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Olympus C-2020 Operating Instructions

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1. need Card access lamp P 33 Battery compartment open close Threaded mount bottom lever bottom P 24 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp flash p 57 Autofocus mark Green lamp focus p 42 108 Backlighting p 42 108 correction mark p 58 21 CONTROL PANEL Flash mode Manual white balance Macro mode Slow shutter synchroniza tion flash Extension flash Writing Manual focus ISO Exposure Sequential compensation shooting Auto bracket Card error SHOE rete he Recording mode Number of storable pictures Selftimer Remote control Spot metering mode Battery check i LCD MONITOR Display mode Record mode Recording mode Shutter speed Exposure compensation Movie picture Aperture Frame Image memory Number of storable Date Time number blocks pictures 22 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera A Caution Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off Olympus is not responsible for any damage 23 LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especially in low temperatures NiMH batteries are recommen
2. Note e The focus and white balance will be measured for the first frame e Not available in the Manual mode e Not available in the TIFF recording mode e In the SHQ mode the number of pictures is set to 3 e The exposure level will be divided evenly within the selected range and the number of pictures e The camera will continue shooting pictures until the selected number is reached even if the Shutter release button is released Hold the camera firmly until shooting is complete e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 74 EXTENSION FLASH When an extension flash is used along with the main flash shadows can be reduced by bouncing the extension flash light off of the ceilings or walls Flash synchronization socket DIGITAL TELE WB v 1 Place the flash on the mount then plug the cord into the camera s Flash synchronization socket pi Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically Turn on the extension flash 4 Select the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode p 91 5 Press the Menu button to display the Menu 3 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO or e 3 and ISO appear on the control panel e If the ISO sensitivity is set
3. v 1 21 T Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select SQ SETUP 1 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the setting 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu e The setting will remain until it is readjusted e See page 38 for the number of pixels and the number of storable pictures 176 BEEP SOUND You can select the volume of the operating beep sound Hi Set the Mode dial to P A S M X or D 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION D gat Wo SJ Press the right arrow on the eo 4 Jog dial then press the v top bottom arrows to select HIGH LOW or OFF A ALL RESET 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting SHQ SETUP SQ SETUP B Press the OK button to save v the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e The setting will rem
4. With ON selected the settings of the following items will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off Aperture priority mode p 51 Shutter priority mode p 52 Manual mode p 54 Zoom p 55 113 Exposure compensation p 56 114 Flash modes p 57 Spot metering mode p 61 Macro mode p 62 Macro Spot metering mode p 63 Manual focus p 64 115 Sequence mode p 67 Selftimer Remote control p 69 118 Auto bracket p 73 Extension flash p 75 Slow shutter synchronization flash p 77 Digital tele mode p 79 White balance p 80 122 ISO setting p 82 124 Picture effects p 84 126 Recording mode p 89 129 A S M mode setting p 91 Picture data p 94 Date print card p 144 Index print card p 145 Direct Prints p 146 156 173 SHARPNESS You can select the image sharpness ALL RESET SHQ SETUP SQ SETUP B v KE Set the Mode dial to P A S M or amp 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 8 Bl Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select NORMAL or SOFT 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog
5. 57 AUTO FLASH In the Auto Flash mode the flash will fire automatically in low light and backlight conditions Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture that is backlit position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash RED EYE REDUCING FLASH Oo This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Control panel Note e The camera emits pre flashes before the regular flash It takes about a second before the Shutter is released e Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the pre flashes from right in front of the camera or due to medication alcohol intake or individual characteristics 58 FILL IN FLASH FORCED ACTIVATION In the Fill In Flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light For example this mode can be used to brighten up the subjects shaded face Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights eg fluorescent light Control panel e Use this mode within the flash working range p 57 e It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light OFF FLASH OVERRIDE O In the Off mode the flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight night scenes Control panel e Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in lo
6. 86 CARD SETUP CARD FORMAT You can format the card Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the 1 F2 Jog dial to select ISO FUNCTION EH D Press the OK button to CARD display f ves no MODE SETU D 3 Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card e To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button 87 Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card e Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards e It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 88 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE You can select the Standard Quality mode SQ or the High Quality modes HQ SHQ Control panel 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dia
7. e Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the provided conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer and then connect the RS 232C PC serial cable Turn off AppleTalk if connected to the printer port The enclosed Macintosh conversion connector allows you to connect your camera to a Macintosh computer It cannot be used to connect a Macintosh to a printer Macintosh Computer connector mp Conversion connector RS 232C PC serial for Macintosh cable Note m mme In order to prevent battery consumption the use of the optional AC adapter is recommended 160 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Di Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF 2 Connect the RS 232C PC serial cable to the computer s serial port Remove the lens cap and connect the cable to the camera s Computer connector 4 Set the Mode dial on the camera to gt E Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer Note m a z E F sp E e Do not connect when the power of the camera is on as it may cause a camera malfunction e Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended for computer downloads e Camera functions will be disabled while the camera is connected to a computer e The computer cannot communicate with the camera while the camera is connected to a TV 161 TRANSFERRING DATA FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture
8. e The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended Images taken in TIFF non compression cannot be printed 147 INDEX PRINT P 300 Index prints can be made il Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 146 for connection to the printer PA select the Index Display mode p 95 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing After printing the display advances to the next group of index pictures e The date will be always printed in Index Print Set the date beforehand 148 CLOSE UP PRINT P 300 You can print enlarged images i Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 146 for connection to the printer 2 Select the Close Up display mode p 96 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing Note e Use of HQ SHQ recording modes is recommended for high image quality 149 RANDOM PRINT P 300 You can select a series of pictures to be direct printed to the P 300 printer 150 w Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 146 for connection to the printer 2 Display the picture you want to print then press the Shutter release button e Lh appears on the LCD monitor e To cancel press the Shutter re
9. CAMEDIA 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER 42 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock p 47 e Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly p 33 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working L distance p 50 4 Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Autofocus mark Green lamp 5 When the Green lamp stops blinking after about 2 43 seconds the camera is ready to take the next picture e The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is 5 blinking A Caution e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note e When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks the flash is being charged p 57 e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 43 TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR syooiq Aiowaw abeu 000000000000000000000000000000 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 With P press the LCD mon
10. Close Up display mode p 96 e The protected picture will not be deleted with All Frame erase but will be deleted with Card format e Protection is not available when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 97 ONE FRAME ERASE You can delete pictures you do not need HE Set the Mode dial to P and display the picture you want to erase 2 Press the Erase button to display 5 ves notes 3 Press the OK button with YES selected to erase the picture e To cancel press the OK button with NO selected One Frame erase is also available in the Index Display mode p 95 and the Close Up display mode p 96 A Caution e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card e When the picture is protected or the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode Either cancel the protection or remove the seal in order to erase pictures Do not use the seal again 98 STILL PICTURE DISPLAY MENU When the Mode dial is set to gt and a still picture is displayed on the LCD monitor p 39 Monitor displa Ml y Use For a slide show display p 100 For using with optional Olympus special function SmartMedia cards For performing All Frame erase or Card for
11. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 16 Damage Requiring Service If using the optional AC adapter unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product b If the product has been exposed to rain or water c If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation d If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 17 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the origin
12. When NAME RESET is selected the file number and folder number will be reset every time a card is inserted in the camera Folder No 102 Folder No 100 Card change e AUTO FILE When AUTO FILE is selected the same folder number and a continuing number from the last file number of the last card will be used so that the same file number will not be used for pictures taken together and saved in multiple cards Folder No 101 Folder No 101 File No Card change File No 0005 starts from 0006 180 Note e For convenience the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections DCIM OLYMP Pmdd jpg Folder No i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP v 181 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FILE A REG VIEW FILE NAME 4 NAME RESET NAME DI AUTO FILE m EJ press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the m ft top bottom arrows to select h 2 2 NAME RESET or AUTO FILE 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e Wh
13. blinking the camera is ready 6 to record the next movie e The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is blinking A Caution e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note e Some noise may appear compared to a still picture e The LCD monitor will turn on automatically unless OFF is selected in Rec view p 178 Press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn off the LCD monitor e The zoom function can be used though the speed is slower e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder 107 RECORDING MOVIES USING THE LCD MONITOR Seconds remaining 108 am 1 Set the Mode dial to amp 2 Compose the picture using the LCD monitor Record the movie in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder p 106 e The seconds remaining appear on the LCD monitor e The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start storing the image in the card e When the recording time surpasses approx 1 second the center block will light 4 When the buffer memory is full the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the Card access lamp stops blinking mH Note e Some noise may appear compared to a still picture e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e Pictures that appear on the
