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1. Gu a I sa 3 Floppy A S3A043000024 Re My Computer G a a MCAUIOY H I ME My Compiter zix E To Hep E Beck gt Gl QSeatch Foder BHisoy as OE X dies Renovable Dik ET j ar Removable Disk E Capacity 7 70 MB E k Eg T abiecta aF My Documents i I 2 5 Connect the camera and computer according to the steps p 122 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop to open it Double click the Removable Disk icon to open it e The DCIM folder is displayed e If the DCIM folder does not appear it means the camera and computer are not connected correctly Try reconnecting them according to the instructions Double click the icon of the folder you want to make the copy destination Drag the DCIM folder onto the destination folder and release the mouse button e The DCIM folder is copied into the destination folder 127 JO NdWOD D O seINJdig INOA BulessuDIL IN Viewfinder e When electronic communication between Orange lamp camera and computer is occurring for example when copying image files the orange lamp next to the viewfinder will blink O Image files are stored inside a folder in the DCIM folder generally named 100OLYMP In addition Explorer and other file management software can also be u
2. This will repeat every time the Ca power is turned on p 142 e The number of storable pictures varies depending on 1G the record mode p 62 p 87 i The number of storable pictures Approximate storable still pictures Record mode SG HQ SHQ TIFF NORMAL SQ HIGH SmartMedia Pesolution capacity 640x480 1600x1200 8MB 82 32 16 5 1 16MB 165 66 31 11 2 32MB 331 132 64 22 5 64MB 664 265 128 45 11 The SQ and TIFF modes can be set for different resolutions p 87 Approximate maximum movie lengths in seconds Record SmartMedia capacity Size mode no of pixels 16MB 32MB HQ 320x240 47 96 SQ 160x120 210 424 1 There is a limit to the number of frames that may be shot when operating the shutter button a single time p 62 2 The maximum movie length may be different from the table above for C 200 ZOOM models sold in the PAL color system regions if movie pictures are shot with the video cable connected 21 soisog y Buluipe7 m Checking the Monitor continued HELP e The number of storable stills and the movie length may vary depending on the subject being photographed e In some cases the number of storable pictures counter may not decrease every time a picture is taken nor increase when a frame is erased 22 Holding the Camera Proper camera technique Hold the camera firmly with both hands keeping your elbows at your sides
3. If your main subject is not centered inside the AF target mark use the focus lock feature explained below Viewfinder Shutter button r AF target mark 2 CAUTION Half press Full press I 2 4 Open the lens barrier e The camera turns on in shooting mode Look through the viewfinder and position the AF target mark on the subject you wish to focus on Half press the shutter button so the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights up e The subject is now in focus and exposure is set Keep the shutter button half pressed while you reposition your subject s within the picture frame Then full press the shutter button e If the flash is pressed down while taking a picture it does not fire and could cause the image to be dark 52 Fixing a Far Distance Focus Quick Focus The lens can be set for far distance focus cc Use this function when it is difficult to focus on a subject in the background Quick Tocus working range Beyond flash working range Tj a 3 enn w E D gt 0 85m 1 3m 1 8m 4m 6 7m co 2 8ft 4 3ft 5 9ft 13ft 22ft j Open the lens barrier The camera turns on in shooting mode 2 Press on the arrow pad e The monitor will illuminate 3 Press A on the arrow pad repeatedly until the mark is displayed on the monitor Monitor 4 Take the picture e Quick focus is automatically HQ can
4. NORMAL the default setting when the power is turned on For printing and general use SOFT For images to be processed on a computer Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the sharpness setting returns to NORMAL To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 90 Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast contrast If you want to take pictures with strong contrast more distinction between lighter and darker areas set the camera s contrast to HIGH If you intend to process your pictures on a personal computer it is better to set the camera s contrast to LOW For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Image Group Menu Items PIC AUTO CANCEL gt lt SET Settings OA HIGH NORMAL LOW CANCEL lt 4 SET OK Press to highlight The setting screen will be displayed HIGH Gives pictures a stronger distinction between light and dark areas However high contrast may cause bright areas to become too white or dark areas to become too black NORMAL the default mode when the power is turned on Most suitable for pictures that will be printed or used for general viewing LOW The best setting for images to be processed further using a personal computer 91 s nbiu yo uy
5. Red eye Reduction 66 Remaining second count RESIZE wai Resolution 5 21 62 87 113 114 145 Rotated Playback n s 112 ieee Sie ae Selftimer Sequence SEPIA Shaded by a tree Sharpness Shooting Menu Shooting Movies SmartMedia Spot Metering Mode Telephoto oiii 30 31 55 80 Warning Sound s White Balance Wide angle wide angle 0 0 0 0 151 xipueddy OLYMPUS http www olympus com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Customer support Tel 0426 42 7499 Tokyo OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 631 844 5000 Technical support Tel 1 888 553 4448 Toll free for within 30 days of purchase Tel 1 631 844 5520 After 30 days of purchase contact this number distec olympus com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery WendenstraBe 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany Hotline Numbers Tel 01805 67 10 83 for Germany Tel 00800 67 10 83 00 for Austria Belgium Denmark France Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Tel 49 180 5 67 10 83 for Finland Italy Luxemburg Portugal Spain Czech Republic Tel 49 40 237 73 899 for Greece Croatia Hungary and the Rest of Europe Our Hotline is available from 9 am to 6 pm Mon
6. Taking Movie Pictures continued To cancel movie shooting To cancel movie shooting press V on the arrow pad several times until the movie mark sequence mark and selftimer mark amp disappear Movie shooting will be canceled when the power is turned off To make the camera retain movie shooting even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF p 98 HELP e Movie picture quality may be grainier than still shots e The scope of the shot may actually be slightly narrower than it appears in the initial composition e A strip of light may appear at the top and bottom of the monitor This does not indicate a malfunction e You can adjust the zoom while shooting but zooming will be slower CAUTION e To prevent destroying the image data never open the card cover remove the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the green lamp is blinking 63 SOINjold 1 4 9 aie Using the Flash Switching Between Flash Modes Select the appropriate flash mode according to the shooting conditions Note that the flash will not operate when shooting sequential shots p 57 shooting movie pictures p 60 and taking panoramic shots p 82 Also the working range of the flash changes when you operate the zoom lever p 30 The camera is automatically set to auto flash mode when the power is turned on Changing the flash mode to other settings will ca
7. picture e If you attempt to take a picture or before the green lamp goes off the camera does not beep but you still cannot take the picture Wait for a few seconds and make sure the green lamp goes off before taking another shot CAUTION e Never remove the batteries or card or disconnect the AC adapter while the green lamp is blinking This could damage the pictures you have already taken as well as the one currently being written to the card 26 Taking Still Pictures continued HELP e The area of the actual picture will be slightly larger than the shot appears through the viewfinder e If you switch the beep function off p 99 the camera will not beep after taking a picture In this case you must watch the green lamp If the lamp blinks the picture was taken successfully NOTE e The green lamp will blink for as few as 2 seconds and as many as 40 seconds depending on the record mode e The time you have to wait and the number of storable pictures vary depending on the record mode 27 soisog y ulune m Taking Pictures Using the Monitor With the lens barrier open press the monitor button O1 e The monitor goes on 2 Compose the shot using the monitor 3 The procedure for taking pictures is the same as when using the viewfinder p 25 26 e The memory gauge is illuminated on the monitor e No further pictures can be taken when the memory gauge is illuminated to indicate that
8. 3V 3 3V SmartMedia card 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 1 shot TIFF Mode 1600 x 1200 pixels Approx 5 shots SHQ Mode Approx 16 shots HQ Mode Approx 32 shots SQ HIGH Mode 640 x 480 pixels Approx 82 shots SQ Mode 640 x 480 pixels One Frame Erase Erase All Frames 1 2 7 inch CCD solid state image pickup 2 110 000 pixels gross 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels still picture Full auto TTL Preset daylight overcast tungsten light fluorescent light Olympus lens 5 4 16 2mm F2 8 4 4 8 elements in 6 groups equivalent to 35 105mm lens on a 35mm camera Digital ESP metering system Spot metering system Program auto exposure W F2 8 F5 6 T F4 4 F8 6 1 2 1 1000 sec used with mechanical shutter Manual setting of shutter speed is not supported 0 8m 31 co in standard mode 0 2m 8 0 8m 31 in macro mode Optical real image viewfinder with AF target mark monitor 1 8 inch TFT color LCD Approx 61 000 Date time frame number write protect picture mode battery check file number display print reserve menu etc Battery charging time for Flash working range Flash modes Autofocus Exposure compensation Focusing range Selftimer External connectors Date and time Automatic calendar system Calendar power supply Usage environment Power supply flash Approx 8 sec or less at room temperature with new batteries W Approx 0 2m
9. Be sure to read HELP These sections include information and helpful hints on how to handle problems that may arise during operation NOTE These sections contain tips which are good to know in advance Vill Getting Started This chapter describes the various parts of the camera and their names the accessories for the camera and how to prepare the camera to be used for the first time Please be sure to read this chapter starting on the following page before using the camera for the first time Names of Parts Camera Shutter button p 25 Selftimer lamp p 59 Zoom lever J Flash p 30 p 31 d z Lens barrier p 18 Lens Video OUT jack p 42 DC IN jack p 16 USB connector p 120 Connector cover Card cover p 10 Card slot Camera continued Arrow pad p 12 _ Macro button p 55 n Protect button p 44 SA Flash mode button BS p 64 l Selftimer button p 59 ti Erase button p 45 peuns Buyjes FI Diopter adjustment dial p 15 Viewfinder p 50 Monitor p 28 Battery compa rimeni Uer p 7 OK button p 12 Menu button p 12 Tripod socket bottom Battery compartment cover bottom p 7 Viewfinder Orange lamp p 30 G Green lamp C p 26 AF target mark p 25 p 52 Monitor Shooting mode display Battery check AF target mark p
10. My Camera icon is double clicked Double click PC untitled 130 Disconnecting the Camera or Removing the SmartMedia Card Disconnecting from a Windows PC In order to prevent computer error be sure to make the following disconnection preparations before proceeding e Remove the SmartMedia card from the camera e Disconnect the camera from the computer unplug the USB cable If the computer generates an error disconnect the USB cable and restart the computer Disconnection Preparations Viewfinder I Confirm that the orange lamp beside the viewfinder of the O Orange lamp camera is not lit e If the orange lamp is blinking O wait for it to stop 2 Double click the My A Computer icon on the desktop to open it My Computer 3 Select the Removable Disk icon and right click the mouse e A menu will be displayed Search 4 Select Eject from the menu Tate Shortcut and click the mouse Properties When using Windows 98 98SE After performing Step 4 you can remove the card or disconnect USB cable 131 JOINdWOZD P 0 SeINjdig INOA BulessudIL N When using Windows 2000 Me After performing Step 4 from the previous page you can remove the card When disconnecting the USB cable be sure to take the following steps Follow the procedures on the previous page Hin iam 2 On the taskbar bottom right of the screen click the Remove Eject Hardware E icon sho
11. gt 3x Press the arrow pad in one of the four directions to select the area you want to enlarge e The playback frame area moves left right up and down in the desired direction Monitor 4 5 Push the zoom lever toward Wide angle e The selected image returns to its original size e To display a different image return the enlargement scale to the original size 41 press the monitor button iO ong s pw BulAdld e Connecting to a Television Set Images stored on the camera can be displayed on a larger screen by connecting the camera to a television using the included video cable 42 Before connecting make sure the camera and television power are off and that the camera lens barrier is closed 2 Connect the video cable by inserting one end into the video OUT jack on the camera and the other end into the video IN jack on the television Turn on the television and set to video input e Refer to your television instructions manual for further information Press the monitor button IO on the camera e Power turns on in playback mode and the last image taken is displayed on the television screen 5 Select the image that you want to display by pressing the arrow pad p 38 40 HELP e The camera monitor does not illuminate when the video cable is connected e Depending on how your television is adjusted the picture may appear off center on the television sc
12. gt Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter button smoothly e The viewfinder AF target mark was not positioned on the subject gt Position the autofocus frame on the subject or use the focus lock e The lens is dirty gt Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth e The mode was not selected correctly gt Shoot in the macro mode where the subject is within the range of 0 2m 8 to 0 8m 31 For greater distances shoot in the standard mode e The shutter button was pressed while standing directly in front of the camera when using the selftimer gt When using the selftimer press the shutter button while looking into the viewfinder not while standing in front of the camera e The flash was needed to take a clear picture but the camera was set to No Flash gt The shutter speed become slower and the exposure time becomes longer so use the tripod or hold the camera as steady as possible to avoid camera movement e Quick Focus was used in the wrong focal range gt Use the correct Quick Focus setting for the distance you re shooting at The picture is too bright e The flash is set to fill in flash mode gt Set the flash a different mode e The subject being shot is excessively bright gt Use the exposure compensation feature or change the angle of the camera The picture is too dark e The flash was blocked by a finger gt Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers away from the flash e The subje
13. shooting mode 2 Press the menu button 5 e The shooting menu will be displayed on the monitor 3 Press A or V on the arrow pad to change the settings group Shooting Image Card Settings e The selected item is highlighted in green In the example at left Image group is selected e The current setting for each item is indicated in to the right of each item name 4 Press gt on the arrow pad e One of the items is highlighted in green NORMAL i 5 Press or V on the arrow pad Items for selection to move to the desired item 5 e The selected item is highlighted in green In the example at left gt Sa Sharpness is selected 6 Press gt on the arrow pad e The possible settings for that item are displayed CANCEL lt 4 SET 72 7 7 Press A or V on the arrow HARD pad to highlight the desired NORMAL setting SOFT e The selected item is highlighted in green The example at left shows Sharpness set to HARD MOZE 8 Press the OK button e The setting is changed and the menu returns to the first screen 9 Confirm that the new setting PIC WB AUTO is the one you wanted then HQ press the OK button twice e The new setting is retained in the memory and the menu goes off NORMAL CANCEL q SET To cancel a setting change Press lt on the arrow pad instead of the OK button in step 8 Temporarily cha
14. Fast forward lt Rewind 3 To resume playback quickly press gt on the arrow pad e The movie on the monitor will play back again 4 To end press the OK button while the image is paused e Returns to the playback menu 107 senbiuyse 4ODqAb id peosuDApY a To Play Back Movie Pictures continued To play back different movie picture Close the playback menu once select the movie picture you want to play then display the playback menu once more For C 200 ZOOM models sold in the PAL color system regions Play back pictures under the same conditions that they were taken Movies shot at the normal frame rate 15 frames sec are played back on the monitor at the same rate Movies are played back at 12 5 frames sec when played back on the TV with the video cable connected With the video cable connected movies are shot and played back at 12 5 frames sec The maximum movie length in this case would therefore be different from that seen in the chart on p 21 HELP e If you attempt to play back movies shot at the normal frame rate 15 frames sec with the video cable connected then some frames may be skipped during playback e If you attempt to play back movies shot with the video cable connected at the normal frame rate then playback may occasionally halt 108 Printing Using DPOF Compatible Printers or Photo Labs Print reserve DPOF allows you to specify in advance which images you want printed by a dedic
