Olympus C-3000ZOOM User's Manual
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1. When using lithium battery packs 28 000000000000000000000000000000 EN Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Slide the opening and closing switch on the battery cover in the direction of 2 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow printed on it with your fingertip to open it e If you attempt to open it using a fingernail it could result in injury 4 Insert the batteries with their poles oriented in the right direction e Insert the battery packs with the CAMEDIA labels facing outward and the concave terminals facing each other Bi Close the battery cover then press it down and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it Slide the opening and closing switch on the battery cover in the direction of 9 The switch will not lock unless the cover is completely closed e When pressing the battery cover shut be sure to press the center of the cover since it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge Note e CR V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged e 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 Manganese batteries cannot be used Please read the cautions concerning batteries See page 13 e Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment e If the terminals inside2. AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway When this happens try the procedure below or use Manual focus p 71 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 Subjects with no vertical lines DP ISIS Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture p 53 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 OG Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 Fast moving subjects at close distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 WORKING RANGE 56 The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at oo However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject especially with
3. 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER 48 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M EI Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using focus lock p 53 e Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly p 39 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Autofocus mark Green lamp e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working Z distance p 56 4 Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Bi When the Green lamp stops blinking after about 0 5 43 seconds the camera is ready to take the next picture e The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is 5 blinking AN Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note e When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks the flash is being charged p 64 e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 49 TAKING PICTURES Cont TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 With P press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor e With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on auto
4. N Caution Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury BATTERY HANDLING IGNORING THE WARNINGS BELOW MAY LEAD TO FLUID LEAK BATTERY HEAT GENERATION FIRE EXPLOSION ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING A DANGER 1 WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER 2 DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR TERMINALS UPSIDE DOWN DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY 3 DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT THEM TO THE CAMERA USING SOLDER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY THAN INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL IT MAY DESTROY THE TERMINALS OR CAUSE BATTERY FLUID TO LEAK 4 DO NOT CONNECT THE TERMINALS WITH METAL OR CARRY STORE BATTERIES WITH METALLIC NECKLACES OR HAIRPINS 5 DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO A POWER OUTLET OR CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN A VEHICLE DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR HEAT THEM IF BATTERY FLUID GETS IN YOUR EYES DO NOT RUB THEM WASH THE FLUID OUT WITH CLEAN WATER AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY N O i WARNING DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION e DO NOT USE NON RECOMMENDED BATTERIES DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HEAT DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE DO NOT USE OLD AND NEW OR CHARGED AND UNCHARGED BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES KINDS BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER
5. DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF THEIR BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET OR IF THE SHEET IS TORN AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK FIRE OR INJURY DO NOT USE THESE BATTERIES EVEN IF THEY ARE SOLD IN STORES IF NiMH BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME STOP CHARGING DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK CHANGE OF COLOR SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND STORE AND USE BATTERIES OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH IF A CHILD SWALLOWS BATTERIES CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF BATTERY FLUID GETS ON SKIN OR CLOTHES SOAK IT WITH CLEAN WATER AS IT MAY BURN THE SKIN DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA OR INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN IT A CAUTION N OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY DO NOT USE THEM WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES DO NOT USE CHARGEABLE AND UNCHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES KINDS BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER WHEN CHARGING NiMH BATTERIES CHARGE ALL FOUR OR TWO BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME CHARGE NiMH BATTERIES BEFORE USING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER NOT USING THEM FOR A LONG TIME KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A LONG TIME AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK OR HEAT GENERATION DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK CHANGE OF COL
