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DIGITAL CAMERA C-760 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> Explanation of digital camera functions and ope rating instructions. Explanation of how t o download images between your digital camera a nd PC.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital ca mera. Before you star t to use your new camera, please re ad these instruction s carefully to enjoy optimum performan ce and a longer service life.
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3 Composition of the manual Miscellaneous P.185 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Advanced Photograp hy To get that p articular shot using various effects or for fine-tu ning the sett ings.
4 Content s Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Recording movies .
6 Sequential shooting, hi gh speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting . . . . 84 Auto bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Self-portrait shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 PANORAMA - Panorama shooting .
7 Selecting the number of pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Editing movies .
8 SCREEN SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 PIXEL MAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Names of p a rt s Camera Lens Strap eyelet g P.17 Self-timer la mp g P.83 Microphone g P.93, 94, 126 DC-IN jack g P.23 Flash g P.56 A/V OUT jack (MONO) g P.124 USB connector g P.169 Connect or cover g P.23, 124, 169 Mode dial g P.43 Shutter button g P.
11 Names of parts Viewfinder g P.12, 30, 47, 148 AE Lock/Custom button ( x ) g P.72, 77, 7 9, 136 Power switch g P.2 4 Monitor button ( f ) g P.47 Card access lamp g P.47 Arrow pad ( acbd ) g P.32, 112 OK/Menu button ( e ) g P.32 Monitor g P.12, 47 Flash mode button ( # ) g P.
12 Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indicat ions INFO setting allows you to select how mu ch information to display o n the screen. Screens with the In formation display set to ON are shown belo w. g “Information di splay” (P.147) Shooting modes Still picture Movie Item Indications Ref.
13 Names of parts 10 Flash mode ! , # , $ , # SLOW1, H SLOW1, # SLOW2 P.56 11 Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0 P.63 12 Drive o , j , i , k , 7 P.84 13 Self-timer Y P.83 14 Sound record R P.93, 94, 126 15 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.95 16 Resolution 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 etc.
14 Names of parts Playback mode • The indications that appe ar on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.
15 Names of parts Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, th e camera is storing the pictur e on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shoot ing status.
16 How to use this manual This sample page is only for your r efer ence. It ma y differ from the actual page in this manual. Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perfor m menu operations. For details on operating pro cedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.
17 Getting st arted 1 1 Getting st arted Att aching the strap 1 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end th rough the loop and pull tight. 2 Pull the ends of the strap o ut of the stopper and rin g. 3 Thread one end of the strap ( A ) through the string loo p (attached to the lens cap in step 1).
18 1 Getting st arted Battery/card basics Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI -10B). Other types of batteries cannot b e used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to use the specified battery char ger (LI-10C) to charge the battery before use.
19 Battery/card basics Getting st arted 1 • Charging of the battery usuall y takes 2 hours. Charging may be completed quickly dependin g on how much battery power remains.
20 Battery/card basics 1 Getting st arted Inserting and removing the battery and card 1 Make sure the camera is turned of f. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is not extended. 2 Slide the battery compartm ent/card cover in the direction of A , th en lift in the direction of B .
21 Battery/card basics Getting st arted 1 • The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting con ditions, etc. • The amount of power consumed by t he camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditi ons, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditi ons described below.
22 Battery/card basics 1 Getting st arted Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlo ck it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out. 4 Close the battery compart ment/card cover in direction C and then slid e it in the direction shown D .
23 Getting st arted 1 Using an AC adapter (o ptional) An AC adapter is usef ul for time-consuming tasks such as image downloa ds to a computer. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA -brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet.
24 1 Getting st arted Power on/off 1 Press the tabs on the len s cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. 2 Press the power switch. • The power turns on and t he lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q . The monitor turns on.
25 Power on/off Getting st arted 1 Startup/Shutdown screen This image is displayed on the monitor each time the camera is turned on or off. You can also use your favorite image (P .151). If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera ch ecks the card automatically.
26 1 Getting st arted Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen displa y. This reference manual shows the English on-screen di splay in the illustratio ns and explanations. Available language vary depending on t he area where you purchased this camera.
27 Selecting a language Getting st arted 1 5 Press ac to select W , then press d . • The green frame moves to the selected item. 6 Press ac to select a language, then press e . 7 Press e again to exit the men u. 8 To turn the camera off, press t he power switch.
28 1 Getting st arted Setting the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to P and p ress the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Press e . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d .
29 Setting the date and time Getting st arted 1 6 Press ac to select one of the following date form ats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d . • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show t he procedure used when the date and ti me settings are set to Y-M-D.
30 1 Getting st arted Adjusting the viewfin der To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. 1 Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch. • The camera and the monitor turn on.
31 Getting st arted 1 Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camer a from mo ving. Wh en taking pictures in the ve rtical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens.
32 2 Using the menus 2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera an d press e , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from t he menus. This chap ter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens.
