subject is difficult for the camera to focus on the mark blinks in the viewfinder and monitor In that case try the following methods e Point the camera slightly away from the subject to shift the AF target mark in the viewfinder and half press the shutter button again or e Use manual focusing When fully pressing the shutter button with one stroke taking the picture takes precedence over focusing even if the subject may not be completely focused To completely focus the shot half press the shutter button to confirm the AF correct mark and then fully press the shutter button Taking Pictures Distance and Focus
78. base to balance other colors in the picture Auto white balance mode not selected Control panel Viewfinder Press and hold down the white balance mode button and then turn the main dial or sub dial When you see A in the viewfinder and conirol panel or AUTO WB in the monitor stop turning the main dial or sub dial 2 Take the picture AUTO WB Monitor When the white balance mode button is released Control panel Viewfinder 104 HG o Using Quick Reference One Touch White Balance Before you take a picture point the camera at a white sheet of paper or other white surface and then register and lock the white balance reference at the touch of a button button White surface paper wall etc Monitor 1 Under the same light source where you intend to take the picture point the camera at a flat sheet of paper Fill the viewfinder with the white surface Position the white surface facing the light source to eliminate all shadows Press the quick reference one touch white balance button If the camera can successfully register the surface of the sheet as white balance reference you will see GOOD displayed in the monitor with the image of the sheet If you see NO GOOD this means not enough white surface was available the white surface reflected too much light the surface was too dark or color around the borders of the sheet interfered with the r
79. batteries x 4 AA R6 lithium polymer battery AA R6 alkaline batteries x 4 AC Adapter B 32LPS lithium polymer battery set B 12LPB lithium polymer battery included B 30LPS lithium polymer battery set B 10LPB lithium polymer battery included Note Never use AA R6 zinc carbon manganese or AA R6 lithium batteries They could overheat and damage the camera Dimensions 128 5 mm W x 103 5 mm H x 161 mm D 5 W x 4 1 H x 7 D protuberances not included Weight 1050 g 37 oz Without batteries and SmartMedia card Specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation 191 Appendix 2 Troubleshooting Operational problems Cannot operate the camera monitor and control panel blank Problem White mark on the power switch at the ON position Has the camera been left idle for over 1 hour with the power on Solution Move the power switch toward you and position it at the ON position If the camera remains in the sleep mode for over 1 hour it will power off automatically Move the power switch to the OFF position and then move it back to the ON position to switch the camera on Have the batteries been inserted correctly Remove the batteries and make sure that their polarities have not been reversed Re insert the batteries correctly Are the batteries dead Have you been using the camera in cold weather 192 Insert fresh batteries If you are using the l
80. being formatted All images including images which have been O protected are deleted from the card The card access lamp blinks while the card is formatting and then goes off after formatting has been completed Note Formatting a card requires a few seconds While the card access lamp is blinking never switch the camera off never reset the mode dial and never open the card cover Card access lamp Blinks during formatting goes off after formatting is completed 159 Naming Image Files ti When you take a picture the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below Folder name All folders 000 OLYMP 4 Folder number 100 999 File name 100 OLYMP Pmdd0000 jpg File number 0001 9999 P2030001 jpg _ D After taking 9999 pictures the counter is reset es ay 01 31 to 0001 for the next picture the folder number P2030004 jpg Month 10 11 12 are increments by 1 to name and create a new numbered A B C folder where the next image file is stored You can select RESET or AUTO to determine how numbering is restarted every time you change a memory card When you purchase the camera the AUTO method is already selected for you With RESET selected a new image is automatically assigned th
81. ble Z o DCIM B 1000LYMP o 1000LYMP B 2 items 206 6 MB available to fod P1010001 JPG P1010002 JPG Si Note O Oo O90 Connect the camera and the computer 176 An icon labeled untitled appears on the desktop Double click the untitled icon A window opens with a folder titled DCIM Double click the DCIM folder Another window opens with a folder titled 100OLYMP Double click the 100OLYMP folder A new window opens and displays the list of all the files stored on the memory card Copy all the files to any folder on the computer For details on how to copy files and other file handling operations refer to your Macintosh documentation or online Help e The Apple File Exchange PC Exchange software must be installed in Extensions Manager for a drive icon to be mounted on the desktop Please consult Apple Computer Inc for instructions 180 Disconnecting the USB cable Follow this procedure to remove the memory card and disconnect the USB cable from the camera Incorrect procedure could cause the computer to hang up If the system does hang up disconnect then connect the USB cable again or re start the computer Windows 98 98SE Confirm that the card access lamp on the camera is off 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then right click
82. bly have the same names CAMEDIA GG Copying Images to Another Card With two types of cards installed in the camera at the same time you can copy images from one card to the other The copied images are not deleted from the original card after copying is completed Copying all images to another card You can copy all images from a source card provided the target card has sufficient space to store the copied images Control panel Displays the mark 1 Insert the copy source and target fOr ING SOUrCecarg cards in the camera 24 2 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card SmartMedia 9 or CompactFlash Microdrive is displayed If the mark is not displayed press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until it is displayed Set the mode dial to playback m The last picture taken is displayed Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor O On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the copy mark 2 O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to ALL 7 Press the button COPY is displayed Check the display and make sure that the source and target selections are correct If the selections are reversed with NO selected press the x button and then start again from Step 2 152 Copying from a SmartMedia to O On the arrow pad
83. boundaries in an image With your camera the overall sharpness can be set for NORMAL SOFT and HARD shooting mode The camera has different operating modes from which you can choose Program P Aperture priority A Shutter priority S and Manual M shutter speed The shutter controls the effect of movement by the subject in the picture It can either freeze the action with a fast shutter speed or give the impression of blurred movement with a slow shutter speed The shutter speed selected will also affect overall exposure of the image SmartMedia A media card just 0 76 mm thick but capable of storing up 4 64 MB of image data 3 3 V and 5 V SmartMedia memory cards are available your camera employs only the 3 3 V type spot metering The meter reading is taken from a very small area around the center of the subject defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder Spot metering is ideal for use in difficult light conditions or when the important element of the picture subject s face is small Use spot metering for backlit subjects or sports and stage performers See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering storable pictures The number of pictures which can be stored on the memory card The number of pictures that you can store on one card is first determined by the capacity of the card The number of storable pictures greatly varies with the record mode quality resolution and compression setti
84. camera drive icon Removable Disk to open the pop up menu From the pop up menu select Eject Check that the card access lamp on the camera is off then set the camera power switch to OFF O Disconnect the USB cable Explore Open Search Sharing Format Paste Create Shortcut Rename Properties 181 Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a Direct Connection continued Windows 2000 Me Follow one of the procedures below 1 Single clicking the E icon on the Taskbar 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Taskbar in the lower right corner of the desktop See illustration below 2 When the message to halt the drive appears click this message 3 When the Unplug Hardware message tells you that the device can be removed safely click the OK button 4 Disconnect the cable 2 Double clicking the gt icon on the Taskbar 1 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Taskbar in the lower right corner of the desktop 2 When the Unplug Hardware dialog box opens click the name of the camera in the hardware device list and then click the Stop button 3 When the Unplug Hardware message tells you that the device can be removed safely click the OK button 4 Disconnect the cable Unplug or Eject Hardware Ge 4 23PM If Windows returns the message below when attempting to disconnect the camera close all applications and repeat from the beginning xl
85. card and images already stored on the card could be damaged Please make sure that the power switch is set to OFF Power switch 17 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter continued Remove the battery holder Insert a battery into the battery holder as shown in the illustration O Gently press down on the battery eOrna in the direction of the arrow until 5 ihe seal you hear it lock in place If you accidentally insert the battery reversed you will not be able to fully insert it In this case remove it and insert it correctly If insulation seal is attached peel it off A Using the same procedure insert another battery in the other side of the battery holder Insert the battery holder with the batteries inserted into the camera Gently push in the holder while turning the battery compartment knob to the closed G position Finally fold down the battery compartment knob If you want to start taking pictures now go on to the next chapter gt 23 Caution ecocooooooooo Q CDI Do not insert the battery holder into the R AND camera with a battery loaded in only one side The battery holder may not be removed Inserting commercially available AA R6 Ni MH Ni Cd or Alkaline batteries a Be sure to use four batteries of the same type Before inserting Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries make sure that they are fully charged O Insert the batteries as described
86. cus on a subject manually with the manual focus ring memory card The camera uses three types of memory cards SmartMedia CompactFlash and Microdrive Either SmartMedia and CompactFlash or SmartMedia and Microdrive can be inserted in the camera at the same time metering mode Measures the brightness of the subject before the picture is taken With this camera there are three metering modes 1 Digital ESP 2 Center weighted averaging 3 Spot Microdrive A very large capacity yet compact and light hard disk drive Used to store photo images for this camera monitor The LCD Monitor on the camera can display recorded pictures be used as a viewfinder and provide informational displays about shooting modes or picture information of recorded pictures P mode Denotes Program mode With the automatic exposure feature the camera selects what it considers to be the correct combination of shutter and aperture for the picture currently composed in the viewfinder PC card adapter A device which allows you to read a SmartMedia CompactFlash or Microdrive card with a personal computer The memory card is inserted into the adapter then the adapter is inserted into the card slot of the computer pixel counts See gross pixel resolution and effective pixel resolution in the glossary playback Refers to viewing images stored on the memory cards protect Marking images files on a memory card so they cannot be accidentally erased Ma
87. d and displayed with either of the two special software applications CAMEDIA Master 2 5 or higher If you use CAMEDIA Master 2 5 or higher to display a RAW data file every bit of the image will be restored automatically to its original state 8 bit per color just as it was when the picture was taken Plug in Software included in the Software CD The plug in for Photoshop enables Photoshop users to restore and display RAW data files in the following three ways e Restore and display each color with 16 bit data without using any of the features and settings in effect when the picture was taken e Restore and display each color with 16 bit data but only with the WB White Balance setting in effect when the picture was taken e Restore and display each color with 16 bit data by using all of the features and settings in effect when the picture was taken Note The size of the saved RAW data is about 10 MB 110 PEAR SEM Customizing the Record Mode You can change the resolution and compression combination corresponding to each record mode The resolution and compression settings can be selected as shown in the table below Pa Resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels FULL TIFF unchangeable SHQ 2560 x 1920 pixels FULL 1792 x 1344 pixels HALF HQ 1280 x 960 pixels SXGA 1024 x 768 pixels XGA SQ 640 x 480 pixels VGA m Xe ais E10 1 3 O ONE SS HARD NORMALS SORT e HIGH NORMAL Low a CCAR EE GA
88. der a bright sky e Colors may be blurred or jaggies may appear along angled lines in the shot image 81 Selecting the Brightness Adjustment Method Monitor Preview Mode Only for M Mode The brightness of the monitor can be changed according to the shutter speed and aperture setting or adjusted according to the incident light falling on the subject when you are shooting in the M manual mode MANUAL The brightness of the monitor changes according to the shutter speed and aperture therefore you can check the image to be shot with the monitor prior to shooting This is the factory setting AUTO When you take a picture in a dark place the subject displayed in the monitor may be too dark if the monitor preview mode is set to MANUAL In that case set the monitor mode to AUTO to gain the best monitor image Set the mode dial to Setup connection mode 2 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or to move the green highlight to W On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to PE MANUAL or AUTO 7 N 3 KO O77 BZ rr Saas O Press the x button amp i EIA CHT Px hal AO RESEN a2 T IES AVTO CS AA model In the P A and S except for M modes the monitor is always adjusted according to the incident light falling on the subject regardless of the monitor preview mode 82 PEARS Selecting t
89. displayed for digital ESP metering Exposure compensation Exposure level In the P A and S modes displays exposure compensation value gt 84 In the M mode displays the exposure level the difference between the selected and ideal exposure levels AF correct mark 64 After half pressing shutter button blinks until subject is in focus and then lights when subject is in focus Does not blink or light when camera is in manual focus mode gt 77 AE Automatic Flash warning 37 Aperture Exposure Dace 82 Blinks to warn you that flash is value gt 72 White balance required for the shot when built 104 105 107 in flash is closed pressing the Shutter speed gt 74 Displays when the white flash button raises the built in balance is not set to auto flash blinks while the flash is Macro 40 charging and lights when flash is fully charged Monitor Display During Shooting Pressing the button repeatedly switches the information displayed at the bottom of the monitor in this order Information Display gt Shooting Distance Display gt Display Off Shooting distance gt 68 Displaying Image Information 146 Metering mode Exposure compensation Exposure level AE Lock AF correct mark Flash warning Shutter speed White balance 12 Getting Started After you remove the camera from the box first make sure that you have everything then attach the cam
90. e e The zoom function cannot be operated by the RM 1 remote control 123 LPEAE SEMI Using the Remote Cable RM CB1 Optional When you are shooting and need a smooth steady vibration free release of the shutter you can mount the camera on a tripod and use the optional RM CB1 remote cable Using this remote cable prevents camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button with your finger The remote cable is connected to the remote cable jack on the camera You can also half press the shutter button and lock the exposure and then release the shutter button with the remote cable or execute a slow shutter release in the bulb mode O Set the mode dial to P A S or M Attach the camera securely to a tripod and compose the picture in the viewfinder 3 Remove the cap from the remote cable jack on the camera and then insert the jack of the remote cable into the camera Keep the cap in a safe place where you can find it The remote cable is equipped with a small screw so you can attach the cap to the cable O If you are not going to use the viewfinder to take the picture pull down the eyepiece shutter lever to prevent light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera Light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera could wash out the picture with white light Ko O CN al Eyepiece shutter lever O To take the picture press the shutter button at the end of the remote cable Even with t
91. e holding down the button automatic focus also operates 3 With the button still pressed down take the picture Viewfinder You can continue to take other pictures at the same exposure as long as you keep the button pressed down 2c c Cao 36 Locked AEL displayed exposure When the shutter button is half pressed When you press the button the exposure setting selected by half pressing the shutter button is canceled and the exposure selected with the button press is used On the other hand if the button is released then exposure changes as metered automatically with a half press on the shutter button 85 Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures With the mode dial set to P Program mode A Aperture priority mode or S Shutter priority mode if you switch on autobracketing in the menu you can take three rapid multiple exposures of the same picture with different bracketed exposure settings One shot will be taken at normal exposure one shot at a lower exposure setting for a darker picture and one shot at a higher setting for a brighter picture 4 f Mas amp Normal exposure picture Lower exposure setting fora Higher setting fora brighter darker picture picture sia aa You can set up bracketing shots in 1 3EV 2 3EV or 1EV full exposure step 1 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green
92. e the camera to full operation you must use the power switch to switch the camera off and switch it on again Lithium polymer battery If you are using the optional lithium polymer battery the amount of power remaining is also displayed as a percentage Note e If you turn the zoom ring or focus ring while the card access lamp is blinking the battery capacity display may blink Switching the power switch off and on restores the normal display e Low temperatures could shorten the service life of some batteries depending on their characteristics Battery check Battery capacity displayed for only 3 sec after camera is switched on 29 Checking the Number of Storable Pictures When you switch the camera on the number of storable pictures is displayed in the control panel If you see the number 12 for example this means 12 more pictures can be taken and stored on the memory card Control panel Selected card Number of storable pictures Memory card storage capacity Record Resolution pixels Compression File Size Images per Card Reference value mode Default settings Default settings Reference value 16 MB 32 MB RAW 2560 x 1920 FULL 1 1 not compressed 1 shot 3 shots 2560 x 1920 FULL 1 1 not compressed 1 shot 2 shots 2560 x 1920 FULL 1 2 7 4 shots 8 shots 2560 x 1920 FULL 1 8 10 shots 21 shots 1280 x 960 SXGA 1 8 49 shots 99 shots 2560 x 1920 FULL 4 shots 8 shots 2
93. e 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 Features How to Use This Manual Caring for Your Camera Important Parts and Names Follow these step by step instructions to set Read This First up the camera and take some pictures You Getting Started can start taking pictures right away even if you are a beginner using zoom macro mode Taking Pictures for close ups flash shooting etc Shooting and Viewing Basics Read based on the types of Shooting Techniques pictures that you want to take General Introduction Distance and Focus Brightness Exposure Taking Pictures Read for more details about adjusting camera settings manually if the results Using a Flash with the automatic features are not satisfactory or to create special artistic effects in your pictures Color and Quality Special Features Playing back pictures for viewing on the Playing Back Images for Viewing camera monitor or processing pictures with the camera features Managing Stored Pictures Preparing pictures for printing Selecting Pictures for Printing transferring pictures from memory card to a com
94. e files with other graphics software applications and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing RAW files are assigned an orf file extension orf record mode The record mode refers to the three settings that will affect the captured image Quality Resolution and Compression red eye Red eye occurs when the flash is directly in line with the eyes of people or animals during flash photography The flash is reflected from the red blood vessels on the retina at the back of the eye causing a red glow in the eyes of the subjects in the picture To avoid the red eye effect set the camera in the red eye reduction flash mode before taking a flash picture The red eye effect does not occur when the flash is used on brightly lit subjects or when using an external flash unit which can be used to change the angle of the flash 204 remote control Allows you to trigger shutter release from a distance so you can include yourself in the picture With this camera you can use an electronic remote unit or a remote cable attached to the camera S mode Denotes Shutter priority mode You choose the shutter speed for the effect you want to create in the picture and the camera automatically selects the aperture with the autoexposure feature self timer Delays shutter release for 12 seconds after you fully press the shutter button so you have enough time to include yourself in the picture sharpness The degree of clarity or definition of the
95. e next available number If there are no files on the card the image is assigned 0001 as the file number With AUTO selected the camera remembers the number of the last picture taken increments the number by 1 and assigns this number to the next picture taken on the next memory card Therefore no matter how many times you change memory cards the file names cannot be duplicated On the card where you try to store the image if there is an image file with a number higher than the last image stored on the card then the camera uses the highest number to continue numbering assigns the number to the new image and stores it with that number 160 Set the mode dial to the setup connection mode v 2 Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the FILE NAME mark fA On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right On the arrow pad press lt or gt to move the green highlight to the yr N COIS S77 AUTO or RESET S lt EAA CoH O Press the x button to select the setting RILE PY AVO RESET NADIEN es The green highlight returns to the FILE 10 NAME mark MA Press x button again to close the menu Note e If there is no OLYMP folder on the memory card a new folder is created and the image is stored in the new folder If the folder numbering reaches 999 and file numbering reaches 9999 y