6. seals 4 pieces Instructions 23 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Selftimer Remote control signal Control panel P 26 P 76 138 Remote control window Zoom lever P 79 141 Diopter P 62 133 TE adjustment dial P 39 Flash P 64 Y_ Strap hook P 27 Connector cover S Microphone P 100 Extension flash connector cover P 90 The connector is located beneath the cover AC adapter connector P 30 A V output connector P 124 USB connector P 182 Connector cover Computer connector Card compartment RS 232C P 182 cover P 32 JP 24 Flash button P 64 Erase button P 113 Mode dial P 37 Shutter release button P 39 Spot Macro button P 68 Print button P 168 Jog dial P 44 Zoom lever Viewfinder P 25 P 62 133 OK button P 45 MF button P 72 136 LCD monitor Protect button P 26 P 112 LCD monitor ON OFF button P 50 128 j Card access Battery compartment cover lamp P 36 39 P 28 Menu button P 44 Battery compartment open close Threaded mount bottom switch bottom P 28 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY e Orange lamp flash p 64 G Green lamp p 48 57 Autofocus mark p 48 53 131 Backlighting correction mark p 65 25 NAMES OF PARTS Cont CONTROL PANEL Flash exposure correction P 86 Slow shutter synchr
7. st ng the diplerinin aR 39 Proper shutter release ee ee ee ee ee Ee EG 39 Gas e Ga th see EA RE IE EE 40 Checking the batteries iese ee ee RR EE EE EE EE EE EE ee ee ee 41 Checking the number of storable pictures rrrrrrrervrvnnnnnnn 42 How to use the NT vr 44 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS o ssssscsssssssssssssssesssssssssssssseeeee 47 Record Mode Tipe Die TES v rres 48 Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder sesse se see 48 Taking pictures using the LCD monitor srrnnnrnnnrnnrnnvrnnnnnn 50 ede STEN 52 FOCOS oe EE EE EE NE RE TE 53 I EE EE N EE EE REED 54 NT 56 ER ET EE NE EN 57 Aperture priority Mode ccccccccccececcececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeanans 58 Shutter priority mode iss ee n is ke di sn ee 59 ES Ta lee Danie io EE EE N EE N NG EE 61 ZO OW EE N OE IE EE RE N 62 Exposure compensation ee en oe ei ee ese eg ee 63 Usmo VS EL OE EE RR EE 64 Spot metering MOTE bedende 68 MATO MODE SM aeaiia EE 69 Macro Spot metering mode EE ee ee ee 70 Manual FOCUS es EE Ee oe EEE EE 71 Still picture record MENU sd ks SA KS bed Ak ie 73 SEAUERESTNDAE REE ee De Re aas 74 Selftimer Remote control ss ee ee AE EE EE ee ee ee 76 liede oCko Am N EE EE EE 80 White Bal INGE EE 82 PO RE EE AN EE EE EA EES 84 FONN 86 Slow shutter synchronization flash mode rrnnnvrnnnnrnrnnnnnnnnnr 88 Extension flash photography vaere add 90 Taking photographs using the FL 40 extension
8. Replace the batteries and take the picture again 41 LEARNING THE BASICS Cont CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE N Pictures When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record Mode the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel For movie pictures the seconds remaining will appear Seconds remaining Number or storable pictures e The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0 p 227 e The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode See page 105 for selecting the recording mode Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken without sound Number Memory capacity of pixels 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 2048 x 1536 Recording mode 640 x 480 2048 x 1536 HQ 2048 x 1536 42 HIGH quality 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 NORMAL Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken with sound Number i Memory capacity of pixels 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 2048 x 1536 Recording mode 640 x 480 2048 x 1536 HQ 2048 x 1536 HIGH quality 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 NORMAL e If the recording mode is set to TIFF sound will not be recorded with a picture when the Mode dial is set to P or A S M but it can be added later during playback p 118 Seconds that Movies can be Photographed Memory capacit Recor
9. an 8MB card is used N Sound can be simultaneously recorded with a movie Sound can also be recorded with a picture either when it is shot or afterward W In addition to an optical viewfinder a 1 8 4 5 cm wide angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images view can be enlarged 3 times N Easy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen NA removable SmartMedia SSFDC memory card with Panorama function is provided N With the provided Video output connector pictures can be viewed on a TV N Pictures can be reserved in SmartMedia cards to be printed on printers or at photo labs that support the DPOF system 19 MAIN FEATURES Cont N USB compatible Either a serial or USB interface can be used to connect to a personal computer N Write times are shorter enabling the camera to be ready for the next shot quicker N When the FL 40 extension flash optional is used sophisticated flash photographs can be taken Sound cannot be played back by this camera Connect it to a TV or personal computer for sound playback 20 CAMEDIA PREPARATION CHECKING THE CONTENTS 22 Strap Warranty card Lens cap TT J Instructions Remote CR V3 lithium battery pack control instructions 2 packs mi USB cable Software CD s SmartMedia Static free case SSFDC 8MB Write protect adhesive
10. 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 Olympus RS 232C serial cable or Olympus USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer PC Declaration of Conformity Model Number C 3000ZOOM Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible party Olympus America Inc Address 2 Corporate Center Drive Melville New York 11747 3157 U S A Telephone number 516 844 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations WARNING e Keep the batteries away from children e If a battery is swallowed see a doctor immediately e Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws e The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled e Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or dispose of in a fire e Before use wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good contact e Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery and never short circuit the and sid