33 Using the menus 2 How to use the menus MODE MENU ESP SEt CAM PIC CARD CARD%SEtUP CARD SEtUP CAM PIC ALL RESEt ON ON ENGLISH ENGLISH ON ON 3 MIN 3 MIN 1 SLEEP REC VIEW PW ON / OFF SEtUP 1 Press e to display the top menu. Press d . Top menu CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab 2 Press ac to select a tab, then press d .
34 How to use the menus 2 Using the menus • Not all items can be selected d epending on the stat us of the camera and the settings p erformed. • If you want to save the settings after t he camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to O FF. g “ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings” (P.
35 Using the menus 2 Shortcut menus Shooting modes *TIFF cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to h . h mode i j l m r p P mode n mode (Factory def ault setting) Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shoot ing), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing).
36 Shortcut menus 2 Using the menus Sets the appropriat e white balance accor ding to the light source. P.102 Sets the date and time. P.28 Formats a card.
37 Shortcut menus Using the menus 2 Playback mode TIPS • The functions r egistered in the short cut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than hnq . g “Setting th e shortcut menu” (P.
38 2 Using the menus Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the assoc iated men u items . Shooting modes CAMERA ta b ESP/ 5 Selects the met ering method (ESP, 5 or MULTI) . P.76 & Used to take pictures of a close su bject.
39 Mode Menus Using the menus 2 DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom up to approximately 30× magnification. P.55 FULLTIME AF Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to pre ss the shutter button halfwa y. P.70 AF MODE Selects the aut o focus method (iESP or SPOT).
40 Mode Menus 2 Using the menus SATURATION Adjusts the level of color dept h without changing the t int. P.108 CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.145 SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the cu rrent camera settings when you turn off the power.
41 Mode Menus Using the menus 2 Playback mode PLAY tab *1 < Stores the ne cessary informa tion on the card to allow you to print the pictur es taken. P.157 u Displays a histogram showing the luminance di stribution. P.110 R Adds sound to a still picture already taken.
42 Mode Menus 2 Using the menus SCREEN SETUP Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power i s turned on and off. P.152 s Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. P.148 X Sets the date and time. P.28 VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.
43 Shooting basics 3 3 Shooting basics Shooting modes The shooting modes include modes where the optimal setting s for the situation are automatically se lected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooti ng co nditions and the effect you wish to achieve.
44 Shooting modes 3 Shooting basics j Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without b lur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enab ling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity.
45 Shooting modes Shooting basics 3 Setting-related modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed.
46 Shooting modes 3 Shooting basics M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutte r speed manually. To che ck the exposure, refer to the exposure differ ential. This mode give s you more creative control , allowing you to make the sett ings you need to get the type of pict ure you want, regar dless of optimum exposure.
47 Shooting basics 3 T aking still pictures You can take still pictures using ei ther the monit or or the viewfinder. 1 Set the mode dial to h i j l m r p P and press the power switch. g “Power o n/off” ( P.24) • The monitor turns on. 2 Decide the composition of the picture.
48 Taking still pictures 3 Shooting basics 3 Press the shutter bu tton gently (halfw ay) to adjust the focus. • When the focus a nd exposure are locked, the green lamp lights (focus lock).
49 Taking still pictures Shooting basics 3 To record sound with the pi cture → You can record sound when taking sti ll pictures. Set R to ON. g “Recording sound with still pictures” (P.93) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken.
50 3 Shooting basics If correct focus cannot be obt ained When the subject cannot be focused on, yo u can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
51 If correct focus cannot be obtained Shooting basics 3 4 Press the shutter button fu lly. TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g “AE LOCK – Locking the exposure” (P.79) Fix the focus position.
52 3 Shooting basics Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is re corded at the same time. 1 Set the mode dial to n and press the power switch. g “Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on. • The available recording time o n the card that you are using is displayed.
53 Recording movies Shooting basics 3 • Depending on the card, the remaining recor ding time may drop rapidly during recordin g. Try using the card again after formatt ing it with your camera. g “CARD SETUP – Formatt ing cards” (P.145) • When R is set to ON, the position of the optic al zoom cannot be changed during movie recordi ng.
54 3 Shooting basics Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 42 mm – 420 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 30× by combining the opti cal zoom with th e digital zoom.
55 Zoom Shooting basics 3 DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM ON, and press e . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) •P r e s s e again t o exit the menu. 1 In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM ON, and press e .
56 4 Flash 4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best su ited to the light conditi ons and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash i ntensit y control . 1 Press the flash button. ( ) • The flash pops up.
57 Flash shooting Flash 4 3 Press the shutter button half way. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights. 4 Press the shutter but ton fully to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft. ) T (max.
58 Flash shooting 4 Flash TIPS The # (f lash charge) indicat ion blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in f lash) → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutte r speed locks at its current level.
59 Flash shooting Flash 4 Auto-flash (No indi cation) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight condit ions. To shoot a subject with backlight, posit ion the A F target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ( ! ) The light fro m the flash ma y make th e su bject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
60 Flash shooting 4 Flash Flash off ( $ ) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photo graphy is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natur al-looking twilig ht or night scene.