96. e of the camera Caution e e oe oco 00o cece cece ce eee eee eee eee eee ee eee ee eee Please make sure that the strap is connected securely to the camera Not attaching the strap or attaching it incorrectly could cause you to drop and damage the camera Olympus can assume absolutely no responsibility for damages resulting from incorrectly attaching or not attaching the strap to the camera 15 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter The following five types of batteries can be used with this camera or you can use the optional AC adapter to connect the camera to a household power outlet Battery Type Battery Set Rechargeable Lithium battery pack CR V3 provided with camera 2 NO AA R6 Ni MH batteries sold separately 4 YES AA R6 Ni Cd batteries 4 YES Lithium polymer batteries sold separately battery holder required 1 YES AA R6 Alkaline batteries 4 NO Caution e To avoid damaging the camera from overheated batteries never use AA R6 zinc carbon manganese or AA R6 lithium batteries with this camera Always use the identical batteries as a set and never mix battery types e The lithium battery pack CR V3 cannot be recharged e Performance of AA R6 alkaline batteries varies considerably according to brand battery age and temperature Performance is particularly erratic at low temperatures In some cases these batteries may run down very quickly We therefore
97. e sleep mode for over one hour it will power itself off automatically These features are designed to conserve battery power e Reset With a simple procedure you can restore most camera settings to their factory default settings The defaults are the camera settings in effect when you purchased the camera e Conversion lens setting Shows you how to set up camera operation with an optional conversion lens mounted over the camera lens e Pixel Mapping Checks and adjusts the CCD Qe o Taking Sequential Exposures Burst Mode With the burst mode press and hold down the shutter button to take rapid shots In IS mode you can take up to three or four sequential shots depending on the record mode gt 79 In PS mode you can take up to seven sequential shots gt 81 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M Press and hold down the drive button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the sequential mode mark Qj appear in the control panel Take the picture The camera will continue to shoot exposures as long as you hold down the shutter button The camera will stop shooting if you lift your finger from the shutter button The number of multiple exposures is displayed in the control panel Control panel Number of storable pictures Sequential mode mark Number of sequential exposures Gauge shows 3 exposures Camera will not shoot after pressing shutter butto
98. e time 171 Printing with Olympus Printers The table below describes to what extent Olympus printers are compatible with the DPOF format Olympus Printers and DPOF Compatibility Name Select Frame Select Trimming Rotation Date printing P 200 YES YES YES NO YES NO P 330 E YES NO No NO No NO P 330N E YES YES YES YES No No P 400 YES YES YES NO NO NO P 150 E No DPOF compatibility P 300 E No DPOF compatibility You can print JPEG files up to 1MB in size TIFF files and files larger than 1 MB cannot be printed If you are printing via the video OUT jack printed images will appear grainy If you are printing from a SmartMedia card you can print up to 256 images on the SmartMedia card More than 256 images cannot be recognized Also if you selected index printing date or time stamping or printing more than 2 copies these settings are disabled 2 You can print TIFF files up to 20MB in size and JPEG files up to 10MB in size If you are printing from a SmartMedia card you can print up to 999 images on the SmartMedia card More than 999 images cannot be recognized 3 Some printer features may allow you to rotate and trim images but these functions are not available on this camera 4 If you select date stamping or index printing these settings are disabled but you can set these features with the printer 172 Transfer
99. ed The date and time the images were created time stamp retain the original creation date and time stored with the images Copying images not taken with this camera All pictures taken with this camera are stored in DCF Design rule for Camera File system format Pictures taken and stored with another camera can be copied if they are in DCF format Pictures not in DCF format cannot be copied to a memory card in this camera Caution e To avoid interrupting the copy operation while images are being copied from one card to another never switch the camera off never reset the mode dial and never open the card cover If you interrupt the copy operation in progress the copying will be canceled and cannot be restarted 155 ANnBMGS Deleting All Images W With one procedure you can quickly delete all images stored on a card Z 156 O Press the menu button Make sure that the card with the pictures that you want to delete is inserted in the camera gt 24 Make sure that the card selection mark for the card with the pictures to be deleted Gq for the SmartMedia card or for the CompactFlash Microdrive card is displayed in the control panel If the mark is not displayed press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until it is displayed Set the mode dial to P A S M or to playback DJ The menu opens in the monitor If you set the mode dial t
100. ed external flash and select the aperture on the camera for taking a picture TTL AUTO MANUAL Various uses of the external flash All the accessaries in the illustration below are sold separately Clip on connection Flash bracket use Off camera use FL CB02 Bracket connection cable FL CB05 Connection cable 96 FL BKO1 Flash bracket Tripod socket 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera and attach the FL 40 external flash unit Slide the hot shoe cover toward the back of the camera Attach the dedicated external flash unit to the hot shoe For details about attachment refer to the dedicated external flash FL 40 and each accessary s instructions Store the hot shoe cover in a safe location where you will not lose it so you can re attach it later after removing the external flash unit e Warning me The dedicated external flash unit could fire accidentally when it is connected with the camera or dedicated external flash unit switched on Switch on the dedicated external flash unit If you intend to use the external dedicated flash with the built in flash press the flash button to raise the built in flash When you do not want to use the built in flash just press it down to close it Select the flash mode gt 90 Take the picture Back of FL 40 dedicated O ake the picture external flash unit Using the flash with close up photography Shooting a subject 1 5 meters
101. ed for correlative Color temperature color temperature temperature WB Mia laD TALII Control panel Monitor Displayed for white balance settings other than AUTO oo Control panel Viewfinder 107 PEAR SEM Selecting Image Quality Record Mode You can select the quality of the image with the record mode button and the dials In addition to the four record mode settings TIFF SHQ HQ and SQ from highest quality to lowest the RAW mode is provided to record the image just as it is output from the CCD The file size of a picture shot in higher quality image mode gets larger therefore the number of storable images on a card decreases gt 30 The resolution also expressed as number of pixels and compression settings corresponding to the record mode can be changed The table below shows the relationship of the record modes qualities and file sizes at shipping If you change the resolution or compression setting from the factory setting the order of the quality and file size may be changed Record mode Description Quality File size RAW The color of this image data remains just as the photo was originally shot unaffected by white balance sharpness contrast or color correction The data is used just as it was received from the CCD Because this data is saved to a special orf format a special software application is required to open and display these files The highest qual
102. eeeeeeeeneeseaeeeaeees 199 Glossary Of Selected Terms ccccceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeesesneeeeeeeees 201 UNO TEE E E E E E E 206 Important Parts and Names Metering mode button gt 83 Drive button Flash mode button gt 90 120 121 122 Record mode button 108 Control panel gt 11 Remote cable jack 124 H h Sub dial gt See Main dial aa and Sub dial below Built in flash gt 42 89 White balance mode button gt 102 ee Mode dial gt 70 Power switch gt 28 Manual focus ring gt 68 AE lock button gt 85 Zoom ring Light button gt 28 gt 40 Card access lamp Exposure gt 17 37 compensation SM CF memory button gt 84 card button gt 129 Macro button Card cover lock gt 25 40 Card cover gt 25 Flash synchro socket Vea Main dial gt See Main dial External flash connector gt 99 st L and Sub dial below 2 Viewfinder gt 12 Diopter adjustment ring gt 34 Focus mode switch 64 68 Eyepiece shutter lever gt 35 ey Strap eyelet gt 15 DC IN jack cap DC IN jack gt 21 Connector cover Video OUT jack gt 149 USB connector gt 176 Press and hold then turn the main dial or sub dial to operate Main dial and sub dial For your convenience the main dial and sub dial can be used in the same way in most cases to select the camera settings However when the mode dial is set to M manual mode the main dial i
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105. egistration You can also achieve white balance with the flash With the built in flash raised just press quick reference white balance button Press the x button if the colors in the monitor appear natural After you press the button the white balance reference is registered If you want to cancel registration press the menu button or press the monitor button QO and repeat from step 1 105 Using Quick Reference One Touch White Balance continued O Press and hold the white balance mode button amp 9 then turn the main dial or sub dial to zero for the color temperature setting The color temperature setting is displayed Control panel at the shutter speed position in the control panel O Point and shoot the picture Quick reference one touch white balance setting for commercially available external flash You can use the quick reference one touch white balance function for your external flash Adjust the guide number and aperture value of the external flash before shooting Note The white balance setting mode using the quick reference one touch white balance is stored in memory of the camera as one of the preset white balance values The value remains in memory even if the camera turns off However if you do the quick reference one touch white balance setting again the value in memory is replaced with the new value 106 AG o Using Preset White Balance
106. en highlight to START 6 Press the x button 2 2 rif START PIXEL MAPPING is displayed uilliii oee on 7 Press the eyepiece shutter lever down to close the eyepiece shutter SUC MAR 1 MIN to prevent light from entering gt through the viewfinder O On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES Press the C button STARTING PIXEL MAPPING is displayed Mapping requires about 10 seconds then the display switches off STARTING PIXEL MAPPING Warning display If a warning is displayed close the eyepiece shutter then perform the procedure again from Step 1 The warning message disappears and the menu resumes in five seconds or when you press the x button D Turn the power switch to align the white line with OFF The pixel mapping and adjustment is completed Note e The warning message is displayed and Pixel Mapping is cancelled if the eyepiece shutter is not completely closed outdoors in bright light or if the camera is warm If this occurs close the eyepiece shutter or let the camera cool and then execute Pixel Mapping again If the power accidentally turns off during Pixel Mapping repeat the steps from the beginning Playing Back Images for Viewing This chapter describes how to play back and view images play back images automatically in a slide show adjust the monitor brightness and how to play images on a TV screen connected to the cam
107. en the card cover If you interrupt the copy operation in progress the copying will be canceled and cannot be restarted 153 Copying Images to Another Card continued Copying only selected images Images can be copied one by one between the two types of memory cards installed in the camera P 1 Follow Steps 1 5 for copying all START images 152 SELECT A The copy mark is highlighted green On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to SELECT Press the button The image is displayed O On the arrow pad press lt or gt to select the image that you want to copy A gt b J Press the button Cony Pb OKs TEx O A progress bar is displayed as the image is copied After copying is completed the first displayed image appears To end the copy operation press the menu button Q gt Next picture Previous picture O During copying 154 Cannot copy NO CARD displayed The destination card is not inserted in the camera Insert the destination card CARD FULL displayed Storage space on the destination card is insufficient Create more space on the destination card by deleting images WRITE PROTECT displayed The destination card is protected Remove the protect seal from the card Folder and file names of copied pictures Copied images are assigned new file names and stored in a new folder If a folder does not exist a new folder is creat
108. ensation 24 ccecceesceeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeeeseaeeseeetenees 84 AE lock ree ey ere ee TY mr mete One ee Cn eee Toe eT er eee 85 Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures E oe eeeeeseeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 86 Changing the ISO Setting iso bade dbled Bag Jelena EEE E 88 Taking Pictures Using a FIASN c ccccesseeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeeeseeeenneeseeeeseeneseeeeenenes 89 Selecting a Flash Mode Ga cs atates ceeds nccecceeeaceden dnc otuceceateeecacabanes 90 Using Flash Control Compensation EQ ceeeecceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeneeseaeeseeerenees 94 Using the Optional Dedicated External Flash FL 40 cccceesscceeseseeesseeeeseseeeseees 96 Using Other Flash Units with the Camera ceccceceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeessaeeeeeetnnees 98 Taking Pictures Color and Quality ccsecssseeeseeeeeeseeseseeeeeeseeeeseeeeeneees 101 Achieving Natural Color White Balance WB 0 0 eeeeeeeeeseeeeeteneeeeeetenreseaeeeeeereeees 102 Using White Balance W8 tet cactasad cree ns teaneec aeneredacaaeeteauenicuessearneaecee 104 Using Quick Reference One Touch White Balance 8 ee eeeeeeeeeeteteeeeeeeaee 105 Using Preset White Balance WB eeeceeeeseeeeeneeeeenaeeeesaeeereneeeesaeeeeeaaeeseaeeeeeneeeess 107 Selecting Image Quality Record Mode ccssessesssessessessessesssessessessessessesseeesetees 108 Customizing the Record Mode ceccceecceeseeeeeeeeneese
109. ensation and when decreased this is called minus compensation file format Usually refers to the file structure of images and documents This camera can handle images in three formats TIFF JPEG and RAW The TIFF and JPEG formats are standard computer graphic file formats and can be used with most graphic software applications 202 Fill In flash Fires flash regardless of the metered light reading Use to shoot dark subjects in front of strong backlight FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter A small device which holds a SmartMedia card and is then inserted into the floppy disk drive of the computer in order to copy images from the SmartMedia card to the computer fluorescent light Commonly used in offices and factories fluorescent lights can produce unnatural color balance in pictures Also different types of fluorescent lights can produce different color effects Also see white balance focal length The distance of the point of focus from the surface of the lens inside the camera The shorter the focal length of a lens the greater the angle of view The longer the focal length of a lens the narrower the angle of view focus Bringing the subject of a picture into sharp clear definition With a SLR type camera when the image in the viewfinder is clearly focused the photographer is also assured that the lens is also correctly focused on the subject focus locking Half pressing the shutter button while aiming at a subject that i
110. ent brightness in the image Three settings are available HIGH NORMAL and LOW HIGH Creates a starkly contrasted image Light areas may wash out white and darker areas may turn black creating a reverse film slide film effect However bright areas could easily wash out or dark areas turn black NORMAL Achieves medium gradation for a natural appearance Best selection for most pictures LOW Achieves low contrast ideal for images that you intend to process with a graphics software application on a computer O Press the menu button The menu is displsyed on the monitor 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the contrast mark 3 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to HIGH NORMAL or LOW O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the contrast mark 8 To cancel the setting press the menu button instead of the button 4 Press the button again to close the SS HARD NOA SOET menu The fg mark is displayed in the control Cm HIGH Low panel when a setting other than NORMAL 7 is selected a CSN 1 7 1 OFF Control panel Using the Noise Reduct Noise Reduction Mode E Use this mode to reduce the amount of noise that appears in images when shooting night scenes or other shots that require a long exposure time The noise reduction function operates only when you are sho
111. ent camera shake The possibility of camera shake spoiling a picture increases greatly when you zoom in on a subject Caution escceececc ccc cece eee ee ee eee eee eee eee ee eee ee eee e The flash may not be effective with shutter speeds of 1 250 or faster e The shutter speed that you select manually remains set even after you change to another shooting mode or switch the camera off and on again Even after changing the shooting mode and switching back to the S mode the previously selected shutter speed remains set However the camera does not remember shutter speeds selected automatically 74 Slow Fast Viewfinder 2c co IL Control panel Shutter speed Shutter speeds of less than 1 second are displayed only with the denominator of the speed setting For example the 1 200 sec selection is displayed as 200 Shutter speeds of more than 1 second are displayed with a double quote mark For example the 2 sec selection is displayed as 2 O 2 Set the mode dial to S Shutter priority mode Turn the main dial or sub dial as shown in the illustration to select a shutter speed For every movement of the dial the shutter speed is changed Setting range 1 640 2 sec PS mode 1 4000 2 sec or 1 18000 sec The selected shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel The aperture value blinks if the camera cannot set the required aperture size Aperture va
112. enter glare difficult subjects fast moving subject low contrast manual focusing no vertical lines r objects at different distances 66 subject not in center of viewfinder 65 substitute focusing cce 65 focus mode SElSCtING RAEAN EERE ENANA 64 68 focus mode switch location setting folder name displaying current setting folders AUTO naming naming RESET naming selecting AUTO naming selecting RESET naming format setting date format 134 formatting Cald eo aree areas ls 158 Index continued frame number displaying current setting 147 G group pictures subjects background both in focus 55 H half press locking exposure n 85 histogram displaying during playback 118 function 118 switching on off 117 taking pictures with hot shoe location ione ra oiai 9 HQ COMPFESSION eee eee 108 high quality resolution 108 storage capacity 30 image Compression ceeee 108 112 display time during recording 133 histogram 118 record mode 108 TESOIURION eikai ierosina selecting card for storage Pe sharpness ee image adjustment sharpness contrast mark in control panel 11 image information displaying on monitor 146 images deleting all from card naming naming files for n
113. er files on a memory card with the exception of the 640 x 480 VGA selection which could require more time for compression as the file is saved 112 LPAR SEMI Selecting Sharpness Three settings are available for adjusting sharpness HARD NORMAL and SOFT HARD sharpens the contrast at edges to maximize the clarity of the image NORMAL The default when you purchase the camera Defines borders to achieve best focus for printing the image HARD Greatly enhances and sharpens edges SOFT Softens edges slightly and is ideal for images that you intend to process with a computer graphics software application 1 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the sharp option mark 3 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to HARD NORMAL or SOFT O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the sharp option mark amp To cancel the setting press the menu button instead of the button Press the button again to close the menu SORT The 9 mark is displayed in the control panel when a setting other than NORMAL is selected aH NORMAI EOW Control panel Selecting HARD could cause the image to appear rough 113 i 6 Selecting the Contrast The contrast option allows you to adjust the amount of gradation between areas of differ
114. er has released if you are using the remote unit or the remote cable to release the shutter 131 i SEMI Setting the Warning Sound The camera issues beeps to let you know that it has focused your shot and to alert you to various other conditions If you do not wish to hear these beeps you can use the following procedure to switch the beep function off QO Set the mode dial to P A S or M 2 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the camera beep mark fj On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right O On the arrow pad press lt or gt to move the green highlight to ON or OFF to switch the warning sound mA o on or off A 6 Press the X button to select the setting beep mark BJ O HIGH NORMALS ROW Press x button again to close the menu SS HIGH NORMAL Low The green highlight returns to the camera TIFF 2560x1920 1 1 4 Bj INTERVAISTIME OFF N 4 y OF 132 LPAR SEMI Setting the Rec View Time You can set the length of time that the picture is displayed on the monitor immediately after it is taken Three settings are available for viewing the shot immediately after it is taken OFF Previous shot is not displayed Previous shot is displayed for as long as it takes for the image to be stored on the memory card
115. era With the mode dial set for playback gt you can play back and view the pictures in the monitor that you have taken and stored as images on a memory card You can also play back images in the same way with the mode dial set to P A S or M by rapidly pressing the monitor button CO twice You can scroll the view display frame by frame enlarge the display or view several images at one time in an index display gt 44 CAMEDIA GG Displaying Image Information While viewing images you can select one of four methods to display information about the settings used to take the pictures record mode date and time shutter speed aperture setting etc in the monitor 1 Set the mode dial to playback gt If you leave the mode dial set to P A S or M you can also rapidly press the monitor button twice 2 Press and hold down the INFO button and then turn the main dial or sub dial to change the information display format as shown on the next page The format that you select for displaying the information is saved and used again after the camera is switched off and on again 146 Histogram display Press While pressing While pressing FD turn right NFO turn left EAO 4 a A Press we 4 _ The pieeo is displayed if it E set to display gt 118 1017 09T0IMOO0EO0O0O Protected TA Selected for printing Memory card Resolution compression Shu