11. following modes with each press of the me Spot Macro button i gt Digital ESP metering Autofocus Spot metering mode GJ 4 ER Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Spot Macro button until CJ appears on the control panel e To cancel the Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 68 MACRO MODE You can get as close as 8 to your subject An approx 2 4 x 3 subject can be photographed almost fully within the frame mi Set the Mode dial to P or A S M ET 2 Press the Spot Macro button several times until amp appears on the control panel e To cancel the Macro mode press the Spot Macro button several times until W amp disappears Take a picture Control panel Shooting Range Approx 8 31 Note Ss J e When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 69 MACRO SPOT METERING MODE Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 31 1 Set the
12. 0 automatically The ISO setting can be selected from 100 200 or 400 P 84 Changing the ISO setting does not affect the shutter speed setting Available shutter speed settings 1 to 1 800 second Note EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE e When the right exposure cannot be attained the shutter speed display will blink and A overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor e Shutter speed setting is valid only when the Shutter priority mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 60 MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion m Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture and shutter speed settings are displayed 2 Select the Manual mode from the Menu p 107 E Press the right left arrows on xposure Shutter speed differential the Jog dial to select the Aperture see the first aperture Press the top bottom note below arrows to select the shutter e The shutter speed can be selected from 16 to 1 800 seconds F2 811 800 speed Note e The differential ranging from 3 0 to 3 0 between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level c
13. 184 Using CAMEDIA Master sies sesse Kees ENS Ge Re ee Re EE 185 Processing images using CAMEDIA Master esse esse ese 187 17 CONTENTS Cont 18 6 CAMERA SETTINGS ceescccsssssssssssssssssessscsssssessee 192 PILESEL ae n en ne een en ee eee 194 CS LOIS NS SR AEE 196 SOC EN RE 199 TIPP SOTOS EE Oe 200 9501 50 eee 202 FS ON ER EEE 204 EES AF ee rset ats RE AA ee de 205 ee EN EEE 207 ETNE 212 LOD de ae EEE EEE 215 Meters Feet selection cccccccsssseceeeceeneeseeeeeesnessseesseaneees 217 Index display adjustmenNt ee ee ee ee ee AA AA AA AA AR 218 MISCELLANEOUS mnsssrrrrvrrrrrrrrrrrrtevereeeeeeeeeeeee 219 Questions andANSWEE sadel 220 iis Vie 151 10 on ae EA EE N ER OE EE ER EO 222 SI ELSE 00 N EE OE EE 226 91 OOS es EI EG NR Re Ie Eg 227 Optional EE EEE ee MEE RE 229 Notes on display and Dacklighis ss de EE EE EE ER EE 229 Compatibility of the picture data esse ee ee ke RR EE EE EE ee 230 else ee ed OR EE OR EO 231 MAIN FEATURES N This camera s 3 340 000 pixel CCD and Olympus high resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality in its class N Various exposure modes make advanced shooting possible N The Olympus high resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Zoom make possible photographs equivalent to 7 5X zoom N Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx 23 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 92 seconds in the HQ mode when
14. 5 ft Telephoto Approx 8 12 5 ft Note e The amount of flash light can be compensated for to match the picture subject p 86 e The flash is being charged while the Orange lamp is blinking Wait until the Orange lamp goes off to take the picture e When using the flash in the Macro mode especially with Wide angle shooting the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor e See page 90 for using an extension flash e The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode p 74 64 AUTO FLASH The flash will fire automatically in low light and backlight conditions Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture that is backlit position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash RED EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Control panel e The camera emits pre flashes before the regular flash e It takes about a second before the Shutter is released e Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the pre flashes from right in front of the camera or due to medication alcohol intake or individual characteristics 65 USING THE FLASH Cont FILL IN FLASH FORCED ACTIVATION The flash fires regardless of available light For example this mode can be used to brighten up the subject s shaded face Another use of this mode is to cor
15. E THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous and or cause damage to the product Do not use these attachments Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or rain Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a tripod stand or bracket Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of po
16. L HIGH High quality NORMAL 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 1024 X 768 640 X 480 The numbers above are valid when the LCD monitor is set to OFF Note e The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode e When using an extension flash set the speed fast enough to follow the sequential shooting e Since the LCD monitor s picture blacks out while taking pictures in the Sequence mode use the viewfinder to take pictures in this mode e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 e This mode cannot be used in the TIFF SHQ recording mode e Since the slowest shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1 30 second to prevent camera movement the resulting picture may be darker than expected e Sequential shooting will continue for as long as the Shutter release button is held down When the Shutter release button is released Sequential shooting stops e Even if the Sequence mode is switched to another mode after taking sequential pictures it will not be possible to take another picture until recording in the card finishes e The speed will be slower with AF HA 15
17. LOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 11 A caunon IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL NOISE OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES DO IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS AND DO NOT TOUCH BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY 2 NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA IT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY 3 DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK 4 DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A FIRE CARE AND STORAGE N HANDLING m Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight e g a beach in summer excessive heat humidity extreme variations of temperature and humidity sand or dust excessive moisture or vibrations e g in a car m Do not use or store the camera near a heater cooler or humidifier or near a fire magnetic fields or volatile materials m Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks m Do not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight This will damage the lens m Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of time This may cause battery leakage and can lead to problems includin
18. Mode dial to P or A S M H Press the Spot Macro button several times until BY appear on the control panel e To cancel the Macro Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button so that the icons disappear Take a picture Control panel Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 70 MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus you can select a pre adjusted focal length It is especially useful when quick shooting is required 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M P press the OK button to display the focus mode selection screen on the LCD monitor Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select MF UB and the distance indicator appear on the control panel e To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select AF When MB disappears on the control panel press the OK button onto pane P white looking at the LCD monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance e The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy 71 MANUAL FOCUS Cont 5 When the distance indicator is moved below 2 6ft shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor 4 Press the OK button to save the setting P F2 8 1 800 2 0 31inch 24inch 16inch 8inch Note EE EE EE EE _ _ x_ __x ____ Ee EE EE NE EE Ee e The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is
19. N OE N De 133 Exposure compensa Uoi ansees 134 Manual TOCUS see 135 Movie picture record MENU sannrrernvnnrnervennnnnnnnnevenvenennennnnnnnn 137 Selftimer Remote control ss EE ee ee RA EE EE ee ee 138 Ede ae ARE OE NE AR EE 142 OE EE N EE EE eN 144 Poe soe AE EE N EE EO 146 Card setup card format see ees EE EE ee ee RA ER EE EE ee ee 147 Selecting the recording mode Re ee ee ee 149 Display Model Movie picture display MENU Re Re 151 EN MOVIES EE ee ER Ee DI 152 PETE Ne 154 FUNCIONO EE EE EE N 156 TATTIS 156 FG 158 lke EE AA N EA EE EE 160 All frame eras Amen 160 Cad TONNA EE EE EE EE EE 162 4 STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES 165 About print SONGS visited 166 slk BE SEE ET N EE NE EE OE EE 168 Alkiraaie print reserve ss is ERENS ER EN EEN Se 168 Single frame print reserve ie RA AR AA AA AR RA Re Re RA 170 Trimming print reserve ee ee ee ee ne 174 Resetting print reserVe ee ee ER Ee ee ee ee Ee 177 5 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER sesse 179 Computer system requirements iese see se EE Re ee Ge Ge ke ee 180 Installing provided software Ee Re ee ee ee n 181 Connecting to a personal COMPUTEL cccccceeeeaeeeeseeeeeeeeees 182 Using personal EOmPuleF i ss es seanse 183 Transferring data from SmartMedia sees 184 PG aid adaplelf EG EE NNN 184 FlashPath doppydisk adapter Luse 184 SmartMedia READER WRITER sesse sees sesse ese ee ee ee ee
20. OLYMPUS PREPARATION BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA MISCELLANEOUS C 3000ZOOM m Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use m We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera Before you start to use your new camera please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit Be sure to retain this manual for future reference CAUTION DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons gt The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOS
21. OR SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND AND TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER DO NOT USE OR STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN HOT TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A HOT VEHICLE OR IN FRONT OF A HEATER DO NOT UNLOAD BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE CAMERA FOR A LONG TIME AS THEY GET HOT 10 HANDLING A WARNING 1 NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE ESPECIALLY INFANTS AT CLOSE RANGE THE CAMERA S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN e THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING e THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS IF THIS HAPPENS CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY e THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES e THE CHILD MAY BE INJURED DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY YOU MAY GET BURNED IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT UN
22. Proper Note e Do not subject the lens to physical shocks e Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash e When shooting vertically oriented pictures hold the camera so that the flash is at the top 38 ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial e Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly Viewfinder Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the lt viewfinder lights If the Green lamp blinks the aa focus or exposure is not locked e To focus the camera when the subject of the picture is outside the auto focus mark use focus lock p 53 131 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture e The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released e The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded Ne Nr Note e Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures 39 LEARNING THE BASICS Cont CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record Mode the camera checks the SmartMedia card a sot When there is no SmartMedia card pane Card error i ad in the camera the card is protected The Ca
