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Olympus E-300 User Guide Manual pdf

1. X JJ see PIXEL MAPPING Checking the image processing functions The PIXEL MAPPING feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions It is not necessary to operate this function frequently Approximately once a year is recommended After using the monitor or taking continuous shots wait for at least one minute before using the PIXEL MAPPING function to ensure that it operates correctly 1 Menu 12 PIXEL MAPPING C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q then press the OK button The busy bar is displayed during PIXEL MAPPING When PIXEL MAPPING is finished the menu is restored e f you accidentally turn the camera off OK button during PIXEL MAPPING start again from Step 1 TE PIXEL MAPPING G 1 CLEANING MODE RESETLENS4 OFF h ERASE SETTING 4 NO T2 COLORSPACE lt sRGB CANCEL MENUISELECT Gs GOP OK a o 3 Q x Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals I xipueddy E Safety precautions Handling and storage precautions To protect the high precision technology contained in this product never leave the camera in the places listed below no matter if in use or storage Places where temperatures and or humidity are high or go through extreme changes Direct sunlight beaches locked cars or near
2. 182 PIXEL MAPPING Checking the image processing functions 183 Safety precautions iem oie tidied ehh eee races D ed ples 184 Glossa erect idu pe xq ene ee bbad deat eee bp rds 186 12 Information 191 Menu GIEClONY atc t eed e Ra hb ede by eee esa Sane eee E 192 Available functions by shooting mode 0 0 0 0 eee eee 196 Names Of Parts soseko t eairt terere boca qup dte oed dda the 198 o In cM PCIE 198 Viewfinder indications i e eh Rr heh 200 Monitor indications only for playback 0000000 201 Gontrol ipanel screeti Jura pente pL LE es 202 Memory Gauge sse eee e eina m ki en RR Caere 203 Battery check ssa duse zen ter decease ERE HERE 203 Specifications eee se vorab Eee e ye e er deb pee e ge ens 204 MAIEK AE PDC MM 207 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number E 300 Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC Address 2 Corporate Center Drive PO Box 9058 Melville New York 11747 9058 U S A Telephone Number 1 631 844 5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received inclu
3. 000005 41 fj BEACH amp SNOW Shooting seascapes or snow capped mountain landscapes ils eee eee ee eee 42 CANDLE sagt HC 42 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Contents E s ue Selecting the right mode for shooting technique P A S and M 43 P Programm shootlhg s sig cass cared intor eer dopo e are P eee Rd 43 A Aperture priority shooting llle 45 S Shutter priority shooting 2 cue e eR Es 47 M Manual Shooting i e e meme beet emen 49 PREVIEW f tictiori 2d cg emend b Roh EC ebd 52 4 Various shooting functions 53 Flash shooting rre eam ee a rne d sr rea y 54 gta PM gets ana iaaa kan Eaa AE a aa Dna 54 Setting the flash mode amp 02 cece cece a rn e a 58 Using the bullt in flashi a srs eee erm rmm er mme mem a 59 Flash intensity control 9 acc cca e eR RE 60 Optional electronic flashes 00 0 eee 61 Usingithe electronic flash gd aioe ER cat Geo eee Las X 62 Supr FP ASN 2n vende we ena Bean See ree wore ores 63 Using commercially available flashes 0 00 00 c eee eee 64 Non specified commercial flashes liliis 65 Drive mode DRIVE oce ERIEEROSR hr s 66 Sequential shooting E i cues eed eor ees eer rne eres 66 Auto bracketing BRT ises ice e Re Rd 68 Self timer shooting amp Remote cont
4. 2 Press the OK button OQ o OK button Monitor brightness adjustment EJ This allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor for optimal viewing CEND PASMA MaL 5 SCENE c How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q e The Q screen is displayed TODCER EN DOO 3 Press OQ to adjust the brightness Press the OK button CANCEL MENU SELECT9 S GOPOK BJ8ulga noA Jo suomounj sbumies ay Buiziuiojsna2 id Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 181 BJaulea2 nod jo suomuounj sBuries ay Buiziuo snz2 ix SLEEP After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed the camera enters the sleep mode stand by to save battery power SLEEP lets you select sleep timer OFF cancels the sleep mode The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button the shutter button arrow pad etc EEE PASMA 4 X amp EJ SCENE Menu 12 SLEEP OFF 1min a r z0 E S 3min 5min 10min ae So C How to use the menus P 25 Be teal o 5 J i 2 Press the OK button o A b IOCA OK button PC MODE You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand you can skip the USB connection setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera For details on
5. e A sample image of the selected mode is displayed 3 Press the OK button The camera enters the shooting stand by mode Downloaded ERG 28 FRAN REPS ANE ORK BHO AAAI TF menu appears Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes Vivid reproduction of blues and greens Suitable for shooting both main subject and background The camera brings both of them into NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night Usually a street at night makes a dark image with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps due to the lack of brightness This mode allows you to capture the true appearance of the street Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera The flash fires in the red eye reduction mode C Flash modes P 54 aal suoiipuoo Burjoous 104 apow juBu ay Buyjoajas i Bgm Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation quum ESS SSS M M mmi FIREWORKS Suitable for shooting fireworks Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera The flash cannot be used AF is not possible Use manual foc
