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3. INDEX OF AVAILABLE OPERATIONS This manual is organized by operating procedures beginning with basic operations and moving forward to more advanced procedures If there is any particular operation you want to perform you can use this index to find the page reference for that operation Shooting Images Ordinary SHOOTING ssccssssdrcescccsccccentsnrehtibtttednnnctdcestPedtienst cde saapaldieeGaleeecanege P 32 Shooting close ups Macro Shooting ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees P 60 Shooting two persons side by side FOCUS LOCK sssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees P 40 Shooting with flash een eee eee ee re eee eee ee ee ee P 56 Shooting in a concert hall or MUSEUM cccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeees PP 58 amp 68 Shooting events at night Sccanivannnaxassnttnsicnsiemneniconnnnensinnennndnammrscannannanunseteiaiee P 58 Shooting a night Scene geo ot ache teets on rerewomeeceeeneden enema aaneccatuertancets P 58 Shooting with back lighting fcvcceccccnnwenvecesnsawervesnienediatecuweedeedereysacneess P 57 Shooting group shots Sell TMG i iecsiieencediccerseseeervrsttier neces P 61 Shooting a moving subject in multiple images Continuous Shooting P 62 Shooting a large number Of images ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeees P 23 Shooting higher quality images cccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeetteeeness P 54 Viewing Images Viewing an image immediately after shooting
4. P 68 Card Card print reservation Continuous shooting This refers to SmartMedia for saving images This feature makes it possible to specify images to be printed from a card and the number of copies of each image A drive mode which allows you to shoot multiple images successively while you press and hold the shutter button P 22 P 74 P 62 Digital ESP Digital zoom DPOF Photometric system which determines the exposure automatically based on digital processing Feature for zooming in on the subject Digital Print Order Format a common recording system used in printing images in a photo lab studio etc P 98 P 61 P 72 SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS 101 images by varying the cameras exposure Fill in flash In this flash mode the flash fires every time an image is P 57 shot regardless of available light Flash off This flash mode disables automatic flash when the camera P 58 is used in a museum where flash is not permitted or in a stadium where the flash light cannot reach the subject Focus lock When the shutter button is half pressed and held the focus P 40 is locked and maintained even if you point the camera in another direction This feature is useful when the subject is not located at the center of the image Formatting Action of making a card usable with this camera Note that P 24 formatting erases all of the images previously saved in the
5. 4 Press to simultaneously display 4 images including the currently displayed image The current image is highlighted in a green frame Pressing amp again displays 9 images simultaneously The current image is highlighted in a green frame To return Pressing while 9 images are displayed simultaneously changes the number of simultaneously displayed images to 4 Pressing lt q again changes it to the single image display VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 45 alaj 5 gt 6l 7 Tip Pressing the arrow pad key while 4 or 9 images are displayed advances the selected image with the green frame to the next image When the last displayed image in the index display is selected pressing the arrow pad key brings up the next index Similarly pressing the arrow pad key moves the green frame position to the previous image Pressing when the first image in the index display is selected brings up the previous index 4 Monitor button To maanify part of image soa ee gnily p g OK me To turn off the monitor first QL pa e restore the original display size and then press the O moni 5 wE 609 Deen ee 1 tor button aa Bag2 1 Press the arrow pad key to magnify the central area of the image by 2X a 2 Press the monitor button q D gt AV lt and gt are displayed on the top bot tom left and right of the screen respectively
6. 3 Move the cross cursor to the desired part of the image using the arrow pad keys 4 Press the monitor button again to return to the double size display of the central area of the 1 image in step 1 J Press the gt arrow pad key to restore the original display size 46 OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Erasing Pictures One Frame Erase You can increase the number of images remaining on a card by erasing unnecessary images Crea buen Operating Procedure ae N Press until the Check that the camera is set to the C Is OK monitorturns on Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment TQ Y 1 Display the frame to erase by press 5 lt gt 0 ing the lt 1 or gt arrow pad key amp gt The frame can also be selected even when a the 4 split or 9 split display is selected Arrow pad 7 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the playback mode menu 1 3 1 3 lt ait K gt 3 Select 4 by pressing the A or OFF V arrow pad key G7 _NO_ NO SELECT gt 20 SET OK 4 Select YES by pressing the lt or gt arrow pad key D Press the OK menu button i The selected image is erased 4 _ OFF The orange lamp on the right of the NO viewfinder blinks during erasure To cancel single frame erasure Select NO and press the Once erased images cannot be OK menu button restored Che
7. The camera turned off automatically Close the lens barrier and then open it again P 30 The camera is connected to a PC Camera operation is not possible while the camera is connected to a PC Dew condensation has occurred Let the camera dry without turning it on Once it inside the camera is completely dry turn it on When the flash does not emit light Cause Remedy See The subject is too bright If you want to use the flash set the flash mode P 58 to the Fill in Flash mode The Continuous Shooting mode is The flash cannot be used in the Continuous engaged Shooting mode When the monitor is not clearly visible Cause Remedy See The monitor brightness is set Adjust the brightness P 52 improperly You are watching the monitor under Shade the sunlight with your hand etc sunlight TROUBLESHOOTING 01 When pressing the shutter button the camera does not take a picture Cause Remedy See The flash is not fully recharged or you Remove your finger from the shutter button and P 37 pressed the shutter button while the press it again when the orange lamp has camera is still processing the last shot stopped blinking There is a problem with the card Check the error message P 89 The card is full Replace the card erase unnecessary image P 46 frames or download images to a PC and then P 47 erase all image frames in the card P81 The battery power has run out dur
8. Refer to this chart whenever you re not sure what the correct operation sequence is For detailed descriptions of each operation page references are provided in this chart lt Shooting mode gt Press lt Press 9 w Press a OK menu button lt Shooting mode menu gt Close the lens barrier lt Playback mode gt Press the display button Press lt P Press gt Press the OK menu button lt Playback mode menu gt Using external devices Flash P 56 Macro P 60 Digital zoom P 59 Flash P 56 Macro P 60 Self timer P 61 Continuous shooting P 62 Exposure compensation P 64 Image quality P 54 White balance P 66 Beep tones P 68 Date time setting P 26 Monitor adjustment P 52 Single frame playback P 42 Magnified image playback P 44 Single frame erasure P 46 All frame erasure P 47 Slide show P 48 Protection P 50 Monitor adjustment P 52 Print reservation P 74 Formatting P 24 Beep tones P 68 Date time setting P 26 TV screen viewing P 71 Printing P 72 Downloading to PC P 77 For shooting images For viewing images TROUBLESHOOTING 89 If an Alarm Message Is Displayed Warning Monitor Display Card absence Error Meaning Card is not inserted or recognized Treatment Insert a card or if it is already inserted remove
9. Multiple images will be shot in rapid succession for as long as your keep the button pressed 6 Close the lens barrier and open it again to restore the default Single Frame Shooting mode 5 ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 63 Flash is not available in the Continuous Shooting mode Even when the flash mode is set to Auto it is switched to Flash Off To prevent camera shake the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1 30 second As a result dark subjects may look darker than in other shooting modes After continuous shooting a longer time than usual may be required to save the images to the card the period in which the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks The maximum number of images that can be shot in succession varies on the record mode and the number of shootable images on the card Do not open the card cover or remove the AC adapter batteries or card while the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder is blinking 64 SHOOTING FEATURES Varying the Image Brightness Exposure Compensation Although the camera s exposure is set automatically you can vary it to change the image brightness in the range of 2 stops to 4 times brighter or 1 4 times darker image in 0 5 stop steps y Use this function to obtain correct brightness exposure when there is significant i contrast difference in brightness in the image If you want a white object to appear as white as possible ad
10. Names of Parts Attaching the Provided Strap Loading the Battery Selecting the Appropriate Batteries Inserting the Provided Card SmartMedia Selecting the Appropriate Card Using a New Card Formatting Setting the Date and Time Holding the Camera 16 PREPARATION Names of Parts Shutter button Card cover For insertion and removal of the SmartMedia card Lens barrier Connector cover Open this to turn the camera on in the shooting mode 7 Nf ONBFe Card cover Strap attaching hole USB connector Connect to a PC with a USB cable AN OUT jack Connect to a TV with a video cable DC IN jack Connect the AC adapter j Tripod socket y Attach the tripod here Gace Battery compartment cover PREPARATION f 17 Flash Viewfinder Self timer lamp Indicates activation of the self timer Viewfinder eyepiece Orange lamp For checking flash status OK menu button Switches the menu screens Green lamp or settings For checking autofocus status Monitor button Switches the monitor display and the playback mode ON OFF AF target mark Position this over the subject you want to focus on LCD panel displaying the image to be shot played back image and other various information Arrow pad For use in menu selection frame number advance digital telephoto operation etc 18 PREPARATION Attaching th
11. card if there are any Frame numbers Numbers assigned to the images in order they are saved P 44 Half press Action of pressing the shutter button halfway In this condition the exposure and focus are adjusted and locked Pressing the button further releases the shutter 102 I SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Macro mode Monitor Monitor adjustment This mode is useful when shooting subjects at close dis tances When the working distance is less than 0 5 meter 1 6 feet the macro mode provides better images LCD panel provided on the rear of the camera It can be used to view saved images and as a viewfinder for shooting It also displays the camera menus for use in setting operations Adjustment of the brightness of the monitor P 60 P 38 P 52 Night Scene Number of shootable images This flash mode fires the flash and then allows the shutter to remain open for a long duration It allows you to shoot both the subject in the foreground and expose the night scene in the background The number of remaining images you can shoot is displayed on the monitor This is variable depending on the card type and record mode in use P 58 P 23 Playback mode menu Protection A menu providing a variety of features to be selected for viewing the shot images Setting to prevent accidental erasure of image data saved on a card P 88 P 50 Record mode Three ty
