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Olympus CAMEDIA E-10 Operating Instructions

1. Two objects at different distances from the camera The camera cannot autofocus on a single subject with two objects at different distances from the camera in the viewfinder 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 full 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 Moving subject 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 full press the shutter button to shoot the picture 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 wai
2. 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 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 131 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 166 163 Selecting Pictures for Date or Time Stamping 4 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 Memory card O Insert the memory card that e A iG contains the pictures that you want PROE OG IOI to select for date or time stamp date or time ee stamp printing printing gt 30 2 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card Sm
3. 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 E mark On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the scale to the right of the flash control mark E To increase or decrease the flash intensity press gt or lt Every time you press gt or lt 4 the flash compensation value changes in 1 3EV steps through a range of 2EV to 2EV O Press the x button The green highlight returns to the flash control mark fj 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 dedicate
4. 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 Viewfinder tree or a lamp post or mount the camera on a tripod Aperture value Subject not centered in the viewfinder 65 57 Shooting Moving Subjects When you shoot a moving subject like a runner or a 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 Viewfinder Shutter speed 250 1 250 2 2 seconds 58 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 ma
5. safety guidelines service life storing battery check mark in control panel monitoring battery power battery compartment loCatlOnv2 as Alain 15 box contents Checklist cu cccvescese hice etic 20 bracketing automatic defined multiple exposures brightness MEON sesia apdares biiird 78 built in flash OCRUN ss gerrteieeeiiees 14 Cc camera available options for box contents caring for cleaning compatible conversions lenses available 133 connecting to a computer 168 connecting to TV screen 142 holding 36 important features 0 0 eee 2 parts names setting operation warning sound 124 setting shutter release sound 122 setting sleep mode ze specifications switching off switching on card CompactFlash cece 30 copying images to another card 146 deleting all images from 150 formatting 152 full warning 35 inserting 30 naming files on naming folders on not formatted warning number of storable picture protectin reading devices for removing selecting all images for printing 160 selecting for picture storage 121 selecting individual pictures for printing 158 SmartMedia 30 storage capacity w 34 card access lamp blinking during save card cover lock lOCatION nnana 14 card error mark in control panel 0 16 CARD
6. sequential mode mark sequential shooting shutter speed slow synchro SM SmartMedia card spot metering SUMAYE 16 white balance 16 102 conversion lens close up photography 134 conversion lenses available mark in control panel selecting conversion lens copy selected displaying current setting 139 copying all images to another card 146 cancelling DCF format 147 149 images taken with other cameras P ERANA EENET EA EAS 147 149 selected images selecting images for CR V3 INSEMING 3 caes AeA es 23 24 D date date stamping for prints 164 setting date and time 126 setting format 126 viewing current date setting 126 DC IN jack location iessccevceet courte 14 DCF file information displaying current setting 139 DCF format copying images in 147 149 deleting non DCF format images 151 default settings POSTOFING PEPEE 130 deleting all images all pictures from card images that cannot be deleted 151 non DCF format images 151 selected pictures from card 51 difficult subject autofocus 66 center glare fast moving subject low contrast no vertical lines two objects at different distances 66 digital ESP metering defined mark in control panel mark in viewfinder diopter adjustment rin
7. Connecting the camera to a computer for the first time The first time you connect the camera to a computer the computer starts to read the USB driver Versions of Windows other than Windows 2000 will request that you insert the installer disk for the USB driver For details read the USB driver instructions Note e We cannot guarantee performance of the camera connected to a computer where the following operating systems are installed even if the computer is equipped with a USB connector Windows 95 upgraded to Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows NT 4 0 e Make sure that your computer is guaranteed to support operation of USB For more details about your computer environment contact your computer manufacturer e Please understand that performance is not guaranteed for Mass Storage Support upgrade versions for the Mac OS e You could encounter difficulty transferring images if you connect the USB cable to a hub connected to the computer If you encounter problems disconnect the cable from the hub and connect it directly to the computer 1 If you are using an IBM compatible PC AT without Windows 2000 installed you must first install the USB driver For more details about how to install the USB driver refer to the instructions that you received with the CAMEDIA Master 2 Select the memory card that holds the images you want to read with the computer 121 Note that you cannot change the card selection once the camera is con
8. portraits aperture value shooting power auto power off after 1 hour 128 switching camera off switching on camera power switch location 14 switching c switching on camera preset white balance CeSCrIDEM sasiaren 98 mark in viewfinder procedure Print reserve mode menu MENU SUMMATY cece eee 176 print selected displaying current setting 139 printing cancelling index printing 163 cancelling printing all images 161 cancelling selections for 3 changing number of copies date stamping 0 printer options available printers you can use a selecting all images on card selecting all pictures for 160 selecting individual pictures for selecting number of copies 158 setting up index printing time stamping problems Card 0 blinking in viewfinder AF correct warning bright spots in pictures card error CARD FUL flash will not fire focusing fast moving subjects 67 focusing low contrast subject 66 focusing two objects at different distances 66 focusing with center glare focusing winot vertical line se NO CA z 147 149 remote cae A shutter does not release subject out of focus TV screen image black frame 143 TV screen images off center 143 WRITE PROTECT 147 149 protect displaying current setting formatting a c
9. 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 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 gt 160 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 161 Note e Images that have been stored in the RAW data format cannot be selected for printing 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 166 159 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 E O PATE TIME Qa On 160 2 Q O Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want to select for printing 30 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card SmartMedia S or CompactFlash is displayed If the mark is not displayed press and hold down
10. 7 4 m 24 4 ft 80 0 6 2ft 6 3 m 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 72 2 3 ft 7 4 m 24 4 ft 320 1 3 4 3 ft 12 5 m 41 3 ft 1 0 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 83 Caution Please do not use the lens hood or conversion lenses when shooting with the internal flash These attachments will block some of the flashed light resulting in a problem known as vignetting loss or darkening of the corner areas of the image The ranges in the table above assume that no such attachments are on the camera For more details about how to use the fla
11. Polarization If this product can 1 ae be used with an optional AC adapter the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug with one blade wider than the other This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet pull it out reverse it and then insert it again If the plug still fails to fit contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced Protecting the Power Cord The power supply cord should be routed so it will not be walked on Never place a heavy object on the power cord and never wrap the power cord around the leg of a table or chair Keep the areas around the power cord connection points at the power outlet and at the product connection free of all obstacles 12 Lightning If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC adapter unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet immediately To avoid damage from unexpected power surges always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use 13 Overloading Never overload wall outlets extension cords power strip or other power connection points with too many plugs 14 Foreign Objects Spillage To avoid personal injury from fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points never insert a metal object into the product Avoid using th
12. csc 2ccectssessscndttaelacceviosate cdyeaiepbtcheaatuioenesiaieteoennedeearsae 100 Using Quick Reference White Balance 2 ccccccccccscsscctecetecestecsetecseneeeneeneenes 101 Using Preset White Balance WB ooo eee eeesceeeeneeeeeneeeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeaeeennaeeeees 102 Selecting Image Quality Resolution and Compression TIFF SHQ HQ SQ 103 Selecting Sharpness ee E A E en etn EA ES 106 Selecting the Contrast re E PEE ATE E nee ae 107 Displaying the Histogram EN EERTE EEA EET E ET 108 Taking Pictures Special Features cccseccesseessseeeeseeeeesseeseseeeeeseeeseseneneees 111 Taking Multiple Exposures 2 RE E E EE A A E degen E 112 Using the Self Timer areseaetaissacttanieccea acters norcucttel arsctested mae ttacttnatesal 113 Using the Camera Remote Unit RM 1 4 wy a Ra eee 114 Using the Remote Cable RM CB1 Optional ccceesceseceeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeteaeeeneetaas 116 Contents continued Using Time Lapse Photography E ataa nin A a a i aa e aae 118 Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures SIM GLa oo eeccccseeceeseessesseeeseeseeseeeseeeneees 121 Selecting the Shutter Sound Type and Volume _ re eT 122 Setting the Warning Sound B4 ceeceesceecsseesseessesssseesseesseessesssetesseesseessetssatesseene 124 Setting the Rec View Time I esc acy sen ra Rae ye tac 125 Setting the Date and Time PRB ccscscisscssscesssssesscsssecsssnssessiestavenceuacsseoeseesncuevsuvenss 126 Setting
13. 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 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 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
14. 52 Shooting Techniques General Introduction sssssassnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn 53 Shooting Portraits Focused Subject Blurred Background ccsscceeeeeeeeeteeeees 54 Shooting Portraits Shooting Backlit Subjects ceccecceeeeseeeesneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeees 55 Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow Daylight Synchro eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 56 Shooting the Subject and Background Both in FOCUS c cccsseceeessceeeeeteeeesneeeeees 57 Shooting Moving Subjects cccceesceeseeeeseeeseeeeeeeeaeeeseeseaeeeaeeeeaeesaeeeaeessaeeseeseaeenaes 58 Shooting CloseUp sasea cess tase de aan ceed eed oa Taaa eT NSE es 59 Shooting Night Scene Sisa aariaa iaia E a a aiden 60 10 Shooting a Subject Against a Night Scene Background Slow Synchronization 61 Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks ccecceceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeaeeseaeeeeeseaeeseeeseaeesaas 62 Taking Pictures Distance and FOCUS ccccesseeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeensneeeeeeenees 63 Using Autofocus AF airot a a aaae a edi Aa dedi ie aed Bee 64 Using Manual Focus ME sciccicc cccsuzcceaseceupe ade caaceaeesighegcostgersaacenticapetnsecavadiehagessdsansches 68 Taking Pictures Brightness Exposure Aperture and Shutter Speed 69 Setting the Shooting Mode eeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeceaeeseeseaeessaeseaeeteatenieeeeaeenaes 70 Aperture Values and Shutter Speeds Selected Au
15. 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 109 110 Taking Pictures Special Features In this section we will describe some other important camera features Taking multiple exposures With one press on the shutter button you can shoot up to 4 rapid exposures in the sequential mode e Self timer In order to delay the shutter release you can set the self timer so the camera fires 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 Shutter release sound You can se
16. Auto Flash auto flash mode built in and external flash togerner 91 control modes de displaying current setting external flash fill in flash flash control compensation Modes cee 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 119 working range of built in flash 45 flash button location raising built in flash flash control mark in control panel 16 flash control compensation 14 controlling flash intensity 90 selecting 90 flash control mode auto flash 86 fill in flash red eye reduction slow synchronizatio flash mode button locaton o noa a a 14 flash warning mark in viewfinder s s 17 focus center glare 66 difficult subjects 66 fast moving subject 67 low contrast manual focusing no vertical lines x objects at different distances 66 subject not in center of viewfinder 65 substitute focusing c 65 focus mode SOlSCHING a ieee 68 focus mode switch location setting folder name displaying current setting folders AUTO naming naming RESET naming Index continued selecting AUTO naming selecting RESET naming format setting date format 126 formatting
17. FULL monitor message 147 149 CD ROM installer software provided with camera 00 20 center weighted averaging metering defined mark in control panel mark in viewfinder CF CompactFlash card cleaning camera body lens close up range using macro mode close up photography macro mode with conversion color natural color white balance color temperature Kelvin scale selecting for white balance setting scale white balance CompactFlash card control panel CF formatting card inserting PC Card Adapter removing selecting compression image quality resolution recording mode reference table selecting setting storage capacity connector cover localo aina aa 14 contrast function monitor display selecting control panel 2nd curtain aperture aperture value auto bracket automatic power off battery check brightness adjustment card error 4 center weighted averaging metering 16 CF CompactFlash card a conversion lens digital ESP metering fill in flash flash intensity control image adjustment sharpness contrast 16 ISO location macro 16 manual focus 16 metering mode number of storable pictures quality 16 red eye reduction 16 remote control 16 selected memory card self timer oo
18. If you select date stamping or index printing these settings are disabled but you can set these features with the printer 166 Transferring 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 with a Computer Connection Kit The camera can be connected to a computer equipped with a USB connector using a dedicated USB cable You can read images from either card in the camera with the computer An IBM compatible PC AT with Windows 2000 installed e An Apple Macintosh with Mac OS 9 installed A dedicated USB cable required An IBM compatible PC AT with Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition installed A USB driver and dedicated USB cable required A USB driver is provided with CAMEDIA Master 2 5 or you can download the most recently updated drivers and software from the Olympus Web Site at www olympus com e An Apple Macintosh with Mac OS 8 6 installed A dedicated USB cable required USB Mass Storage Support 1 3 5 required For more details about USB Mass Storage Support contact Apple Computer
19. LN Control panel Viewfinder 102 HG o Selecting Image Quality Resolution and Compression TIFF SHQ HQ SQ You can set the record mode which determines the quality of the images of the pictures that you take Quality Record mode Four image quality settings are available and in ascending order of quality they are SQ Standard Quality HQ High Quality SHQ Super High Quality and TIFF Tagged Image File Format See Table below The higher the quality the larger the file size and fewer pictures can be stored on the memory card The lower the quality the smaller the file size and more pictures can be stored on the memory card gt 34 You can also adjust the resolution and compression settings for each quality setting gt 104 Record mode button 1 Press and hold down the record mode button and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the desired quality setting in the control panel Quality Resolution Compression 2240 x 1680 pixels Approx 1 1 2240 x 1680 pixels Approx 1 2 7 2240 x 1680 pixels Approx 1 8 1280 x 960 pixels Approx 1 8 Quality settings 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 Control panel 103 Selecting Image Quality Resolution and Compression TIFF SHQ HQ SQ continued Setting resol
20. Lithium batteries They could overheat and damage the camera Dimensions 128 5 W x 103 5 H x 161 L mm protuberances not included 5 1 W x 4 1 Hx 6 8 L in Weight 1050 g without cards batteries and lens cap Specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation 179 Appendix 2 Available Options Dedicated External Flash FL 40 Dedicated Flash Bracket FL BK01 Dedicated Bracket Cable FL CB01 04 Conversion Lenses 0 8x Wide Extension Lens Pro WCON 08B Macro Extension Lens Pro MCON 35 1 45x Tele Extension Lens Pro TCON 14B 3x Extension Lens Tele 300 Pro TCON 300 Support Arm 2 TCON SA2 Remote Cable RM CB1 Camera Case Semi Hard Case AC Adapter AA Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride battery Dedicated Recharge Device Lithium Polymer Battery B 10LPB Power Battery Holder B HLD10 Lithium Polymer Battery Recharger B 20LPC SmartMedia 8MB 16MB 32MB or 64MB PC Card Adapter MA 2 Compatible up to 64MB SmartMedia Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath MAFP 2N Compatible up to 64MB SmartMedia SmartMedia Reader Writer MAUSB 1 Printer P 400 P 330N August 2000 For more details and the most recent information about these devices contact an Olympus authorized service center or visit our Web Page at http www olympus com Appendix 3 Image File Compatibility Please note the following limitations on using another Olympus digital camera to play back and print images taken with the CAME
21. Main dial des og and Sub dial below Built in flash gt 44 85 White balance mode button 98 eres Mode dial 3 70 Power switch gt 32 Manual focus ring gt 68 AE lock button gt 80 Zoom ring Light button gt 32 gt 42 Card access lamp Exposure gt 23 39 compensation button gt 79 Macro button gt 42 Flash synchro socket External flash connector gt 95 SM CF memory card button gt 121 Card cover lock gt 30 Card cover gt 30 lt 2 A A Main dial gt See Main dial D GE and Sub dial below 2 Viewfinder gt 17 Diopter adjustment ring gt 36 Focus mode switch 64 68 Eyepiece shutter lever gt 37 Monitor gt 15 17 Strap eyelet gt 21 DC IN jack cap DC IN jack gt 27 Connector cover Video OUT jack 142 USB connector gt 168 Press and then turn the main dial or sub dial to operate Main dial and sub dial You can use either the main dial or sub dial in almost all cases to select camera settings Use whichever is more convenient for you However please remember that when the mode dial is set to M Manual mode the main dial is used to set the aperture value and the sub dial is used to select the shutter speed 14 Monitor button gt 37 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 174 Press to open menu in the monito