14. selected to erase all the pictures in the card e To cancel press the OK button with NO selected When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor e Protected frames will remain in the card and the last frame will be displayed p 97 A Caution e Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card e When a write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode 101 CARD FORMAT You can format the card 2 Set the Mode dial to DJ and display a still picture 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select FUNCTION 15 DE CARD SETUP FA press the OK button to display Ives mno 3 Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card e To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor 102 Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when
15. 300 printer m Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to P e See page 146 for connection to the printer 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select e To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON e If the OK button is pressed here the setting will be saved and the Menu will be canceled SI Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing Note e Select M to cancel All print as well as the selections made in Random print p 150 e The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended 153 CUT PRINT P 300 You can make 4 16 cut prints using the P 300 printer In order to make sticker prints the specialty paper must be set in the P 300 printer s paper feeder m Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to P e See page 146 for connection to the printer 2 Display the picture you want to print Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select or iS e To cancel press the Menu button S Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing Note e The adjustment w
16. A This red eye phenomenon occurs with all cameras when a flash is used It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye Red eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting Use of the Red Eye Reducing Pre Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon 188 Q Can use a filter or hood A Olympus does not provide one Q PRS SE Can I use an extension flash A Yes you can Please see our Internet home page http www olympus com 189 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work 1 The power is OFF Set the Mode dial to turn on the power P 34 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly Reload the batteries correctly P 24 3 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P 24 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function Keep the batteries warm while using the camera No picture is taken when the Shutter release button is pressed C The flash has not finished charging or the previous picture is being written into the card Remove your finger from the Shutter release button and wait until the Green lamp or the Orange lamp stops blinking P 42 106 2 There is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card See the Error code chart P 195 3 The card is full Replace the card delete unwanted pictures or transfer the data t
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18. COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY YOU MAY GET BURNED 8 IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK A CAUTION 1 IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL NOISE OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY 2 NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA IT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY 3 UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY 4 DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER 5 DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK 6 DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A FIRE CARE AND STORAGE A HANDLING m Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight e g a beach in summer excessive heat humidity extreme variations of temperature and humidity sand or dust excessive moisture or vibrations e g in a car m Do not use or store the camera
19. Set the Mode dial to PJ 2 Display a picture with 2 on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP B Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select S 3 Press the OK button to display ei ves no Press the OK button with YES selected to erase all the pictures in the card e To cancel press the OK button with NO selected 8 When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor e Protected frames will remain in the card and the last frame will be displayed p 97 A Caution e Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card e When a write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode 135 CARD FORMAT You can format the card 136 1 Set the Mode dial to DPJ 2 Display a picture with 2 on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP SI Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select iH EJ press the OK button to display ves no Press the OK but
20. dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 174 SHQ SETUP You can select non compression for the SHQ mode ALL RESET SHQ SETUP SQ SETUP m v Note 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select SHQ SETUP 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select JPEG or TIFF non compression 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu e The setting will remain until it is readjusted e The number of storable pictures is reduced the most and the recording time is the longest when TIFF is used p 38 e The resolution is 1600 x 1200 pixels for JPEG and TIFF 175 SQ SETUP You can select the file size and compression level for the SQ mode Note FUNCTION B CARD SETUP MODE SETUP v A ALL RESET SHQ SETUP VGA HIGH SQ SETUP XGA NOR MAL B XGA HIGH
21. e The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the LCD 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 LCD monitor 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 LCD monitor In addition the brightness of the color LCD monitor may vary between pictures 196 COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed or printed with this camera 197 Product type Recording System Still Movie Memory No of storable pictures Erase Image pickup element Recording image White balance Lens Photometric system Exposure control Aperture Shutter speed Still Movie 198 SPECIFICATIONS Digital camera for shooting and displaying Digital recording JPEG TIFF in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system DCF Digital Print Order Format DPOF
22. format p 134 136 For making adjustments Beep sound p 177 Index Display adjustment p 186 Brightness p 183 Date set p 30 131 PLAYING MOVIES You can play movies you have recorded Q will appear on the LCD monitor for movies 1 Set the Mode dial to gt The LCD monitor turns on automatically 2 Display a picture with X on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial e The picture data appears for approx 5 sec Press the Info button to display it again Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select OG PLAY e To cancel press the Menu button E Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select START 3 Press the OK button to start the movie e The movie will start after the Card access lamp stops blinking 132 ASQ gt Press the OK button during the movie to pause it Press it again to restart e The following operations can be performed during pause Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to pause at the beginning of the movie Press the bottom arrow to pause at the ending of the movie Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to start the movie Press the left arrow to play it backwards EJ Press the Menu button to return to the Menu screen Press again to cancel the Menu Note e Movies can be played on a TV as well p 104 133 CARD SETUP ALL FRAME ERASE 134 ET
23. monitor e The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off p 172 e The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only 116 MOVIE PICTURE RECORD MENU When the Mode dial is set to Q p 39 Q Use For using the Selftimer remote control p 118 For selecting the white balance p 122 For selecting the ISO sensitivity p 124 For using picture effects p 126 For formatting the card p 127 For making adjustments All reset p 172 Sharpness p 174 Beep sound p 177 Rec view p 178 Brightness p 183 Date set p 30 Meters feet p 185 For selecting the recording mode SQ HQ p 129 117 SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely 118 1 Set the Mode dial to amp 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON e Vi appears on the control panel 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu You can record movies without pressi
24. near a heater cooler or humidifier or near a fire magnetic fields or volatile materials m Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks m Do not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight This will damage the lens m Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of time This may cause battery leakage and can lead to problems including the growth of mold in the camera Before using press the Shutter release button to check operation m Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod Turn the tripod head instead m Do not touch any of the camera s internal parts mDo not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot Do not touch the flash when it is hot m Do not improperly open or modify the camera as it may result in a shock or injury A BATTERY HANDLING m This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries m Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especially in low temperatures NiMH batteries are recommended m AA manganese batteries or a CR V3 lithium battery pack cannot be used m Use the batteries correctly Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage heat generation or other damage When replacing batteries be sure to load them correctly m The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold temperatures Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using th
25. the Display mode e The Selftimer Remote control mode will remain after a movie is recorded using the Remote control e The working distance may be reduced in brightly lit areas such as under direct sunlight e Do not subject the Remote control window to bright light e When the remote control is not operated for approx 3 minutes the Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled 121 WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source 122 FUNCTION Vv EN Set the Mode dial to amp 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO Daylight Overcast Tungsten light or amp Fluorescent e appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Select AUTO in normal situations e The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 172 e Confirm results in the Display m
26. the Display mode e The Selftimer Remote control mode will remain after a picture is taken using the Remote control e The working distance may be reduced in brightly lit areas such as under direct sunlight e Do not subject the Remote control window to bright light e When the remote control is not operated for approx 3 minutes the Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled AUTO BRACKET Images will be recorded sequentially with different exposures You can select frames to store by erasing unwanted frames A Set the Mode dial to P or A S M e For A S M the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected p 91 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select BKT e BKT appears on the control panel 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the range 73 3 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the number of pictures Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 8 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu
27. the P 300 printer connect the camera to the printer to make prints p 146 156 140 CARD PRINT PRINT RESERVE CARD You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system p 140 1 Set the Mode dial to PJ pl Display the picture you want to print then press the Shutter release button e ax 0123456 appears on the LCD monitor e To cancel press the Shutter release button again Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the number of pictures to be printed 4 Press the OK button Lh appears on the LCD monitor 5 Repeat until all the selections are made e With the P 330N P 330 printer the number of pictures to be printed must be set on the printer Pictures with a frame number greater than 256 cannot be printed e The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed e To cancel all of the selections select 4 in the Print All card mode p 148 e Functions may not work fully depending on the printer or the lab used e It may take a while to store data in the card 141 STILL PICTURE DISPLAY MENU CARD PRINT When the Mode dial is set to gt and a still picture is displayed on the LCD monitor Page 2 2 of the Menu p 39 Monitor display ind For storing data for Print All card p 143 For storing data for Date Print card p 144 For storing data for Index Print card