12. Dee Tenar ged the shutter button all the way Press the shutter button all the The flash is ready way to start shooting with automatic flash When the orange lamp is lit When the orange Release your finger from the lamp blinks The flash is charging shutter button and wait until slowly the orange lamp goes out When both green and orange Battery power is exhausted lamps blink When the orange The camera is writing to or reading from Do not open the card cover lamp blinks rapidly the card Battery power is exhausted or remove the battery Replace the batteries with new ones 38 BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS 5 ca When the monitor is turned on by pressing the 5 monitor button the information displays on the left are N x T shown on the monitor nO l 45 w No of images that can be shot Battery status Shows the approximate number of images you can shoot Remaining battery power is insufficient The display goes out automatically The remaining battery power is too low Replace the batteries with new ones Shooting is possible when the batteries are low but battery power could run out while the image is being processed Shows the quality of the next image to be shot The default setting is HQ High Quality p Page 54 Record mode B Page 54 B Page 54 The default setting is the Auto Flash mode which is not indicated Flash mode No display explicitly B Pages 56 57 gt
13. See A write protect seal is attached to the Remove the seal Note that the removed seal P 25 card should not be reused When an error message is displayed during data downloading to the connected PC Cause Remedy See The cable is not connected properly Check that it is connected properly P 81 The camera is off Press the monitor button to turn the cam P 30 era on It is recommended to use the AC adapter P 70 optional when the digital camera is connected to aPC Observe instructions given in the installation P 81 manual of the USB driver and make sure that the camera is recognized by your PC The battery power is low The USB driver is installed incorrectly in your PC TROUBLESHOOTING 03 If Image Quality Is Poor When the image is too bright Cause Remedy See The flash mode is set to the Fill in Close the lens barrier to restore the Auto Flash P 56 Flash mode mode or select the Fill In Flash mode The subject was too brightly Correct the exposure or shoot the subject from a P 64 illuminated different angle or point the camera in a different direction and lock the exposure When the image is too dark Cause Remedy See You blocked the flash with your Hold the camera correctly taking care not to P 28 finger etc cover the flash surface The subject was out of reach of the Shoot the subject from a distance of less than P 56 flash about 3 m 9 8 ft You shot a
14. Selecting RESET clears all reservation 6 if the card already contains reservation data made by this camera the mes sage PRINT ORDERED is displayed after step 3 together with the reserved frame numbers and print counts To cancel previous reservations select RESET and press the OK menu button 76 pa OPTIONS Operations Available with Your PC You can download images from the camera to a PC and take advantage of PC based image processing and other features provided with commercially available application software With CAMEDIA Master Storing image data on a PC hard disk Viewing high resolution images on the PC screen Inserting images shot in documents Attaching images to e mail Inserting text into images to make calendars or postcards Copying images or documents containing images onto an MO or CD R disk Retouching of images by adjusting the hue brightness etc What you can do with your PC depends on the software running on your PC and on its operating environment For details please refer to your PC s instruction manual and the manuals of the software you are using VIEWING aal 71 Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC Use this flowchart to find the best way to download images that have been shot with this camera to your PC Start Does your PC have a USB interface Is there a connector marked gt on your PC No Does yo
15. Shooting Mode f Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained Focus Lock 30 eas SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Pictures 1 To start shooting Simply open the lens barrier The camera turns on 2 To end shooting Simply close the lens barrier The camera turns off To save battery power When starting shooting 4 Sleep mode When no operation is performed for 1 minute with the lens barrier open the camera enters the Sleep mode This mode reduces the consumption of battery power and automatically switches off the monitor To resume shooting do any one of the following Press the shutter button gently Close the lens barrier and open it again When ending shooting Press any of the arrow pad keys OK menu button and monitor button OLYMPUS Note Images stored on the card are saved even after the camera turns off or the batteries are replaced Try to minimize power consumption as much as possible if you don t expect to use the camera for a while Turn the power off by closing the lens barrier 76 Never attempt to open the card cover or take out the card or battery while the camera power is on Otherwise the image data on the card may be destroyed Double clicking BASIC SHOOTING 3 To view a recorded image immediately after it has been shot while the lens barrier is open Quick View Playback 1 Press the monitor button twice double clicking This switches
16. a Print Reservation on Smart Media Card Operations Available with Your PC Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC Downloading Image Data to Your PC 70 OPTIONS Using the AC Adapter optional The optional dedicated AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a house hold power outlet Household power outlet 9 Do not unplug the AC adapter when the camera is on Doing so may cause problems with the camera s settings if the camera is connected to a TV or PC for a long period while the camera is powered by batteries the power supply may run out during operation potentially damaging the image data To prevent this we recommend you power the camera from the AC adapter Observe the following points to prevent a fire Use an AC adapter that matches your local voltage For more information contact your dealer or local Olympus service rep resentative Do not unplug the AC adapter when the camera is turned on Doing so may affect camera settings Do not use the camera if the AC adapter is not plugged in completely Never plug or unplug the AC adapter into from a power outlet with wet hands In case of abnormality with the AC adapter or cord such as abnormal heat burning smell or smoke immediately unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and contact your dealer or local Olympus service representative Never use an AC adapter other than that supplie
17. and insert it again NO CARD Card full No more image can be shot because the number Replace the card or erase of shootable images have unnecessary images CARD FULL reached 0 Write protect CARD PROTECTED Card error 1 CARD ERROR Playback error CAN NOT OPEN FILE No image Data write to the card is prohibited Shooting playback and erasure are not possible The image cannot be viewed Playback is impossible If you want to save images on the card remove the write protect seal See the SmartMedia instructions Clean the card s connector with a piece of cleaning paper and format the card again A card which cannot be formatted is unusable The image file in use is not compatible with the camera The image should be viewed on a PC etc You are trying to play back a card on which no images have been recorded The camera does not work properly Close the card cover until it clicks O ee If an Operation Does Not Work When the camera does not work properly Cause Remedy See The camera power is off Open the lens barrier to turn the camera on P 30 Batteries are inserted the wrong way Remove and insert correctly P 29 The battery power has run out Replace the batteries with new ones P 29 Battery performance has dropped Warm the batteries by putting them in your P 29 temporarily due to cold pocket before retrying operation
18. displayed it does not mean they are saved For how to save images refer to the user s guide of your PC VIEWING OPTIONS 85 When using a Macintosh with OS9 Make sure the camera is properly A connected to your PC D The desktop of the PC shows an unti tled icon 6 Open untitled 7 Open the DCIM folder 8 Open the 1000LYMP folder 9 Now you can view images JPEG files When images are only displayed it does not mean they are saved For how to save images refer to the user s guide of your PC 86 OPTIONS Note Downloaded images can be viewed using Olympus CAMEDIA Master or other graphic software such as Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop as well as Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer For details refer to your software user s manual For the latest optional equipment visit the Olympus website or see the latest brochures If you have a question related to a camera feature you cannot obtain satisfactory images or you think there is a malfunction please refer to the page below that most closely corresponds with your question Many problems with this camera can be solved easily without the help of Olympus service representatives Simplified Operation Chart If an Alarm Message Is Displayed If an Operation Does Not Work f Image Quality is Poor Frequently Asked Questions 88 ee Simplified Operation Chart
19. image with high quality or a large size or to retouch it on your PC For details on the record modes and how to select them refer to Selecting the Image Quality f Page 54 The number of shootable images is also variable because the data quantity per image is variable depending on the shot subject The image counter may not decrement when an image is shot and may not increment even when an image is erased Even when the number of shootable images exceeds 999 the count displayed on the monitor remains at 999 Cards with a capacity of 4 MB or more can be used with this camera For details on handling your card refer to the instructions provided with it 24 Using a New Card Formatting Before using anon Olympus card or a card which has been formatted or used with devices other than this camera such as a PC be sure to format the card on this camera Operating Procedure OK menu button JA Check that the camera is setto Jx the playback mode Page 42 by pressing the monitor button OK wE Arrow pad 1 3 1 Press the OK menu button ZA NO The 1 shows the playback mode cl OFF per ver lt 5 E NO Z Select by pressing the A or Y arro oad key Playback mode menu 1 3 screen gt Select YES by pressing the lt or D YES gt gt arrow pad key and then 3 press the OK menu button The card setup
20. malfunction Images shot with other cameras may not be viewable on this camera Playback of TIFF and raw data image formats is not possible 44 E OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Image Playback Operations Sy Check that the last image you shot ys is displayed by holding down the monitor button for a moment bere 1 select the image to view using the jaa aaoea 4 lt or gt arrow pad key We Frame operations of arrow pad keys Magnified display Frame gt Frame Press to magnify the central area of the reverse advance amp displayed image to double size spre Pressing P while a double size image is Split display wae ck displayed restores the original image size tae FQ ta Ges AA cade HQ qi 2628 1 12 23 Wad 2 28 p gt 31 12 23 23 3 45 23 45 28 24 5 ma ma 3 qaa gaaa 4 qza 2za2a 5 qa aaaa 6 Press to select 9 Press to select the next frame the image one frame before 1e fies the current i 2 frame ae Gea ca Gies ica Gea Geal Gea Ae Giesl Gea
21. mode only when the working P 60 improperly distance is between 10 cm 0 4 in and 0 5 m 1 6 ft In other case use the normal mode In self timer shooting you pressed Do not stand in front of the camera Press the P 61 the shutter button while in front of the shutter button while using the viewfinder camera The flash mode was set to the Flash Since shutter speed decreases and exposure P 58 Off mode in a low light condition where the flash is required time increases in this mode use a tripod or hold the camera securely TROUBLESHOOTING 05 Frequently Asked Questions o How can I maximize is the battery life Actual battery life is variable depending on the operating hours of the monitor operating frequen cy of the flash type of battery and temperature of the operating environment As battery power consumption is particularly high when the monitor is on it is recommended to turn the monitor off whenever possible You do not have to worry about battery life if you use the optional AC adapter o What do I do if the date saved with the pictured data is not correct The date is not set at the factory You must set the date yourself before shooting images Page 26 Note that the date and time settings are cleared when the camera is left for about a dayr without batteries Q Can a filter or hood be attached to the camera No Q Can an external flash be attached to the camera No o Why do the eyes loo
22. orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks to indicate that the image is being recorded on the card for a few seconds and then goes out When you take a picture it is displayed on the monitor for a short time 4 You can take another picture when the orange lamp goes out BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS f 33 Always press the shutter button gently If you press too hard the camera may move and the image will be blurred If you try to shoot another image before the orange lamp goes out you will not be able to take a picture Wait a few seconds until the orange lamp goes out before retrying shooting The blinking orange lamp indicates that the image you just shot is being processed The length of time required before the camera is ready for the next shot and the number of images that can be shot vary depending on the record mode Never attempt to open the card cover or take out the card or batteries while the orange lamp is blinking Otherwise the image you have just shot will not be saved Existing data on the card may also be destroyed 34 eas SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Monitor A Monitor button fj Check that the lens barrier is G N ope n 1 Press the monitor button The monitor is illuminated Operating Procedure aN 2 Determine the image composition by observing your subject in the monitor o Half press the shutter button to f
23. pressing the lt 1 or gt arrow pad key 7 Press the OK menu button Protection is canceled and the protect indicator fal disappears 9 When the card is formatted protected images are erased Images on a card with a write protect seal attached to it cannot be protected For details refer to the instructions included with the provided SmartMedia 5 er OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Adjusting the Monitor Brightness OK menu button Press until the OK monitor turns on ae Ec 40 I Playback mode menu 1 3 screen Arrow pad LE 373 te hata _ SELECT aSh END OK FF Playback mode menu 3 3 screen lt oooo00 SELECT gt i SET OK Monitor adjustment screen Note You can adjust the brightness of the mon itor to make it easier to see when shoot ing under daylight or in the dark as well as when viewing images on the monitor Operating Procedure alr fe OK Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment 1 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the playback mode menu 1 3 2 Select by pressing the A or V arrow pad key 3 Adjust to the desired brightness by pressing the gt to brighten or lt 1 to darken arrow pad key 4 Press the OK menu button All the images will be displayed at the set brigh
24. s monitor if the files were saved using an application other than Olympus CAMEDIA Master VIEWING OPTIONS 81 Downloading Image Data to Your PC Note You can plug and unplug a USB cable regardless of whether the PC and camera are on or off It is recommended that you plug in the AC adapter to power the camera before you start the following procedure p Page 70 Operating Procedure 1 Connect the end of the USB cable marked A to the USB port on your mon PC O O O gt The location of the USB port varies depending on the PC aT 2 Open the connector cover on the camera oF Connect the end of the USB cable marked B to the USB connector on the camera When the camera starts downloading the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights The connection is complete To USB connector C VIDEO USB DCIN3V OUT When using a Windows PC When using a Macintosh with OS9 I Page 82 I Page 85 For details on operating procedure with Mac 0S8 6 consult your local Olympus representative 82 frema OPTIONS When using a Windows PC f Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC 5 If the PC screen displays the window shown on the left and your PC stops at the window shown in step 6 below go to step 6 If the window disappears go to step 13 on Page 84 6 Click Next in the window shown on the left 7 Select Search for the best driv
25. screen is displayed i PREPARATION 25 4 select by pressing the A or V arrow pad key and then select YES by pressing the lt j or gt arrow pad key To return to the playback mode menu select NO and press the OK menu button i B T E 4 ii YES SELECT Qp SET OKJ Card setup screen ff NO E YES amp 5 Press the OK menu button to execute formatting The orange lamp on the left of the viewfinder blinks and the monitor shows Sag a bar indicating the processing status Note If you are using an optional Olympus card you do not need to format it If the indicator shown on the left appears on the monitor the card NO CARD needs to be formatted Check the following before formatting Formatting erases all images on the card including those which are 9 protected When formatting a previously used card take care not to erase necessary image data Once the card has been formatted images previously stored on that card cannot be restored A card with a write protect seal attached to it cannot be formatted Remove the seal before formatting it Do not reuse the removed write protect seal Once formatting has started it cannot be canceled midway 26 Setting the Date and Time OK menu button Operating Procedure y f Check that a card is inserted and the lens barrier is closed E 1 3 lt Ba ad D SELECT gt Q
26. the camera to the Playback mode the image is displayed on the monitor p Page 42 2 Press the shutter button or monitor button This returns the camera to the Shooting mode you can resume shooting 3 Close the lens barrier The monitor and camera turn off 32 lie SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Viewfinder How to Press the Shutter Button and Focus on the Subject Half Press Full Press Half press Operating Procedure aw Check that the lens barrier is C N open 1 Determine the image composition by positioning the AF target mark over the subject in the viewfinder 2 Press the shutter button halfway half press The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights This condition is called half pressed The focus and exposure are set automatically These settings are locked as long as the shutter button is kept half pressed if the green lamp blinks focus may 9 be incorrect Release your finger from the shutter button hold the camera securely again and half press the button again If the subject cannot be brought into focus see Page 40 Green lamp lights When the distance from the Full press AF target mark camera to the subject is less than lt 0 5 meter 1 6 feet select the w Macro mode I Page 60 3 Press the shutter button all the way full press The camera takes the picture and two short beep tones are generated The
27. this case Q When the batteries are removed or battery power is exhausted a screen set the date and time before shooting Note The Year Month Day display format is selected in the sample screen shown above The date and time can be set in the shooting mode menu 28 _ Holding the Camera Horizontally Vertically The right way to hold your camera Hold the camera with both hands and Hold the camera firmly with your right keep your elbows tight to your body hand and press the shutter button gently Pay attention to the following when holding your camera Make sure you don t block the lens or the flash with your finger or the camera strap 3 Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter button is pressed Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently This chapter describes the basic shooting operations you need to remember when using the camera Although the information given in this chapter is enough to get you started we encourage you to read the chapter entitled Advanced Shooting Features so that you will be able to take advantage of the many exciting possibilities offered by your camera Shooting Pictures Shooting Using the Viewfinder Shooting Using the Monitor Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor in
28. to loss of image data resulting from servicing by a third party who is not designated by Olympus or from other causes The quality of the images shot with this product differs from that of the images shot with ordinary film based cameras Copyright 2001 OLYMPUS CO LTD Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the camera and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Only the USB cable should be
29. 1 mil lion pixels total 1280 x 960 pixels SHQ and HQ modes 640 x 480 pixels SQ mode Full auto TTL presets Clear Sky Cloudy sky Incandescent Lamp and Fluorescent Lamp Olympus lens 4 5 mm F2 8 6 elements in 5 groups equivalent to 36 mm lens with 35 mm camera Digital ESP metering using image pickup device Exposure control system F2 8 F8 1 2 to 1 1000 sec Programmed auto exposure in combination with the mechanical shutter Manual setting is not available 0 5 m 1 6 ft to co normal mode 10 cm to 0 5 m 0 4 in to 1 6 ft macro mode Optical real image viewfinder with AF target and LCD monitor 1 5 inch TFT color LCD monitor Approx 118 000 ing battery power file number print reservation menus etc Flash recharging time Flash working range Flash modes Autofocus Self timer External connectors Date time Auto calendar Calendar power supply Card function Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS QO Approx 9 sec or less normal temperature new batteries Approx 0 2 to 3 m 0 7 to 9 8 ft Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and back light Red Eye Reduction Flash Flash Off Fill In Flash and Night Scene TTL system autofocus contrast detection focusing range from 10 cm 0 4 in to Operating time approx 12 sec DC IN connector dat
30. 7 Page No Shoojing Using the Viewfirider kai Operating Procedure HITR x A Check that the lens barrier is 4 open la S Le 1 Determine the image composition by C E overlapping the subject with the AF target marking in the viewfinder Items to check before Operation Operating procedure 2 Press the shutter button halfway The green lamp ogfffie rigiMof the viewfinder lights nd the foc 5 exposure are set adtomatios iy These settings are locked as long as the shutter button is kept half pressed ee If the green lamp blinks focus D may be incorrect Release you finger from the shutter button hold the camera securely aga n j and half press the button again Wims the subject cannot be brought into focus see Page 34 Operation result Supplementary information 3 Press the shutter button all the way The camera takes the picture and two short beep tones are generated The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks to indicate that the image is being recorded on the card for a few seconds and then goes out 4 You can take another picture when the green lamp goes out Tip Information on Warning Information on factors which convenient capabilities or 36 may lead to a malfunction or recommended techniques operational problems Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided In t
31. ATION 23 Selecting the Appropriate Card y Prepare another card i When you expect to shoot a large number of images while traveling on special occasions etc it is a good idea to bring an extra card in addition to the provided 8 MB card The number of images you can shoot varies according to the card capacity and record mode used Select a suitable card by referring to the following table Numbers of Images You Can Shoot Approximate Numbers SQ HQ Record Mode Standard Quality High Quality SHQ Super High Quality Image size SmartMedia pixels 640 x 480 capacity 1280 x 980 i The commercially available 5 V card cannot be used with this camera Use the Olympus brand card or a commercially available 3 V 3 3 V card lt Unusable cards gt This camera may not be able to recognize a card that is not manufactured by Olympus or Lexar or a card which has been formatted on another device such as a PC To avoid problems you should format each card before using it on this camera Using the Three Record Modes SQ Select this mode when you want to attach the image to e mail simply view it on your PC screen or want to shoot more images per card HQ Select this mode when you need image quality in between SQ and SHQ Images can be enlarged to acertain degree when they are viewed on a PC screen This is the default recording mode SHQ Select this mode when you want to print the
32. CAMEDIA DIGITAL CAMERA C 1 D 100 Reference Manual E Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera E Before using your new digital camera please carefully read this instruction manual and separately provided Safety Precautions and Battery Handling Precautions E We recommend that you take test shots to make sure that the camera functions properly before taking important photographs Read the Following Before Use This section provides important information about using this digital camera Before using the camera please be sure to read the following About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice For the latest information on the product names model numbers etc please consult your local Olympus representative The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy However if you find any errors or incomplete information please contact your local Olympus representative It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information contained in this manual except for personal use Reproduction without permission of the copyright owner is prohibited Olympus will not assume any liability for damages loss of profit or claim from a third party due to improper use of this product Olympus will not assume any liability for damages and loss of profit due