23. Telephoto shooting Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Take pictures at a distance between 8 oo e Subjects closer than 8 may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used Working range Macro mode p 69 8 31 AE LOCK You can take a picture of a subject with a different exposure than that set with focus lock H Position your subject within the autofocus mark and press the Shutter release button halfway While keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway recompose the picture and press the OK button e The exposure is metered and z O stored in memory Ad He an e If the OK button is pressed rie x again the new exposure is stored in memory Green lamp 4 Press the Shutter release gt button fully e When the Shutter release button is released the focus lock in step 2 and the exposure stored in memory i de will both be canceled Note e If the Shutter release button is released after being pressed halfway the exposure setting will be canceled even if it was stored in memory e If the distance to the subject changes after focus lock is set the resulting picture will be out of focus 57 APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually for the Ap
24. alfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode e A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the LCD monitor but this is not a malfunction e When a picture is taken in a lighted area such as in sunlight vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 51 TAKING PICTURES Cont QUICK VIEW 52 You can immediately shift from the Record Mode to the Display mode and check the picture you have just taken 1 When the Mode dial is set to P or A S M quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice e The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken 2 To return to the Record Mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or the Shutter release button FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks follow the procedure below to obtain focus This is called focus lock ET Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Viewfinder Autofocus mark e Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release gt Z button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Note aaa e f the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 56 53
25. anual mode for the Mode dial A S M p 107 SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode the camera takes pictures sequentially while the 74 Shutter release button is pressed se WB ISO 77 SLOW v EN Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select or AF e appears on the control panel e When amp is selected the focus exposure and white balance will be measured for the first frame e When AF is selected they will be measured for each frame E Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu The available sequential shutter soeeds and number of pictures that can be taken depend on the selected recording mode Refer to the table below when using the sequential mode Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken in Sequence mode fa Recording mode Number of Sequential shutter speed Number of pixels pictures approx frames sec Entire Not available 2048 X 1536 Not available 2048 X 1536 HIGH High quality NORMAL HIGH High quality r NORMAL HIGH High quality NORMA
26. ding Number of pixels y y mode MB 4MB Over 16MB Note e Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject more fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed e The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken or increased when a picture is erased e Numerical values are approximate 43 LEARNING THE BASICS Cont HOW TO USE THE MENU 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further To move the cursor vertically selections Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally 44 Bi Press the top bottom arrows to adjust the item EE 3 When finished press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the adjustment Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu Scroll 1 3 page Note e When the Mode dial is set to DJ the card must contain images in order to display the Menu e In the Record Mode you can take pictures without pressing the OK button The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the adjustment and the Menu e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset some adjustments will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off p 194 45 46 CAMEDIA
27. e lens cap first e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation while the Card access lamp is blinking It may destroy the data in the card e If you do not operate the camera for three minutes the camera will be set to the stand by mode After four hours in the stand by mode the power turns off automatically Time varies depending on the type of batteries used e The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced 36 HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Movie picture recording Program Power off Display P or A S M Still picture recording p 48 107 With P the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically With A S M you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself p 58 61 9 Movie picture recording You can shoot movies of up to approx 92 seconds in length in the SQ mode and 23 seconds in the HQ mode when an 8MB card is used p 128 149 OFF Power off P Display You can observe the pictures you have taken 37 LEARNING THE BASICS Cont HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving Proper