28. the setting and cancel the Menu You can take pictures without pressing the OK button e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e Even if OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when a picture is taken using the selftimer 70 TAKING A PICTURE USING THE SELFTIMER Selftimer Remote control signal When the shutter is released the Shutter release Selftimer Remote control signal lights for approx 10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds before the picture is taken To stop the activated selftimer press the Menu button Menu button Note e The Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled after a picture is taken using the Selftimer 71 TAKING A PICTURE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Selftimer Remote control signal Note Compose the picture aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to take a picture e The Selftimer Remote control signal blinks for approx 3 seconds before the picture is taken If the signal does not blink when the Shutter release button is pressed move closer to the camera and press it again The signal does not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 104 for using the Remote control in
29. to auto it will be changed to 100 e When AUTO is selected the flash will fire automatically when necessary e When is selected the flash will fire every time a picture is taken 15 Control panel 8 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 9 Set the extension flash to the calibration mode 10 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Available only in the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off p 172 The extension flash may fire accidentally depending on the circumstances e The automatic exposure is calibrated for the main flash only and may not work properly with the extension flash e With Exposure compensation the amount of light can be changed for the main flash only e When shooting from a close distance using the extension flash is not recommended to avoid over exposure e The Slow shutter synchronization flash mode can be used p 77 76 SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH MODE You can set the flash to fire during the first or second half of a slow shutter speed s release duration It is especially great for taking photographs of night views 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button
30. to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select SLOW 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select 1 or2 e SLOW appears on the control panel A e Select 1 for capturing images DRIVE at the beginning of the shutter K release duration The taillights of a moving car will have a forward streak Select 2 for capturing images WB at the end of the shutter v release duration The taillights of a moving car will have a receding streak When 2 is selected the flash will fire a pre flash before the regular flash SSLOW DIGITAL TELE Control panel T7 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e This mode can be used with both the main flash and an extension flash e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off p 172 78 DIGITAL TELE MODE When used with the 3X optical zoom you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph DIGITAL TELE WB v Note 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bott
31. 6 Image Camera View Win Recent Filters b Rotate gt Flip gt Resize Insert Text Change Color Depth b Brightness Instant Fix Contrast Template Superimpose Color Balance Gamma Blur Distortion m Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double click on it This will display the selected image 2 Select Image Filter Sharpen on the menu bar Specify the degree of sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9 while comparing Original and New 4 When you are happy with the new image click on OK 167 This will sharpen the selected image COMPOSING IMAGES WITH TEMPLATES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master 1 Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double click on it This will display the selected image 168 EEE Camera View Win 2 Select Image Template ieke d Superimpose on the menu Rotate gt Flip r bar Resize This will display the compose Insert Text H Change Color Depth L window Filter r Instant Fix Template Superimpose Result Preview el OK Cancel Select a template and click on Apply This will display the preview image 4 When you are happy with the sample image click on OK The composed ima
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33. CT PRINT button to start printing Note e Set the date beforehand p 30 e Date print is not available in the 4 16 cut print modes 156 CAMEDIA gt USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards e IBM PC AT compatible Windows 98 95 NT4 0 Pentium or later CD ROM drive 16MB RAM 45MB available HD space Standard RS 232C interface D SUB 9 pin connector Monitor with 256 colors 640 x 480 screen resolution e Apple Macintosh PowerPC 601 or later Mac OS 7 6 1 8 6 CD ROM drive 24MB RAM 45MB available HD space Mac standard serial port Monitor with 256 colors 640 x 480 screen resolution The iMac cannot be used 158 INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions including download display storage and panorama your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master For installation and operation please refer to the software s online documentation 159 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer s platform e IBM PC AT compatible Connect the provided RS 232C PC serial cable to the D SUB 9 pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer D SUB 9 pin serial port Computer connector RS 232C PC serial cable
34. IGER view Window Download All Images Download Selected Image Upload Selected Images Protect gt Camera Settings Note e You can view images using software such as graphics applications that support JPEG like Paint Shop Pro Photoshop Internet browsers like Netscape Communicator Microsoft Internet Explorer and CAMEDIA Master supplied with the camera 164 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master You can process images changing tones composing and so on using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected You can try taking pictures again right after shooting but may often miss the right moment for a good picture This is where CAMEDIA Master Instant Fix comes in You can easily brighten images m Place the cursor on the desired image and double click on it This will display the selected image 165 Camera View Win a EZA ore 2 Select Image Instant Fix eau on the menu bar This will brighten the selected ia image Insert Text Change Color Depth Eilter Template Superimpose CORRECTING BLURRY IMAGES Backlight sometimes make the whole image blurry and an object which stands before the subject may be out of focus Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image However you should note that it doesn t wipe out image blur thoroughly 16
35. LCD monitor are for composition purposes only It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption e It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used e When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode e strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the LCD monitor but this is not a malfunction e When a picture is taken in a lighted area such as in sunlight vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction e Printed images will be slightly cropped compared with what you see on the LCD monitor 109 QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode and check the movie you have just recorded 1 When the Mode dial is set to 8 quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice e The LCD monitor will display the last movie recorded 2 To return to the Record mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or the Shutter release button 110 FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks follow the procedure below to obtain focus This is called focus lock Viewfinder ED position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Autofocus mark 2 Recompose the p
36. OLYMPUS PREPARATIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA MISCELLANEOUS C 2020ZOOM m Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use m We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera Before you start to use your new camera please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit Be sure to retain this manual for future reference CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons gt The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPO
37. OM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET 2 DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES 3 DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS 4 DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN e THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS IF THIS HAPPENS CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY e THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES e THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE CAMERA 5 BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION DO NOT USE NON RECOMMENDED BATTERIES DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HEAT DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD BATTERIES TOGETHER DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS BATTERIES DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE ANY BATTERY WHOSE BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET 6 DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 7 DO NOT
38. SE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Attachments Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous and or cause damage to the product Do not use these attachments 10 11 12 13 14 15 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or rain Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a tripod stand or bracket Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power sou
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40. W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor e Manual settings are valid only when the Manual mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 54 ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide angle with the 3X zoom lever Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting a Press the lever to W to choose wide angle shooting Note EEE EE EE Se e When used with the Digital tele mode you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph p 79 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 55 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 1 3 steps Adjust when the subject is mostly bright Adjust when the subject is mostly dark 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M e For A S M the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected p 91 2 When P is selected press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor e With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on automatically e The exposure setting will be displayed Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment appears on the control panel 2 0 0 2 0 p Note e Not available in the Manual mode e Unle
41. ain until it is readjusted 177 REC VIEW Rec view lets you select whether to display the image after recording 1 Set the Mode dial to P A S M or 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP v Still Picture Record Menu 178 4 Press the top bottom arrows A REC VIEW on the Jog dial to select REC FILE NAME VIEW IDI m ft v E Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select OFF Rec view off or ON Rec view on 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 179 FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering system It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer About the File No and Folder No The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown Folder No File No H RE DCIM O LYM PAP mM da jpg L_ 100 999 Month 1 C 0001 9999 Day 01 31 Month Jan Sep 1 9 Oct A Nov B Dec C The File No and Folder No in Each Mode e NAME RESET
42. al part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 18 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 19 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 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 4 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase t