61 Flash shooting Flash 4 2nd curtain (rear curtain) # SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before t he shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effe cts in your picture, su ch as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streamin g backwards.
62 4 Flash Using the slow synchronizati on flash 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU CAMERA # SLOW # SLOW1, H SLOW, # SLOW2, and press e .
63 Flash 4 Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emit ted by the flash. In some situations, you ma y get better r e sults by adjusting th e light emission. Examples include small subjects, dist ant backgrou nds, or situations when increased contrast is desir ed.
64 5 Advanced shoot ing 5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be use d when the mode dial is set to p . 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU CAMERA A/S/M A, S or M, and press e . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) •P r e s s e again t o exit the menu.
65 Advanced shoot ing 5 Aperture priority shooting 1 Select A mode. g “A/S/M mode ” (P.64) 2 Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. If the aperture value is displayed in r ed, the aperture setting is unsuitabl e for the conditions.
66 5 Advanced shoot ing Shutter priority shoo ting 1 Select S mode. g “A/S/M mode ” (P.64) 2 Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shu tter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
67 Advanced shoot ing 5 Manual shooting 1 Select M mode. g “A/S/M mode ” (P.64) 2 Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter s peed. b : The aperture value increases. d : The aperture value decreases. a : Sets a faster shu tter speed.
68 5 Advanced shoot ing Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings yo u selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function sett ings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favo rite settings straight away.
69 Advanced shoot ing 5 Focusing applications AF MODE – Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on th e screen. Even when the subject is not in the c ent er of the screen, focusi ng is possible.
70 Focusing applications 5 Advanced shoot ing FULLTIME AF – A reliable ti me-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of t he lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter butt on halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapsh ots.
71 Focusing applications Advanced shoot ing 5 AF AREA – Changi ng the posi tion of t he AF targe t mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. 1 Set the AF MODE to SPOT. g “AF MODE – Changing the focus range” (P.
72 Focusing applications 5 Advanced shoot ing AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in ad vance enables easy locking of the focu s. 1 Register the AF lock function on x . g “Setting the custom butt on” (P.137) 2 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to fo cus on and press x .
73 Focusing applications Advanced shoot ing 5 TIPS How to save the locked focus after shoo ting (AF MEMOR Y) → Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMORY mark appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY, press x again.
74 Focusing applications 5 Advanced shoot ing Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject , use manual focus. 1 Hold down e for mo re than 1 second. 2 When the focus distance selection screen appears on the mon itor, press b to select MF.
75 Focusing applications Advanced shoot ing 5 5 Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the dista nce you have set. To cancel manual focus 1 Hold down e for mo re than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen. 2 Press d to select AF, then press e .
76 5 Advanced shoot ing Metering There are three ways of measuring the brig htness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area.
77 Metering Advanced shoot ing 5 MULTI METERING 1 When using the cam era in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mod e. Set to any mode except M . g “A/S/M mode ” (P.64) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x , set AE lock to the button.
78 Metering 5 Advanced shoot ing TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) → After metering in step 4, hol d down x for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory.
79 Advanced shoot ing 5 AE LOCK – Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when op timal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when th ere is excessive contrast be tween the subject and the surroundings.
80 AE LOCK – Locking the exposure 5 Advanced shoot ing 3 Position the AF target m ark on the subject you want to fo cus on and press the shutter button h alfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
81 Advanced shoot ing 5 Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow w hen you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 6 0 cm/2.0 ft. , T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m /6.6 ft.). How ever, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When t he optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as clos e as 7 cm/2.
82 5 Advanced shoot ing Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you sho ot from as close as 3 cm/1. 2" to your subject. Subject s measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.
83 Advanced shoot ing 5 Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix t he camera securely on a tripod for self-t imer shooting . This function is usef ul for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photogra ph.
84 5 Advanced shoot ing Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequen tial shooting, high speed sequential shootin g, AF sequential shooti n g and auto bracke ting. Sequentia l shooting modes can be selected fr om the DRIVE mode menu.
85 Sequential shooting Advanced shoot ing 5 2 Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and ke ep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you re lease the butto n.
86 Sequential shooting 5 Advanced shoot ing 2 Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d . 3 Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e . •P r e s s e repeatedly until the menu disap pears.
87 Advanced shoot ing 5 Self-portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself whi le holding th e camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. T he came ra automatically sets the optima l shooting conditions.
88 5 Advanced shoot ing P ANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panor ama shooting with Olympus xD-Pictu re Card. Panorama shooting let s you conn ect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master so ftware.
89 PANORAMA - Panorama shooting Advanced shoot ing 5 3 Make sure that the edge of the pictures overlap, then take pictures. • Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the f irst picture. Do not select an extremely br ight subject (s uch as the sun) for the first picture.