28. erture priority mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds LT Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture setting will be displayed 22 Select the Aperture priority mode from the Menu p 107 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture A Increases the value v Decreases the value Note sn e When the flash is set to fire automatically the shutter speed will not go below 1 30 second e When the right exposure cannot be attained the aperture display will blink and A overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor Aperture setting is valid only when the Aperture priority mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 58 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter soeed manually for the Shutter priority mode Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object Set it to a slow speed to express motion LT Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the shutter speed setting will be displayed 2 Select the Shutter priority mode from the Menu p 107 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the shutter speed Shutter speed 59 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE Cont When the Mode dial is set to A S M ISO is set to 10
29. es of the battery Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other brand names and product names are registered The standards for camera file systems are the Design Rule for Camera File System DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics Industry Development Association JEIDA Legal and other notices e All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice e Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors some may still occur If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions please contact us No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus e Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing the picture data e Olympus reserves all rights to this manual FOR SAFE USE A Danger Ignoring this Danger mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death N Warning Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death
30. etting will be displayed Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment e When set to a value other than 0 amp is displayed on the control panel 2 0 0 2 0 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 e Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark In such a case display the recorded picture on the LCD monitor to check its brightness e The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash USING THE FLASH When the shutter button is pressed halfway the orange lamp next to the finder lights up when use of the flash is necessary Select a flash mode to match the photographic conditions and purpose mr If a setting other than Auto Flash is selected the flash mode is displayed on the control panel Ha g You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button gt Auto Flash p 65 Automatically fires in low light j and backlight conditions Red Eye Reducing Flash p 65 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red 5 4 Fill In Flash p 66 Fires regardless of available j light Flash Off p 66 B Never fires Flash working range Wide angle Approx 31 12
31. flash 90 Taking photographs with the FL 40 extension LE OMY carat oe seas tee ER 92 Taking photographs with another brand of SX ensin NAS I seekos io Ee SE DE EE Ee eb ie De 93 Digtal ZOOM MOS ide EEE N N Di 96 Picture effects samene Re ei ee tnntd 98 Sound record Mode is Ee SR ei ER Se SE Ee Re Pe en 99 Panorama Mod v re 101 Card setup card format ccccccccsssssseseceeeeeeeeeseseeeeeseseeeeeeees 103 Selecting the recording mode rnrn nnn 105 A S M 60 ER ENE EE EO 107 Display Mode Displaying recorded pictures susse esse eN Se Ge eN EE EG 108 Index display mode ees RE EE ee ee ee 110 Close up display mode 3X inspection esse EE 111 die sie ei os dsn aE a Eea ai 112 One frame eraS eise ee ee AR EE EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ER EE EE ee ee 113 Still picture display Menu asses DR SG N es ER je 114 CONTENTS Cont 16 Slide show mode seseeeeeeececeeececeaeeneseeeeeeeeeeeesssauaaseeeeees 115 Picture niomat ON sesse Se DE ER svarene 116 PAS CONC SOUNA ss EE 118 ACS SUNS EE EE EEE EE 120 All frame SEASON ERGE ER ER Ee ee SG 120 ES OE EE EN OE RR N EE EN ER 122 Connecting tO a television nenene eenen 124 MOVIE FUNCTIONS 127 Record Mode Recording MOVIES EE 128 Recording movies using the LCD monitor rnrrrnnnrnnvrnnnnn 128 QUICK VIEW esse ese ee ee RR Ee Re ee Ee Ee ee ee RR ER ee ee ee ee ee 130 FOCUS oe SEE AE end 131 VNR 132 F oe EE ne OE
32. g the growth of mold in the camera Before using press the Shutter release button to check operation m Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod Turn the tripod head instead m Do not touch any of the camera s internal parts mDo not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot Do not touch the flash when it is hot m Do not improperly open or modify the camera as it may result in a shock or injury 12 AN BATTERY HANDLING m For the battery use 2 CR V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries NiCd batteries alkaline batteries or lithium batteries m Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especially in low temperatures NiMH batteries are recommended m AA manganese batteries cannot be used m Use the batteries correctly Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage heat generation or other damage When replacing batteries be sure to load them correctly m The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold temperatures Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using the camera in a cold environment Batteries that are weak in cold temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures m Sweat oil etc can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery m Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip New batteries may be difficult or impossible to
33. l part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the
34. matically Compose the picture using the LCD monitor 4 Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder p 48 e The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start storing the image in the card Unless the card is full the next picture can be taken even while the image is being stored until all of the blocks light When more than two images are recorded the center block will light When the buffer memory is full the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off When FULL TIME AF is activated pictures displayed on the LCD monitor are always in focus LCD monitor EJ when the recorded image is 1 800 2 0 no longer displayed the camera is ready to take the next picture e The recorded image will not be displayed if the Rec view is off p 207 e If CHECK is selected in REC VIEW in MODE SETUP you can select whether to save the photographed image or erase it p 208 Note e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only e t is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption e It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used e When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a m
