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Olympus D-490 Operating Instructions

1. A NOTE Selecting Batteries for Your Camera e This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries four AA Alkaline batteries four AA lithium batteries four AA NiCd batteries or two CR V3 lithium battery packs Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended Alkaline battery performance is limited especially at low temperatures Using NiMH batteries is recommended AA Zinc carbon 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 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 recharge NiMH or NiCd batteries with a charger recommended for use with these batteries Before using NiMH or NiCd 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
2. L Off flash mark Use this mode in situations where flash photography is prohibited such as art museums and live stage performances or when taking pictures in twilight or of night scenes The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1 2 second in low light situations The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness caused by camera movement 67 SOINjolg 19499 Taking Close up Pictures Macro Mode When using macro you should maintain a distance of 8 to 31 inches from the subject While it is possible to take macro photos from any distance shots taken at less than 8 inches or farther than 31 inches are likely to be out of focus or poorly exposed Minimum distance approximately 8 inches Telephoto If you wish to further enlarge the image push the zoom lever toward T telephoto Monitor is filled by a 3 x 2 subject Wide angle lf you wish to make the image smaller push the zoom lever toward W wide Monitor is filled by a 6 x 8 subject I Open the lens barrier The camera turns on in shooting mode 2 Press the macro digital telephoto button The monitor turns on and the macro mark is displayed The macro mark is also displayed on the control panel 3 Aim the camera at your subject and full press the shutter release button To cancel the macro mode Turning the power off or switching to digital telephoto mode will turn the macro mode off p 69 HELP Dark sh
3. CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of San Disk Inc All other company and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners IMPORTANT NOTICES Radio and Televisions 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 a 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 ana 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 a 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 e 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 Only the included RS 232C serial cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer PC Declaration of Conformity
4. FILE No e This is the number assigned to an image file p 97 e While the file number is being displayed the date and time will not be visible e In catalog display mode p 51 the number displayed will be the frame number even when the camera is set to file number display INTER SETSOK Settings return to the default settings when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the setting will return to FRAME No 107 senbiuy9a JDMG DId PeouDAPY gt To Edit Out Excess Frames from the Beginning or End of a Movie Picture Function When shooting movie pictures in order to avoid errors it is often helpful to shoot a few extra frames at the beginning and end of a shot p 90 These unneeded frames can be edited out Before calling up the playback menu you need to display the portion with the 8 mark that you would like to edit For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Item to select in the playback menu 2 FRAMENO 1 gt A Go to amp Function 00 3 34 MEE ENTER p Settings MOVIE EDIT This lets you edit out frames at the beginning and end of a movie MOVIE EDIT picture BACK lt __ ENTER OK 108 4 g nn OVERWRITE CANCEL Wa ESC ENTER OK Editing operations I Choose the frame that you want to be the first frame of your movie picture gt Moves forward one frame lt Move
5. Erase All Frames cannot be performed on cards affixed with write protect seals Remove the write protect seal from the card before attempting to erase The write protect seal cannot be reused after it has been removed from the card Item to select in the playback menu All Erase Frames is a setting in Card Setup Go to TI Card Setup 12 23 00 23 34 ENTER a Erases all pictures on the card This is a separate function For details see p 111 BACK gt lt ENTER S OK CAUTION Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while erasing pictures Doing so could result in damage to the data on the card 110 To Initialize a Card formatting Non Olympus brand cards and cards formatted or used on a computer may have longer writing times or a reduced number of storable pictures To solve this problem reformat such cards with the camera The use of pre formatted Olympus brand cards is highly recommended When a card that needs to be formatted is inserted into the camera the card warning symbol will illuminate on the control panel and the camera will automatically go into formatting mode For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Before formatting a card beware of the following All images including those that have been write protected will be erased When reformatting a card that
6. gt 2 D D This is a separate function For details see p 91 BACK lt __ ENTERS OK Monitor The movie mark is displayed If you switch off the monitor the camera returns to the still picture mode and you cannot shoot movie pictures Do not press the monitor button 88 How to take movie pictures Monitor 1 Decide on the composition When the movie shooting by viewing the monitor or viewfinder automatically stops 2 Full press the shutter release button to start shooting and then release the button The camera starts shooting when the button is pressed The memory gauge and remaining second count appear the gauge begins to Remaining gt and the count begins to all Second count e Release the button carefully while continuing to shoot Memory gauge Memory gauge e The gauge level rises as you continue to shoot If you continue shooting for the maximum continuous movie length see chart on the next page the level reaches the top and the camera stops Green lamp shooting Viewfinder Remaining second count e This is the remaining shooting time on the card When it reaches to 0 shooting automatically stops 3 Full press the shutter release button again When shooting stops the green lamp next to the viewfinder blinks to indicate the images are being written to the card 4 After the green lamp goes off continue shooting by repeating steps 2 and 3 5 Press t
7. Connects the next image to the right lt Connects the next image to the left A Connects the next image to the top V Connects the next image to the bottom e The monitor arrow will change in the direction of the arrow pad 2 Take the shot e Note the composition 3 Shift the camera position so the right edge of the shot you just took overlaps at the left of the frame you are about to take for connecting to the right See diagram on the next page to the right 4 Take the shot 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed 6 Press the menu button The camera will return to shooting mode 92 Creating Panoramic Pictures continued 7 Images can be joined together using the software utility CAMEDIA MASTER 2 0 Panorama assembly cannot be performed with the camera alone Overlap the left edge of the picture with the right edge of the previous picture when shooting to the right Settings return to the default when the power is turned off Even if the power is turned off while using a card function the camera will return to the shooting mode when the power is turned on again NOTE The focus exposure and white balance are set with the first picture Avoid direct sunlight or other extreme conditions when shooting the first picture In step 3 on the page to the left adjust the camera paying special attention to the angle If the edge of the previously shot subjec
8. ooocnniccnnncccninnnnnccncannnos 132 Picture Problems 134 Error Codes din 136 Using the Camera with Optional Equipment 137 Optional tems spisi an 138 Notes on Display and Backlight 138 Specifications ss 189 Index 141 16 Main Features e With its high resolution CCD total 2 110 000 pixels and the high performance lens the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera produces the best picture quality in its class e The 3x zoom lens together with the 2 5 digital telephoto mode offers an impressive 7 5x maximum zoom Olympus high recording mode lens equals those found on single lens reflex cameras The removable SmartMedia card system gives you a hassle free way to take as many photos as you want In addition to still photos it is also possible to shoot movie pictures and play back images p 88 p 104 Using the NTSC video output connector you can view images on a television screen p 54 Using the print reserve function pictures can be automatically printed on DPOF Digital Print Order Form printers or at conventional photo laboratories In addition to the optical viewfinder you can also use the 1 8 inch monitor as a viewfinder p 39 p 42 The monitor image can be enlarged 3x during playback to verify picture quality p 53 Exposure compensation p 76 spot metering p 78 and other functions are simple using our easy menu operations The SmartMedia card can be writ
9. 16 Oo Monitor adjustments Oe monitor is set at the middle of the adjustment o Number display right of the screen can be changed to the 107 file number Function Unneeded frames at the beginning or end 108 of movie pictures can be deleted Card Function N A no account Card set up Protected frames will be saved and all thers deleted Ag Erase all frames Others deleted Format Only format when formatting is required 111 Setting date and Date and time can be set 31 When image index is displayed the Index display number of images that display on the 113 screen is set Monitor The brightness on the monitor can be 114 adjustments adjusted Appears in the playback menu only when movie pictures are being played back on the monitor Appears in the playback menu only when still pictures are being played back on the monitor 100 The initial setting is indicated in parentheses The icons in the Memory box are designated as follows O The setting remains until it is changed The setting will return to the default setting when the power is turned off CAUTION If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera or if the batteries run down the settings will return to their defaults 101 senbiuy9a JDMG DId P9IUDAPY gt Using the Playback Menu I With the lens barrier closed push the monitor button The power turns on in playba
10. 4 at step 3 to reserve all images on the card to be printed After printing Print reserve commands remain on the card even after printing To select new images to be printed be sure to cancel old print reserve commands before making new ones All the print reserve commands will be cancelled by selecting RESET at step 3 NOTE e Certain functions may not work with all printers and photo labs It takes some time for the print mark to appear e Print reserve commands cannot be put on a card that has insufficient memory or is protected with a write protect seal e Images with the amp mark can not be reserved for printing 120 Printing with the Olympus Photo Printer for Digital Cameras The Olympus Photo Printer for Digital Cameras the P 330N P 330 sold separately is a DPOF compatible printer Print your pictures by inserting a card set with print reserve commands p 119 into the Olympus Photo Printer See the Olympus P 330N P 330 Photo Printer for Digital cameras instruction manual for further information Main features of P 330N P 330 Print Single frames Multi print 4 9 16 splits Print reserve Camera reservation Card Reserve Print cropping 1 5x 2x Date print Reverse print left right inversion Special Function Smart Card compatible Supports the composite template function Camera Suyuld El NOTE e The Olympus P 330N P 330 Photo Printer cannot be connected to the
11. Control panel HQ In SHQ TIFF mode SHQ blinks In SQ mode SQ blinks 4 U ca a Record mode is displayed Record mode and image size In high resolution the image is enlarged and will also appear larger on a computer screen Size Number Record mode of recorded pixels 1600 x 1200 HQ SHQ SHQ TIFF SQ SQ HIGH 640 x 480 High quality restrictions Selecting a high resolution setting increases the amount of time you must wait after taking a shot the green lamp continues to blink longer increases the length of playback time and reduces the number of pictures that you can store on a card The number of pictures you can store on a card is significantly reduced if you select SHQ TIFF Selecting a higher quality setting increases the amount of time required to store each image on a card the card access lamp blinks longer To prevent losing the image never open the card cover remove the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the write mark is blinking If you select a high resolution setting with insufficient storage space on the memory card you will see the card warning mark in the upper right corner of the monitor and you will not be able to store more images on the card Select another recording mode moe O gt sha Card warning mark SHQ TIFF wo SQ HIGH sa J BACK gt lt _ SET POK 81 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e White Balance Adjusting the T
12. En 0 Switching to SEQUENCE makes the sequence mark appear Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the SINGLE setting Record mode for sequential shooting Setting to SEQUENCE may change the record mode When the record mode is SHQ TIFF or SHQ switching to SEQUENCE automatically changes the record mode to HQ The record mode will revert to the previous setting when the camera is switched back to SINGLE However when the record mode is deliberately changed the selected record mode will remain even after switching back to SINGLE shooting CAUTION To prevent losing the image never open the card compartment cover remove the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the write mark is blinking 87 senbiuyse Buyooys paoubapy e Taking Movie Pictures Shooting Movies In addition to still pictures this camera has the capacity to take movie pictures 15 frames second Take advantage of this feature to capture your subjects in motion For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Shooting movies is a setting in Function Shooting gt Go to Function Shooting E NORMAL E NAME RESET ON RESET SER ENTER gt Settings bod ap Allows you to take movie pictures
13. Menu button p 31 Arrow pad p 31 OK button p 32 Monitor p 42 Diopter adjustment dial p 33 Battery compartment cover bottom p 26 Tripod socket bottom OG 060 peuns buyog E 606091900000 SGO Macro mode mark p 68 Exposure compensation mark p 76 Flash mode p 63 White balance mark p 82 Record mode p 80 Sharpness p 94 ISO mark p 84 Remaining picture count p 37 Write mark p 41 Battery check p 36 Card error p 136 Card function p 91 Self timer p 70 Sequential shooting p 86 Spot metering mark p 78 23 Names of Parts continued Monitor POO OVOOHOHO 24 Protect mark p 55 Record mode p 80 Quick focus p 61 Flash p 63 Self timer p 70 Remaining picture count p 37 Memory gauge p 42 Frame number p 107 Time p 31 Date p 31 Battery check p 36 Attaching the Strap l Attach the strap to the camera CAUTION Attach the strap exactly as shown in the diagram If the strap is attached incorrectly the camera may come loose and fall off In this case Olympus will not be responsible for any damage 25 pepDjs buyog E Inserting the Batteries This camera uses four AA R6 alkaline NiMH lithium or NiCd batteries It can also take two CR V3 lithium battery packs Olympus LB 01 Do not mix different types of batteries or insert the batteries facing in the wrong