43. al to confirm the setting 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu TIFF Numbers above are for reference only Note e The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode e When using the extension flash set the speed fast enough to follow the sequential shooting e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode e Since the shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1 30 second max to prevent camera movement the resulting picture may be darker than expected e The speed and the max number of pictures vary depending on the recording mode etc e The speed will be slower with AF EA 68 SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the A F2 0 1 800 2 0 TOP vel arrows to select DRIVE O Oi i 8 4 appears on the control panel 5 SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB v 69 Note 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 Press the OK button to save
44. button to turn on the LCD monitor Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode e UB appears on the control panel e To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial When IB disappears on the control panel press the OK button EJ white looking at the LCD Control panel monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance e The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy 64 5 When the cursor is moved below 2 6ft shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor 4 Press the OK button to save the setting Note e When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode the distances on page 65 will be displayed on the LCD monitor e The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off p 172 e The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only e When using the flash shoot within the flash working range 65 STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU When the Mode dial is set to A S M or P p 39 Monitor display Use DRIVE For using the Sequence mode p 67 Selftimer Remote control p 69 or Auto bracket p 73 A For using an extension flash p 75 For taking photographs of night views p 77 For using th
45. cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards e It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 128 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE You can select the Standard Quality mode SQ or the High Quality mode HQ 1 Set the Mode dial to amp 6 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the recording mode e The selected recording mode appears on the control panel S Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 129 3 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Resolution 160 x 120 5 frames sec 320 x 240 5 frames sec Note e The seconds remaining varies according to the recording mode p 106 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will change to HQ when the power is turned off p 172 130 MOVIE PICTURE DISPLAY MENU When the Mode dial is set to gt anda movie picture is displayed on the LCD monitor p 39 Monitor display u KPLAY For displaying movie pictures as a movie p 132 For performing All Frame erase or Card
46. ct An approx 2 4 x 3 subject can be photographed fully within the frame 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Spot Macro button several times until amp appears on the control panel e To cancel the Macro mode press the Spot Macro button several times until amp disappears Take a picture Control panel Shooting Range Approx 8 31 Note z e When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 62 MACRO SPOT METERING MODE Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 31 m Set the Mode dial to P or A S M fa Q Q 8 amp Ry 2 Press the Spot Macro button several times until amp and appear on the control panel e To cancel the Macro Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button so that the icons disappear Take a picture Note mans 5 Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the sain will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 63 MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus you can select a pre adjusted focal length It is especially useful when quick shooting is required 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the OK
47. cts closer than 8 may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used Working range Macro mode p 62 8 31 APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds m Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture setting will be displayed 22 Select the Aperture priority mode p 91 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture Note i 5 e When the flash mode is set to other than OFF the shutter speed will not be slower than 1 30 sec e When the right exposure cannot be attained the aperture display will blink and A overexposure or V underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor Aperture setting is valid only when the Aperture priority mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 51 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter soeed manually for the Shutter priority mode Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object Set it to a slow speed to express motion 1 Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and t
48. d e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e When using the P 330N P 330 printer Index Print must be set on the printer e It may take a while to store data in the card 145 DIRECT PRINT PRINTING WITH THE P 300 By connecting the camera to the P 300 printer with the direct connect cable pictures can be printed directly from the camera Make sure that the power of the printer and the camera are off before connecting m Remove the lens cap 2 Connect the computer connector of the camera to the serial port of the printer with the provided RS 232C cable and conversion connector for Mac Turn on the printer P 300 Serial port Computer connector 146 Set the Mode dial to gt to turn on the LCD monitor 4 Select the picture you want to print using the Jog dial E Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button on the printer to start printing Note e The power of the printer and the camera must be OFF in order to be connected e If the printer does not start printing when the DIRECT PRINT button is pressed turn off the printer connect the cables correctly turn on the printer and press the DIRECT PRINT button again e The LCD monitor display goes off during printing and other operations are disabled e The date can be printed as well p 156
49. d correctly as shown 4 Close the cover tightly E To eject the card turn off the power open the Card compartment cover and push the card Push the card to eject it 28 Note e Use 3V 3 3V cards only 5V cards cannot be used e Olympus brand cards are recommended already formatted Non Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera e When using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way A Caution e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e The card is a precision instrument Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks e Do not touch the contact area of the card 29 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time 1 Set the Mode dial to P A S M X or H e Set it to other than I when no images are stored in the card 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu e See page 39 for how to use the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select E Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP then press the OK button Still Picture Record Menu 3 Select the date order using A the top bottom arrows o
50. d turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select D 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select PLAY 5 Press the OK button 3 Select the connecting direction right left up down using the Jog dial 85 Take pictures by overlapping the edges of the images e A maximum of 10 images can Shutter be connected release Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture when shooting to the right EJ Press the Menu button to cancel the Panorama mode and Menu Note e The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used e Turn on the LCD monitor before pressing the Menu button in order to select the Panorama mode e Do not move the Zoom lever after shooting the first picture to avoid problems with picture assembly e The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode e Because the focus the exposure and the white balance are determined by the first picture do not shoot overly bright dark subjects such as the sun in the first frame e Use of the SQ mode is recommended to save memory e Panorama images must be assembled on a computer Follow directions carefully for the supplied panorama application to successfully assemble panorama images e When a picture is taken in the TIFF non compression recording mode it will be recorded in the SHQ JPEG mode
51. data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card PCMCIA slot or an external PC card reader writer using the optional PC Card Adapter FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a 3 5 FDD using the optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter Note e Check for compatibility This equipment may not function properly on all operating systems e Do not use a SmartMedia with Write protect adhesive seal on a computer as it will cause errors Refer to the instructions of the adapters 162 USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master Bl start CAMEDIA Master on the CA MEDIA Master computer 2 Click on My Camera S E CAMEDIA Mast 3 Samples E Templates Y f A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed 163 4 Place the cursor on the desired image and double click on it This will magnify and display the selected image TRANSFERRING DATA USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer EN Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer pl Select Camera Download All Images on the menu bar The computer will start transferring images from the camera to the computer Help GE
52. ded Do not use manganese batteries they may overheat and destroy the camera 1 Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Set the battery compartment open close lever to 5 to open the cover Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly e Do not press the edge of the battery compartment cover 4 Press the mark and set the lever to The lever will not move unless the cover is closed 24 Note e Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries e Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment e If the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour all the settings will reset to the default e Read BATTERY HANDLING on page 9 These batteries cannot be used Batteries whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet at all Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is raised but not covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet 25 USING THE AC ADAPTER Optional An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet 1 Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet Open the Connector cover and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on
53. e Digital tele mode p 79 For selecting the white balance p 80 For selecting the ISO sensitivity p 82 3 E Bi FUNCTION For using picture effects p 84 For taking panorama pictures or using optional special function cards p 85 g For formatting the card p 87 For making adjustments All reset p 172 Sharpness p 174 SHQ setup p 175 SQ setup p 176 Beep sound p 177 Rec view p 178 File number p 180 Brightness p 183 Date set p 30 Meters feet p 185 E e For selecting the recording mode SQ HQ SHQ p 89 For setting Aperture priority Shutter priority or Manual mode for the Mode dial A S M p 91 SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select aA F2 0 1 800 2 0 or AFB DRIVE 4 a e B appears on the control 0 CJ panel ZsLow AF e When is selected the DIGITAL SJ focus exposure and white et balance will be measured for the first frame e When AF ll is selected they will be measured for each frame WB v 67 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog di
54. e camera in a cold environment Batteries that are weak in cold temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures m Sweat oil etc can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery m Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip New batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad m When using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger m Read instructions carefully before handling NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries m NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet as it may cause a fire or injury Important e Note indicates information you should be aware of Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations CONTENTS 10 Important Safety INStrUCTIONS cccceeeee cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneees 2 Faren 6 Gare and 0 6 0 EE 8 Battery Nand essa 9 Maln Tog 0 eoa a EEE OANE TET EE 15 1 PREPARATION sccscscssssssscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseesee 17 Checking the contents u mumummmimmmnnmemsinsrnndeni 18 NESEN 20 Attaching the SC Oct EE 23 Loading ING DAUGNCS sssini a 24 Using the AC adapter optional aronnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 26 Inserting SmartMedia uepaekdaeenG 28 Adjusting the date and time erervrvrrrrrrrrrvrevererrrererrrrrrrresenene 30 Learning TSO