6. e The rotated card image will be recorded on the 4 04 JS qu button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Hed j iin Bs xoeqftel d id Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV 1 Turn the camera and TV off and connect the video cable as illustrated 2 Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode For details on switching to the video input mode refer to the TV s instruction manual 3 Turn the camera on and press the gt playback mode buttton LAS Video input terminal O Note To connect the camera to a TV use the provided video cable e Make sure that the camera s video output signal type is the same as the TV s video signal type lt VIDEO OUT Selecting the video signal type before TV connection P 134 e The camera s monitor turns off automatically when the video cable is connected to the camera e The image may appear off center depending on the TV screen Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Mis Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images Available editing functions depend on the image format image record mode Editing images recorded in RAW data format This performs image processing such as white balance and sharpnes
7. 2 Press Q e The G screen appears 3 With the G screen displayed point the camera at a sheet of white paper Position the paper so that it fills the viewfinder Make sure there are no shadows 4 Set the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimum exposure OK button Press the OK button e The white balance is registered e The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as a preset WB setting Turning the power off does not reset the data CF Setting the white balance P 95 NO CANCEL MENU SELECTS GOPOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 37 40Jo2 pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 Il 4ojoo pue eBeuii e4nsodx3 ea White balance Adjusting the color tone TIPS After pressing OK WB NG RETRY is displayed When there is not enough white in the image or when the image is too bright too dark or the colors look unnatural you cannot register the white balance Repeat the procedure from Step 1 WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings pom P AJ S M aa SS Venu f gt ez AEL button C7 How to use the menus P 25 LJ iy LES S 0 J px Q L l2 NG 2 Press Q e The WB screen is displayed s ae ooogG o OJCA OK button 3 Press V amp to select the white MA balance to adjust
8. Color space A model that describes colors using more than three coordinates Color spaces such as sRGB Adobe RGB are occasionally used for encoding reproducing colors Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature a concept of theoretical physics that with incandescent lighting corresponds roughly to the absolute lamp filament temperature expressed on the Kelvin K temperature scale The higher the color temperature the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish the lower the color temperature the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish You may encounter difficulties with color reproduction when shooting indoors under fluorescent lighting or where sunlight and fluorescent lighting are both present Your camera is provided with a white balance adjustment feature that you can use to compensate for the odd effects of combinations of Color you may occasionally see in your pictures From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Bs Glossary E M Compression rate Compression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data and compression rate denotes the amount of compression The actual effect of the selected compression rate could vary with the content of the image The numbers for the compression rate selected wi
9. Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable Insert the marked end of the provided Look for this mark USB cable into the USB port on your e computer Terminal The location of the USB port varies USB port depending on the computer For details refer to your computer s manual USB t 2 Insert the provided USB cable into the es USB connector Smaller terminal USB cable 3 Set the camera s power switch to ON Press V amp to select PC Press the OK button The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals nu 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii Buluajsues E Connecting the camera to the computer 5 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device e Windows 98SE Me 2000 When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time the computer automatically recognizes the camera Click OK when the message saying that the installation is completed appears LLL My Computer The computer recognizes the camera as a Removable Removable Disk Disk F e Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily To transfer images with OLYMPUS Master click Cancel eMac OS X iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS When you connect your Olympus