35. n AC120V power source e NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands ef the cord of the AC adapter is hot smells like smoke or is emitting smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet e When disconnecting hold the body not the cord of the AC adapter Never pull bend twist or modify the cord e If there is any damage on the cord or if there is a contact failure stop using it and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Keep the AC adapter disconnected when the camera is not in use 31 INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown EN Make sure that the camera power is off 22 Open the Card compartment cover Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown in the illustration e Note the orientation of the card If it is inserted incorrectly it may become jammed e When using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way 4 Close the cover tightly E To eject the card turn off the power open the Card compartment cover and push the card Push the card to eject it 32 Note e Use 3V 3 3V cards only 5V cards cannot be used e Olympus brand cards are recommended already f
36. ntry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 16 17 18 19 Damage Requiring Service If using the optional AC adapter unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product b If the product has been exposed to rain or water c If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation d If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the origina
37. obtain abroad m When using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger m Read instructions carefully before handling NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries m NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet as it may cause a fire or injury m Recommended Temperature when Using NiMH Batteries Operation 32 104 F Charge 32 104 F Storage 4 86 F Usage outside this temperature range may limit battery performance or shorten battery life Unload batteries from the camera when not in use Important e Note indicates information you should be aware of Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations 13 CONTENTS 14 Important Safety INStrUCTIONS ccceeee cece ee RR ER ee ee ee ee ee 2 ForS de AE OE OE EE 8 Care and SOOS eens oue GE DEE ED Ge eN ES R 12 PA TU 13 MAN Te QUI RE OE EE 19 1 PREPARATION see 21 Checking the contents 22 NEI 24 Attaching the SEER EE AG Re BEDE 2 Loading Ne ballerie Se RR EE RR Gie RE se 28 Using the AC adapter optional ie ee 30 Inserting SmartMedia ses DES EE AR ie ee Ee Ge Rd Go 32 Adjusting the date and time ees ee ee ee RA AA AA AA RR RA RA RA RA 34 Learning TAS DW ASICS ss Ee AD Ee Ee ER ER Ee ie GE N 36 Basic operating procedure ee ee ee 36 How to use the Mode dial ee ee 37 Holding the CANINE Acc NEE RE OE EE N 38 Adj
38. oniza tion flash P 88 Battery check P 41 Manual focus P 71 135 Card error Flash mode P 227 P 64 White Macro mode balance P 69 P 82 142 ISO mode P 68 P 84 144 Exposure Sequential compensation shooting P 74 P 63 134 Selftimer Remote control Auto bracket P 76 138 P 80 Number of storable pictures P 42 Recording mode P 105 149 Sound record P 100 Writing P 49 LCD MONITOR Display mode Record mode Sound record Shutter speed Photo mode Exposure compensation Exposure differential Movie picture Random print Protect re 3 er Aperture Frame Number of storable pictures Date Time number Image memory blocks 26 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to the strap hook on the camera H Thread the strap through the strap hook as shown in the illustration then pull on it to make sure it is attached securely A Caution e Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off Olympus is not responsible for any damage 27 LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses 2 CR V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries NiCd batteries alkaline batteries or lithium batteries GXEA HO 10 YX9H1 EE When using AA batteries
39. onsidered optimal by the camera appears in the upper right hand corner of the LCD monitor e f the exposure compensation value is lower than 3 0 or higher than 3 0 the indication will turn red e Manual settings are valid only when the Manual mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 61 ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide angle with the 3X zoom lever Press the lever torward T for Telephoto shooting Press the lever torward W for wide angle shooting Note EEE EEE Ee Gee ee ee e When used with the Digital zoom mode you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph p 96 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 62 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 1 3 steps Adjust to increase the exposure and to decrease the exposure Confirm the settings by turning on the LCD monitor e Not available in the Manual mode m Set the Mode dial to P or A S M e For A S M the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected p 107 Pi When P is selected press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor e With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on automatically e The exposure s
40. ormatted Non Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera e When using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way N Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e The card is a precision instrument Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks e Do not touch the contact area of the card 33 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time Still picture record menu 34 WW Remove the lens cap Pi Set the Mode dial to P A S M X or bp e When no images are recorded in a card set it to a mode other than DI Press the Menu button to display the Menu e See page 44 for how to use the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow E Select SETUP then press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen 3 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP then press the OK button 8 Select the date order using the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting month day year 9 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting then press the right arr