116. era File DCF TIFF non compressed DPOF compatible 3V 3 3V SmartMedia 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB CompactFlash Compatible with Type I and T Microdrive CF Type II standard Approx 10 frames HQ mode 16 MB card Approx 21 frames HQ mode 32 MB card 4 950 000 pixels 2 3 in primary color filter 5 230 000 pixels gross 2560 x 1920 pixels 1792 x 1344 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Auto full TTL Preset 7 steps Quick Reference one touch Olympus 9 mm 36 mm f 2 0 f 2 4 14 elements in 11 groups equivalent to 35 mm 140 mm lens on standard SLR 35 mm camera 62 mm Digital ESP Electro Selective Pattern metering Center weighted averaging metering Spot metering P Program mode A Aperture priority S Shutter priority M Manual mode WIDE f2 0 f11 TELE f2 4 f11 PA 2 1 640 sec IS mode 2 1 4000 sec PS mode S 2 1 640 sec IS mode 2 1 4000 sec 1 18000 sec PS mode M 60 1 640 sec IS mode 60 1 4000 sec 1 18000 sec PS mode bulb to a maximum of 8 min in manual 8EV 1 3EV Steps Standard 0 6 m 2 ft Macro 0 2 m 0 6 m 0 7 ft 2 ft SLR optical viewfinder Finder view field 95 Wide x 0 42 Tele x 1 60 1 8 in TFT color liquid crystal display Operation Used to compose pictures just like the viewfinder Playback Image display single frame multi frame index display enlarged display Approx 118 000 pixels
117. era strap and install the batteries provided with the camera In this chapter you will also learn how to install optional batteries not provided with the camera and how to connect and use the optional AC adapter which allows you to power the camera with house current How to use this manual The following notations are used to alert you to important information to help you avoid personal injury to prevent damage to the camera or the loss of valuable images and to provide valuable hints and tips about using the camera Warning Ignoring a warning could lead to serious injury or death Caution Ignoring a caution could cause minor personal injury damage to the equipment or the loss of valuable data Note Notes provide tips or hints about using the product more efficiently and remind you of operational limitations If you experience a minor problem or if you see a term in text that you do not understand refer to the Troubleshooting or Glossary sections provided at the end of this manual CAMEDIA gt 12 This notation tells you the number of the page where you can find more information about the procedure or feature described in the previous sentence or paragraph BEFORE YOU USE THIS CAMERA PLEASE READ ALL THE IMPORTANT NOTICES DESCRIBED ON A SEPARATE VOLUME Box Contents Make Sure You Have Everything As you remove each item from the box check it against the items described below to make sure
118. ery Control panel Battery check In this section we provide a general explanation of how to read and understand the battery check display When the battery check shows that the batteries are low replace the batteries with fresh batteries or recharge the Ni MH Ni Cd batteries or the lithium polymer battery Before taking a trip or before an important shooting session always check the battery capacity Battery Check Display Meaning Lights for a short time after Batteries are fully charged Camera is camera is switched on and then ready for shooting goes off automatically s blinks Other marks on the Batteries are low Replace batteries with m fi it control panel light fresh batteries You can continue to shoot but the images may not be stored wr 99S pay ab on the card z s i blinks Other marks on the Batteries are dead Replace batteries m aag Control panel go off After lighting with fresh batteries Shooting is not w B tu the specified time the control possible a panel extinguishes completely Camera is switched on but the control panel is not visible If the camera is not used for a specified time it will switch off the control panel automatically to conserve battery power gt 136 To restore the camera to full operation half press the shutter button If the control panel remains off for one hour the camera will power itself off automatically To restor
119. ewfinder For a quickly moving subject use the focus lock method 67 2 Half press the shutter button When the subject is in focus the camera beeps and the AF correct mark in the O Half press lower left corner of the viewfinder lights gt 3 With the shutter button still half pressed move the camera and compose the picture in the viewfinder O Fully press the shutter button to take the picture Note To prevent interfering with the accuracy and time required for focusing never block this port O Fully press with your finger 2 65 Using Autofocus AF continued Difficult to focus subjects LPEAE SEMI The autofocus feature of this camera is effective for most subjects However subjects like the ones described below could be difficult to focus with the autofocus feature If focusing with the CCD is not successful after you half press the shutter button the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder blinks You can still take a picture under this condition by fully pressing the shutter button Subject of low contrast A subject without distinct patterns could be difficult to focus Subject with center glare A subject with center glare could be difficult to focus Two objects at different distances from the camera j The camera cannot autofocus on a single subject with two objects at different distances from the camera in the viewfinder
120. exposed and 0 means the picture is correctly exposed When the picture is overexposed by more than 3 steps blinks or when the picture is underexposed by more than 3 steps blinks 3 Take the picture 77 em Using the IS Interlace Scan Mode This is the normal shooting mode in which the camera operates and uses the mechanical shutter With a mechanical shutter the shutter speed can be adjusted up to 1 640 sec An ND filter may be required with the aperture wide open in bright light In the IS mode the maximum resolution 4 95 effective megapixels of the CCD is possible 1 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to 2 or E Hi To jump to the above icon press A first 3 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to IS mode L Ta EW TEO EA V EKM FRAME OFF 1 3 L o 4 0 fon y 4 2 3 SS SHARP NORMAL SOFT x GX HIGH NORMALE Ew v TIFF 2560x1920 1 1 of INTIERVALTIME OFF 3 3 is RS Noise mode O BRENS 78 O Press the x button The IS mode is selected and the green highlight moves to Eg To cancel the setting press the menu button instead of the x button Press the button again to close the menu Check the record mode indicator in the control panel
121. f you want to switch off the histogram just leave OFF selected O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the histogram mark ffi Press the x button again to close the menu Note If the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable the menu is not displayed Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 117 Displaying the Histogram continued To display the histogram during playback During playback you can display a histogram a bar graph which illustrates the brightness of the displayed image so you can determine how to adjust exposure compensation The horizontal axis of the histogram represents the brightness of the image on a scale of 0 255 reading from left to right and the vertical axis measures the number of pixels for each bar If the graph shows brightness heavily weighted on the right side of the scale portions of the image could wash out set exposure compensation to a minus value for a darker image If darkness is heavily weighted on the left side of the scale portions of the image could turn black set exposure compensation to positive value for a brighter image 1 Set the mode dial to the playback mode P The image of the most recent picture and the histogram are displayed in the monitor If the histogram option is switched off in the menu the histogram does not appear With the mode dial set to P A S or M you can also enter the playpack mode b
122. for a long period and use a tripod to fix it in position If the camera is exposed to direct sunlight for a long period the light striking the lens could damage the internal CCD e Avoid setting up the camera to shoot for 24 hours or so under adverse conditions e Keep in mind that that CCD may be damaged if the sun moves into a position where it shines directly into the lens for a long time If you are setting up a lengthy outdoor time lapse sequence be very sure that you position the camera so that the sun will not enter the scene Setting up a long shooting session with short time intervals between shots could cause the flash unit to deteriorate and such damage to the camera may not be covered by the warranty so use the camera carefully 128 LPAR SEME K ES Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures S0 The pictures that you take are stored on the selected memory card The 9 mark selects the SmartMedia card and the mark selects the CompactFlash Microdrive card You can easily select either card for storing images O Press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then slowly turn the main dial or sub dial to switch the display alternately between the SM or CF mark in the control panel SmartMedia card CompactFlash Microdrive card When you switch the camera on The card where the last picture was stored is automatically selected If only one card is installed in the camera then the installed card is selected autom
123. for the Sleep Mode Sie oo eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeteeeeeeeessaeeeeetsetens 136 Restoring All Default Settings a E E 138 Using an Optional Conversion Lens Q K3 cecececeseseseseeeeeeeseseseseeeseseseseetetseeceeeees 139 CIEVET InN no E 142 Playing Back Images for Viewing sssssnnsesununnenununnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 145 Displaying Image Information NFO oo eeseeeseeeeesneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeeeeeneeteneeeeteneeeeees 146 Automatic Playback Slide SHOW oo eeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeesaeeeaeeeeeeteeeneeenaaes 148 Displaying Images ON ATV Screen uu eeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeaeeseaeeseeeseaeeseeeeeaeenaas 149 Adjusting Monitor Brightness imp eesceessceseseeeeeeneeeesneeeseneeeeseaeeeesaeeeseneeeessaeeesnaeees 150 Managing Stored Pictures c ccscccssececsseeeeseeeeeseessesseeeeeseeeeseaeeenseeeesseaeeneneaes 151 Copying Images to Another Card Ga cccccscccssecsseecseesseesseeeseessseesseessaeesseeesseees 152 Deleting All Images WP occ ccccssscssssssessessesssssssessessesesesseessesssesseessesssessenseneseeees 156 Formatting a Memory Card 0 ou eeeceseceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeaeeteaeeeaeeseaeeseeeeeaeenaas 158 Naming Image Files itis cccscccsscsscscsescsscscsesesesececscsesesecsesesssecaesesssecsesesesecasscseseses 160 Selecting Pictures for Printing ccccccccseeeeeeesceeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeseseeeeeseneseneeeeeees 163 Selecting Pictures and Number of Copies for Printing B
124. for the Sleep Mode m When the camera is set in the P A S or M shooting mode if it remains idle for a specified length of time it will enter the sleep mode automatically and switch off the monitor control panel and viewfinder displays to conserve the batteries To restore the camera to full operation just half press the shutter button or any other button If the camera remains idle in the sleep mode for 1 hour then the camera will switch itself off Camera never enters sleep mode Camera neither enters sleep mode nor switches itself off Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 1 minute and turns off in 1 hour Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 2 minutes and turns off in 1 hour Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 5 minutes and turns off in 1 hour Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 10 minutes and turns off in 1 hour Once the camera has switched itself off you must switch it off and on again to restore full operation Note e After the camera enters the sleep mode monitor and control panel go off e When the AC adapter is connected the power does not switch off automatically e The camera does not enter the sleep mode while it is connected to a personal computer with the USB cable 136 A A O7 aaa O lt EA lH AOO RESU ADO EEA 2 2 N al OFF CN RIXED MAP STARU J SUEER mp 1 MIN 2 Cy SEER Ca Ga
125. from water If you do not use the camera for an extended period of time remove the batteries Never store the camera with mothballs Store the camera in a clean dry cool location that is not subject to wide variation in temperature or humidity If you store the camera for more than one month with the batteries removed the date and time settings will return to its factory default This means that you will need to reset the date and time the next time you use the camera After prolonged storage check the camera to make sure that it is operating correctly The growth of mold excessive dust etc could interfere with operation of the camera To prevent sand or dirt from interfering with the movements of the manual focusing ring and other moving parts keep the camera stored in a case or bag when it is not in use Avoid using the camera in areas exposed to sand and dust Contents CAMEDIA E 20 Feature 000 eccceeceeeeseeeeenceceeeeeseeseeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeeseaeseaeeseaeeeaeeseaeeseeeseaeene 2 How to Use This Manual ceececeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseceeeeeneeseaneeensaeesenaneeseaeeeessaeeneneneeseneeeeeennens 3 Caring for Your Camera ou cceccceeceeeceeeeeeteneeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeesaeeseaeesaeseaeesieeeeaeeseeeeeieeeeaeeeneeee 4 Important Parts and Names ee cccesececeseeeeeseeeeeeeneeseneeeeseaeeeeeneeseneaeeseaeeeeesneeseseneeteneeenss 9 GettING Stated spiriona aaraa Gaana aaa Sec eaaa eaaa aeaa ai a aa
126. ften against a dark sky the light from the explosions creates the exposure for each fire work With the long exposure you can capture many fireworks in one shot Using Manual Focus MF gt 68 Colors of fireworks can also be adjusted with white balance 61 Taking Pictures Distance and Focus In this section you will learn how to use both focusing methods autofocusing and manual focusing CAMEDIA fe om Using Autofocus AF When autofocusing operates the camera focuses the subject automatically When the subject is in focus the AF correct mark in the viewfinder lights Set the focus mode switch to AF autofocus as shown by the arrow in the illustration on the left 2 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera to cover the subject with the AF target mark in the center of the viewfinder If you are using the monitor to compose the picture make sure that the subject is centered in the monitor AF target mark Focusing is conducted on the Half press the shutter button subject covered by this mark When the subject is in focus the camera beeps and the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder lights When the AF correct mark blinks gt 66 O Fully press the shutter button to take the picture When the subject is in focus the camera beeps and the AF correct mark lights How autofocus operates Infrared light emitted from AF port is used to estimate the ap
127. ghlight highlight to previous ma A Displays previous index frame WV Displays next index Displays next index lt Moves highlight to previous frame P gt Moves highlight to next frame 3 To display the selected image at normal size move the main dial to the magnifying glass mark Q or move the sub dial clockwise to return to the single image display The selected image is displayed at normal size The main dial and sub dial To perform many settings you can use either the main dial or sub dial so use whichever is more convenient for you However please remember that when the mode is set to M use the main dial to set the aperture and use the sub dial to set the shutter speed Using the RM 1 remote control You can use the RM 1 remote control unit to take pictures and view images in the index or enlarged displays For details refer to the instructions for the RM 1 remote control unit 47 GG Protecting Pictures After you protect a picture it is protected from accidental erasure from the memory card After protected images are copied to a computer they are stored as read only files but are not protected from accidental erasure Protected image 48 O Enier the playback mode and display the picture that you want to protect gt 44 If you are using the index display press the pointers lt gt AV on the arrow pad to move the green highlight to the image that you
128. ght from entering through the viewfinder when shooting with a long exposure time e It takes about one minute to remove the noise from the shot image after the shutter is closed 59 Shooting a Subject Against a Night Scene Background Slow Synchronization When you shoot a subject with a flash against a night background you can use slow shutter speeds to achieve a variety of artistic effects This technique is called slow synchronization Set the mode dial to P or A Press and hold down the flash mode button 4 and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the 4 SLOW in the control panel In the slow synchronization mode the shutter speed can be set for up to 2 seconds S ETI Ne f We recommend using a tripod to avoid camera shake With the flash mode set to Auto The shutter remains open even after the flash fires Ask the background of a night scene the subject not to move immediately after the flash has may not be exposed correctly fired and then take the picture Do not touch or move the camera again until the shutter closes and the subject can be seen through the viewfinder or the card access lamp starts blinking Selecting a flash mode gt 90 With the flash mode set for Slow Synchro you can achieve correct exposure of both the subject and the background of a night scene Flash mode button Main dial Flash button Control panel 60 Shooting Sunsets and Firework
129. h Microdrive card and format a card Default Setting after and Page pressed at the same time ISO sensitivity setting Bracket same subject with 3 rapid shots with different exposures B H E Flash intensity control Sharpness NORMAL Overall image contrast NORMAL See table page 109 Record mode customization resolution compression E Set interval time specify time interval between shots during automatic time lapse photography OFF Shutter sound setting high low OFF OFF Warning sound ON OFF ON Image display after shooting OFF Heg Select IS mode PS mode Noise Reduct IS mode 187 Monitor Menus continued Playback mode menu gt Default Setting after and pressed at the same time Slide show Automatic playback SUAS CORY SS Sseiy AEE Copy images card to card CARD SETUR O Delete all images from card format card SM iat SELEC CLEAR ALL ALL Monitor brightness Select or cancel all pictures for printing Cae DATS TME lel SEEECh CLEAR ALL ALL Set date or time stamping on prints Select or cancel all pictures for index printing Determines whether conversion lens is selected when marcro button amp is pressed 1 2 7 N SI S2 S V7 Set year month day format Year month day Set current date and time Co RIAA CHN RIVE NAM
130. hat the mark for the source card SmartMedia S or CompactFlash Microdrive is displayed If the mark is not displayed press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until it is displayed Set the mode dial to print reserve Q The last picture taken is displayed in the monitor Display the picture that you want to select for printing With several pictures displayed together in the index display on the arrow pad press lt gt AV to highlight the image that you want to select for printing gt 47 Press the G button Numbers 0 10 are displayed Specifying the number of copies O On the arrow pad press lt or gt a to move the green highlight to the number of copies that you want to print for the selected picture 7 Press the x button The picture selected for printing is marked with the print reserve mark Hy followed by a x and the number of copies set for printing that image If you want to select more pictures for printing repeat this procedure from Step 4 Print Services Not Handling DPOF If you use a print service without DPOF order the print specifying the DCF standard file numbers If you use frame numbers for ordering unwanted images may be printed DCF standard file number gt 147 Changing the number of copies If you need single prints of nearly all the pictures stored on the card first select all the pictures for printing
131. he Metering Method ESP 3 C Select the method to meter the brightness of the subject Three metering methods are available digital ESP metering center weighted averaging metering and spot metering The camera is set for digital ESP metering when you purchased the camera Center Center weighted weighted Spot metering Digital ESP metering ESP averaging averaging Spot metering Ce area mark metering metering area Meters the entire picture and Meters the entire picture yet Concentrates on metering the reads not only the light but the concentrates on metering light light on the area covered by brightness patterns as well to in the center of the picture in the spot meter in the center of ae determine the correct exposure area three times the size of the viewfinder 1 2 of the value the Spot metering area mark viewfinder to determine the approximately 11 of the correct exposure value viewfinder to determine the correct exposure value 1 While holding down the metering mode button on the top left side of the camera turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the desired metering setting displayed in the viewfinder or monitor Viewfinder display Control panel Digital ESP metering ESP Center weighted averaging metering Q O Spot metering Ce Ce 2 Take the picture Brightness of center and surrounding area different When there is a great difference in the leve
132. he flash mark 5 is blinking this is a viewfinder warning that the subject is too dark and you should use the flash Use the flash Was the center of the subject very bright If the center of the picture was very bright the overall picture may appear too dark whatever metering method you use Try switching to ESP or center weighted averaging metering eJ or you could use spot metering Ce by centering the subject under the spot metering mark and then using AE lock to achieve the correct exposure and then take the shot Part of the picture is missing Problem Solution Page Was part of the strap or one of your fingers Make sure nothing blocks the lens when you gt 34 blocking the lens compose the picture 197 Appendix 2 Troubleshooting continued Colors are odd Problem Color from the light source Solution Open the built in flash and set the camera in the fill in flash mode 4 displayed in the control panel and then take the picture with the flash Was the white balance setting correct Set the white balance setting appropriate for the subject and then take the picture again Date incorrect Problem Did you set the date and time Has more than 1 month passed with dead batteries in the camera Solution After you purchase the camera you should set the date and time If dead batteries are left in the camera longer than 1 month the date and time settings cou