10. FL 20 electronic flashes These flashes communicate with the camera to make available various flash modes such as auto flash red eye reduction flash slow synchronization and controlled light emission The flash can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera s hot shoe Functions available with optional flash units Optional flash FL 50 FL 36 FL 20 Flash control mode TTL AUTO Super FP flash TTL AUTO AUTO MANUAL MANUAL Super FP flash TTL AUTO Super FP flash TTL AUTO AUTO MANUAL MANUAL Super FP flash TTL AUTO AUTO MANUAL Using the external flash with the built in flash The external flash cannot be used with the built in flash while the former is attached to the camera s hot shoe The external flash can be used with the built in flash GN guide number 180100 GN 50 85 mm GN 28 24 mm Calculated based on 35mm film GN 36 85 mm GN 26 24 mm Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals GN 20 35 mm id suoijounyj Buijoous snoneA Ea Flash shooting Using the electronic flash The following instructions describe how to connect and use the FL 50 electronic flash optional Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash s power Erg P A S MA da Js 97 1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration
11. Print reservation DPOF r Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer printer is generally based on the number of dots pixels per square inch This is called dpi dots per inch The higher the dpi value the better the printed results Keep in mind however that the dpi of the picture does not change This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution the size of the printed picture will be smaller Although you can print magnified images picture quality will decrease If you want to print large high quality pictures set the record mode as high as possible when taking the pictures lt Selecting the record mode P 33 e DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera Make changes using the original device e f a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device entering reservations using this camera will erase the previous reservations e f there is not enough space in the card memory CARD FULL will be displayed and you may not be able to enter the reservation data You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs e Print reservation may take considerable time when saving printing data to a card Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals wl Mid et Print reservation DPOF Flowchart for print reservation You can
12. You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software For details refer to Help Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL CANCEL MENU SELECT 2 GO OK d BJ8ulga 4no Jo suomounj sbBumies ay Buiziuiojsna2 Id BJaule2 nod jo suoiounj sBuries ay Buiziuo snz2 lew VIDEO OUT Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV s video signal type Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the AV cable If you use the wrong video signal type recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV Erg P AJ s M aa amp amp amp J SCENE Menu gt 12 VIDEO OUT gt NTSC O EN PAL LJ Sio C How to use the menus P 25 m 2 Press the OK button od o odo T TV video signal types amp main regions Check the video signal type before QA OK button connecting the camera to your TV NTSC North America Japan Taiwan Korea PAL European countries China Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ies CARD SETUP Formatting the card Lets you format a card Formatting prepares cards to receive data Non Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used All
13. did you ever wonder how to achieve the results you want without complicated and time consuming camera settings With this camera you will find a new way of capturing all those special moments and effects in an instant All you have to do is to select the appropriate mode and concentrate on your composition no complicated settings as with other cameras You can also select the exposure mode which allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed With precise value setting images come out better The more you shoot the more possibilities you will discover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals This camera has 4 different exposure modes Program shooting aperture shooting shutter speed manual shooting and more than 10 different situation related shooting modes The shooting modes can be set using the mode dial and menus See below Lg P 18 When you select Ct 4a amp S 9 suoiipuoo buljooys 104 apow juBu ay Burjoejes esa Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting situations and conditions 1 Set the mode dial to the situation related mode you want to use The camera enters the selected mode When you select SCENE The SCENE menu appears 2 Press QA to select the situation related mode For SCENE only C How to use the menus P 25
14. 2 Take the picture Focus ring Rotational direction of the focus ring You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point c7 FOCUS RING P 126 Focus aid When you focus the lens on a subject manually by turning the focus ring the AF confirmation mark lights When 3 AF frames are selected the camera performs focusing in the center AF frame Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals d suoiounj Buisn204 Es AF ILLUMINATOR When AF ILLUMINATOR is set to ON the flash provides light if a subject is in a dark environment and auto focus does not work To use this function raise the flash EE PIAS Maal Setting the AF ILLUMINATOR 1 Menu 1 AF ILLUMINATOR gt Flash ON OFF C How to use the menus P 25 Using the flash as the AF illuminator Raise the flash 7 P 58 2 Take the picture suonouny bBuisn2o4 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 6 Exposure image and color If you wish to go beyond simple shooting using only the shutter button you will find various functions that can be used to modify image brightness exposure parameters to achieve remarkably better results For instance if you want to shoot atmospheric pictures indoors or if your subject would strongly reflect the flash light shooting without the fl