15. are indicated on the monitor p 19 e The battery check mark blinks when the batteries are running low p 20 If the camera is left untouched for three minutes when using the batteries it automatically turns off It is strongly recommended however that you switch power off promptly when you are finished using the camera When using new batteries it may take longer for the camera to shut down automatically depending on the type of batteries being used CAUTION e Never open the card cover remove the batteries or card or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is in operation as this could result in damage to the data stored on the card When changing cards be sure to turn the power off before opening the card cover e Do not press on the monitor as this could leave a mark on the screen interfere with image display or even crack the monitor HELP e After turning the power on the monitor may flash and display an image after 0 5 to 2 seconds This is not a malfunction 36 Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode Press the monitor button 10 The monitor display shuts down and the power turns off 37 ong seBbouw BuiAvld e Displaying Images Frame by Frame To display one frame at a time on the monitor follow the same steps described in Playing Back Your Still Pictures in Chapter 2 p 32 3 Press the monitor button 10 with the lens barrier closed e The power turns on in pla
16. bright or too dark it will not be fully corrected by exposure compensation senbiuyoe Buyooyus peoupApy a 77 ISO Light Sensitivity Level Setting ISO Sensitivity This camera can automatically determine the ISO sensitivity level based on the brightness of the subject However for certain kinds of pictures it is better to set the ISO sensitivity level manually For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Shooting Group Menu Items CAM ESE 0 0 ISO AUTO Press to highlight ISO DIGITAL ZOOMI OFF J The setting screen will be PANORAMA displayed ICANCEL lt SET Settings This is the default setting when the power is turned on Standard This setting is best for bright outdoor conditions Fast moving subjects may be blurred due to the slower shutter speed that the camera may set Little higher sensitivity This setting is best for overcast outdoor conditions Good results with moderately fast moving subject CANCEL 4 SET OK High sensitivity This setting is ideal for fast moving subjects and low light conditions but the resulting images will be grainier This ISO sensitivity scale is based on conventional camera film speeds and therefore the values are for reference only Raising the ISO sensitivity by selecting a higher ISO value lowers the picture quality To determine if the selected setting is the best c
17. lamp illuminate simultaneously The batteries are dead Replace the batteries Orange lamp To recheck the batteries Display the shooting menu first p 72 When the shooting menu is turned off the remaining battery life will be displayed CAUTION Keep spare batteries on hand when taking the camera on long trips when using it to record important occasions and during cold weather If the battery is low the camera may beep continuously after taking a picture or turning the power on and the frame number on the monitor may blink If this happens after taking a picture the camera may not be taking pictures properly Replace the batteries before continuing to take pictures Note that depending on the type of batteries being used the timing of the 4 display may vary When using NiMH batteries D will appear more quickly than when using a lithium battery pack Depending on the conditions of use T may appear very early but the camera will still continue to function normally for a longer time 20 Checking the Monitor continued Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures When the power is turned on with the camera in shooting mode the monitor displays a remaining picture count When the monitor display has gone out press the monitor button IO to turn the monitor back on p 28 e If the count drops to 0 the HQ camera beeps the green lamp blinks and the monitor displays the message CARD FULL
18. lighting conditions are dim enough to require a flash the orange and green lamps next to the viewfinder will light when the shutter button is pressed halfway down Pressing the shutter at this time will cause the picture to be taken with the flash oo If the orange lamp is Viewfinder Orange lamp blinking If the orange lamp is blinking it means that the flash is charging Wait a few seconds for the flash Green lamp to charge then confirm that the orange lamp has gone out before continuing to take pictures Flash working range The flash working range changes according to how the zoom lever is adjusted Wide angle mode Approx 0 2m 8 4 0m 13ft Telephoto mode Approx 0 2m 8 2 6m 8 5ft For ranges between 0 2 and 0 8 meters 8 and 31 use the macro function p 55 30 Enlarging Your Shots optical zoom Use telephoto T to zoom in on a subject so it appears larger Use wide angle W to capture a wider area Push the zoom lever toward W Wide angle to shoot wide angle shots Pull the zoom lever toward T Telephoto to zoom in Viewfinder Monitor When using the monitor When the zoom lever is activated the zoom status will be displayed on the zoom bar The zoom bar will disappear when the zoom lever is no longer being used NOTE e Turning on the digital zoom function allows you to take pictures with up to 9x zooming p 80 31 solsog y Buluipe7 m
19. other than those shown in the table 121 JOINdWOD P O SeINJdig INOA BulessuDIL IN Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting to a Windows PC If you are using a computer installed with the Windows 98 98SE operating system install the USB driver during operation using the included software CD Make sure the camera s power is off 2 Open the camera s connector cover 3 Insert the end of the USB cable marked A into the USB connector on the computer 4 Insert the end of the USB cable marked B into the USB connector on the camera e The green lamp next to the viewfinder will be illuminated if the camera is connected to the computer correctly Viewfinder O l 7 Green lamp 122 Under Windows 98 98SE When connecting for the first time use the included software CD to install the USB driver Refer to the instructions in Installing the USB Driver on the following section Under Windows 2000 Me When connecting for the first time the computer will load the USB driver automatically A message saying that installation has been finished will be displayed Click the OK button and the message will disappear If further messages prompting to restart the computer or other actions appear follow their instructions To continue turn to Transferring Image Files p 127 123 JO NdWOD P O SeINJdig INOA BulessuoIL Install
20. sorsrnunnsniiima 74 Digital ZOOM ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeees 80 Diopter adjustment 0 0 15 DPOF gaaon 47 109 aa ae Edit aaae ces Error Codes Exposure Compensation 76 E SPor dites hoeervees 74 ae eee File NAMING satsin 95 Fil NG sassari 95 Fallin RASH ccccaseestscs rere eaeieseteeas 67 150 Fash ecdeccsayesues tie 26 30 64 136 138 139 140 Fluorescent lightning r 67 POGUS seveessessicceceesaenceen 50 52 140 FOCUS LOCK onaren 52 Folder No ae Formatting iscvsactcccsssecieecceeupecse 116 Frame number Frame NO is cccceeeeet ue 38 Pull DICSS iss sscssssicccumsisscecamasn 26 a Hal prO SS cesia D ee eres Image Information Display 113 Image Protection protected images write protected Protection 44 115 116 139 Index display Index Display Initialize oe ISO Sensitibity Level 78 C Macro mode Memory gauge 28 60 i Monitor 4 24 28 36 100 139 Monitor Adjustment 100 Movie pictures 60 107 120 eS Night Scenes 00 cee Night Scenes Red eye Reduction 68 INO flash sisine ome OF Number of storable pictures 21 One Frame Erase 45 139 Optical ZOOM iisi 31 Panorama panoramic pictures Playback Menu Print Reserve Printing Quick FOCUS vaoue 53 140 Record mode 21 58 62 87 Rec View 93
21. the camera Cameras can be damaged by dust moisture and salt Wipe the camera with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing Do not store with mothballs Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period of time 137 x pu ddy Troubleshooting Check before Taking in for Repair Operating Problems The camera does not work e The power is off gt Open the lens barrier and turn on the power e The batteries are loaded incorrectly gt Reload the batteries correctly e The batteries are dead gt Replace with new batteries e The card cover is not properly closed gt Securely close the card cover e The batteries do not work in to cold weather Keep the batteries warm before the camera is to be used e The standby function is on gt Close the lens barrier then reopen it e The camera is connected to a computer and does not work gt The camera will not function while connected to a computer Disconnect the camera The battery drains quickly e The battery was left in the camera for a long period of time without using the camera Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time e The monitor is being left on continuously while shooting gt Make efforts to turn the monitor off in between shots whenever possible No picture is taken when the shutter button is full pressed e The camera is not in record mode gt Open the le
22. the card from the camera Trash Or disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the camera 133 JOINdWOZD D O SOINJDIg INOA PS Transferring Files Without Using the Camera Using an adapter capable of accepting SmartMedia cards allows image files to be transferred from the camera to a computer without directly connecting the two Consult your Olympus Customer Support Center for the most up to date information on the various available devices and products Computer Conditions Usable Devices Floppy disk adapter FlashPath 3 5 inch floppy disk drive available PC card adapter PC card slot available USB terminal present SmartMedia card reader writer CAUTION e Adapter may not be usable depending on the computer s operating environment and the card s storage capacity Confirm these before using e Consult your user manual for more detailed information on using each specific device 134 Appendaix Please read the following pages if you suspect your camera may not be working properly Information on camera specifications and other details are also explained 135 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions a How long will the camera batteries last The alkaline battery included with the camera should be able to take at least 100 pictures assuming the flash is used for 50 of these but this is only a rough estimate Battery life is affected by many variables such as how often yo
23. the memory is full Wait for several seconds until the memory gauge is off before continuing to take pictures To go off the monitor press Monitor the monitor button e To turn the power off see Turning the Power Off p 34 Memory gauge F 1 0 Before 1 picture 2 or more Cannot Memory gauge shooting pictures shoot CAUTION e Never remove the batteries or card or disconnect the AC adapter while the memory gauge is on This could damage the pictures you have already taken as well as the one currently being written to the card 28 Taking Still Pictures continued HELP e Pictures taken using the monitor take more time to write to the card than those taken when using the optical viewfinder e A subject taken at an angle may appear grainy on the monitor but this will not affect the quality of the actual picture e Vertical lines may appear on the monitor when taking pictures in full sunlight or other brightly lit areas These lines will not be visible in the actual picture and do not indicate a camera malfunction NOTE e Do not push the monitor forcefully e The viewfinder is intended to be used to check picture composition Use the monitor for checking focus and exposure For best results transfer image files to a computer to confirm exactly what final pictures will look like p 42 p 120 29 solsog y Buluipe7 m Taking Still Pictures continued Using the Flash to Shoot in Dim Light If
24. using an Internet web browser NTSC National Television Standards Committee Originally the name of a US committee responsible for setting a standard for television broadcast transmission now known more as the video signal standard it developed The NTSC standard is used mainly in North America and Japan PAL Phase Alternate Line Video signal standard used in most western European countries Not compatible with the NTSC standard Pixels A pixels the smallest unit dot used to make up an image Large size clear printed images require large number of pixels TFT Thin Film Transistor Color Monitor A color Monitor constructed using thin film technology TIFF Tagged Image File Format A format used for saving black and white and color image data TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners and graphics applications TTL Through The Lens System An exposure adjustment mechanism in which a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens 149 x pu ddy Index a AC Adaptel eseisusiiner All Erase Frames Auto Flash Automatic Playback Backlighting backlit Battery ies Beep Sound BLACK amp WHITE 0 e 114 ae aaa CAMEDIA Master 82 128 130 Card 10 47 82 115 116 134 Clear Settings 98 Close ups Computer COMUASE iieaeoe Digital ESP
25. 2 Double click the PC untitled mm icon on the desktop to open it e The DCIM folder is displayed folder you want to make the copy destination to open it r 3 Double click the icon of the 4 Drag the DCIM folder onto the destination folder and release the mouse button e The DCIM folder is copied into the destination folder Viewfinder e When electronic communication between e Orange lamp camera and computer is l occurring for example when O copying image files the orange lamp next to the viewfinder will blink 129 JO NdWOD P O seINjdig INOA BumaysuDIL N Transferring Image Files continued Image files are stored inside a folder in the DCIM folder generally named 100OLYMP See the instructions in Mac OS Online Help and in the computer s user manual for more details on copying and moving files Image files transferred to the computer can be viewed using any software application capable of viewing JPEG format files including image processing software CAMEDIA Master Photoshop etc and web browsers Netscape Communicator Microsoft Internet Explorer etc See the instructions that came with the software for more details For users of CAMEDIA Master When images are being manipulated using CAMEDIA Master while the camera is connected to a computer electronic communication between camera and computer cannot take place even if the
26. 25 p 52 p 20 Exposure compensation p 76 Record mode p 87 Flash mode p 64 Spot metering p 74 Macro p 55 Quick focus p 53 Sequential shooting p 57 Selftimer p 59 Movie p 60 White balance p 85 ISO sensitivity p 78 Memory gauge Number of storable p 28 pictures p 21 Playback mode display Battery check Print reserve p 109 p 20 Movie p 107 Frame number Names of Parts continued Playback mode display with image information display on oh amp On HQ 11 600x1200 Resolution p 87 x White balance p 85 ISO sensitivity p 78 File number p 95 peppjs Buyjes a Attaching the Strap attach the strap to the camera as shown in the diagram 2 After passing the strap through the loop give it a slight tug to make sure that it does not come loose CAUTION e Attach the strap exactly as shown in the diagram If the strap is attached incorrectly the camera may come loose and fall off In this case Olympus will not be responsible for any damage Inserting the Batteries This camera uses four AA R6 alkaline NiMH lithium or NiCd batteries It can also take two CR V3 lithium battery packs Do not use zinc carbon manganese batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or insert the batteries facing in the wrong direction As it may overheat and cause irreparable damage to the camera Make sure the power is off e The len
27. 8 4m 13ft T Approx 0 2m 8 2 6m 8 5ft Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Red eye Reduction Flash Off no flash Fill In Flash Night Scene Flash Night Scene Flash Red eye Reduction Flash TTL system autofocus Exposure compensation system 0 2m 8 12 sec delay DC IN jack USB connector Video OUT jack Recorded in picture data Up to year 2031 Backup by capacitor Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F in use 20 60 C 4 140 F in storage Humidity 30 90 in use 10 90 in storage This camera uses either four AA R6 alkaline NiMH lithium or NiCd batteries Two CR V3 lithium battery packs are also available Do not use zinc carbon manganese batteries in this camera Exclusive AC adapter optional xipueddy Dimensions excluding the raised portion Weight 117 5mm 4 6 W x 49 5mm 1 9 H x 66 0mm 2 6 D 240g 8 50z excluding batteries SmartMedia card Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer 147 Glossary of Terms Aperture This is a mechanism for adjusting the amount of light that passes through the lens Lower values allow more light to pass while higher values lessen the amount of light Backlight A light source that is behind the subject CCD Charge coupled Device A pickup element that converts light passing throu
28. Corporate Center Drive Melville New York 11747 3157 U S A Telephone number 631 844 5000 Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations For Customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection Trademarks e IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc e All other company and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners Contents Features of the C 200 ZOOM D 510 ZOOM cceceeseeseeeeeteeeeteeeeeeettees VI Using this Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started 0 1 Names of Parts Attaching the Strap Inserting the Batteries wot Inserting the SmartMedia Card 10 Using the Card uo 11 Card Basics 11 Setting the Date and Time 12 Adjusting the Vi
29. L lt SET Settings HOLD RESET CANCEL 4 SET gt OK 98 Press gt to highlight The setting screen will be displayed HOLD All the settings for the menu items are retained Settings that are retained include those for flash quick focus macro shooting sequential shooting and movie shooting However removal of the camera s battery will cause all settings marked with a A in the memory column of the charts on p 71 p 103 to return to their defaults RESET default setting Those items marked with O hold the last setting used Turning Off Warning Sounds Beep Sound When shooting weddings or for wildlife shots the camera warning sounds can be a liability In such cases the beep sound can be set to OFF This setting remains in memory even after the power is turned off Also settings can be set by the Playback Menu For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Settings Group Menu Items REC VIEW OFF e NAME RESET RESET Press to highlight The setting screen will be displayed OFF The warning beep does not sound ON ON Depending on the operation the warning beep will sound CANCEL OK 99 senbiuyse uyooy peoupApy o To Adjust Monitor Brightness Monitor Adjustment The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted This setting remains in the camera memory even after the powe