90 5 Advanced shoot ing 2 IN 1 - T aking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pict ures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two diff erent subjects in one picture. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU CAMERA 2 IN 1, and press d .
91 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures Advanced shoot ing 5 • During 2 IN 1 picture shoot ing, the panorama, sequential shoot ing and self-portrait modes are not availab le. • To cancel the 2 IN 1 pictur e mode after the first sh ot has been taken, press e .
92 5 Advanced shoot ing FUNCTION - Adding special effect s to pictures This feature lets you add special ef fe cts to your pictures during shoot ing. 4 effects are available . BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone .
93 Advanced shoot ing 5 Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be reco rded when taking sti ll pictures. Recordi ng starts about 0 .5 seconds after the sh utter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is reco rded automatically ever y time you take a picture.
94 Recording sound with movies 5 Advanced shoot ing • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded cl early.
95 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for you r purpose (print ing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.
96 Record mode 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure Special record mode s 3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3 . If the aspect ratio is changed to 3: 2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing th e image borders.
97 Record mode Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 ( Record modes and the number o f storable still pictures/ remaining recording time The number of st orable still p ictures and remaining recording time is also displayed on the monitor when a card is in the camera.
98 Record mode 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure • The number of storable still pictures and remainin g recording time listed in the table are approximat e. • The number of storable still pictures may change according to t he subject or factors like whet her print reservations have been made or not.
99 Record mode Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 2 Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then p ress d . 3 Press ac to select the resolution. If you selected SQ1 or SQ2, p ress d after selecting the resol ution, then select HIGH or NORMAL by pressing ac .
100 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher value s also introduce electrical noise into the resul ting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.
101 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine ch anges to the presen t exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situat ions, you may get better r esults when the exposure that the camera sets is co mpensated (adj usted) manually.
102 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure White balance Color reproduction differs depe nding on the light conditions. For inst ance, when daylight, the setting sun or tu ngsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each.
103 White balance Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the f ollowing settings, then press e . Press e again to exit the menu.
104 White balance 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 2 Press e . • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press b .
105 White balance Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine change s to the cu rrent white balance setting. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU PICTURE > , a nd press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.
106 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) 2 Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5.
107 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 CONTRAST This function adjusts t he contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in li ght and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU PICTURE CONTRAST, and press d .
108 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure SA TURA TION This function adjusts t he color depth. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) 2 Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and - 5.
109 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated du ring long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter spe eds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise r educt ion is set to ON, the ca mera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images.
110 6 Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure Histogram d isplay During shooting and playback of still pictures, you can displa y a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the viewfind er or monitor. Checking the histogram enab les precis e exposure control when taking pictures.
111 Histogram display Adjustin g the image quali ty and exposure 6 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU CAMERA u ON or OFF, and press e . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) In the top menu, select MOD E MENU PLAY u ON or OFF, and press e .
112 7 Playback 7 Playback Viewing still pictures 1 Set the mode dial to q and p ress the power switch. g “Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Use the arrow pad to play back oth er pictures.
113 Viewing still pictures Playback 7 QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictur es wh ile the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to ch eck shooting results and resu me shooting quickly. Functions available in no rmal playback mode are also availabl e in QUICK VIEW.
114 7 Playback Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarge d 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. 1 Select the still picture you want to enlarge. g “Viewing still pictures” (P.112) • You cannot enlarge p ictures with n . 2 Pull the zoom lever toward T ( U ).
115 Playback 7 Index display This function lets you show several pict ures at the sa me time on the monitor. The number of pictu res shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g “Sel ecting the number of pictures” (P.116) 1 In the single-frame playback mo de, push the zoom leve r toward W ( G ).
116 Index display 7 Playback Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of p ictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU SETUP G 4, 9 or 16, and press e . g “How to use the menus” (P.
117 Playback 7 Slideshow This function displays still pictures st ored in the card one after another . Only the first frame of movies is played back. 1 Select a still picture, then press e to display the top m enu. g “Viewing still pictures” (P.112) 2 Press a to start the slideshow.
118 7 Playback Viewing movies 1 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g “Viewing still pictures” (P.112) 2 Press e . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. 4 Press ac to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press e .
119 Viewing movies Playback 7 •P r e s s e again after playback ends to display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT Leaves the movie playba ck mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e .
120 7 Playback Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths: Movies without sound: Longer than approximately 10.
121 Editing movies Playback 7 4 Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index and press e . a : Jumps to the first fr ame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last fr ame of the movie. d : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played c ontinuously by holding the b utton down.
122 Editing movies 7 Playback • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the lengt h of the movie. • An index consists o f 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card.
123 Editing movies Playback 7 6 Press ac to select OK, then press e . • If you w ant to sele ct different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the procedure from Step 4. • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and press e . 7 Press ac to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press e .
124 7 Playback Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the came ra to play ba ck recorded images on your TV. You can play back both sti ll pi ctures and movies on your TV. Sounds stored with an image are also played. 1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off.