15. CWB3 or CWB4 then press Q 4 Press VG to adjust the current white balance 5 Press the OK button Select the other custom white balance items to set 40Jo2 pue eBeuii e4nsodx3 ies zO fe E lt OIG Ke mi o ZNS o 7 0 Me vbi 5 e E IOCA OK button CUSTOM WB CWB1 ole 2500 m CWB3 CWB4 CANCEL MENU SELECT sz GO OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p SHARPNESS G This function adjusts the sharpness of the image pom PASM Menu SHARPNESS l C How to use the menus P 2 fest O HE me Em E p NEN m 2 Press 9 NA e The setting screen is displayed e G Pn om 3 Press QQ to move 9 To increase the sharpness Hi Press Q The image contours are emphasized making the image appear sharper and more vivid Use this setting when you want to print pictures To reduce the sharpness Lo Press gt The image contours are softened Use this setting when you want to edit images on a PC CANCELS MENU SELECTS Eb GOPOK 4 Press the OK button Your adjustment is saved Adjusting the sharpness toward Hi may give the picture a grainy appearance Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Pu 40Jo2 pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 IR 40Jo2 pue eBeuii e4nsodx3 a C How to use the menus P 25
16. LCD monitor Do not push the monitor forcibly otherwise the image may become fuzzy resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor If the monitor is damaged be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor in your mouth If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes wash them off A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the monitor but this is not a malfunction e When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor This is not a malfunction It will be less noticeable in playback mode e In places subject to low temperatures the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily When using the camera in extremely cold places it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place A LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light may appear on the LCD monitor These spots may not be uniform in color and brightness depending on their characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor This is not a malfunction Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals nl xipuaddy E xipueddy E Downloade A Aperture Priority Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the pict
17. is m i button ogo od EE ii Example When pressing the i record mode button When setting on the control panel screen Record mode When setting on the function menu control panel screen is off Record mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals H suoigjodo a1seg I How to use the buttons and control dial 2 After pressing the button rotate the control dial Control dial e f you do not operate the dial within 3 Seconds your setting is confirmed f you press the button again you can confirm gt l the setting and exit the menu immediately SM suone do a1seg SSF a i button When setting on the control panel screen When setting on the function menu H 1 320 F5 6 Types of buttons Qc P 22 QcP2 Oc P 21 8c P 22 esr Qc P 23 Qc P 23 Qc P 23 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals How to use the buttons and control dial 5 Flash mode button rs P 58 Selects a flash mode from auto flash red eye reduction flash slow synchronization or fill in flash e WB White balance button AUTO lt gt 5 5sLOW 4 SLOW O 4 gt soa Es P 95 Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from th
18. 2 Press the OK button MANUAL FLASH This allows the built in flash to output a fixed amount of light With MANUAL FLASH set to ON you can set the amount of light to FULL 1 4 1 16 or 1 64 with the 5 flash button EXER PASMA 4a 35 5 08 1 Menu 1 MANUAL FLASH gt ON C How to use the menus P 25 BJaulea2 nod jo suonounj sBuries ay Buiziuo snz2 e 2 Press the OK button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p CUSTOM OK This lets you select a shooting function to register on the OK button You will be able to call up the selected function s setting screen by pressing the OK button or use it to perform function setting OFF The OK button is used for setting confirmation in the normal way SHORTCUT Registers one of the shooting menus This is useful when you want to go quickly to the setting screen of a function you use frequently PREVIEW Registers the preview function When you press the OK button the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived sharp focus in a picture with the selected aperture value AF MF Lets you switch between AF and MF While holding down the OK button you can adjust the focus manually in the S AF mode or operate AF in the MF mode pem P A S JM 4 35 38 8 Menu gt 11 CUSTOM OK gt OFF SHORTCUT PREVIEW AF
19. E AEL NR 3 CL ie Sa 2 0 15 6 7 8 9 7 16 17 E 18 Items Indication examples Ref pag 1 Battery check a Ca P 203 2 Exposure mode P A S M Q M Y S P 38 3 Shutter speed 1 2000 P 46 50 4 Aperture value F2 8 P 45 50 5 Exposure compensation 2 0 P 88 6 Noise reduction INR P 105 7 AE lock P 90 8 Metering mode ESP i9 P 86 9 Exposure level indicator 7 i P 50 Exposure compensation indicator P 89 10 Flash mode 55L0W 5 P 57 Super FP flash GFP Flash intensity control 2 0 P 60 11 AF frame m P 78 12 Drive mode c OO P 66 Auto bracketing AE BKT 2 0 P 68 13 Record mode RAW SHQ P 35 Resolution 1280 x 960 gt 14 ISO AUTO 100 200 400 P 91 S 15 White balance 8 1 3000K 3 5300K P 96 3 16 Color space sRGB Adobe RGB P 106 a Sharpness Qo P 101 Q Contrast Q2 P 102 Saturation RGB 4 2 P 103 Gradation H L P 104 17 Number of storable still pictures 135 Error code CARD ERROR NO CARD 18 Memory gauge T T F P 203 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 202 Names of parts Memory gauge Battery check a 1 250 F5 6 P ESP a n cnsegestesteott syed jo sowen Each time you press the shutter button the memory gauge lights on the control panel screen indicating that the picture you have just taken is being recorded onto the card The memory gauge changes according to how many pictures the