133. he rechargeable lithium polymer battery sold separately can power the camera for long periods The lithium polymer battery is inserted into a power battery holder B HLD10 sold separately attached to the camera For more details about installing and using the lithium polymer battery refer to the lithium polymer battery and power battery holder instructions Power battery holder Lithium polymer battery Optional lithium polymer battery sets B 32LPS latest model The following are included B 12LPB one lithium polymer battery B 20LPC one lithium polymer battery charger B HLD10 one power battery holder B 30LPS The following are included B 10LPB one lithium polymer battery B 20LPC one lithium polymer battery charger B HLD10 one power battery holder Note Connecting the AC adapter with the battery installed e The voltage of the dedicated AC adapter is higher than that of the batteries so when you connect the AC adapter to the camera power is supplied from the AC adapter and the battery power is not consumed e The voltage of the lithium polymer battery is higher than that of the dedicated AC adapter so even when the AC adapter is connected to the camera power is supplied from the lithium polymer battery If the lithium polymer battery is installed and you want to connect the AC adapter first remove the lithium polymer battery 20 Using the AC adap
134. he remote cable connected to the camera you can still release the shutter by pressing the shutter button Note 1 The remote cable jack on the camera can only be used with the Remote Cable RM CB1 125 LPEA SEMI Using Time Lapse Photography You can use the menu to switch on the time lapse mode and select the timer interval between automatic exposures For example if you set the time interval for 5 minutes you can capture each stage of a flower opening in the morning You can set the time interval in minutes for the shooting session within the range 1 minute up to 24 hours The actual time between shots may differ slightly from the time interval setting See Actual time interval on page 128 The camera will continue to take pictures in the time lapse mode until the batteries discharge or until the memory card fills up To cancel time lapse photography just switch the camera off and on 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M 2 Attach the camera securely to a tripod and then compose the picture in the viewfinder Open the built in flash set the zoom set up the exposure compensation adjust the focus or any other features required for the pictures that you want to take 3 Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever to prevent light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera O Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highl
135. highlight to the mark 3 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to FRAME O On the arrow pad press YW and select 3 to replace OFF Selecting the number of shots enables autobracketing and selecting OFF disables autobracketing On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the mark O O On the arrow pad press Y or A repeatedly to select the step setting for adjusting the three autobracketing exposures Exposure can be adjusted in three steps 1 3EV 2 3EV 1EV 7 Press the x button This completes setting the camera for autobracketing In the control panel you will see BKT and the sequential mode mark JJ displayed This confirms that the camera is set for both autobracketing and shooting multiple exposures When shooting in the single frame mode hold down the drive button and turn the main dial or sub dial until you do not see the sequential mode mark Lj displayed in the control panel Press the button again to close the menu O Take the picture When the camera is set in the sequential mode press the shutter button once to shoot three rapid pictures with the exposure setting varied automatically for each shot Autobracket setting mark Sequential mode Sequential mode selected automatically when autobracketing is selected When the camera is set in the single frame shooting mode you must press the button once to take each p
136. hotographing subjects as a sunset or night scene shooting a subject that the flash will not reach or shooting a subject in a location where flash photography is not allowed such as in a museum just press down the built in flash to close it If an external flash unit is connected to the camera switch it off or remove it Some external flash units may require removal and others may not you can just switch them off 93 6 Using Flash Control Compensation The camera can automatically adjust the flash intensity according to the brightness of the subject light reflected from the subject and the camera to subject distance and because of this the image of a subject could appear too bright or too dark In such cases you can use flash control compensation to capture images that are not too bright or too dark Flash control may not have enough effect when using a high shutter speed 1 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the mark On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the scale to the right of the flash control mark f O To increase or decrease the flash intensity press gt or lt Every time you press gt or 4 the flash compensation value changes in 1 3EV steps through a range of 2EV to 2EV 94 O Press the x button The green highlight returns to the flash control
137. ia Reader Writer to read images from memory cards if you are using a computer that is not equipped with a USB port or is not fully guaranteed for USB operation For more details and the most recent information about these devices contact an Olympus authorized service center 3 What you need on Card Type Device the computer gt gt Floppy Disk Adapter Dy 3 5 inch floppy drive FlashPath MAFP 2N E required PC Card Adapter SS i PCMCIA card slot MA 2 E N required Smart Media USB connector Olympus brand removable media reader writer required Compact Flash PC Card Adapter A PCMCIA card slot Microdrive required Note e Before you purchase and try to use any of these devices make sure that they compatible with your computer environment and can handle the data stored on a SmartMedia card Make sure that you read all the instructions provided with these optional devices 184 Monitor Menus Use the monitor menu to set up camera operation and perform important functions like formatting a memory card CAMEDIA Monitor Menus Use the monitor menus to set up camera operation and perform important functions like formatting a memory card Four different menus are available with the menu display determined by the setting of the mode dial e Shooting mode menu P A S or M e Playback mode menu PJ Print reserve mode menu H e Setup connection mode menu xz Shooting mode menu 1st me
138. icture with the exposure setting varied automatically for each shot Note e After the camera is set for auto bracketing one of the following actions will release the camera from auto bracketing and set it to the burst mode When the mode dial is set to M Manual mode When the flash button is pressed and the built in flash is raised When the dedicated external flash FL 40 is mounted The mode dial setting determines which features are changed during autobracketing P Program mode Shutter speed and aperture value adjusted A Aperture priority mode Shutter speed adjusted S Shutter priority mode Apeture adjusted The shutter speed and aperture value display the adjusted exposure If autobracketing 86 and exposure compensation gt 84 are selected together then values are calculated for both during shooting with autobracketing If the camera is switched off suddenly during autobracket shooting the camera will finish the autobracketing shooting sequence after the camera is switched on again Autobracketing will halt as soon as you release your finger from the shutter button and resume shooting the remaining pictures after you press the shutter button again With the camera set in autobracketing you cannot select the self timer mark or the remote control mark i To select these marks release the camera from autobracketing with the menu If you select autobracketing while the self timer mode or the remote control mode
139. ight to the time interval mark S G7 er O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right The previously selected time interval is displayed S HicH NORWAL Low HIGH NORA Low TIFF 2560x19209 1 1 OFF 126 Hours Minutes 7 Select the hour or minute setting Q that you want to change and then MEE press A or to raise or lower the number Hours With the setting you want displayed press the x button to shift to the Minutes setting CSM 2 START e Minutes With the setting you want displayed ves a o NO press the x button You will be prompted to start time lapse D photography YES NO Q Time lapse photography mode display O On the arrow pad press lt to 8o move the green highlight to YES and then press the x button The camera starts taking pictures at the selected time interval The time interval setting and the number of shots taken are displayed in the monitor for about 5 seconds Before the next picture is taken the camera enters the sleep mode and all the displays are switched off to conserve battery power To cancel at any time switch the camera off Number of shots taken Switch the camera Time interval off to cancel 127 Using Time Lapse Photography continued Actual time interval The time interval set in the menu is the time when the next picture will be
140. in the viewfinder The built in flash is recharging Wait for the flash mark to light and then remain on before you resume shooting with the flash Is the mode dial set for playback gt print reserve mode Lh or setup connection mode a Set the mode dial to P A S or M Is a card inserted in the camera Is a protect seal attached to the card Insert a card in the camera Remove the card and then remove the gt 24 protect seal or insert a new card 193 Appendix 2 Troubleshooting continued The monitor and viewfinder displays are different Solution Page Did you press the monitor button Ol Press the monitor button Ol to switch on the monitor Is the mode dial set for playback gt print Set the mode dial to P A S or M reserve mode Lh or setup connection mode nw Did you put the camera in playback mode by In the playback mode the played back image pressing the monitor button O1 twice is displayed for viewing Press the monitor button QO to restore the camera to the shooting mode Something other than lines displayed in the See Cannot operate the camera monitor and control panel Cannot operate the camera control panel blank Cannot play back images on the monitor Solution Page NO CARD is displayed in the monitor No card is installed in the camera Insert a gt 24 card NO PICTURE is displayed in the monitor There
141. ion to the following points e Avoid using the monitor to frame shots e If it is not required do not use the SmartMedia card at the same time Remove the SmartMedia card from the camera e Use a large capacity battery such as the CR V3 lithium battery pack or an optional B 12LPB or B 10LPB lithium polymer battery If no camera control operates remove the batteries and replace them If the battery is low the camera may not power up when the Microdrive is inserted If a card error occurs 199 If you cannot record or retrieve images from the card use your computer to check the card with ScanDisk 27 Setting the Shooting Mode and Switching the Camera On Switch the camera on 1 If the lens cap is attached remove it Press the latches inward and pull the cap off Turn the mode dial to align P Program mode with the mark Move the power switch and make sure the white line on the power switch is at the ON position When the camera is switched on the battery check and number of storable pictures are displayed in the control panel Set the focus mode switch to AF autofocus The first time that you use the camera you should set the date and time gt 134 Battery Number of check storable pictures Control panel difficult to see Press UGHT The control panel backlight lights for about 8 seconds LIGHT button Lights the control panel 28 Checking the Batt
142. is set both modes will be automatically released 87 EPEAR SEM Changing the ISO Setting 3 The sensitivity can be adjusted with the ISO setting This ISO setting is the equivalent of the ISO settings performed with traditional SLR cameras which employ film Three ISO settings are available with this camera 80 160 and 320 Although you can increase the sensitivity by raising the ISO setting to take pictures of dark subjects this could cause the pictures to appear grainy To prevent poor exposure we recommend leaving the ISO setting set for AUTO or 80 With AUTO selected the camera can adjust the ISO setting automatically only when the intensity of the flash is insufficient For most situations AUTO selects 80 for the ISO 1 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the mark On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to AUTO 80 160 or 320 O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the ISO mark 92 Press x button again to close the menu ISO is displayed in the control panel only when any setting other than AUTO is selected Displayed when setting other than AUTO is selected Control panel 88 Taking Pictures Using a Flash In this section you will learn how to use the built in flash and external dedicated flash FL 40 The built in a
143. ithium polymer battery or Ni MH battery recharge it Using the camera at low temperature could temporarily diminish the capacity of the batteries Warm some new batteries in your pocket and insert them in the camera Camera does not operate when you press the shutter button Problem Solution Page Is 0 and the g mark blinking in the control panel The card is full Replace the card with a fresh card or you can delete unneeded images on the card to create more storage space on the card or you can transfer all the images to a computer and then delete all the images or format the card If folder numbering has reached 999 or if file numbering has reached 9999 you will not be able to continue shooting pictures with the card even if it is not full Transfer all images to a computer and then delete all images from the card Is the battery check mark f blinking in the control panel Replace the batteries Check the card access lamp If the card access lamp is blinking wait for it to stop blinking before you remove the batteries The memory gauge control panel The number of blinking memory gauge bars varies depending on the camera settings is blinking in the If the memory gauge is blinking which indicates the buffer full you cannot continue shooting Wait until the data in the buffer is transferred to the card and the memory gauge stops blinking Is the flash mark 5 blinking
144. ity mode This is the best selection for More clear Larger storing non compressed files to print or process later ona computer The resolution and compression cannot be changed Large High compression mode and high quality image with JPEG file format Changing the compression rate and number of pixels for this mode changes the size of the stored image file Compared to the HQ and SQ mode the SHQ compression rate is lower the quality of the image is maintained Standard compression rate and high quality image Changing the compression rate and number of pixels for this mode changes the size of the stored image file Compared to SHQ the compression rate is higher and the size of the stored image file is smaller thus allowing the storage of more image files on the same media Achieves the smallest size for the stored image file The size of the stored image file can be changed to match the selected number of pixels and compression rate Compared to the SHQ and HQ modes quality of the image saved in the SQ mode is slightly lower but allows storing the maximum number of image files on the same Smaller media What do TIFF SHQ HQ SQ and RAW stand for The abbreviations for the quality settings translate as follows TIFF Tagged Image File Format SHQ Super High Quality HQ High Quality and SQ Standard Quality RAW indicates the raw output from the CCD 108 Record mode button 1 Press and hold d
145. l of brightness between the center of the picture and the surrounding area or when there is an object in the background brightly lit digital ESP metering may not be able to meter the scene correctly In such a situation switch to center weighted averaging metering or spot metering cover the subject with the metering mark and adjust the exposure compensation and other settings to determine the correct exposure For a dark subject in strong backlighting you can also use the flash 83 PRAES Using Exposure Compensation With the mode dial set to P Program mode A Aperture priority mode or S Shutter priority mode you can press the exposure compensation 4 button to manually increase or decrease the exposure automatically selected by the camera in order to create a darker or brighter image For example if you want to shoot a white subject and make it bright you can also use exposure compensation to capture the image just as it appears Exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of 3EV in 1 3EV steps Plus exposure compensation MW Minus exposure compensation 1 Set the mode dial to P A or S 2 While pressing down the exposure compensation 4 button turn the main dial or sub dial as shown in the illustration Control panel Viewfinder The exposure compensation value is displayed in the viewfinder and the control panel When you are framing a shot with the monitor gt 35 you can confirm cha
146. ld become disabled Reset the date and time You have forgotten what settings you selected in the menus Problem Have you reviewed the current settings Solution Open the menus one by one and review the selected settings Current settings are marked in relief in the menus Do you want to restore all default settings Press the flash mode button and the record mode button together Eyes of subjects reflect red points of light Problem When shooting a picture of people or animals with the flash in a dark location the blood vessels in the retinas of their eyes cause their eyes to appear red Solution The reaction of the eye differs among people and animals and is also affected by the surrounding brightness of incident light Set the flash mode for red eye reduction amp to reduce the red eye phenomenon 198 Appendix 3 Camera Error Messages If a problem occurs with a memory card a message will be displayed in the control panel and the monitor When a memory card error message is displayed first remove the card and then insert it again If the error message occurs again refer to the table below to Monitor Explanation Solution solve the problem Viewfinder Control tata a CARD COVER OPEN Card cover is open Insert the card and lock the card cover CARD ERROR NO CARD UNFORMATED CARD You cannot store pictures play back images or delete im
147. leases macro sunsets fireworks using manual focus ring location using with manual focus memory gauge described full mar menu button location lt 2 fatArsaiee sickens 10 menus Playback mode menu summary 188 displaying 0 0 0 cee eee 186 187 Print reserve mode menu summary 188 setup connection mode menu summary 188 shooting mode menu P A S M modes summaries wi 187 summary 186 187 messages CARD FULL metering brightness a ayent oti ead 83 center weighted averaging 83 digital ESP w83 methods selecting method spot metering mode mark in control panel mark in viewfinder metering mode button locationiictce ee eG 9 Microdrive card control panel CF formatting card inserting PC Card Adap removing selecting mode dial location selecting shooting mode monitor adjusting brightness 0 0 150 displaying image information 146 enlarged display framing a picture index display location metering mark multiple playback white balance monitor button lOCALION oa stented 10 monitor lock release button lOGALION Sei oO aes elie 10 multiple exposure with time lapse photography 127 N night scenes ISO setting manual focus number of storable pictures mark in control panel 11 O one touch quick reference white balance e
148. lue is blinking and the value is at the maximum The scene is too bright the camera cannot make the aperture small enough to expose the shot Correct the problem by setting a faster shutter speed If the indication continues to blink reduce the ISO setting or use a neutral density filter Aperture value is blinking and the value is at the minimum The scene is too dark the camera cannot open the aperture wide enough to expose the shot Correct the problem by selecting a slower shutter speed If the indication continues to blink raise the ISO setting or use the flash Take the picture 75 Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Manually M Mode With the mode dial set to M Manual mode you can manually select both the aperture and the shutter speed In this shooting mode you can also set the camera in the bulb mode for long exposures However please remember that bulb shutter release is limited to 8 min Exposure will end and the shutter will release after 8 min if you hold down the shutter button longer than 8 min Slow D Fast 2 0 Aperture value A Small q aperture Large aperture Note 1 Set the mode dial to M Manual mode Turn the main dial to select the aperture value and turn the sub dial to select the shutter speed Every movement of the dial changes the aperture value and shutter speed in 1 3 steps You can select the shutter speed as follows e IS m
149. matted warning number of storable pictures 30 protecting 48 reading devices for 184 removing we 26 selecting all images for printing 166 selecting for picture storage 129 selecting individual pictures for printing 164 SmartMedia 24 storage capacity card access lamp blinking during Save 50 card cover lock lOCANION ini Naani 9 card error mark in control panel 0 11 CARD FULL Monitor message 05 153 155 CD ROM installer software provided with camera 0 14 center weighted averaging metering defined mark in control panel mark in viewfinder CF CompactFlash card eee 129 cleaning camera body lens close up range using macro mode close up photography macro mode with conversion lens color natural color white balance color temperature Kelvin scale wo eects 103 selecting for white balance 107 setting scale white balance CompactFlash card control panel CF 129 formatting card 158 inserting 25 PC Card Adapter 184 removing selecting compression image 108 quality resolution 108 recording mode 108 reference table selecting setting storage capacity connector cover loCatiONn 22 Ava ieee seve iol 9 contrast function 114 monitor display 114 selecting 114 control panel QNd CUItAIN eiai 11
150. moving vehicle you can vary the shutter speed to achieve the desired effect Action shot at fast shutter speed 1 500 Freeze action Action shot at slow shutter speed 1 15 Conveys flow of movement Ii cja I Viewfinder Shutter speed 250 1 250 2 2 seconds 56 With a fast shutter speed you can capture a momentary facial expression or freeze a subject in motion Similarly with a slow shutter speed you can achieve the effect a blurred motion You can shoot a moving subject like a waterfall or river with a fast shutter speed to freeze the action shoot it with a slow shutter speed to create the artistic effect of flowing water in motion To adjust the shutter speed manually set the mode dial to S Shutter priority mode and then turn the sub dial or main dial to select the desired shutter speed Setting the Shutter Speed gt 74 You can also use the burst mode to shoot exposures to capture the subject in several sequential positions Taking Sequential Exposures Burst Mode gt 120 If you want to use a fast shutter speed set the PS Progressive Scan mode In PS mode you can select a shutter speed as follows e In the S Shutter priority mode 2 1 4000 or 1 18000 sec In the M Manual mode 60 1 4000 or 1 18000 sec In the P Program or A Aperture priority mode 2 1 4000 sec Selecting a PS mode Progressive Scan Mode gt 80 Shooting Close up For close up shots