33. If such batteries are used they may cause leakage excessive heat or explosion Some batteries are sold with a partial insulating sheet or without any insulating sheet at all Do not use these batteries under any circumstances The following R6 AA batteries cannot be used Batteries whose exterior is only partially covered or not covered at all by an insulating sheet Batteries whose terminals are raised but not covered by an insulating sheet Batteries whose terminals are flat and not completely covered by an insulating sheet Such batteries cannot be used even if the terminals are partially covered 22 peno Inserting the Provided Card SmartMedia alr J AK A The lens barrier is closed and G K power is off 1 Open the card cover oyu 2 Insert the card in the direction shown in the figure There is an arrow inside the card cover indicating the direction in which the card should be inserted 3 Close the cover securely until it clicks Now the camera is ready for shooting Never attempt to open the card cover or remove the card or batteries while the camera power is on Otherwise the image data on the card may be destroyed Remember that it is impossible to restore image data once it has been destroyed A card is a precision device Do not apply excessive force or shock to it Hold the card by the edges Do not touch the gold colored metallic parts PREPAR
34. Muting the Beep Tones The beep tones generated by the camera may be annoying when shooting images at a wedding theater or when photographing animals You can mute the beep tones in such cases OK menu button Operating Procedure Wr 4 j 4 Check that the lens barrier is Zs open 1 Press the OK menu button x The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1 3 Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen 2 Select m by pressing the A or V arrow pad key Arrow pad 2 3 3 Select OFF by pressing the lt or H E gt arrow pad key ELCH 4 Press the OK menu button AUTO l The camera returns to the shooting lt B ON gt mode Shooting mode menu 2 3 screen D Now you can start shooting with beep tones muted Images can be shot with beep tones muted Note The beep tone muting setting is held in memory even after the camera is turned off The beep tones can be turned on and off from the playback mode menu Pictures taken with this camera can be displayed in many ways offering a wide range of entertainment possibilities This chapter describes various ways to view images including image printing and downloading data to a PC When the camera is connected to a TV PC or printer it is recommended to power the camera from the dedicated AC adapter Using the AC Adapter Optional Viewing Images on a TV Screen Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer Making
35. SP SET OK Press the OK menu button The playback mode menu 1 3 is displayed on the monitor Playback mode menu 1 3 screen Arrow pad e 2 Press the A or V arrow pad key 3 3 to display the menu 3 3 and select 21 01 0196 00 00 3 ISI oooo00 SELECT QEP END gt OK Playback mode menu 3 3 screen Display the Y M D menu by pressing the lt j or gt arrow pad key Select one of the following date time display formats by pressing the A R or V arrow pad key J Y M D Y M D Year Month Day 41 01 01 M D Y Month Day Year 00 00 D M Y Day Month Year Then press the gt arrow pad key P Ka The cursor moves to the figure setting field Date time setup screen 2ke 01 01 00 00 PREPARATION 27 F Set the first figure by pressing the A or V arrow pad key and then press the gt arrow pad key The cursor moves to the next figure 6 Repeat the above steps to set the hour and minutes 21 G 01 00 00 SELECT 0 SET OK 1 22 EJ OO 20 Note The default year setting is 01 indicates the year 2001 7 When the actual time reaches zero seconds press the OK menu button The date and time are set and the screen returns to the playback mode menu 3 3 prompting you to set the date and time will appear on the monitor In
36. When the subject is closer than 0 5 m 1 6 ft use the Macro mode p Page 60 Shooting without using the Macro mode is also possible but correct focus may not be possible The image area shown in the viewfinder is slightly different from the image area that is actually recorded When shooting a close up confirm the image on the monitor Use the monitor EKORO E 36 BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Features of the viewfinder and monitor a B Camera can be held more steadily and amp the subject can be seen clearly even in The actual area of the image as it will be S bright surroundings Also less battery shot can be confirmed lt power is required The image area in the viewfinder may be The camera tends to shake more easily different than that of the actual picture and the image will not be so clear when 5 when the distance from the subject is the surroundings are bright or dark Also 2 short battery power consumption is high F Accurate shooting by checking the area S E N that will be actually be captured when 3 a2 as a p you take the picture The monitor is 2 KSEE switched on automatically when the TE Macro mode I Page 60 is used Viewfinder With the viewfinder the area of the image actually shot is larger For best results use the than the area observed Macro mode Page 60 pene eMac when the subject is located at SX SS o H the ne a distance of less than 0 5 Istance IS short as shown in the
37. a input output connector USB A V OUT jack NTSC or PAL Simultaneous recording in image data Automatic correction in range of 2001 to 2031 Backed up by a built in capacitor Date and time data lost when batteries are removed for over 30 minutes DPOF print reservation 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F operating 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F storage 30 to 90 operating 10 to 90 storage CR V3 lithium battery pack x1 NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries or R6 AA alkaline batteries UM3 manganese batteries cannot be used 110 W x 62 H x 34 D mm 4 3 W x 2 4 H x 1 3 D in excluding projections Approx 165 g 5 8 oz excluding batteries and card Design and specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer 100 SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Glossary of Terms AC adapter Used to power the digital camera from a household AC P 70 power The use of this product is especially recommended when the camera is to be used for an extended period of time such as when it is connected to a PC All frame erasure Simultaneous erasure of all of the images saved on acard P 47 Auto Flash In this flash mode the flash is activated automatically under P 57 low light Back light Condition in which a strong light is behind the subject P 57 Beep tone Sound generated when the shutter is released or when a warning is displayed
38. cidental Erasure Protection It is recommended that you protect important images to avoid accidentally erasing them When an image is protected it cannot be erased Operating Procedure J 4 OK menu butt 7 a Check that the camera is set to the C JN Press until the Playback mode by holding down monitor turns on the C monitor button for a moment Oe gt m Select the image frame to protect by ol OFF pressing the lt 1 or gt arrow pad key 7 Om The frame can also be selected even in the Ha 4 frame or 9 frame display mode we in wia Playback mode menu 1 3 screen 2 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the playback mode menu 1 3 1 3 3 Select by pressing the A or V in NO arrow pad key 4 K gt zD NO 4 select ON by pressing the gt or NO lt arrow pad key SELECT QS SET OK Playback mode menu 1 3 screen D Press the OK menu button The selected image frame is protected al ON gt image locked and the protect indicator is displayed at the top right of the q NO image i ii VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER TA 51 Protect indicator ta Of HQ N W Ng wre Be UN 120 1 3 Ga no lt E OFF gt wW NO NO fu _NO_ m Ki gt NO O Unprotecting an image 6 Press the OK menu button to select Gal Select OFF by
39. ck each image before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing images you want to keep VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 47 Erasing All Pictures All Frame Erase The following operation clears the card of all stored image data B 1 3 No OFF lt D EE No te _OFF 4 D YES gt a NO lt a i B lt E _ NO SELECT Qp SET OK Check the following before erasing images Operating Procedure Check that the camera is set to the G K Playback mode by holding down the A oO monitor button for a moment A 1 Select 4P by pressing the A or V arrow pad key 2 Select YES by pressing the lt or gt arrow pad key and then press the OK menu button 3 Select f by pressing the A or Y arrow pad key 4 Select YES by pressing the lt or gt arrow pad key D Press the OK menu button All of the image frame data saved in the card will be erased To cancel erasure Select NO and press the OK menu button Erasure time may be prolonged if the card has been subjected to print reservation by DPOF m Page 74 This is not a malfunction 9 Erasure is not possible if the image to be erased is protected or Note a write protect seal is attached to the card I Page 51 For details on handling your card refer to the instructions provided with it To prevent destruction o
40. d by Olympus Otherwise the camera or power supply circuitry may malfunction or an unexpected accident may occur Note that Olympus assumes no liability for damage due to the use of AC adapters not specified hazard electric shock or burns When unplugging the AC adapter from the power outlet be sure to hold the main body of AC adapter not the cord Never stretch bend twist or extend the AC adapter cord When you find damage wire disconnec tion or plug contact failure with the AC adapter cord immediately contact your dealer Before plugging or unplugging the AC adapter always ensure that the camera is off regardless of whether the camera is powered by the batteries or not When the camera is not in use be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet This AC adapter cannot charge recharge able batteries To charge rechargeable bat teries use a dedicated battery recharger VIEWING 71 Viewing Images on a TV Screen A V OUT jack Note You can display images on a large yellow TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV set using the video cable Operating Procedure BA yy Check that the TV and camera N are off and that the camera s eC VIDEO USB DCIN3V OUT lens barrier is closed 1 Connect the video cable to the A V OUT jack of the camera and video input connector of the TV 2 Turn the TV on and select the video input For video input selecti
41. dark subject against back Set the flash mode to the Fill in Flash mode P 57 light When the colors in an image shot indoors are abnormal Cause Remedy See The image color tone is affected by Set the flash mode to the Fill in Flash mode P 61 the illumination light The subject does not contain any white Shoot the subject with something white in the P 66 field of view or set the white balance control according to the current lighting condition The white balance control setting is Set the white balance control according to the P 66 wrong lighting condition 04 I TROUBLESHOOTING Cause The lens was blocked by your finger or the strap When part of image is cut off Remedy Hold the camera correctly taking care not to cover the lens See P 28 The subject shooting distance was too close Shoot the image by using the monitor P 34 When the image is out of focus Cause Remedy See The camera moved at the moment you Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter P 28 pressed the shutter button camera button gently shake The AF target marking was not placed Bring the subject to be focused on the center of P 40 exactly on the subject the screen or use the Focus Lock mode The lens is dirty Use a commercially available lens blower to get rid of the dust on the lens and then wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning paper The Macro mode was used Use the Macro