14. Press the shutter release button all the way down full press e Press the shutter release button gently If you press it too hard the camera will move and blur the shot The shot is taken and the camera beeps e The green lamp next to viewfinder blinks for a few moments and it goes off 2 To take another picture compose the shot and full press the shutter release button If you attempt to take a picture before the green lamp goes x off the camera does not beep but you still cannot take the in picture Wait for a few seconds and make sure the green lamp goes off before taking another shot To turn the power off see Turning the Power Off p 47 sosog ay uiuo m CAUTION e Never open the card compartment cover remove the batteries or card or disconnect the AC adapter while the green lamp and write mark are blinking This could damage the pictures you have already taken as well as the one currently being written to the card HELP The area of the actual photo will be slightly larger than the shot appears through the viewfinder If the write mark is blinking this indicates that the image is being processed You cannot depress the shutter release button while the write mark is blinking If you switch the beep function off p 98 the camera will not beep after taking a picture In this case you must watch the green lamp If the lamp blinks the picture was taken successfully
15. gets darker JACENT Adjust by shifting the bar up or down 114 115 senbiuy9a J9MG DId PeouDAPY gt Chapter 7 Printing To Have Your Pictures Printed Pictures can be printed in any of the following ways Either with a DPOF compatible printer or at a conventional photo laboratory with DPOF capabilities Using the Print Reserve function you can decide which photos you want printed and electronically mark them on the SmartMedia Card while it is still in the camera If you select photos for printing with a DPOF printer or at a photo lab your selection is printed automatically at the time of processing However you are not able to specify the number of copies Using an Olympus Photo Printer for Olympus digital cameras sold separately Printing pictures is easy with an Olympus Photo Printer for Olympus digital cameras Simply insert the card into the slot and you can print with the touch of a button p 121 Printing from a computer You can use CAMEDIA Master 2 0 to print pictures using a computer and the following equipment e Software and computer connection cable e FlashPath Floppy disk adapter sold separately e PC card adapter sold separately USB SmartMedia reader writer sold separately Read these instructions manuals for further information The Digital Print Order Format DPOF Your camera records photos in Digital Print Order Format DPOF You can easily print pictures from the card usin
16. in use 4 140 F in storage 30 90 in use 10 90 in storage This camera uses either four AA R6 alkaline NiMH lithium or NiCd batteries Two battery CR V3 lithium battery packs Olympus model LB 01 are also available Do not use Zinc carbon batteries in this camera Exclusive AC adapter optional 5 W x 2 6 H x 2 1 D 9 5 oz excluding batteries SmartMedia card Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer 140 Index AC adapter All Erase Frames Auto Flash asma Automatic Playback 106 Backlighting backlit 64 134 Battery ies coomo 8 26 130 Beep Sound eee 98 AAA CAMEDIA Master 91 127 128 e AA 30 110 111 116 Card FUunctuon eee 91 Close ups Computer Control panel oo eee Digital ESP intuir Digital Telephoto Mode Diopter adjustment DPOF Error Codes ou teense 35 136 Exposure Compensation 76 File Naming File No Fill in Flash Focus Lock Folder No Formatting Frame number Frame No 50 107 FullPress comicios 41 Half press HOLD Index display Index Display Initialize oo ISO Sensitibity Level Macro Modessa 68 Memory gauge cccceee 42 89 Monitor 24 39 42 48 114 133 Monitor Adjustment 114 Movie Edit
17. 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 A Spot metering A Record mode SHQ TIFF SHQ HQ SQ HIGH SQ O White balance AUTO O H O ISO AUTO 100 200 400 A Drive SINGLE SEQUENCE Sharpness NORMAL SOFT A File number AUTO FILE NAME RESET O Beep sound ON OFF O Settings RESET HOLD O The initial setting is indicated in parentheses The icons in the Memory box are designated as follows O The setting remains until it is changed A The setting remains in the camera memory only when setting in the shooting menu is set to HOLD Removing the batteries however will cause the setting to return to the default The setting returns to the default when the power is turned off CAUTION If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera or if the batteries run down the settings will return to their defaults 73 senbiuy99 Buyoous pesupapy e Using the Shooting Menu This is the first of two pages I Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks This turns power on in shooting mode 2 Press the Menu button gt oN The shooting menu will be AUTO displayed on the monitor Olol At this point you are able END CHANGES to check the current settings Settings are displayed within the brackets on the right side of the menu item name 3 Press the arrow pad A or V to select menu item In the example in the diagram on the left figure menu item will be white balance The selected m
18. 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 NiMH batteries Operation eee eee 32 104 F E AA A A eA 32 104 Storages ar A deere dations 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 13 Contents Main FEU Sa aL e AL 17 Usi g this Manual errada con di ed A aaa 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started oes 20 Checking the Contents c ee 20 Names of Parts 21 Attaching the Strap Inserting the Batteries Using the AC Adapter sold separately Inserting the SmartMedia Card Setting the Date and Time 0 eee eeesecseeeeneeeseaeeeseeeaeeeeseeaseaseesaseaseetaeeetsees 31 Adjusting the Viewfinder aa da 33 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics 34 Turning the Power On 34 Checking the Control Panel 35 Is the SmartMedia card inserted Checking the Batteries cee eee Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures Holding the Camera ccocccniccccnonococonocancnnnnnn cacon conan cnn nannnnnos Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject Taking Still Photos n i a T iio Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder oooonoicnnnnncncnnn
19. Model Number D 490ZOOM 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 Important Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera Before you use your new camera read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference 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 lightning 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 An exclamation point enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC
20. change i File No File No 0005 0001 AUTO FILE When the card is switched the folder number remains the same and the file number follows the file number on the previous card Folder No 101 File No starts from 0006 Folder No 101 File No Card change 0005 When copying files to a computer even from multiple cards or when you have shot a great many pictures the files numbers will not overlap However when you have shot 9999 pictures the counter returns to 0001 The same folder name is maintained so that when images are copied to the computer the original folder and the new folder will have the same folder name and the images will be stored in the same folder via the copy overwrite function HELP When you have reached the maximum file capacity of 9999 files or the maximum folder capacity of 999 folders the number of storable pictures goes to zero and no further shooting is possible even if space remains on the card Change the card at this time You can continue to shoot the folder number will be set to 100 and the file numbering will re start from 0001 regardless of the previous folder and file number settings NOTE If a different card containing previously stored files is inserted and the number of files on the new card is greater than the last card the file numbering system changes Subsequent photo files will be numbered in sequence following the highest number
21. flash to fill in mode or use the spot metering mode e The picture was taken in the sequence mode gt Pictures will appear dark in the sequence mode because of the fast shutter speed especially in dim light 134 Troubleshooting continued The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural e The lighting affected the picture gt Set the flash to fill in mode e The subject is mostly dark Use flash or increase exposure compensation e The white balance setting is incorrect Set the white balance to suit lighting conditions The picture has obscured edge s The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens e The shooting distance was too close Use the monitor 135 xipuaddy Error Codes The monitor displays error codes and indicators on the control panel blink to alert you to various problems Warning Monitor Display Error Remedy Using the Camera with Optional Equipment This camera can be used with the following optional equipment p NO CARD The card is not being recognized There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted correctly Insert or remove and reinsert the card Y CARD FULL Number of storable pictures is 0 The card is full Replace the card erase unwanted pictures or trans fer the data to a computer and erase all the data to f
22. hour with the batteries removed and the optional AC adapter disconnected all camera settings will revert to their initial settings See Handling Batteries on page 8 10 Batteries with any part of the outer seal electrical 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 27 pepDys Buyjes E Inserting the Batteries continued These batteries cannot be used SE efe ese Batteries with all or part of the electrical insulation sheath peeled off The negative electrode minus terminal is flat and only partially covered by the seal electrical insulation sheath Part of the negative electrode is protruding although not covered by the seal The negative electrode the minus surface is flat and not covered by the seal 28 Using the AC Adapter sold separately The camera may be operated on ordinary AC120V household current from a wall outlet by using the optional AC adapter sold separately CAUTION Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used with this unit AC wall outlet NOTE This is normal AC adapter i connector AC adapter s Incorrect use may result in fire electric shock or burns to the skin Make s
23. increase the exposure and to decrease the exposure Confirm the settings by turning on the monitor For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Monitor Go tot Exposure Compensation 2 0 The area 2 0 surrounding of the subject is brightly 1 5 1 0 tT 0 5 0 The preset value 0 when the power is turned on 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 The area 2 0 surrounding of the subject is dimly Control panel Switching from O makes the exposure compensation mark appear 76 Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off exposure compensation returns to 0 To hold a setting in the camera memory after turning off the power go to the settings in the shooting menu and select HOLD p 99 HELP When you change the setting the brightness of the view on the monitor will also change In some cases you may find that the monitor image becomes difficult to read After taking the image you may want to replay it and check the results e The exposure compensation function may have limited performance when shooting with the flash If the area around the subject is way too bright or way too dark it will not be fully corrected by exposure compensation 77 senbiuy9a Buyooyus paoubapy e Spot Metering Placing Priority on Screen Center Brightness If a shot i
24. mix batteries old and new batteries charged and uncharged batteries batteries of different manufacture or capacity etc Always charge sets of batteries 2 or 4 together Always charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time or if they have not been used for a long period While the camera is not in use always remove the batteries to prevent accidental leakage which could damage the battery compartment 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 Batteries may become hot during prolonged use To avoid minor burns never remove them immediately after using the camera Important Safety Instructions continued Handling the Camera A WARNING Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range When you fire the flash you must be at least 3ft 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 2 To avoid damaging your eyes never aim the camera directly into the sun or any other extremely bright light source 3 To avoid causing a fire or explosion never use the camera in near flammable or explosive gases 4 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 e Becomin
25. on the inserted card 97 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e Turning Off Warning Sounds Beep Sound When shooting weddings or for wildlife shots the camera warning sounds can be a liability In such cases the beep sound can be set to OFF This setting value remains in memory even after the power is turned off For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu e E NORMAL e NAME RESET ON GI RESET END CHANGE Go to m Beep Sound Settings ON default setting B Depending on the operation the warning beep will sound OFF The warning beep does not sound BACK 4 EA 98 To Retain Settings Even After Power is Turned Off Settings If there is an or A under the settings column of the chart in Functions of the Shooting Menu p 72 section the function in question returns to the default setting when the power is turned off Those items marked with a A can be changed and reset to retain the new setting in memory even after the power is turned off HOLD For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu eya 3 NORMAL e NAME RESET Go to Settings MEE CHANGE Settings RESET default setting Those items marked with O hold the last setting used For the flash settings only the Red e
26. shuts down when the camera is connected to a television The monitor is hard to see e The brightness may be set incorrectly Adjust the brightness e The camera is in direct sunlight Block the sunlight or move to the shade e The monitor is broken gt Have it repaired at an authorized Olympus service center Protection One Frame Erase All Erase Frames or Card Formatting do not function e A write protect seal has been placed on the card Remove the seal from the card Do not use the seal again The camera is connected to a computer and an error message appears while data is being transferred e The cable may be connected incorrectly gt Connect the cable correctly e The power is off Open the lens barrier to turn the power on e The batteries are dead Replace the batteries or use the optional AC adapter The serial port of the computer is not selected correctly Use the operating system software to make sure the serial port is selected correctly e There is no available serial port Make one available by following the computer s instructions xipuaddy 133 Picture Problems The picture is out of focus The camera was jarred when the shutter release button was pressed gt Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter release button smoothly The viewfinder autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject gt Position the autofocus frame on the subject or use the focus lock The le