20. KO D frame L Vv yoeqheld ES Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead 3 To apply close up to the image or return to the original size press the OK button Displaying close up position You can check which part of the image is enlarged Press the INFO button during close up playback The part you have enlarged is displayed with a frame When you release the button the frame disappears Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Viewing still images Index display m This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time It is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image Each time you rotate the control dial e toward Fi the number of images shown Control dial i changes from 4 to 9 to 16 Ya Moves to the previous frame Q Moves to the next frame C Displays the index previous to the top left image in the currently displayed index Displays the index proceeding the lower right image in the currently displayed index 0Y9S aE E ooo OY wpol 27 C o E 7 iiu BS w Rotating the control dial toward Q returns to A 9 single frame playback a Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 111 Information display INFO This allows you to display detailed inf
21. P 25 d ol o a 2 Press the OK button 9 A I 9 Bn ILCA OK button When both the Folder and File No reach their respective maximum number 999 9999 it is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is not full No more pictures can be taken Replace the card with a new one REC VIEW Checking the picture immediately after shooting This allows you to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card and to select how long the picture is displayed This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken Pressing the shutter button halfway during REC VIEW lets you resume shooting immediately OFF The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed 5SEC The picture being recorded to the card is displayed for 5 seconds 20SEC The picture being recorded to the card is displayed for 20 seconds Dmm PASMA aa amp amp SCENE Menu 12 REC VIEW OFF 5SEC 20SEC C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press the OK button BJaulea2 Jno jo suomuounj sBuries ay Buiziuo snz2 d Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Setting the warning tone m The camera beeps when buttons are pressed It also beeps to alert you to warnings You can turn the beep sound on or off with this function CED aS a ESERE Menu 12 m OFF ON C How to use the menus P 25
22. i1 ISO BOOST ON m CF How to use the menus P 25 O 4O 7E SG 2 Press the OK button zJ E i Qr E IOCA OK button 40Jo2 pue eBeuii e4nsodx3 eral Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals White balance Adjusting the color tone Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions For instance when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each With a film camera you can adjust color balance using different films for different light conditions or by using filters With a digital camera on the other hand white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor This mechanism is called white balance There are three options for setting the WB with this camera Auto white balance This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adjust the color balance accordingly Auto WB is sufficient for most light conditions If there is no near white color in the picture the white balance of the image may not be correct In such a case use preset WB or one touch WB to achieve the correct white balance Preset white balance You can set the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light source For example use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset or capture a warmer artistic e
23. recording and playback to make sure the camera is not subjected to shock or vibrations Be sure to read the following precautions before using a Microdrive Also refer to the manuals provided with your Microdrive N Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording Place it gently on a firm surface Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it by the strap Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock Such as at a construction site or in a car while driving along a bumpy road Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it may be exposed to strong magnetism Microdrives confirmed for use with this camera as of October 2004 Hitachi DSCM 1100 1 GB HMS360404D5CF00 4GB DSCM 10512 512 MB HMS360402D5CF00 2GB DSCM 10340 340 MB Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ie Lens basics Select the lens that you want to shoot with Use a specified Four Thirds lens Four Thirds mount When a non specified lens is used AF auto focus and light metering will not function correctly In some cases other functions may not work either Four Thirds mount Standard developed by Olympus Lens mount of Four Thirds system Developed from the ground up these all new interchangeable lenses are based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras Four Thirds system interchangeable lens Designed to withstand severe professio