125 Playback on TV Playback 7 • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire pictur e on the TV screen, a black frame a ppears around the picture. If the pi cture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be print ed. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed ho rizontally.
126 7 Playback Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have alread y taken. (This is known as “after-recording”) Yo u can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds.
127 Playback 7 Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictur es and store them as new pictures. The following editing operatio ns are possible. Resizi ng Q Changes th e picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file.
128 Editing still pictures 7 Playback Trimming 3 Select P , then press d . 4 Press ac to select P , then press e . 5 Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. •P r e s s ac bd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom le ver to decide the t rimming size.
129 Editing still pictures Playback 7 • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficien t memory space on the card, or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera.
130 7 Playback Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect i mport ant pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play ba ck only protecte d pictures. g “SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures” (P.131 ) Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame /all-frame erase function.
131 Playback 7 SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures You can play back only protected pictures. This can be used to separately manage pictures t aken as a travel memo and separate those pictures you want to show to oth ers. ALL All pictures are played back.
132 7 Playback Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures . Pictur es can be erased either one frame at a time or all t he pic tures in the card . • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. • Pictur es play ed back with 0 cannot be deleted.
133 Erasing pictures Playback 7 All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU CARD CARD SETUP and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) 2 Press ac to select R ALL ERASE, then press e .
134 8 Useful func tions 8 Useful functions ALL RESET - Saving the camera’ s settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The sett ings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the ne xt page.
135 ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings Useful func tions 8 Functions that Al l Reset ON setting affect s * This sets whet her the monitor turns on or not wh en the camera is turned on. Function Factory default setting Ref. Page Function Factory default setting Ref.
136 8 Useful func tions CUST OM BUTT ON Functions listed in the table belo w can be assigned to the custom button on t he camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom butto n without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.
137 CUSTOM BUTTON Useful func tions 8 Setting the custom but ton 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) 2 Press ac to select a function, then press e . •P r e s s e again to exit the menu.
138 CUSTOM BUTTON 8 Useful func tions Using the custom button 1 Press x . • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to th e custom butt on appears.
139 Useful func tions 8 SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menu s (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h ). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequent ly used functions. Functions that ca n be set in the shortcut menu Ref.
140 SHORT CUT 8 Useful func tions Setting the shortcut m enu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.
141 SHORT CUT Useful func tions 8 Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the settin g screen for that functi on. 1 Press e to display the top m enu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
142 8 Useful func tions MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functi ons in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r , your customized sett ings are activated.
143 MY MODE SETUP Useful func tions 8 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU SETUP MY MODE SETUP, and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) 2 Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d . CURRENT Saves the current camera settings.
144 MY MODE SETUP 8 Useful func tions When selecting RESET in Step 2 4 Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e . • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. If no settings are saved, MY MO DE settings cannot be selected. When selecting CUSTOM in Step 2 4 Press ac to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press d .
145 Useful func tions 8 CARD SETUP – Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting pr epares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or ca rds which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camer a.
146 CARD SETUP – Formatting cards 8 Useful func tions 2 Press a to select YES, then press e . • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. • Never do the following during formatt ing, as they may cause the card to malfuncti on. Open the batter y compartment/ca rd cover.
147 Useful func tions 8 Information displ ay This function lets you disp lay detailed shootin g information on th e monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the pla yback mode. For details of the infor mation displayed, see “Viewfinder and monitor indicat ions” (P.
148 8 Useful func tions Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjus tment This function lets you adjust the brightn ess of the monitor and viewfi nder respectively. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU SETUP s , and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.
149 Useful func tions 8 REC VIEW You can choose whether or n ot to display the picture you have just taken on the moni tor. ON The picture being recorde d to the card is d isplayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken.
150 8 Useful func tions SLEEP - Sleep Timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operat ion when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touc h the shut ter button or arrow pad.
151 Useful func tions 8 Beep You can turn off the beep sound for bu tton operations and warnings. 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU SETUP 8 OFF or ON, and press e . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) •P r e s s e again to exit the menu.
152 8 Useful func tions SCREEN SETUP You can register your favorite pictur e to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired pict ure can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g “POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting” (P .
153 Useful func tions 8 FILE NAME The camera automatically creates file names and folder names fo r images to be stored in. Files can be numbered f rom 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Exampl es are shown below. There are two settings from which you can choose: RESET or AUTO .
154 PIXEL MAPPING 8 Useful func tions • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folde r number changes. • When both the Folder and File No. rea ch their respective maximum number (999/9999), th e number of storable pictures become s 0 even if the car d is not fu ll.
155 Useful func tions 8 Measurement unit s The measurement unit can be selected from ei ther meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at sh orts ranges in centimeters. ft At long ranges, the camera measur es in feet, and at short ranges in inches.
156 8 Useful func tions VIDEO OUT – V ideo output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal ty pe. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure t o set the VIDEO OUT setting accordingly.
157 Print setting 9 9 Print setting How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time informat ion) with the pictures store d on the card.