22. 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 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 either the SmartMedia or CompactFlash card then the installed card is selected automatically blinking in the control panel The selected card is not present Insert the card 121 6 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 adjust the volume between two levels or shut the sound off 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M 2 Press the menu button eT Eta AR 3S i The menu opens in the monitor a Swe OFF ig 13 On the arrow pad press Y or A Ts a Me te to move the green highlight to the shutter sound mark Ei EF O On the arrow pad press gt to HIG ROU LIW move the green highlight to the right Ag HAPA LI On the arrow pad press V7 to ate select the camera mark or O Press the x button to select the setting 122 No sound Low High 7 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the volume setting ba
23. Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the camera and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only the included USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporat
24. To avoid causing a fire or explosion never use the camera in near flammable or explosive gases Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury Becoming entangled in the camera strap causing strangulation e Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part e Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the eyes of another child To avoid the hazards of fire or electrical shock store the camera in a cool dry location where it will not be subjected to high humidity or dust To avoid minor burns never cover the flash with your hand when it is fired Never touch the flash unit after continuous use The flash unit becomes very hot during continuous operation If the camera is accidentally dropped in water or if liquid is spilled into the camera stop using the camera allow the camera to dry and then remove the batteries Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center A CAUTION T During operation of the camera if you notice any unusual odors noise or smoke around the camera immediately switch the camera off disconnect the optional AC adapter if it is connected and allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool Take the camera outdoors away from flammable objects and carefully remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands Contact t
25. a TV Switch off the television 2 Make sure that the camera power switch is at the OFF position If the power switch is set to ON move it to OFF Open the camera connector cover Insert one end of the video cable to the video OUT jack on the camera Insert the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack of the television Switch on the television and select the Video IN channel 7 Set the camera mode dial to playback gt O On the camera move the power switch to the ON position To television video The image of the last picture taken is IN jack displayed on the TV screen While images are displayed on the TV screen nothing is Q displayed in the monitor A e gt 142 Images off center on the TV screen With some TV sets the images could appear slightly off center Images appear with black frame With some TV sets the images could display with black frames These frames could appear in printouts sent from the television directly to a video printer Viewing pictures index display enlarged display 46 Note e The brightness of the image displayed on a TV screen cannot be adjusted with controls on the camera e This camera can only be connected to video equipment that supports NTSC signal 143 Adjusting Monitor Brightness M The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted 1 Set the mode dial to playback 2 Press the menu button The me
26. 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 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 28 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 o
27. about the procedure or feature described in the previous sentence or paragraph BEFORE YOU USE THIS CAMERA PLEASE READ ALL THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBED ON THE PREVIOUS PAGES 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 that you have everything If any item is missing or damaged contact the dealer where you purchased the camera Ss Lens cap Camera Video cable Lens hood Remote control Customer registration card Y MY USB cable Warranty card Lithium battery packs CR V3 Camera instructions SmartMedia instructions Remote control instructions SmartMedia card 1 olojolo SmartMedia Static ZY free case 1 SmartMedia labels 2 e Software CD s ee aie 4 Windows 98 USB driver installer software CD 20 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 side of the camera Caution e Please make sure that the strap is connected securel
28. affected by many factors battery type manufacturer how and where the camera is used and so on Here are some general guidelines regarding service life of batteries These general guidelines are neither a warranty or guarantee they are provided only for general reference Battery Type Number of Storable Pictures Lithium battery pack CR V3 Approx 500 AA Ni MH batteries Approx 200 Note The following conditions listed below could cause the batteries to discharge and consequently reduce the number of pictures that can be taken 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 for extended periods e Leaving the camera connected to a computer for a long period 1 Test Conditions e Repeating 2 shot multiple exposures at 10 minute intervals until batteries are dead e Ambient temperature 25 C 70 F e Flash intensity 50 Zoom for each shot 1 no playback no computer connection 22 Inserting the lithium battery pack CR V3 Two lithium battery packs are required Caution e The lithium battery pack CR V3 cannot be recharged Power switch 1 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 Power is OFF Power is ON Make sure that the card access lamp is off Q If the car
29. after 8 seconds 16 Viewfinder Spot metering area gt 78 AF target mark gt 36 Indicates the area employed for spot metering Position this mark on the subject that when camera is in spot metering mode C you want to focus Metering mode gt 78 Center weighted averaging metering C2 Spot metering Nothing displayed for digital ESP metering Exposure compensation Exposure level In the P A S modes displays exposure compensation value gt 79 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 gt 39 Aperture exposures rec 2 80 Blinks to warn you that flash is value gt 72 White balance Displays required for the shot when built setting other than AUTO in flash is closed pressing the Shutter speed gt 74 100 101 102 flash button raises the built in flash blinks while the flash is Macro 42 charging and lights when flash is fully charged Monitor Display During Shooting Pressing the INFO 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 Displa
30. 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 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 49 Ge Protecting Pictures 1 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 50 O Enter the playback mode and display the picture that you want to protect gt 46 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 protect 2 Press the protect button Ce Pictures that have been protected are annotated with the protect mark itn 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 acci
31. 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 shutter release and you would Moving vehicle see the tail lights trailing behind the car because the vehicle was photographed in 2nd Curtain captured by the flash at the end of the slow shutter release In order mode showing lights trailing to use slow shutter release effectively first set the mode dial to behind Shutter priority mode and select a slow shutter speed 86 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
32. 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 135 136 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 camera 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 46 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 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
33. has not been formatted or the card is damaged so do one of the following 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 e Replace the card gt 30 e If a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card are both installed select the other card gt 121 LEO BS Te CAAN Control panel Monitor Viewfinder W blinking in other situation not described above Appendix 5 Camera Error Messages gt 189 35 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 y
34. 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 a a Se 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 115 Ae o Using the Remote Cable RM CB1 Optional When you are shooting in the macro TELE or bulb mode with a slow shutter speed you can mount the camera on a tripod and use the optional Remote Cable RM CB1 to prevent 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 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M 2 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
35. i Auto bracket gt 81 Exposure compensation Exposure level In the P A S modes displays exposure compensation value gt 79 In the M mode Red eye reduction 2nd curtain Shutter speed 74 displays the exposure level the difference Aperture value between the selected gt 72 and ideal exposure Macro gt 42 levels 777 Self timer gt 113 Card error gt 189 Metering mode gt 78 ESP Digital ESP metering Center weighted averaging metering Ce Spot metering Conversion lens gt 133 Battery check gt 33 Remote control gt 114 Sequential shooting gt 112 Selected memory Memory gauge gt 40 card Displays the amount of camera i SmartMedia memory currently in use One bar CompactFlash lights for every picture taken and gt 121 remains on until the picture is stored in the card and then goes out With no bars lit you can take up to 4 pictures When all 4 bars are lit you cannot take a picture Number of storable pictures gt 34 At power on also displays a percentage for the battery check for the lithium polymer battery Note e If you half press the shutter button the viewfinder display will light on e 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
36. images on the card You will need to replace the card gt 30 155 156 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 Pictures cannot be printed on an Olympus Digital Printer P 300 or other digital printer connected directly to the camera If an Olympus Digital Printer P 330 is connected to the video OUT connector of the camera for printing the printed images may appear slightly grainy The following limitations apply to printing images on a SmartMedia card on a P 330 1 Only the first 256 images stored on a SmartMedia card can be printed The remaining images will not be recognized 2 Setting index printing or date and time stamping and selecting more than two images for printing will be disabled CAMCDIA Selecting Pictures and Number of Copies for Printing amp 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
37. 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 30 card NO PICTURE is displayed in the monitor There 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 184 Built in flash does not fire Problem Solution 44 Is the built in flash raised Is the subject brightly lit Monitor difficult to see Press the flash button to raise the flash unit If there is sufficient incident light the flash will not fire If you must use the flash use the fill in flash mode Problem Solution Monitor dark Adjust the monitor brightness Sunlight striking
38. 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 computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer Monitor Menus Having a problem Appendices Glossary Index Basics for Everyone Advanced Features Specifications Available Options Image File Compatibility Troubleshooting Camera Error Messages h CAMEDIA E 10 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 million elements 4x zoom with f 2 0 f 2 4 ED lens aspherical lens fully multi coated lenses 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 Functionality Approx 60ms shutter release timing sequenc
39. of the viewfinder or use auto lock focus Is the lens dirty Always store the camera in its case when it is not in use Clean the lens Is the macro setting correct If you are within 20 60 cm 0 7 2 ft from the subject the macro mark W should be displayed in the control panel If you are farther than 60 cm 2 ft from the subject neither the macro mark W amp nor the conversion lens mark J should be displayed If the conversion lens is attached to the camera only the conversion lens mark 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 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 Is the flash mark 5 flashing in the viewfinder 186 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 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
40. on a computer you can delete all the images from the card and then re use the card for taking and storing more pictures 150 Always copy important pictures to hard disk before you delete images from a card 51 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 gt 128 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 the cap over the lens and then release the latches To remove the cap Press on the latches and pull the cap off Caution e While the card access lamp is blinking never open the card compartment 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 52 Shooting Techniques General Introduction This chapt
41. opens Card cover lock Card cover While pressing here slide up 30 Insert the card SmartMedia card Taking care not to touch the electrical 2o 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 To avoid damaging the electrical contacts Notched corner make sure that you do not insert the SmartMedia SmartMedia card into the CompactFlash card slot To remove the SmartMedia card see the instructions below CompactFlash card With the arrow on the card facing you insert the CompactFlash card into the slot farthest away from you Push the card completely into the slot Insert the card straight into the slot making sure that the side with the arrow is facing toward you To avoid damaging the card never force it into the slot if it cannot be inserted smoothly To remove the CompactFlash card see the instructions below O 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 card Gently press the eject button to release the CompactFlash card To prevent the CompactFlash 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 SmartM
42. ors Ie VPEA REPA NEIE A AEE EE 152 frame number displaying current setting 139 G group pictures subjects background both in focus 57 H half press locking exposure sses 80 histogram displaying during playback 109 function 10 switching on off taking pictures with hot shoe location HQ compression high quality resolution storage capacity image compression 103 104 display time during recording 125 histogram 108 quality 103 record mode 103 resolution 103 104 selecting card for storage sharpness ig image adjustment sharpness contrast mark in control panel image information displaying on monitor 138 images deleting all from card naming naming files for naming folders for selecting copies for printing 158 selecting for copying 148 selecting for printing 158 transferring to a computer 168 index display Playback z is misere 48 49 selecting images for copying 148 index printing cancelling setting up a taking a picture after selecting 163 INFO button displaying image information 138 lOCAtON fi 20 ene ete 15 inserting card CompactFlash 30 SmartMedia ISO control panel displaying current setting 198 162 16 mark in control panel 83 setting ISO setti
43. power outlet 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 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 Follow these simple guidelines to ensure safe operation of the camera 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 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 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 27 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter continued e If
44. recharge Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries with a charger recommended for use with these batteries Before using Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries always read the instructions provided with purchase of these batteries To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera always inspect batteries before loading If you notice leaking damage to the battery cover or insulation discoloration warping or any other abnormality do not use the batteries Recommended temperature ranges for Ni MH batteries Operation 32 104 F Charge 32 104 F Storage 4 86 F Using charging or storing the batteries outside these ranges could shorten battery life or affect battery performance Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera and batteries for a long period Alkaline battery performance is limited by a number of factors manufacturer date of manufacture warranty period low temperatures Battery service could be shortened by any of these factors Generally alkaline batteries perform poorly at low temperature Ni MH batteries are rechargeable but chemical reactions could cause the battery capacity to deteriorate The batteries can be recharged up to approximately 300 times depending on operating conditions If you use Ni Cd batteries make sure that you always fully charge 4 batteries at a time ona recharge unit rated for use with Ni Cd batteries If you do not use Ni MH batteries for about 1 month you may not be able
45. 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 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
46. set the correct focus and exposure The following conversion lenses can be used with this camera Conversion Lens Control Panel Attachment i Method Display 3x Extension Lens Tele 300 Pro TCON 300 F2 8 f 420mm equivalent Filter diameter 49mm Complete Multi Coat 1 45x Tele Extension Lens Pro TCON 14B F2 4 f 200mm equivalent Filter diameter 86mm Complete Multi Coat 0 8x Wide Extension Lens Pro WCON 08B J F2 f 28mm equivalent Filter diameter 105mm J illuminated Complete Multi Coat Macro Extension Lens Pro MCON 35 F2 F2 4 Possible to shoot area up WIDE TELE to size of a business card Filter diameter 72mm Complete Multi Coat 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 133 Using an Optional Conversion Lens 1 continued Using the macro button ei to select close up photography with a conversion lens With the factory mode settings the camera cannot be set in the conversion lens mode by holding down the macro button i and rotating the main dial so follow the procedure below to set the camera for taking close up pictures with a conversion lens A a SC ey ee 134 1 Se
47. source gt 99 Control Panel z Color Temperature Display montor Display Comment AUTO A The camera selects the whitest portion of the picture framed in the viewfinder Used for most scenes 3000K 7 7 WB Select to shoot under incandescent light 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 4500K lighting 5500K Select to shoot outdoors on a clear day to shoot sunsets in red or to shoot fireworks displays lect to shoot outdoors on a cloudy day 6500K 7500K D ect to shoot outdoors in the shadows on a clear eHeenee 4 Quick reference white balance default setting 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 Color displayed for correlative Color speed display area of the control panel temperature color temperature temperature 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 Control panel Monitor Displayed for white balance settings other than AUTO
48. subject You can blur the background of a shot by decreasing the aperture value On the other hand you can increase the aperture value to ensure that subjects in the foreground and background are both 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 to freeze the subject for a sharp picture or select a slow shutter speed 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 Aperture Values and Shutter Speeds Selected Automatically in the P Mode When the mode dial is set to P Program mode the camera 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 automaticall