41. ow on the Jog dial to 12 23 00 adjust the second setting Repeat until the minute is M D Y adjusted Press the OK 21 56 button e For accurate setting press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds e 00 will appear for the year 2000 10 Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu N Caution e The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour based on our tests In such a case adjust the date again Note e We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures e The setting will remain until it is readjusted e When the Mode dial is set to DJ the card must contain images in order to display the Menu 35 LEARNING THE BASICS BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE w Remove the lens cap 2 Set the Mode dial to P A S M XV or DI to turn on the power e A S M P and amp set the camera to the Record Mode The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on the control panel sets the camera to the Display mode The LCD monitor will be turned on After use set the Mode dial to OFF to turn off the power e The lens will retract and the LCD monitor and control panel will turn off e Be sure to replace the lens cap on the camera when it is not in use Note e Do not turn on the power without removing th
42. pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off p 194 e The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only e When using the flash shoot within the flash working range 72 STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU Press the Menu button to set the following items when the Mode dial is set to A S M or P p 44 Monitor display Use DRIVE Using the Sequence mode p 74 Selftimer Remote control p 76 or Auto bracket p 80 FI Selecting the white balance p 82 Selecting the ISO sensitivity p 84 7 Correcting the amount of light from the flash p 86 5 Taking photographs of night views p 88 H FLASH Selecting the extension flash or main flash extension flash p 92 lt 4 Using the Digital zoom mode p 96 Using picture effects p 98 Recording sound in the still picture recording mode p 99 Taking panorama pictures p 101 Formatting the card p 103 Making adjustments All reset p 194 Sharpness p 199 TIFF settings p 200 SQ settings p 202 Beep sound p 204 Full time AF p 205 Rec view p 207 File number p 212 Brightness p 215 Date set p 34 Meters feet p 217 Selecting the recording mode SQ HQ SHQ p 105 A Setting Aperture priority Shutter priority or M
43. rd error indicator on the Viewfinder g Green control panel and the Green lamp a ay amp blink Q p When the card needs to be formatted Ee The Card error indicator on the LCD monitor control panel lights and the Gard format confirmation screen appears Select to enter the Card format mode p 103 Setup NO OFF 40 CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record Mode the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel p lights and turns off automatically Batteries are OK You can shoot pi blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately e The timing of each battery level indicator varies depending on the type of batteries used e If NiMH batteries are used the battery low warning will blink faster than when lithium battery packs are used Note e When taking pictures on a special occasion on a trip or in cold temperatures keep spare batteries handy p 13 e When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the power If this happens the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly
44. rect the color shift produced by artificial lights eg fluorescent light Control panel e Use this mode within the flash working range p 64 e It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light OFF FLASH OVERRIDE G The flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight night scenes Control panel e Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the Off mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement 66 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M H With each press of the Flash mode button the flash mode will switch from Auto Flash to Red Eye Reducing Flash p 65 Fill In Flash p 66 and Flash Off p 66 e The selected flash mode except Auto Flash will appear on the control panel O re par If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash is ready to fire Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to Auto Flash when the power is turned off p 194 67 SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks You can select the
45. the battery compartment are dirty it will markedly shorten the life of the batteries e If the camera is left for 1 hour with the batteries removed all the internal settings will revert to the default settings N These batteries cannot be used OE Batteries whose body is only partially covered or not covered at all by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is raised but not covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet USING THE AC ADAPTER Optional An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet ET En Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet Open the Connector cover and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the camera 4 To disconnect turn off the power and unplug the AC Ar adapter first from the camera G outer then from the outlet _ Power j plug A Connection cord plug AC adapter Note sam e When in use for long periods the AC adapter may get warm This is normal 30 N Warning Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters e Use a
46. wer supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 10 11 12 13 14 18 Grounding or Polarization This product when used with an optional AC adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product when used with an optional AC adapter during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid E
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