158 How to print pictures 9 Print setting TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/ printer is generally base d on the number of dots (pixels) per squa re inch. This is called dpi (dot s per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the print ed results.
159 Print setting 9 All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desir ed number of prints and whether you want th e date and time included. 1 Play back a still picture. g “Viewing still pictures” (P.
160 All-frame reservation 9 Print setting 5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Set the nu mber of pri nts Press ac to set the number of prints, then press e . a : Increases the number. c : Decreases the number. Set the date/time print ing data Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e .
161 Print setting 9 Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pict ures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. 1 Play back a still picture. g “Viewing still pictures” (P.112) • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n .
162 Single-frame reservation 9 Print setting 5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE Sets the number of print s, date/time and trim size. The print reservation data is set and the screen proce eds to Step 6. SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print.
163 Single-frame reservation Print setting 9 Trim the picture g “Trimming” (P.164) 8 After setting the number o f prints and date/time printing dat a and trimming the picture, pre ss e to complete the print res ervations and return to the screen in Step 4.
164 9 Print setting T rimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. 1 Press ac on the single-frame reservation s creen to select P (trimming) and press d . g “Single-frame r eservation” (P.
165 Trimming Print setting 9 4 Press ac to select OK, then press e . OK Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. RESET Sets a new trimming size. → Go to Step 2. CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to t he single-frame reservation screen .
166 9 Print setting Resetting print reservation dat a This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for picture s stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures.
167 Resetting print reservation data Print setting 9 To reset the print reservation d ata for a selected picture 1 In the top menu, select MOD E MENU PLAY < , and press d . g “How to use the menus” (P.33) 2 Press ac to select KEEP, then press e .
168 10 Direct printing 10 Direct printing Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatib le printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures dire ctly. With the camera connected to the printer , select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
169 Direct printing 10 Connecting the camer a to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port.
170 10 Direct printing Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, t he PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on th e monitor. Use this screen to select the prin t mode. You can choose from the following print mo des.
171 Printing pictures Direct printing 10 Easy printing The method described below is the easiest way t o print out pictures. The selected picture is pri nted without the date, time or file name. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen (P.170), press ac to select PRINT, then press e .
172 Printing pictures 10 Direct printing 4 Use bd o r the control dial to select the image you wa nt to print and press e . • The PRINT screen is displayed. 5 Press ac to select OK, then press e . • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select CANCEL and press e .
173 Printing pictures Direct printing 10 PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press e . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d .
174 Printing pictures 10 Direct printing 4 Press ac to select PICS/SHEET, then press e . • PICS/SHEET depends on the paper size set in Step 2 and the capabilities of your printer. 5 Press bd to select the picture you want to pr int. • Turn the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index forma t.
175 Printing pictures Direct printing 10 Set MORE print reservations Press c . • Print information setting screen is disp layed. Press ac to select the item you want to set, then p ress d . • Press ac to select the item, then press e .
176 Printing pictures 10 Direct printing 8 Print the pictures. •P r e s s ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e . OK Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
177 Printing pictures Direct printing 10 ALL PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d . • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLES S are set to < STANDARD.
178 Printing pictures 10 Direct printing 5 Press e . • The PRINT screen is displayed. 6 Print the pictures. •P r e s s ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e . OK Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
179 Printing pictures Direct printing 10 ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press e . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d .
180 Printing pictures 10 Direct printing To cancel printing Pressing e during print data tra nsfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing.
181 Printing pictures Direct printing 10 Trim the picture To set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULT I PRINT mode, follow the procedure below. 1 Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to select the trimming position and size. •P r e s s ac bd to move the trimming frame.
182 Printing pictures 10 Direct printing • The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed pictur e size is small, printing magnification increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution.
183 Direct printing 10 Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disco nnect the camera from the printer. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select b . • The message is displayed. 2 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera off. 3 Remove the USB cable from the camera.
184 10 Direct printing If an error code is displayed If an error code app ears on the camera’s monit or during direct print set ting or printing, see the following t able. For more details, refer to the printer’ s instruction manual. TIPS • If an error code other th an those shown above is displaye d, refer to “Error codes” (P.
185 Miscellaneous 11 1 1 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action NO CARD The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a di fferen t card. If the problem p ersists, format the card.
186 11 Miscellaneous T roubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. P .24 The battery is exhausted.
187 Troubleshooting Miscellaneous 11 Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor does not turn on. The viewfinder is turned on . Press f to turn the mon itor on. P .47 The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not adjusted pro perly .
188 Troubleshooting 11 Miscellaneous Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor goes off. The camera i s in the sleep mod e. Operate the came ra (press the shutte r button or turn the zoom lever). P. 2 4 The power is turned off with the m onitor off.
189 Troubleshooting Miscellaneous 11 Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF was taken. Use manual focus or focu s lock to focus on the subject an d then shoo t. P .