55. e plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e If you do not operate the camera for three minutes the camera will be set to the stand by mode After four hours in the stand by mode the power turns off automatically Time varies depending on the type of batteries used e The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced 34 HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Movie picture recording Program Power off Display P or A S M Still picture recording p 42 91 With P the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically With A S M you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself p 51 52 54 Movie picture recording You can shoot movies of up to approx 60 seconds in length in the SQ mode p 106 129 OFF Power off P Display You can observe the pictures you have taken 35 CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode the camera checks the SmartMedia card a Card error When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera the card is protected The Card error indicator on the Viewfinder ol Green control panel and the Green lamp Ea lamp blink When the card needs to be p formatted The Card error indicator
56. eeeceeaeeaeesseeeerees 141 Still picture display menu card print eeerrrnrnnnnrrnrnenennene 142 PANAI CANO ecr ES 143 PN 144 mdex prot Card ssiri eee 145 DGC GA a a rene rrr 146 Printing with the P 300 ces sececreraaseteresctpecscoeeneaeladretgriecnecese 146 Maex Prva 148 Close up print P 300 Lassen 149 Random print P 300 ssis rei S E 150 DETTE 152 APP 300 nede 153 Gut print Pre 154 MP Nr 155 DEN PIN se 156 5 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER mrrrrrrrrrrr 157 Computer system requirements eronnnnnnrvnrrnnnnnvnannnnnvnvnnenn 158 Installing provided software vec vic coevedcecnedevesynssnevetsaenesedeetesneneds 159 Connecting to a personal COMPUET ccceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 160 Using personal COMPULCT sie ccccessectccascesveseesvsccctccnsoecteeecevenete 161 Transferring data from SmartMedia rrrrorvnnrnrrnnnnnnrnnnnnevennn 162 PG Card Adapter EEE 162 FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter sssseeceeesseseeeeeeeeneees 162 Using CAMEDIA Master sasnnnneeneneneneesseeeeerrrrrrrrrererrsererrrrr n 163 Processing images using CAMEDIA Master ee 165 13 6 CAMERA SETTINGS iccccsccsssssssssssssssscsssssssssessen 171 EE eee en E E eee eee er ee eee 172 PO ER EE NE 174 Eg OED 0 ERE EEE EA EAA EAE 175 EGG e RE E AE 176 BEED SOWO EE 177 PROC WCW EN NN NN 178 Fil NUMDET EN 180 LOD 0 401111 gt EE aE 183 Meters Feet selection cccccccsssseeeeeseeesseeeeeeeeneaeeees
57. en a card with a file number larger than the last file number is used the file numbers will continue from the larger number e When the maximum file number 9999 is reached the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full yet and no more pictures can be taken e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 182 LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor A Set the Mode dial to P A S M or DJ 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button FUNCTION B CARD SETUP MODE SETUP v Still Picture Record Menu 183 4 Press the top bottom arrows REG VIEW on the Jog dial to select ie FILE NAME m E Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP then m ft press the OK button Saas Fren appears on D the LCD monitor 3 Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the N brightness h EN II eeeeceefecceece Press the OK button to uill Ue confirm the setting EJ Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 184 METERS FEET SELECTION You can select meters or feet to be used by
58. er 92 4 With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial you can view the succeeding picture With each press of the left arrow you can view the preceding picture 10 frame jump using the Jog dial e With each press of the bottom arrow you can view the picture 10 frames ahead e With each press of the top arrow you can view the picture 10 frames behind Note e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e When turned on the LCD monitor flashes and pictures appear in about 0 5 2 seconds This is not a malfunction 93 PICTURE DATA You can display picture information settings date file number etc on the LCD monitor w Set the Mode dial to P 1 e The last picture taken Frame number Recording mode and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor for five seconds p Press the Info button to display the picture data for that frame for five seconds Protect Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation White balance Note ass 5 z When picture daai is displayed the frame number will not be displayed e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 94 INDEX DISPLAY MODE Multiple pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Set the Mode dial to PJ 2 Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor e It may take a few seconds before the pic
59. ess the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select TIME or DATE SI Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e Make sure to press the OK button while 4 is displayed on the LCD monitor Note e Set the date beforehand e Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e When using the P 330N P 330 printer Date Print must be set on the printer e It may take a while to store data in the card 144 INDEX PRINT CARD You can store data for making index prints p 140 im Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture pi Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD INDEX e To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e Make sure to press the OK button while CARD INDEX is displayed on the LCD monitor e The print format varies depending on the printer or lab used e Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printe
60. formatting a recorded card e Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards e It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 103 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed on a TV NTSC only Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting m Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output connector of the camera and the input connector of the TV p Turn on the TV Set the Mode dial to MJ 4 Select a picture using the Jog dial When using the remote control Aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera Press the buttons to select a picture Press the W button for Index Display Press the T button for Close Up display and select the section to view with the buttons The LCD monitor turns off automatically when connected to a TV e Refer to your TV VCR instruction manual for information about displaying video images e The picture may appear to be off center on the TV screen because of the TV adjustment e Your TV may produce a black frame around the picture which may look peculiar when printed to a video printer e The use of the optional AC adapter is recom
61. ge will be displayed There are a lot of functions for editing images in addition to those mentioned here See the online help of CAMEDIA Master for information on other functions 169 170 CAMEDIA CAMERA SETTINGS e The settings can be adjusted in the Menu Each Menu still picture record menu still picture display menu movie picture record menu and movie picture display menu has different available settings p 66 99 117 131 ALL RESET Clears adjustments and returns to the default settings HE Set the Mode dial to P A S M or 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ALL RESET E Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select FUNCTION ON or OFF U e When ON is selected settings GARD will be canceled and reset to MODE the default when the power is SEIR turned off v e When OFF is selected settings will remain even when the power is turned off A D 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting SHQ SETUP SQ SETUP Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to B v cancel the Menu Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 172
62. he cable is not plugged in correctly Connect the cable correctly P 160 2 The power is OFF Set the Mode dial to turn on the power P 161 3 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P 24 or use the optional AC adapter P 26 4 The serial port is not selected correctly Use the operating system software to make sure the serial port is selected correctly There is no available serial port Make one available by following the computer s instructions 191 PROBLEMS WITH IMAGES The picture is out of focus 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button P 32 33 2 The viewfinder s autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject Position the autofocus frame on the subject or use the focus lock P 47 111 3 The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth 4 The mode was not selected correctly Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 8 31 For further distances shoot with the Standard mode P 50 62 The Shutter release button was pressed right in front of the camera in the Selftimer mode Press the Shutter release button while looking into the viewfinder not while standing in front of the camera Or use the remote control P 69 118 6 The Manual focus was used with the wrong focal range Use the right Manual focus for the dis
63. he 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 Model Number C 2020ZOOM Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible party Olympus America Inc Address 2 Corporate Center Drive Melville New York 11747 3157 U S A Telephone number 516 844 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 WARNING e Keep the batteries away from children e If a battery is swallowed see a doctor immediately e Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws e The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled e Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or dispose of in a fire e Before use wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good contact e Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery and never short circuit the and sides of the battery Wi
64. he shutter speed setting will be displayed 22 Select the Shutter priority mode p 91 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the shutter speed Shutter speed e Available settings vary depending on the selected ISO sensitivity 52 Available Shutter Speed Settings 1 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 1 800 unit seconds Note e When the right exposure cannot be attained the shutter speed display will blink and A overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor e Shutter speed setting is valid only when the Shutter priority mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 53 MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion 1 Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture and shutter speed settings are displayed P select the Manual mode p 91 Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture Press the top bottom arrows to select the shutter Shutter speed Aperture speed e Available settings vary F2 0141 800 depending on the selected ISO aS sensitivity er e When the right exposure cannot be attained the displays will blink and A Overexposure or
65. he top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select A S M MODE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select A Aperture priority S Shutter priority or M Manual 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 91 DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor 1 Set the Mode dial to D e The LCD monitor turns on automatically 2 The camera will check the card e If there is a problem D blinks on the control panel e If Card format is necessary the camera automatically enters the Card format mode p 102 Recording mode The last picture taken Frame Battery check Protect number Recording mode and Random print Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor for five seconds The Date Print and Protect indicator will also appear if they are set e When there are no pictures stored in the card NO PICTURE will appear e If the battery power is low the Battery check indicator will blink e amp will appear for a movie picture which can be displayed as a movie p 132 Date Time Frame numb
66. ial to see the Autofocus mark clearly Viewfinder Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the E viewfinder lights e If the Green lamp blinks the Feeds focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 50 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture e The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is gt released e The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded Note e Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger e Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures 33 BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE w Remove the lens cap 2 Set the Mode dial to P A S M XV or LE to turn on the power e A S M P and amp set the camera to the Record mode The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on the control panel sets the camera to the Display mode The LCD monitor will be turned on After use set the Mode dial to OFF to turn off the power e The lens will retract and the display on the LCD monitor and the control panel will disappear Note e Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull th