151. n blinking in the viewfinder If this mark is blinking the built in flash is charging Wait for the mark to stop blinking After the flash is charged the flash mark J will light and remain on and number of storable pictures blinking If the card error and the number of storable pictures are blinking this means the memory card is full Replace the full card with another card or delete pictures from the full card that are no longer needed 120 Qe o Using the Self Timer With the self timer set the shutter release will be delayed for 12 seconds after you press the shutter button O Set the mode dial to P A S or M Press and hold down the drive button and then turn the main dial or the sub dial until you see the self timer mark appear in the control panel Eyepiece Attach the camera securely to a shutter lever tripod adjust the focus and compose the picture in the je viewfinder Half press the shutter button to focus the shot If the subject is not yet composed in the center of the viewfinder you can use focus lock 65 O Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever to prevent light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera QW WM Self timer mode mark Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever on the left of the viewfinder Light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera could wash out the picture with white light O Fully
152. n 2 your pictures Attaching the Lens Hood When Camera is Not Used Flash button White dot White arrow mark A Lens hood Align the white arrow Gad on the The lens hood can be reversed lens hood with the white dot on and attached to the camera the camera and then turn when the camera is not in use clockwise in the direction of the Align the arrow gt on the lens arrow until it stops and you hear hood with the white dot on the a Click camera and then turn clockwise in the direction of the arrow until it stops and you hear a click 33 Holding the Camera In this section you will learn how to hold the camera when shooting pictures Framing a picture with the viewfinder Diopter adjustment ring AF target mark Viewfinder Holding the Camera Vertical grip Incorrect Finger blocking AF port Finger blocking flash Finger blocking the lens O Adjust the viewfinder display for your own eyesight Look at the AF target mark in the viewfinder If the AF target mark is blurry or otherwise difficult to see turn the diopter adjustment ring as shown in the illustration until the AF target mark is sharp and clear 2 Grip the camera Grip the camera with both hands with your arms and elbows down at your sides Make sure that your fingers or the strap do not block the lens built in flash or AF port 3 Compose the picture in the viewfinder The picture that you take will be 5 la
153. nd external flash can be used separately or together We also describe the limitations on using other external flash units not designed exclusively for this camera Use the built in flash to take pictures of subjects in low incident light or dark subjects in strong backlight To use the flash you must first press the flash button to raise the built in flash unit When you see the flash mark blinking in the viewfinder the flash is charging Wait for the mark to stop blinking before firing the flash again To prevent the deterioration of the flash unit from overheating do not fire the flash more than 30 times in succession and allow the flash to cool for 10 minutes or more after a long session Keep the flash unit clean Continuously firing the flash with the flash unit unclean could cause the flash unit to deteriorate CAMEDIA ie o Selecting a Flash Mode The flash mode selection determines how the flash is fired to achieve various effects Flash mode selections and features Auto Flash The camera automatically fires the flash at the appropriate intensity when shooting in dark conditions or against strong backlighting In dark environments the camera fires the flash as necessary to keep the shutter speed to 1 30 sec or less since exposures longer than 1 30 sec are likely to be spoiled by camera shake When shooting against a backlight the camera fires the flash as necessary to adjust the brightness of the subject
154. ndows 98 98SE install the USB driver following the instructions in the Software Installation Guide 195 Appendix 2 Troubleshooting continued Pictures unsatisfactory Pictures blurred out of focus not sharp Sotution Page Subject difficult to focus Did you release the shutter button and move the camera Autofocus may not operate correctly for some subjects Follow the suggestions described in Difficult to focus subjects If you move the camera while pressing down the shutter button the picture may be blurred This is called camera shake Hold the camera steady with both hands with your elbows at your side and make sure your fingers are down and grasping the camera Practice holding the camera correctly Is the subject you want to shoot off center from the AF target mark For autofocusing to work correctly you must use the AF target mark Position the subject you want to focus in the center of the viewfinder or use auto lock focus Is the lens dirty Is the macro setting correct Always store the camera in its case when it is not in use Clean the lens If you are within 20 60 cm 0 7 2ft from the subject the macro mark W should be displayed in the control panel If you are farther than 60 cm 2ft from the subject neither the macro mark nor the conversion lens mark Oo should be displayed If the conversion lens is attached to the camera only the conversion lens mark
155. ner of the viewfinder blinks the subject is not completely focused Release the shutter button compose the picture again by centering on another part of the subject and then repeat from Step 1 If you see the 4 mark blinking this is the low light warning telling you that you must use the built in flash Press the flash button to open the built in flash unit Genily fully press the shutter button The picture is taken and the image starts to be stored on the memory card The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card To take another picture repeat from Step 1 You can take a picture continuously except for the case that the memory gauge is blinking gt 11 38 Taking a picture takes precedence over focusing The subject may not be completely focused since focusing is interrupted Low battery warning lights steadily immediately after taking a shot If you take a picture while the low battery warning fj is blinking the low battery warning f may stop blinking immediately after the shooting In that case the picture may not be taken properly Replace the batteries with new ones then play back and check the pictures gt 44 37 If You Cannot Take a Picture Message displayed in the viewfinder Viewfinder If you see Card 0 blinking in the viewfinder The memory card is full and you cannot continue taking pictures with the card In order to continue shooting with the card you will h
156. ng Natural Color White Balance The source of incident light on the subject affects color For example the same sheet of white paper held under sunlight may appear tinged with red when held under an incandescent light Because the human eye adapts to the colors of source light it perceives the sheet as white in both cases White balance adjustment attempts to reproduce colors naturally so images are not affected by surrounding light With a camera that uses film you could purchase film suited for reproducing color under different light sources and adapt to shooting conditions by using filters Similarly with a digital camera you have the option of adjusting the white balance There are three ways to adjust white balance with this camera Auto white balance The camera automatically determines the amount of white light and adjusts the color balance Auto white balancing is sufficient for most conditions but if there is no near white color in the picture colors that are not originally white may appear white in the image and the white balance of the image may not be correct Also auto white balancing may not have the desired effect when shooting under white fluorescent or other fluorescent lights In such a case use a white surface and quick reference white balance to achieve the correct white balance or use preset white balance to select a color temperature for the incident light to achieve the correct white balance Quick reference one t
157. ng that you select before taking pictures subject The person or object that you want to shoot Normally you cover the subject with the AF target mark in the viewfinder half press the shutter button to focus the subject automatically and then fully press the shutter button to take the picture See also difficult subjects TIFF Denotes Tagged Image File Format A format for storing non compressed image data in black and white grayscaled or color This format is commonly used by scanner and graphics software applications Your camera can store images in color TIFF format but the size of TIFF files are much larger than files compressed in the JPEG format TTL flash metering A sensor in the camera measures the amount of light at the moment of exposure and determines the amount of flash output while taking into account the amount of existing light TTL means through the lens viewfinder The viewer that you look through to frame and compose a picture white balance Allows you to change color tone in pictures By setting the white balance images are not affected by surrounding light something you should always consider when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting You can use automatic quick reference or preset white balancing Use preset white balancing when colors do not come out right with automatic or quick reference white balancing zoom ring Move the zoom ring towards T to zoom in on the subject and enlarge it in the viewfinder or
158. nges in brightness in the range 2EV on the monitor Exposure compensation value Take the picture Note The exposure compensation setting remains selected even after the camera is switched off and on again After you adjust exposure compensation for a shooting session you must remember to set exposure compensation to 0 again when you are finished Adjusting the flash intensity The flash intensity cannot be adjusted automatically but it can be adjusted manually gt 94 84 AE Lock Normally the camera automatically meters the focus and the exposure when you half press the shutter button and locks the AF automatic focus and AE automatic exposure at the same time However you can lock the exposure by pressing the button before pressing the shutter button If you press the shutter button with the button depressed only AF is performed and the exposure does not change Conversely if you press the button with the shutter button half pressed the focus is fixed and you can adjust the exposure The exposure is held only as long as the button is depressed and released as soon as the button is released O Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the exposure 23 2 Press the button Keep the button pressed down While the button depressed the exposure setting will not change When the exposure is locked the AEL mark appears in the viewfinder If you half press the shutter button whil
159. nization ISO assigns numbers in ascending order to reflect the increasing sensitivity of the film The higher the ISO number the greater the sensitivity with ISO 100 considered normal This same concept is also applied to your digital camera to reflect the sensitivity of the image capture device CCD Even though the camera does not use film ISO is the internationally accepted rating system for film speeds replacing ASA and DIN JPEG Denotes Joint Photographic Experts Group The compression standard used for compressing color images The image data from pictures taken with your camera are stored on the memory cards in JPEG format when SHQ HQ or SQ is selected for the record mode Most computer software applications and Internet browsers can read and view images in JPEG format JPEG format is convenient for storing and handling files due to its small file size However if you intend to enhance an image with a graphics software application we recommend that you save the image in TIFF or other format because the quality of JPEG images tend to degrade as they are repeatedly opened and closed for processing M mode Denotes Manual mode Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually without using automatic exposure macro Use the macro mode for close up photography of objects within 20 cm 60 cm 8 inches 23 5 inches from the camera lens 203 Glossary of Selected Terms continued manual focusing Allows you to fo
160. nt to confirm that pictures stored on the selected a picture is correctly in focus card when you need to find a particular picture 16frames Qframes 4frames 1 frame 2x 3x 4x To return to the shooting mode When mode dial is set to playback P gt You cannot press the shutter button to take a picture in the playback mode In order to resume shooting set the mode dial to P A S or M When mode dial is set to P A S or M You can just press the shutter button to take a picture Press the monitor button Q0 and wait for the monitor display to go off Cannot enter playback mode If the card access lamp is blinking you cannot enter the playback mode even after setting the mode dial to playback gt When the card access lamp goes off the camera returns to the playback mode Monitor blank The camera will automatically power itself off if it remains idle for a specified length of time gt 136 The camera will switch on automatically after you start to use the camera again Limit of the number of playable shot images The maximum number of playable images is 2 000 even if more than 2 000 images are recorded on the card Caution To avoid damaging the monitor or interfering with the quality of its display never touch or strike the surface of the monitor 45 Viewing Pictures Playback continued Enlarged display Set the mode di
161. nu page Green highlight Moved by pressing arrow pad pointers Menu items To next menu page Selected option marked in relief 186 O 2 QO Set the mode dial to the desired setting Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y to move the green highlight down the menu Press A to move the green highlight up the menu On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right Use the arrow pad to select menu options and settings To cancel making menu settings press the menu botton In the shooting mode mode dial set to P A S or M you can shoot a picture with the menu displayed in the monitor When you shoot a picture the menu extinguishes but you can restore it immediately by pressing the menu button This is convenient for checking and changing settings while shooting Press the button If you have selected a setting the selected option is marked in relief and the green highlight returns to the left Press the x button again to close the menu Shooting mode menus for P Program mode A Aperture priority mode S Shutter priority mode and M Manual mode A CARD SETUR ISO Furig omon BKI FRAME OFF 4 e 0 AA SHARP NORMAL SORT HIGH NORMALE EOw TIFF GASNE 1 1 INTIERVALST IME OFF E Noise O BRENA Delete all images from selected SmartMedia or CompactFlas
162. nversion Lens 1 B continued Using the macro button wf to select close up photography with a conversion lens 1 With the factory mode settings the camera cannot be set in the conversion lens mode by holding down the macro button ei and rotating the main dial so follow the procedure below to set the camera for taking close up pictures with a conversion lens a Set the mode dial to the setup za W777 xs O connection mode CAA eleHels D 2 Press the menu button vy 2 AWO RESET The menu is displayed on the monitor AVIO MANUAL 3 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right O On the arrow pad press gt to move the highlight to the macro mode conversion lens mark fea If you are not using a conversion lens press lt to move the highlight to the macro mark B O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the macro mark K3 Press button again to close the menu 140 Selecting conversion lens mode with conversion lens attached When a conversion lens is attached to the camera switch on the conversion lens mark J in the control panel Press and hold down the macro button wf and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the conversion lens mark J in the control panel The display is set as follows Control Panel isplay w 3x Extension Lens Tele m Conversion Lens D i li k 300 Pro TCON 3
163. o playback on the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to card setup 22 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the card erase option g Press the x button DELETE ALL is displayed b e ee r a Display while deleting m u i D 3 a V a Card access lamp Blinks as images are deleted goes off after all images deleted O On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES Press the x button The delete icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the images are being deleted Images which have been protected are not deleted The card access lamp blinks while the images are being deleted and then goes off after all the images have been deleted Pictures which cannot be deleted Protected pictures cannot be deleted To delete protected pictures you must first release them from protection or format the card gt 48 158 Images that are not stored in DCF format gt 202 cannot be deleted all at once In order to delete images that are not in DCF format you can delete them one by one or format the card gt 49 158 You can also delete images one by one gt 49 Note e Deleting 500 images requires a few seconds While the card access lamp is blinking never switch the camera off never reset the mode dial and never open the card cover The deleted images are unrecoverable 157 ANnBMGS Form
164. ode 1 640 60 sec e PS mode 1 4000 60 sec or 1 18000 sec e bulb If you select bulb then the shutter will remain open for as long as you keep the shutter button pressed down to a maximum of 8 min This is called the bulb shooting mode If you set the aperture value and shutter speed manually that setting will remain in effect even after you switch to another shooting mode or switch the camera off and on If you set the camera in the shooting mode again the camera will return to the same aperture value and shutter speed A prolonged shooting with a slow shutter speed consumes more battery power and the shooting may not be completed depending on the type or condition of the batteries In that case use an optional B 12LPB B 10LPB lithium polymer battery or CAMEDIA brand AC adapter If you repeat a prolonged shooting the number of pictures which can be taken may be severely reduced 76 Viewfinder Shutter eee speed Difference between the N HQ selected and G ideal Sel ce oe exposure 20 261 8 ttesp Jevels a Vez Ea Control panel Exposure level Turning the main dial to the right increases the size of the aperture and moving it to the left decreases the size of the aperture The selected exposure is displayed in the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and the control panel A plus mark means the picture is overexposed a minus mark means the picture is under
165. ode cannot be used In the noise reduction mode you cannot take a picture while the memory gauge is displayed in the control panel e This function may not work well with some shooting conditions or subjects e The noise reduction function is for prolonged shooting and consumes more battery power Therefore the shooting may not be completed depending on the type or condition of the batteries In that case use an optional B 12LPB B 10LPB lithium polymer battery or CAMEDIA brand AC adapter If you repeat a prolonged shooting the number of pictures which can be taken may be severely reduced 116 ea Displaying the Histogram fff A histogram can display the distribution of brightness of the image displayed for playback The histogram feature is switched on with a menu selection The histogram allows you to confirm the balance of a photo image after shooting Switching the histogram display on and off Follow this procedure to switch the histogram display on or off vx 1 2 SF O17 7x3 Co KIRA ike AVIO RESEW cp Ill ANO MANUAL mode N l Set the mode dial to the setup connection mode mark 2 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the histogram mark Mf O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to ON I
166. ome of the flashed light resulting in loss or darkening of the corner areas of the image known as vignetting or casting a shadow on the subject The ranges in the table above assume that no such attachments are on the camera For more details about how to use the flash gt 89 43 GG Viewing Pictures Playback In this section you will learn how to view the pictures that you have taken You can view the pictures that you have taken one by one You can enlarge the single image display or even display several images at once with the index display v O Set the mode dial to playback PJ The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor If you leave the mode dial set to P A S or M you can also rapidly press the monitor button Col twice 2 Use the pointers on the arrow pad 10th previous to view other images frame lt Displays previous frame 2 gt Displays next frame _ Next A Displays 10th previous frame frame WV Displays 10th succeeding frame Previous _ frame 10th succeeding frame Images can also be displayed automatically one by one by setting up a slide show 148 44 With the mode dial set to playback gt use the main dial or sub dial to enlarge the image or switch to the index display and display several images at one time in the monitor A Enlarged Display This feature is convenient This feature is convenient when you want to browse the when you wa
167. op of the camera the optional flash bracket attachment or your tripod as shown below With the dedicated external flash you can use flash control compensation and select the flash mode just like you can with the built in flash gt 94 To use only the dedicated external flash If you want to use only the dedicated external flash just push down the built in flash To use the dedicated external flash and built in flash together With the built in flash you can also use the dedicated external flash to bounce light onto the subject to create a catch light effect to light the eyes of the subject more naturally When the built in flash and external flash are used together the built in flash provides about half of the light emitted from the dedicated external flash When you use the external flash to bounce light onto a subject in some cases the intensity of the external flash could be insufficient even with the range for flash shooting please remember that you may not be able to achieve the correct exposure To set the flash mode for the FL 40 When the dedicated external flash is mounted on the camera Shooting Dedicated External the camera automatically sets the flash for TTL AUTO and the intensity of the dedicated external flash can be controlled from P the camera With the mode dial set to M Manual mode you Ca TTL AUTO onl can select MANUAL on the dedicated external flash This allows 7 ony you to set the guide number on the dedicat
168. or Messages continued Control Panel my gv Viewfinder No more images can be stored on the card No display CARD FULL Card is full No space for storing more pictures 1 CARD FULL Buyjooys Buung 5 Z Q 2 D 2 Card is full and you cannot continue shooting Replace the card with a fresh card or delete images that you do not need or transfer the images to a computer and then delete all the images from the card Folder numbering has reached 999 or file numbering has reached 9999 so you cannot continue shooting Card is full so you cannot continue selecting or cancelling pictures for printing Selecting pictures for printing stores data on the card Replace the card with a fresh card or transfer the images to a computer and then delete all the images from the card Replace the card with a fresh card or delete images that you do not need or transfer the images to a computer and then delete all images from the card No display No display No display No display PICTURE ERROR Camera interior has overheated The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback but be used for other processing No display No display 1 CANNOT OPEN FILE BIOWEO SIY YUM The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback but be used for other processing JOYS aNd Switch the camera off and allow it to cool and then