42. e Provided Strap Strap eyelet PREPARATION 19 Loading the Battery The lens barrier is closed and nothing is displayed on the monitor 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow G 2 Lift the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 3 Insert the battery in the direction shown in the figure 4 Close the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 1 J Press the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 2 until it clicks The battery compartment cover is now locked Q 3 If the battery compartment cover will not close easily do not force it Try sliding it toward OPEN Note For information on what types of batteries can be used see Selecting the Appropriate Batteries on the next page and separately provided Battery Handling Precautions 20 selecting the Appropriate Batteries W This camera can be powered by a single long life lithium battery pack The CR V3 lithium battery pack features a long service life which provides convenience when traveling Insert the battery pack correctly in the direction shown in the illustration on the right 9 The lithium battery pack is not rechargeable W This camera can be powered by rechargeable batteries which can be used repeatedly The NiMH batteries from Olympus including battery charger are rechargeable and economical Y
43. e monitor may display the card alarm indicator This means that there is not enough free space on the card for the selected record mode Select another record mode 9 The higher the image quality the fewer images you can shoot Do not open the card cover or remove the AC adapter batteries or card while the orange lamp is blinking Otherwise the data on the card may be destroyed Using the Three Record Modes Select this mode when you want to attach the image to e mail simply view it on your PC screen or want to shoot more images per card Select this mode when you need image quality in between SQ and SHQ This mode is ideal when you need to print out images after viewing them on your PC screen This is the default recording mode Select this mode when you want to print the image with high quality or a large size or to retouch it on your PC 56 SHOOTING FEATURES Using the Flash The flash has been designed to fire automatically when shooting under low light or against strong back light You can change this flash mode according to different shooting situations OK menu button E 1 3 lt 5 INO gt S VW Arrow pad amp 1 3 lt 5 m gt S _OFF Ww _ OFF _ _OFF SELECT 0 END OK Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen c 8 HQ IZ a0 Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen aE VW 4 Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier
44. e that your PC is a USB compatible machine with Windows 98 Mac OS 8 6 or later For details see the USB SmartMedia reader writer instructions FlashPath floppy disk adapter If you have the optionally available Flash Path floppy disk adapter By loading the card into the adapter and inserting the adapter into your PC s floppy disk drive you can download images to your PC directly from the card For details see the floppy disk adapter instructions PC card adapter If you have the optionally available PC card adapter By loading the card into the adapter and inserting the adapter into your PC s PC card slot you can download images to your PC directly from the card For details see the PC card adapter instructions G J VIEWING OPTIONS Note For updated information on optional accessories visit our website at http www olympus com Depending on the PC operating environment or storage capacity of the card the above devices may be unusable Make sure you can use your required device before trying to download images Errors will occur frequently if a card with a write protect seal attached is used on a PC Do not use such a card For details see the adapter s instructions If the file name of an image file is altered or the file is moved to another folder directory it may not be possible to play back the image on the camera s built in monitor It may not be possible to play back image files on the camera
45. ecessseeeeeeees 59 Shooting a Close Subject Macro Shooting ccccceeeeeeeeees 60 Using the Self Timer steeti eee 61 Shooting Images Sequentially Continuous Shooting 62 Varying the Image Brightness Exposure Compensation 64 Varying the Image Color Tone White Balance Control 66 Muting the Beep TONGS ccccee eee 68 CONTENTS 7 VIEWING OPTIONS Using the AC Adapter Optional eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 70 Viewing Images on a TV SCIre Nn ccecececsececeeeeeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeees 71 Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer seenen 72 Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card 0 74 Operations Available with Your PC cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 76 Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Yo r pd Creer nr a Teen nes 77 Downloading Image Data to Your PC eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 81 TROUBLESHOOTING Simplified Operation Chart ccccccccccccccceeeceeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 88 If an Alarm Message Is Displayed eeeeeeeeeeeeeteeees 89 If an Operation Does Not Work eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetneeeeeees 90 If Image Quality Is Poor eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeee scenes i 93 Frequently Asked Questions cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneaes 95 SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Specification eee eee ete ee 98 Glossary of Terms arrestoi oaeee t A 100
46. eeeeeeeeeeeeaueasssseeeeeeeees P 26 ol Making the Most of Your Digital Camera Video cable lt D Card SmartMedia C 1 D 100 LOHE USB cable gt gt R A variety of optional accessories make possible many different ways to view and enjoy the images you shoot with your camera In some cases you will need a personal computer to take full advantage of these features Television Viewing images on TV screen Page 71 Digital color printer P 400 P 200 P 330N E P 330 E Printing without a PC gt Pages 72 73 Bring the SmartMedia card Note Some photo studios and labs do not handle images shot with a digital camera FlashPath floppy disk adapter f aE am Printing on This can be read in a floppy disk drive a printer PC card adapter F Page 76 A aoi E TSERE Storing and This can be read in a PG card slot processi ng j ma ges USB SmartMedia reader writer Attaching images to e mail This can be used when it is connected to the camera s USB port 12 Operations Available with This Camera 1 Shooting Simply press the shutter button to take a picture Focus flash exposure etc are taken care of automatically The flash automatically fires as required The image can be confirmed on the monitor as well as in the viewfinder Digital zoom lets you magnify the image by up to 2X The provided 8 MB SmartMedia card all
47. er for your device in the window shown on the left and then click Next 8 Insert the provided CD ROM into the PC VIEWING OPTIONS 83 0 If the window shown on the left is displayed automatically press close to close it 10 After selecting Specify a location in the window shown on the left specify the WIN 98 folder in the CD ROM and click Next If you don t know what drive the CD ROM is set as you can select it from the Browse button The figure shown on the left is displayed as is when the CD ROM is set as the F drive If your PC s CD ROM is set otherwise the drive will be displayed accordingly 1 1 Click Next in the window shown on the left 12 Click Finish in the window shown on the left Steps 5 to 9 are required only when the camera is being connected to a PC for the first time Skip to step 13 from the next time 84 cw OPTIONS Doubl Prev eres Mi Compute 13 Open My Computer on the desktop of the PC 14 Open Removable Disk E The figure shown on the left is dis played as is when the removable disk is set as the E drive The drive will be displayed differently depending on what type of device MO disk drive USB card reader writer etc is con nected to your PC 15 Open the Dcim folder 16 Open 100olymp folder 17 Now you can view images JPEG files When images are only
48. f data on the card never attempt to open the card cover remove the batteries disconnect the AC adapter or remove the card during erasure 48 a OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence Slide Show Images in the card can be viewed automatically in their stored order This function is useful for presentation purposes at a meeting etc as well as for checking all the images stored in the card OK menu button Press until the ok monitor turns on TQ 1 3 lt H NO gt kO N ie Or Org iiaa gt No The monitor shows the playback mode Wwe Operating Procedure WG Es Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment menu 1 3 Playback mode menu 1 3 screen Arrow pad ca i A 1 3 2 Select by pressing the or ZA NO V arrow pad key and then select YES by pressing the lt or gt _OFF arrow pad key G NO lt eS EH gt SELECT 40 SET OKJ Playback mode menu 1 3 screen _OFF oo NO UIM gt 3 OK 3 Press the OK menu button Slide Show starts by displaying each frame for 3 seconds VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 49 To cancel Slide Show OK menu button osm FO ey 4 Press the OK menu button lt gt Wr Arrow pad 50 F OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Preventing Ac
49. f the USB driver can be downloaded from the Olympus web site It is recommended that you power the camera from the optional AC adapter If bat tery power runs out while the PC is accessing the card in the camera the camera turns off in the middle of operation and this could destroy image files data When the camera is connected to a PC none of the camera buttons is functional Even if your PC has a USB port operation is not guaranteed if any of the following environments is applicable to your PC OPC running Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 95 OPC running Windows 95 OPC running Windows NT4 0 Operation is not guaranteed if your PC runs Mac OS or an upgraded version of lt USB Mass Storage Support VIEWING OPTIONS 79 Downloading Images Directly to Your PC from the Card If you use one of the following methods you can download images directly to a PC from the card without connecting the camera to the PC Note that you will need an appropriate application to open the image For the latest information regarding each equipment consult your local Olympus representative FlashPath flop py disk adapter PC card adapter SmartMedia reader writer If your PC is USB compatible and you have the optional USB SmartMedia reader writer By connecting the SmartMedia reader writer to the USB port of your PC and inserting the card into it you can download images to your PC directly from the card First make sur
50. figure the meter 1 6 feet from the area of the image camera Shooting is possible actually shot may without using the Macro slightly be different mode but in some cases from the area observed correct focus and exposure in the viewfinder f may not be achieved Area of image actually shot BASIC SHOOTING 37 Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor in Shooting Mode Orange lamp O ait Green lamp ses Operating Procedure ale 4 Check that the lens barrier is open ee ee Viewfinder Half press the shutter button l The lamps on the right of the viewfinder light or blink Lamps on the right of the viewfinder Lamp Status Camera Operation Available Operation Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture When the green The camera cannot focus on the You cannot take a picture by lamp is blinking subject This may be due to one of pressing the shutter button all twice per sec the following the way When the green as Autofocus has operated correctly lamp is lit lt Check gt The card is not ready in the following cases When no card is inserted in the camera When the card does not have When the write protect seal is attached to the card enough space to store the image When the card cover is open When the orange Shooting is possible by pressing lamp is not lit The tlas hhas
51. fore of the batteries in use When NiMH batteries are used the battery alarm indicator will start blinking sooner than when a lithium battery pack is used 4 The timing of the remaining battery power display varies depending on the type Ce The monitor may also show other indicators such as the indicator In this case refer to the error messages listed on Page 89 40 lars SHOOTING OPERATIONS If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained Focus Lock When the camera is pointed at the subjects as shown in the illustrations below it may be difficult to focus on them with the autofocus function The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks Subjects as listed below cannot be brought into focus Subject with low contrast Subject including an extremely bright Subject without vertical at the center of the image area at the center of the image line Ka The green lamp on the MOLEO right of the viewfinder lights EBA but the subject cannot be JAY i ea i brought into focus IN ts LF d The image area includes subjects The subject is a fast The subject to be focused is not located far and those located near moving subject located at the center of the image Tip Focus on an object at the same distance as the intended subject focus lock and then shoot the image as described bel