67. icture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to start recording Note e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 112 111 WORKING RANGE The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at oo However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject especially with Telephoto shooting Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Record movies at a distance between 8 co e Subjects closer than 8 may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to record close UPS e Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used Working range 112 ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide angle with the 3X zoom lever Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting Press the lever to W to choose pa wide angle shooting Note SSS SSS SSS e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e The zooming speed will be slower than when taking a still picture 113 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 1 3 steps Adjust when the subject is mostly bright Adjust when the subject
68. ill be canceled when the Menu mode is canceled e Date print is not available in the 4 16 cut print modes e Since the file size is reduced to make cut prints the image quality may be affected 154 MIRROR PRINT P 300 You can make mirror image prints using the P 300 printer This mode is especially useful for making T shirt prints m Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to P e See page 146 for connection to the printer 2 Display the picture you want to print Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select e To cancel press the Menu button S Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing 155 DATE PRINT P 300 You can print the date with pictures using the P 300 printer m Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to P e See page 146 for connection to the printer pi Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select amp e To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON e If the OK button is pressed here the setting will be saved and the Menu will be canceled 5 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRE
69. in All Reset the setting will be canceled and 1 Set the Mode dial to amp 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu reset to off when the power is turned off p 172 126 CARD SETUP CARD FORMAT You can format the card ET set the Mode dial to 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select E FA press the OK button to display ves no 3 Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card e To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button 127 Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card e Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or
70. ing from camera movement e The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film but the numbers are for reference only e The higher the ISO the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required 83 PICTURE EFFECTS You can a F2 0 1 800 2 0 select from four picture effects EN Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting ISO OFF es BLACKAWHITE 3 If you take a picture without D SEPIA pressing the OK button the GARD WHITE BOARD Le setting will be valid until the MODE BLACK BOARD Menu is canceled v Note e When letters cannot be recorded clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD selected use the exposure compensation p 56 e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off p 172 e When the Mode dial is set to WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD will be reset to off 84 PANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures 1 Set the Mode dial to P an
71. ing time for flash Approx 6 sec at normal temperature with new batteries Flash working range W Approx 31 18 4 ft T Approx 8 12 5 ft Flash modes Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Red Eye Reducing Flash Fill In Flash forced activation Off no flash Autofocus TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Focusing range 18 oo Selftimer Electronic Selftimer with 12 sec delay Outer connectors AC adapter connector Computer connector RS 232C Video output connector NTSC Date and time Recorded with picture data simultaneously Automatic calendar system Up to 2030 Direct print Direct print possible with optional printer Standard print Index print Close Up print Random print Cut print Mirror print Date print All print Operating environment Temperature 32 104 F operation 4 140 F storage Humidity 30 90 operation 10 90 storage 199 Power supply This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries Do not use manganese batteries AC adapter optional Dimensions 4 2 W x 2 9 H x 2 6 D 107 5 x 73 8 x 66 4 mm Weight 10 8 oz without batteries card SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 200 201 202 203 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD
72. is mostly dark 1 Set the Mode dial to amp e The exposure setting will be displayed 2 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment e appears on the control panel Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark In such a case play the recorded movie on the LCD monitor to check its brightness 114 MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus you can select a pre adjusted focal length 1 Set the Mode dial to amp pi Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode e UB appears on the control panel e To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial When MB disappears on the control panel press the OK button 4 While looking at the LCD monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance Control panel e The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy 115 5 When the cursor is moved below 2 6ft shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor 3 Press the OK button to save the setting Note e When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode the distances on page 116 will be displayed on the LCD
73. itor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on automatically Compose the picture using the LCD monitor 4 Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder p 42 The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start storing the image in the card Unless the card is full the next picture can be taken even while the image is being stored until all of the blocks light When more than two images are recorded the center block will light When the buffer memory is full the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off 5 When the recorded image is no longer displayed the camera is ready to take the next picture e The recorded image will not be displayed if the Rec view is off p 178 e To turn off the LCD monitor press the LCD monitor ON OFF button again Note e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only e t is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption e It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used e When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the LCD m
74. l then press the top bottom arrows to select the recording mode e The selected recording mode appears on the control panel Bl Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 89 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Mode Resolution Compression SQ 640 x 480 VGA Standard 1024 x 768 XGA SHQ 1600 x 1200 Minimal JPEG No TIFF larger file size Note You can select VGA 640 x 480 pixels or XGA 1024 x 768 pixels for the SQ mode p 176 e You can select JPEG compression or TIFF non compression for the SHQ mode p 175 e The number of storable pictures varies according to the recording mode TIFF requires more room in the card than other modes p 38 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will change to HQ when the power is turned off p 172 e When the Mode dial is set to SHQ will change to HQ e While HQ and SHQ images have the same number of pixels SHQ uses lower compression allowing for better image quality when enlarged It may take a little longer to record or display images in the SHQ mode 90 A S M MODE You can select Aperture priority mode Shutter priority mode or Manual mode for A S M on the Mode dial 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press t
75. lease button again Repeat until all the selections are made With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial you can view the succeeding picture With each press of the left arrow you can view the preceding picture 10 frame jump using the Jog dial e With each press of the bottom arrow you can view the picture 10 frames ahead e With each press of the top arrow you can view the picture 10 frames behind 4 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing Note e This mode is available only when the camera is connected to the P 300 printer e The selection data will remain even after printing but will be erased when the Mode dial is switched To cancel all the selections select amp in All print p 153 e Selections can also be made from the Index Display screen but you must return to the regular 1 frame display to make prints e The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended 151 DIRECT PRINT MENU When the Mode dial is set to gt and the camera is connected to a P 300 printer p 39 152 Monitor displa mM y Use For printing all the pictures in the card p 153 For making 4 cut prints p 154 For making 16 cut prints p 154 For making mirror image prints p 155 For printing the date with pictures p 156 ALL PRINT P 300 You can print all the pictures in the card using the P
76. mat p 101 102 For making adjustments Beep sound p 177 Index Display adjustment p 186 Brightness p 183 Date set p 30 For storing data for Print All card p 143 For storing data for Date Print card p 144 For storing data for Index Print card p 145 99 SLIDE SHOW MODE You can run through all the stored pictures automatically FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP v Note e The Slide Show does not stop until you cancel the operation Press the 2 Set the Mode dial to DJ and display a still picture pi Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select e Press the Menu button to cancel 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select START 5 Press the OK button to start the Slide Show e Press the Menu button to stop it Menu button to stop it When the AC adapter is not connected the power turns off automatically after about 30 minutes 100 CARD SETUP ALL FRAME ERASE 000000000000000000000000000000 w Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture p Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ed 5 Press the OK button to display desc lve no 20 pony Press the OK button with YES
77. mended e Images shown on screen can be saved to a video tape 104 CAMEDIA MOVIE FUNCTIONS e You can record movies for up to approx 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 15 seconds in the HQ mode e The recorded movie images will be stored as a Motion JPEG file e You can observe the images in the Display mode RECORDING MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER 106 Autofocus mark Green lamp _Z Control panel Seconds remaining 1 Set the Mode dial to amp 2 Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock p 111 e Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights e The focus and exposure will be locked during the recording e There are certain conditions where autofocus is difficult to obtain p 48 e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 112 4 Press the Shutter release button fully to start recording e The Orange lamp lights while recording You can record up to approx 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 15 seconds in the HQ mode e The seconds remaining appear on the control panel 6 Press the Shutter release button fully again to stop recording
78. n the REG VIEW Jog dial Press the right arrow FILE NAME on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting year month day m ft v 30 Press the top bottom arrows a on the Jog dial to adjust the efes 12 23 first setting then press the Ta Y M D right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting 21 56 Repeat until the minute is adjusted Press the OK button e For accurate setting press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds e 00 will appear for the year 2000 EJ Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu A Caution e The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour based on our tests In such a case adjust the date again Note e We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures e When the Mode dial is set to PH the card must contain images in order to display the Menu e The setting will remain until it is readjusted e The clock will continue to operate correctly after the year 2000 31 LEARNING THE BASICS HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving Proper Proper ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial e Turn the Diopter adjustment d