30. NORAMA Highlight PANORAMA and press b gt The lower left screen CANCEL 4 PCED will be displayed Taking Panoramic shots Select PANORAMA then press gt The direction in which the frames will be linked and the boundaries indicating frame overlap for each frame in the panorama will be displayed on the monitor I Set the camera on a tripod Panorama shooting screen g 2 Use the arrow pad to set the panorama arrow to point toward the next panorama stitch gt Connect to the right Take the current shot then move camera to the right for the next shot Connect to the left Connect up Connect down ID A Rectangle Direction for connecting the panorama 82 e The arrow indicating direction in which frames will overlap changes to the selected direction If this direction is up or down the boundaries indicating frame overlap will be displayed on the top and bottom edges of the monitor 3 Take the shot e Remember the composition of the shot so that you can correctly line up the next shot Pay special attention to the portion of the image in the rectangle along the next stitch edge 4 Position the camera for the next shot taking care to get the correct amount of overlap e If you are connecting to the right for example move the camera so that the portion of the image that was in the right rectangle is now in the left rectangle See the diagram on p 84 5 Tak
31. OLYMPUS Digital Camera C 200 ZOOM D 510 ZOOM Reference Manual e Before you use this camera read this manual and then store it ina safe location where you can find it for future use e We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important pictures CAMEDIA Copyright 2001 Olympus Optical Co Ltd All rights reserved Legal and other notices e The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice e Although the contents of this document have been carefully checked to avoid errors some may still occur If you have a question about any point or you find mistakes or omissions please contact us e No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without prior written permission from Olympus e Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product e Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully caused by erasing picture image data Important e Your camera may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations For Customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number D 510 ZOOM Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible party Olympus America Inc Address 2
32. Playing Back Your Still Pictures You can play back any of the pictures you have taken Shutter button 32 With the camera in shooting mode the lens barrier open quickly press the monitor button O1 twice e The camera switches to playback mode and the monitor displays the most recent picture taken e If no pictures have been recorded on the card the monitor will show NO PICTURE 2 Check other images recorded by rapidly pressing the arrow pad lt Displays the previous image gt Displays the next image A Displays the 10th image back V Displays the 10th image ahead 3 Press the monitor button e The monitor goes off the camera returns to shooting mode and is ready to take more pictures Taking a picture while playing back previous images You can take a picture even while playing back previous images on the monitor To do this look through the viewfinder and full press the shutter button p 25 26 The image will be recorded immediately HELP e Pressing the A V buttons on the arrow pad for 1 second or more causes different functions to activate p 44 45 33 solsog y BuluiDe7 m Turning the Power Off 1 Close the lens barrier halfway e Just before the lens barrier comes in contact with the lens it will make a click that you can feel with your fingers e Do not push the lens barrier against the lens e The lens will recess into the camera 2 Wait unt
33. The original image is not changed Display the image you want to edit before the playback menu is displayed However protected images cannot be edited p 44 Also images on cards that have been locked with a protect seal cannot be edited For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 Playback Group Menu Items PLAY R OTATE INFO OFF EDME Press gt to highlight EDIT The setting screen will be displayed CANCEL lt 4 SET Settings EDIT BLACK amp WHITE BLACK amp WHITE Takes black and white images SEPIA RESIZE SERA Takes sepia tone images RESIZE Works on images in memory at 320 x 240 resolution CANCEL gt q GOX OK Best used for home pages and e mail When Remaining Shots 0 is displayed No more images may be stored in memory Either replace the memory card or delete unwanted images p 45 Tip on editing This camera can edit images with the following resolution e TIFF images 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 e Other images JPEG 1600x1200 1360x1024 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 114 To Erase All Images Erase All Frames This erases all the pictures stored on a card Protected images p 44 however will not be erased For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 Card Group Menu Items Check the contents carefully before erasing It is not possible to retrieve images once they have been erased Be sure t
34. When holding the camera vertically make sure the flash is on top Horizontal grip Vertical grip Incorrect Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash NOTE e Do not subject the lens to physical shocks e Be careful not to press on the flash 23 sosog y Buluipe7 m Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject Deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor display when shooting depends on the distance between you and your subject Determine the approximate distance before taking the picture For normal and long range photography from approx 1 5m 59 to infinity We recommend using the viewfinder p 25 For close ups from 0 8m 31 to approx 1 5m 59 Although you can use the viewfinder to take pictures in some cases it is better to use the monitor p 28 See below for details For extreme close ups 0 2m 8 to 0 8m 31 Use the macro mode and compose the shot with the monitor to take pictures p 55 Although it is possible to take such shots without using the macro mode proper exposure and focus may not be achieved Characteristics of the viewfinder and the monitor You can use either the monitor or the viewfinder to determine the proper shooting range Consider the following when deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor for a particular shot Viewfinder Advantage You can maintain the proper subject composition with less camer
35. a movement Disadvantage Close up photography causes inconsistencies between the picture frame as seen in the viewfinder and the actual edge of the picture p 50 Monitor Advantage You can check the subject composition more accurately Disadvantage It is more difficult to hold the camera steady and battery life is decreased 24 Taking Still Pictures Half press Viewfinder 1 Compose the picture inside the viewfinder Shutter 2 Press the shutter button button halfway down until the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights up half press e The focus and exposure are automatically set When the lamp is flashing it indicates that the subject is out of focus Press the shutter button halfway once more to correct the focus e If the surroundings are dark the orange lamp next to the viewfinder may light p 30 Go on to Taking Pictures on the following page 25 sosog y Buluipe7 m Taking Pictures Full press 3 Having half pressed the shutter button press it further all the way down full press e Press the shutter button gently If you press it too hard the camera will move and blur the shot e The shot is taken and the camera beeps e When the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights the flash will fire Also the green lamp next to the viewfinder blinks for a few moments and then goes off Shutter button 4 When the green lamp goes 4 off you can take another
36. ake them appear lighter or darker respectively in the resulting picture For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Shooting Group Menu Items CAM ESP ISO AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM E OFF J PANORAMA We lt 4 SET Settings 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 ANCEL lt 4 SET O 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 76 The preset value Press to highlight Ea The setting screen will be displayed When the background 2 0 and surroundings are bright but the subject is dark t when the power is turned on L When the background 2 0 and surroundings are dark and the subject is bright but the details of the subject are indistinct Monitor 1 5 The exposure compensation HQ value appears 0 does not appear Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off exposure compensation returns to 0 To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 HELP e When you change the setting the brightness of the view on the monitor will also change In some cases you may find that the monitor image becomes difficult to read After taking the image you may want to replay it and check the results e The exposure compensation function may have limited performance when shooting with the flash e If the area around the subject is too
37. amera is in panorama mode It is recommended that you use SQ recording mode when shooting large panoramas Use of HQ or SHQ mode may result in huge data sizes that may lead to memory problems when you stitch the panorama at your computer e The camera will not use TIFF recording mode when taking a panorama If you have set the recording mode to TIFF the camera will use SHQ instead 84 Adjusting the Color Tone White Balance This camera uses auto white balance to shoot the subject in a natural looking tone However it may sometimes be difficult to get satisfactory results automatically due to lighting or weather conditions In such cases change the white balance settings For operation instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Image Group Menu Items PIC WEEEEINAUTOM Press gt to highlight WB Tora l The setting screen will be Sa i aENORMALA Saved CANCEL lt SET Settings This is the default setting when the power is turned on You should leave this as your default setting Shooting outside in full daylight sunny weather Shooting outside in overcast daylight cloudy weather Shooting under tungsten lighting Shooting under fluorescent lighting The default settings may be inappropriate under special lighting conditions To determine if the selected setting is the best choice always check the recorded image by playing it back on the
38. approximately one second Red eye reduction performance may be limited when The subject is not looking directly at the flash The subject does not watch the pre flashes The subject is too far from the camera The subject s eyes do not respond to the pre flashes due to individual characteristics 66 Using the Flash continued Forces the flash to fire on every shot Monitor e Fill in flash mark Using the fill in flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light This feature can be used to light up a subject s face when shaded by a tree for example or to correct uneven lighting conditions caused by backlighting fluorescent lighting etc This mode may not have the desired effect in excessively bright light Use this mode in situations where flash photography is prohibited such as art museums and live stage performances or when taking pictures in twilight or of night scenes Monitor HQ No flash mark The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1 2 second in low light situations The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness caused by camera movement 67 seinjolg Jeyeg BUPL Using the Flash continued 9 For taking pictures at night using flash and slow shutter speeds Monitor z Night scene flash mark This setting fires the flash to expose the foreground while the shutter stays open to expose the details in the backgro
39. ard is full Replace the card erase unwanted pictures or transfer the data to a computer and erase all the data to free up space on the card H WRITE PROTECT The camera cannot enter picture erase or card format mode Remove the write protect seal before taking any pictures p CARD ERROR 142 You are unable to shoot playback or erase pictures with this card Wipe the contact area of the card the gold colored area with a clean soft dry cloth and insert the card again If the error occurs again it means that the card cannot be used Using the Camera with Optional Equipment This camera can be used with the following optional equipment Printer P 400 P 200 P 330N E SmartMedia reader writer RRRARARARAR Computer AC As of March 2001 143 xipueddy Optional Items e Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras P 400 P 200 P 330N E e AC Adapter e Standard SmartMedia Card 8 16 32 64 128MB e FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter e PC Card Adapter e NiMH Batteries e NiMH Battery Charger Set e USB SmartMedia Reader Writer As of March 2001 Visit the Olympus web site for the latest information on optional items http www olympus com 144 Compatibility of the Still Picture Data Notes about playback Pictures taken with this camera and recorded on a card can be played back on an
40. ated printer DPOF compatible printer or DPOF equipped photo lab p 47 However it is not possible to set a print reserve for images that have the movie amp mark For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 First display the image that you would like to set a print reserve and then go to the playback menu Playback Group Menu Items Press the OK button to highlight OTATE O Print reserve screen will be INFO LOFF 1 displayed PLAY R CANCEL SETS Print Reserve Operation Within the print reserve screen first specify whether or not you wish the date or time to appear on the printed pictures Next select Reserve Print or Remove Press A or V on the arrow pad to select the information you want to appear on the printed pictures OFF No information will be included on the printed pictures CANCEL 4 NEXT DATE gt The shooting date will be included on the printed pictures TIME The shooting time will be included on the printed pictures e These settings will be applied to all of the pictures on the card 109 senbiuyse 4ODqAb q peouDApY Ed 2 Press gt on the arrow pad e The print reserve print cancel screen is displayed pad to select 1 frame reserve then press gt 1 frame reserve The image you want to reserve printing for can be selected CANCEL 4 GO All frame reserve Printing can be ordered for all
41. automatically goes off after the picture is taken To cancel the selftimer To cancel the selftimer function after step 3 press V on the arrow pad so that the selftimer mark disappears Or the selftimer can also be cancelled simply by turning the camera off While the selftimer lamp is illuminated it can be canceled by pressing the OK button 59 SOINJold 1 4 9 cures P Taking Movie Pictures In addition to still pictures this camera has the ability to take movie 15 frames sec Take advantage of this feature to capture your subjects in motion 23 45 I Open the lens barrier e The camera turns on in shooting mode 2 Press V on the arrow pad e The monitor will illuminate 3 Press V on the arrow pad repeatedly until the movie mark is displayed on the monitor e The subject is displayed on the monitor e Also the no flash mark Monitor p appears on the monitor p 67 When the movie shooting No en PP p 67 automatically stops mar 4 Position the subject in the picture frame then press the shutter button all the way down e The bottom of the memory gauge on the monitor will illuminate and the remaining second count will begin decreasing e The flash will not activate Remaining second count Movie mark Memory gauge 60 Viewfinder Lo O Green lamp Memory gauge The gauge level rises as you continue to shoot If you continue shooting for the maximum c
42. ay 118 Chapter 7 Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer Read Before Connecting to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer oo eee eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeeeees Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting to a Macintosh Transferring Image Files Transferring Image Files to a Windows PC ou eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 127 Transferring Image Files to a Macintosh 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee teen 129 Disconnecting the Camera or Removing the SmartMedia Card 131 Disconnecting from a Windows PC ou eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 131 Disconnecting from a Macintosh 133 Transferring Files Without Using the Camera ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 134 APpendix ei eheee eaei hee ia Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Check before Taking in for Repair s es 138 Operating Problems sesesseeeeeeeseeeerersesrereeeeee 138 Picture Problems Error Codes Using the Camera with Optional Equipment cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 143 Optional MOMS sisiraan 144 Compatibility of the Still Picture Data Specifications aises 146 Glossary of terms 148 OES E E E 150 Features of the C 200 ZOOM D 510 ZOOM e With its high resolution CCD total 2 110 000 pixels and high performance lens the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera produces pictures of extremely high image quality e The 3x optical zoom lens and the 3x digital zoom function combin