24. salt water t Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands c If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time stop charging it and do not use it f you do not fire explosion ignition or overheating may result c Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken e Doing so may cause explosion or overheating c Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration Doing so may cause explosion or overheating t Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera never insert anything other than the specified battery into the compartment c If the battery leaks becomes discolored or deformed or appears abnormal in any way during operation stop using the camera immediately Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center Continued use may result in fire or electric shock c If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean running cold water immediately If the fluid burns your skin seek medical attention immediately ARS c Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after operating the camera on battery power for a long time Doing so may cause burns r Remove the battery from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time Otherwise battery leakage or overheating may cause a fire or injury Charger handling precautions t Do not put the charger in water o
25. A C Displays the previous Displays the next frame q rej D frame zZ Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode When the AC adapter is used the camera does not turn off automatically Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Viewing still images Close up playback Q This function lets you enlarge images displayed on the monitor It is useful when you want to check the details in an image Each time you rotate the control dial toward Q the image is enlarged in steps of 2x 10x i me Bs Rotating the dial toward E returns to the original size Displacing the image During close up playback you can displace the image vertically and horizontally and display the adjusted image 1 During close up playback press the arrow pad button that corresponds to the direction you want to move Entire image Display area If the image reaches the end A V dor D gt disappears Downloaded From camera userma ats we Viewing still images Viewing other images During close up playback you can view other images Press the OK button button 2 Use the arrow pad to select images ou want to view y INFO button Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back A Z Displays the previous Q Displays the next frame
26. CARD ERROR There is a problem with the card Insert the card again If the problem persists format the card If the card cannot be formatted it cannot be used PROTECT Writing to the card is prohibited The card has been set to read only setting with the computer Reset the card with the computer indication p CARD FULL No 71 indication A 2 NO PICTURE The card is full No more pictures can be taken or no more information Such as print reservation can be recorded There are no pictures on the card Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures Before erasing download important images to a PC The card contains no pictures Record pictures xipueddy S Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals s If you encounter problems Viewfinder Monitor P ibl c ti ti inaleatione Indications ossible cause orrective action No EE The selected Use image processing indication picture cannot be software to view the PICTURE displayed for picture on a PC If that ERROR playback due to a cannot be done the problem with this image file is damaged picture Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera a CE The card cover is Close the card cover raed Go OH open CARD COVER OPEN E p The card is not Format the card rare formatted pads CARD ERROR No The battery is Charge the battery indication CI drained BATTER
27. EV Center weighted averaging metering 9 or spot metering C9 is recommended for exposure compensation The EV step interval can be selected from 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV c EV STEP P 124 i 2 0 EV ET ET EV DE PJAJsS MaL 1 Press the 4 exposure D rd epimpensallon button ajust toward Control dial The exposure compensation indicator appears on the monitor 2 Rotate the control dial to make adjustment Adjust toward up to 45 0 EV Adjust toward up to 5 0 EV 4ojoo pue eBeuii e4nsodx3 i button When the control panel screen is off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Exposure compensation Varying the image brightness Example When adjusting the exposure in 1 3 step Press the l4 button Rotate the control dial to set the desired exposure compensation value Exposure compensation Viewfinder indicator Control panel screen Adjust toward compensation value The exposure compensation indicator disappears if the exposure is compensated by 0 TIPS To change the EV step interval n the menu set the EV step interval to 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV c EV STEP P 124 1EV Exposure compensation indicator with mBcoecfoofeooMeofoeofeo s 1 3EV selected 4 Hil L 1 3EV 1EV Exposure compensation i indicator with j o i o l o e B o B
28. OLYMPUS Master installation window appears 4 Follow the on screen prompts to continue installing the program When the software license agreement window appears read the license agreement test then click Yes When a dialog box prompting you for User Information appears enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the label on the CD ROM package Select your country then click Next Installation starts When the DirectX license agreement window appears read the message then click Yes to continue installation cem OLYMPUS OLYMPUS Master coro ET me 7T Cree Lal Shield Wizard for W111 instat aL To cert inue elise CE een Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Ma Mad Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software EL Y MH H MH H rj e A confirmation window appears asking you if you want to install Adobe Reader To view the OLYMPUS Master software user s guide Adobe Reader must be installed If Acrobat Reader is preinstalled on your computer the confirmation window will not appear 5 If you want to install Adobe Reader click OK e f you do not want to install the program click Cancel Go to step 7 The Adobe Reader installation window appears 6 Follow the on screen prompts to continue instal