79. ndows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other brand names and product names are registered Legal and other notices e All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors some may still occur If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions please contact us No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing the picture data e Olympus reserves all rights to this manual FOR SAFE USE A Warning Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death A Caution Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury A WARNING 1 NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE ESPECIALLY INFANTS AT CLOSE RANGE THE CAMERA S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FR
80. ng the OK button Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e Even if OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when a movie is recorded using the selftimer 119 RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE SELFTIMER Shutter release button Selftimer Remote control signal Menu button Note When the shutter is released the Selftimer Remote control signal lights for approx 10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds before the movie is recorded To stop the activated selftimer press the Menu button e The Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled after a movie is recorded using the Selftimer 120 RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Selftimer Remote Remote control control signal window Fe mn VIC PG D C P Note Compose the picture aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to record a movie e The Selftimer Remote control signal blinks for approx 3 seconds before the movie is recorded If the signal does not blink when the Shutter release button is pressed move closer to the camera and press it again The signal does not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 104 for using the Remote control in
81. ng you to print out images whenever you need them in any quantity Not available with the PAL system 15 16 CAMEDIA PREPARATION CHECKING THE CONTENTS 18 Strap Lens cap l J RS 232C PC serial Conversion connector cable for Macintosh Remote control Software CD s Warranty card Instructions Remote Registration card control instructions Battery charger SmartMedia SSFDC 8MB Instructions AA NiMH batteries 4 pieces cP Instructions Static free case Write protect adhesive seals 4 pieces 19 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Control panel P 22 Selftimer Remote control signal P 69 118 Remote control Zoom lever window P 72 121 P 55 113 gt UIT Diopter Strap hole IE ea adjustment P 23 I 5 i j Piga TEN M dial P 33 Flash P 57 in ia lt Connector Q cover Flash synchronization socket P 75 AC adapter connector P 26 Video output connector NTSC P 104 Computer connector RS 232C P 146 161 Card compartment cover P 28 20 Flash button P 57 Erase button P 98 Jog dial P 39 Mode dial P 35 Shutter release button Spot Macro button P 61 Info button P 94 Zoom lever Viewfinder P 55 113 P 21 OK button P 40 LCD monitor LCD monitor P 22 ON OFF button P 44 108 Menu button
82. nnteneewtcenewed 56 Usmo Me TaS ERE EE 51 SP metering NOTE sedrer 61 Macro TOG EE SM eaea Eia 62 Macro Spot metering MOde anannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 63 Manual FOCUS eee ee een neon ee Sener EE ee ane 64 Still picture record MENU ccccccecesesececeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeseneess 66 ej 9 U 9 88 1100 gt RE ERNE S 67 Selftimer Remote control rrrarnnnnrrrnrnnnnnnnnnrrrrvnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 69 TU OM 0110 RE EEE EE EE 73 EN 75 Slow shutter synchronization flash mode rrrrnrnnnnrrnrnnnnnnnnnrn 77 Digital tele MOTE ssisnnsnictintnssinsvenndunnotentleatSenbeswelsuatautiadomseuanisvacens 79 White Dalance cccccceeeeeececeeeeeeseseeeeseeeeseeeseaueaseseseeeeeeeeeaes 80 ES EE EE E E EE EEE 82 Pee OE sores aE e E Santancesosesdaas 84 Panorama 6 11020 EEE ENE 85 Card setup card format 2 rsdessereseneneeen 87 Selecting the recording MOCGC ccccccececececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 89 ASM MOE EE n Ee a niari 91 Display Mode Displaying recorded pictures rrarnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 92 Picture Gala srmn iaaa E 94 index display MONS sissrseseiar aranakan aKa ESER RiR 95 Close up display mode 3x inspection rrrerrvrrrrrrnnnrrnrnrvnennn 96 PIEC EEE EE 97 One frame erase Lar vibambaerinendesedee 98 Still picture display MENU sicscccceinnacenssncenoinocninnsnaaacacsinnenenencenseers 99 Slide ShOW MOQE vie 100 Card Setup ites cnet nasi re EE 101
83. o a computer and delete all of the pictures P 28 98 101 134 4 The batteries ran out Replace the batteries with new ones P 24 The battery power is low Replace the batteries with new ones Do not open the Battery compartment cover when the Card access lamp is blinking P 24 6 The buffer memory is full Wait until there is room in the buffer P 44 108 A write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or there is no card in the camera Insert a new card in the camera P 28 The Mode dial is setto DJ Set the Mode dial to P A S M or QQ P 35 190 The flash does not fire 1 The flash mode was set to the Off mode Check the flash mode before shooting P 57 2 The subject is lighted Set the flash to Fill In mode P 57 59 The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor 1 The camera is in the Record mode Set the Mode dial to gt P 92 132 2 There is no picture in the card NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor P 92 3 There is a problem with the card See the Error code chart P 195 The LCD monitor is hard to read 1 The brightness may be incorrectly set Adjust the brightness P 183 2 It is under sunlight Block the sunlight 3 The LCD monitor is broken Have it repaired When the camera is connected to a computer an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer 1 T
84. ode 123 ISO You can select the sensitivity from auto as well as approx 100 200 and 400 124 FUNCTION v EN Set the Mode dial to amp 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the sensitivity e ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other than auto is selected Ei Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 172 e Images will appear grainy when the ISO is high e When AUTO is selected the ISO is automatically set high in low light situations when the flash is not used to prevent blurring from camera movement e The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film but the numbers are for reference only e The higher the ISO the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required 125 PICTURE EFFECTS You can select from two picture effects FUNCTION v Note e Unless OFF is selected
85. om arrows on the Jog dial to select DIGITAL TELE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the magnification 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the power is turned off p 172 e The setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the LCD monitor is turned off e Images may be grainy in this mode 79 WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source 80 Control panel 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M pi Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO Daylight Overcast Tungsten light or Fluorescent e appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected Ei Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK butt
86. on the LCD monitor control panel lights and the camera enters the Card format mode p 102 NO 36 CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel p lights and turns off automatically Batteries are OK You can shoot pi blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced pi blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately Note e When taking pictures on a special occasion on a trip or in cold temperatures keep spare batteries handy e When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the power If this happens the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly Replace the batteries and take the picture again 37 CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE Mi Pictures When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record mode the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel For movie pictures the seconds remaining will appear Number or storable pictures e The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0 p 195 e The number of st
87. on to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Select AUTO in normal situations e The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 172 e Confirm results in the Display mode 81 ISO You can select the sensitivity from auto as well as approx 100 200 and 82 400 Control panel 1 Set the Mode dial to P pi Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the sensitivity e ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other than auto is selected Ei Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 172 e When set to auto it will be changed to 100 when the Mode dial is set to A S M e Pictures will appear grainy when the ISO is high e When AUTO is selected the ISO is automatically set high in low light situations when the flash is not used to prevent blurr
88. onitor but this is not a malfunction e When a picture is taken in a lighted area such as in sunlight vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 45 QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode o and check the picture you have just taken 1 When the Mode dial is set to P or A S M quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice e The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken 2 To return to the Record mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or the Shutter release button 46 FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks follow the procedure below to obtain focus This is called focus lock m Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Viewfinder Autofocus mark 2 Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release gt Z button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Note e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 50 47 AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release but
89. orable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode See page 89 for selecting the recording mode Approx Number of Storable Pictures Recording mode SQ HQ SHQ 640x480 1024x768 1600x1200 265 e Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject more fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed e The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken or increased when a picture is erased HOW TO USE THE MENU T Set the Mode dial 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further To move the cursor vertically selections Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally 39 Bi Press the top bottom arrows to adjust the item 3 When finished press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the adjustment Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu Scroll LCD monitor 1 3 page Note e In the Record mode you can take pictures without pressing the OK button The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the adjustment and the Menu e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset some adjustments will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off p 172 40
90. p 145 142 PRINT ALL CARD You can store data for printing all the pictures in the card p 140 m Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture pi Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select or e To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON ES Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e Make sure to press the OK button while amp is displayed on the LCD monitor e The last number set for the number of pictures to be printed in Print Reserve p 141 will be used for printing all the pictures e Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed e amp cancels all the settings made for Card Print p 141 145 e The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed e With the P 330N P 330 printer pictures with a frame number greater than 256 cannot be printed It may take a while to store data in the card 143 DATE PRINT CARD You can store data for printing the date with pictures p 140 1 Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select amp e To cancel press the Menu button 4 Pr