43. celled after the picture is taken co I mark 53 SOINjold 1 4 9 cures P When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting continued To cancel quick focus Press A on the arrow pad several times until the o mark or macro mark disappears Quick focus can also be cancelled simply by turning the camera off To retain the quick focus even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF p 98 However even when the clear settings function is set to OFF quick focus will be cancelled when a picture is taken 54 Taking Close up Pictures macro Mode Use the macro function to shoot subjects at very close distances When using the macro function maintain a distance of about 20 and 80cm 8 and 31 Pictures taken outside this range are likely to be out of focus or poorly exposed Minimum distance approximately 20cm 8 Telephoto If you wish to further enlarge the image push the zoom lever toward T telephoto Monitor is filled by a 8cm 3 x 6cm 2 subject Wide angle f you wish to make the image smaller push the zoom lever toward W wide Monitor is filled by a 17cm 6 x 22cm 8 subject Open the lens barrier e The camera turns on in shooting mode 2 Press the monitor button 10 e The monitor will illuminate 3 Press A amp on the arrow pad 4 Press A on the arrow pad repeatedly until the macro mark is di
44. ct was out of the working range of the flash gt Shoot within the flash working range e The flash mode is set to No Flash despite that lighting conditions require a flash gt Change the flash mode setting to one appropriate for the surrounding lighting conditions e The subject was too small or was backlit gt Set the flash to fill in mode or use the spot metering mode e The picture was taken in the sequence mode gt Pictures will appear dark in the sequence mode because of the fast shutter speed especially in dim light 140 Troubleshooting continued The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural e The lighting affected the picture gt Set the flash to fill in mode e The subject is mostly dark gt Use flash or increase exposure compensation e The white balance setting is incorrect gt Set the white balance to suit lighting conditions The picture has obscured edge s e The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap gt Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens e The shooting distance was too close Use the monitor 141 xipueddy Error Codes The monitor displays error codes to alert you to various problems Warning Monitor Display Error Remedy p NO CARD There is no card in the camera Insert the card The card is not inserted correctly Remove and reinsert the card p CARD FULL The c
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46. e panorama or movie picture modes Pictures already taken do not appear on the monitor e The camera is in record mode gt Close the lens barrier and press the monitor button 101 to turn on the monitor in playback mode e The SmartMedia card is empty gt NO PICTURE appears on the monitor Take some pictures before displaying e The SmartMedia card is defective gt Refer to the error chart e The camera is connected to a television gt The monitor shuts down when the camera is connected to a television The monitor is hard to see e The brightness may be set incorrectly gt Adjust the brightness e The camera is in direct sunlight gt Block the sunlight or move to the shade Editing Protection One Frame Erase All Erase Frames or Card Formatting does not function e A write protect seal has been placed on the card gt Remove the seal from the card Do not use the seal again The camera is connected to a computer and an error message appears while data is being transferred e The cable may be connected incorrectly gt Connect the cable correctly e The batteries are dead gt Replace the batteries or use the optional AC adapter e The USB driver has not been installed correctly gt Reinstall the USB driver according by following the steps in the instructions xipueddy g 139 Picture Problems The picture is out of focus e The camera was jarred when the shutter button was pressed
47. e names have a jpg extension for ordinary still pictures tif for still pictures recorded in the TIFF format and mov for movie pictures 95 senbiuyose Buyooyus peoupApy a Settings Group Menu Items REC VIEW OFF Press gt to highlight The setting screen will be displayed SET CANCEL gt 4 SET gt gt AUTO FILE CANCEL lt 4 SET OK NAME RESET Initial setting When the card is changed folder and file numbers restart from default setting Folder No 102 Folder No 100 Card change File No File No 0005 0001 Example 96 Changing How File Names are Assigned continued AUTO FILE Folder numbers do not change when changing to a new SmartMedia card When copying images onto a personal computer by folder it is possible to collect the copied images into the same folder using Copy command However under the Mac OS images in old folders will be erased so please use caution to avoid losing image files you want to keep After inserting a new card file numbers will start with the next number after the last one recorded on the previous card Example Folder No 101 Folder No 101 File No Card change File No 0005 gt starts from 0006 Even from multiple cards or when you have shot a great many pictures the files numbers will not overlap However when you have shot 9999 pictures the counter ret
48. e the shot 6 Steps 4 and 5 can be repeated a maximum of nine times for a total of 10 shots 7 Press the OK button e The display returns to the shooting menu 83 senbiuyose Buyooyus peoupApy a Creating Panoramic Pictures continued 8 Press the OK button several times until the shooting menu goes off The camera itself is not equipped to create panoramic shots from overlapping images Panoramic shots must be pieced together using CAMEDIA Master Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online help for information on how to create composite images me ge If connecting to the right Shift the camera so that the right edge of the previous shot becomes the left edge of the next shot If you shift the camera in the wrong direction you will not be able to stitch the panorama Turning the camera off also turns off the panorama function If the camera is turned off while shooting using the panorama function it will return to normal shooting mode when it is turned on again NOTE e The focus exposure and white balance are determined by the first shot in the panorama You can not change these settings for the subsequent shots Be careful to position the camera correctly when taking your second and subsequent shots at Step 4 in the procedure above Panorama stitching will not be possible if you do not overlap consecutive images correctly within the rectangles The flash does not operate when the c
49. e to offer an impressive 9x maximum zoom e Exposure compensation spot metering and other functions are simple using our easy menu operations e USB functions Image downloading is easy with a USB connector connected directly to a personal computer e Other various features and functions 1 8 inch LCD monitor Movie functions TV replay function with video OUT jack Uses SmartMedia for its removable media e In addition to standard AA R6 alkaline batteries AA R6 lithium batteries AA R6 NiMH batteries two CR V3 lithium battery packs can also be used It may be necessary to install the USB driver provided on the included CD ROM on computers with Windows 98 98SE Vl Using this Manual This manual is divided into seven chapters and one appendix which cover the main unit hereafter called the camera Chapter 1 Getting Started Details confirming the names of all the parts of the camera and preparing the camera to be used for the first time are all explained in this chapter It is essential to read this before using the camera for the first time Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Basic operations of the camera are explained including turning on the power shooting a still image checking that image and turning the power off Reading this chapter will make taking pictures with this camera easy and enjoyable Be sure to read this section Chapter 3 Playing Images Back After taking a few images you will probably want t
50. e viewfinder to match the eyesight visual acuity of the person who will be using the camera 2 Diopter adjustment dial A i ia 3 Viewfinder AF target mark Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks e The power turns on the lens extends and the flash pops up 2 While looking through the viewfinder gently turn the diopter adjustment dial 3 Stop turning the dial when the AF target mark is clearly visible peppjs Bues FI 4 You are ready to take some pictures e See Chapter 2 To turn the power off close the lens barrier and press the flash down p 30 15 Using the AC Adapter sold separately The camera may be operated on ordinary household current from a wall outlet by using the optional AC adapter sold separately The batteries in the camera are not charged even though the AC adapter is connected CAUTION e Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used with this camera NOTE e When in use for long periods of time the AC adapter may heat up slightly This is normal e When connecting or disconnecting AC wall outlet f5 AC agapter i the AC adapter always make sure connector o that the camera is turned off _ e Do not connect disconnect the AC a adapter while the camera is connected to a personal computer The camera always AC adapter turns on while it is connected to a computer Incorrect use may result in fire electric shock or burns to the ski
51. each image on a card the green lamp blinks longer To prevent losing the image never open the card cover remove the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the green lamp is blinking If you select a high resolution setting with insufficient storage space on the memory card you will see the screen shown below and you will not be able to store more images on the card Select another recording mode CARD FULL When the power is turned off the settings return to their default values When the power is turned off it returns to HQ To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 89 senbiuyse Buyooyus peoupApy o Making Images Sharper sharpness To emphasize the subject s outlines and contours and make them more distinct and sharp change the sharpness setting to HARD If you plan to process the images further on a personal computer it is better to change the sharpness setting to SOFT For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Image Group Menu Items PIC WB AUTO L HQ NORMAL NORMAL ICANCEL lt SET Settings CANCEL lt 4 SET OK Press to highlight The setting screen will be displayed HARD Makes the image clearer and more vivid However this may also make the image appear too rough or harsh
52. ed Displayed whenever the zoom lever is being used Shooting Using Digital Zoom 2 Ts Pull the zoom lever to T Telephoto 2 Position the subject in the frame using the monitor e 3x will remain in the display in the viewfinder e Digital zoom funution can not be used when the monitor display is not illuminated A maximum telephoto zoom of three times optical zoom is possible The greater the magnification the more susceptible images are to even small amounts of movement shaking or vibration The use of a tripod and the selftimer is therefore recommended to help prevent blurring Settings return to their default values when the camera is turned off Turning the camera off also turns off the digital zoom function To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 81 s nbiu yo uyooy peoupApy a Creating Panoramic Pictures Panorama Function Using standard Olympus SmartMedia cards also allows you to shoot panoramic shots easily This function is not available with other brands of cards With multiple images in which the edges of the subject can be overlapped it is possible to use CAMEDIA Master to join the images into a single panoramic shot For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Shooting Group Menu Items CAM ESP 0 0 ISO AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM OFF PA
53. erase all pictures You may also erase all pictures stored on the card at once p 115 45 One Frame Erase continued CAUTION e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while erasing pictures Doing so may destroy the image data on the card HELP e It may take longer to erase when the print reserve function p 109 has been activated on the card e The number of storable pictures may not increase even after you erase one image from the card 46 Possible Printing Methods Images stored on SmartMedia cards can be printed in the following ways Using DPOF Compatible Printers or Photo Labs Setting a print order for images you want printed will allow these images to be printed without needing to specify them when the SmartMedia card is inserted into a DPOF compatible printer or taken to a DPOF equipped photo printing lab However it is not possible to set an order for the number of prints to be made See Chapter 6 Printing Using DPOF Compatible Printers or Photo Labs for more details p 109 About Digital Print Order Format DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a digital camera function that records automatic printing information with digital images It allows you to record printing information such as which images to print and whether to include time and date information on SmartMedia cards containing digital images The images can then be ea
54. ess A or V on the arrow pad to move the on screen arrow to date setting then press the button e The date setting screen will be displayed Monitor Date setting screen Monitor Date setting screen CANCEL 4 SET OK 5 Press the arrow pad or V to select how you want the date displayed M D Y Month Day Year D M Y Day Month Year Y M D Year Month Day After making your selection press D gt e The first date value becomes highlighted Press A or V on the arrow pad to set the first date time position in this case the month 01 then press gt e The indicator moves to the next date time position e Pressing lt returns the display to the setting one step earlier Repeat step 6 until both date and time have been set When the setting is completed press the OK button e The date and time are set and the screen returns to the settings group menu e Turning the counter to 00 seconds and then pressing the OK button will allow the correct time to be set Press the monitor button e The monitor display and the power both go off 13 peppjs Bues FI Setting the Date and Time continued NOTE e Until you change it the date setting will remain current even when the power is turned off It is possible to set the time even when the lens barrier is open and the camera is in shooting mode p 70 14 Adjusting the Viewfinder To make the camera easier to use adjust th
55. ewfinder 0 15 Using the AC Adapter sold separately 0 ceieeeeeeeeeeeseeeteeeteeetneeeeeees 16 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics 000000 17 Turning the Power On 18 Checking the Monitor 19 Is the Card Inserted Checking the Batteries 0 eee 20 Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures 21 Holding the Camera scccccsiievsessasscsearecntireccnesccececnescebesteates 23 Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject 24 Taking Still PiCtures erana iaaa ia 25 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 25 Taking Pictures eeeeeeeeeeeeee 26 Taking Pictures Using the MOMitor ccsscscccacsssssscscssssscreennssesccannnainnnen 28 Using the Flash to Shoot in Dim Light 0 ce eee eeeee eens eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 Enlarging Your Shots Optical Zoom 31 Playing Back Your Still Pictures 32 TURNING th Power Off ssscisisscecsaccanmniverceceancncenesenesrsaseaitsscemembancmentaneiniens 34 Chapter 3 Playing Images Back 35 Getting Started Turning the Power On in Playback Mode s s s ssssieieieiersierererererererererenene Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode sereeeeseereeseeesne Displaying Images Frame by Frame Displaying All Frames Index Display Setting Checking the Focus by Enlarging a Selected Picture Displaying CloS UpS i cssesevcscua ssecceuecsececseversstsenanzareeteiaetbdecoesecnscceucecs 41 Connecting to a Television Set noiosi aa enara
56. f the battery power becomes insufficient while the computer is uploading or downloading data from the SmartMedia card in the camera images image files on the card could be destroyed or an error with the computer could occur Before connecting the camera to the computer confirm that there is enough battery power remaining Also after the image files from the memory card have been downloaded into the computer quickly disconnect the camera It is recommended that an AC adapter sold separately be used if the camera is to be connected for extended periods of time Caution on using the AC adapter Before connecting the AC adapter always make sure that the camera is turned off When disconnecting the AC adapter first disconnect the camera from the computer and confirm that the camera is turned off CAUTION e Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable computer behavior depending on the compatibility between the hub and computer If this is the case connect the camera to the computer directly without using the USB hub Proper functioning of the USB cable cannot be guaranteed for computers that have had their operating systems upgraded from Windows 95 Use other transfer methods such as a floppy adapter sold separately etc p 134 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for computers that provide their USB connector on an expansion card Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for versions of Windows or Mac OS
57. fore Print reserve taking the SmartMedia card to a DPOF PLAY equipped photo lab Playback ROTATE Allows individual images taken with the Rotated playback camera on its side to be rotated so that they are played back vertically INFO Selects whether or not to display image Image information information set during shooting on the display monitor EDIT Changes the image color or reduces the Edit image size CARD SETUP Card setup Erase all frames Allows all images that are not protected to be erased Format Formats initializes SmartMedia cards Used only when necessary Allows setting of the number of images that ndex display will be shown on the monitor at one time when index display is being used Retaining all settings in memory even after Clear settings the power is turned off SET Selects whether or not to have the camera Settings Beep sound use beeping sounds to indicate alerts Allows setting of date and time information Date amp time 9 Allows the monitor brightness to be Monitor adjustment adjusted Appears in the playback menu only when still pictures are being played back on the monitor Appears in the playback menu only when movie pictures are being played back on the monitor 102 Settings after power is turned off After the power is turned off some user settings will be retained in the camera s memory b