27. subject s eyes sometimes appear red in the pictures ES a This red eye phenomenon occurs with all cameras when shooting people using a flash This is caused by the light from the flash reflecting off the back of the eye Red eye varies depending on the individual as well as shooting conditions such as ambient lighting Use of the Red eye Reduction Flash Mode significantly reduces this phenomenon p 65 130 a How should I store the camera Cameras can be damaged by dust moisture and salt Wipe the camera with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing Do not store with mothballs Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period of time 131 x pu ddy Troubleshooting Check before Taking in for Repair Operating Problems The camera does not work The power is off Open the lens barrier and turn on the power The batteries are loaded incorrectly Reload the batteries correctly The batteries are dead Replace with new batteries The batteries do not work in to cold weather Keep the batteries warm before the camera is to be used The standby function is on Close the lens barrier then reopen it The camera is connected to a computer and does not work gt The camera will not function while connected to a computer Disconnect the camera No picture is taken when the shutter release button is full pressed The flash has not finished charging
28. the power is turned off while others automatically return to the default settings The chart below shows the available settings from this menu Item Purpose Page Exposure Adjusting image brightness compensation compensation 76 l Spot metering Shooting based on the brightness mode at the center of the photo rather than overall 78 l image brightness Record mode Selecting picture size and image resolution as selection well as increasing or decreasing the number of 80 J storable pictures White balance Canceling automatic color balance adjustment and adjusting the setting to suit daylight 82 l overcast incandescent or fluorescent lighting conditions ISO By setting the ISO sensitivity you can adjust J the camera s sensitivity to light 84 Drive Shooting a sequence of up to 45 still pictures 86 y Function shooting Shooting movie pictures at 15 frames per Shooting second 88 movie pictures Card a panes shots Also for usin functions Special Function SmartMedia cards sold 91 separately Sharpness Softening the edges of a subject 94 y File number Selecting how files are named l 96 Beep sound Setting the camera warning beep sound on or J off 98 Settings Retaining settings in memory even after the power is turned off Works with settings 99 marked with A only Item Settings Memory Gomperieation 42 0 41 5 1 0 40 5 0 0
29. the shooting conditions Note that the flash will not operate when shooting movie pictures p 88 Also the working range of the flash changes when you operate the zoom lever When the power is turned on the camera is automatically set to auto flash mode Use the flash mode button to select different flash types Flash mode button Control panel Cy EM i a a 3 Q wo E Flash mode E 2 Each time you press the flash mode switching button the flash mode 2 settings are displayed in order Flash mode Function purpose arto fash Automatically fires in lowlight and backlit no Mark conditions p 64 Red eye reduction Significantly reduces the red eye phenomenon 4 i e when the flash causes a subject s eyes to appear red in the photo p 65 Fill in flash 4 5 Fires regardless of available light p 65 Slow sync y Taking photographs of night views p 66 4 SLOW Red eye reduction Slow sync Taking photographs of people at night p 66 4 SLOW 63 The flash function will automatically return to auto flash mode when the power is turned off To maintain a current mode setting even after the power is turned off go to the shooting menu and change the settings to HOLD p 99 HELP While the orange lamp next to the optical viewfinder is blinking the flash is being recharged Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait until the orange lamp goe
30. turn the power off see Turning the Power Off p 47 Viewfinder 3 Autofocus mark 33 peppys Buyjes G Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Turning the Power On Slide the lens barrier open l Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks e This turns the power on in shooting mode and extends the lens e The information in the diagram on the left appears on the control panel e To turn off the power see The battery check level goes off automatically after about a few seconds Remaining picture count Battery check If the flash closed the mark goes on Standby mode If the camera is left untouched for three minutes it automatically switches to standby mode and the control panel goes off You may reactivate it to full power in any one of the following ways e Gently press the shutter release button or zoom lever Close the lens barrier p 47 then reopen it The camera will turn off completely after about four hours of being not used Close then reopen the lens barrier to turn the camera back on When using new batteries it may take longer for the camera to shut down automatically depending on the type of batteries being used CAUTION e Never open the card compartment cover remove the card or batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is in operation as this could result in damage to the data stored on the card 34 Checking the Control Panel
31. 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 Serial number Num ro de s rie N mero de serie Digital camera CD ROM VT125800
32. 41 NOTE Depending on the record mode it takes between 2 and 40 seconds to write the image to the card The time you have to wait and the number of storable pictures varies depending on the record mode Taking Photos Using the Monitor l Press the monitor button The monitor goes on 2 Compose the shot using the monitor 3 The procedure for taking photos is the same as when using the viewfinder p 40 41 The memory gauge is displayed while the write mark is blinking e You cannot take a picture while the memory gauge is at full The gauge level should 5 drop after a few seconds Monitor Memory gauge Shoot Shoot gt _ Wait Wait Before Writin Cannot shooting to car shoot Memory gauge 42 Taking Still Photos continued HELP Taking pictures using the monitor takes more time to write to the card than when using the viewfinder A subject taken at an angle may appear grainy on the monitor but this will not affect the quality of the actual photo Vertical lines may appear on the monitor when taking pictures in full sunlight or other brightly lit areas These lines will not be visible in the actual photo and do not indicate a camera malfunction The picture frame of the actual photo will be slightly larger than it appears on the monitor NOTE Do not push the monitor forcefully The viewfinder is intended to be used to check photo composit
33. 5x e Each time you pull the zoom level toward 3 Telephoto again the photo enlarges another 0 5x to 2x 2 5x and 3x Monitor 4 Press the arrow pad in one of the four directions to select the area you want to enlarge e The display frame area moves smoothly in the desired direction 5 Push the zoom lever toward Wide angle The selected image returns to its original size e To display a different picture return the enlargement scale to the original size 53 yong sebow BuIADId E Connecting to a Television Set Connect the camera to a television set with the included video cable to view the picture on a large screen l Before connecting make sure the camera and television power are off and that the camera lens barrier is closed 2 Connect the video cable by inserting one end into the video output terminal on the camera and the other end into the input terminal on the television 3 Turn on the television and set to video input e Refer to your television instructions manual for further information 4 Press the monitor button on the camera e Power turns on in playback mode and the last image taken is displayed on the television screen 5 Select the picture that you want to display by pressing the arrow pad p 51 52 HELP The monitor turns off automatically when the camera is connected to a television Depending on how your television is ad
34. Back Getting Started Turning the Power On in the Playback Mode 1 Make sure the lens barrier is closed 2 Press the monitor button The camera turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken NO PICTURE is displayed on the monitor if no pictures have been taken Any problems with the card are indicated on the monitor p 55 The battery check mark blinks when the batteries are running low Standby mode If the camera is left untouched for three minutes when using the batteries it automatically turns off It is strongly recommended however that you switch power off promptly when you are finished using the camera When using new batteries it may take longer for the camera to shut down automatically depending on the type of batteries being used CAUTION Never open the card compartment cover remove the batteries or card or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is in operation as this could result in damage to the data stored on the card Do not press on the monitor as this could leave a mark on the screen interfere with image display or even crack the monitor 48 HELP After turning the power on the monitor may flash and display an image after 0 5 to 2 seconds This is not a malfunction Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode 1 Press the monitor button e The monitor display shuts down and the power turns off 49 19Dg sebow BuIADId E Displ
35. If you forget to insert the card or if there is any other problem with the card the monitor will automatically light up and display a message Read the message and correct the problem Monitor Turning the Power Off p 47 When the NO CARD error message is displayed e The card may not be inserted properly e Turn the power off p 47 Then NO CARD remove and re insert the card For other error messages e Follow the directions on the monitor For details see Error Codes p 136 When the card setup screen is displayed e You have inserted a card which needs to be formatted For details see To Initialize a Card p 111 112 ENTER OK 35 soisog ay uuo m Checking the Batteries When the power is turned on with the camera in shooting mode on with the lens barrier open the approximate remaining battery power is displayed on the control panel fl lights and turns off automatically Batteries are OK You can shoot A blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced a blinks and goes off after about 10 seconds and other indicators on the control panel go out Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately NOTE Keep spare batteries on hand when using the camera for long periods of time when traveling in cold weather or for important occasions NiMH batt
36. OLYMPUS Digital Camera D 490ZOOM Operating Instructions e Before you use this camera read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use e We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important photographs CAMEDIA O Copyright 2000 Olympus Optical Co Ltd All rights reserved Legal and other notices e The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice e 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 e No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without prior written permission from Olympus e 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 e Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully caused by erasing picture image data Trademarks e IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc
37. Red eye Reduction Slow Sync Off Flash Override Taking Close up Pictures Macro Mode Enlarging the Subject Digital Telephoto Mode Self Timer Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques Functions of the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Correcting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation Spot Metering Placing Priority on Screen Center Brightness Photo Preferences Picture Quality vs Picture Quantity Record Mode White Balance Adjusting the Tone 0 cece eect teeter tee eeetneteeenee ISO Light Sensitivity Level Setting ISO Sensitivity Taking Sequential Shots Drive Taking Movie Pictures Shooting Movies Creating Panoramic Pictures Card Function Sharpness Avoiding Sharp Silhouettes Changing How File Names are Assigned File Naming Turning Off Warning Sounds Beep Sound e eee To Retain Settings Even After Power is Turned Off Settings oe o Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques Functions of the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu To Play Back Movie Pictures Movie playback To Play Back Still Images One by One Automatic Playback To Change the Number Display Number Display To Edit Out Excess Frames from the Beginning or End of a Movie Picture Function To Erase All Images All Erase Frames To Initialize a Card Formatting To Change the Catalog Fra
38. SB port by using a SmartMedia reader writer The SmartMedia Reader Writer can only be used on computers with Windows 98 2000 professional or Mac OS 8 6 or later versions and that have a USB port See the SmartMedia reader writer instruction manual for details NOTE Check for compatibility This equipment may not function properly with all operating systems Do not use SmartMedia cards with write protect seals on your computer as errors may result See the adapter instruction manual for further information Using a computer to change image file names or move files to directories you have created may make such files unavailable for playback on the monitor Opening or saving image files on the computer in applications by manufacturers other than Olympus may make such files unavailable for playback on the monitor 123 Jajndwosd p YM seBbouw OJOUd Buissad0ld g Connecting your Camera to a Computer with a Computer Cable Computer Operating Environment IBM PC AT compatibles As of June 2000 OS Windows 98SE 98 95 NT 4 0 2000 professional CPU Pentium or better Available hard disk space at least 30MB Memory at least 32MB Serial port Standard RS 232C interface Type D SUB 9 pin Monitor 256 color or better at least 800 x 600 dots Using a 32000 color monitor or better is recommended Apple Macintosh As of June 2000 OS Mac OS 7 6 1 9 0 4 CPU PowerPC or later Available hard disk space at least 30MB Me
39. TE e Use of the AC Adapter sold separately is recommended when downloading to avoid excessive battery power consumption Computers Requiring a Conversion Connector The following computers need a conversion connector to connect the RS 232C PC serial cable Apple Macintosh First plug the IBM compatible connector cable into the conversion connector for Macintosh Next connect the conversion connector for Macintosh to the computer s printer port or modem port Macintosh Computer Serial port connector q ad Conversion connector RS 232C PC for Macintosh serial cable 126 Loading Images with CAMEDIA Master 2 0 Using CAMEDIA Master 2 0 you can check camera images on the computer and then download them z Start up CAMEDIA Master 2 0 e on your computer CAMEDIA Master 2 0 OLYMPUS CAMEDIA Master C Program Fild Ele Edt Image Camera View Window Help Shale sole e e 2 Locate and click the My Camera icon at the lower left or the CAMEDIA Master AdobePS4 3 a a o program window TE cani A catalog list of stored E toi Connecti Wia pictures will be displayed TL bares Madara Nowe e No images will be displayed emotes when no card is inserted eo CAMEDIA Master 2 Samples A E Templates a QuickTime The Microsoft Network o el ft Network E 3 Place the cursor on the desired image and double click e This will open the selected image 4 Sel