190 Troubleshooting 11 Miscellaneous Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is too dark. The flash was blocke d by your finger . Hold the camera correctly , keeping your fingers away from the f lash. P. 3 1 The subj ect was out of the working r ange of the flash.
191 Troubleshooting Miscellaneous 11 Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page Halation produces unnat ural colors in t he picture. This may be caused by excessively bright ultraviolet light on the subject, such as sunlight shining through t he leaves of trees, wind ow frames in bright lig ht at night, reflection of metal in direct sunlight, etc.
192 Troubleshooting 11 Miscellaneous ( When the camera is conn ected to a PC or printer. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The printer fails t o connect. PC was selected on the monitor af ter connecting to the printer wi th a USB cable. Remove the US B cable, and star t again from ste p 1 of “Conne cting the camera to a printe r”.
193 Miscellaneous 11 List of menus h mode Top menu Setti ng Ref. Page DRIVE o , j , i , k P.84 K SHQ 2048 × 15 36, HQ 2048 × 1536, SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 P.
194 List of menus 11 Miscellaneous i / j / l / m / r / p / P mode Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ 5 ESP, 5 , MULT I P.76 & OFF, & , % P.81 DRIVE ∗ 1 o , j , i , k , BKT ∗ 5 P.84 ISO AUTO, 100, 200, 400 P.100 A/S/M ∗ 2 A/S/M P.
195 List of menus Miscellaneous 11 i / j / k / l / m / o / r / p / P mode (cont.) ∗ 1 Not available in m mode. ∗ 2 Only available in p modes. ∗ 3 Only available in r mode. ∗ 4 Not available in i j l m modes. ∗ 5 Not available in j l m p modes.
196 List of menus 11 Miscellaneous n mode Top menu Tab Function Settin g Ref. Pag e MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ 5 ESP, 5 , MULT I P.76 & OFF, & , % P.81 ISO AUTO, 100, 200, 400 P.100 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.70 % OFF, ON P.82 FUNCTION OFF, BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA P.
197 List of menus Miscellaneous 11 q mode (still pictures) Top menu Tab Functi on Setting Ref. P age MODE MENU PLAY < P.157 u OFF, ON P.110 R START P.126 EDIT Q 640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCE L P.127 P NEW FILE, CANCEL P.128 CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FORMAT P.
198 List of menus 11 Miscellaneous q mode (movies) Top menu Tab Functi on Setting Ref. P age MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL E RASE, FORMAT P.133, 145 SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.134 W ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIA NO, РУССКИЙ , PORTUGUES , P.
199 Miscellaneous 11 List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the ca mera leaves the factory. Shooting mode F No F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 ZOOM 42mm LCD ON F 0.0 FLASH AUTO (S, M: # SLOW1, n : $ ) AF/MF AF Y OFF 5 ESP & OFF DRIVE o 7 ±1.
200 List of factory default settings 11 Miscellaneous R (still pictures) OFF R (movies) O FF K HQ (2048 × 1536, n : 320 × 240) TIFF 2048 × 1536 SHQ 2048 × 1536 HQ 2048 × 1536 SQ1 1280 × 960 NORM.
201 List of factory default settings Miscellaneous 11 Playback mode Others ∗ Settings differ accor ding to the region where the camera is sold. SWITCH FRAME ALL INFO OFF u OFF 0 OFF y 0° < OFF G 9 R OFF ALL RESET ON W ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP 1 s NORMAL X Y-M-D 2004.
202 11 Miscellaneous Modes and Shooting Functions In r mo de, available functions vary depen ding on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode h ijlm p P n Funct ion ASM p — — Zoom DIG.
203 Modes and Shooting Functions Miscellaneous 11 j , i , k ∗ 2 — 7 — ∗ 2 — — o — ∗ 3 — — PANORAMA — — — 2 IN 1 — — FUNCTION BLACK&WHI.
204 Modes and Shooting Functions 11 Miscellaneous : Available — : Not available ∗ 1 Cannot be selected in M n mode. ∗ 2 Cannot be selected in m mode.
205 Miscellaneous 11 Camera mainte nance After use Turn off the camera and fit the lens cap on th e lens. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long peri od, remove the battery. Cleaning the camera 1 Turn off the camera. ( g P.24) 2 Remove the battery.
206 11 Miscellaneous Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for sh ooting and d isplaying ) Recording system S till picture : Di gital recor ding, TIFF (non-com pression), JPEG (in accordance with Design rule f or Camera File system (DCF)) Applicab le standards : Exif 2.
207 Specifications Miscellaneous 11 Monitor : 1.8" TFT color LCD display , 1 18,000 pixels Auto focus : TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector .
208 11 Miscellaneous Glossary of terms A (Aperture Prio rity) Mode You set the aperture yourself and t he camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is t aken with the best exposure. AE (Aut omatic Ex posure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter aut omatically sets the exposur e.
209 Glossary of terms Miscellaneous 11 EV (Exposur e Value) A system for measuring expo sure. EV0 is when the ap erture is at F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. The EV then increases by 1 each time the aperture increases by one F stop or the shutter s peed increa ses by one increment.