58. gh the lens into electrical signals On this camera light is picked up at 2 11 million points and converted to RGB signals to build a single image Contrast Detection Auto Focus This is a method used to measure the distance to the subject The camera determines whether the image is focused by detecting the level of contrast in the subject Conventional Photograph This refers to the system of recording images using silver halide This is the method for recording images on film in conventional non digital photography This system is in contrast to still video and digital photography DCF Design rule for Camera File system A standard formulated for image files by the Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA Digital ESP Electro Selective Pattern light metering A light metering method that determines the exposure by metering and calculating the light levels in the center and around the periphery of the image separately 148 DPOF Digital Print Order Format A format used for recording automatic print settings for digital cameras By recording which images are to be printed the user can automatically have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format Eclipsing Vignetting This refers to the situation where there is an object that obscures part of the field of view so that part of the subject is not photographed Vignetting also refers to the situation w
59. hat you are not CARDCARD SETUP deleting important picture data before performing Erase All Frames a card on which pictures CANCEL q GO have been stored Set Protect to images you want to keep Erase All Frames cannot be Press gt performed on cards affixed with write protect seals Remove the write protect seal from the card Settings before attempting to erase The write protect seal cannot be reused after it has been removed E ge from the card i Erases all pictures on the card For details see p 116 CANCEL lt GO gt OK CAUTION e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while erasing pictures Doing so could result in damage to the data on the card E aE YES NO CANCEL XM Tol Xe 4 115 senbiuyse YODqAb g peouDApY a To Initialize Format a Card Using SmartMedia cards by companies other than Olympus as well as cards formatted on another device including a personal computer may result in longer image writing times and decreased storage capacity Such cards should be reformatted by the camera before use Using Olympus brand pre formatted cards is highly recommended When a card that needs to be formatted is inserted into the camera the camera will automatically go into formatting mode For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 Before formatting a card beware of the following e All images incl
60. here the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens so that the photographed image includes objects not seen through the viewfinder Vignetting can also occur when the incorrect lens hood is used and shadowing appears in the corners of the image EV Exposure Value An exposure measurement system in which the exposure for an aperture of Fiand a shutter speed of 1 second is taken as EVO The EV value then increases by 1 each time the aperture increases by one F stop or the shutter speed increases by one increment EV can also be used to indicate brightness and ISO settings Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image The exposure is determined by the time for which the shutter is open shutter speed and the amount of light that passes through the lens aperture ISO A method for indicating film speed laid down by the International Organization for Standardization ISO e g IS0100 Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light so that images can be exposed even in low light conditions JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A compression format for color still images Photographs images shot using this camera are recorded onto the SmartMedia card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ HQ or SQ By downloading these images to a personal computer users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images
61. hile sequential shooting is in progress it will remain in that mode even when the camera is switched back to the previous shooting mode setting p 87 CAUTION e To avoid losing image data never open the card cover remove the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the green lamp is blinking HELP e The number of sequential pictures that can be taken varies depending on the record mode and the number of storable pictures on the card e To avoid the effects of hand shaking shutter speed is limited to a maximum slowest speed of 1 30 of a second For this reason darker subjects may appear in the resulting pictures looking darker than they actually are e The camera takes a short while after pictures have been taken to record the image data onto the SmartMedia card the green lamp will blink 58 Using the Selftimer For when the photographer wants to be in the picture Using a tripod is highly recommended Selftimer lamp Monitor Selftimer mark 1 Secure the camera on the tripod 2 Open the lens barrier The camera turns on in shooting mode 3 Press V on the arrow pad The monitor will illuminate 4 Press V on the arrow pad repeatedly until the selftimer mark is displayed on the monitor 5 Set up your shot then full press the shutter button e The selftimer lamp lights up for ten seconds then blinks for two seconds before the picture is taken e The selftimer
62. hoice always check the recorded image by playing it back on the monitor When setting the ISO level to low use a tripod and the selftimer to avoid blurriness due to slow shutter speeds and excess movement of the camera p 59 78 Monitor Switching from AUTO makes the ISO sensitivity appear Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the AUTO mode To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 79 senbiuyose Buyooys peoupApy o Enlarging Shots Even Further Digital Zoom If you find that the camera s normal optical zoom does not provide enough magnification use the digital zoom function to increase magnification to up to 9x Within the digital zoom range 3x 9x image quality becomes grainy For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Shooting Group Menu Items Press to highlight DIGITAL PANORAMA ZOOM The setting screen will be displayed ICANCEL lt SET Settings DIGITAL ZOOM OFF default setting at power on OF o Optical zoom is set at 3x ON ON 3x zoom uses optical zoom only with zooms 3x to 9x using digital zoom When set to ON the monitor will illuminate CANCEL lt SET OK Monitor The digital zoom range 3x 9x is displayed in r
63. idia 42 To Avoid Accidentally Erasing Pictures You Want to Keep IimaGe PrOte ction acions teste cescvveceacccese vucstaseensetcvanenniceescarodeneeceuad 44 One Frame Erase 45 Possible Printing M th dS iesirea didanani 47 Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures 0 0 00 POInts 16 Remember orosenie TE Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance Subjects Difficult to Get in Focus 00 When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting ne eee 2 Determine the Position of the Subject After Focusing 52 Fixing a Far Distance FOCUS 0 cece 53 Taking Close up Pictures Macro Mode m Taking Sequential Shots 0 w OT Using the Selftimer Taking Movie Pictures Using the Flash nsee Switching Between Flash Modes AUTO FIOSI ss ccssssiccavincvesasiannnninn 66 Red eye Reduction Fill in Flash No Flash Night Scenes Night Scenes Red eye Reduction ce eeseeeeeeesseeeseeeeeeteeeeeeaeees 68 Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques 69 Use of the Shooting Menu 8s Functions of the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu ees Spot Metering Placing Exposure Priority on the Center of the Subject 74 Correcting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation eee 76 ISO Light Sensitivity Level Setting ISO Sensitivity 0 eee eee 78 Enlarging Shots Even Further Digital Zoom Creating Panoramic Pictures Panorama Functi
64. ighlighted in green In the example at left Settings group is selected e The current setting for each item is indicated in to the right of each item name EXIT OK SET gt 4 Press gt on the arrow pad e One of the items is highlighted Items for selection in green 5 Press A or V on the arrow pad to move to the desired item e The selected item is highlighted in green In the example at left Index Display is selected ae xe SET gt 104 6 Press gt on the arrow pad e The possible settings for that item are displayed 7 Press A or V on the arrow pad to highlight the desired setting e The selected item is highlighted in green The example at left shows the Index Display setting set to 16 CANCEL q _ SET OK 8 Press the OK button e The setting is changed and the menu returns to the first screen 9 Press the OK button twice e The new setting is recorded in the memory and the menu goes off To cancel the change To cancel the setting in step 8 press lt on the arrow pad instead of pressing the OK button 105 senbiuyoe 4ODqAb d peouDApY gt To Play Back Still Images One by One automatic Playback Images the first frames of movie pictures are automatically played back in order This is useful for reviewing images in sequence Before displaying the playback menu be sure to display an image that does not have the movie
65. il the lens fully retracts then close the lens barrier the rest of the way e The power is turned off e Close the lens barrier firmly until a clicking sound is heard If the lens barrier is not securely closed the flash is not able to be closed 3 Close the flash CAUTION e Do not press firmly on the lens when closing the lens barrier It could cause scratches or damage NOTE e The pictures you have taken are stored on the SmartMedia card Stored images will not be lost when the power is turned off or when the batteries are replaced 34 Playing Images Back The previous chapter explained how to take still pictures and check them immediately Chapter 3 explains how to check all of the pictures you have taken together once you are finished shooting as well functions like connecting the camera to your television set for convenient playback Once you ve taken a few shots with the camera according to the instructions in Chapter 2 read the following section Getting Started then refer to the appropriate pages to start learning about the playback functions you want to use 35 Getting Started Turning the Power On in Playback Mode 1 Make sure the lens barrier is closed 2 Press the monitor button 10 e The camera turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken e NO PICTURE is displayed on the monitor if no pictures have been taken Any problems with the card
66. images Reserve cancel Printing can be cancelled for all images e A screen allowing you to select images is displayed ee 3 Press A or V on the arrow a el amp The zoom lever may be pushed toward wide angle as necessary to see a list display Press the arrow pad to select the images you want to print lt Displays the previous image gt Displays the next image 6 Press A on the arrow pad for at least 1 second until the print reserve mark 4 appears 110 Printing Using DPOF Compatible Printers or Photo Labs continued 7 To cancel print reserve press A on the arrow pad for at least 1 second again until the print reserve mark disappears 8 Press the OK button e Print reserve information is recorded on the SmartMedia card and the menu returns to Print reserve the first screen mark To set print reserve for all images In step 3 select all frame reserve then press the OK button Print reserve will be set for all images If printing is completed Print reserve instructions remain on the SmartMedia card even after images are printed When selecting new images for print reserve first erase the current print ordering instructions In step 3 select Reserve cancel then press the OK button This will erase all print reserve settings currently stored on the card HELP e Print reserve is not possible if there is no free memory on the card or if the card has bee
67. ing the USB Driver For Windows 98 98SE users only 1 zoon After connecting the camera to the computer the computer will recognize the camera as new hardware and the screen shown at left will be displayed cs has found nen raaae andis locating the soilune fori 2 Click the Next button J Aeree disri stare pogem batmates a hardvere devie nork 3 Confirm that Search for the best driver for your device Recommended is selected then click the Next button 4 Place the included software CD in the computer s CD ROM drive and wait for a moment e If some other software installer screen appears when the CD is set in the drive click the pe eee Quit button to make it oie aos disappear eS ae ex CAMEDIA Master CD ROM 124 Connecting the Camera to a Computer continued 5 Click the check marks on both Eames Floppy disk drives and CD merce ROM Drive to remove them from the list Next click Specify a location and check then click the Browse button 6 Click to open the USB folder and select the Win98 folder by double clicking on it then press the OK button 7 Continue clicking the OK buttons until a message informs you that installation is finished e If this message does not appear try connecting the USB cable again 8 Click the Finish button to make the message disappear gar es e If further mes
68. is turned off To make the camera retain the selected flash mode even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF p 98 HELP e f the orange lamp next to the viewfinder is blinking it means that the flash is being recharged and it is not possible to shoot Take your finger off the shutter button and wait for the orange lamp to go out before shooting again e When using the flash in macro mode p 55 a portion of the picture may be cropped the contrast may be too extreme After shooting be sure to check such pictures on the monitor CAUTION e If the flash is pressed down while taking a picture it does not fire and could cause the image to be dark 65 SOINJold 1 4 9 ii In auto flash mode the flash will automatically fire in lowlight and backlit conditions Viewfinder AF target mark To fire the flash in a backlit shot position the subject inside the AF target mark Red eye Reduction When shooting people eyes may appear red Use the red eye reduction flash mode to compensate for this phenomenon Monitor HQ Eyes appear red Red eye reduction flash mark In the red eye reduction flash mode the camera will emit a series of rapid pre flashes before the actual flash fires This makes the subject s pupils contract significantly reducing the red eye effect Be sure to hold the camera firmly until the shutter releases which takes
69. it is pushed all the way in 4 Close the card cover so it clicks into place e If the card cover is not properly closed the camera will not turn on Insert the SmartMedia card To remove the SmartMedia card Pull it in the opposite direction as that indicated in step 3 Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera power is turned on Doing so may destroy the image data on the card Destroyed images cannot be recovered When using non Olympus brand cards Use only 3V 3 3 V cards 5V cards can not be used Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted by computers or other devices may not be recognized by the camera Also the time required for writing to the card could become longer or the number of possible shots could be reduced Before making use of the card use the camera to format it p 116 10 Using the Card What is SmartMedia SmartMedia is the type of memory card this camera uses Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted overwritten and or edited on a PC Compatible SmartMedia cards e Provided 8 MB standard card e Optional Olympus 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB cards e Market available 3V 3 3V card 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB cards 2 MB cards cannot be used m Contact area The area where the card comes into contact with the camera pepnys buyog W
70. l turn on after a picture is taken display the most recent picture for a short time then go off again CANCEL lt 4 SET OK 93 s nbiuyo uyooy peoupApy a Confirming Pictures Directly After Shooting continued Taking pictures during Rec View playback Even when the monitor is displaying an image during Rec View it is still possible to shoot as long as the green lamp beside the viewfinder has gone out 94 Changing How File Names are Assigned File Naming Pictures are stored in the camera s memory media as files It is possible to change the rules by which these files are named This setting remains in memory even after the power is turned off For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 File names and folder names Image files and folders are named with letters and numbers as follows The camera automatically assigns file and folder numbers DCIM lt Card folder L OLYMP lt Subfolder L Pmdd jpg 3 File a Folder No 1 pontnak2 File No 0001 9999 1993399 Day 01 31 1 When file numbering reaches 9999 the numbering returns to 0001 for the next file a new folder with a number increased by 1 is created and subsequent files are stored in this folder 2 The months January through September are represented within file names by the numbers 1 through 9 The months October November and December are represented with the letters A B and C respectively 3 Fil
71. lso the higher the resolution the fewer the number of pictures that can be stored The TIFF mode is very slow and can store relatively few pictures The initial setting is set to HQ 87 senbiuyse Buyyooyus peoupApy o TIFF 1600x1200 E1280XI601NORMAL 1280x960 HIGH 1024x768 1024x768 NORMAL 640x480 HIGH 640x480 NORMAL HIGH CANCEL lt 4 SET OK CANCEL lt 4 SET OK TIFF allows you to SQ allows you to change the change the number of number of pixels as well as pixels the compressibility Monitor Record mode is displayed Tip on selecting a record mode The record mode can be selected depending on how you will be using the picture e If you want to send the picture attached to an e mail select SQ e If you want to display or print out the picture with a computer select HQ or SHQ e If you want to process the picture on your computer select TIFF Picture Preferences Quality vs Quantity continued Restrictions when using of high image quality settings Selecting a high resolution setting increases the amount of time you must wait after taking a shot the green lamp continues to blink longer increases the length of playback time and reduces the number of pictures that you can store on a card The number of pictures you can store on a card is significantly reduced if you select TIFF Selecting a higher quality setting increases the amount of time required to store