49. 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 approximate 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 In this case the picture can be taken while the AF correct mark in the viewfinder is blinking With the macro mode mark amp or conversion lens mark 1 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 WS cCcD 1st stage focusing LG won 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 th
50. the arrow pad press Y or A IEA to select the desired resolution setting On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the compression setting If you do not want to change the compression setting go to Step 9 O On the arrow pad press Y or A to select the compression setting O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the quality mark ES Press x button again to close the menu 105 i SEMI Selecting Sharpness Three settings are available for adjusting sharpness HARD NORMAL and SOFT HARD sharpens the contrast at color borders to maximize the clarity of the image NORMAL Enabled when you purchase the camera Defines borders to achieve best focus for printing the image HARD Greatly enhances and sharpens borders SOFT Softens borders slightly and is ideal for images that you intend to process with a computer graphics software application O Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the sharp option mark E 3 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to HARD NORMAL or SOFT BA TE CA Ty SET The fg mark is displayed in the control a ma aa panel when a setting other than NORMAL im ee OFF a 13 is selected oo O Press the X button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the sharp option mark i Press x button again
51. 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 O O Spot metering Ce Ce 2 Take the picutre Brightness of center and surrounding area different When there is a great difference in the level 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 78 PEARS 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 button to manually increase or decrease the exposure automatically selected by the camera in order to
52. this information is not lost after you save the image 127 ie o Setting the Idle Time for the Sleep Mode 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 If the camera remains idle with the mode dial set to Playback P or Print Reserve 4 the camera will switch itself off after a specified length of time has elapsed A Playback Setup Connection Shooting Mode P A S M Print Reserve Mode Ch 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 Power switches off after 1 minute Camera neither Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 2 minutes enters sleep mode Power switches off after 2 A nor switches itself off minutes Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 5 minutes Power switches off after 5 minutes Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 10 minutes Power switches off after 10 minutes Once the camera has switched itself off you must switch it off and on
53. 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 Eyepiece shutter lever 116 O To take the picture press the shutter button at the end of the remote cable Even with the remote cable connected to the camera you can still release the shutter by pressing the shutter button Note The remote cable jack on the camera can only be used with the Remote Cable RM CB1 117 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 120 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 O Attach the camera securely to a tripod and then compose the picture in the viewfinder Open the built in flash se
54. want to shoot gt 78 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 reasons The subject was not looking directly at the camera when the flash fired The subject was not looking at the camera when the preliminary flashes fired The subject was too far from the camera Differences among subjects in their physical reactions to the preliminary flashes Example of the red eye 87 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 4 Red eye F Fires automatically Always Control Panel Display Flash mode Reduction Flash Timimg Ee
55. with new batteries CR V3 Flash working range ISO 80 WIDE 0 6 m 6 3 m 2 20 8 ft from lens surface TELE 0 5 m 5 2 m 1 7 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 ce 2 ft ce Macro 0 2 m 0 6 m 0 7 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 40 C 32 104 F Storage 20 60 C 4 104 F Humidity Operation 30 90 Storage 10 90 without condensation Power supply 3V lithium battery pack CR V3 x 2 AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries x 4 AA Ni Cd batteries x 4 AA Alkaline batteries x 4 AA Lithium polymer battery AC Adapter Note Never use AA Manganese or AA
56. you to select images for printing on a DPOF printer or by a DPOF printing service i 7 Setup connection mode Select this setting before you connect the camera to a computer Also displays the camera setup features after you press the menu button This is only a sample not a real page Please do not attempt to execute the procedure described on this page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you use this camera read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important CAUTION photographs RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL A An exclamation point enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product A A lighting flash with an arrowhead enclosed in a triangle alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT 1 Read All Instructions Before you use the product
57. 0 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 gt 102 If fireworks are difficult to focus move the focus mode switch to MF manual focus and then use the focus ring to focus the shots Using Manual Focus MF gt 68 Taking Pictures Distance and Focus In this section you will learn how to use both focusing methods autofocusing and manual focusing CAMEDIA Ae o 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 Full press the shutter button to
58. 137 39 If You Cannot Take a Picture Message displayed in the 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 have to remove some pictures from the card e Deleting Single Pictures gt 51 e Transferring Pictures to a Computer gt 167 e Deleting All Images gt 150 Control panel If you see Card blinking in the viewfinder refer to the error message summary Appendix 5 Camera Error Messages gt 189 Four segments lit in the memory gauge If nothing displayed on the monitor after full pressing the shutter button you have to wait The memory gauge is divided into 4 segments One segment lights for every image that is waiting to be stored on the card If all 4 segments are on this means you cannot take another picture until at least one of the segments in the memory gauge goes off The amount of time required to store a picture depends on the condition of the SmartMedia or CompactFlash card and the record mode setting Control panel Memory gauge 40 The AF correct mark in lower left corner of viewfinder is blinking or the picture is out of focus Make sure that the focus mode switch on the left side of the camera is set to AF and then select a 2 shooting mode that uses autofocusing gt 32 While the camera is set for autofocus half pressing the s
59. 160 or 320 O Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the ISO mark 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 83 84 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 and 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 4 blinking in the viewfinder the flash is charging Wait for the mark to stop flashing 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 Qe o Selecting a Flash Mode The flash mode selection determines how the flash is fired to achieve various effects Flash mode
60. DIA E 10 or playing back images taken with another Olympus digital camera on the CAMEDIA E 10 Printing playing back images taken with CAMEDIA E 10 on other Olympus digital cameras Type Name Monitor playback C 3030ZOOM C 3000ZOOM C 2500L possible C 2100 Ultra Zoom C 960ZOOM C 860L C 990ZOOM Monitor playback direct C 2020ZOOM C 2000ZOOM C 920ZOOM C 21 printing possible s P 300 P 150 connected Not compatible C 1400XL C 1400L C 1000L C 900ZOOM C 840L C 830L C 820L C 420L 1 Only thumbnails can be displayed for some images depending on their size 2 TIFF images cannot be played back 3 Direct printing is available only for images that can be correctly displayed full size 1 frame display on the camera monitor Playing back images taken with other Olympus digital cameras on the CAMEDIA E 10 Monitor playback C 3030ZOOM C 3000ZOOM C 2500L C 2020ZO0M possible only for still C 2100 Ultra Zoom C 2000ZOOM C 1400XL C 1400L pictures no playback C 1000L C 960ZOOM C 920ZOOM C 900ZOOM for movies C 860L C 840L C 830L C 820L C 420L C 21 C 990ZOOM 1 Playback not available for some image sizes 181 Appendix 4 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 po
61. E ties fires None Auto flash 1st curtain YES NO Auto flash i i Red eye Reduction 1st curtain YES NO Slow synchro 7 SLOW __ Red eye Reduction steven YES NO i 5 SLOW Slow synchro 1st curtain YES NO SL Slow synchro 2nd curtain YES NO 2nd CURTAIN 2nd Curtain 5 Fill in flash 1st curtain NO YES Flash control modes for the S Shutter priority M Manual modes X Red eye TA Fires automatically Always Control Panel Display Flash mode Reduction Flash Timimg HEGRE O fires y Fill in flash 2 i 5 Red eye Reduction 1st curtain NO YES 4 Fill in flash i 2nd curtain NO YES 2nd CURTAIN _ 2nd Curtain 5 Fill in flash 1st curtain NO YES Note If the flash mode is set in the P or A shooting mode and then the mode dial is reset to or M the flash mode settings change as shown below If the flash mode is set in the S or M shooting mode and then the mode dial is reset to P or A the flash mode settings change as shown 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 88 1 Press the flash
62. EE EAA 34 strap attaching to camera provided with camera 200 strap eyelet locaton a eloa 14 15 sub dial function location subject blurred movement freezing moving not centered in viewfinder not in center of viewfinder subjects difficult to focus substitute focusing substitute focusing focusing difficult subjects procedure T taking pictures shutter release without half press TIFF compression resolution storage capacity time displaying time picture taken 139 setting date and time x time stamping for prints 164 viewing current time setting 126 time lapse photography actual time interval cancelling described 118 multiple exposures 119 setting eyepiece shutter lever 118 setting timer interval 118 Je 120 119 setting up 118 slow shutter speed 119 using flash 119 viewing pictures already taken 119 transferring images to a computer 168 USB driver 169 what you need 168 tripod socket OCA ON ecise fir EA AEAN ES 15 troubleshooting camera will not operate colors are odd control panel blank 182 date incorrect 188 cannot transfer data to computer 185 flash will not fire ee BS monitor difficult to see 185 pictures blurred 186 pictures not complete 187 pictures out of focus 186 pictures too b
63. Instructions E Thank you for purchasing this digital Olympus camera E Before you use this camera read this manual carefully E We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important pictures OLYMPUS Thank you for purchasing the Camedia E 10 To ensure years of reliable and enjoyable service please read this instruction manual carefully and use the camera safely Store this instruction manual in a safe location where you can find it for future use Copyright Copyright 2000 Olympus Optical Co Ltd All rights reserved IMPORTANT NOTICES Legal and other notices The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice Although the contents of this document have been carefully checked to avoid errors some may still occur If you have a question about any point or you find mistakes or omissions please contact us No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without prior written permission from Olympus Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully caused by erasing picture image data Radio and
64. 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 5 ETA g Normal exposure picture Lower exposure setting for a Higher setting for a brighter darker picture picture You can set up bracketing shots in 1 3EV 2 3EV or 1EV full exposure step 1 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 B mark On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to FRAME EHO JED FAm v O On the arrow pad press Y and eae OFF e EEE select 3 to replace OFF veoh 1 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 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 81 Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures continued 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 LJ 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 i o and tur
65. 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 Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want Memory card to select for printing gt 30 with pictures to be selected for 2 Check the control panel display printing and make sure that the mark for the source card SmartMedia 9f or CompactFlash 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 The last picture taken is displayed in the monitor O 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 49 O Press the button Numbers 0 10 are displayed 158 Specifying the number of copies O On the arrow pad press lt or gt 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 124 followed by a
66. again to restore full operation Note e After the camera enters the sleep mode monitor and control panel go off If the mode dial is set to setup connection mode mark or with the AC adapter connected the camera will ignore the sleep mode setting and not switch itself off regardless of how long it remains idle 128 O Set the mode dial to P A S or M 2 Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor 3 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the sleep mode mark I On the arrow pad press gt to move the highlight to the right RO AR 2S Bae orr E O On the arrow pad press y or A to select the desired setting D i ta rs 1 a Select OFF 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN or 10MIN Emi O Press the button to select the HIGH Kaa LTW setting The green highlight returns to the sleep E mode mark E Press x button again to close the menu HIGIE WHIA ee y TIFI Pa Se E 129 ANnEMEGES 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 173 Res
67. ally 74 Slow Fast Viewfinder 267 of 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 in 1 3 step increments You can select a shutter speed within the range 1 640 2 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 value 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 pict
68. 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 memory card cover If you interrupt the copy operation in progress the copying will be canceled and cannot be restarted 149 ANnEMGS Deleting All Images W With one procedure you can quickly delete all images stored on a SmartMedia or CompactFlash memory card Se APOE SELECT Z 150 Make sure that the card with the pictures that you want to delete is inserted in the camera 30 Make sure that the card selection mark for the card with the pictures to be deleted S for the SmartMedia card or for the CompactFlash 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 Press the menu button The menu opens in the
69. ar 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 PJ 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 orM you can also enter the playback mode by 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 CO 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
70. ard pictures on card removing from pictures setting for card setting for pictures protect button ia ei al a APAPA PEBE EENE FA 15 Q quailty 103 16 made ee mark in control panel recording mode selecting SHQ SQ storage capacity TIFF quick reference white balance described se mark in viewfinder procedure R range distance and range 43 distortion RAW function releases quality settings selecting RAW mode record mode Compression cece 103 104 displaying current setting 139 quality resolutio setting storage capacity record mode button OCO 23 Aaea aapa 14 red eye reduction function mark in control panel remote cable function shutter release using remote cable jack loCatiOn in an 14 remote control mark in control panel provided with camera remote control instructions provided with camera 20 remote unit cancelling remote self timer lamp location removing CompactFlash SmartMedia RESET file folder naming naming image files selecting for file folder naming resolution quality compression recording mode reference table selecting S mode setting shutter speed Shutter priority mode selected memory card mark in control panel 16 self timer cancelling function m
71. ark in control panel setting sequential mode SOISCHING aian 112 sequential shooting mark in control panel 16 setup connection mode menu MENU SUMMA Y erne 176 sharpness function monitor display 106 selecting 106 settings 106 shooting a picture backlit subjects close u daylight shadow daylight synchro moving subjects night scenes portraits 3 subject against night scene background 61 subject and background focus 57 sunsets through monitor through viewfinder shooting mode APOMUNG esini desea ce aperture priority mode manual mode multiple exposures program mode remote selecting SOIF AIMEN iniaa sequence multiple exposures shutter priority mode shutter speed shooting mode menu SUMIMALY Siana p annann shooting techniques backlit subjects close u daylight shadow daylight synchro fireworks moving subjects night scenes portraits subject against night scene background 61 subject and background focus 57 SHQ compression resolution shutter button autofocus full press half press location operation Shutter priority mode setting shutter speed shutter release Operation oo eects sound emitted on release 122 Index continued shutter sound Soi i ee 122 shutter speed automatically selected in P
72. arply 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 camera can be set to adjust automatically for a the center of the subject s face 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 79 Selecting the Metering Method gt 78 Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow Daylight Synchro gt 56 Viewfinder Note We recommend attaching a lens hood to the camera to prevent the occurrence of the flare or ghost effect in your pictures Attaching the Lens Hood When Camera is Not Used Flash button White dot White arrow mark A a Lens hood Align the white arrow Gud 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 IP 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 55 Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow Daylight Synchro Even with sufficient light on the subject when the fla
73. artMedia Sf or CompactFlash 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 O Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor 164 O On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the date time stamp mark I 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 8 Press the x button to select the setting Press the x button again to close the menu The last picture taken is displayed Note e 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 e 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 memory card cover If you are interrupted during picture selection for printing you will have to start again e The level of DPOF compatibility is di
74. ation Working range from lens Viewfinder Monitor Monitor resolution SLR digital camera recording playback Digital recording JPEG in accordance with Design rule for Camera File DCF TIFF non compressed DPOF compatible 3V 3 3V SmartMedia 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB CompactFlash Compatible with Type I and II Micro drive cannot be used Approx 8 frames HQ 8MB Single frame All frame erase 2 3 in primary color filter 4 million pixels picture elements 2240 x 1680 pixels 1600 x 1200 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 36 mm f 2 0 f 2 4 14 elements in 11 groups equivalent to 35 140 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 11 TELE F2 4 11 2 1 640 Manual mode bulb Limit 30 sec 8 1 640 8EV 1 3EV Steps Standard 0 6 m o 2 ft oo Macro 0 2 m 0 6 m 0 7 2 ft SLR 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 Flash recharge time Approx 7 sec at normal temperature