40. TRICAL SHOCK NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT a fF 0 ND Read All Instructions Before you use the product read all operating instructions Save These Instructions Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed Warnings Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and all warnings described in the instructions Follow Instructions Follow all instructions provided with this product 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 Attachments For your safety and to avoid damaging the product use only accessories recommended by Olympus Water and Moisture Never use this product around water near a bathtub kitchen sink laundry tub wet basement or swimming pool 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 consul
41. Your Still Photos You can check any of the photos you have taken with the camera in shooting 1 3 mode the lens barrier open quickly press the monitor button twice The camera switches to playback mode and the monitor displays the most recent photo taken If no photos have been recorded on the card the monitor will show NO PICTURE 2 Check other images recorded by pressing the arrow pad lt Displays the previous image gt Displays the next image A Displays the 10th image back V Displays the 10th image ahead Press 3 Press the monitor the button The camera returns to shooting mode Taking a picture while checking previous images You can take a photo even while checking previous images on the monitor To do this look through the viewfinder and full press the shutter release button p 40 41 The image will be recorded immediately 46 Turning the Power Off l it the flash is open close it 2 Close the lens barrier halfway just until it touches the lens Do not push the lens barrier against the lens e The lens will recess into the camera 3 Wait until the lens fully retracts then close the lens barrier the rest of the way e The control panel display goes off and the power turns off NOTE Stored images will not be lost when the power is turned off or when the batteries are replaced 47 sosog sy uiuo m Chapter 3 Playing Images
42. adows may appear when using the flash NOTE v a In macro mode the picture area will iG not be entirely visible within the frame of the viewfinder Using the monitor as a viewfinder is recommended p 58 Macro mark 68 Enlarging the Subject digital telephoto Mode Using the digital telephoto mode its subject can be enlarged to 1 6x 2x and 2 5x its original size The subject can also be enlarged approximately 4 8x 6x and 7 5x using the optical zoom p 44 If you take the picture with the camera set for Digital Telephoto Mode the picture quality will become grainy I Open the lens barrier The camera turns on in shooting mode 2 Press the macro digital telephoto button twice e The monitor turns on and the digital mark is displayed 3 Press A V on the arrow pad to select the desired magnification size 1 0x initial value A button 1 6x 2 0x 2 5x V button 4 Aim the camera at your subject and full press the shutter release button e The use of a tripod is recommend to prevent blurriness caused by camera movement Magnification size To cancel the digital telephoto mode Turn off the monitor or press the macro digital telephoto button again This turns the digital telephoto mode off and returns the size to 1 0x The scale remains normal for the optical zoom NOTE Cannot be used with SHQ TIFF selected for quality Select any record mode other than SHQ TIFF and take
43. ake great pictures Read this after you have familiarized yourself with Ch 2 and taken several pictures with the camera Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques All the functions for capturing moving images as well as using various advanced shooting features are explained in this chapter Refer to each of these functions as needed Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques Playing back and editing movie images as well as other useful display functions are explained in this chapter Refer to each of these functions as needed Chapter 7 Printing Images from SmartMedia cards can be printed either on DPOF Digital Print Order Form printers or in conventional photo laboratories Pre selecting images in the camera and setting them to date print before processing is explained in this chapter Refer to this chapter as needed 18 Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer Using the CAMEDIA Master 2 0 images can be sent to a computer where further processing is possible This chapter introduces the main features of the CAMEDIA Master 2 0 Appendix You will also find a troubleshooting guide and explanations of the key technical specifications Additional information The followings may appear at the bottom of each page CAUTION These sections contain important precautions Be sure to read HELP These sections include information and helpful hints on how to handle problems that may arise during operation NOTE These sect
44. ard HELP It may take longer to erase when the print reserve function p 119 has been activated on the card 56 57 yong sebow BuIADId E Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures Points to Remember Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance The image as seen through the viewfinder does not always match up with the final picture depending on the distance between the subject and the camera Viewfinder Picture frame Close up working range When shooting subjects 59 inches to o the viewfinder picture frame shows the area that can be shot However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject Zooming in pulling the zoom lever towards T makes this discrepancy even larger When shooting close ups you can determine the exact picture area by viewing the monitor However it is more difficult to hold the camera steady using the monitor which may result in blurry images The batteries will also drain more quickly Subjects Difficult to Get in Focus In most cases you need not worry about focusing a shot as the autofocus feature takes care of most situations However focusing is more difficult under conditions 1 to 3 listed on the next page In such cases the green lamp next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate the shot is out of focus Additionally in conditions 4 and 5 a picture may still be out of focus even though the green lamp lights up to indicate that th
45. ayed e To select the number of frames to be displayed see p 113 3 In the index display setting press the arrow pad to display the next set of frames A The monitor displays the previous set of frames starting with the frame immediately preceding the one appearing in the upper left corner V The monitor displays the following set of frames starting with the frame immediately after the one appearing in the lower right corner 51 yong sebow BuIADId E Displaying All Frames continued 4 Press the arrow pad to select 5 a frame displayed on screen lt 1 To select the frame to the left gt To select the frame to the right 5 Pull the zoom lever toward Telephoto e The monitor displays the full sized version of the selected photo Pictures may only be displayed one at a time p 50 e To display the pictures again in the index display setting repeat from step 2 52 Checking the Focus by Enlarging a Selected Picture Displaying Close ups This function enlarges a selected image However if the image is marked with the movie mark 2 it cannot be enlarged for display I With the lens barrier closed press the monitor button The camera turns on in playback mode The monitor displays the last image taken 2 Select the picture that you want to display by pressing the arrow pad p 51 52 3 Pull the zoom lever toward Q Telephoto e The selected image enlarges 1
46. aying Images Frame by Frame To display one frame at a time on the monitor follow the same steps as those for displaying still pictures p 46 1 Press the monitor button with the lens barrier closed e The power turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken 2 Checking the images e Information shown in the lower left diagram is displayed together with the images on the monitor Information in parentheses may be displayed depending on the setting and type of the image The battery level record mode marks and others go off Monitor Movie automatically after about 3 seconds Battery check Record mode Print reserve Protect 3 Check other images recorded by pressing the arrow pad lt Displays the previous image gt Displays the next image A Displays the 10th image back Time Frame number V Displays the 10th image Date ahead 50 Displaying All Frames Index Display Setting The index display setting simultaneously displays several images stored on the card This is useful when searching for a specific photo 1 With the lens barrier closed push the monitor button e The power turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the most last image taken 2 Push the zoom lever toward Wide angle e Several frames are displayed including the currently selected picture It may take approximately 2 seconds before the pictures are displ
47. bject s within the picture frame Then full press the shutter release button 60 Using Fixed Focus Quick Focus Use the quick focus when you are not able to get the desired results with autofocus This feature disables autofocusing and lets you set the focus to either Close 8ft or Distant 00 l Open the lens barrier 2 3 The camera turns on in shooting mode Half press the shutter release button while pressing the arrow pad as described below Be sure to keep pressing the arrow pad until the shutter release button is half pressed Set the quick focus button to Close 8ft gt V button Set the quick focus button to Distant 00 A button The setting will be indicated on the monitor when it is on Full press the shutter release button Quick focus is automatically cancelled after the picture is taken 61 SOINjolg 100g cue When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting continued Quick focus working range 8ft Quick focus Beyondf flash working range T A s z a 2 8ft 4 3ft 5 9ft 8 2ft 13ft 22ft oo Quick focus Beyond flash working range np les w gt f 2 8ft 4 3ft 5 9ft 13ft 22ft oo 62 Using the Flash Switching Between Flash Modes To use the flash feature push up the flash housing located at the upper right corner of the camera p 45 Select the appropriate flash mode according to
48. ck mode and the monitor displays the last image taken 2 Press the Menu button e The playback menu will be displayed on the monitor 2 1 3 Press the arrow pad or V to select menu item In the example in the diagram on the left figure menu item fo will be Number Display e The selected menu item turns green At this point you are able to check the current settings Settings are displayed within the brackets on the right side of the menu item name 4 Press the arrow pad gt The setting details of the selected item will be displayed 5 Press the arrow pad A or V to select menu item e In the example in the left figure setting will be FILE No The selected setting turns green 0 00 CHANGE 6 Press the OK button e The setting will be changed and the initial screen of the menu is displayed FRAME No FILE No BACK lt SET OK 102 7 Press the OK button after checking to see if the setting has been changed e The setting will remain and the menu turns off O FAST FILENo 1 700 i CHANGE To cancel a setting change Press the Menu button instead of the OK button in step 6 Menu button Some settings return to the default when the power is turned off Depending on the selected item some will return to the default and others will be saved in the current setting 103 senbiuy9a J9MG DId P9IUDAPY gt To Play Back Mo
49. data input output I O terminal of the camera Connecting the P 330N P 330 printer directly to the video output terminal of the camera will result in low quality prints 121 Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer Installing Provided Software To take advantage of a wide range of functions including downloading display storage and panorama assembly install the CAMEDIA Master software application from the included CD ROM Transferring Picture Data to a Computer Picture data stored on a SmartMedia card can be transferred to a computer in the following ways However before you can play back movie pictures on a computer you must install Quick Time which is included with the CAMEDIA Master CD ROM Transferring Picture Data with a Computer SmartMedia Card Adapter You can transfer picture data from a SmartMedia card directly to a computer equipped with a PC card slot or an external PC card reader writer using the PC Card Adapter See the computer card adapter instruction manual for further information 122 Loading with a Floppy Disk Adapter The picture data on a SmartMedia card can be transferred directly to a computer equipped with a 3 5 floppy disk drive using the FlashPath floppy disk adapter See the FlashPath instruction manual for further information Transferring Data with a SmartMedia Reader Writer You can transfer picture data from the card directly into a computer equipped with a U
50. de Monitor Print reserve screen 3 Select reserve single frames by pressing the arrow pad then the OK button B G 3 RESET For selecting certain images to be printed NEXT EAN For selecting all images to be printed amp RESET Deletes all previous print reservations Buyuud E These appear on the print reserve screen 4 When needed you can display the index by pushing the zoom lever Print mark 119 Selecting an Image to Be Printed continued 5 Press the arrow pad to select the image to be reserved for printing then press the OK button lt Displays the previous image gt Displays the next image A Displays the 10th image backward the 9th image backward on the index V Displays the 10th image forward the 9th image forward on the index The print mark will be displayed on the preselected image 6 Press the OK button again to cancel the print reserve command The print mark disappears from the selected image 7 Press the print button The print reserve command will be stored on the card and the camera returns to playback mode To cancel a print reserve command At step 3 or 4 press the preprint button instead of the OK button to return to playback mode Previously set print commands however will still be saved At step 5 or after press the monitor on off button to turn off the power To reserve all images for printing Select
51. direction Do not use manganese batteries as they may overheat and cause fatal damage to the camera Make sure the power is off The lens barrier must be closed Make sure the monitor and the control panel are off 2 Slide the battery compartment cover to the side and lift it up to open 3 Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram da When using the lithium battery Using AA R6 packs insert them so the 606 alkaline batteries CAMEDIA label on each battery is facing the lens side of the camera 4 With the battery compartment cover closed press the tab and slide it over into the locked position If the battery compartment cover seems hard to close do not force it Slide the battery compartment cover toward OPEN while pressing down to close Using lithium battery packs 26 CAUTION The CR V3 Olympus brand LB 01 lithium battery packs are not rechargeable Make sure that the camera power is off before inserting the batteries Alkaline batteries deliver markedly inferior performance especially in cold weather For this reason we highly recommend using NiMH batteries or lithium battery packs Do not use Zinc carbon batteries Please read battery warnings Do not to touch the inside of the empty battery compartment If the camera is left for one