72. mark For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 Playback Group Menu Items Press the OK button to highlight Automatic playback will begin PLAY 2s G ROTATE INFO OFF EDIT Wes lt 4 SET Ending the task To end automatic playback press the OK button Automatic playback does not end even when all images stored on a card have been displayed Rather the display will return to the beginning and begin the automatic playback again Further unless an AC adapter is being used the camera will revert to standby mode after about 30 minutes and the power will automatically go off 106 To Play Back Movie Pictures Movie Playback When playing back movie pictures before going to the playback menu the images with the movie g mark that you would like to play back have to be displayed For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 First display the image with the movie mark that you would like to playback and then go to the playback menu p 102 Playback Group Menu Items Press gt to highlight amp Movie playback will begin shortly CANCEL lt 4 GO Operations during playback I To pause playback press any button on the arrow pad 2 While the camera is on pause the following operations are possible A Returns to the beginning of the movie picture V Advances to the end of the movie picture gt
73. me printers and photo labs may not be able to include date and time information on prints 48 Taking Better Pictures The arrow pad allows easy setting of focus flash type and a number of other convenient functions This chapter explains functions that will be useful to remember in helping you to take better pictures Once you ve taken a few pictures and familiarized yourself with the contents of Chapter 2 browse the following sections to find more information that will help you master the camera s various features and functions 49 Points to Remember Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance The image as seen through the viewfinder does not always match up with the final picture depending on the distance between the subject and the camera Viewfinder Picture frame Close up working range When shooting subjects 1 5m 59 to the viewfinder picture frame shows the area that can be shot However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject Zooming in pulling the zoom lever towards T makes this discrepancy even larger When shooting close ups you can determine the exact picture area by viewing the monitor However it is more difficult to hold the camera steady using the monitor which may result in blurry images The batteries will also drain more quickly NOTE e Use the macro function when shooting particularly close objects from around 20 to 80cm
74. monitor 85 senbiuyose Buyyooyus peoupApy a Adjusting the Tone continued Monitor Switching from AUTO makes the white balance mark appear Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the AUTO mode To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 86 Picture Preferences Quality vs Quantity Record Mode The camera offers four different recording modes resolutions that can be selected depending on whether you want better image quality or more pictures Selecting higher image resolutions will result in better quality pictures while selecting lower image resolutions will enable you to store more images in the camera p 21 For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Image Group Menu Items PIC lt WB__ AUTO I HQ Press D to highlight NORMAL The setting screen NORMAL will be displayed CANCEL SET Settings Size Number of pixels 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Quality Settings Compression SHQ High TIFF None SQ SHQ Low 1600 x 1200 HQ High 1280 x 960 CANCEL 4 SET OK SQ High Low 640 x 480 The higher the resolution the longer the recording time time the green lamp is illuminated and the longer it takes to play back the picture A
75. n e Use the AC adapter appropriate for your region Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet Never plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands In the unlikely event that the AC adapter cord becomes hot or you see or smell smoke unplug it immediately and discontinue use If there is any problem or malfunction with the AC adapter or camera please contact your Olympus dealer or an authorized Olympus service center for assistance Do not use any adapter other than the Olympus adapter Using a different adapter can damage the camera or the power source or cause other malfunctions Olympus will not be responsible for damage caused by the use of other AC adapters When unplugging the AC adapter always grasp the body not the cord of the adapter Do not pull bend twist or modify the cord If the cord is gouged or otherwise damaged stop using the adapter and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Always unplug the adapter when the camera is not in use 16 Learning the Basics The fastest way to learn to use the camera is simply to start taking pictures with it This chapter explains turning the camera on taking still shots checking how they came out and turning the camera off Please have the camera in hand and practice the operations described as you read the following chapter 17 Turning the Power On Slide the lens barrier open 1 Slide the lens barrier open until it click
76. n covered with a write protect seal e It may take a few moments for the print reserve mark to appear e Some printers and photo labs may not be able to include date or time information on prints 111 s nbjuy2 1 YODqAb g Pa2UDApY a Rotating Images During Playback Rotated Playback Images taken with the camera held vertically will normally be displayed on their sides when played back on the monitor The rotated playback function allows you to rotate such images to the upright position Display the image you want to rotate before the Playback Menu is displayed Protected p 44 images may not be rotated This setting is retained for images even after the camera is turned off and on again For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 Playback Group Menu Items PLAY a ROTATES _Press to highlight ROTATE INFO OFF The setting screen will be EDIT displayed ICANCEL lt SET Settings ROTATE 90 90 Rotates the image 90 degrees to the 90 right clockwise for playback 0 90 Rotates the image 90 degrees to the left counter clockwise for playback CANCEL 4 SET OK 0 initial setting Returns the image to its original rotation 112 Displaying Image Information on the Monitor Image Information Display Information recorded with the image when it was shot can be displayed on the monitor This information appears 3 sec
77. ng on the computer s operating system Please consult the computer manufacturer for more information about your computer s operating system and the level of USB support Notes on First Time Use Software Needed for Operating System Gonnection Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Mac OS 9 9 1 1 None None Install the USB driver Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition 98SE USB driver 2 included software CD software after connecting the USB cable p 124 Windows 95 Windows NT System 7 5 1 Mac OS 8 5 1 USB connections are n other transfer methods adapter sold separate ot supported Use such as a floppy disk y etc p 134 1 For Macintosh computers running Mac OS 8 6 systems with the following specification have been verified as to be compatible e Standard USB equipped e Mac OS 8 6 and USB MASS Storage Support 1 3 5 have been preinstalled at the time of shipment Contact Apple Computer Inc for USB support 2 Newest version download able from the Olympus Website too Playing movie pictures on the computer requires QuickTime 4 0 or higher QuickTime 4 0 is available on the included software CD 120 Do not leave the camera connected for an extended period of time when using the batteries The camera will automatically turn on when it is connected to the computer Also while it is connected the camera will not go into standby power saving mode I
78. nging a setting to shoot pictures To change the setting temporarily while shooting follow the procedure below 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 2 Take the picture with the setting displayed in the menu e The picture is taken with the setting currently selected in the menu 3 Press lt on the arrow pad twice then press the OK button e The changed setting returns to the default setting and the shooting menu turns off 73 senbiuyse Buyyooyus peoupApy a Spot Metering Placing Exposure Priority on the Center of the Subject If a shot is backlit ordinary photometric settings digital ESP metering will make the subject appear too dark To compensate for this switch the camera over to the spot metering mode in the shooting menu This feature is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of backlighting For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Shooting Group Menu Items CAM lt EEIESESPH Press gt to highlight C3 The 0 0 J setting screen will be ISO AUTO gi DIGIALZOOMLOFF 9 SP Aved PANORAMA ICANCEL lt SET Settings Lo ESP Digital ESP metering ES This is the default setting when the power is turned on SPOT Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the light available in the image area However the calculation will be biased to the center of the image area CANCEL q SET OK SPOT Spot metering Adjust the light metering at
79. ns barrier e There is no card in the camera gt Insert a new card into the camera e The card is full gt Insert a new card erase unwanted images or transfer the data to a computer and delete all of the pictures from the card e The card is defective gt Refer to the error chart e A write protect seal has been placed on the card gt Remove the write protect seal or insert a new card into the camera e The flash has not finished charging or the previous picture is being written to memory gt Remove your finger from the shutter button and wait until the green lamp or the orange lamp stops blinking e The memory gauge is illuminated gt The camera s internal memory is full Further shooting will only be possible if the memory gauge is no longer illuminated e The memory gauge is illuminated after movie shooting gt The movie pictures taken are being written to the card Wait until the memory gauge is off e The batteries are dead Replace with new batteries e The battery power is low gt Replace with new batteries Do not open the battery compartment cover when the green light is blinking 138 The flash does not fire e The flash is not fully opened Use your finger to push the flash housing all the way up before resuming use e The subject is well lit gt Set the flash mode to Fill in if you want the flash to fire regardless of lighting conditions The flash does not work with shooting in the sequenc
80. o review them collectively or display them on your TV This chapter explains how to turn the power on for playback view the images and turn the power off Read this after you ve taken a few practice pictures as explained in Chapter 2 Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures This chapter explains how to focus the camera as well as how to set and use macro mode flash mode selftimer movie shooting and other convenient functions that will help you take great pictures Read this chapter after you have familiarized yourself with Chapter 2 and taken a few pictures with the camera Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques All the functions for using various advanced shooting features are explained in this chapter Refer to each of these functions as needed Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques Playing back movie images as well as other useful display functions are explained in this chapter Refer to each of these functions as needed Chapier 7 Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer The included USB cable can be used to send pictures stored on the camera to a personal computer for further processing and printing This chapter explains the steps used to send images from the camera to a computer Vil Appendix You will also find a troubleshooting guide and explanations of the key technical specifications Additional information The following may appear at the bottom of each page CAUTION These sections contain important precautions
81. on m Adjusting the Color Tone White Balance se eseseeeseeeisiereseininereerernrnee Picture Preferences Quality vs Quantity Record Mode e eee 87 Making Images Sharper Sharpness eeee Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast Contrast Confirming Pictures Directly After Shooting Rec View Changing How File Names are Assigned File Naming To Retain Settings Even After Power is Turned Off Clear Settings Turning Off Warning Sounds Beep Sound eects es To Adjust Monitor Brightness Monitor Adjustment 0 ee 100 Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques fatness 101 Use of the Playback Menu Functions of the Playback Menu ccscsesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeteneeeaeens Using the Playback Menu c cccc cece ee ee eeeeceeneeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeenneenanies To Play Back Still Images One by One Automatic Playback To Play Back Movie Pictures Movie Playback ccceseeseseeeeteeeeees Contents continued Printing Using DPOF Compatible Printers or Photo Labs PHIREFIOSEING eera aan E e Canaan Rotating Images During Playback Rotated Playback Displaying Image Information on the Monitor Image Information DISPlAY ssiiccmiiciccccssmicsaisiiiedsemie 113 Changing the Color or Size of Images Edit To Erase All Images All Erase Frames To Initialize Format a Card oo eee eeeeeeneees To Change the Number of Frames Displayed Index Displ
82. onds after the image appears on the monitor For operating instructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 Playback Group Menu Items PLAY lt ROTATE INEOMSSISOFFES Press gt to highlight INFO EDIT The setting screen will be displayed CANCEL lt SET Settings INFO OFF default when camera is OFF torneo an ON Displays resolution date time and frame number Depending on the image the movie mark print mark and or protect mark may also be displayed ICANCEL gt _ SET gt OK ON ina i bni CANCEL gt 4 SET OK The following information is added to the default information Size number of pixels exposure compensation value white balance and ISO value Also the file name p 95 is included in place of the frame number For examples of monitor displays see Monitor in Names of Parts p 4 Settings return to the default when the power is turned off Cutting the power will return Image Information Display to OFF To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 113 senbiuyse 4ODqQAb d peouDApY a Changing the Color or Size of Images ait This takes images in black and white or sepia tones Also small images recorded images at low resolution may be made Images that have had their color changed or been changed in size are saved in memory as a new image
83. onitor If you forget to insert the card or if there is any other problem with the card the monitor will display a message Read the message and correct the problem Monitor When the NO CARD error message is displayed e The card may not be inserted properly e Turn the power off p 34 Then remove and re insert the card NO CARD For other error messages e Follow the directions on the monitor For details see Error Codes p 142 Monitor Card Setup When the card setup CARD SETUP screen is displayed e You have inserted a card which needs to be formatted When a card is formatted all of the recorded images on the card are deleted For details see To Initialize Format a Card p 116 117 19 soisog y Buluipe7 m Checking the Batteries When the monitor is turned on it displays the estimated remaining battery life After opening the lens barrier and turning on the power shooting mode the monitor will automatically illuminate display information and then go off after a short time a lights and turns off automatically The batteries are OK and have enough power to take pictures CA blinks and other indicators on the monitor are displayed normally The batteries are low It is still possible to take pictures but the power may cut off while doing so Replace the batteries The monitor will go out and the green and orange lamps next to the viewfinder will Green
84. ontinuous movie length see chart on the next page the level reaches the top and the camera stops shooting Remaining second count Indicates the time remaining before the camera must stop shooting Shooting stops automatically if the count drops to 0 Full press the shutter button again e The camera will stop movie shooting and the green lamp beside the viewfinder will blink e Shooting can continue when the green lamp beside the viewfinder goes out You can check a movie picture you have shot by playing it back on the monitor p 107 61 SOINJOld 1 4 9 ii Movie picture record mode For movie pictures there are two modes with different image sizes and resolutions Movie picture record modes are set with the still picture record mode settings To change them first cancel movie pictures and enter the still picture record mode to set the desired resolution p 87 Items Record Size Continuous Movie on Menu Mode no of pixels length TIFF 320 x 240 approx 16 sec 160 x 120 approx 70 sec The total length of movies that can be stored on a card varies according to the still image record mode as shown in the chart on page 21 Movie shooting will be canceled when the power is turned off C 200 ZOOM only The continueus movie length may be different for C 200 ZOOM models sold in the PAL color system regions if movie pictures are shot with the video cable connected 62
85. ooy peoupApy o Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast continued Settings return to the default when the power is turned off Turning the camera off also resets the contrast to NORMAL To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 92 Confirming Pictures Directly After Shooting rec view If you want to confirm your pictures on the monitor immediately after shooting without using the playback mode set Rec View to ON This will cause the most recently taken picture to be displayed on the monitor immediately The Rec View setting remains even after the camera has been turned off For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Image Group Menu Items IRECIWIEWROFFS Press to highlight REC NAME RESET VIEW The setting screen RESET will be displayed LON SETI CANCEL lt _ SET Settings PREC VIEW ___ Oe efai setting When the monitor is on it displays ON whatever subject is being seen through the camera s lens except directly after taking a picture at which time the monitor will go black momentarily ON The monitor will display the most recently taken picture immediately after it is shot After a short time the monitor will resume displaying whatever subject is being seen through the camera s lens If the monitor is turned off it wil