75. atted All images including images which have been 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 e 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 memory card cover Card access lamp Blinks during formatting goes off after formatting is completed 153 Naming Image Files 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 COOOOLYMP ue Folder number 100 999 File name PmddAAAA jpg File number 0001 9999 After taking 9999 pictures the counter is reset Day 01 31 to 0001 for the next picture the folder number 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 100 OLYMP P2030001 jpg P2030002 jog P2030003 jpg P2030004 jpg 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 assig
76. 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 sub dial Continue to turn the dial until you see the desired combination of flash control setting marks and then e stop turning the dial 3 Take the picture When the flash is not required When you do not want to use the flash for example when photographing 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 89 PEARS 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 90 Uan FARE HO Aha A E EEE OFF O Q
77. button to take four rapid shots 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 Number of storable pictures Sequential mode mark Number of multiple exposures Gauge shows 3 exposures Camera will not shoot after pressing shutter button blinking in the viewfinder If this mark is blinking the built in flash is charging Wait for the mark to stop flashing 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 is 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 112 LPEA SEMI 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 i and then turn the main dial or the sub dial until you see the se
78. causing electrical shock or burns A DANGER 1 If you use Ni MH batteries use only Olympus Ni MH batteries and the recharging unit recommended for use with these batteries 2 Never load batteries with their terminals reversed Never force batteries into the battery compartment 3 To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way with soldering etc 4 Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects like jewelry pins fasteners etc IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 5 Never heat batteries or incinerate them 6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle If battery fluid gets into your eyes flush your eyes immediately with clear cold running water and seek medical attention immediately A WARNING 1 Keep batteries dry at all times Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water To prevent batteries from leaking overheating or causing a fire or explosion e Use only batteries recommended for use with this product e Never heat batteries incinerate them or attempt to disassemble them Never mix batteries old and new batteries charged and uncharged batteries batteries of different manufacture or capac
79. ch the flash after it has been fired Avoid using the flash for extended periods Allow it to cool occasionally between shots To avoid injury from electrical shock never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera in any way A CAUTION Selecting batteries for your camera This camera can use four AA Ni MH batteries four AA alkaline batteries four AA lithium batteries four AA Ni Cd batteries or two CR V3 lithium battery packs Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended e Alkaline battery performance is limited especially at low temperatures Using Ni MH batteries is recommended AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions Incorrectly loading the batteries could cause the batteries to leak or overheating 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures try to keep the camera and extra batteries as warm as possible Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at ambient temperature Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could prevent them from operating Before loading batteries wipe the terminals with a dry clean cloth Before going on a long trip especially before traveling abroad purchase an ample supply of extra batteries The recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling Always
80. ck 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 189 Appendix 5 Camera Error Messages continued iowfi Control 3 7 Panel Monitor Explanation Solution No display No more images can be stored on the card CARD FULL Card is full No space for storing more pictures 1 CARD FULL 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 Bunooys Buung Card is full so you cannot continue selecting or cancelling pictures for printing Selecting pictures for printing stores data on the card iS s a io a QD Q z 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 trans
81. 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 coe 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 Ki eee 20cm 8 in 76 x 57 mm 3x 2 3 in Note 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 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 43 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 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 blink
82. create a darker or brighter image 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 5 compensation 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 Minus the illustration Control panel Viewfinder The exposure compensation value is displayed in the viewfinder and the control panel 3 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 Exposure compensation value Adjusting the flash intensity The flash intensity cannot be adjusted automatically but it can be adjusted manually 90 79 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 Converse
83. d 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 Card access arrow as shown in the illustration lamp Battery compartment knob ob A Caution If you remove the battery case with the camera power on the current mode and time will be reset The picture just taken may not be stored on the card and images already stored on the card could be damaged Please make sure that the power switch is set to OFF Power switch 23 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter continued Do not remove O the seal If insulation seal is attached peel O Remove the battery holder Insert a battery into the battery holder as shown in the illustration Gently press down on the battery in the direction of the arrow until 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 Using the same procedure insert another battery in the other side of the battery holder Insert the battery holder with batteries inserted into the bottom of the camera While pushing down on the battery holder turn the battery compartment knob to the close G position and push it down If you want to start taking pictures now go on to the next chapter gt 29 Inserting AA Ni MH sold s
84. d and G ideal mr ECL IZ exposure 20 618 ttesp levels Sm pa pm 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 underexposed 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 PEARS Selecting the Metering Method ESP 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 9 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 determine the correct exposure area three times the size of
85. d external flash the intensity of the built in flash will continue to be controlled by the camera 91 PRAE SEMI 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 top of the camera or mounted on the optional flash bracket attachment 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 90 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 p
86. d in f stops Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures autofocus 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 full press the shutter button 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 full 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 s
87. dental erasure For details refer to the SmartMedia instructions Do not reuse protect seals Caution e Formatting a memory erases everything on the memory card even images which have been protected 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 46 If you are using the index display press the pointers lt gt A V 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 x button The card 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 50 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
88. e 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 E Small Aperture Range aperture Max WIDE 2 0 11 Large Max TELE 2 4 11 aperture The shutter speed indication blinks if the ee 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 a The scene is too dark the camera cannot set the shutter speed slow enough to Control panel the aperture is pia the expose the shot Correct the problem by aperture value widening the aperture reducing the increases aperture value If the indication continues to blink raise the ISO setting or use the flash 3 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 s
89. e 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 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 194 self timer Delays shutter release for 12 seconds after you full press the shutter button so you have enough time to include yourself in the picture sharpness The degree of clarity or definition of the 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 s
90. e all images from card aT format card iL Monitor brightness SELECT CLEAR Select or cancel all pictures for ALL aL printing GEE CAE RIHE Set date or time stamping on EIEC CEAR prints AlI ALI Select or cancel all pictures for index printing Determines whether conversion lens f Macro W selected 1 is selected when marcro button without conversion W is pressed lens Set year month day format Year month day unchanged even by pressing and Set current date and time After you replace a memory card you can restart file numbering RESET or continue AUTO sequential file numbering AUTO Pictures stored as RAW unprocessed uncompressed OFF data Switches histogram on and off 176 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 Available Options 3 Image File Compatibility 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting camera operation Troubleshooting image problems 5 Camera Error Messages CAMEDIA Appendix 1 Specifications Product type Recording system Memory Storable pictures Erase Image pickup element Image recording White balance Lens Filter diameter Metering system Exposure control Aperture Shutter Exposure compens
91. e 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 these 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 ey
92. e 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 feature off 1 Set the mode dial to playback m 1 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 opens in the monitor and the slide show mark is highlighted green 140 On the arrow pad press gt to E H AHI move the green highlight to START TECT 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 Next frames 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 141 GG 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
93. e product where there is a danger of spillage 15 Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high voltage points 16 Damage Requiring Service While using the optional AC adapter if you notice any of the conditions described below unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel a If liquid has been spilled or any object has fallen into the product b If the product has been exposed to water c If the product does not operate normally while following operating instructions Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product requiring extensive repair work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation d If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for servicing 17 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required make sure that the service center uses only parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure that the replacement parts have the same characteristics as the originals Unauthorized substitution of parts could cause a fire electrical shock or create other hazards 18 Safety Check Upon completion of servicing or repairs ask the service technician to perf
94. e shooting at 3 frames sec up to 4 frames 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 A wide choice of 5 different battery types e Durable aluminum die cast body Compatible with SmartMedia CompactFlash Compatible with Type I Type II Micro drive cannot be used Shutter release time after focus lock and full press on the shutter button Operability Easy to use button layout allows easy 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 view for composing pictures Expandability e Complete conversion lens system Optional power battery holder kit enables prolonged uninterrupted use e Remote cable with 2 step release 1st half press and then 2nd full press e Synchro socket for a non dedicated external flash unit hot shoe for a generic or dedicated external flash unit e Allows easy connectivity to a computer with a USB interface N How to Use This Manua The sample page below shows you how the use this manual Procedures Follow the numbered procedures The numbers in the illustrations on the left correspond to the step numbers on the right Setting Tables Initial sett
95. e 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 viewfinder 2 Half press the shutter button When the subject is in focus the camera beeps and the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder lights With the shutter button still half pe es pressed move the camera and compose the picture in the viewfinder O Full press the shutter button Note To prevent interfering with the accuracy and time required for focusing never block this port with your finger O Full press 65 Using Autofocus AF continued Difficult to focus subjects 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 full pressing the shutter button Subject of low contrast A subject without distinct patterns could be difficult to focus SubJEcI with center glare pA A subject with center glare could be difficult to focus
96. ecise Note e When the number of total shots reaches 999 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 e Because of the difference in cluster size used on SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards the same number of images may require more or less space for storage on either card When using a CompactFlash card the actual capacity of the card could be slightly more or less than the capacity indicated in the control panel 34 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 so do one of the following If a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card are both installed select the other card gt 121 e Delete unneeded images from the full card gt 51 e Switching to a smaller file size gt 103 e Remove the full card and install a new or empty card gt 30 Record mode quality setting Dami FALL Control panel Monitor Viewfinder F and J blinking in the control panel The card
97. ecking 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 approximately 12 more pictures can be taken and stored on the memory card Control panel Selected card Number of storable pictures Memory card storage capacity Quality Resolution pixels Compression File Size Images per Card Reference value Default settings Default settings Reference value 8 MB 32 MB TIFF 2240 x 1680 FULL 0 shots 2 shots SHQ 2240 x 1680 FULL 2 2 shots 11 shots HQ 2240 x 1680 FULL H 8 shots 32 shots SQ 1280 x 960 SXGA i 23 shots 94 shots Note e When you see TIFF blinking in the control panel the camera is in the RAW data mode gt 131 In this mode one picture file is approximately 7 6 MB and you will be able to save approximately 4 shots on a card 32 MB card If you intend to use the images on a computer Before you transfer files to a computer you should select how the files are to be named gt 154 Storage capacity of a memory card other than a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card 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 pr
98. ed 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 Solution After you purchase the camera you should set the date and time Has more than 1 month passed with dead batteries in the camera If dead batteries are left in the camera longer than 1 month the date and time settings could become disabled Reset the date and time You have forgotten what settings you selected in the menus Problem Have you reviewed the current settings Do you want to restore all default settings Solution Open the menus one by one and review the selected settings Current settings are marked in relief in the menus 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 to reduce the red eye phenomenon 188 Appendix 5 Camera Error Messages If a problem occurs with a
99. edia and a CompactFlash card installed in the camera you can select either card for storing pictures 121 31 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 2 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 O The first time that you use the camera you should set the date Control panel and time gt 126 Battery Number of check storable pictures Control panel difficult to see Press UGH The control panel backlight lights for about 8 seconds LIGHT button Lights the control panel 32 Checking the Battery Control panel 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 Battery check capacity Battery Check Display Meaning i Lights for a short time after Batteries are fully cha
100. elected 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 setting 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 full 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 scanne
101. electing 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 78 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 83 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 gt 102 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 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 e ATE Note 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 t
102. eled off P The negative electrode the og Part of the negative electrode minus surface is flat and not is protruding although not covered by the seal covered by the seal 25 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter continued Inserting the optional lithium polymer battery B 10LPB The 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 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 26 Using the AC adapter sold separately The optional AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a household
103. eparately Alkaline or Ni Cd Make sure all the batteries in the set are the same type Before inserting Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries make sure that they are fully charged O Insert the batteries as described in the previous section for lithium battery packs CR V3 gt 23 Insert the batteries into the battery case with the polarity of each battery aligned correctly as shown in the illustration Note The appearance of the actual monitor menu display may be different from the illustrations You may notice a gap after loading the AA 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 peeling 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 peeling off Never use batteries in this condition These batteries cannot be used CoS gt gt All ofthe seal electrical 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 sheath pe
104. er 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 value 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 CAMCDIA Night scenes You can use slow shutter speeds in combination with lower ISO settings to experiment with shooting night scenes or other dark subjects Subject against a night scene bac
105. er capacity card 190 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 possible 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 opening behind the lens 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 measure