169. ossible to save the batteries AE Denotes Automatic Exposure The built in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure This camera has three automatic exposure modes 1 P mode determines both aperture value and shutter speed 2 A mode determines shutter speed automatically based on the aperture value you select manually 3 mode determines the aperture value based on the shutter speed you select manually When you use the M mode you set both the aperture value and the shutter speed manually and the automatic exposure feature is not used AF target mark The AF target mark operates and allows autofocusing to operate correctly even in darkness aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera The larger the aperture the shorter the depth of field and the fuzzier the background The smaller the aperture the greater the depth of field and the sharper the background Aperture is measured in f stops Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures autofocus Autofocus is the camera system that precisely focuses the lens on the subject automatically With automatic focusing you can concentrate more on the framing and composition of the picture Half press the shutter button to engage autofocus and keep your finger on the shutter button After the subject is sharp wait for the expression or action you want and then fully press the shutter b
170. otating data storage media as contrasted with stationary recording media such as CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards a Microdrive cannot withstand strong shock or vibration When using a Microdrive always handle the camera carefully to protect the Microdrive and camera from vibration and shock especially while the Microdrive is writing data to or reading data from the disk General Precautions Never throw the camera onto a hard surface like a desk while the Microdrive is writing data to the disk e Never allow the camera to strike a hard object while the camera is hanging from your shoulder by its shoulder strap e Avoid using the camera in an area such as a construction site where there is a large amount of vibration e Avoid using the camera in a moving vehicle such as a jeep to reduce vibrations 26 Caring for the Microdrive Do not write on the label Do not peel off the label Do not paste anything over the label 2 e Always transport or store the Microdrive in its specially designed protective case e The Microdrive could become warm during prolonged use so handle it carefully e Keep the Microdrive away from office equipment or other electrical appliances that generate strong electromagnetic fields e Do not press down hard on the Microdrive cover Operating the Camera Using the Microdrive unit will rapidly increase the consumption of battery power To reduce the amount of battery power consumption pay attent
171. ote If you use the Macro Extension Lens Pro MCON 35 you can approach up to 12 cm approx 4 8 in At this distance when the camera is set for the TELE limit you can shoot a picture 49 W x 37 H mm approx 2 W x 1 5 H in e If you turn the zoom ring or focus ring while the card access lamp is blinking the battery capacity display may blink Switching the power switch off and on restores the normal display Shooting distance and perceived distortion The image may appear slightly distorted with some lenses With the camera set for wide angle distortion could increase as you bring the camera closer to the subject 41 Using the Built in Flash If the incident light on the subject is too low when you half press the shutter button you will see the low light warning 4 blinking intermittently in the lower left part of the viewfinder If this occurs press the flash button to raise the built in flash Now the flash will fire when you take the picture You can also use the flash to illuminate a dark subject positioned in front of strong backlighting Note e The low light warning 4 blinks while the flash is recharging and then lights up when charging is completed You cannot take a picture when the low light warning is blinking while the flash recharges Wait for the low light warning to stop blinking and then light up before you take the next picture 1 Press the flash button G The built in flash pops up 2 Half press
172. oting with the shutter speed set slower than 1 2 sec or in the bulb shooting mode gt 76 1 Press the menu button The menu is displayed on the monitor 7o 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to Ea or E E To jump to the above icon press A first On the arrow pad press gt to V w CO TO A a green highlight to Noise EKT ERAME OFF 1 3 L o 4 0 4 fom y 4 2 3 SS SHARP NORMAL SOFT ys HIGH NORMALE EOw Sy TIFF 2560x1920 1 1 4 Dj INTIERVALTIME OFF 3 3 Cla _ 3 S RS Noise mode mode BENS 115 Using the Noise Reduct Noise Reduction Mode continued O Press the x button The Noise Reduct is selected and the green highlight moves to fa O Check that the icon blinks in the control panel Control panel O Take a picture The noise reduction function does the exposure twice and starts the noise reduction procedure All of the six memory gauge bars blink at the beginning then the blinking bars disappear as the noise reduction procedure progresses You can take another picture when the memory gauge goes off ai O Control panel Note e This function does the exposure twice then removes the noise from each image Therefore it takes one minute or longer per shooting Further time is required for storing the image onto a card e In the noise reduction mode the burst m
173. ou cannot take a picure You will need to replace the card or move images on the card to a computer gt 24 173 161 Selecting Pictures for Printing This chapter describes how to select pictures for printing on a DPOF Data Print Order Format printer or by a DPOF printing service To print the pictures taken with this camera you can remove the memory card with the stored pictures from the camera and print them on a DPOF printer or have them printed by a DPOF printing service You can also transfer the pictures to a computer and then print them on a printer connected to the computer CAMEDIA Selecting Pictures and Number of Copies for Printing 4 You can select all or single pictures for printing and specify the number of copies for printing With the memory card in the camera you can select one or more pictures for printing and specify the number of copies for each print This information is stored on the card with each selected image so you can print the pictures with your own DPOF compatible printer or deliver the card to a print service which can provide DPOF printing You can select up to 998 images on the same card for printing and you can specify 1 10 copies for each selected picture Memory card with pictures to be selected for printing 164 Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want to select for printing gt 24 Check the control panel display and make sure t
174. ouch white balance You select an object like a white wall or a piece of white paper to be used as the white base to balance color in your picture before shooting Just point the camera at a sheet of white paper and press the quick reference one touch white balance button to set the white base for balancing color in the picture The setting that you capture is saved as a preset white balance setting and recorded in the camera s color temperature selections Preset white balance You select a color temperature setting appropriate for the light source For example use preset white balancing when you want to reproduce more red in a picture of a sunset or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting By experimenting with different preset white balancing settings you can achieve a variety of pleasing color effects in your pictures 102 Preset white balance settings and color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature a concept of physics that with incandescent lighting corresponds roughly to the absolute filament temperature of an incandescent lamp expressed on the Kelvin K temperature scale The higher the color temperature the richer the light in bluish and the poorer in reddish the lower the color temperature the richer the light in reddish and the poorer in bluish It follows then that the color temperatures of fluorescent lights are unsuitable a
175. own the record mode button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the desired quality setting in the control panel Control panel e g IS mode iS LODI ELLI ener O o sa 3 Seed a ur Se A Booed Se as 250 55 esp W io 55 esp W 25a 55 esp 250 55 esp 50 55 E a 5 a et a m om ct om Not 15 Ta Ta 15 fa Control panel e g PS mode is ais ats an ant LOD CLI LODI at SH Ha saj SAN ae ee Sb _ Sib Se 56 esp 250 55 esp 50 55 ESP a ont EV T m Pat f f 15 Control panel display Resolution Compression IS mode Noise Reduction mode PS mode Factory setting Factory setting 1 1 TIFF 2560 x 1920 pixels FULL cannot be set TIFF 2560 x 1920 pixels FULL ing ee SHQ SHQ 2560 x 1920 pixels FULL 1 2 7 HQ HQ 2560 x 1920 pixels FULL 1 8 SQ SQ 1280 x 960 pixels SXGA 1 8 1 Blinks when RAW is set 2 Blinks when the PS mode is set not compressed 109 Selecting Image Quality Record Mode continued RAW Data Shooting Data output straight from the CCD is in the format 10 bits channel This data called RAW data is saved as a file with an orf file extension Because a file with the orf extension is a special file it cannot be used by most software applications However files saved in RAW data format can be restore
176. press lt to a CompactFlash card move the green highlight to YES Press the x button A progress bar is displayed as the images are copied After copying is completed the first displayed image appears Cannot copy NO CARD displayed The destination card is not inserted in the camera Insert the destination card CARD FULL displayed Storage space on the destination card is insufficient Create more space on the destination card by deleting images You can also copy fewer images by selecting only the images that you want to copy gt 154 WRITE PROTECT displayed The card selected to store the copied image is protected with a protect seal Replace the card select the other card or remove the 0 protect seal Folder and file names of copied pictures Copied images are assigned new file names and stored in a new folder The date and time the images were created time stamp retain the original creation date and time stored with the images Copying images not taken with this camera All pictures taken with this camera are stored in DCF Design rule for Camera File system format Pictures taken and stored with another camera can be copied if they are in DCF format Pictures not in DCF format cannot be copied to a memory card in this camera Caution To avoid interrupting the copy operation while images are being copied from one card to another never switch the camera off never reset the mode dial and never op
177. press the shutter button The remote control receiver self timer lamp on the front of the camera lights for 10 seconds blinks for 2 seconds and then the shutter releases After you take the picture the camera remains in the self timer mode To release the camera from the self timer mode switch the camera off and switch it on again Self timer lamp After pressing the shutter button the self timer lamp lights for 10 seconds blinks for 2 seconds and then the shutter releases To cancel self timer mode If you want to cancel the shot press the drive button before the shutter releases If you want to cancel the self timer mode select any mark other than the self timer mark or just switch the camera off and on again Note e Remember that the camera performs autofocusing when you press the shutter button so to avoid ruining the focus of the picture never stand in front of the camera when you half press and then fully press the shutter button 121 LPEAE SEM Using the Camera Remote Unit RM 1 With the camera in the remote mode you can release the shutter without touching the camera using the RM 1 remote control The shutter will release 2 seconds after pressing the transmit button on the remote unit 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M 2 When the monitor is displayed if you press the monitor button ol the display goes off The remote control cannot be used with the monitor display on 3
178. proximate distance from the camera to the subject This information is used to roughly focus the image of the subject by moving the lens and then more precise focusing is conducted by the part of the CCD that receives the light from the lens When the subject is in focus the AF correct mark in the viewfinder lights However with some subjects dark subjects or subjects of low contrast the CCD may not operate accurately so focusing is conducted only with the infrared light emitted from the AF port With the macro mode mark or conversion lens mark displayed in the control panel focusing is performed only with the CCD AF port The infrared light emitted here meters the distance to the subject 1st stage focusing LG von the lens to a position for focus based on the light passing through the lens at 2nd stage the AF correct mark in the viewfinder lights 64 Focusing subjects not in the center of the viewfinder The camera focuses on the subject covered by the AF target mark in the viewfinder When you need to focus on a subject that is not under the AF target mark in the center of the picture point the camera and cover the subject with the AF target mark in the viewfinder half press the shutter button and then while holding down the shutter button compose the picture again Half pressing and holding down the shutter button locks the focus AF target mark 1 Cover the subject with the AF target mark in the vi
179. puter Transferring Pictures to a Computer Monitor Menus Having a problem Appendices Glossary Index Basics for Everyone Advanced Features Specifications Troubleshooting Camera Error Messages _ h ome _ CAMEDIA E 20 Features Here is a quick summary of this camera s most exciting features for professional photographers publishers advertisers or anyone experienced with an SLR camera who wants to make the transition to a digital camera High Quality Images e High Quality CCD with approximately 4 950 000 pixels effective pixels e 9 36 mm f 2 0 f 2 4 fully multi coated 4x aspherical and ED glass zoom lens for reliable reproduction of beautiful natural color e Highly acclaimed balance achieved with digital ESP metering spot metering and center weighted averaging metering and a dual autofocusing system to cover low light and low contrast situations e Noise Reduction mode allows to reduce noises on a picture with low light shooting Functionality e Approximately 60 ms shutter release timing sequence shooting at 2 2 frames sec up to 4 frames in IS mode and 7 frames in PS mode e Even in the macro close up mode you can zoom on an area up to 20 cm 8 inches from the lens of the camera e Dual Scan Mode Interlaced scan IS mode for highest pixel resolution and Progressive scan PS mode for faster shutter speeds to 1 5000 second e A wide choice of 5 different battery types e Dur
180. r 137 slide show starting 148 slow synchro mark in control panel 11 slow synchronization mode LT Te p RORE PERERA EERTE EEE EETA 90 SM SmartMedia card cee 129 SM CF memory card button location v 20 eee tae es 9 SmartMedia card control panel SM 0 129 Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath MAFP 2N E 184 formatting card inserting PC Card Adapter MA 2 E provided with camera Reader Writer removing selecting SmartMedia labels provided with camera s 14 SmartMedia protect seals provided with camera 4 14 SmartMedia static free case provided with camera 00 14 software CD ROM provided with camera 00 14 speaker lOCAtION sansrecent evened 10 specifications CAMO iaren 190 191 spot metering defined mark in control pane mark in viewfinder spot metering area mark in viewfinder ee 12 sQ compression resolution standard quality storage capacity 210 storage capacity fabless eee eee ob 30 strap attaching to camera provided with camera strap eyelet location sub dial function location subject blurred movement freezing moving not in center of viewfinder subjects difficult to focus substitute focusing substitute focusing focusing difficult subjects 66 procedure
181. r release and you would see the tail lights trailing behind the car because the vehicle was Moving vehicle captured by the flash at the end of the slow shutter release In order Photographed in 2nd Curtain to use slow shutter release effectively first set the mode dial to mode showing lights trailing Shutter priority mode and select a slow shutter speed behind 90 Fill in Flash 4 Use fill in flash when you want the flash always to fire regardless of the light conditions For example if the subject s face appears dark in front of strong backlighting if a tree or other large object is casting a shadow on the subject s face or when shooting under fluorescent or other artificial lighting to achieve the best color reproduction you should use the fill in flash mode However the flash could lose its effect when shooting a subject in extremely bright light Use exposure compensation or use spot metering to meter the light only on the part of the subject that you want to shoot gt 83 Red eye Reduction To prevent the occurrence of the red eye phenomenon in the eyes of photographed subjects the camera fires 10 short burst flashes to contract the pupils of the eyes before the main flash fires When you use this flash mode there is a 1 second delay before the flash fires after full pressing the shutter button so make sure that the camera is steady Red eye reduction may not always be completely effective for the following reason
182. ra automatically selects the aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject so you can take the picture without adjusting the exposure Set the mode dial to P Program mode 2 Take the picture P Program mode aperture values and shutter speeds With the camera set in the Program mode a program automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject 5 N6 N7 8 9 N0 Mt 2 X38 N NI NS N7 NB 9 N20 Ev 4 R Aperture f11 2 f8 1 e S mode 5 6 0 N N f4 1 y NPN TELE lt iS PS mode 12 8 2 NC NTN NT NTS f2 N WIDE f1 4 f1 8s 4s 2s 1s 12 1 4 1 8 115 1 30 1 60 1125 1250 150 W0 12000 100 Shutter speed Adjusting the exposure With the mode dial set to P Program mode the camera automatically selects the optimum exposure but if you want to make the picture brighter or darker press exposure compensation button 4 to use the exposure compensation feature Using Exposure Compensation gt 84 71 Setting the Aperture Value A Mode With the mode dial set to A Aperture priority mode you can select the aperture value for your shots Because adjusting the physical size of the aperture determines the amount of light allowed to enter the camera through the lens the aperture setting expresses the actual size of the aperture It is important to remember however that the smaller the value of the apertu
183. re setting the larger the diameter of the aperture and conversely the larger the value of the aperture setting the smaller the diameter of the aperture Opening the aperture not only allows more light into the lens to compensate for low light conditions but shortens the depth of field as well Use a large aperture to focus only the subject and blur the background when you want to shoot a portrait On the other hand use a small aperture to focus both the subject and the background Large Aperture f2 4 Small Aperture f11 To focus the subject and blur To focus the subject and the the background select a background select a large small aperture value for a aperture value for a small large aperture aperture Fine adjustment of aperture and shutter speed If the brightness is adjusted with fine adjustment of the aperture value in some cases it may appear that the shutter speed drive is not adjusting shutter speed The displayed aperture value is the value of the optical aperture and the shutter speed is calculated based on the CCD s sensitivity to the brightness of the light to determine the optimum exposure In order to achieve this the aperture value and shutter speed may occasionally appear not to be adjusting in fine increments and does not indicate a malfunction of the camera Bright spots in the picture If you see extremely bright spots in your images caused by sunlight or reflected sunlight this is a phenomenon called
184. recommend the use of Ni MH batteries lithium battery packs or the lithium polymer battery in preference to AA R6 alkaline batteries Battery service life The service life of batteries is affected by many factors battery type manufacturer how and where the camera is used and so on Note The following conditions listed below could cause the batteries to discharge quickly even without taking pictures e Repeatedly half pressing the shutter button or turning the manual focus ring e Repeatedly zooming on a subject e Leaving the monitor on e Leaving the camera connected to a computer Inserting the lithium battery pack CR V3 Two lithium battery packs are required a Caution e e o oo 0o0o0000000000000000000000000o0o0o0ooooooo e The lithium battery pack CR V3 cannot be recharged Power switch Make sure the white line on the power switch is at the OFF position If the power switch is set to ON move it to the OFF position White line Power is OFF Power is ON Make sure that the card access lamp is off If the card access lamp is blinking wait for it to go off Raise the battery compartment knob and turn it to the open position in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration Card access lamp Caution escececcecececece ee eeecee If you remove the battery holder with the camera power on the current mode and time may be reset The picture just taken may not be stored on the
185. rger around the edges than what you see through the viewfinder The viewfinder displays 95 of the composed picture Cannot see through the viewfinder Make sure that the lens cover has been removed e Check the eyepiece shutter lever on the left side of the viewfinder If it is down raise it gt 9 When the subject in the viewfinder is dark Check the power switch If the power switch is at the OFF position move it to ON If the power is off with the power switch in the ON position the camera may have powered itself off Move to OFF then move to ON again Note e Do not subject the lens to physical shocks Framing a picture with the monitor O Press the monitor button 0 You can see the same view in the monitor and the viewfinder However framing pictures through the monitor consumes more battery power than when using the viewfinder Eyepiece shutter NU iever To prevent light from behind the camera entering the viewfinder lower the eyepiece shutter lever ae Move the monitor lock release button to the left see illustration The upper part of the monitor projects about 1cm 0 3 in from the camera If you need to raise the monitor pull the bottom out GO 00 Hold the camera as steady as possible Hold the camera carefully without blocking the lens flash or AF port with the camera strap your fingers etc Q Compose the picture in the monitor The picture that
186. ring Pictures to a Computer This chapter describes what you need to transfer images from a memory card to an IBM compatible computer or Macintosh Setting up computer connection An included computer connection kit can be used to connect the camera directly to your computer Options for reading images from memory cards A variety of optional devices allow you alternate methods for reading images from memory cards and transferring them to a computer CAMEDIA Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a Direct Connection With the camera connected to a personal computer via a direct connection with a USB cable the computer can read image data directly from a card set in the camera The computer may require setting up for the operating system in use the first time it is started up with the camera connected The USB cable connection procedure varies depending on your computer s OS Operating System Check your OS and corresponding procedure using the flow chart below Confirm the operating system in use 7175 Windows 2000 Windows 98 98SE Professional Me Mac OS9 0 9 1 4 t 4 Refer to the Software Installation Guide Connect Camera to Computer gt 176 e Confirm Camera to Computer Connection e Confirm Camera Recognized as Disk Drive by Computer 4 Image File is Read by Computer Download 178 v Disconnect Cable 181 Notes