86. ot displayed press V button repeatedly until it is displayed Monitor 3 Position the subject in the picture frame then press the shutter button and continue to hold it down Q D e The camera will begin sequential shooting e The flash will not activate s N ld 1 4 9 Sunio P i e The camera will stop 16 sequential shooting e When the record mode is set Sequence mark to SQ a maximum of 45 pictures can be taken sequentially e When 45 pictures are shot or the remaining picture count reaches 0 sequential shooting automatically stops i 4 Release the shutter button Up to 45 pictures Taking Sequential Shots continued To cancel sequential shooting To cancel sequential shooting press V on the arrow pad several times until the sequence mark selftimer mark amp and movie mark disappear Sequential shooting can also be cancelled simply by turning the camera off To make the camera retain sequential shooting even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF p 98 Record modes for sequential shooting The record mode may be changed when using the sequence function If the record mode is TIFF it automatically switches to HQ when the sequence function is being used The record mode will return to the previous setting when the camera is switched back to the previous shooting mode setting However if the record mode is manually changed w
87. other Olympus digital camera However there are some limitations depending on the playback camera e Still pictures larger than the maximum picture size available on the playback camera may be displayed as thumbnails e Pictures played back on a camera with a different picture aspect ratio will have black frames e Pictures taken in the TIFF mode may not be played back In some cases incompatible picture sizes may prevent playback These limitations also apply to printing out pictures via a camera that prints out directly to a printer e Movie playback time may be limited depending on the size of the buffer memory in the playback camera Movies that exceed the maximum playing time cannot be played back e Movie playback is not possible if the playback camera is not equipped with the same movie picture quality settings resolution shooting speed fps xipueddy 145 Specifications Product type Still pictures Movie pictures Recording medium No of storable still pictures 8MB card Erase Image pickup element Resolution number of pixels White balance Lens Photometric system Exposure control Aperture Shutter Shooting range Viewfinder Monitor No of pixels On screen display 146 Digital Camera Image Recording System for shooting and playing back photo images Digital recording JPEG TIFF non compression DCF compliant DPOF compliant QuickTime Motion JPEG compliant
88. p 55 Subjects Difficult to Get in Focus In most cases you need not worry about focusing a shot as the autofocus feature takes care of most situations However focusing is more difficult under conditions 1 to 3 listed on the next page In such cases the green lamp next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate the shot is out of focus Additionally in conditions 4 and 5 a picture may still be out of focus even though the green lamp lights up to indicate that the subject is focused correctly Under condition 6 it will be the background not the subject that is in focus 50 In these situations first focus your camera on an object that is the same distance from the camera as your subject then aim back at the subject to take the picture focus lock p 52 Alternatively set the focus on co quick focus p 53 before taking the shot When setting up shots that do not contain vertical lines like as shown in 3 first hold the camera vertically and lock the focus on the subject Then shift the camera back to the horizontal position and take the picture 1 Subjects with low contrast 4 Subjects of varying distances 2 Subjects that appear excessively bright in the center 6 Subjects not within the AF target mark AF target mark 51 s N ld 1 4 9 Suro PA When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting Determine the Position of the Subject After Focusing Focus Lock
89. r is turned off The same function is also available in the playback mode For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Settings Group Menu Items REC VIEW OFF gt SET lt I Press gt to highlight G The CANCEL q SET setting screen will be displayed Settings Adjusting on the side Press the A button The image gets brighter Adjusting on the side Press the V button The image gets darker When you are finished making the setting press the OK button to save it Adjust by shifting the bar up or down while looking at the subject displayed on the monitor 100 Advanced Playback Techniques The playback menu is used for playback functions including playing movie pictures stored in the camera and playing stored images in order After you ve familiarized yourself with use of the playback menu consult the following pages describing each of the various functions 101 Use of the Playback Menu The playback menu is used for playback functions including automatically playing images in order and playing movie pictures stored in the camera See Using the Playback Menu p 104 for information on how to operate the playback menu Item Purpose ie Allows images to be played back in order Automatic playback automatically Slide show Allows movie pictures to be played back Movie playback oh Allows image printing to be set be
90. reen e Your television may produce a black frame around the picture which may be undesirable as it also appears if the image is printed using a conventional video printer e Refer to your TV VCR instruction manual for information about displaying video images e Images shown on screen can be saved to a videotape NOTE e When performing this function we recommend you use the AC adapter sold separately as the power source for the camera e Pictures that have been taken with the camera held vertically can be rotated for easier viewing p 112 43 ong seBbouw BurAvld o To Avoid Accidentally Erasing Pictures You Want to Keep Image Protection Use the protection feature to safeguard images you want to keep Protected pictures will not be erased by One Frame Erase p 45 or by All Frames Erase p 115 The protection setting remains even after the power is turned off 23 1 With the lens barrier closed press the monitor button Ol e The camera turns on in playback mode The monitor displays the last image taken 2 Select the picture that you want to protect by pressing the arrow pad e You may also use the protection feature during one frame display p 38 and in the index display setting p 39 40 3 Press A On on the arrow pad for at least 1 second e Protection is engaged for the selected picture and the protect mark appears in the upper right corner of the picture To cancel the image protec
91. rite protect area Attach the provided write protect seal when you want to protect your data from accidental erasure or overwriting Index area Use the provided index label to indicate the card s contents Note e Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F Storing temperature 20 C to 65 C 4 F to 149 F Humidity up to 90 e Put the card into its anti electrostatic case for storage or transportation e Do not bend drop or apply any physical shock to the card e Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully e Do not touch the contact area of the card 11 Setting the Date and Time Time and date information for each picture are recorded at the same time the picture is taken Therefore before taking pictures be sure to confirm that the date and time settings are correct I 2 3 4 Monitor Settings group menu SET4q Ic CANCEL lt 4 SET 12 Make sure the lens barrier is closed and SmartMedia is inserted p 10 then press the monitor button Ol e When a new card is inserted into the camera the message NO PICTURE will be displayed on the monitor e With the lens barrier open shooting mode you can set the date and time Press the menu button 5 e The playback menu will be displayed on the monitor Press A or V on the arrow pad to move the on screen arrow to SET then press gt Pr
92. ructions see Using the Playback Menu p 104 Settings Group Menu Items Press to highlight The a SL a RESET tti il I CARD y CON setting screen will be displayed SET CANCEL lt SET Settings a 4 The monitor displays in quarter 4 screen panels __ 9 The monitor displays in 9th C K screen panels Initial setting 16 The monitor displays in sixteenth screen panels ANCEL Xe When images are displayed in sixteenths the image frame number does not appear To show images catalog style Depending on the index display setting you can display 4 to 16 images at a time index style on a split screen For more about this operation see Displaying All Frames p 39 118 Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer Images can be transferred to a computer in a number of ways This chapter primarily explains how to do this using the special USB Universal Serial Bus cable that comes included with the camera 119 Read Before Connecting to a Computer Connecting the camera to a personal computer using the included USB Universal Serial Bus cable allows you to transfer images stored on the SmartMedia card installed in the camera to the computer s hard disk Using the USB cable to connect the camera and computer may require a computer equipped with a USB connector and certain pieces of supporting software driver which will vary see below dependi
93. s e This turns the power on in shooting mode e The lens extends and the flash pops up Monitor Battery check Record mode e The monitor displays the information shown at left a e After a short time the monitor will go off HQ e f the card cover is not securely closed the power is not turned on even if the lens barrier is opened e To turn off the power see i Turning the Power Off p 34 16 Standby mode If the lens barrier is left open and nothing is operated after three minutes the camera goes into standby mode In this energy saving mode even if the monitor is illuminated it will automatically go off To resume shooting take one of the following procedures e Lightly press the shutter button or zoom lever e Close p 34 and then open the lens barrier e Press any button on the arrow pad the OK button the menu button or the monitor button In the standby mode the camera will turn off completely after about 4 hours of not being used When using new batteries it may take longer for the camera to shut down automatically depending on the type of batteries being used To extend battery life turn the camera off whenever you do not intend to be taking pictures for a while CAUTION e Never open the card compartment cover remove the card or batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is in operation as this could result in damage to the data stored on the card 18 Checking the M
94. s barrier must be closed e Make sure the monitor is off 2 Slide the battery compartment lock from to amp peppjs Bues 3 Slide the battery compartment cover to the side and lift it up to open 4 Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram e When using the lithium battery packs insert them so the CAMEDIA label on each battery is facing the lens side alkaline batteries of the camera e Some batteries may have an insulation seal attached Remove this before using the battery Insulation seal Using lithium battery packs Do not remove the silver label 5 With the battery compartment cover closed press the tab 4 and slide it over e If the battery compartment cover seems hard to close do not force it Slide the battery compartment cover toward OPEN while pressing down to close 6 Slide the battery compartment lock from to CAUTION The CR V3 lithium battery packs are not rechargeable Make sure that the camera power is off before inserting the batteries Alkaline batteries deliver markedly inferior performance especially in cold weather For this reason we highly recommend using lithium battery packs or rechargeable NiMH batteries Do not use zinc carbon manganese batteries Please read battery warnings Do not to touch the inside of the empty battery compartment If the camera is left for about one hour with
95. sages prompting to restart the computer or other actions appear follow their instructions 125 JOINdWOD P O SeINJdIg INOA BulessudIL N Connecting the Camera to a Computer continued Connecting to a Macintosh Check the version of Mac OS and make sure that if the computer can be connected to the camera p 120 Make sure the camera s power is off 2 Open the camera s connector cover 3 Insert the end of the USB cable marked A into the USB connector on the computer 4 Insert the end of the USB cable marked B into the USB connector on the camera e The green lamp next to the viewfinder will be illuminated if the camera is connected to the 8 computer correctly Viewfinder e A card icon usually named untitled will appear on the O desktop i e If the card icon does not appear try connecting the 9 Green lamp USB cable again To continue turn to Transferring Image Files p 127 126 Transferring Image Files Transferring Image Files to a Windows PC If the camera and computer are connected correctly the SmartMedia card inserted in the camera should be displayed in My Computer folder It is then possible to handle the files on the card in the same way you would files on a floppy disk My Va Computer My Computer is Hep QSeach GyFades Hitoy OS x sa gt
96. sed to handle image files See the instructions of Windows Help and in the computer s user manual for more details on copying and moving files Image files transferred to the computer can be viewed using any software application capable of viewing JPEG format files for example image processing software CAMEDIA Master Paint Shop Pro Photoshop etc and web browsers Netscape Communicator Microsoft Internet Explorer etc See the instructions that came with the software for details For users of CAMEDIA Master When images are being manipulated using CAMEDIA Master while the camera is connected to a computer electronic communication between camera and computer cannot take place even if the My Camera icon is double clicked Double click Removable Disk 128 Transferring Image Files continued Transferring Image Files to a Macintosh If the camera and computer are connected correctly the SmartMedia card inserted in the camera should be displayed on the desktop It is then possible to handle the files on the card in the same way you would files on the computer s hard disk Connect the camera and computer according to the steps p 126 e The camera s icon generally Card icon the PC untitled icon is displayed on the desktop s e If the PC untitled icon does not untitled appear it means the camera and computer are not connected correctly Try reconnecting them according to the instructions o o u
97. shots to be taken Panorama shooting WB Canceling automatic color balance White balance adjustment and adjusting the setting to suit daylight overcast incandescent or fluorescent lighting conditions amp Selecting picture size and image Record mode resolution as well as increasing or decreasing the number of storable pictures Sharpens the distinctness and strength of Sharpness the contours of the subject Allows a harder contrast more distinction Contrast between lighter and darker areas for pictures to be selected CARD CARD SETUP Formats initializes SmartMedia cards Card Card setup Used only when necessary REC VIEW Displays the picture just taken even while it Rec view is still being written to the SmartMedia card Selecting how files are named File naming Retaining all settings in memory even after SET Clear settings the power is turned off Settings Setting the camera warning beep sound on Beep sound or off lt D Allows the date and time to be set Date amp time Q Allows the brightness of the monitor to be Monitor adjustment adjusted Settings retained after power is turned off After the power is turned off some user settings will be retained in the camera s memory but others will return to their factory defaults The chart below shows the available settings from this menu Item Possible Settings Spot me
98. sily printed by photo labs offering DPOF services or on DPOF compatible home printers Using Dedicated Printers Sold Separately The P 400 P 200 and P 330N E Olympus printers are designed specifically for Olympus digital cameras Just load the card into the printer then use the printer s buttons to select and manage printing Refer to the individual printers user s manual for more detailed information Using Personal Computer Printers Images can be printed by transferring them to a personal computer and using the computer s image printing software to print them on connected printers See Chapter 7 for details about ways to print images using personal computer printers Please consult the user manuals for the specific personal computer and printer you are using 47 ong seBpuw BulAdld e Possible Printing Methods continued CAUTION e The P 400 P 330N E P 330 cannot be connected to the camera s USB connector e While it is possible to print from the camera through the video OUT jack printer performance will be suboptimal HELP e This camera cannot change automatic print information recorded by other DPOF compatible devices Please change the automatic print information with the DPOF compatible device that recorded the information e Automatic print information recorded on SmartMedia cards by other DPOF compatible devices may be cancelled if new print orders are recorded onto the card using this camera e So