91. r 3 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu e The card must contain images in order to display the Menu e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 186 CAMEDIA MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last A Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use the frequency of flash use as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries quickly Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save power Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended Q How can correct the clock in the camera that will be used to record the date on the image data A Date adjustment is not made when the camera is shipped You can adjust the date either from the camera or from the computer p 30 Q How should store the camera A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust moisture and salt Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it After using it at the beach wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out Do not store in an area where mothballs are used Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period Q Why do the subjects eyes sometimes appear red in pictures
92. rce indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product when used with an optional AC adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product when used with an optional AC adapter during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock
93. re available when connected to optional equipment Printer P 330N P 330 MO drive adapter PC card Personal computer Modem Camera Conversion lens adapter Remote control Tele Conversion lens all Printer P 300 a 2 Wide conversion lens EEE Macro N Modem conversion lens os Printer P 300 ee Personal computer 194 ERROR CODES es O o p There is no card in the camera Insert a SmartMedia card NO CARD No more photographs can be taken Replace the V SmartMedia erase unwanted pictures or transfer CARD FULL the data toa personal computer and free up space in the SmartMedia p A write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or the card is for Display mode only The camera WRITE PROTECT cannot enter Record Erase or Card format mode The camera cannot enter Record Display or M Erase mode If cleaning the connector does not CARD ERROR help or if Card format mode cannot be entered this card cannot be used and may be damaged 195 OPTIONAL ITEMS e Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras e AC Adapter e Camera Case e Standard SmartMedia Card 8 16 32 64MB e Special Function SmartMedia Cards Template Card 4MB Calendar Card 4MB Title Card 4MB e FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter e PC Card Adapter e NiMH Batteries e NiMH Battery Charger NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT
94. saneees 185 Index display adjustment vervrrrvrrrrrrrrrrverevvvvvvvrereveververenene 186 MISCELLANEOUS ssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeeseeeee 187 Questions and answers ccccccececeeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeesaeaeaeeeaeaeaees 188 Troubleshooting DEE EE EE 190 SIES Eee EE EE EE TR RR 194 EOC OdG S NM NN 195 Opional KOM NE 196 Notes on display and b cklight ssmisnmermnaee sene 196 Compatibility of the picture data ccccccccceccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 197 SOC CUO AUOMS OE 198 14 MAIN FEATURES E This camera s 2 110 000 pixel CCD and Olympus high resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality in its class WE Various exposure modes make advanced shooting possible E The Olympus high resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital tele mode make possible photographs equivalent to 7 5X zoom WE Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 15 seconds in the HQ mode W In addition to an optical viewfinder a 1 8 4 5 cm wide angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images can be enlarged 3 times E Easy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen E A removable SmartMedia SSFDC memory card with Panorama function is provided WE With the provided Video output connector NTSC pictures can be viewed on a TV WE Direct printing available via an optional Olympus printer allowi
95. ss OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark In such a case display the recorded picture on the LCD monitor to check its brightness e The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash USING THE FLASH Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button gt Auto Flash p 58 Automatically fires in low light j and backlight conditions Red Eye Reducing Flash p 58 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red 4 4 Fill In Flash p 59 Fires regardless of available i light Flash Off p 59 amp Never fires Flash working range Wide angle Telephoto Approx 31 18 4 ft Approx 8 12 5 ft Note ss T CZ Z gt Z gt Z2202200000 e The flash is being charged while the Orange lamp is blinking Wait until the Orange lamp goes off to take the picture e When using the flash in the Macro mode especially with Wide angle shooting the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor e See page 75 for using an extension flash e The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode
96. system support QuickTime Motion JPEG support 3V 3 3V SmartMedia 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Approx 1 shot TIFF 8MB Approx 5 shots SHQ 8MB Approx 16 shots HQ 8MB Approx 13 shots XGA High 8MB Approx 38 shots XGA Normal 8MB Approx 32 shots VGA High 8MB Approx 82 shots VGA Normal 8MB One frame erase All frames erase 1 2 inch CCD solid state image pickup 2 110 000 pixels gross 1600 x 1200 pixels HQ SHQ TIFF modes 640 x 480 pixels SQ mode VGA 1024 x 768 pixels SQ mode XGA Full auto TTL Manual daylight overcast tungsten light fluorescent Olympus lens 6 5 19 5 mm F2 0 2 8 8 elements in 6 groups equivalent to 35 105 mm lens on 35 mm camera aspherical glass Digital ESP metering system Spot metering system Program auto Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual W F2 0 11 0 T F2 8 11 0 Used with mechanical shutter Auto ISO setting 1 1 800 sec 16 1 800 sec with manual setting 1 30 1 10000 sec Working range 8 31 Macro mode 31 co Standard mode Viewfinder Optical real image viewfinder Autofocus mark Backlighting correction mark LCD monitor LCD monitor 1 8 TFT color LCD display No of pixels Approx 114 000 pixels On screen display Date Time Frame number Protect Recording mode Battery check Picture data Menu Random print etc Battery charg
97. tance P 64 115 The picture is too dark 1 The flash was blocked by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers away from the flash P 32 2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash Shoot within the flash working range Or use an extension flash P 57 75 3 The flash mode was set to the Off mode Check the flash mode before shooting P 57 4 The subject was too small and was backlit Set the flash to Fill ln mode P 57 Or use the Spot metering mode P 61 192 The picture is too bright 1 The flash was set to the Fill In Flash mode Set the flash mode to one other than Fill In Flash P 57 2 The subject was very bright Either adjust the exposure or point the camera away from overly bright subjects P 56 114 The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural C The lighting fixture s affected the picture Set the flash mode to Fill In P 57 2 The subject is mostly dark Include white in the image or adjust the white balance P 80 122 3 The white balance setting is wrong Adjust the white balance P 80 122 The picture has obscured edge s 1 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 P 32 2 The shooting distance was too close Use the LCD monitor P 44 108 193 SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities a
98. the Manual focus setting screen In the Macro mode the unit will shift between centimeters and inches FUNCTION B CARD SETUP MODE SETUP v Still Picture Record Menu A REC VIEW FILE NAME di m ft v A Set the Mode dial to P A S M or 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select m ft 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select m meters or ft feet I Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 185 INDEX DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT You can select the number of frames shown in the Index Display mode Note 1 Set the Mode dial to PJ 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Bi 5l Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the numbe
99. the camera AG adapter AC adapter 4 To disconnect turn off the Conneeigr power and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet Note EEE n e When in use for long periods the AC adapter may get warm This is normal 26 A Warning Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock e Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters e Use an AC120V power source e NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands e If the cord of the AC adapter is hot smells like smoke or is emitting smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet e When disconnecting hold the body not the cord of the AC adapter Never pull bend twist or modify the cord e If there is any damage on the cord or if there is a contact failure stop using it and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Keep the AC adapter disconnected when the camera is not in use 27 INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown EN Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Open the Card compartment cover Insert the SmartMedia car
100. ton again with YES selected to format the card e To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button 8 When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card e Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards e It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 137 138 CAMEDIA 4 PRINTING PICTURES PRINTING PICTURES There are two types of printing available with this camera One is Card Print which stores data conforming to the Design rule for Camera File system DCF standard in the card for making prints using a printer or lab that supports this system p 141 145 The other is Direct Print which is for use with the Olympus P 330N P 330 or P 300 printer amp When using the P 330N P 330 printer simply insert a card that contains images into the printer and direct print them No cables are necessary The procedure for making prints must be performed on the printer See the printer instructions for details When using
101. ton is pressed halfway When this happens try the procedure below or use Manual focus p 64 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 Subjects with no vertical lines UT eee Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture p 47 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 OG Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 Fast moving subjects at close distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 WORKING RANGE 50 The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at oo However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject especially with Telephoto shooting Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Take pictures at a distance between 8 co e Subje
102. ture is displayed Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding pictures Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select preceding pictures 4 Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dial to select the succeeding group of pictures Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to select the preceding group of pictures ET Press the Zoom lever toward T to display the currently selected picture in one frame Note The number of frames can be selected from 4 9 or 16 p 186 e Press the Info button to display the frame number Press it again to make it disappear 95 CLOSE UP DISPLAY MODE 3X INSPECTION Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor HE Set the Mode dial to and display the picture you want to enlarge 2 With each press of the Zoom lever toward T the picture is enlarged 1 5X 2X 2 5X and 3X e Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X Use the Jog dial to select the section of the picture to view 4 To select another picture select 1X and move the Jog dial 96 PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep w Set the Mode dial to gt and display the picture you want a to protect 2 Press the OK button e appears on the LCD monitor e To cancel protection press the OK button again while the picture is displayed e Protection setting canceling are also available in the Index Display mode p 95 and the
103. w light situations when in the Off mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement 59 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE ET Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 With each press of the Flash mode button the flash mode will switch from Auto Flash to Red Eye Reducing Flash p 58 Fill In Flash p 59 and amp Flash Off p 59 e The selected flash mode except Auto Flash will appear on the control panel If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash is ready to fire Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to Auto Flash when the power is turned off p 172 60 SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot Macro button im Digital ESP metering Auto focus 3 Spot metering mode CJ 4 2 Press the Spot Macro button until CJ appears on the control panel e To cancel the Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 61 MACRO MODE You can get as close as 8 to your subje

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