29. Olympus Manuals Print reservation DPOF 6 Press X to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset then press to set the number of prints to 0 To reset print reservation data of other frames repeat this step 7 Press OK when you are finished e The screen is displayed 8 Press VS to select NO DATE or TIME Press OK e This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data 9 Press VSO to select SET then press OK e The setting is saved e The menu is restored Set to 0 CANCEL MENU SELECTA LE GO OK e NO DATE TIME SET CANCEL CANCEL MENU SELECT 2 GOPOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 9I a Bunuud Ls Direct printing PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer with the USB cable you can print out recorded pictures directly With the camera connected to the printer select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera s monitor It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data c P 138 To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge refer to the printer s instruction manual PictBridge It is the standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera Lh STANDARD All printe
30. So ize 7 2 Press the ff erase button o a e The ERASE screen is displayed 2 ij Dd uc e gt 9 5 P gt Press VS to select YES then press 9 the OK button X button OCC OK button CANCEL MENU SELECTA S GOPOK ERASE screen ERASE SETTING In the ERASE SETTING screens in the 12 menu you can set the screen cursor setting to YES c ERASE SETTING P 128 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Erasing images All frame erase 1 Menu CARD SETUP C gt How to use the menus P 25 yi JI ji oJ LKO 8 If iow 2 Press Q The CARD SETUP screen is displayed H Press OS to select ALL ERASE Z then press the OK button cs e The ALL ERASE screen is displayed X DEUS 4 VS Press to select YES then press CARD SETUP OK All frames will be erased ALL ERASE FORMAT CANCEL MENU SELECT S GO OK p CARD SETUP screen ALL ERASE xoeqftel d YES NO CANCEL MENU SELECTS GOPOK ALL ERASE screen ERASE SETTING In the ERASE SETTING screens in the 12 menu you can set the screen cursor setting to YES x ERASE SETTING P 128 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals FaH MEMO yoeqheld E Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals is 8 Customizing the settings functions of your camera Thanks to digi
31. Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 Windows 98SE upgrade from Windows 95 98 Mac OS 8 6 or lower except Mac OS 8 6 equipped with USB MASS Storage Support 1 3 5 installed at the factory Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home built PC system or PCs with no factory installed OS 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii BuLuoJsueJ Heal Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p 1 1 Appendix The appendix will assist in solving most problems you may encounter Solutions to error messages operational problems blurry pictures camera storage basic terminology and more can easily be found in this section Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals xipueddy E Card in this manual refers to a recording medium This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive optional An xD Picture Card can also be used with a card adapter optional Compact Flash Microdrive A Compact Flash is a large capacity A Microdrive is a medium that uses a solid state flash memory card You can large capacity compact hard disk drive use commercially available cards You can use a Microdrive that supports CF Type II Compact Flash extension standard w Precautions when using a Microdrive 3 A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk drive Because the disk drive rotates a Microdrive is not as resistant to vibration or impact as other cards Special care is needed when using a Microdrive especially during
32. Y o 2 Press Q Q e The setting screen is displayed o 3 Press OQ to move CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast distinction between light and dark of images For example you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer and those with less differences more vivid ED PASM Menu amp CONTRAST To increase the contrast Hi Press The light and dark areas are defined more clearly making the image look crisper To reduce the contrast Lo Press gt The light and dark areas become less defined giving the image a softer impression Use this setting when you want to edit images on a PC CANCEL MENU SELECTS GOPOK 4 Press the OK button e Your adjustment is saved Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Ms SATURATION RGB This function sets the color depth of images Xp PASM Menu SATURATION C How to use the menus P 25 HC O re Ia ene 2 Press 9 o a e The setting screen is displayed e 0 dae te KL J _ OQ OK button 3 Press OO to move SATURATION LEVEL To increase the saturation Hi Press lt The color becomes more vivid To reduce the saturation Lo Press The color becomes more subdued CANCEL MENU SELECTS E GOPOK 4 Press the OK but