99. splayed on the monitor 5 Confirm the position of the subject with the monitor and shoot Macro mark 55 SOINJold 1 4 9 aie Taking Close up Pictures continued To cancel the macro mode Press A on the arrow pad several times until the macro mark or mark disappears The macro mode can also be cancelled simply by turning the camera off To make the camera retain the macro mode even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF p 98 HELP e Dark shadows may appear when using the flash NOTE e In macro mode the picture area will not be entirely visible within the frame of the viewfinder p 50 Be sure to use the monitor instead of the viewfinder to confirm the picture area before shooting p 28 e After taking a picture check the photographed image by displaying it on the monitor or such 56 Taking Sequential Shots Using the sequence function the camera will continue taking a series of up to 45 still shots When the record mode is set to SQ for as long as the shutter button remains pressed This function is useful for shooting fast moving objects since among the many shots there are likely to be some that show the subject or action as you wish I Open the lens barrier e The camera turns on in shooting mode 2 Press V on the arrow pad e The monitor will illuminate and the sequence mark will be displayed e When the sequence mark is n
100. tering ESP SPOT Exposure Compensation 20 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 ISO sensitivity AUTO 100 200 400 Digital zoom OFF ON White balance AUTO amp Record mode TIFF SHQ HQ SQ Sharpness HARD NORMAL SOFT Contrast HIGH NORMAL LOW Rec view OFF ON File naming NAME RESET AUTO FILE Clear settings RESET HOLD Settings Beep sound ON OFF OJO OJ JOJOIPIPI PI PIR eRIe Date amp time January 1 2001 00 00 Monitor adjustment O Set to the midpoint of the adjustment bar The default settings are indicated in parentheses The icons in the Memory column are designated as follows O The setting remains until it is changed A Turning the power off normally returns the camera s settings to their default values To allow the settings for a particular setting group to be maintained even when the camera is turned off set the clear settings function for that group to OFF p 98 However removing the power supply from the camera will return the settings to their default values even if the clear settings function is set to OFF CAUTION e If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera or if the batteries run down the settings will return to their defaults 71 senbiuyose uyooy peoupApy a Using the Shooting Menu 34567 Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks e This turns power on in
101. the batteries removed and the optional AC adapter sold separately disconnected all camera settings will revert to their initial settings See Battery handling precautions in the Safety Precautions booklet Inserting the Batteries continued Batteries with any part of the outer seal electrical insulation sheath peeling off or any battery split along the seam can leak generate heat or explode Never use damaged batteries in the camera Store bought batteries occasionally may be defective with all or part of the magnetic insulation sheath peeling off Never use batteries in this condition These batteries cannot be used oS CC Batteries with all or part of the electrical E insulation sheath peeled off Seal insulation sheath lt gt Part of the negative electrode has a protruding bulge although not covered with the seal insulation sheath Batteries that have a flat negative electrode Some batteries of this type have their negative electrode covered with the seal insulation sheath while others have no such seal Neither may be used peppjs Bues FI Inserting the SmartMedia Card Always insert a SmartMedia card hereafter called card before taking pictures Make sure the power is off e The lens barrier must be closed e Make sure the monitor is off 2 Open the card cover 3 Insert the card as shown in the diagram making sure that
102. the center Monitor only The center will yield the best exposure results in this mode HQ CJ Switching to spot metering makes the spot metering mark appear I 74 Shooting in the spot metering mode Viewfinder T Look through the viewfinder and position your subject in the center of the AF target mark Half press the shutter button so the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights up e This sets both the focus and the exposure If you would like to make any changes within the composition keep the shutter button half pressed and recompose the shot When satisfied full press the shutter button to take the picture Settings return to the default when the power is turned off When the power is turned off the camera will return to the ESP mode To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned off set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF p 98 75 senbiuyose Buyooys peoupApy a Correcting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation Exposure is adjusted automatically whenever a picture is taken The camera can however be set for shorter or longer exposure in five increments from 2 0 to 2 0 increased decreased by 0 5 If automatic exposure is used subjects containing a lot of white will appear darker while subjects containing a lot of black will appear lighter Adjusting the exposure up for white subjects or down for black subjects will m
103. tion Press A on the arrow pad for at least 1 second again in step 3 The On mark on the monitor disappears CAUTION e Protected pictures are erased when the card is reformatted with the card format function HELP e Protection does not work when a write protect seal is affixed to the card 44 One Frame Erase Erasing unneeded pictures frees storage space for further picture taking Storage space increases by an amount equivalent to that taken by the pictures that have been erased One frame erase cannot be used when a picture is protected or a write protect seal is on the card To erase these pictures you must cancel the protection feature or remove the write protect seal from the card The write protect seal may not be reused after it has been removed from the card 1 With the lens barrier closed press the monitor button 01 e The camera turns on in playback mode The most recent frame is displayed on the monitor 2 Select the picture you want to erase by pressing the arrow pad e You may also use one frame erase in either one frame display p 38 or in the index display setting p 39 40 o0g seBbpu BurAvld o 3 Press V f on the arrow pad for at least 1 second e The one frame erase screen is displayed e To cancel one frame erase press lt 4 Select YES by pressing A or NN gt 4 GO OK V then press the OK button e The camera beeps once and erases the picture To
104. u use the monitor how often you use the flash the type of batteries used and environmental conditions In particular keeping the monitor on constantly will cause the battery to drain more quickly Be sure to turn the monitor off whenever you don t need it and also turn the camera s power off quickly when you are finished using the camera Use of the optional AC adaptor is recommended a How can set the clock in the camera for recording the date on image data The camera does not ship with the date pre set and therefore you must set the correct date before shooting p 12 Leaving the battery removed from the camera for approximately 1 hour will return the date to its un set state a Can I use a filter or a hood with this camera Such accessories cannot be connected to the camera 3 Can use an extension flash with this camera This camera was not designed for use with extension flash units Also a slave unit may not function with this camera a Why do the subject s eyes sometimes appear red in the pictures This red eye phenomenon occurs with all cameras when shooting people using a flash This is caused by the light from the flash reflecting off the back of the eye Red eye varies depending on the individual as well as on shooting conditions such as ambient lighting and distance from the subject Use of the Red eye Reduction Flash Mode significantly reduces this phenomenon p 66 136 a How should I store
105. uding those that have been write protected will be erased When reformatting a card that has been used make sure that you are not erasing important picture data e Formatting cannot be performed on cards affixed with write protect seals Remove the write protect seal from the card before formatting The write protect seal cannot be reused after it has been removed from the card Card Group Menu Items CANCEL lt GO 116 Settings CARD SETUP a co ESS For details see p 115 This initializes the card CANCEL lt Tol Xo 4 Starting and canceling formatting Select H in card setup screen then press the OK button The follwing screen will be displayed Sa a YES B Starts formatting NO NO Cancels formatting CANCEL lt 4 GO OK CAUTION e Once formatting has been started it can not be canceled part way through e Never open the card cover disconnect the AC adapter remove the batteries or remove the card while formatting as doing so could damage the data on the card 117 s nbjuy2 1 4ODQAbiq peouDApY a To Change the Number of Frames Displayed index Display In playback mode you can press the zoom lever and display the images catalog style It is also possible to change the number of images that are displayed on the monitor when using the Index Display This setting remains in the camera memory even after the power is turned off For operating inst
106. und Night Scenes Red eye Reduction O The combination of these two modes works best for taking pictures of people at night Monitor Red eye reduction flash mark Night scene flash mark The night scene flash and red eye reduction flash p 66 both operate at the same time The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1 2 second in low light conditions The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness caused by camera movement The flash will fire automatically when necessary 68 Advanced Shooting Techniques Useful shooting functions are all made available within the shooting menu After you ve familiarized yourself with the use of the shooting menu consult the following pages describing each of the various functions 69 Use of the Shooting Menu The shooting menu allows you to adjust image qualities change the record mode and use the various picture taking functions The functions contained in the shooting menu are divided into 4 groups See Using the Shooting Menu p 72 for information on how to operate the shooting menu Item Purpose Exposure is measured at only the center of Spot metering mode the subject Adjusting image brightness Exposure compensation CAM ISO By setting the ISO sensitivity you can Shooting ISO sensitivity adjust the camera s sensitivity to light DIGITAL ZOOM Allows up to 9x zoom shooting Digital zoom PANORAMA Allows panoramic
107. urns to 0001 HELP e When the folder number has reached 999 or the file number has reached 9999 no further shooting will be possible even if there is free memory space remaining on the card Replace the card when this happens and you will be able to continue shooting Regardless of setting values folder numbers will start again with 100 and file numbers will start again with 0001 NOTE e If a different card containing previously stored files is inserted and the number of files stored on it is greater than the number of files stored on the previous card subsequent pictures will be numbered in sequence following the highest number on the newly inserted card e If folder or file names are changed on a personal computer playback of the images on the camera may become impossible 97 senbiuydse Buyyooyus peoupApy a To Retain Settings Even After Power is Turned Off clear settings If there is a A under the memory column of the chart in Functions of the Shooting Menu p 65 p 103 section the function in question returns to the default setting when the power is turned off Those items marked with a A can be changed and reset to retain the new setting in memory even after the power is turned off OFF Also settings can be set by the Playback Menu For operating instructions see Using the Shooting Menu p 72 Settings Group Menu Items REC VIEW OFF e NAME RESET RESET J ON G SET lt 1a CANCE
108. use the flash mode mark to be displayed on the monitor 23 Monitor Flash mode mark Displayed except auto flash mode 64 Open the lens barrier e The camera turns on in shooting mode 2 Press gt on the arrow pad e The monitor will illuminate and one of the flash mode marks shown in the table below will be displayed e Each time you press gt the flash mode will change to the next mode shown in the table below 3 Press gt on the arrow pad several times until the symbol for the flash mode you want to use is displayed on the monitor See the table on the following page for a description of the various possible flash modes Flash mode Function purpose Auto flash Automatically fires in lowlight and backlit no Mark conditions p 66 Red eye reduction Significantly reduces the red eye phenomenon 4 i e when the flash causes a subject s eyes to appear red in the picture p 66 Fill in flash 4 4 Fires regardless of available light p 67 No flash Flash does not fire regardless of the lighting 4 P conditions Good for taking photos where flash amp is prohibited p 67 Night scenes Taking photos at night using the flash and x slow shutter speeds p 68 Night scenes Red eye Taking photos of people at night using flash reduction x and slow shutter speeds p 68 The flash function will automatically return to auto flash mode when the power
109. ut others will return to their factory defaults The chart below shows the available settings from this menu Group Item Possible Settings Memory Image information display OFF ON Print reserve OFF DATE TIME Index display 4 9 16 Clear settings RESET HOLD Settings Beep sound ON OFF Date amp time January 1 2001 00 00 Monitor adjustment Set to the midpoint of the adjustment bar The default settings are indicated in parentheses The icons in the Memory column are designated as follows O The setting remains until it is changed A Turning the power off normally returns the camera s settings to their default values To allow the settings for a particular setting group to be maintained even when the camera is turned off set the clear settings function for that group to OFF p 98 CAUTION e If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera or if the batteries run down the settings will return to their defaults 103 senbiuyse YODqAb g peouDApY a Using the Playback Menu 34567 With the lens barrier closed push the monitor button 1O e The power turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken 2 Press the menu button amp e The playback menu will be displayed on the monitor 3 Press or V on the arrow pad to change the settings group Playback Card Settings e The selected item is h
110. wn in the circle y e A message will appear indicating that the drive will be stopped m 3 Click on the message e A Safe To Remove Hardware message indicating that it is safe to remove the hardware will be displayed D5 SENPED oma ssm z Sma 4 Click the OK button The USB Disk E device can now be safely removed fiom the system ES 5 Disconnect the USB cable a from both the computer and the camera Double clicking the Remove Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar will bring up the Remove Hardware screen Select the camera from the list of devices then click the Stop button 132 Disconnecting the Camera or Removing the SmartMedia Card continued Disconnecting from a Macintosh When removing the card from the camera or disconnecting the camera USB cable from the computer take the following steps so that a computer error does not occur If the computer generates an error disconnect the USB cable and restart the computer Disconnection Preparations Viewfinder Confirm that the orange lamp beside the viewfinder of the O Orange lamp camera is not lit e If the orange lamp is blinking O wait for it to stop rag the untitled icon on 2 Drag the PC untitled i untitled the desktop to the Trash Or click the PC untitled icon then select Eject from the Special menu in the Finder 3 Press the OK button when the message is displayed 4 Remove
111. xt set of frames A The monitor displays the previous set of frames starting with the frame immediately preceding the one appearing in the upper left corner V The monitor displays the following set of frames starting with the frame immediately after the one appearing in the lower right corner ong seBbouw BuiAdld e 39 HELP Displaying All Frames continued 4 Press the arrow pad to select a frame displayed on screen lt To select the frame to the left gt To select the frame to the right 5 Pull the zoom lever toward Q Telephoto e The monitor displays the full sized version of the selected image p 38 e To display the images again in the index display setting repeat from step 2 e Pressing the A V buttons on the arrow pad for 1 second or more causes different functions to activate p 44 45 40 Checking the Focus by Enlarging a Selected Picture Displaying Close ups This function enlarges a selected image However if the image is marked with the movie mark it cannot be enlarged for display 75 3 with the lens barrier closed e The camera turns on in playback mode The monitor displays the last image taken 2 Select the picture that you want to display by pressing the arrow pad p 38 40 3 Pull the zoom lever toward amp Telephoto e Each time you pull the zoom lever toward Telephoto the image enlarges as follows 1x 1 5x 2x gt 2 5x
112. yback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken 2 Check the images e The information for the picture being played back is displayed on the monitor e Which pieces of information Monitor With image are shown depends on the information display on p 113 camera s settings and the type of image Battery check e All except the protect mark will Print reserve Movie go off after about 3 seconds a Protect Record mode Resolution White balance ISO sensitivity File number Date Frame number 3 Check other images recorded by rapidly pressing the arrow pad lt Displays the previous image gt Displays the next image A Displays the 10th image back V Displays the 10th image ahead HELP e Pressing the A V buttons on the arrow pad for 1 second or more causes different functions to activate p 44 45 38 Displaying All Frames Index Display Setting Multiple images can be displayed on the monitor at once useful when search through stored images for a specific picture 2 5 1 With the lens barrier closed push the monitor button O1 e The power turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken 2 Push the zoom lever toward Wide angle e Several frames are displayed including the currently selected picture e To select the number of frames to be displayed p 118 Monitor 3 inthe index display setting rapidly press the arrow pad to display the ne

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