52. gt Red Eye Reduction Flash p Page 57 5 Fill In Flash p Page 57 X Night Scene Page 58 B Flash Off Page 58 Shows that the Continuous Shooting mode is switched on Drive mode B Page 62 The default setting is the Single Frame mode which is not displayed on the monitor Self timer 5 Shows that the Self Timer mode is switched on p Page 61 The default setting is no self timer BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS f 39 Shows the amount of exposure compensation I Page 63 ssn foun 1 0 The default setting is no exposure compensation F p Y Shows that the Macro mode is switched on I Page 60 The acro mode default setting is normal shooting T Shows the Digital Zoom mode with T indicating telephoto zoom and W indicating wide angle shooting without zooming b Digital zoom Page 59 The default setting is no zooming Ww Shows the use of the white balance control feature which adjusts the color tone of the image Pages 66 67 The default setting is Auto control Auto White balance No display t Clear sky Page 67 Cloudy sky m Page 67 Incandescent lighting Page 67 Fluorescent lighting m Page 67 w m Note When the monitor is off it will turn on for a moment after the following operation is performed and then turn off again Pressing the OK menu button again while the menu is displayed by pressing the OK menu button be
53. hat exposure is satisfactory If the flash is used the image brightness exposure may differ from the 9 intended brightness exposure Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark 66 SHOOTING FEATURES Varying the Image Color Tone White Balance Control This camera incorporates electronic circuitry to automatically adjust color hues so that they look natural auto white balance control circuit If auto white balance control does not produce accurate results due to weather or illumination you can control the white balance manually Natural hues cannot be obtained automatically under a mixture of artificial lighting and natural lighting or under fluorescent lighting omeni burton Operating Procedure Wr 4 hb gt Check that the lens barrier is G TS open 1 3 1 Press the OK menu button N gt The monitor shows the shooting mode 7 menu 1 3 2 Press the A or VY arrow pad key to display the shooting mode menu 2 3 and then select We Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen J Select one of the following white 2 3 balance control modes by pressing OQ the lt 1 or gt arrow pad keys HQ lt m gt 5 ON Shooting mode menu 2 3 screen ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 67 White Balance Settings AUTO This is the default setting which is not displayed on the monitor T
54. he camera is less than 10 cm 0 4 in from the subject the shutter will not release because autofocus is not possible In macro shooting Page 60 shadows may be conspicuous or correct exposure may not be achieved Always check your image on the monitor after macro shooting Be sure to observe the monitor not the viewfinder in the Macro mode The macro mode is automaticaly canceled when the camera is tured off ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES f 6 Using the Self Timer You can shoot images with self timer operation This is useful for OK menu button 1 3 lt e OK TG a 64 D 2 SELECT gt 3 END OK LAUIKOJ gt Wee Arrow pad 6 1 3 g lt W SELECT 40 END OK Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen Self timer mark Self timer lamp Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen taking pictures with yourself included in the image Fix the camera securely on a tripod etc before self timer shooting Operating Procedure K Check that the lens barrier is G AX open 1 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1 3 7 Select by pressing the A or V arrow pad key 3 Select ON by pressing the lt or gt arrow pad key 4 Press the OK menu button Self timer is set and the self timer mark is displayed on the monitor J Compose the image in the monitor or viewfinder and then p
55. he white balance is controlled automatically so that colors look natural 4 Clear Sky The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy Sky The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in outdoors under a cloudy sky Incandescent Lamp The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in under incandescent lighting amp 3 Fluorescent Lamp The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in outdoors under fluorescent lighting ue Le 4 Press the OK menu button The camera returns to the shooting mode and the monitor shows the white balance setting 8 SHQ 5 Press the shutter button ar Images can be shot successively while oe maintaining the selected white balance setting 6 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off turn the camera off The white balance control is reset to Auto White Balance Control mode Se If you want an image color tone that resembles what you see under incandescent lighting set the white balance control mode to clear sky This will produce colors like those seen under an incandescent lamp intended After shooting be sure to check the color tone on the monitor to see if the set white balance control value is optimal 9 Under special light sources the white balance control circuitry may not work as 68 kue SHOOTING FEATURES
56. his case Information on what do to when a certain message is displayed or ina specific situation Reference Reference pages describing details or associated information Caution Description of Note Additional information 9 potential problems or of such as a remark or proviso phenomena which may seem S to be problems CONTENTS 5 Contents Read the Following Before Use cccccccccecceeeesesseeeeeeeseeeeees 2 How to Read This Booklet sssccccccceeeceeeeensssesssseeeeeeees 4 GONG IS meer a e a 2 cad eel a ake 5 Index of Available Operations eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeees 8 Making the Most of Your Digital Camera ceeeeees 10 Operations Available with This Camera ccccccseeesseeeeeeeees 12 PREPARATION Names of PartS ccccccccsscccccesesseeeeseeeeeesseeceneeeesseeseseeeeeesss MA 16 Attaching the Provided Strap ccccceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 18 Loading the Battery siiciessiencss ean alee cee 19 Selecting the Appropriate Batteries ssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 Inserting the Provided Card SmartMedia ceeeeees 22 Selecting the Appropriate Card cccccccccsssssssssseeeeeeeeeeseeeees 23 Using a New Card Formatting cccccccccceeceeeesssseeeeeeeeeeees 24 Setting the Date and Time cccccccccccceeeesssnssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Holding the Camera
57. ing Replace the batteries with new ones P 19 shooting or card writing The remaining battery power is low Replace the batteries If the orange lamp is P 19 blinking to indicate that data is being written in the card wait until the blinking stops A write protect seal is attached to the Insert a new card or remove the write protect P 22 card or no card is inserted in the seal P 24 camera The camera is in the Playback mode Open the lens barrier P 30 The last shot image is being written Remove your finger from the shutter button and P 37 to the card then wait until the orange lamp goes out before The orange lamp blinks retrying shooting The subject is too close Set the camera to the Macro mode and then P 60 press the shutter button again 02 EET When the monitor cannot display images Cause Remedy See The camera is in the shooting mode Close the lens barrier and press the P 42 monitor button so that the monitor turns on and displays an image No image has been saved on the card The display shows message NO PICTURE P 42 in use Note that playback is possible only after images P 89 are shot The digital camera is connected toa The monitor turns off while the camera is P71 TV connected to a PC There is a problem with the card Check the error message P 89 When image protection single frame erasure all frame erasure or formatting is impossible Cause Remedy
58. is open 1 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1 3 2 Select 4 by pressing the A or V arrow pad key 3 Each time you press the lt or gt arrow pad key the flash mode is switched in the sequence Auto Flash Red Eye Reduction Flash amp Fill In Flash Night Scene xy Flash Off Select one of these modes Press the OK menu button The flash mode is set and the shooting screen re appears Now you can shoot images with the selected flash mode Note The flash mode setting menu can also be displayed by simply pressing the lt arrow pad key when the lens barrier is open The flash mark is inscribed on the left of the lt arrow pad key The setting menu disappears after a moment if no operation is performed ADVANCED SHOOTING 57 Using the Flash Modes The flash fires automatically in low light or back light conditions To shoot a subject with back light position the AF target mark over the subject in the viewfinder Red Eye Reduction Flash lt lt The light from the flash may make the yy ve Fi yy subject s eyes appear red in pictures Mex Se At XS The Red Eye Reduction Flash mode reduces this phenomenon In this mode the flash emits pre flashes about 10 times before actually firing This helps accustom Because of the pre flashes it takes about one second before the shutter is actually the subject s eyes to the brigh
59. just to increase the exposure If you want a black object to appear as black as possible adjust to to decrease the exposure OK menu button 1 3 LA 5 gt S Ww amp gt Wee Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen Arrow paad B 2 3 lt H E gt HQ we B ON SELECT 40 END OK Shooting mode menu 2 3 screen open 1 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1 3 2 Select by pressing the A or V arrow pad key 3 Select a value to brighten image or value to darken image by pressing the lt 1 or gt arrow pad key ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 65 2 3 4 Press the OK menu button The camera returns to the shooting mode and the monitor shows the corrected exposure value ANU KO ON SELECT 0 END OK Shooting mode menu 2 3 screen ar ul Corrected exposure value D Press the shutter button Images can be shot successively while maintaining the corrected exposure Y value 4 1 5 o Ha Turn the camera OFF ba Fg The exposure value is reset to 0 no correction The exposure compensation value on the monitor goes out 6 When the exposure is corrected the brightness of the image displayed on the CO monitor also changes However the variation may be less noticeable when the subject is dark In this case check the shot image to confirm t
60. k red when they are shot under flash light With any kind of compact camera eyes tend to look red when the flash is used This is because the retinas reflect the flash light The occurrence frequency of this phenomenon is variable depending on individuals and the shooting conditions such as the surrounding light In general this phenomenon tends to occur more frequently with bright eyed people than with dark eyed people The occurrence frequency can be reduced considerably by setting the flash mode to the Red Eye Reduction Flash mode m Page 57 06 ee Q How should the camera be stored Keep the camera away from dust moisture and salt Wipe the camera well and dry it before stor age When the camera has been used at a beach moisten a cloth in fresh water ring the cloth well and wipe the camera with it Do not use moth repellent when storing the camera Be sure to remove the batteries when the camera is not to be used for a long period of time Calendar date and time selection will be reset in about 1 hour o Can the camera be connected to any PC It can be connected to most recent PC models equipped with a USB port It can also be connect ed to Macintosh machines or notebook machines However USB is supported differently depending on the operating system of your PC For details see Page 78 e What is USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus It is a new means of connection allowing data transfer to a PC It is convenie
61. nt because you do not have to turn the camera and PC off before connecting the USB cable If your PC has a rectangular connector marked gt measuring about 6 x 15 mm 0 25 x 0 5 in it is the USB port Q What kind of software is required to retouch images or insert them in documents on the PC If your PC runs Windows retouching is possible using the Windows Photo Editor provided with Microsoft Office for Windows 98 etc Also note that images can be inserted directly in documents when these are created using word processing software such as Microsoft Word For details see the instructions of the software you use Specifications Glossary of Terms Type Recording system Recording medium Number of shootable frames Erasure Image pickup device No of recording pixels White balance control Lens Photometric system Aperture settings Shutter speed Shooting distance Viewfinder Monitor No of monitor screen pixels Date time frame number protection record mode remain On screen display 08 FICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Specifications Digital camera record play type Digital recording JPEG DCF compliant DPOF compatible 3 V 3 3 V SmartMedia 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB and 128 MB Approx 18 SHQ mode 8 MB card Approx 36 HQ mode 8 MB card Approx 122 SQ mode 8 MB card Single frame erasure all frame erasure 1 3 2 inch CCD solid state image pickup device 1 3