52. e fun composite images using CAMEDIA Master templates The example shows a Windows screen Certain functions differ depending on whether you are using Windows or a Macintosh operating system 129 Jeyndwosd D YHM seBou OJoug BUISSSIOIA El Appendix Answers to Frequently Asked Questions fa How long will the camera batteries last You should be able to take as many as 100 frames when the flash is used in about half the shots but this is only a rough estimate Battery life is affected by many variables such as how often you use the monitor how often you use the flash the type of batteries used and environmental conditions Using the monitor frequently will drain battery power quickly so keep it turned off to save power Use of the optional AC adaptor is recommended How can set the clock in the camera for recording the date on image data a Date setting is not made when the camera is shipped You must set the date before shooting p 31 The date can be set either from the camera or using the CAMEDIA Master 2 0 The set date will be cancelled approximately 1 hour after the batteries are removed from the camera D Can use a filter or a hood with this camera Such accessories cannot be connected to the camera ES a Can use an extension flash with this camera This camera was not designed for use with extension flash units Also a slave unit may not function with this camera SE Why do the
53. e subject is focused correctly In these situations first focus your camera on an object that is the same distance from the camera as your subject then aim back at the subject to take the picture focus lock p 60 Alternatively set the focus on 8ft or co quick focus p 61 before taking the shot When setting up shots that do not contain vertical lines like as shown in 3 first hold the camera vertically and lock the focus on the subject Then shift the camera back to the horizontal position and take the picture 1 Subjects with low contrast 4 Subjects of varying distances 2 Subjects that appear excessively bright in the center 5 Fast moving subjects 59 SOINjolg 19499 i When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting Focus on the Subject in Advance Focus Lock If your main subject is not centered inside the autofocus mark use the focus lock feature explained below Viewfinder Shutter Open the lens barrier release l button The camera turns on in shooting mode gt r 2 Look through the viewfinder and position your subject s inside the autofocus mark Half press 3 Half press the shutter release button so the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights z e The subject is now in focus Full press and exposure is set 4 Keep the shutter release button half pressed while you reposition your su
54. ect Camera then Download All Images from the menu bar The computer will transfer all photos from the camera Protect Camera Settings You can view images on your computer using JPEG compatible graphic software such as Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop or Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer as well as by using CAMEDIA Master itself Refer to the appropriate software instruction manuals for details 127 Jeyndwosd P YHM seBpu OJOUA BUISSSIOIA El Using CAMEDIA Master 2 0 Introduction This software can be used to download process and save load images The instructions are located in the CAMEDIA Master folder on your computer For details see the CAMEDIA Master 2 0 online instructions Making Dark Images Brighter Some images may come out darker than expected You could try to take another photo immediately but often the right moment has passed and won t get the shot you are looking for However it is easy to brighten images with CAMEDIA s one touch correction function Correcting Blurry Images Backlight sometimes makes a whole picture blurry and objects in front of the main subject may be out of focus When this happens use the CAMEDIA Master Sharpen function to sharpen the overall focus of an image However this feature can not completely compensate for extreme image blurriness 128 Composing Images with Templates It is easy to creat
55. ectrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points never insert a metal object into the product Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage 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 17 18 19 Important Safety Instructions continued 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 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 substitu
56. elines to prevent the batteries from leaking overheating burning exploding or causing electrical shock or burns WARNING 1 If you use NiMH batteries use only Olympus NiMH 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 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 7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes flush your eyes immediately with clear cold running water and seek medical attention immediately Important Safety Instructions continued A CAUTION 1 Keep batteries dry at all times Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water 2 To prevent batteries from leaking overheating or causing a fire or explosion Use only batteries recommended for use with this product e Never heat batteries incinerate them or attempt to disassemble them e Never mix batteries old and new batteries charged a
57. enu item turns green 4 Press the arrow pad gt The setting details of the selected item will be displayed 5 Press the arrow pad or V to select menu item In the example in the left figure setting will be the overcast mark The selected setting turns green BACK lt _ se 4 74 6 Press the OK button e The setting will be changed and the initial screen of the menu is displayed 7 Press the OK button after checking to see if the setting has been changed e The setting will remain and the menu turns off To cancel a setting change Press the Menu button instead of the OK button in step 6 Temporarily changing a setting to shoot pictures To change the setting temporarily while shooting follow the procedure below Follow steps 1 through 5 Menu button 2 Take the picture with the setting displayed in the menu e The picture is taken with the setting currently selected in the menu 3 Press the Menu button e The changed setting returns to the default setting and the shooting menu turns off Some settings return to the default when the power is turned off Depending on the selected item some will return to the default and others will be saved in the current setting 75 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e Correcting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 1 3 stops Adjust to
58. eries have a shorter life than lithium batteries When using NiMH batteries the low battery warning appears early CAUTION When the camera power is on the camera may beep continuously immediately after the power has been turned on or after taking a picture The frame number on the control panel may blink This indicates that battery power is low The camera will not work properly and the batteries should be replaced Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures When the power is turned on with the camera in shooting mode with the lens barrier open the control panel displays a remaining picture count 36 Checking the Control Panel continued Control panel e If the count drops to 0 the camera beeps the green lamp blinks and the monitor displays the message CARD FULL This will repeat every time the power is turned on p 136 The number of storable pictures varies depending on the record Remaining picture count mode Approximate storable still pictures sa SHQ 640x480 1600x1200 SmartMedia SQ H HQ TIFF capacity sQ HIGH SHQ SHQ 2MB 20 7 4MB 40 16 8MB 82 32 16MB 66 32MB 331 64MB 665 266 Approximate maximum movie lengths in seconds SmartMedia capacit Record Resolution poa mode 8MB 16MB 32MB HQ 320x240 23 48 96 sQ 160x120 424 A limited number of seconds can be shot at one time CAUTION The n
59. g a photo lab that supports the DPOF system or with your own DPOF printer HELP Images taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or a lab that supports the Design rule for Camera File system DCF Using this camera you cannot change the print reserve commands set by another DPOF compatible device Changes must be made on the equipment with which the commands were first entered If you use this camera to enter a print reserve command on a card that already has print reserve commands entered by other devices those prior commands may be cancelled If print data is written using Card Print to a card which contains print data written with other equipment the old data may be erased Printers designed to be connected directly to the camera such as the Olympus P 300 digital printer cannot be used with this camera e Certain camera functions may not work with all printers and photo labs 116 Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos When printing your photos on a DPOF compatible printer or photo lab you can have the date and time they were shot printed on them To do so set the camera to include the date and or time before you select the images for printing p 119 2 1 l With the lens barrier closed press the monitor button e The power turns on in playback mode and the most recent photo taken is displayed on the monitor 2 Press the print button The Date Print Screen will appear on the monitor P
60. g 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 5 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 6 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 7 Ifthe 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 11 A WARNING 1 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 the nearest Olympus service center immediately 2 Never attempt to disassemble the camera The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock 3 To avoid dangerous electrical shock never hold or operate the camera with wet hands 4 To avo
61. g pictures extremely close up Although it is possible to take such shots without using the macro mode determining proper exposure and focus is much more difficult Characteristics of the viewfinder and the monitor You can use either the monitor or the viewfinder to determine the proper shooting range Consider the following when deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor for a particular shot Viewfinder Advantage You can check the proper subject composition with less camera movement Disadvantage Close up photography causes inconsistencies between the picture frame as seen in the viewfinder and the actual edge of the photo p 58 Monitor Advantage You can check the subject composition more accurately Disadvantage It is more difficult to hold the camera steady and battery life is decreased 39 so1sog ay BuuiDe m Taking Still Photos Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder Half press Compose the photo inside the viewfinder 2 Press the shutter release button halfway down until the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights up half press The focus and exposure are automatically set e If the green lamp blinks the camera is out of focus Take your finger off the shutter release button and half press it again Autofocus mark Shutter release button 3 Go on to Taking Pictures on O the following page Green lamp 40 Taking Pictures Full press 1 2
62. has been used make sure that you are not erasing important picture data e Reformatting special function cards will delete the function from the card Formatting cannot be performed on cards affixed with write protect seals Remove the write protect seal from the card before formatting The write protect seal cannot be reused after it has been removed from the card Item to select in the playback menu Formatting is a setting in Card Setup Go to M Card Setup 12 23 00 23 34 ENTER gt 111 senbiuy9a J9MG DId PSIUDAPYy gt To Initialize a Card continued Settings This is a separate function For details see p 110 This initializes the card BACK 4 ENTER OK Starting and cancelling formatting Select BH in card setup then press the OK button The follwing screen will be displayed D yes Starts formatting El NO Cancels formatting END _ ENTER OK CAUTION e Once formatting has been started it can not be cancelled part way through e Never open the card compartment cover disconnect the AC adapter remove the batteries or remove the card while erasing as doing so could damage the data on the card 112 To Change the Catalog Frame Number index Display In playback mode you can press the zoom lever and display the images catalog style p 51 It is also possible to change the number of images that are displayed on the monit
63. he menu button Returns to the shooting menu You can check a movie picture you have shot by playing it back on the monitor p 104 89 senbiuy9a Buyoous paoubapy e Taking Movie Pictures continuea Movie picture record mode For movie pictures there are two modes with different image sizes and resolutions Movie picture record modes are set with the still picture record mode settings To change them first cancel Shooting movies and enter the still picture record mode to set the desired resolution p 80 Record mode Size Continuous Movie no of recorded pixels length Image quality Record Mode SHQ TIFF HQ 320x240 approx 15 sec HQ SQ HIGH 160x120 approx 60 sec The total length of movies that can be stored on a card varies according to the still image recording mode as shown in the chart on page 37 Shooting hints Start shooting a few moments before the action starts and stop shooting a few moments after it ends This will ensure that you don t miss any of the action at the beginning or end of the scene After you finish shooting you can go back and trim off the extra frames at the beginning and end see p 108 Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the Still Picture mode HELP e Movie picture quality may be grainier than still shots The scope of the shot may actually be sligh
64. id 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 e 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 e Never shake the camera or subject it to shock or strong vibration e To avoid damaging its precision lens never leave the camera pointing directly into the sun e 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 release 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 e Never touch the flash after it has been fired Avoid using the flash for extended periods Allow it to cool occasionally between shots e To avoid injury from electrical shock never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera in any way 12 Important Safety Instructions continued
65. ing vespri 108 Movie pictures 88 104 108 Movie Shooting cooocoooooooo 88 ANS Night ViOWS iaip iat 66 Number Display o oo 107 xipuaddy Panorama panoramic pictures 91 Photo Protection protected images write protected Protection 55 110 111 133 Playback Menu oooccciciciccccccnonoos 100 Playback Start Print Reserve oeer 119 A seigaga 116 Printing the Date and Time 117 Quick Focus accionario actos o 61 Record mode Red eye Reduction Red eye Reduction Slow Sii tito Remaining picture count Self Timer cooococccncnanocananrnoranananrnono 70 Sequence 86 134 Shaded by a tree oe 65 Sharpness 94 Shooting Menu Shooting Movies 88 Slow Sync 66 SmartMedia 30 SO a 94 Spot Metering Mode 78 142 Index contined Telephoto 0 0 44 45 69 Warning Sound s eseeeee 98 White Balance 143 xipueddy OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 2026 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 www olympusamerica com distec olympus com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery WendenstraBe 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel
66. ion Use the monitor for checking focus and exposure For best results transfer image files to a computer to confirm exactly what final pictures will look like p 54 p 122 43 sosog ey Buruive m Enlarging Your Shots optical Zoom Use telephoto T to zoom in on a subject so it appears larger Use wide angle W to capture a wider area Push the zoom lever toward W Wide angle to shoot wide angle shots Pull the zoom lever toward T Telephoto to zoom in NOTE e You can take pictures of up to 7 5x using the digital telephoto mode function p 69 44 Taking Photos Using the Flash In low light situations open the flash in advance Orange lamp When the flash is needed If the shutter release button is a half pressed the orange lamp Viewfinder next to the viewfinder will blink In this case you need to use the flash Open the flash in advance l Place your finger on the edge of the flash housing and pull it up If the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights up when the shutter release button is half Flash pressed the flash will go off when the shutter release button is full pressed Flash working range The flash working range is adjusted by using the zoom lever Wide angle mode Approx 8 13 Telephoto mode Approx 8 8 5 Within an approximate range of 8 to 31 the flash will also work in the macro mode p 68 45 sosog ay Buruive m Checking
67. ions contain tips which are good to know in advance 19 Chapter 1 Getting Started Checking the Contents Names of Parts Camera Camera SmartMedia 8MB Static free case Na Ll J 2 SmartMedia instructions 3 o Standard RS 232C interface Write protect adhesive seals D SUB 9 pin connector 4 Bienes OOOO Index lables 2 pieces Dorso Conversion connector for p 2 Shutter release button p 40 Macintosh Control panel p 23 Self timer signal lamp p 70 naa e Flash p 45 Lens Lens barrier p 34 CR V3 Instructions lithium battery Warranty Card compartment cover p 30 pack 2 packs agreement Connector cover Video output connector p 54 Computer connector p 125 2o tivare 42 AC adapter connector p 29 20 21 Names of Parts continued Viewfinder Autofocus mark p 60 Backlighting correction mark O p 64 O Orange lamp p 45 Green lamp p 40 Control Panel Ge 10600980809 Viewfinder p 58 Flash mode button p 63 Erase button p 56 Self timer p 70 Print button p 117 Macro Digital telephoto button p 68 69 Write protect button p 55 Monitor button p 31
68. justed the picture may appear off center on the television screen e Your television may produce a black frame around the picture which may be undesirable as it also appears if the image is printed using a conventional video printer e Refer to your TV VCR instruction manual for information about displaying video images Images shown on screen can be saved to a videotape NOTE When performing this function we recommend you use the AC adapter sold separately as the power source for the camera 54 To Avoid Accidentally Erasing Pictures You Want to Keep Photo Protection Use the protection feature to safeguard photos you want to keep Protected pictures will not be erased by One Frame Erase p 56 or by All Frames Erase p 110 The protection setting remains even after the power is turned off 1 3 With the lens barrier closed press the monitor button e The camera turns on in playback mode The monitor displays the last image taken 2 Select the picture that you want to protect by pressing the arrow pad e You may also use the protection feature during one frame display p 50 and in the index display setting p 51 52 yong sebow BulAvig E 3 Press the protect button e Protection is engaged for the selected picture and the write protect mark appears in the upper right corner of the picture To cancel the photo protection Press the protect button again as in step 3 CAUTION e Protec
69. lt when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the ESP mode To retain the setting even when power is turned off go to the settings in the shooting menu and select HOLD p 99 79 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e Photo Preferences Picture Quality vs Picture Quantity Record Mode This camera has five different record modes Choosing higher resolution will produce higher quality files that can be printed or output at larger sizes but the card can store relatively few of these photos Forfeiting a certain degree of picture resolution will allow you to fit many more shots on a card p 37 Select your resolution mode based on the purpose of the photo Record mode settings will remain in the camera memory even after the power is turned off For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Go to Record mode Settings Resolution Compression SHQ TIFF High None SHQ t Low HQ High SQ HIGH 4 Low BACK 4q SET OK SQ Low High The higher the resolution the longer the recording time time the green light is illuminated and the longer it takes to play back the picture Also the higher the resolution the fewer the number of pictures that can be stored The SHQ TIFF mode is very slow and can store relatively few pictures The initial setting is set to HQ 80
70. me Number Index Display Contents continued To Adjust Monitor Brightness Monitor Adjustment ooococnccnnccccocccacccconcnns 114 Chapter 7 Printing oo eee eee eects 116 To Have Your Pictures Printed orinar odds tdci coo 116 Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos 117 Selecting an Image to Be Printed Print reserve 2119 Printing with the Olympus Photo Printer for Digital Cameras 121 Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer Installing Provided Software Transferring Picture Data to a Computer Transferring Picture Data with a Computer SmartMedia Card Adapter Loading with a Floppy Disk Adapter 123 Transferring Data with A SmartMedia Reader Writer 123 Connecting your Camera to a Computer with a Computer Cable 124 Computer Operating Environment 124 Connecting your Camera to a Computer 124 Computers Requiring a Conversion Connector 126 Loading Images with CAMEDIA Master 2 0 127 Using CAMEDIA Master 2 0 Introduction 128 Making Dark Images Brighter 128 Correcting Blurry Images 128 Composing Images with TemplatesS oononninnninnnnncncnmmccccnnncnnannnno 129 Nool plo D SOA oct cc at E ET 130 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ooococcciccncncccnocnooncccnccncancnncnnno 130 Troubleshooting Check before Taking in for Repair 132 Operating ProblemMS
71. mory at least 32MB Serial port Printer port or modem port Monitor 256 color or better at least 800 x 600 dots Using a 32000 color monitor or better is recommended Not available for models with USB ports such as iMac and iBook Connecting your Camera to a Computer Use the appropriate connector to your computer 1 Preinstall CAMEDIA Master 2 0 on your computer e For installation details see the CAMEDIA Master online instructions 124 2 Make sure the power on both the computer and the camera is turned off before connecting 3 Attach the provided RS 232C PC serial cable to the serial port COM1 or COM2 on your computer 4 Open the connector cover on the camera and connect the computer cable to the data input output I O terminal on the camera 5 Turn on your computer IBM PC AT D SUB 9 pin serial port Computer connector a E m RS 232C PC serial cable RAARAAAAARAR 6 Open the lens barrier of the camera 7 Start up CAMEDIA Master 2 0 125 Jeyndwosd P YHM seBou OJoUug Buissedo0lg g Connecting your Camera to a Computer with a Computer Cable continued HELP Make sure the camera is off before connecting to a computer The camera may not work properly if you connect while the power is on When connected to the computer some of the camera buttons will not operate e CAMEDIA Master cannot communicate with the camera if the camera s lens barrier is closed NO
72. ncnicnncnnccnccnanrcninns 40 TORINO Pictura Saia ceii poiar A aa Taking Photos Using the Monitor Enlarging Your Shots Optical Zoom y Taking Photos Using the Flash ooooocnninicnnnnninnconacnccncccnccnnrnnannn nro ncrcnnnnn Checking Your Stil Photos coconoccio dene saver Turning the Power Off Chapter 3 Playing Images Back 48 Getting Started i anii a AE vane A O AENA 48 Turning the Power On in the Playback Mode Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode Displaying Images Frame by FraMe oocociconicnociccononinnnocanonn nn eee eee ran nanano nani 50 Displaying All Frames Index Display Setting oooooncninncionionnmocnnnonmccncos 51 Checking the Focus by Enlarging a Selected Picture Displaying Close ups lt i svete ion Connecting to a Television Set To Avoid Accidentally Erasing Pictures You Want to Keep PROS Protection veces ara ie aai ea 55 Orie FrainiG Eras in a A eero rE ee a aeaee EEE 56 14 Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures 58 Points to Remember a Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance Subjects Difficult to Get in FOCUS oooicccnnciccin i When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting Focus on the Subject in Advance Using Fixed Focus Using the Flash ee Switching Between Flash Modes Auto Flash Red eye Reduction Fill in Flash Slow Sync
73. nd uncharged batteries batteries of different manufacture or capacity etc e Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions Never reverse their polarity when loading 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 If NiMH 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 never insert anything other than the recommended battery into the battery compartment a A 0 amp CAUTION o aa wr 10 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras Never use these batteries with any other device Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration Never
74. ns is dirty Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth The mode was not selected correctly Shoot in the macro mode where the subject is within the range of 8 to 31 For greater distances shoot in the standard mode The shutter release button was pressed while standing directly in front of the camera when using the self timer When using the self time press the shutter release button while looking into the viewfinder not while standing in front of the camera A flash was needed for the photo but somehow neither the auto flash nor fill in flash mode was operating The shutter speed become slower and the exposure time becomes longer so use the tripod or hold the camera as steady as possible to avoid camera movement e Quick Focus was used in the wrong focal range Use the correct Quick Focus setting for the distance you re shooting at The picture is too bright e The flash is set to fill in flash mode gt Set the flash a different mode e The subject being shot is excessively bright Use the exposure compensation feature or change the angle of the camera The picture is too dark The flash was blocked by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers away from the flash e The subject was out of the working range of the flash Shoot within the flash working range The flash mode was turned off Push up the flash housing before shooting e The subject was too small or was backlit Set the
75. ntrol panel E 4 HQ IZ eg Fill in flash mark Using the fill in flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light This feature can be used to light up a subject s face when shaded by a tree for example or to correct uneven lighting conditions caused by backlighting fluorescent lighting etc This mode may not have the desired effect in excessively bright light 65 SOINjolg 19499 iii Slow Sync 4 SLOW For taking pictures at night especially night views Control panel SLOW HQ IZ In Slow sync flash mark In this mode the flash will fire automatically when the photo is taken The shutter will stay open for 1 2 second This setting is most appropriate for night view photography The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness caused by camera movement Red eye Reduction Slow Sync y SLOW The combination of these two modes works best for taking pictures of people at night Control panel Slow sync flash mark Red eye reduction flash mark The red eye reduction flash p 65 and slow sync flash p 66 both operate at the same time The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1 2 second in low light conditions The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness caused by camera movement 66 Using the Flash continued Off Flash Override O When you do not want the flash to fire even in the dark close the flash Control panel HQ IZ
76. one This camera uses auto white balance to shoot the subject in a natural looking tone However it may sometimes be difficult to get satisfactory results automatically due to lighting or weather conditions In such cases change the white balance settings For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Go to White Balance This is the default setting when the power AUTO is turned on You should leave this as your default setting 2 Shooting outside in full daylight sunny J weather Shooting outside in overcast daylight e cloudy weather SET SOK BACK lt B Shooting under tungsten lighting Shooting under fluorescent lighting The default settings may be inappropriate under special lighting conditions To determine if the selected setting is the best choice always check the recorded image by Control panel playing it back on the monitor HQ WB Switching from AUTO makes the Ic white balance mark appear D par 82 Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the AUTO mode To retain the setting even when power is turned off go to settings in the shooting menu and select HOLD p 99 83 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e ISO Light Sensitivity Level Setting ISO Sensitivity This camera can a
77. onitor shows different pictures some pixels may not change color and remain on or off This phenomenon may be due to a lag in some circuits but is considered to be within the normal operating tolerances of the monitor In addition the brightness of the color monitor may vary between pictures 138 Specifications Product type Still pictures Movie pictures Recording medium Digital Camera Image Recording System tor shooting and playing back photo images Digital recording JPEG TIFF non compression DCF compliant DPOF compliant QuickTime Motion JPEG compliant 3V 3 3V SmartMedia card 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB No of storable still pictures Erase Image pickup element Recording image White balance Lens Photometric system Exposure control Aperture Shutter Shooting range Viewfinder Monitor No of pixels On screen display Approx 1 shot SHQ TIFF Mode 8MB card Approx 5 shots SHQ Mode 8MB card Approx 16 shots HQ Mode 8MB card Approx 32 shots SQ HIGH Mode 8MB card Approx 82 shots SQ Mode 8MB card One Frame Erase Erase All Frames 1 2 7 inch CCD solid state image pickup 2 110 000 pixels gross 1600 x 1200 pixels SHQ TIFF SHQ HQ Mode 640 x 480 pixels SQ SQ HIGH Mode Full auto TTL Preset daylight overcast tungsten light fluorescent light Olympus lens 5 4 16 2mm F2 8 4 4 8 elements in 6 groups equivalent to 35 105mm lens on a 35mm came