106. er half pressing gently press down all the way 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 between full press shutter release and the start of exposure After you full press the shutter button the shutter actually releases after 60ms However when the monitor is used to compose and shoot a picture the time between a full shutter press and actual release time could vary from 60ms to 100ms Also please remember that when you use the flash shutter release will be delayed approximately 200ms for firing the pre flash The camera can be set to emit a sound at shutter release gt 122 38 Half press v Viewfinder AF target mark Lights and emits a small beep when subject in focus Blinks when subject is not in focus Neither lights nor blinks when camera is in the manual focusing mode Full press gy Low light warning When this mark blinks and flash is required lamp Taking pictures without half pressing Card access o 2 Gently half press the shutter button The camera emits a small beep and the AF co
107. ers etc Compose the picture in the monitor The picture that you take will be the same as the picture composed in the monitor The monitor displays 100 of the composed picture You can also take a picture at Step 3 fora high angle shot e Make sure that you pressed the monitor button Co to activate the monitor display Make sure that the lens cap has been removed 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 Mode dial set correctly Make sure that the mode dial is set to P A S or M Note 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 37 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 aft
108. et 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 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 Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed 4 4 j a i 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 prevent camera shake The possibility of camera shake spoiling a picture increases greatly when you zoom in on a subject Caution 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 automatic
109. etting 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 Press and hold down the flash mode 4 and record mode buttons together The camera settings are restored to their factory default settings 130 RAW Data Mode The RAW data mode records images as 10bit channel data from the CCD RAW data files are automatically assigned a file extension a period and three letters orf after the file name This RAW data mode is intended primarily for images to be processed later with CAMEDIA Master 2 5 CAMEDIA Master 2 5 restores RAW data images to displayable form using the same type of processing that the camera uses The size of each file will be approximately 7 6MB Note e Pictures taken in the RAW mode are stored without compression resulting in extremely large file sizes which limit the number of images that can be stored on a memory card After the camera is set in the RAW data mode it will remain in this mode even after the camera is switched off and on again When you no longer intend to store images as RAW data you must use the menu to switch this feature off je When taking pictures in the RAW data mode a compressed image is displayed as a thumbnail in the monitor If you have no special reason for using the RAW data mode then switch it off e If you have taken picture
110. eturns to the playback mode Monitor blank The camera will automatically power itself off if it remains idle for a specified length of time gt 128 The camera will switch on automatically after you start to use the camera again Caution e To avoid damaging the monitor or interfering with the quality of its display never touch or strike the surface of the monitor 47 Viewing Pictures Playback continued 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 Index Display Display Enlarged Display This feature is convenient This feature is convenient when you want to when you want to browse the confirm that a picture is correctly in focus pictures stored on the selected card when you need to find a particular picture 16frames Qframes 4frames 1 frame 1 5x 2x 2 5Xx 3x 4x Enlarged display Set the mode dial 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 1 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 d
111. exposure lock 80 AF see QutOfOCUS eee eects 64 AF correct WAIMING 2s isceeseccacceestacesessasaseastess 41 AF correct mark mark in viewfinder eee 17 AF target mark mark in viewfinder aperture allowed for TELE allowed for WIDE blurred background described displaying current setting a 139 setting setting manually 76 sharp background 72 shooting modes Aperture priority mode setting aperture manually 73 aperture value automatically selected in P mode 71 background focus mark in control panel mark in viewfinder portraits arrow pad lOCatiON MAENE EAIN E EE 15 AUTO file folder naming naming image files selecting for file folder 155 auto bracket mark in control panel n s 16 auto flash mode Selecting nancies kas 86 auto white balance CESCrIDEM soera aaan 98 autofocus difficult subjects 66 half press 196 how it works mark in viewfinder 5 subject not centered i in viewfinder 57 substitute focusing 57 65 usin 2 with shutter button B background focus aperture value oo eects 57 batteries before loading x 22 cautions 22 checking power 33 handling 22 inserting AA Ni Cd inserting AA Ni MH inserting lithium battery CR V3 23 24 inserting lithium polymer batteries 26 listed S low battery warning
112. fer 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 1 No display CANNOT OPEN FILE The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback but be used for other processing BIOWWD SIU YUM JOUS OINIOIg Switch the camera off and allow it to cool and then 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 Jeujoue YIM JOYS BIN Select and display the picture on the camera used to take the picture The sizes of the clusters are different on a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card so you may not be able to store exactly the same number of images on either card 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 high
113. fferent for some printers and you could experience some problems in printing pictures selected for printing with the print reserve features on the camera 166 If you use index printing you cannot stamp the prints with the date or the time 165 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 330 YES NO NO NO NO NO P 330N YES YES YES YES NO NO P 400 YES YES YES NO NO NO P 150 No DPOF compatibility P 300 No DPOF compatibility 1 You can print JPEG files up to 1MB in size If you are printing via the video OUT connection 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
114. fl blinking in the Replace the batteries Check the card control panel access lamp If the card access lamp is blinking wait for it to stop blinking before you remove the batteries Is the memory gauge full If you are shooting multiple exposures and the memory gauge is full you will not be able to continue shooting until the pictures have been stored on the memory card Wait until at least one bar on the memory gauge goes off before you resume shooting Is the flash mark 5 blinking in the The built in flash is recharging Wait for the viewfinder flash mark to light and then remain on before you resume shooting with the flash 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 ar Is a card inserted in the camera Insert a card in the camera Is a protect seal attached to the card Remove the card and then remove the gt 30 protect seal or insert a new card 183 Appendix 4 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
115. focusing 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 full press the shutter button 113 eG o Using the Camera Remote Unit RM 1 With the camera in the remote mode you can release the shutter with the electronic remote unit RM 1 while standing in front of the camera The shutter will release 2 seconds after pressing the transmit button on the remote unit Eyepiece shutter lever Remote control mark Working range of the remote unit 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 the sub dial until you see the remote control mark g appear in the control panel 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 gt 65 If you are going to include yourself in the picture focus on the area where you intend to appear in the picture 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 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
116. g adjusting location display time image during recording setting distance distance and range distortion distance meter location 222 2 Ae 15 drive button location E enlarged display playback erase button deleting pictures location error messages problems and solutions 189 190 summary table 189 190 exposure adjusting 79 bracketing 81 compensation ri locking exposure compensation displaying current setting setting exposure compensation button locationinw3 sea ee 14 exposure compensation senting mark in viewfinder eee 17 external flash cautions for non dedicated flash units 94 dedicated external flash 92 non dedicated flash units 94 95 restrictions on non dedicated flash units 94 using with built in flash 91 92 external flash connector Beatin an 14 eyepiece shutter lever function location F using with emote cable 116 using with remote shutter release 114 using with self timer 113 using with time lapse photography 118 F file name displaying current setting 139 files AUTO naming ce eee 154 compatibility with other cameras 181 naming 154 RESET naming 154 selecting AUTO naming 155 selecting RESET naming 155 fill in flash function 87 mark in control panel flash
117. he Unplug Hardware message tells you that the device can be removed safely click the OK button 4 Disconnect the cable sues ana Pre Note e 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 The camera does not enter sleep mode or automatically switch off the power while operating in setup connection mode If you intend to leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time we recommend connecting the optional AC adapter to avoid draining of the batteries 171 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 SmartMedia Reader Writer MAUSB 1 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 What you need on the computer Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath MAFP 2N 3 5 inch floppy drive required PC Card Adapter MA 2 PCMCIA card slot required SmartMedia Reader Writer MAUSB 1 USB connector required Compact Flash PC Card Adapter gt PCMCIA card slot required Note e Before you purchase and try to use an
118. he nearest Olympus service center immediately Never attempt to disassemble the camera The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock To avoid dangerous electrical shock never hold or operate the camera with wet hands To avoid damaging the camera or causing a fire never expose the camera to excessive heat Camera Care and Storage A Handling e Never store or use the camera for long periods in locations subject to direct sunlight high humidity extreme variation in temperature or strong shocks and constant vibration Protect the camera at all times from dust and sand Never store the camera near any type of appliance or equipment which generates high temperatures low temperatures high or low humidity or a strong magnetic field Never use the camera in a factory or laboratory where flammable gases are present Never shake the camera or subject it to shock or strong vibration To avoid damaging its precision lens never leave the camera pointing directly into the sun Before storing the camera for a long period remove the batteries Select a cool dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera After storage test the camera by pressing the shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally When the camera is mounted on a tripod adjust the tripod head to re position the camera do not twist the camera Never tou
119. he 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 86 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 Control panel 61 Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks 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 Sunset does not appear red when shot with white balance Sunset appears in more natural red when shot with preset white balance 5500 Colors of fireworks can also be adjusted with white balance 62 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 appear in the control panel and then take the picture To increase the amount of red in the pictures select 650
120. histogram can display the distribution of brightness of the image displayed for playback The histogram feature is switched on with a menu selection Switching the histogram display on and off Follow this procedure to switch the histogram display on or off 108 meter captor ed etl on z We ATO be Soo 12 242256 RESER Of 2 Press the menu button Set the mode dial to the setup connection mode mark The menu opens in the monitor On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the histogram mark F7 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to ON If you want to switch off the histogram just leave OFF selected Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the histogram mark F Press x button again to close the menu If the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable the menu is not displayed Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 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 b
121. hutter button should automatically set the correct focus and exposure for the picture With some subjects which are difficult to focus however you may see the AF correct mark in the viewfinder continue to blink after you half press the shutter button If this occurs 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 e Use manual focusing Taking Pictures Distance and Focus gt 63 Using Manual Focus MF gt 68 41 Enlarging the Subject Zoom and Macro 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 Zoom down WIDE Autofocus and close up shots Macro You can take close up shots within 60 cm approx 23 5 in from the camera While pressing the macro button eh turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the macro mark W in the control panel or the viewfinder Control panel Y not displayed w displayed Autofocus can focus a Autofocus can focus a subject in the range subject in the range Macro button Main dial 60 cm approx 23 5 in approx 60 cm 20 cm from the camera approx 23 5 in 8 in from the lens 42 Shooting distance and range With the widest angle setting you can approach up to 20
122. iew 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 is 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 full pressing the shutter button to take the picture formatting a memory card Formatting also refers to initializing a SmartMedia or CompactFlash 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 histogram A simple graphic which displays the distribution of bright and dark pixels in the viewed image ICC Profile Format 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 ISO Refers to the sensitivity of 35 mm film commonly referred to as film speed The scale of sensitivity standardized by the In
123. ing 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 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 Full 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 the flash will fire even with brightly lighted subjects 56 86 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 44 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
124. ings defaults are indicated in bold Indicates the corresponding step number of the procedure on the right Using the Menus To open the next page of a menu in the direction indicated by the arrows 4b D press the appropriate pointer on the arrow pad 9 to move the highlighted green frame in order to perform settings Arrow pad Press the black pointer If more than one pointer is marked in black press either pointer Cautions and Notes provided at bottom of the page describe precautions and tips about using the camera x Move the mode dial to align the mark with Qz Mode Dial Setting Tells you the possible mode dial settings required to follow the procedure P Program mode Camera automatically selects the best aperture value and shutter speed for the shot Al A Aperture priority mode Allows you to set the aperture value camera selects the shutter speed S Shutter priority mode Allows you to set the shutter speed camera selects the aperture value M 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 qe When shooting mode is set for P A S or M rapidly press Monitor button twice to enter the playback mode m 4 Print reserve mode Allows
125. inguishes Selected option marked but you can restore it immediately by in relief pressing the menu button This is convenient for checking and changing settings while shooting O 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 174 priority mode S Shutter priority mode M Manual mode Sening Fo O O Shooting mode menus for P Program mode A Aperture Default Page Page Delete all images from selected SmartMedia or CompactFlash card and format a card H ISO sensitivity setting eiaa e Eia eu Bracket same subject with 3 rapid shots with different exposures ie cae OFF E EE To e E U o a Ez T z Flash intensity control Sharpness NORMAL EHA Rated r Overall image contrast NORMAL HIGA HHA et Li Record mode quality See table ilada Loe Ea resolution compression page 103 r Set interval time specify time interval between shots during OFF automatic time lapse photography Shutter sound setting high low OFF Warning sound ON OFF Image display after shooting Sleep mode timer setting 175 Monitor Menus continued Default p Setting aft d age Playback mode menu gt aA e ia Slide show Automatic playback RAIET ee ea Copy images card to card me SIE Delet
126. ion e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc CompactFlash and CF are trademark of San Disk Inc All other company and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners Declaration of Conformity Model Number E 10 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 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 and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Features How to Use This Manual Read This First IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for Your Camera Important Parts and Names Follow these step by step instructions to set 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
127. isplayed use the pointers on the arrow pad to scroll and view other parts of the image that you cannot see A Scrolls up V Scrolls down lt Scrolls left gt Scrolls right If you want to display another image at normal size turn the main dial to the index mark F or sub dial counterclockwise and then use the pointers on the arrow pad to select the next image that you want to display Index display Set the mode dial to playback gt and then turn the main dial to the index mark E or turn the sub dial counterclockwise to display several images at one time in the monitor 2 1 Turn the main dial to the index mark amp or turn the sub dial counterclockwise The monitor is divided into sections and 0 A a A displays 4 images The position of the green highlight shows the currently lt 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 highlight highlight to previous ea A Displays previous index frame l YW Displays next index Displays next index lt Moves highlight to previous frame 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
128. it Select the flash mode gt 86 Take the picture Back of FL 40 dedicated Q ake the picture external flash unit Using the flash with close up photography Shooting a subject 1 5 meters 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 93 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 i
129. it On the other hand use a small aperture to focus both the subject and the background Large Aperture Small Aperture kai r 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 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 valu
130. itions 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 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 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 white balance mode button We 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 ex