210 Glossary of terms 11 Miscellaneous Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera aut omatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operat e it for a certain ti me. To get out of the sl eep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter butt on, arrow pad, etc.
211 Index 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 1st curtain # SLOW1 . . . . . . . . . 60 1st curtain with red-eye reduction H SLOW1 . . . . . . . . 61 2 IN 1 2 IN 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 2nd curtain # SLOW2 . . . . . . . . . 61 3:2 .
212 Index Erasing pictur es S . . . . . . . . . . 1 32 Error code s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 EV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 09 Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Exposure compensation F . . . . 101 Exposur e differe ntial .
213 Index N Night Scene sh ooting m . . . . . . . 44 NOISE REDUCTION O . . . . . 109 NORMAL ( Record m ode) . . . . . . 97 Number of remaining pictures . . . 97 NTSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 209 O OK/Menu button e . . . . . . . . 11, 32 One-touch white balance V .
214 Index Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Strap ey elet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 17 Sunny day 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 Super macro mo de shooting % . . . . . . . . . . 82 SWITCH FRAM E . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1 T Taking still pictures .
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How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purcha sing an Olympus digital ca mera. This manual provide s instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ens ure correc t installat ion, refer onl y to these installation procedures .
2 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camer a to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future ref erence. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change with out notice.
3 Macintosh Windows INDEX Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Downloading i mage files using other OS (For other OS users) .
4 F low cha r t By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to th e computer. Some OS’s (opera ting systems) may need a special setup befor e connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below.
Flowchart 5 • When connectin g the camera to t he computer , make sure that there is sufficient r emaining battery power . When connected (transmitting) to th e computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn of f automatically .
6 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your comput er before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the comput er. Windows 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu.
Identifying the OS 7 4 A System Properties window will appear . Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” t o close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98” ( p.
8 Windows Wi nd o w s Using W indows 98/M e/2000/XP Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all.
9 Windows Installing the USB driv er for Windows 98 (W hen using W indows 98/9 8 SE) If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE , you must install the USB dr iver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driv er in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98 /98 SE) 10 Windows 3 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will st art. 4 Click “OK” to rest art your computer and the inst allation is complete . 5 When the computer has restar ted, install ation is complete.
11 Windows Connecting the c amera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the ca mera to your computer for the first t ime. ( p.9) 1 Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
Connecting the camera to the computer 12 Windows 4 T urn the came ra on. Camera wit h a lens barr ier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, th e lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Connecting the camera to the computer 13 Windows Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily. Select “Copy p ictures to folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard”, t hen follow the on-scr een instructions. You may also select “take no action” to bypass th e Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard.
14 Windows Confir ming the computer r ecognizes the came ra 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. 2 Make su re the “Rem ovable D isk” icon appears in the window .
15 Windows Confir ming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, f ollow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed . 1 Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon.
Confirming the USB d river is installed 16 Windows 4 Confirm that “OL YMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category . If you cannot find the “OLYMPUS Digital Camera”, turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again .
17 Windows Downloading images to your computer 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” f rom the “Start” menu.
Downloading images to your computer 18 Windows 4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder . Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.
Downloading im ages to your computer 19 Windows The “My Documents” window is displayed. 6 Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Docu ments” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder).
20 Windows Disconnecting the camer a fr om your computer If your OS is Win dows Me/2000, proceed t o “Windows Me/200 0/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Disconnecting the c amera from your computer 21 Windows 4 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blink ing. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, t hen the cable can be removed.
Disconnecting the camera from y our computer 22 Windows 2 Click the “Unplug or Ej ect Hardware” icon on the ta sk bar . The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. 3 Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears.
23 Macintosh Macintosh Using Mac OS (9/X) Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all.
24 Macintosh Connecting the c amera to the computer 1 Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera does not have this setting. For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's refe rence manual.
Connecting the camera to the computer 25 Macintosh 4 T urn the came ra on. Camera wit h a lens barr ier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, th e green lamp on th e right of t he viewfinder lights up.
26 Macintosh Downloading images to y our computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save th em in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). 1 Double-click th e “Untitled” ico n displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer .
Downloading im ages to your computer 27 Macintosh Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001 .JPG” are displayed. 4 Double-click the “Macintosh HD” icon on the desktop. • The camera automatically assigns fo lder names and file names acco rding to the following rules.
Downloading images to your computer 28 Macintosh The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. 5 Drag & drop the im age you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) t o the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Downloading im ages to your computer 29 Macintosh Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the ca mera is not connected cor rectly, a malfunctio n occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image f iles is not accurately displayed.
30 Macintosh Disconnecting the cam era fr om your computer 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. 2 Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “T rash”. 3 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blink ing.
31 Downloading image files using other OS (F or other OS user s) Users running ot her OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windo ws NT Mac OS before OS 9 For an OS listed ab ove, you can download i mages directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapt er or PC card adapter.
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