62. ocus on the subject and then press it all the way to take the picture This operation is identical to the shooting using the viewfinder Page 32 The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks for a few seconds and then goes out Monitor Note Oblique lines on the subject may appear as zigzag lines on the monitor but this is not malfunction Vertical stripes may appear in the monitor image if it is shot under bright conditions such as a sunny sky This is not a malfunction The image displayed on the monitor is intended for use in checking the composition and does not show the correct focus and exposure conditions Image focusing and exposure should be checked on a TV or PC screen after shooting B Page 71 3O Do not apply excessive force to the monitor and the area around it Doing so could cause the displayed image to blur and may also damage the monitor BASIC SHOOTING uni 35 Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance Snapshot landscape etc approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft to infinity Hold the camera securely keeping your upper arms pressed close to your body to Use the viewfinder prevent camera shake Close up of a person approx 0 5 to 1 5 m 1 6 to 4 9 ft Close up images can usually be shot using the viewfinder but using the monitor may be advantageous in certain cases See the column on the next page for details Use either the _
63. on refer to your TV s instruction manual 3 Hold down the monitor button on the camera for a moment The camera turns on in the Playback mode and the last image taken is displayed on the TV screen oe button Arrow as 4 Select the image to view using the arrow pad keys i Page 44 The camera s monitor turns off when the camera is connected to a TV The displayed image may deviate from the center of the screen This is due to the adjustment of the TV and is not a malfunction The Slide Show function can also be used with a TV screen t Page 48 video signal of such an image is output from the TV to a video printer optionally available the black frame may be more noticeable in the printed image 9 With certain TVs a black frame may be displayed around the displayed image If the 72 OPTIONS Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer About DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras By specifying which images are to be printed the images can be printed easily by DPOF compatible printing service labs or a household type DPOF com patible printer labs other than SmartMedia reservations should be modified on the equipment used to make them if a DPOF reservation is made using this camera on a card which has already been subjected to DPOF reservation by another device the reservation made by the
64. onitor The monitor information is displayed as Monitor shown on the left After a moment all displayed data except Record mode the frame No and remaining battery Protection indicator power indicators disappear Printing indicator If no pictures have been saved Remaining battery power 9 NO PICTURE appears on the monitor Ta e HQ If there is a problem with the card the monitor shows the corresponding message B Page 89 If the remaining battery power is low the battery alarm indicator lights in red O11 2 23 120 2862 12D Press the monitor button again to switch the monitor and camera power off File No Frame No Monitor information Date time O When the camera is powered by batteries it turns off automatically when no operation has been performed for one minute If the camera has turned off press the monitor button to resume operation VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 43 To enter the Shooting mode immediately after playback 1 Open the lens barrier The monitor turns on and the Shooting mode is engaged You can now shoot Lens barrier Note When the camera turns on the monitor may light for an instant and show an image for a short time This is not a malfunction Vertical stripes may appear on the image if it is shot under bright condi tions such as a sunny sky This is not a
65. other device may be canceled Parts of the DPOF reservation function may be restricted with certain printers or 9 This camera cannot modify reservations made by other DPOF equipment DPOF Consult your lab for service availability of digital image printing from media Even without a printer connected to a PC you can print images directly from the card by taking the card to a lab To Print Images in a Photo Lab or on a DPOF Compatible Printer You can print images by bringing the card to a photo studio or lab or loading it in a printer with DPOF compatibility Mote By reserving the images to be printed in the card using DPOF b Page 74 you do not have to specify the images to be printed when you insert the card in a DPOF compatible printer or when you bring the card to a DPOF compatible photo lab However DPOF reservation cannot specify how many copies of each image to print VIEWING 73 To Print Images on a Dedicated Printer Note The optional P 400 P 200 P 330N E and P 330 E printers are provided with Sa compatibility DPOF reserved images can be printed simply by inserting a card subjected to DPOF print reservation m Page 74 in any of these printers For details please refer to the instruction manual of the specified printer Main Features of the P 400 P 200 P 330N E P 330 E Single frame print Multi frame print 4 frame print 9 frame print DPOF reserved print Camera rese
66. ou can recharge them overnight and their high low temperature resistance makes them effective in cold areas W This camera can also be powered by easily available alkaline batteries f your battery pack s power runs out you can replace it with R6 AA alkaline batteries which are easily available anywhere When alkaline batteries are used the number of shootable images varies widely depending on the brand and operation environment Turn off the monitor whenever you are not taking pictures Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used Zinc carbon manganese batteries cannot be used Please read Battery Handling Precautions If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty it will noticeably shorten the life of the batteries Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment If the camera is left for about 1 day with the batteries removed all the internal settings will revert to the default settings Be sure to turn the camera off before replacing the batteries Removing the batteries or battery pack or unplugging the AC adapter while the camera s power is on may reset the date time settings 9 CR V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged PREPARATION 21 Do not use batteries whose exterior is not completely covered by an insulating sheet
67. ow Operating procedure of focus lock AF target 1 Go Open the lens barrier The camera turns on in the shooting mode Look into the viewfinder and position the AF target mark over the subject When shooting a hard to focus subject or fast moving subject point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject Half press the shutter button until the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights The focus is adjusted and locked together with the exposure Keeping the shutter button half pressed compose your shot and then press the shutter button all the way This chapter describes how to view your saved images on the cameras monitor For viewing on a TV or PC screen or to print images see the next chapter entitled Viewing Options Viewing Pictures Image Playback Operations Erasing Pictures One Frame Erase Erasing All Pictures All Frame Erase Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence Slide Show Preventing Accidental Erasure Protection Adjusting the Monitor Brightness 4 OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures A d A AL Check that the lens barrier is G N l Press until the closed monitor turns on Operating Procedure ay 1 Keep the monitor button depressed for a moment The camera turns on and enters the Playback mode After a moment the last picture you took appears on the m
68. ows you to save up to about 36 images The SmartMedia card can be used repeatedly by erasing unnecessary images 2 Viewing images on the monitor Every image can be checked immediately after shooting Multiple images can be viewed sequentially or in sets of 4 or 9 frames Images can be magnified for viewing 3 Viewing Options Images can be displayed on a TV screen using the video cable Images can be printed on photographic paper using the optional Olympus P 400 P 200 P 330N E P 330 E printers Images can also be printed on ink jet or laser type printers Images saved on a SmartMedia card can be printed out at a photo studio or lab PREPARATION 13 4 Taking advantage of PC features Images can be downloaded and stored on a PC Images can be stored on a PC hard disk or on a floppy disk or MO disk Images can be processed by a PC in many ways including text superimposition comments or trimming magnifying or cutting images Images can easily be attached to e mail messages sent from the PC 1 When in the HQ record mode 2 Some photo studios and labs may not be equipped to print out digital images 3 You cannot use this camera to attach and send images via e mail To do this you must first download the images from the camera to a PC This chapter describes what you need to do and what you need to know before using the camera Be sure to make the appropriate preparations to assure safe enjoyable shooting
69. pes of record modes can be selected according to the desired image resolution When the record mode is set for higher image quality the image file size increases and the number of shootable images per card decreases The SQ Standard Quality mode is good for images that will be attached to e mail while the SHQ Super High Quality mode is best for images that will be printed out at a large size or retouched on a PC P 54 Red eye reduction flash This flash mode reduces the phenomenon which makes eyes look red in images shot with a flash P 57 SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS 3 Self timer This shooting mode releases the shutter approx 12 sec P 61 after shutter button is pressed Shooting mode menu A menu providing a variety of features to be selected for P 88 shooting Single frame erasure Action of erasing recorded images one by one P 46 Slide Show This function displays multiple images one after another in P 48 sequence when in the playback mode SmartMedia A type of memory card to be used to store photographs P 22 taken with a digital camera Software Application programs used by a PC P 76 USB cable A cable allowing easy connection between the camera and PC White balance control Adjustment of the color tone of image so that the colors P 66 look natural The camera has been set to auto white balance control mode at the factory but you can change the setting as desired
70. ress the shutter button The self timer lamp on the front of the camera lights for 10 seconds and then blinks for 2 seconds after which the shutter is released After shooting Self timer is canceled automatically after shooting a single image To cancel self timer Close the lens barrier while the self timer lamp lights to turn the camera off 62 e SHOOTING FEATURES Shooting Images Sequentially Continuous Shooting The Continuous Shooting mode allows you to take a rapid succession of still images by pressing and holding the shutter button You can choose the best image from a series of sequential shots When you have found your best shot you can also erase the rest of the images Page 46 OK menu button JO E 1 3 La 5 gt W amp gt Wee Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen Arrow pad 6 1 3 Keil S _OFF lt Sy OFF gt SELECT 0 END OK Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen Continuous shooting mode Cy j er Operating Procedure W 4 Oh Check that the lens barrier is open 1 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1 3 2 Select by pressing the A or V arrow pad key 3 Select ON by pressing the lt or gt arrow pad key 4 Press the OK menu button The Continuous Shooting mode is engaged and is displayed on the monitor J Press and hold the shutter button