131. ity etc Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions Never reverse their polarity when loading Batteries with any part of the outer seal magnetic insulation sheath peeling off or any battery split along the seam can leak generate heat or explode To prevent a fire or minor burns inspect batteries carefully before loading Never load a battery if you notice that the insulation or protective covering is damaged in any way or if the battery cover is warped even if the batteries are new Batteries sold at stores may have these kinds of abnormalities Never use these batteries If Ni MH batteries are not charged within the specified time stop charging them and do not use them Before loading always inspect batteries carefully for leaks discoloration warping or any other abnormality Always store batteries out of the reach of small children If a child accidentally swallows a battery seek medical attention immediately 6 If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean running cold water immediately If the fluid burns your skin seek medical attention immediately 7 Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera and never insert anything other than the recommended battery into the battery compartment A CAUTION 1 Olympus Ni MH batteries are intended for u
132. k for the source card SmartMedia 9f or CompactFlash 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 D The last picture taken is displayed in the monitor 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 index all mark Ii On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to SELECT ALL Press the x button SELECT ALL is displayed On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES 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 SELECT ALL Taking a picture after selecting index printing If you take more pictures after selecting all the pictures on a card for index printing en 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
133. kground 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 open the aperture to take the picture Viewfinder Aperture value 54 The smaller the aperture value 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 F2 4 F11 Max WIDE F2 0 F11 Setting the Aperture Value gt 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 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 sh
134. l 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 a 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 You can use the sharpness contrast and histogram options to enhance the appearance of your images as they are taken CAMCDIA Qe om Achieving 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 cond
135. lease 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 the camera automatically sets the flash for TTL AUTO and the Mode Flash Mode intensity of the dedicated external flash can be controlled from the camera With the mode dial set to M Manual mode you ae can select MANUAL on the dedicated external flash This allows you to set the guide number on the dedicated external flash and select the aperture on the camera for taking a picture TTL AUTO MANUAL A__ TTL AUTO only 92 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 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 m e 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
136. lf timer mark appear in the control panel Eyepiece 2 Attach the camera securely to a shutter lever tripod adjust the focus and compose the picture in the je viewfinder shot If the subject is not yet composed in the center of the viewfinder you can use focus lock gt 65 O Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever to prevent light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera t Half press the shutter button to focus the 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 Full 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 2 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 Remember that the camera performs auto
137. llumination 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 shutter may close during the flash and part of the light might not be used in the exposure o Do not attempt to 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 an external flash not designed for this camera may fire 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 Fu
138. luorescent 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 depends on the size of the images which is determined by the record mode setting quality resolution compression 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
139. ly 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 1 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the exposure 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 while holding down the button automatic focus also operates With the button still pressed down take the picture You can continue to take other pictures at the same exposure as long as you keep the button pressed down 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 80 PEAR 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
140. 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 solve the problem Monitor CARD COVER OPEN CARD ERROR Explanation Card compartment cover is open You cannot store pictures play back images or delete images from the card Insert the card and lock the card compartment cover 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 NO CARD UNFORMATED CARD Card is not present Card is not formatted or is damaged Insert the card in the camera 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 playba
141. mode 71 control panel CESCrIDEM 20 ee eeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 74 displaying current setting fast mark p mark in viewfinder moving subjects night scenes settin setting manually shooting modes shooting moving subjects slow with time lapse photography 119 viewfinder cccceeeeees 75 76 sleep mode auto power off after 1 hour 128 function setting timer 128 slide show Starting wether chee ta 140 slow synchro mark in control panel ns 16 slow synchronization mode Lea a PEETA T DE tine T 86 SM SmartMedia card cee 121 SM CF memory card button OCA i ct e RNa 14 SmartMedia card control panel SM Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPat formatting card inserting PC Card Adapter MA 2 provided with camera Reader Writer MAUSB 1 removing selecting SmartMedia labels provided with camera SmartMedia protect seals provided with camera 20 SmartMedia static free case provided with camera software CD ROM provided with camera 0 20 specifications CAMENA eeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeee 178 179 spot metering defined mark in control panel mark in viewfinder eee spot metering area mark in viewfinder eee 17 SQ compression resolution standard quality storage capacity storage capacity freia T PEART A N EA
142. monitor If you set the mode dial to playback on the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to card setup Ee On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the card erase option i Press the x button DELETE ALL is displayed DELE TE ALL o Display while deleting DELETE ALL 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 50 152 Images that are not stored in DCF format gt 192 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 51 152 You can also delete images one by one gt 51 Note 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 memory card cover 151 LPEAE SEMESTI Formatting a Me
143. mory Card H 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 30 2 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the card that you want to format SmartMedia SM or CompactFlash 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 z If you set the mode dial to J acla saia playback on the arrow pad m TE press Y or A to move the green C E highlight to card setup ae j H J in a On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the format mark E aca 7 Press the x button SELECT FORMAT is displayed 152 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 selected card is being form
144. mporarily 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 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 120 ANnEUEGEE Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures S0 The pictures that you take are stored on the selected memory card The SM SmartMedia or CF CompactFlash mark tells you which card is currently selected for storing images The GJ mark selects the SmartMedia card and the mark selects the CompactFlash card You can easily select either card for storing images 1 Press and hold down the
145. n 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 Autobracket setting mark menu O Take the picture Sequential mode Sequential mode selected When the camera is set in the sequential automatically when mode press the shutter button once to autobracketing is selected shoot three rapid pictures with the exposure setting varied automatically for each shot When the camera is set in the single frame shooting mode you must press the button once to take each picture with the exposure setting varied automatically for each shot Note e The autobracketing setting is disabled and cannot be used in the following cases When the mode dial is set to M Manual mode When the flash button is pressed and the built in flash is raised 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 e The shutter speed and aperture value display the adjusted exposure If autobracketing gt 81 and exposure compensation gt 79 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 seq
146. nd all CANCEL OFF FRAME 1 the displays are switched off to conserve j TIME OO battery power To cancel at any time switch the camera off Switch the camera Time interval off to cancel 119 Using Time Lapse Photography continued Actual time interval The time interval set in the menu is the time when the next picture will be 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 e Time required to save the picture on the card determined by the record mode A few 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 Changing a setting while the camera is in the time lapse mode could release the camera from the time lapse mode and some settings cannot be changed with the camera in the time lapse mode If you need to change a setting te
147. nected the computer If you wish to change the card selection you must first disconnect the USB cable gt 171 Open the connector cover on the camera Connect the B connector of the USB cable the large connector to the camera connection point Connect the A connector of the USB cable the flat connector to 2 the computer To the USB port of the computer Note If your computer has two USB ports you can use either port O Set the mode dial to setup connection mode Note The computer recognizes the card selected in the camera as an external disk drive Normally the device is displayed as a Removable Disk The images on the card can be handled as files with Windows Explorer While copying or moving image files never disconnect the USB cable from the camera or computer Switching the card After changing the card inserted in the camera make sure that the drive that names the card displays the correct information To confirm that the display is correct in Windows Explorer from the View menu select Refresh 169 Transferring Images with a Computer Connection Kit continued Removing a card while the camera is connected to a computer Improperly removing a card while the camera is connected to the computer may cause the computer to operate incorrectly Always follow the procedure below to remove a card To recover from a computer problem you may need to reconnect the USB cable or re
148. ned the 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 154 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 M 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 the AUTO or RESET 4 DA be 00 12 24 23 56 Press the x button to select the f setting The green highlight returns to the FILE NAME mark 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 Once the folder numbering reaches 999 or file numbering reaches 9999 you will not be able to continue storing
149. ng Allows you to focus on a subject manually with the manual focus ring memory card The camera uses two types of memory cards SmartMedia and CompactFlash One of each type 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 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 or CompactFlash 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 playback Refers to viewing images stored on the memory cards protect Marking images files on a memory card so they cannot be accidentally erased Marking 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 Quality The quality of the imag
150. ng Night SCONES ou eect 60 L lens cleaning location lens cap provided with camera lens hood provided with camera 0 20 light button control panel brightness location lithium batteries provided with camera 0 20 lithium polymer batteries inserting batteries eee 26 low battery warning described annia 39 low light warning flashing in viewfinder shutter does not release M M mode Manual mode setting aperture manually setting aperture value setting shutter speed macro mark in control panel n s 16 macro button close up location mark in viewfinder macro mode close up photography with conversion lens main dial TUNCHON EASRA RAN AT SEREA 14 49 manual focus manual focus ring mark in control panel night scenes 00 aN releases macro mode 68 sunsets fireworks using manual focus ring location using with manual focus memory gauge described mark in control panel menu button location A eich acces 15 menus Playback mode menu summary 176 displaying cceeeee 174 175 Print reserve mode menu summary 176 setup connection mode menu summary 176 shooting mode menu P A S M modes summaries summary v 174 175 messages CARD FULL we 147 NO CARD we 147 WRITE PROTECT eeeees 147 metering brightnes
151. ng Images to Another Card 5E With a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card 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 the source card cards in the camera gt 30 2 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card SmartMedia S or CompactFlash 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 playback gt The last picture taken is displayed O Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor O On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the copy mark i On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to ALL 146 Copying from a SmartMedia to 7 Press the button a CompactFlash card 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 On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highligh
152. nly 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 and CompactFlash card store pictures that you take with the camera Throughout these instructions both the SmartMedia and CompactFlash card are simply referred to as cards Both 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 A memory card is a delicate precision device Handle it carefully Never touch the electrical contacts on the card and never subject a card to strong shocks or vibrations e Before you can use a SmartMedia or CompactFlash card purchased separately it must be formatted in the camera gt 152 Electrical contacts Protect area SmartMedia SM provided CompactFlash CF sold separately You can use Olympus or any other brand 3V Can be used same as SmartMedia to store 3 3V SmartMedia memory card 5V cards images cannot be used 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 While pressing down the round release on the card cover lock slide and raise the card cover lock The card cover
153. nu opens in 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 ee On the arrow pad press gt or lt 4 to brighten or darken the monitor display to attain the desired brightness SELECT Press the x button The monitor mark B and scale go off 144 Managing Siored 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 possibly have the same names CAMCDIA GG Copyi
154. nually 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 sequence mode to shoot multiple exposures to capture the subject in several sequential positions Taking Multiple Exposures gt 112 Shooting Close up For close up shots 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 i 5 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 e 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 42 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 e For close up shots you may find it convenient to p
155. 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 Previous shot is displayed for 5 seconds 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M Va Ka Te E 2 Press the menu button je The menu opens in the monitor mh ioe OFF eg 13 On the arrow pad press Y or A to Dae Pi Pi move the green highlight to the rec view mark EE On the arrow pad press gt to HIG HOrHEAL 9 nw move the highlight to the right SIGE RANA 11 O On the arrow pad press Y or A to select the desired setting TIFI ea Se O Press the x button to select the setting JSTES Ver EE OFF The green highlight returns to the rec view mark E Press x button again to close the menu 125 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 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 1 Set the mode dial to the setup ms connection mode v O Press
156. olid 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 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 191 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 f
157. orm safety checks to determine that the product is in good working condition 19 Heat Never use or store this product near a heat source such as a radiator heat register stove or any type of equipment or appliance which generates heat including stereo amplifiers WARNING e Keep batteries away from children e Ifa child swallows a battery seek medical attention immediately e Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with local laws regarding the disposal of such items e To avoid causing a fire or minor burns always handle lithium batteries carefully e Never attempt to charge the lithium battery disassemble it heat it above 212 F 100 C or incinerate it To ensure good contact wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth before use e To avoid short circuiting the sides of the battery never handle a lithium battery with a metal tool tweezers etc The DANGER indication alerts you to an imminent hazard that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Danger The WARNING indication alerts you to a Warning potential hazard that if not avoided may result in death or serious injury The CAUTION indication alerts you to a Caution potential hazard that if not avoided may result in injury or in property or equipment damage Handling Batteries Follow these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking overheating burning exploding or
158. ou take will be 5 larger 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 Check the eyepiece shutter lever on the left side of the viewfinder If it is down raise it gt 14 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 Do not subject the lens to physical shocks Framing a picture with the monitor O Eyepiece shutter lever J s O O Cannot see through the monitor Press the monitor button oj 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 To prevent light from behind the camera entering the viewfinder lower the eyepiece shutter lever 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 Hold the camera as steady as possible Hold the camera carefully without blocking the lens flash or AF port with the camera strap your fing
159. perimenting with different preset white balancing settings you can achieve a variety of pleasing color effects in your pictures 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 artificial 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 m 7 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 K H tiesto f eto tet awe a pueD qing 1461 YyYM 10H uasan SWUM kep se9 9 JSCOJOAC Kep se9 0 uo apeys JUSOSOJON SUM BSuUEelU White balance with a flash We recommend using the auto white balancing with the flash If you intend