187. rinters Disk E w a a Control Panel DiakUp Scheduled Networking Tasks j Tobiect s EJ My Computer Z File Edt View Go Favorites Help B TE a ere Up t w Back Fone Paste Addes E z DCM Dim BEES Eie Edt View Go Favorites Help e S o a a Back Fone Up Cut Copy Paste Addiess 9 Exocm H E STOOOLYMP gt 1000lymp olx File Edt View Go Favorites Help 5 th Bak Forward Up Cut__Copy Ad ress 3 E vamo P1010003 PIGiGOGjpg P1010005ipg Paste oO Connect the camera and the O O O amp O OOD computer 176 The card installed in the camera is recognized as a folder by the computer Double click the My Computer icon Double click the Removable Disk icon labeled for the camera A window including the DCIM folder opens Double click the DCIMP folder A window including the 100OLYMP folder opens Open the 100OLYMP folder A window opens and displays the images stored on the card Use Windows Explorer to copy download the images from the card folder to any folder on the computer For details about how to copy files and other file handling operations refer to your Windows documentation or online Help 179 Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a Direct Connection continued Macintosh o untitled Z 1 item 206 9 MB availa
188. rking an image for protection does not protect it from erasure if the card is reformatted To protect a memory card attach an adhesive protect seal to the card Individual image files can also be protected using the camera s controls PS Progressive Scan Mode The camera operates with the electronic shutter with shutter speeds up to 1 4000 sec and also at 1 18000 sec in S and M modes However vertical resolution is reduced to 1 2 that of the IS Mode quality The quality of the image is based on the number of pixels used to construct the image file With your camera four settings are possible and these settings are in ascending order of better quality SQ standard quality HQ high quality SHQ super high quality and TIFF tagged image file format You should remember that the better the quality the larger the size of the file and the larger the file the more space required for storing the file on the memory card For example the file size of a picture taken at SHQ will be much larger than a picture taken at HQ quick reference white balancing In this mode the camera memorizes a white light source as a reference for balancing white against overall color of the image RAW Refers to raw data data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance sharpness contrast etc This file format has been developed by Olympus for viewing and processing with our own software You may not be able to open or process thes
189. rmat copying images in 153 155 deleting non DCF format images 157 default settings POSLOFING zacsit aAa 138 deleting all images ste all pictures from card 156 images that cannot be deleted 157 non DCF format images 157 selected pictures from card 49 difficult subject autofocus center glare fast moving subject low contrast no vertical lines A two objects at different distances 66 digital ESP metering defined mark in control panel mark in viewfinder diopter adjustment ring adjusting location display time image preview while recording 133 SONO inai eves ara 133 distance distance and range distortion distance meter location DPOF drive button Jlo a hi o la TOREEN iene 9 E enlarged display playback eee 45 46 erase button deleting pictures location error messages problems and solutions 199 200 summary table 199 200 exposure adjusting x bracketing 86 compensation 84 locking 85 exposure compensation displaying current setting setting exposure compensation button WOCatOM eaea vient dist EENEN 9 exposure compensation setting mark in viewfinder eee 12 external flash cautions for non dedicated flash units 99 i 96 restrictions on non dedicated flash units 99 using with built in flash
190. rol panel the aperture is expose the shot Correct the problem by closed the widening the aperture reducing the aperture value F aperture value If the indication continues increases to blink raise the ISO setting or use the flash Take the picture Note e If you set the aperture value manually that setting will remain in effect even after you switch to another shooting or switch the camera off and on If you set the camera in the shooting mode again the camera will return to the same aperture value However the camera does not retain automatically selected aperture settings 73 Setting the Shutter Speed S Mode With the mode dial set to S Shutter priority mode you can set the shutter speed for the movement of the subject and take a picture For example if you take a picture of an athlete in motion you can freeze the subject for a sharp picture or show the subject moving through an arc of blurred movement for artistic effect With a slow shutter speed you can also point the camera at a moving subject and move the camera to achieve the effect of blurred motion PS mode Progressive Scan allows setting a faster shutter speed gt 80 Fast shutter speed 1 250 sec Slow shutter speed 1 15 sec A fast shutter speed can stop and A slow shutter speed can show freeze the action of a moving the flow of the action of a subject moving subject To prevent camera shake Use a monopod or tripod to prev
191. rtificial light sources There are gaps in the hues from the color temperatures of fluorescent light If these differences in hue are small they can be calculated with color temperature and this is called correlative color temperature The 4000K and 4500K preset settings in this camera are correlative color temperature and should not be considered strictly as color temperature values Use for shooting sessions under fluorescent lights 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 K ttt tite dott ef o awe ajpueg ging 4461 pym JOH JUSOSSJON SUM Aep 1e3 9 JSCOIBAQ Aep se9 9 uo peys JUS9SEJON a IYM su U White balance with a flash We recommend using the auto white balancing with the flash If you intend to use preset white balancing select 6500K for the color temperature When shooting with the flash always play back your pictures and check the results Various conditions can affect color temperature and how color is reproduced in your pictures Monitor display The specified white balance setting is applied to the image displayed in the monitor Note e The scale indicates the approximate color temperature for each light source One can only say that actual sunlight is about 5500K and fluorescent lights about 4000K 103 Qe o Using White Balance With the camera in the auto white balance mode the camera automatically registers the whitest part of the subject framed in the viewfinder and uses this as a
192. s The subject was not looking directly at the camera when the flash fired e The subject was not looking at the camera when the preliminary flashes fired e The subject was too far from the camera Differences among subjects in their physical reactions to the preliminary flashes Example of the red eye Flash Suppression When the built in flash is not raised the flash suppression mark displays in the control panel With the flash set for Auto Flash the flash unit fires automatically depending on the incident light When the automatic flash is not required close the flash unit 91 Selecting a Flash Mode continued To select the flash mode press and hold down the flash mode button and turn the main dial or sub dial Turn the main dial or sub dial to the right to display the available settings in the order indicated by the arrow in the table below Turning either dial to the left displays the settings opposite the direction of the arrow in the table Flash control modes for the P Program A Aperture priority modes 7 Red eye 225 Fires automatically Always Control Panel Display Flashmode Reduction Flash Timimg indarklight fires None Auto flash NO 1st curtain YES NO Auto flash x Red eye Reduction YES 1st curtain YES NO Slow synchro x SLOW __ Red eye Reduction Ter eutaln YES NO 5 SLOW Slow synchro NO 1st curtain YES NO Slow synchro sn
193. s By switching the white balance setting from Auto to a preset setting manually you can enhance the beauty of colors in a sunset or a fireworks display In the Auto white balance mode white is used as the base color for reference in reproducing the colors of sunsets and fireworks so the colors in a sunset may not appear red and the colors in fireworks may not appear as beautiful To improve the accuracy of color reproduction in these cases press and hold down the white balance mode button 8 turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the number 5500 clear daylight Sunset does not appear red when appear in the control panel and then take the shot with the Auto white balance ict mode oe To increase the amount of red in the pictures select 6500 overcast daylight or to reduce the amount of red select 3700 incandescent bulb You can manually select one of the seven available white balance settings to experiment and achieve the artistic color effects that you desire in your pictures Using Preset White Balance 107 Sunset appears in more natural red when shot with preset white Fireworks are difficult to focus on Move the focus balance 5500 mode switch to MF manual focus then use the focus ring to focus on the shots For the best results use a tripod and RM CB1 remote cable Set a very slow shutter speed then release the shutter The exposure can be done in A S and M modes Since fireworks are o
194. s 12 seconds after pressing the shutter button so you can include yourself in the picture Remote shutter release You can use the electronic remote unit RM 1 to release the shutter from in front of the camera or use the remote cable RM CB1 attached to the camera to release the shutter without manually pressing the shutter release and avoid camera shake during a slow shutter release Time lapse photography With the camera in the time lapse mode you can set the camera to take pictures at any specified interval from 1 minute up to 24 hours in units of 1 minute Memory card selection With a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card installed in the camera you can select either card for storing images After one card fills up just select the other card so you can continue shooting e Shutter release sound You can set the camera to emit a sound at shutter release or switch this feature off e Warning beep You can set the camera to emit a beep to alert you that a task has been completed autofocus exposure compensation lock etc or you can switch this feature off CAMEDIA Image display time You can set the amount of time each picture is displayed on the monitor while it is being saved on the memory card Setting the date and time You can set the current date and time for images taken Sleep mode You can set the amount of time the camera remains idle before it powers down and enters the sleep mode If the camera remains in th
195. s different from the intended subject but at the same distance as the subject that is difficult to autofocus on When focus is locked you then recompose on the intended subject while keeping the shutter button at half press and then fully press the shutter button to take the picture formatting a memory card Formatting also refers to initializing a SmartMedia CompactFlash or Microdrive memory card after you buy it so it can be used with the camera or formatting the card to erase all images stored on the card gross pixel resolution The total number of pixels in the CCD Not all the pixels are used to create the image histogram A simple graphic which displays the distribution of bright and dark pixels in the viewed image ICC Profile A file format provided by the International Color Consortium ICC formed in the early 1990 s The profile format is used to convert color data between native device color spaces and device independent color spaces in order to achieve better color management of data created on input display and output devices incident light The amount of light falling on the subject IS Interlace Scan Mode Camera operates with the mechanical shutter with shutter speeds up to 1 640 sec The maximum resolution 4 95 effective megapixels of the CCD is possible ISO Refers to the sensitivity of 35 mm film commonly referred to as film speed The scale of sensitivity standardized by the International Standards Orga
196. s on the size of the images which is determined by the record mode setting including resolution and compression settings when the pictures are taken CompactFlash memory card adapter A device which enables a computer to read images from the memory card The memory card is removed from the camera and inserted into the memory card adapter then the memory card adapter with the memory card inserted are loaded in the card slot of the computer DCF Denotes Design rule for Camera Files A camera file system standard employed with this camera and other digital cameras difficult subjects These are subjects which are difficult to focus with the autofocus and autoexposure features Generally you may find it difficult to use autofocus with 1 subjects of low contrast 2 subjects immersed in very bright light 3 subjects without vertical lines 4 subjects at different distances from the camera 4 and fast moving subjects Digital ESP metering ESP denotes Electro Selective Pattern The picture composed in the viewfinder is divided into several equal sections and then the metered readings of these sections are averaged A sunset or sunrise is ideal for this method of metering because each section of the picture is metered separately and then averaged so the sun does not disrupt the reading diopter adjustment Allows eyeglass wearers to focus the AF target mark in the viewfinder If you wear eyeglasses and the AF target mark is difficult to see in
197. s used to set the aperture value and the sub dial is used to select the shutter speed Important Parts and Names continued Monitor button gt 35 Press to switch monitor off on In P A S or M mode press twice rapidly to enter playback mode press again to leave playback mode Menu button gt 186 Press to open menu in the monitor OK button gt 186 Arrow pad gt 186 When using the menus press the pointers on the arrow pad to move the green highlight to select options and then press the button Monitor gt 12 If you press the monitor button with the mode dial set to P A Monitor lock release button gt 35 Allows you to raise monitor and change angle of view Erase button gt 49 Protect button gt 48 INFO button 12 68 146 S or M you can use the Use to change information on the monitor like the viewfinder monitor while shooting or playing with the mode dial set to back playback gt you can view images of pictures that you have taken If you press the menu button you can open and use the menus Shutter button gt 36 AF port gt 64 Quick reference one touch Remote control receiver white balance button gt 105 self timer lamp gt 121 123 Strap eyelet 15 Note me To prevent damage or the loss of valuable data never place a credit card cash card pre paid card with magnetic codes a floppy disk and other type of storage media affected
198. switch the camera on again Remove the card wipe clean the electrical contacts insert the card and then try again If the message is displayed again the card can no longer be used You may be able to use the card again if you format it However formatting the card will erase all images stored on the card The picture cannot be displayed for playback with this camera Jeyjoue YIM JOYS BIN O1q Select and display the picture on the camera used to take the picture The sizes of the clusters on SmartMedia CompactFlash and Microdrive cards differ Therefore you may not be able to store exactly the same number of images on the various cards For this reason you may not be able to copy all the images from a full card to the other card even if it is completely empty You will see the CARD FULL message before copying is completed In this case you should delete some images that you do not need or for the target card use a higher capacity card 200 Glossary of Selected Terms A mode Denotes Aperture priority mode In the A mode you choose the aperture for the effect you want to create in the picture and the camera selects the shutter speed AC adapter The alternate power source for the camera Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the camera and then plug the adapter into a common household wall outlet When you use the AC adapter the camera does not use battery power Use the AC adapter whenever p
199. tart selecting a large batch of pictures for printing check the battery check in the viewfinder and make sure sufficient battery power is available or if possible connect the optional AC adapter While selecting pictures for printing never switch the camera off or open the memory card cover If you are interrupted during picture selection for printing you will have to start again Images stored as RAW data cannot be selected for printing 108 110 e The level of DPOF compatibility is different for some printers and you could experience some problems in printing pictures selected for printing with the print reserve features on the camera gt 172 169 Selecting Pictures for Date or Time Stamping You can set images selected for printing to be stamped with the date or time not both when they are printed When this setting is applied it applies to all pictures selected for printing Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want Memory card to select for date or time stamp with pictures to printing gt 24 be selected for date or time 2 Check the control panel display stamp printing and make sure that the mark for the source card SmartMedia 9S or CompactFlash Microdrive is displayed If the mark is not displayed press and hold down the SM CF memory card button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until it is displayed 3 Set the mode dial to print reserve Oo O
200. ter sold separately E An optional Olympus CAMEDIA brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet Be sure to use the specified AC adapter Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camere is being used Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service Center for details af O Make sure the white line on the power switch is at the OFF position If the power switch is set to ON move it to the OFF position 2 Make sure that the card access lamp is off Plug the AC adapter power cord into a power outlet O On the lower left side of the camera locate the cover with the amp mark and open it Plug the other end of the AC adapter power cord into the DC IN jack Power outlet Note The AC adapter may become slightly warm during prolonged use This is normal and does not indicate a problem Warning eee Follow these simple guidelines to ensure safe operation of the camera e Use the correct AC adapter To avoid damaging the camera personal injury or other unexpected problems connect and use only the AC adapter recommended for use with this camera Olympus can accept no responsibility for damage or injury caused by using an AC adapter that is not rated and approved for use with this camera e Use the correct power source Use only the optional AC adapter intended for use with this camera Use the AC adapter with this camera only in the country
201. the cap over the lens and then release the latches To remove the cap Press on the latches and pull the cap off Caution eeccececece eee eeeeeee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee e While the card access lamp is blinking never open the card cover or unplug the AC adapter If the power supply to the camera is interrupted while the camera is saving a picture on a card this could cause the camera to reset all operation mode settings date time etc could damage images already stored on the card or could prevent other pictures from being saved on the card 50 Shooting Techniques General Introduction This chapter briefly introduces some basic techniques you can apply to different situations and shoot beautiful professional looking pictures to achieve the effects that you want even if you have little experience using a camera Portraits You can vary the aperture setting to blur portrait background adjust flash and select a different metering mode to create artistic effects in portraits Portraits Backlit subjects By lighting a subject from behind with backlighting you can soften shadows on the face and add highlight to the outlines of the subject s hair Subject in daylight shadow Even with sufficient light on the subject you can set the flash to fire and reduce daylight shadows on the subject and get beautiful results Subject and background both in focus There will be occasions when you want to change the aperture v
202. the background could wash out If you use the flash both the subject and the background can be shot with the correct exposure Flash mode button Press the flash button to raise the flash unit Hold down the flash mode button Main dial and then turn the main dial or sub dial When you see the mark displayed in the control panel the camera is in the fill in flash mode 54 Shooting the Subject and Background Both in Focus Select a large aperture value such as f8 to have both your subject and the background EZ scenery in focus Set the mode dial to A Aperture priority mode and then select a large aperture value by turning the main dial Note The number for the aperture value is inversely proportional to the aperture diameter Selecting a large number 11 for example decreases the diameter of the aperture lengthens the depth of field and brings the background into focus Setting the Aperture Value 72 However selecting a large aperture value in low light will slow down the shutter speed causing the picture to blur as a result of camera shake Under these conditions try to steady the camera as much as possible by leaning against the side of a building a tree or a lamp post or mount the camera on a tripod Viewfinder Aperture value Subject not centered in the viewfinder 65 55 Shooting Moving Subjects When you shoot a moving subject like a runner or a
203. the brightness of the center and periphery of the image area does not vary greatly See also digital ESP metering and spot metering close up Taking pictures with the camera very close to the subject With this camera you can take pictures within the range 20 60 cm 8 inches 23 5 inches in the macro mode When shooting close ups with long exposures make sure that the subject is still and that the camera is steady to avoid camera shake 201 Glossary of Selected Terms continued color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature a concept of theoretial physics that with incandescent lighting corresponds roughly to the absolute lamp filament temperature expressed on the Kelvin K temperature scale The higher the color temperature the richer the light in bluish and the poorer in reddish the lower the color temperature the richer the light in reddish and the poorer in bluish You may encounter difficulties with color reproduction when shooting indoors under fluorescent lighting or where sunlight and fluorescent lighting are both present Your camera is provided with a white balance adjustment feature that you can use to compensate for the odd effects of color combinations of color you may occasionally see in your pictures CompactFlash A memory card which can be inserted in the camera for storing images The number of images that you can store on one card depend
204. the step numbers on the right Move the mode dial to align the mark with Mode Dial Setting Tells you the possible mode dial settings required to follow the Setting Tables procedure Initial settings defaults are P P Program mode indicated in bold Camera automatically selects the best aperture value and shutter speed for the shot se ai A fer cise tien A Aperture priority mode Indicates the IS tenor i corresponding Allows you to set the aperture step number of value camera selects the shutter speed the procedure on 5 F z the right VE S S Shutter priority mode f aes Allows you to set the shutter speed camera selects the aperture value MM M Manual mode Allows you to set both the shutter speed and aperture value iG gt Playback mode Allows you to display on the monitor images of pictures you have taken ee When shooting mode is set for P A S or M rapidly press Monitor button twice to enter the playback mode Q oreson ape Yor Arenor fovea rtre mrov pass prase Dio movo e arrini einai Using the Menus To open the next page of a menu in the direction indicated by the arrows 4 D gt press the appropriate pointer on the Tre markis payed in the contrai pansi Wren a seting other han NORMAL pnns Q Press te bution to stat o soning Te greon itt retus tothe sharp pon man