78. or the previous picture is being written to memory Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait until the green lamp or the orange lamp stops blinking e The card is defective Refer to the error chart The card is full Insert a new card erase unwanted pictures or transfer the data to a computer and delete all of the pictures from the card The batteries are dead Replace with new batteries The battery power is low Replace with new batteries Do not open the battery compartment cover when the green light is blinking e A write protect seal has been placed on the card or there is no card in the camera gt Insert a new card into the camera The camera is in playback mode Open the lens barrier The flash does not fire The flash housing is not opened gt Push up the flash The subject is well lit Set the flash to Fill In mode when you want the flash to fire regardless of lighting conditions The flash does not work in sequence panorama and movie picture modes 132 Pictures already taken do not appear on the monitor e The camera is in record mode gt Close the lens barrier and press the monitor on off button to turn on the monitor in playback mode The SmartMedia card is empty NO PICTURE appears on the monitor Take some pictures before displaying e The SmartMedia card is defective Refer to the error chart The camera is connected to a television The monitor
79. or when using the Index Display This setting remains in the camera memory even after the power is turned off For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Item to select in the playback menu ag 2 gt 16 Go to Index Display settings 101 peer MEE CHANGE Settings E E 4 The monitor displays in quarter screen panels 9 The monitor displays in 9th screen panels Initial setting 16 The monitor displays in sixteenth screen panels BACK lt 4 SET NOK When images are displayed in sixteenths the image frame number does not appear To show images catalog style Depending on the index display setting you can display 4 to 16 images at a time index style on a split screen For more about this operation see Displaying All Frames p 51 113 senbiuy9a J9MG DId pa2uDAp y gt To Adjust Monitor Brightness Monitor Adjustment The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted This setting remains in the camera memory even after the power is turned off For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Item to select in the playback menu Go to G Monitor Adjustment END HANGE D gt Settings Adjusting on the side Press the A button The image gets brighter Adjusting on the side Press the V button The image
80. ra Digital ESP metering system Spot metering system Program auto exposure W F2 8 F5 6 T F4 4 F8 6 1 2 1 1000 sec used with mechanical shutter Manual setting of shutter speed is not supported 31 oo in standard mode 8 31 in macro mode Optical real image viewfinder with autofocus mark and backlighting correction mark monitor 1 8 inch TFT color LCD Approx 61 000 Date time frame number write protect picture mode battery check file number display print reserve menu etc xipuaddy 139 Battery charging time for flash Flash working range Flash modes Autofocus Exposure compensation Focusing range Self timer External connectors Date and time Automatic calendar system Card system Usage environment Humidity Power supply Dimensions excluding the raised portion Weight Specifications continued Approx 8 sec or less at room temperature with new batteries W Approx 8 13 T Approx 8 8 5 Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Red eye Reduction Flash Off no flash Fill In Flash Slow Shutter Sync Flash Red eye Reduction Flash Slow Shutter Sync Flash TTL system autofocus Exposure compensation system 8 00 12 sec delay AC adapter Computer connector RS 232C Video output connector Recorded in picture data Up to year 2030 Panorama assembly Temperature 32 104 F
81. ree up space on the card p WRITE PROTECT A write protect seal has been placed on the card and cannot be written to The camera cannot enter picture erase or card format mode Remove the write protect seal before taking any photos p CARD ERROR This card cannot be used 136 You are unable to shoot playback or erase pictures with this card Wipe the terminal area of the card with lens paper and insert the card again A card that cannot be formatted cannot be used Printer P 330N P 330 PC card adapter SmartMedia SmartMedia read writer Computer As of June 2000 137 x pu ddy A Optional Items Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras e AC Adapter e Camera Case Standard SmartMedia Card 8 16 32 64MB FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter e PC Card Adapter NiMH Batteries e NiMH Battery Charger e USB SmartMedia Reader Writer As of June 2000 Notes on Display and Backlight e The control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the monitor have a limited service life If they begin to darken or flicker contact your nearest service center In cold conditions the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly To avoid this keep the camera warm when using in cold temperatures Backlight performance will return to normal under normal temperature conditions e When the color m
82. ressing the print button twice calls up the print reserve screen Then press once to return to the playback mode Suyuld El e 3 Press the arrow pad A or V g to select the date time TIME information you want printed on the photo OFF Shows no date or time DATE Shows the date the photo was taken TIME Shows the time the photo was taken All the photos stored on the card reflect these settings NEXT amp SETSOK 4 Press the OK button The setting is made and the camera returns to playback mode To cancel a setting At step 4 press the print button instead of the OK button to return to playback mode 117 Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos continued HELP Make sure the date and time are set correctly on the camera before using this feature e This function does not work with the P 330N P 330 Olympus digital camera photo printer Use the dateprint function on the printer It takes some time to return to playback mode CAUTION e If you change the setting all the settings for photos already for DPOF printing will also change 118 Selecting an Image to Be Printed Print reserve 2 7 4 1 with the lens barrier closed press the on off monitor button e The power turns on in playback mode and the last photo taken is displayed on the monitor 2 Press the print button twice e The print reserve screen appears in the monitor Press once to return to the playback mo
83. rned off the sharpness setting returns to NORMAL To retain the setting even after the power is turned off go to settings in the shooting menu and select HOLD p 99 95 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e Changing How File Names are Assigned File Naming How files are put into memory can be selected When left on AUTO FILE there will be no file name duplication for images processed on a computer This setting remains in memory even after the power is turned off For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 File names and folder names Image files and folders are named with letters and numbers as follows The camera automatically assigns file and folder numbers DCIM lt Card folder L OLymp Subfolder L Pmdd jpg lt File LA Folder No File No 0001 9999 100 999 Month Day 01 31 In the file names for the month the first nine months of the year January to September are represented numerically with as 1 to 9 Then October is called A November is B and December is C Item to select in the shooting menu 2 2 A al EJ NORMAL CS Go to File Name Memory B I RESET END CHANGE Settings gt AUTO FILE NAME RESET BACK 4 _ SET OK NAME RESET Initial setting When the card is switched folder and file numbers restart from default setting Example Folder No 102 Folder No 100 Card
84. s backlit ordinary photometric settings digital ESP metering will make the subject appear too dark To compensate for this switch the camera over to the spot metering mode in the shooting menu This feature is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of backlighting For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Go to CJ Spot Metering ESP Digital ESP metering This is the default setting when the power is turned on Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the light available in the image area However the calculation will be biased to the center of the image area BACK gt lt __SETSOK E SPOT Spot metering Adjust the light metering at the center of the composition only The center will yield the best exposure Le results in this mode Control panel Switching to spot metering makes the spot metering mark appear 78 Shooting in the spot metering mode Look through the viewfinder and position your subject in the center of the autofocus mark Viewfinder 2 Half press the shutter release button so the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights up e This sets both the focus and the exposure 3 If you would like to make any changes within the composition keep the shutter release button half pressed When satisfied full press the shutter release button to take the photo Settings return to the defau
85. s backward one frame A Returns to the beginning of the movie picture V Advances to the end of the movie picture Press the OK button The monitor displays the end frame selection Select the frame you want to be the ending frame of your movie picture D gt Moves forward one frame lt 1 Moves backward one frame A Returns to the new first frame V Advances to the end of the movie picture Press the OK button The end frame is determined Select how you want to save the movie picture and press the OK button NEW CREATE gt saves it as a new movie picture OVERWRITE gt erases the version before the edit and saves the new version CANCEL cancels the edit mode and returns to the playback menu NOTE e Movie pictures taken with other digital cameras may not be edited out 109 senbiuy9a J9MG DId P9IUDAPYy gt To Erase All Images all Erase Frames This erases all the pictures stored on a card Protected images p 55 however will not be erased For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Check the contents carefully before erasing e It is not possible to retrieve images once they have been erased Be sure that you are not deleting important picture data before performing erase all frames a card on which pictures have been stored Any images that have been protected with the write protect function p 55 however will not be erased
86. s in sequence For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Item to select in the playback menu gt eI Go to 2 Automatic Playback FRAMENO o o 12 23 00 O 23 34 MER HANGE Settings C SLOW The images are played back one by one at 15 second intervals L FAST The images are played back one by one at 2 second intervals To start Automatic Playback press the OK button BACK lt _ ENTER OK Ending the task To end automatic playback press the menu button Even after all the images have been played back the automatic playback does not turn off If the camera is left untouched for 30 minutes when using the batteries it automatically turns off 106 To Change the Number Display Number Display During playback the frame number is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the monitor screen This display can be changed to temporarily show the file number instead p 97 For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Item to select in the playback menu 5 1 2 a gt FRAMENo Go to Number Display E 12 23 00 23 34 23 END CHANGE FRAME No Numbering starts from when the Settings power is turned on The card image number is displayed gt FRAME No When an image is erased the FILE No image numbers of subsequent frames change accordingly
87. s off before taking the next picture When using the flash in the macro mode p 68 a portion of the picture may be cropped or the contrast may be too extreme After shooting always check the picture on the monitor The flash cannot be used in sequence mode p 86 or in panorama assembly mode p 91 In auto flash mode the flash will automatically fire in lowlight and backlit conditions Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark To fire the flash in a backlit shot position the subject inside the backlighting correction mark 64 Using the Flash continued Red eye Reduction When shooting people eyes may appear red Use the red eye reduction flash mode to compensate for this phenomenon Control panel HQ D li Re pa Red eye reduction flash mark In the red eye reduction flash mode the camera will emit a series of rapid pre flashes before the actual flash fires This makes the subject s pupils contract significantly reducing the red eye effect Be sure to hold the camera firmly until the shutter releases which takes approximately one second Red eye reduction performance may be limited when The subject is not looking directly at the flash The subject does not watch the pre flashes e The subject is too far from the camera e The subject s eyes do not respond to the pre flashes due to individual characteristics El Forces the flash to fire on every shot Co
88. t does not overlap at the edge of the picture you are about to shoot panorama shots will not be assembled properly Using HQ SHQ modes to shoot a large number of panoramic shots can cause insufficient memory problems when assembling the shots on a computer For this reason we recommend shooting panoramic pictures in the SQ mode The flash cannot be used in the panorama mode Even if panoramic shots are taken in the SHQ TIFF mode they will be recorded in the SHQ mode 93 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e Sharpness Avoiding Sharp Silhouettes Under ordinary shooting conditions the subject s silhouette will be shot in a sharp clearly defined manner Ordinarily this is fine However when processing images on a computer there may be times when a sharp silhouette on an image is not desirable In such cases change the sharpness setting to SOFT For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu ES 2 2 a EJ NORMAL Go to Sharpness GI RESET END CHANGE Settings NORMAL For printing and general use This is the default setting when the power is turned on SOFT For images to be processed on a computer AAA O Control panel O SOFT IZ LER Switching to SOFT makes the sharpness mark appear 0 94 Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is tu
89. t your local power company Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with batteries 10 11 12 13 14 15 Grounding Polarization If this product can 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 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 Overloading Never overload wall outlets extension cords power strip or other power connection points with too many plugs Foreign Objects Spillage To avoid personal injury from fire or el
90. ted pictures are erased when the card is reformatted with the card format function HELP Protection does not work when a write protect seal is affixed to the card 55 One Frame Erase You may erase unwanted pictures to increase available storage space One frame erase cannot be used when a picture is protected or a write protect seal is on the card To erase these pictures you must cancel the protection feature or remove the write protect seal from the card The write protect seal may not be reused after it has been removed from the card l With the lens barrier closed press the monitor button e The camera turns on in playback mode The most recent frame is displayed on the monitor 2 Select the picture you want to erase by pressing the arrow pad e You may also use one frame erase in either one frame display p 50 or in the index display setting p 51 52 Monitor 3 Press the erase button The confirmation screen appears To cancel one frame erase press the erase button again 4 Select YES with the arrow pad then press the OK button The camera beeps once and erases the picture ESC gt 43 ENTER OK To erase all pictures You may also erase all pictures stored on the card at once p 110 CAUTION Never open the card compartment cover eject the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while erasing pictures Doing so may destroy the image data on the c