160. 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 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 Picture is too dark Problem Solution Is the flash mark 5 blinking in the If the 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 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 Part of the picture is missing Probem Soitin Page Was part of the strap or one of your fingers Make sure nothing blocks the lens when you gt 36 blocking the lens compose the picture 187 Appendix 4 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 g display
161. r 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 E Press the button again to close the menu Note e The shutter sound tells the subject to pose for the next shot or tells you when the shutter has released if you are using the remote unit or the remote cable to release the shutter 123 6 Setting the Warning Sound M 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 1 Set the mode dial to P A S or M 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 camera beep mark fj On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right go 160 30 O On the arrow pad press lt or gt to move the green highlight to ON or OFF to switch the warning sound 4 M E EEE M 1 3 fal a a wr on or off La C Press the x button to select the setting wtIEL ala The green highlight returns to the camera beep mark B saI MEW Press x button again to close the menu TIFI ea Se F Eana DUNE OFF 124 6 0 Setting the Rec View Time You can set the length
162. r OK button gt 174 Arrow pad gt 174 When using the menus press the pointers on the arrow pad to move the green highlight to select options and then press the OK button Monitor gt 17 If you press the monitor button with the mode dial set to P A Monitor lock release button gt 37 Allows you to raise monitor and change angle of view Erase button gt 51 Protect button gt 50 INFO button gt 17 68 138 S or M you can use the When the histogram is set to monitor like the viewfinder display press to switch the with the mode dial set to histogram display on off playback 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 38 AF port gt 64 Quick reference Remote control receiver white balance button gt 101 self timer lamp gt 113 115 Strap eyelet gt 21 Battery compartment gt 23 Tripod socket 15 Important Parts and Names continued Control panel Flash control gt 44 85 Only No Flash is displayed when flash is not in use Nothing displayed for Auto flash mode Record mode ISO Displays setting other TIFF SHQ than AUTO gt 83 HQ S 103 e PA White balance Displays setting other than AUTO Image gt 100 101 102 Slow synchro A djustmont Fill in flash sharpness Manualtocus 68 i contrast
163. r 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 move it towards W to zoom out and make it smaller in the viewfinder 195 index 2nd curtain mark in control panel s s s 16 A A mode Aperture priority mode setting aperture manually AA Ni Cd HS FtING csdiccsiscsacsesctecsdseths sseas ses 25 AA Ni MH inserting AC adapter connecting connecting disconnecting safety guidelines using AE lock mark in viewfinder cee 17 AE lock button OCAT A205 oietan earan 14 AEL automatic
164. re 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 2 Press the quick reference 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 White surface you see NO GOOD this means not paper wall etc 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 registration 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 O and repeat from step 1 O Point and shoot the picture Note Control panel Monitor The white balance setting that you have just captured writes over the previous setting and is saved as one of the preset white balance settings The new setting is recorded and retained even after the camera is switched off and switched on again 101 PRAE SEMI Using Preset White Balance Use preset white balance to select the color temperature measured on the Kelvin temperature scale K for the light
165. read all operating instructions 2 Save These Instructions Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and all warnings described in the instructions 4 Follow Instructions Follow all instructions provided with this product 5 Cleaning Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner or any type of organic solvent to clean this product 6 Attachments For your safety and to avoid damaging the product use only accessories recommended by Olympus 7 Water and Moisture Never use this product around water near a bathtub kitchen sink laundry tub wet basement or swimming pool 8 Location To avoid damage to the product and to avoid personal injury never place this product on a unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart Mount only on a stable tripod stand or bracket Follow the instructions which describe how to safely mount the product and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer Power Sources Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home consult your local power company Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with batteries 10 Grounding
166. remote self timer sensor direct sunlight or any other strong light source fluorescent light or any device emitting electrical or radio waves Fot 3m popo 20 114 O Point the remote unit at the front of 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 Remote control receiver self timer To take more pictures just press the transmit button 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
167. rged Camera is fy camera is switched on and then ready for shooting goes off automatically 5 K i Blinks and continues blinking Batteries are low Replace batteries with p ee fresh batteries You may be able to shoot ey more pictures but batteries could run out completely during shooting A Lights for a specified time and Batteries are dead Replace batteries with A the control panel goes off fresh batteries Shooting is not possible 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 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 restore the camera to full operation you must use the power switch to switch the camera off and switch it on again You can select the time the camera remains idle before the control panel is switched off automatically 128 Lithium polymer battery If you are using the optional lithium polymer battery the amount of power remaining is also displayed as a percentage aS Irr ieee Here ey Note 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 33 Ch
168. right 187 pictures too dark 187 playback will not execute 184 red 6ye oseese 188 shutter will not release 183 viewfinder monitor displays different 184 TV screen connecting to camera 142 displaying images on 142 we 182 188 U USB cable provided with camera s 20 USB connector locatlon i ee 14 USB driver required for image transfer 169 V video cable provided with camera 00 20 video OUT jack lOCAtON 24c i tay ees 14 viewfinder adjusting AE lock AF correct mark AF correct warning AF target mark aperture aperture value r center weighted averaging metering 17 composing a picture digital ESP metering z exposure compensation setting 17 flash warning vi location low light warning MACTO oo metering mark metering mode preset white balance quick reference white balance 17 shutter speed 17 75 76 spot metering 7 spot metering area summary white balance viewing pictures see playback oo eee 46 W warning sound SOUING ii 22a eee aeres 124 white balance color temperature 99 control panel 102 described 98 displaying current setting 139 mark in control panel monitor preset quick reference selecting color temperature manually 102 setting auto white balance 100
169. rint reserve selection for all images again then all the images on the card are selected not just the mo 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 es Note 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 e Images stored as RAW data cannot be selected for printing gt 131 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 166 161 Setting Up Index Printing You can select all pictures stored on card for index printing Memory card with pictures to be selected for printing BELECT ALLT Cy 162 2 O 7 Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want to select for printing 30 Check the control panel display and make sure that the mar
170. rrect 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 corner 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 picture and then repeat from Step 1 If you see the 5 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 Gently full 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 While the camera is storing the previous shot on the card you can take up to 4 exposures You can take pictures without half pressing the shutter button In such cases the camera starts focusing when you full press the shutter button Therefore it takes a few moments to take a picture and you might miss a good picture Low battery warning j blinks immediately after taking a shot Immediately after taking a shot if you see the low battery warning blink and then light in the control panel the picture may not have been taken correctly Install a new battery and then play back the previous shot to confirm that it was stored correctly gt 46
171. rther 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 camera 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 Hot shoe 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 3 On the flash unit select AUTO and Flash synchro socket then set the same aperture and ISO settings selected on the camera For some shots you may not be able to D achieve the correct exposure If this DH 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 95 96 Taking Pictures Color and Quality In this section we will show you how to set up white balance select the record mode for images saved on the memory card and how to use the sharpness contrast and histogram options to enhance your captured images There can be great differences in the way the camera reproduces color in images taken in natura
172. rupt the copy operation in progress the copying will be canceled and cannot be restarted 147 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 SH j l Sr ALLE Follow Steps 1 5 for copying all images gt 146 ly SELECT 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 On the arrow pad press the lt q or gt to select the image that you want to copy coy 5 mea te O Press the button n 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 Next pictur Previous picture ext picture During copying BM F cr COPY 148 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 created The date
173. s center weighted averaging digital ESP methods selecting method spot metering mode mark in control panel mark in viewfinder metering mode button lOCAtION 22 c pecans 14 mode dial location selecting shooting mode monitor adjusting brightness displaying image information enlarged display framing a picture index display location metering mark multiple playback white balance monitor button lOCAON nists crete Ate 15 monitor lock release button OCA OM sesanan raano 15 multiple exposures setting camera for oo 112 multiple exposure with time lapse photography 119 N night scenes ISO setting monitor message 4 147 149 number of storable pictures mark in control panel 0 16 O options available for camera 180 P P mode aperture value selected Program mode shutter speed selected P A S M shooting Mode uuu eects 70 pictures deleting all pictures from card 51 deleting from card oo eee 51 deleting selected pictures from card 51 number storable on card 34 playback displaying image information 138 enlarged display index display multiple picture display Playback mode menu summary single picture display slide show time lapse photography viewing pictures with histogram
174. s 20 Attaching the Camera Strap o0 eecceesceseseeeseeteeeeeeeeeaeeseeceaeessaeseaeecaeeseaeeseeseaeeeeaeeaes 21 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter cccceseeeeeeteeeeeee 22 Taking Pictures Shooting and Viewing Basics cssccssseeeseeesseeeeeeees 29 Inserting a Memory Card sis eases cs ais es eo ae ee a ede ea 30 Setting the Shooting Mode and Switching the Camera On ccsssceeeeseeeesteeeees 32 Checking the Battery nii ach eens ral etn rea e Baa aia 33 Checking the Number of Storable Pictures ccceesceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeesaeeraes 34 When the Number of Storable Pictures Is Not Displayed cccsceeeseeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 35 Holding the Camera nrin ital as dese eat ahd les 36 Pushing the Shutter Button 00 0 ecceeeceeeseeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeeeceaeecsaeeeaeessaeeeseeseaeesseeseaeeeeees 38 if You Cannot Take a Picture siroti drenado Amitai ceed heeded 40 Enlarging the Subject ZOOM and Macro eccceeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseeeeeeeennees 42 Using the Built in Flasi eison gettin eet aon ect aa ieee ee aa 44 Viewing Pictures Playback ccccsececsscceeeseeeeeeseeeeesseeneseeseseseeenenseeeenseseseseeetenseneees 46 Prot cting Pictuires Ge c ci adie a Se i ee ee 50 Deleting Single Pictures EJ esae a aietiued aaitier atest 51 Switching the Camera Off eeeeceeseeeseeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeseeseaeesaeeseaeessaeseaeeseaeesaeeesaeesaes
175. s in RAW data mode by mistake you can view the images using CAMEDIA Master 2 5 131 RAW Data Mode continued ee Ve a ee STO RESEE RAW gt C1 DH The TIFF mark blinks after you select RAW for shooting and storing images A a y 132 o O 0O OO Z Set the mode dial to the setup connection mode v 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 RAW mark 2 On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to ON If you want to switch the RAW data mode off select OFF Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the RAW mark E You will see TIFF blinking in the control panel Press x button again to close the menu Set the mode dial to P A S or M and take the picture PEAR SEM Using an Optional Conversion Lens 01 amp The conversion lenses listed below 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 0 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
176. s protect the surface of the camera from water 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 10 Features innie a a a ao e iaaa 2 How to Use This Manual s cseccies iiss eateierscrads nen a anaa o p pani i 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 cecceeceeceeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeseeesaeeeeeteeesaeeaeeeeeennees 4 Garing for Your Camera ssis a an Ala red eek cd hati vee eee 9 Important Parts and Names cis ic ccascccesesichssscscenasessensachchaccesusnascdausacnscnardescssesscideesecchenccnatse 14 Getting Started isses msee eia coenae aaeoa a ee taaan naaa aa haaran iatna 19 Box Contents Make Sure You Have Everything c cceeccessceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeneeseaeeeseetenee
177. se only with Olympus digital cameras Never use these batteries with any other device 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration 3 Always charge sets of batteries 2 or 4 together 4 Always charge Ni MH batteries before using them for the first time or if they have not been used for a long period 5 While the camera is not in use always remove the batteries to prevent accidental leakage which could damage the battery compartment 6 If a battery leaks becomes discolored or deformed or in any other way becomes abnormal during operation stop using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center Continued use may result in fire or electric shock 7 Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc 8 Batteries may become hot during prolonged use To avoid minor burns never remove them immediately after using the camera Handling the Camera A WARNING 1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range When you fire the flash you must be at least 3 ft away from the faces of your subjects especially when taking pictures of infants and small children Firing the flash too close to the subject s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision To avoid damaging your eyes never aim the camera directly into the sun or any other extremely bright light source
178. setting manually 102 setting with quick reference 101 sunsets fireworks USING 100 viewfinder 102 with flash we 9D white balance mode button location wwe anne neeansee 14 Windows 98 USB driver provided with camera 0 20 WRITE PROTECT Monitor message 5 147 149 Z zoom USING wesc da e Oe 42 zoom ring location Printed in Japan OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Customer support Tel 0426 42 7499 http www olympus co jp OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 631 844 5000 Customer support Tel 1 888 553 4448 http www olympus com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery WendenstraBe 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany http www olympus europa com VT1621 01
179. sh gt 85 45 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 1 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 arrow button pointers to view other images lt Displays previous frame gt Displays next frame A Displays 10th previous frame WV Displays 10th succeeding frame Previous _ Next frame 10th succeeding frame Images can also be displayed automatically one by one by setting up a slide show 140 46 To return to the shooting mode When mode dial is set to playback 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 2 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 r
180. sh warning is not blinking in the viewfinder you can set the flash to fire and reduce daylight 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 86 become dark or 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 56 Shooting the Subject and Background Both in Focus Select a large aperture value to focus your subjects and the scenery in the background Set the mode dial to A Aperture priority mode and then select a large aperture value by turning the main dial Note
181. start the computer Windows 98 Windows 2000 J Double click the My Computer icon right click the drive icon for the icica camera marked Removable Disk and then select Eject in the pop aeni up menu Make sure the card access lamp on the camera is off and cosine then open the card cover and remove the card al Met Tremir ierirsi oar Peas Mac OS On the desktop drag and drop the drive icon on the Trash icon or select Eject from the Special menu Make sure that the card access lamp on the camera is off and then open the card cover and remove the card 170 Disconnecting the USB cable Windows 98 Mac OS Make sure that the card access lamp on the camera is off and then disconnect the USB cable as follows Windows 2000 Follow one of the procedures below 1 Single clicking the 5 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 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 t
182. t for the subject to appear and then shoot the picture Taking a picture through window When taking a picture through window the subject could be difficult to focus If this problem occurs set the focus mode switch to MF manual focus and focus the subject manually 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 O ManualTocus ning 1 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 than 1 meter 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 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 Note e When the camera is se
183. t in the macro mode if you set the focus mode switch to the MF position the camera is automatically released from the macro mode W 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 CAMCDIA 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 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
184. t 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 CAMCDIA 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 the sleep mode for over one hour it will power itself off automatically These features are designed to conserve battery power 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 RAW mode Stores images on the card as raw data which is neither compressed nor enhanced by any camera feature such as sharpness contrast etc Conversion lens setting Shows you how to set up camera operation with an optional conversion lens mounted over the camera lens For details about optional conversion lenses available for this camera see Appendix 2 Available Options PPE AR SEM Taking Multiple Exposures With the camera in the sequential mode press and hold down the shutter