205. the synchro terminal polarization Otherwise the flash does not fire even if it is connected to the camera Consult your flash dealer e The dedicated FL 40 external flash doesn t synchronize with a generic flash since the FL 40 pre flashes To synchronize minus them set the FL 40 to MANUAL Polarization of the flash synchro socket terminal 99 Taking Pictures Color and Quality In this section we will show you how to set up white balance select the record mode and use the sharpness contrast noise reduction and histogram options to enhance the image to be shot There can be great differences in the way the camera reproduces color in images taken in natural or artificial light especially under fluorescent lights In such cases you may need to adjust the white balance setting of the camera in order to achieve the best natural color reproduction in pictures taken indoors under incandescent or fluorescent lighting You can select the record mode best suited for your purpose You can select a high quality setting to produce the best quality image possible resulting in a larger file size but reducing the number of images that you can save on a card If your aim is to store more images on a card or to store as many images as possible on a card you can select a lower quality setting which will compress the images into smaller file sizes allowing you to store more images on a single card CAMEDIA LPEAE SEMI Achievi
206. the viewfinder adjust the view with the diopter adjustment ring Turn the diopter adjustment ring until you see the AF target mark come into sharp focus DPOF Means Digital Print Order Format A format standard used by DPOF compatible printers employed by printing services which allow you to get more reliable photofinishing services using memory cards You can specify which pictures that you want printed whether to stamp the prints with the time or date the number of copies to print and whether prints are to be single or multiple index printing effective pixel resolution The number of pixels used in the CCD to create the image EV An abbreviation for Exposure Value EV 0 with the aperture stopped at f 1 and shutter speed is set for 1 second with ISO at 100 The EV value increases by 1 as the aperture is stopped up by 1 stop or if shutter speed is increased by 1 step Conversely the EV value decreases by 1 for every aperture stop below 1 or if shutter speed is decreased 1 step If the ISO is adjusted EV increases by one if the ISO setting is doubled and decreases by 1 if the ISO setting is halved exposure Generally the amount of light used to create an image The amount of light is controlled by the shutter speed and the size of the aperture when the picture is taken exposure compensation Manually increasing or decreasing the exposure which has been set by AE automatic exposure When exposure is increased this is called plus comp
207. ts through monitor through viewfinder shooting mode aperture aperture priority mode burst mode manual mode program mode remote selecting self timer sequential shooting burst mode shutter priority shutter speed shooting mode menu SUMIMALY A areae 187 shooting techniques backlit subjects close u daylight shadow daylight synchro fireworks 61 moving subjects night scenes portraits i subject against night scene background 60 subject and background focus 55 SHQ compression resolution storage capacity super high quality shutter button autofocus full press half press location operation Shutter priority mode setting shutter speed 75 Index continued shutter release Operation eee 36 37 sound emitted on release 130 shutter sound SOttinG enra 130 shutter speed automatically selected in P mode 71 control panel described at displaying current setting 147 er EEEE AE EEN STEET 56 mark in control panel mark in viewfinder moving subjects night scenes setting setting manually shooting modes shooting moving subjects slow slow with time lapse photography 126 viewfinder ceeeeeees 75 77 sleep mode auto power off after 1 hour 136 function 136 setting time
208. tter may close during the flash and part of the light might not be used in the exposure oo Do not attempt to use any flash unit other than the FL 40 which employs electronic flash control between the flash unit and the camera Setting a non dedicated flash unit 1 Using auto flash controlled by the external flash The intensity of the flash must be adjusted with the controls on the flash unit The f stop and ISO settings on the flash unit must match these settings on the camera Depending on the shooting conditions you may not be able to achieve satisfactory exposure In this case you will have to adjust the aperture values and ISO settings on both the camera and the external flash unit Flash control settings performed on the camera are ignored by the flash unit N If you want to set the guide number on the external flash calculate the aperture value from the guide number camera to subject distance and the ISO setting Cautions about using external flash units other than the FL 40 Even when is displayed a generic external flash fires for every shot If you do not want the flash to fire switch if off If the flash continues to fire after the flash is switched off disconnect the flash from the camera Further the intensity of such a flash must be controlled by adjustments on the external flash unit The results in your pictures could differ depending on the shooting conditions type of external flash unit used and the c
209. tter speed aperture value Exposure compensation White balance setting Folder name file name ISO When set to AUTO the ISO value while shooting appears Flash intensity compensation Frame number or rate of enlargement if Date picture Time picture image enlarged for display taken taken ZEZEN STA DCF standard MERA Bn Goch file number J101 09101 0000 Print Services Not Handling DPOF If you use a print service without DPOF order the print specifying the DCF standard file numbers If you use frame numbers for ordering unwanted images may be printed Note When the image is processed with a graphic software application on a computer the information of image including the data setting is erased When you save the image after processing you must be careful not to write over files of the same name However if you use CAMEDIA Master this information is not lost after you save the image Record mode SQ SHQ etc is not displayed Currently selected memory card and frame number are always displayed 147 O Automatic Playback Slide Show You can play back in order all the images stored on a memory card as a continuous slide show Starting from the currently selected image each succeeding image is displayed for 5 seconds After the last image is displayed the automatic slide show will start again from the first image stored on the card and continue to show all the pictures until you switch this
210. tton The menu opens in the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the index all mark f On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to SELECT ALL 7 Press the X button SELECT ALL is displayed On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES SELECT ALL Taking a picture after selecting index printing Press the x button The print reserve icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the images are being selected for printing When the print reserve selection is completed the first displayed image appears If you take more pictures after selecting all the pictures on a card for index printing the exclamation mark will appear to warn you that not all pictures on the card are selected for index printing Repeat the procedure above to ensure that all pictures on the card are selected for index printing Cancelling all pictures selected for index printing At Step 6 above on the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to CLEAR ALL Then follow the remaining steps to complete the procedure Index Printing Index printing prints several images arranged as shown The number of images printed on a sheet is determined by the printer in use Note CSM1 ALE AEE eaa Aue UNE SELECT NCEEAR AL AL e Selecting a large number of pictures for printing could take a long time Before you s
211. tual capacity of the card will be slightly more or less than the capacity indicated Selecting Image Quality Record Mode 108 31 When the Number of Storable Pictures Is Not Displayed 0 and blinking in the control panel The card is full and can no longer store pictures do one of the following e If a SmartMedia and CompactFlash Microdrive card are both inserted select the other card gt 129 e Delete unneeded images from the full card gt 49 e Select a record mode that produces a smaller file size Remove the full card and insert a new card or a card with more space Record mode Viewfinder Control panel Monitor SM CARD FULL F and blinking in the control panel The card has not been formatted or the card is damaged do one of the following e Format the card Formatting a card erases all images stored on the card To format the card on the arrow pad press lt and then press the button After NO PICTURE is displayed you can continue taking pictures Replace the card gt 24 If a SmartMedia and CompactFlash Microdrive card are both inserted select the other card gt 129 Viewfinder Control panel Monitor LEMON BS TEH CAAD D blinking in other situation not described above Appendix 3 Camera Error Messages gt 199 32 Attaching the Lens Hood Attach a lens hood to the camera to prevent the occurrence of the flare or ghost effect i
212. turing stages of a flower blooming You can use time lapse photography to set up shooting multiple exposures at pre set intervals to capture the stages of a flower blooming or other slow changes over a long period Using Time Lapse Photography 126 57 Shooting Night Scenes When shooting night scenes or other dark subjects mount the camera on a tripod and select a slow shutter speed 1 2 sec or more Night scene shot with automatic exposure e mm ii Night scene shot with slow shutter speed 58 If you select any mode where the exposure is set automatically P or A and raise the built in flash the shutter speed cannot be set slower than 1 30 and you cannot achieve the correct exposure of a night scene If you want to shoot a night scene take the picture with the flash closed With the flash closed the shutter speed is set for up to 2 seconds For an extremely dark scene use the manual mode M so you can select a shutter speed of up to 60 seconds or you can select the bulb mode so you can keep the shutter open up to 8 min as long as you keep the shutter button depressed Note We recommend using a tripod to avoid camera shake Selecting Aperture and Shutter Speed Manually gt 76 For the metering method select digital ESP or Center weighted averaging metering as Spot metering will measure only the light in a very small area in the center of the picture Selecting the Metering Method gt
213. ub dial Continue to turn the dial until you see the desired combination of flash control setting marks and then stop turning the dial 3 Take the picture ISO Max WIDE WIDE Limit Max TELE TELE Limit AUTO 0 6 2 ft 8 9 m 29 4 ft 0 5 1 7 ft 7 4 m 24 4 ft 80 0 6 2ft 6 3m 20 8 ft 0 5 1 7 ft 5 2 m 17 2 ft 160 0 9 3 ft 8 9 m 29 4 ft 0 7 2 3 ft 7 4 m 24 4 ft 320 1 3743 ft 125m 41 3 ft 1 07 3 3 ft 10 4 m 34 3 ft 1 Range starts at 0 6 m 2 ft if you set the camera to the A Aperture Priority mode and stop the aperture size down to 6 3 or higher 2 Range starts at 0 5 m 1 7 ft if you set the camera to the A Aperture Priority mode and stop the aperture size down to 6 3 or higher If you attempt to use the flash closer than the ranges described above the entire picture may be too bright or shadows may appear in parts of the picture If you attempt to use the flash farther than the ranges described above the light from the flash will not reach the subject and the subject will appear dark You may be able to take a picture farther than these ranges by increasing the ISO value but raising the ISO value could cause the picture to appear grainy With ISO set for AUTO the ISO value will be adjusted automatically within the range of 80 160 gt 88 When the flash is not required When you do not want to use the flash for example when p
214. uld be difficult to focus If this problem occurs set the focus mode switch to MF manual focus and focus the subject manually Backlit subjects Strongly backlit subjects could be difficult to focus Set the focus mode switch to MF manual focus and focus the subject manually Close up Subjects When shooting a subject closer than 1 m 3 3 ft the location where you see the AF target mark and the actual metered AF distance could be different Try to point the camera at a large area of the subject to focus or take the picture in the conversion lens mode with a conversion lens 67 Using Manual Focus MF By setting the camera in the manual focus mode you can focus the subject manually within the range 20 cm to 8 in to by turning the manual focus ring Malival acu ring O Set the focus mode switch to MF manual focus as shown by the arrow in the illustration on the left The manual focus mark MF appears in the upper right part of the control panel 2 Turn the manual focus ring until you see the subject focused in the viewfinder or the monitor Monitor display camera Monitor display camera to subject distance less to subject distance more Control panel than 1 meter 3 3 ft than 1 meter 3 3 ft 7 MF manual focus mark Camera to subject distance distance for current focus Repeatedly pressing the button switches the display on and off Using the focus ring design The
215. unsets and Fireworks cccccesecececeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeaeeseaeesaeeseeeseeeeeaeesaas 61 Contents continued Taking Pictures Distance And FOCUS cccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseees 63 Using Autofocus AF s cccciestticieek th iid ieee ee ee 64 Using Manual Focus MF c c cc ecc ccc cctesecceseeccenedaeenectececusceevensencdvecsenesetingeecnenedetnewsdbes 68 Taking Pictures Brightness Exposure Aperture and Shutter Speed 69 Setting the Shooting Mode eee eeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeseeeseaeeseeeeeaeensas 70 Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Automatically P Mode 00 71 Setting the Aperture Value A Mode eccceeceesteceeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseaeeseeseaeeseeeeeeeteeeeeaes 72 Setting the Shutter Speed S Mode ccccecceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeececeeaeeeeeeeeeeeerteeteeeeeas 74 Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Manually M Mode eeeeee 76 Using the IS Interlace Scan Mode BBE ccccccssssescscesesesescscetesesesesceesesescetesesesesees 78 Using the PS Progressive Scan Mode cccccccsscscescsecscscseeescecsesesscseseseeeeees 80 Selecting the Brightness Adjustment Method Monitor Preview Mode fq Only fot M Mode cstieei iinet iid thee ed nisl Adena dite Aai 82 Selecting the Metering Method ESP Ged 0 ooo ccccccccccccccssescstesestesestesesteseseenesees 83 Using Exposure Comp
216. utomatically for a backlit subject in order to attain the ideal exposure for the shot For a dark subject you can use exposure compensation or set the camera in the spot metering mode so you can meter light on the subject s face You can also adjust the flash control mode Using Exposure Compensation gt 84 Selecting the Metering Method gt 83 Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow Daylight Synchro gt 54 Note We recommend attaching a lens hood to the camera to prevent the occurrence of the flare or ghost effect in your pictures 53 Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow Daylight Synchro Even with sufficient light on the subject when the flash warning 4 is not blinking in the viewfinder you can set the flash to fire and reduce unwanted shadows on the subject and take a beautiful picture When you see shadows on your subject in strong daylight use the fill in flash mode to reduce the shadows You can also use the fill in flash on a subject which could appear too dark against a strong backlight In such situations if you use the fill in flash at high noon to brighten the subject you can capture both the subject and the background clearly In either case you can achieve a catch light effect by the reflection of the light in the subject s eyes to enliven When the background is brighter the appearance of your subject than the subject the subject could Selecting a Flash Mode gt 90 become dark or
217. utton on the remote unit After pressing remote transmit button shutter did not release e Remote batteries low The remote batteries have a service life of about 5 years although this could be shorter depending on how and where the remote is used Are you using the remote within its working range e Is strong light striking the remote control receiver self timer lamp on the front of the camera e Remote channel correct For details refer to the remote unit instructions To take a picture with the shutter button You can take a picture by pressing the shutter button even with the remote control mark a displayed in the control panel Remote mode focusing There may be occasions when you need know whether or not the shutter has released with the remote under bright light conditions In such a case raise the built in flash select fill in flash for the flash control setting and fire the flash to take the picture To cancel remote mode Press and hold down the driver button 2 and then turn the main dial or sub dial to switch off the remote control mark a by selecting any other setting You can also cancel the remote control mode by just switching the camera off and on again Warning Store the remote unit in a safe location away from small children If a child accidentally swallows the remote unit seek medial assistance immediately Never attempt to disassemble the remote subject it to heat or attempt to incinerate it Not
218. utton to take the picture The AF target mark is in the center of the viewfinder so autofocusing may not be possible with an off center subject In this case cover the subject with the AF target mark in the viewfinder and half press the shutter button With the shutter button still half pressed move the camera and compose the picture in the viewfinder Then fully press the shutter button bracketing A technique commonly used to explore more than one possible exposure to ensure achieving the desired effect In order to bracket you can manually 1 vary the f stop from the one indicated 2 vary shutter speed at the same f stop 3 change the ISO setting or 4 You can set this camera for automatic bracketing Using automatic bracketing the camera will take several exposures while automatically varying the exposure plus and minus CAMEDIA Master A software application provided for downloading images from the camera to a computer Other useful features are provided for viewing and enhancing images CCD Charge coupled device A solid state array of picture elements The camera lens focuses incoming light onto the CCD and the CCD converts the light quantity at each pixel into a corresponding electronic signal center weighted averaging metering A light metering mode or technique that uses an average of the center and periphery of the image area but is biased toward the information at the center of the image area This method is best used when
219. want to protect 2 Press the protect button C Pictures that have been protected are annotated with the protect mark sai To remove protection Display the protected image on the monitor and press the protect button Ce _ to remove protection To protect all images on a card Attach a protect seal to a SmartMedia card in order to protect all images stored on the card from accidental erasure For details refer to the SmartMedia instructions Do not reuse protect seals Cautione e e o o o0 cece e ee ee eee e Formatting erases everything on the memory card even images which have been protected The erased images cannot be recovered GG Deleting Single Pictures You can delete one by one pictures that you do not want to keep Deleting unneeded pictures creates more space on the selected card and increases the number of pictures that you can store on the card 1 Enter the playback mode and display the picture that you want to delete gt 44 If you are using the index display press the pointers lt gt AV on the arrow pad to move the green highlight to the image that you want to delete Press the erase button YES and NO is displayed in the monitor On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES If you change your mind and you do not want to delete the image with NO selected just press the button or press the erase button Press the C button The card
220. where you purchased it The AC adapter is not rated for use with different power sources which could vary widely in different countries Before travelling abroad purchase extra batteries If you have any questions contact an Olympus authorized service center 21 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter continued If a malfunction occurs If you notice that the AC adapter body or power cord is extremely hot or if you notice any unusual odors or smoke around the AC adapter unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source immediately Contact your dealer or an Olympus service center for assistance Frequently inspect the AC adapter power cord If you notice that the cable covering or plug is damaged in any way immediately contact your dealer or an Olympus service center Connecting and disconnecting the AC adapter Always make sure that the camera is switched off before you connect disconnect the AC adapter to from the camera Never handle the AC adapter power cord with wet hands When connecting the AC adapter 1 first plug the AC adapter power cord into the power outlet 2 connect the other end of the power cord to the DC IN jack on the camera and then 3 switch the camera on Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet To disconnect the AC adapter switch the camera off disconnect the power cord from the camera and then unplug the power cord from the power supply Grip the
221. y rapidly pressing the monitor button CO twice 2 Press the INFO button Histogram repeatedly to switch the histogram off and on The histogram cannot be displayed with the image information Continuously pressing the button alternately switches the histogram display on and off Number of pixels To adjust exposure compensation while viewing the histogram The exposure exposure compensation Brightness 255 aperture shutter speed cannot be adjusted Dark Bright with the camera in the playback mode e With the mode dial set to P A S or M press the monitor button to set the camera in the shooting mode With the camera in the shooting mode you can adjust exposure compensation aperture and shutter speed If the mode dial is set to playback gt reset it to P A S or M Note The histogram cannot be displayed during the index display or for an image as it is stored immediately after it is taken Please note that the histogram for an enlarged image illustrates the brightness of the entire image not of the currently displayed part 118 Taking Pictures Special Features In this section we will describe some other important camera features e Taking sequential exposures burst mode With one press on the shutter button you can shoot up to 4 rapid exposures in the sequential mode Self timer In order to delay the shutter release you can set the self timer so the camera fire

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