71. rvation card print reservation Trimming print 1 5X 2X Date print Mirror print left and right reversed This function is not available with the P 400 and P 200 P 40 P 200 P 330N E P 330 E directly to the USB connector of the camera 4 It is not possible to print images saved on the card by connecting a printer If images are printed by connecting the P 330N E P 330 E printer directly to the A V OUT jack of the camera you will not be able to take advantage of the print er s full performance 74 Lia OPTIONS Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card Single frame print amp all frame print By specifying the desired number of prints for each of the images saved on a card you can print out the desired number of copies of each image with a DPOF compatible printer or at a photo lab OK menu button pe Operating Procedure THE Check that the camera is set to C MS TQ m the Playback mode by pressing 1 3 i a T the monitor button s iwe o Press the OK menu button The display shows the playback mode Wee Playback mode menu 1 3 menu 1 3 Arrow pad 2 3 2 Select ih by pressing the A or Y lt ip EH gt arrow pad key 5 _OFF SELECT H amp M SET OK Playback mode 3 Press the OK menu button menu 2 3 The card print reservation screen is displayed h gt _OFF A select or amp by pressing the A mi or V arrow pad key Selec
72. sacavtes sass s saeneuve sdegiewcevatesniaaiaiaadedadedoccsauc A 28 BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Pictures fee ce tun steel Me ewan cnet setae eee cece A 30 Shooting Using the Viewfinder cccccccccccceeceeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeees 32 Shooting Using the Monitot ccccccceeeceeeee eee 34 Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance 0 00c eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 35 6 Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor in Shooting Mode 00 37 If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained Focus Lock 40 VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures 2 c ccceeseceeneeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee el 42 Image Playback Operations eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenteeeeees 44 Erasing Pictures One Frame Erase ccccccccccsssssseeseeeeeeeeees 46 Erasing All Pictures All Frame Erase c ccccccssssssseseeeeeeeees 47 Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence Slide SNOW soii ne 48 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protection 0 sceeeeees 50 Adjusting the Monitor Brightness ccccceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 52 ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Selecting the Image Quality Record Mode cccccceee 54 Using the Flash eccccatsh 2 coset seine saeco 56 Zooming in on a Subject Digital ZOOM ccccccc
73. t YES by pressing the the lt or gt arrow pad key and then press the lt m AJ gt TE NO OK menu button If you select yr skip to step 8 SELECT 0 SET OK If you select 24 go to the next step Card print reservation screen VIEWING 75 Note Single frame reservation Selects and reserves the frame you want to print All frame reservation Reserves all the frames in the card es ol D When d is selected above also select the A S hx BO image to be printed by pressing the lt q or gt arrow pad key ep E Select the desired number of prints up BBL Z A 3 to 999 by pressing the A or V arrow pad ZAMS L2 key and then press the OK menu button N Select the next image to be printed by pressing the lt or gt arrow pad key and select the desired number of prints in the same way as described above PRINT ORDERED 8 After completing reservation of the desired 28 15 image frames press the OK menu button lt gt The confirmation screen is displayed reserved images and numbers SELECT 9 SET OK Card print reservation confirmation screen 0 Select YES by pressing the lt or gt button and then press the OK menu button The card print reservation is made and the playback mode menu 2 3 is restored Note The reservation data on the card is held in memory even when the camera is turned off 9
74. t light released Hold the camera securely during and minimizes the red eye this period to prevent camera shake phenomenon Fill In Flash Use this mode to fire the flash with every image In this mode the flash always fires every time the shutter button is released This mode is suitable when you need minimize shadows around m l the subject such as the shade of tree The fill in flash effect may not be leaves on the subject s face in back noticeable under very bright light light condition or under artificial light such as a fluorescence lamp Ed ETE a E gt 58 ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Night Scene Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background In this mode the flash fires at the beginning of the shot to brighten the subject and the shutter speed is reduced to shoot the background out of reach of the flash is recommended to use a tripod in this mode Note that a moving subject will be blurred GB To prevent the background from blurring it Flash Off Use this mode for shooting in The shutter speed is reduced in dark locations where flashes are prohibited conditions It is recommended to use a such as a museum tripod to prevent camera shake Note that a moving subject will be blurred Note When the Red Eye Reduction Flash mode is set the setting is held in memory even after the camera is turned off Other flash mode settings are reset to Au
75. the A or Y lt gt ee z The monitor shows the shootng mode lt _ HQ menu 2 3 We ANU KO 5 _ON 3 Each time you press the lt or gt arrow pad key the record mode is Shooting mode menu 2 3 screen A switched in the following Mi lt _ a sequence 2 3 SHQ HQ SQ oOo Select one of these modes lt ELCH gt we AUTO 4 Press the OK menu button The record mode is set the shooting screen B CON re appears and the number of images you can shoot in current record mode is displayed Shooting mode menu 2 3 screen f O gt AUTO ADVANCED SHOOTING 55 i a Note The record mode can also be changed ca frame by frame even when the card has already been partially used For the number of shootable images and image size in pixels for each record mode refer to Selecting the ap EQ Appropriate Card m Page 23 J75 The selected record mode is held in memory even after the Record mode Number of shootable images camera is turned off Cautions when shooting in the high quality SHQ mode The higher the image quality the longer the waiting time immediately after shooting the period in which the orange lamp blinks Also image display will take longer in the Playback mode When you select a record mode with higher image quality than the current mode when the number of shootable images remaining is low th
76. tness Note The brightness setting will be held in memory even after the camera is turned off The monitor brightness can also be set from the shooting mode menu This chapter introduces various shooting features that give you the shooting flexibility you need for a wide range of situations including the use of spare cards flash operation continuous shooting close up shooting and exposure compensation Once you master the operations in this chapter you will be able to capture images exactly the way you want them Selecting the Image Quality Record Mode Using the Flash Zooming in on a Subject Digital Zoom Shooting a Close Subject Macro Shooting Using the Self Timer Shooting Images Sequentially Continuous Shooting Varying the Image Brightness Exposure compensation Varying the Image Color Tone White Balance Control Muting the Beep Tones 54 e SHOOTING FEATURES Selecting the Image Quality Record Mode The record modes allow you to shoot images with higher quality SHQ or larger number of images per card SQ The default setting of the record mode is HQ which is the standard quality mode OK menu button Operating Procedure SK Check that the lens barrier is Ub open g 1 ry 1 Press the OK menu button lt O The monitor shows the shooting mode W menu 1 3 j _OFF S W a Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen Arrow pad 2 3 2 z 2 pressing
77. to when the camera is turned off The flash working distance is approx 0 2 3 m 0 7 9 8 ft The blinking of the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder indicates that the flash is being recharged and shooting is not possible Remove your finger from the shutter button and retry shooting after the orange lamp turns off In macro shooting Page 60 shadows may be conspicuous or correct exposure may not be achieved Always check your image on the monitor after macro shooting The flash overrides in the Continuous Shooting mode t Page 62 ADVANCED SHOOTING 5O Zooming in on a Subject Digital Zoom You can shoot telephoto images by varying the magnification up to 2X At 1X the image taken by the camera is equivalent to an image taken with a compact camera 35 mm film using a 36 mm lens but digital zoom allows you to shoot a zoomed in image equivalent to that shot using a 72 mm lens OK menu button Operating Procedure Ie p Monitor button OK pr Check that the lens barrier is open 1 Press the A arrow pad key The monitor turns on and starts to show the image to be shot 9 The zoomed image cannot be confirmed in the viewfinder Be sure to observe the monitor during shooting with zooming Arrow pad 2 Press and hold the A arrow pad key The image can be magnified toward the T in steps up to 2X 3 Press the V arrow pad key The image is zoomed out to
78. ur PC have a built in floppy disk drive No Does your PC have a built in PC card slot No Consult your nearest Olympus representative See the list on the back cover of this manual Yes Yes Yes x USB cable Use the provided USB cable B Page 78 SmartMedia reader writer Use the optional USB SmartMedia reader writer B Page 79 gt FlashPath floppy disk adapter CAMEDIA Use the optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter Page 79 gt PC card adapter OLYMPUS CAMEDIA Use the optional PC card adapter B Page 79 78 VIEWING OPTIONS Connecting the Camera to Your PC through the Dedicated USB Cable You can use the dedicated USB cable to download images shot with this camera to your PC If your PC does not have a USB interface refer to Page 77 to find the best way to download image data to your PC The following setup is required to download image data to your PC Note that the downloading method used may differ depending on your PC s operating environment Items Required for Connection Re Sonne Connection Cable Software Windows 2000 Professional Me Mac OS 8 6 9 0 4 Windows 98 98 Second Edition Dedicated USB cable Not necessary Dedicated USB cable USB driver Compatibility with Mac OS8 6 has only been confirmed on USB compatible systems using USB Mass Storage Support 1 3 5 Included on the provided CD ROM The latest version o
79. used to connect the camera to a personal computer PC Declaration of Conformity Model Number D 100 C 1 Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible Party Olympus America Inc Address 2 Corporate Center Drive Melville New York 11747 3157 USA Telephone Number 631 844 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection Trademarks Microsoft products such as Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and in other countries Macintosh and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computers Inc Other brand names and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners W The DCF Design rule for Camera File system is a standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association How to Read This Booklet Description title Chapter title FN P N ali Basic Socting operatio f 2
80. ward the W to 1X T A Press the monitor button W The monitor turns off and digital zoom is canceled Digital eas The image will be of a lower resolution and will appear grainy when the digital zoom is used 60 e SHOOTING FEATURES Shooting a Close Subject macro Shooting It is recommended to use the Macro mode when shooting a subject at a distance of less than 0 5 meter 1 6 feet OK menu button Operating Procedure aay Check that the lens barrier is open 1 Press the OK menu button The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1 3 sA Select amp by pressing the A or V arrow pad key 3 Select ON by pressing the lt or 1 3 gt arrow pad key A AUTO 4 Press the OK menu button gt Th itor t OFF The monitor turns on so you can compose 7 close up images in the ee w amp _OFF displayed on the monitor SELECT gt QS END OK Shooting mode menu 1 3 screen Note amp can also be displayed by pressing the gt arrow pad key when the lens barrier is open The tulip shaped macro mark amp is inscribed on the right of the gt arrow pad key The setting menu disappears after a moment when no operation is performed Inthe Macro mode keep the distance between the camera and subject between about 9 10 cm 4 in and 0 5 m 1 6 ft Otherwise correct shooting may not be possible due to errors in focus and exposure When t

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