185. t the mode dial to the setup connection mode Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right On the arrow pad press gt to move the highlight to the macro mode conversion lens mark If you are not using a conversion lens press lt to move the highlight to the macro mark E Press the X button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the macro mark E Press button again to close the menu Selecting conversion lens mode with conversion lens attached When a conversion lens is attached to the camera switch on the conversion lens mark 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 0J in the control panel The display is set as follows Control Panel ais 3x Extension Lens Tele m blinks Waa e i5 300 Pro TCON 300 Other conversion lenses 1 lights Conversion lens mark display Control panel Set the zoom position according to the type of conversion lens that you are using gt 133 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 When the camera is in the conversion lens mode AF automatic
186. t 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 i The menu opens in the monitor 7 a oe J ndal isie Pear O On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the time interval mark V W E GFF lal FE 4 es 7 i a Or An i On the arrow pad press gt move the green highlight to the right The previously selected time interval is HISH Al eal displayed Ea TIE Sita ea OFF 118 Hours Minutes 7 Select the hour or minute setting that you want to change and then j meee press A or Y to raise or lower the number Hours With the setting you want displayed press the x button to shift to the Minutes setting e Minutes With the setting you want displayed press the x button You will be prompted to start time lapse photography YES NO O On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES 8o Time lapse photography mode display 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 Number of seconds Before the next picture is taken shots taken the camera enters the sleep mode a
187. t to YES Press the button A progress bar is displayed as the images are copied After copying is completed the first displayed image appears O Cannot copy ae NO CARD displayed The destination card is not inserted in the cory camera Insert the destination card CARD FULL displayed Storage space on the destination card is 0 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 148 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 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 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 memory card cover If you inter
188. tamping 0 cccccccccsscssssestesestesesteeseeseseeee 164 Printing with Olympus PYinterS c eeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeseaeeseeseneeeeneeeaes 166 Transferring Pictures to a Computer eccceseeesseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeeseeeseneeeeeneas 167 Transferring Images with a Computer Connection Kit cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeeneees 168 Optional Devices for Card Reading ceeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeteeeeeeeseaeeseeteaeesieeseaeeeaees 172 M nit r Menu ieseana aeaeaie nannini aeania inan Eaei 173 Monitor Menus NE a ra a a a ae a vy E E diane cavincnnetecsedindaeseuacateiiacs Enana 174 Appendices ssssssssnnnneunnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nana 177 Appendix 1 Specifications aenn e e a i ieee eas 178 Appendix 2 Available Options ccecceeeceteeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeaeecaeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeseeeseeeeeaees 180 12 Appendix 3 Image File Compatibility 2 00 0 eccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeeeeesieeseeeenaees Appendix 4 Troubleshooting 0 eescceeeseeeeeneeeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeseeeeseeeeeseeeees Appendix 5 Camera Error Messages ceeceeeceeeteeeeeeeneeeeaeeeeeeseaeeteaeeeaeeseaeenneeeaees 13 Important Parts and Names Metering mode button gt 78 Drive button Flash mode button gt 86 gt 112 113 114 Record mode button gt 103 Control panel 16 Remote cable jack 116 H h Sub dial See
189. ternational Standards Organization 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 193 Glossary of Selected Terms continued manual focusi
190. the Idle Time for the Sleep Mode H ou eeeecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeseeenaees 128 Restoring All Default Settings PNE shoop aeaa snaa yain 130 RAW Data Mode FE 2 22 e a a E a ETE A a aa aa aiia 131 Using an Optional Conversion Lens BM ou cccscescssesseseesessessesesesseesseseeseseesee 133 Playing Back Images for Viewing eccssseseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeneeeeeneenenees 137 Displaying Image Information WFO oo eee eeseeeeseneeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeessaeeesenaeeee 138 Automatic Playback Slide Show E N A A E E AES 140 Displaying Images on a TV Screen eeeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaes 142 Adjusting Monitor Brightness E EAEE EE 144 Managing Stored Pictures ssssssseunneennenennenunnnunnnnunnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenne nnmnnn 145 Copying Images to Another Card P u cccccccscssssssescssesssescsceesesescstssesesescsteaeseseecenens 146 Deleting All Images E I OTE E tt ect se 150 Formatting a Memory Card TE E tse tind Na gst pe nice 152 Naming Image Files ee re eee or eee ne err ee a nie 154 Selecting Pictures for Printing cccsseeceeseeesseeeeeeeeeesseeseeeeeeeseeeseeseeeeneas 157 Selecting Pictures and Number of Copies for Printing yh cccccceesceseseeeeseseees 158 Selecting All Pictures on a Card for Printing 2 ccsccssesseesesssessessessesstesteeeeserseeses 160 Setting Up Index Printing ERROR SE are E O EAS 162 Selecting Pictures for Date or Time S
191. 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 Oo 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 SELECT ALL Press the button SELECT ALL is displayed 7 On the arrow pad press lt to move the green highlight to YES O 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 SELECT ALLT 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 p
192. 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 compensation 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 192 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 v
193. the information is saved and used again after the camera is switched off and on again 138 Histogram display While pressing While pressing NFO turn right NFO turn left The histogram is displayed if it set to display 108 00 Wake hl Selected for printing Memory card Record mode resolution compression Shutter speed aperture value Exposure compensation fi White balance setting ile name Standard DCF ISO AUTO ISO setting file information ESTs on Sats Flash intensity compensation Folder name Frame number or rate of enlargement if Date picture Time picture image enlarged for display taken taken Note m SSS e When the image is processed with a graphic software application o 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 2 5 this information is not lost after you save the image The name of the quality record mode SQ SHQ etc cannot be displayed The name of the currently selected memory card and frame numbers are always displayed 139 GG 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 imag
194. the menu button The menu opens in the monitor 3 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the date and time setting mark E O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the E mark Below the date the date format Y M D for example where Y M D stand for the Year Month Day is displayed O Press or A to display the date format that you want to set g ad 5E 126 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 increase or decrease the number and ee then press the x button with the desired number displayed The pointers move to the next position When you press with the two pointers on the Minute setting the date format date and time are set and the green highlight moves to the date and time setting mark If you want to cancel setting the date and time press the menu button Press the x button again to close the menu Note e 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 2 5
195. the monitor Use your hand to block the glare from sunlight so you can see the monitor Cannot transfer data to computer Problem Is the cable connected securely Solution Check the connection at the camera and computer and make sure the connections are tight Something other than lines displayed in the control panel Cannot operate the camera Is the USB driver correctly installed See Cannot operate the camera monitor and control panel blank Install the USB driver in accordance with the installation instructions and confirm that the driver recognizes the camera 185 Appendix 4 Troubleshooting continued Pictures unsatisfactory Pictures blurred out of focus not sharp Problem Subject difficult to focus Did you release the shutter button and move the camera Solution 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
196. to restore them to full power with one full recharge You may need to recharge them several times to restore them to full power Monitor and control panel light The fluorescent lamp of the monitor and control panel has a long but limited service life If either display becomes dark or begins to flicker contact an Olympus authorized service center At low temperatures the light could be slow to light and the color could be different When using the camera in cold weather try to keep it as warm as possible If you notice changes normal operation will be restored after the camera is returned to a warm location The monitor of this camera is a high precision device However you may occasionally notice residual display of frequently displayed images and the color and brightness of the display could change with the angle of view These phenomena do not indicate problems but could occur with normal operation of the monitor Caring for Your Camera Lens e Purchase a standard camera lens blow brush and use it to keep the lens clean To remove more difficult dust or foreign matter use only a cleaning cloth or paper intended for use with camera lenses to prevent scratching the lens When the camera is not in use cover the lens with the lens cover to protect it from scratches or other accidental damage Monitor e Use only a cleaning cloth or paper intended for LCDs to clean the monitor General care tips Alway
197. to close the menu Control panel Note Selecting HARD could cause the image to appear rough 106 onau Selecting the Contrast The contrast option allows you to adjust the amount of gradation between areas of different brightness in the image Three settings are available HIGH NORMAL and LOW HIGH NORMAL LOW 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 Achieves medium gradation for a natural appearance Best selection for most pictures Achieves low contrast ideal for images that you intend to process with a graphics software application on a computer HAPT KDPR Ea Pa Ea Ai ure DFT et Li OFF ome HO Abu TAN Swe OFF ie is oO Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the contrast mark E On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to HIGH NORMAL or LOW The J mark is displayed in the control panel when a setting other than NORMAL is selected Press the x button to select the setting The green highlight returns to the contrast mark 5 Press x button again to close the menu Control panel 107 GG Displaying the Histogram M3 A
198. 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 99 PPE AR SEM 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 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 Monitor When the white balance button is released Control panel Viewfinder 100 6 a Using Quick Reference 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 O Under the same light source whe
199. tomatically in the P Mode 71 Setting the Aperture Valle eee eccceeceeseeteneeeeeeceaeeceaeeeaeeesaeesaeeseaeessaeeeaeessaeeeaeeseaeeeaes 72 Setting the Shutter Speed ceccecesceeseeceeeeeeeeceaeeeeeeseaneeaeesaeesneeeeseeeeeeeeneeseaeeeneeeeaes 74 Selecting Aperture and Shutter Speed Manually eecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeresseeteeenses 76 Selecting the Metering Method ESP Ge C oo ee eens neeeeteeeneseaeey 78 Using Exposure Compensation 2 cceccececeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeessaeeeneeeaees 79 AAR A Ae Raa cia Se a ale 80 Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures 0 ceccecceceeeereeeteetereseeeeees 81 Changing the ISO Setting RAG eee ceeceesceeeseeeseeeeseeeseeeeseeseaeeeseeseaeeseeseaeeteaeeeaeetaas 83 Taking Pictures USING a Flash secceceseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeenseeeeeeeesneeeeeeenseeeeeeenenes 85 Selectinga Flash Mode C5 sc Gane tae coeittela cackulids ne des vatacchames ater east ee eee 86 Using Flash Control Compensation ee eer ener ners 90 Using the Optional Dedicated External Flash FL 40 0 ceceeeseeseeseeeeeeeetseeeneeeeeees 92 Using Other Flash Units with the Camera ecccecceeeseeseeceeeeeeeseeeeseeeeaeesneeeeaeeeaees 94 Taking Pictures Color and Quality ccessecessseeeeeeeeseseeseseeeeeeseesesseeneneees 97 Achieving Natural Color White Balance WB 00 eeceeseseeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeeeneesas 98 Using White Balance QB
200. uence after the camera is switched on again e 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 e With the camera set in autobracketing you cannot select the self timer mark X or the remote control mark To select these marks release the camera from autobracketing with the menu e If you select autobracketing while the self timer mode or the remote control mode is set both modes will be automatically released 82 i SEMI Changing the ISO Setting 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 O Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the E mark On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to AUTO 80
201. ull out the monitor and compose the picture in the monitor gt 37 e For best results in close up shots you may want to use the optional Macro Extension Lens Pro MCON 35 gt 133 Cannot focus the shot Using Autofocus AF gt 64 Capturing 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 gt 118 59 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 it A j Night scene shot with slow shutter speed 60 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 8 seconds or you can select the bulb mode so you can keep the shutter open up to approximately 30 seconds as long as you keep the shutter button depressed Note We recommend using a tripod to avoid camera shake S
202. ure 75 Selecting Aperture and Shutter Speed Manually 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 30 seconds Exposure will end and the shutter will release after 30 seconds if you hold down the shutter button longer than 30 seconds Slow rast O Set the mode dial to M Manual Shutter w slkn 2 mode 2 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 within the range 1 640 8 seconds or select bulb If you select bulb then the shutter will 2 remain open for as long as you keep the Aperture value P shutter button pressed down to a g Small maximum of 30 seconds This is called aperture the bulb shooting mode Large aperture Note e 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 76 Viewfinder Shutter e posure speed Difference between the ON HQ selecte
203. ut 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 Pe irc eS a ll ea fie el Ue 2240 x 1680 11 3MB 28MB 2MB 1MB 1600 x 1200 1 5MB 1MB 510KB 1280 x 960 SXGA 940KB 650KB 340KB 1024 x 768 XGA 610KB 420KB 230KB 640 x 480 VGA 260KB 180KB 110KB All MB KB file sizes are approximate estimations Note e Less time is required to store smaller 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 104 O Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor SR TRE prdi 2 On the arrow pad press Y or A to move the green highlight to the quality mark EE 4 i ee OFF A EE V D n i H aJ E a Fz A t On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the EME quality name HARD RHA SAMET e O On the arrow pad press Y or A SIGE HiME w until you see the name of the desired quality setting displayed maitia u BMF On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the resolution HFF On
204. ution and compression You can change the resolution and compressions settings for each of the four quality settings The resolution and compression settings for each quality setting can be adjusted within the following ranges Quality 2240 x 1680 pixels FULL 1 1 non compressed TIFF non adjustable non adjustable SHQ 2240 x 1680 pixels FULL 1600 x 1200 pixels HALF Approx 1 2 7 HQ 1280 x 960 pixels SXGA Approx 1 4 1024 x 768 pixels XGA Approx 1 8 SQ 640 x 480 pixels VGA Resolution Images created from pictures taken with a digital camera are composed of vertical and horizontal colored dots called pixels In the notation 2240 x 1680 for example 2240 is the number of horizontal pixels and 1680 is the number of vertical pixels The greater the number of pixels in an image the finer 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 b
205. wer 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 182 Insert fresh batteries If you are using the lithium 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 The card is full Replace the card with a fresh panel 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
206. y adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject 5 N6 N N N NO NI N2 N3 N4 NI N6 N7 N8 N9 Ev 4 Aperture F11 2 F8 1 F5 6 0 P F4 1 TELE x A F2 8 2 NINN NE NSS F2 hon N WIDE F1 4 F1 8s 4s 2s 1s 12 14 18 1 15 1 30 1 60 1125 1 250 1500 1100 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 79 71 Setting the Aperture Value 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 aperture 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 portra
207. y 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 172 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 e Print reserve mode menu H e Setup connection mode menu av 1 Set the mode dial to the desired setting 2 Press the menu button The menu opens in the monitor On the arrow pad press V7 to move the green highlight down the menu Green highlight Shooting mode menu Press A to move the green highlight up Moved by pressing 1st menu page the menu arrow pad pointers O On the arrow pad press gt to move the green highlight to the right O 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 Menu items A S or M you can shoot a picture with To next menu page the menu displayed in the monitor When you shoot a picture the menu ext
208. y 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 21 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 Ni MH batteries sold separately 4 YES AA Alkaline batteries 4 NO AA Ni Cd batteries 4 YES Lithium polymer batteries sold separately battery holder required 1 YES Caution e To avoid damaging the camera from overheated batteries never use AA manganese or AA lithium batteries with this camera Always use identical batteries as a set and never mix battery types e The lithium battery pack CR V3 cannot be recharged e Performance of AA 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 recommend the use of Ni MH batteries lithium battery packs or the lithium polymer battery in preference to AA alkaline batteries Battery service life The service life of batteries is
209. ying Image Information gt 138 Metering mode Exposure compensation Exposure level AE Lock AF correct mark amp f 25 08 oe Macro Aperture value Flash warning Shutter speed White balance 17 18 Getting Started After you remove the camera from the box first make sure that you have everything then attach the camera strap and install the batteries provided with the camera In this chapter you will 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 CAMCDIA gt 12 This notation tells you the number of the page where you can find more information

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