91. ten faster than with previous models D 400ZOOM series thus reducing the possibility of missing important shots The battery power light weight and compact size make this camera extremely portable 17 Using this Manual This manual is divided into eight chapters and one appendix which cover the main unit hereafter called the camera Chapter 1 Getting Started Details confirming the contents of the box the names of all the parts of the camera and preparing the camera to be used for the first time are all explained in this chapter It is essential to read this before using the camera for the first time Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Basic operations of the camera are explained including turning on the power shooting a still image checking that image and turning the power off Reading this chapter will make taking pictures with this camera easy and enjoyable Be sure to read this section Chapter 3 Playing Images Back After taking a few images and putting together some finished photos you will probably want to connect the camera to a television to view them on the big screen This chapter explains how to turn the power on for playback view the images and turn the power off Read this after you ve taken a few practice pictures as explained in Ch 2 Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures This chapter explains how to focus the camera as well as how to use the flash feature and shutter release button properly in order to t
92. termine if the selected setting is the best choice always check the recorded image by playing it back on the monitor When setting the ISO level to low use a tripod and the self timer to avoid blurriness due to excess movement of the camera p 70 84 85 Taking Sequential Shots Drive In sequence mode the camera will continue to take a series of still shots of up to 45 pictures as long as the shutter release button is being pressed Within the sequence series there will surely be some shots that are just right This mode is designed for fast moving subjects For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Go to E Drive Settings Shoots single pictures one at a time This is the a DRIVE SINGLE default setting when the CoO SINGLE power is turned on SEQUENCE Takes a sequence of up to forty five pictures SEQUENCE BACK gt lt _SETSOK The number of sequential pictures that can be taken varies depending on the record mode and the number of storable pictures on the card e The flash cannot be used in this mode The shutter speed is limited to a maximum slowest speed of 1 30th of a second In this case dark subjects may appear darker than normal e After taking the picture storing the picture will take a few moments the write mark will blink Up to forty five pictures 86 Control panel IZ
93. the card cover 3 Insert the card as shown in the diagram Insert Special Function SmartMedia cards sold separately in the same manner e Use 3V 3 3V cards only 5V cards cannot be used with this system e Olympus brand cards are recommended but non Olympus brand cards may also be used e When using non Olympus brand cards formatting in the camera is recommended p 111 112 4 Close the card compartment cover so it clicks into place Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera power is turned on Doing so may destroy the image data on the card Destroyed images cannot be recovered e The card is a precision instrument Do not subject to it excessive force or shock Do not touch the gold portion of the card 30 Setting the Date and Time If the batteries are removed from the camera or allowed to lose their charge date and time settings will fail and must be reset Make sure the date and time settings are correct before taking important pictures Monitor Playback menu 00 END CHANGE S M D Y 1 1 00 TAR SETSOK l Make sure the lens barrier is closed and SmartMedia is inserted then press the monitor button The screen will be displayed on the monitor 2 Press the menu button The playback menu will be displayed on the monitor 3 Press the arrow pad A or V to move the on screen arro
94. the pictures p 80 69 SOINjolg 100g iii Self Timer For when the photographer wants to be in the picture Using a tripod is highly recommended Self timer signal lamp Self timer mark 70 l Secure the camera on the tripod Open the lens barrier The camera turns on in shooting mode 3 Press the self timer button The self timer mark will be displayed on the control panel If the monitor is on the self timer mark will also appear on the monitor 4 Set up your shot then full press the shutter release button e The self timer signal lamp lights up for ten seconds then blinks for two seconds before the photo is taken The self timer automatically goes off after the photo is taken To cancel the self timer To turn the self timer off after it has been turned on as in step 3 press the self timer button again The self timer may be turned off even after the signal lamp has already gone on 71 SOINjolg 19499 ai Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques Functions of the Shooting Menu The shooting menu allows you to adjust shooting conditions change the record mode vary the number of storable pictures etc You also need to display the shooting menu to shoot movie pictures For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Settings after power is turned off Certain settings selected on the shooting menu remain in memory even after
95. tion of parts could cause a fire electrical shock or create other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of servicing or repairs ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working condition 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 Keep batteries away from children If a 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 To avoid causing a fire or minor burns always handle lithium batteries carefully Never attempt to charge the lithium battery disassemble it heat it above 212 F 100 C or incinerate it e 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 A WARNINGS Ignoring a warning could lead to serious injury or death A CAUTIONS Ignoring a caution could cause minor personal injury damage to the equipment or the loss of A valuable data NOTES Notes provide tips or hints about using the product more efficiently and remind you of operational limitations Handling Batteries Follow these important guid
96. tly narrower than it appears in the initial composition A strip of light may appear at the top and bottom of the monitor This does not indicate a malfunction e You can adjust the zoom while shooting but zooming will be slower To prevent losing the image never open the card compartment cover remove the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the write mark is blinking 90 Creating Panoramic Pictures Card Function Using standard Olympus SmartMedia cards also allows you to shoot panoramic shots easily This function is not available with other brands of cards With multiple images in which the edges of the subject can be overlapped it is possible to use CAMEDIA Master 2 0 utility software to combine the images into a single panoramic shot The panorama assembly function works only with Olympus brand standard cards For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Card Function is a setting in Function Shooting Go to Function Shooting ON I RESET MEE ENTER gt Settings pod w gt This is a separate function gt ODO For details see p 88 O The card function panorama assembly is used BACK lt __ ENTER OK 91 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e How to shoot panorama pictures l Designate the appropriate direction in which to link the photos using the arrow pad gt
97. umber of storable stills and the movie length may vary depending on the data volume required for the subject being photographed In some cases the number of storable pictures counter may not decrease every time a picture is taken nor increase when a frame is erased When the number of storable pictures exceeds 999 all items on the control panel will display 999 but more accurate numbers will be displayed on the monitor 37 sosog sy uiuo m Holding the Camera Proper camera technique Hold the camera firmly with both hands keeping your elbows at your sides When holding the camera vertically make sure the flash is on top Horizontal grip Vertical grip Incorrect Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash NOTE Do not subject the lens to physical shocks 38 Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject Deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor display to set up a shot depends on the distance between you and your subject Determine the approximate distance before taking the photo For snapshots and long range photography from approx 59 to We recommend using the viewfinder p 40 For close ups from 31 to approx 59 Although you can use the viewfinder to take pictures in some cases it is better to use the monitor p 42 See below for details For extreme close ups 8 31 We recommend using the macro mode p 68 for takin
98. ure that the camera is used only with AC120V electric current Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet Never plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands When in use for long periods of time aD the AC adapter may heat up slightly In the unlikely event that the AC adapter cord becomes hot or you see or smell smoke unplug it immediately and discontinue use Contact your Olympus dealer or an authorized Olympus service center for assistance Do not use any adapter other than the Olympus adapter Using a different adapter can damage the camera or the power source or cause other malfunctions Olympus will not be responsible for damage caused by the use of other AC adapters When unplugging the AC adapter always grasp the body not the cord of the adapter Do not pull bend twist or modify the cord your nearest authorized Olympus service center camera is turned off Always unplug the adapter when the camera is not in use If the cord is gouged or otherwise damaged stop using the adapter and contact When connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter always make sure that the 29 pays Buyjos Inserting the SmartMedia Card Always insert a SmartMedia card hereafter called card before taking pictures Insert the SmartMedia card CAUTION Make sure the power is off The lens barrier must be closed e Make sure the monitor and the control panel are off 2 Open
99. utomatically determine the ISO sensitivity level based on the brightness of the subject However for certain kinds of pictures it is better to set the ISO sensitivity level manually For details about how to use the menu see Using the Shooting Menu p 74 Item to select in the shooting menu Control panel Switching from AUTO makes the ISO sensitivity level setting mark appear Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the AUTO mode To retain the setting even when the power is turned off go to the settings in the shooting menu and select HOLD p 99 Go to ISO Sensitivity This is the default setting when the power AUTO is turned on Low sensitivity The level can produce beautiful pictures but fast moving subject 100 can be blurry There is also an increased possibility of blurring due to camera movement Medium sensitivity Choose this when BACK SET gt OK 200 you need something between 100 and 400 ISO High sensitivity This setting is ideal for 400 fast moving subjects and low light conditions but the resulting images will be grainier senbiuyse Buyooys paoubapy e This ISO sensitivity scale is based on conventional camera film speeds and therefore the values are for reference only Raising the ISO sensitivity by selecting a higher ISO value lowers the picture quality To de
100. vie Pictures Movie playback When playing back movie pictures before going to the playback menu the images with the movie picture g2 symbol that you would like to play back should first be displayed For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Item to select in the playback menu yu e FRAMENO 1 Go to amp Movie Playback T 12 23 00 23 34 END _ ENTER D Settings Q START Playing back a movie picture START currently displayed Press the OK button and after a few moments the image will begin to move BACK 4 ENTER OK 104 Operations during playback I Press the OK button to pause 4 the playback 2 While the camera is on pause the following operations are possible A Returns to the beginning of the movie picture V Advances to the end of the movie picture gt Moves forward one frame lt Moves backward one frame 3 To resume playback press the OK button again 4 To stop playback press the menu button e Returns to the playback menu To play back different movie picture Press the menu button to shut down the playback menu Select the movie picture you want to play back and reactivate the playback menu 105 senbiuy9a J9MG DId PSIUDAPY gt To Play Back Still Images One by One Automatic Playback The images are automatically played back in order This is useful for reviewing image
101. w to date setting then press D The date setting screen appears 4 Press the arrow pad A or V to select how you want the date displayed MDY Month Day Year DMY Day Month Year YMD Year Month Day After making your selection press e The indication moves to first date value 31 peppjs buyog a Setting the Date and Time continued 5 Press the arrow pad A or V to set the first number then press D e The indication moves to second date value 6 Repeat the process until the date and time are set e The year 2000 is displayed as 00 Monitor Date setting screen 7 Turn the counter to 00 then press the OK button twice to save the settings When the date and time are set the playback menu goes off BACK lt SET OK To cancel the date setting Press the menu button instead of the OK button in step 7 above NOTE e Until you change it the date setting will remain current even when the power is turned off 32 Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder to the most comfortable position for you I Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks e The power turns on and the lens extends 2 While looking through the viewfinder gently turn the diopter adjustment dial 3 Stop turning the dial when 2 the autofocus mark is clearly visible 4 You are ready to take some photos See Chapter 2 p 34 To
102. ye Reduction Flash remains in the memory the other settings are cancelled p 64 L BACK gt 4 SET OK BACK 4 SET OK HOLD Among the settings on p 72 items marked with O and A can be retained in the memory All flash settings are held in memory p 64 However if the batteries are removed all A settings return to the initial settings 99 senbiuy9a Buyooys paoubapy e Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques Functions of the Playback Menu The playback menu allows you to play back automatically the images in the order and adjust the monitor brightness according to the setting selected in the playback menu You also need to display the playback menu to play back and edit movie pictures For details about how to use the menu see Using the Playback Menu p 102 Settings after power is turned off Certain settings selected on the shooting menu remain in memory even after the power is turned off while others automatically return to the default settings The chart below shows the available settings from this menu Item Purpose Page Movie playback Movie pictures is played back 104 Automatic Images can be played back automatically 106 playback in order The frame number displayed at the bottom Item Setting Memory Automatic playback OSLOW 0 FAST Number display FRAME No FILE No Setting date and time 1 1 00 0 00 O Index display 4 9

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