33. accidentally erased Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals How to use the menus The camera s functions can be set Display the menus on the monitor and select or set them This section explains how the menu works using the P mode Press the MENU button to display the menu on the monitor MENU button CARDSETUP e DRIVE O O 0 0 if D i2 MONOTONE OFF Tt SELECT SP GO Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen CANCEL MENU Press MENU to cancel the setting SELECT EJ Press QS to select the item The illustration displayed corresponds to the arrow pad shown below L Bd H S 41 0 GO OK Press to confirm your setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals e suoigjodo a1seg Icd How to use the menus 2 Press OC to select a tab e The functions are categorized under tabs The current settings are displayed CARD SETUP DRIVE gt O D _ FE a 0 0 o Ne jo MONOTONE OFF c tab WX S3 MENU SELECT s GO OK tab Q U eT suoleiado a1seg Wes a Lo a Ti tab IST IH TREAT A7 o Lobot OFF i OFF EA CUSTOM WB CANCEL MENU SELECT GO OK l2 tab e osos RESET B FILENAME gt AUTO li RECVIEW gt Ssec Lr OFF SENCEL MENU SELECTA SJ GOPOK Downloaded From camera usermanual
34. and graphics applications Non compressed image data are stored in this format with this camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals bod Glossary M Bn TFT Thin Film Transistor Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin film technology TTL phase contrast detection system This is used to measure the distance to the subject The camera determines if the image is focused by the detected phase contrast TTL Through The Lens System To help adjust exposure a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens xipueddy Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 9 12 Information This chapter covers all the camera s functions already described in Chapters 1 through 11 You can refer to the names of the camera s buttons and parts the names and meanings of the icons displayed on the monitor and the menu lists as necessary Use the index when you want to find the pages describing the functions and items if these are not included in the table of contents You can also use the Names of parts and Menu directory to search for the relevant pages Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Menu directory G Shooting Menu Menu Function P AF WB Iso fte eu Factory default setting uojeuuojul Ls Setting 5 0 0 0 5 0 RAW TIFF SHQ HQ SQ RAW SHQ RA
35. area Digital ESP metering ESP The camera meters and calculates the light levels or light level differences in the center and other areas of the image separately Recommended for shooting under conditions where there is high contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it such as when shooting backlit subjects or under excessively bright light Center weighted averaging metering This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting placing more weight on the subject at the center Use this mode when you do not want the light level of background to affect the exposure value Spot metering Ce The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder Use this mode for intensively backlit subjects etc Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Metering area Metering area 87 4ojoo pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 sd Exposure compensation Varying the image brightness In some situations you may get better results if you manually compensate adjust the exposure value set automatically by the camera In many cases bright subjects such as snow will turn out darker than their natural colors Adjusting toward makes these subjects closer to their real shades For the same reason adjust toward when shooting dark subjects The exposure can be adjusted in range of 5 0
36. camera movement e Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre flashes or if the shooting range is too far Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness STO ES rE GTC SLOW The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds Normally when shooting with a flash shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement But when shooting a subject against a night scene fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals i Flash shooting 1st curtain Usually regardless of the shutter speed the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens This is called 1st curtain Unless you change it this is how the flash always fires MECC v SLOW2 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail lights streaming backwards The slower the shutter speed the better the effects turn out The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode P mode 2 sec A S M mode Bulb is also available 30 sec When the shutter speed is set t
37. com Olympus Manuals ISO sensitivity Setting the desired sensitivity to light 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 values may give pictures a grainy appearance Setting the ISO sensitivity to ISO BOOST using the menu beforehand allows you to select the high ISO sensitivity 800 or 1600 c7 ISO BOOST P 92 AUTO 100 200 400 800 1600 With a lower ISO setting you can shoot clear sharp images in daylight The values can be selected when ISO is set to ISO BOOST Setting the ISO sensitivity pem P A S M aa 35 SI Press the ISO button e The current setting is displayed on the monitor P ai Control dial 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed RS ISO button When the control panel screen is off The ISO sensitivity when it is set to auto is usually ISO 100 If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination the sensitivity is automatically increased Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals id 40Jo2 pue eBeuii eu4nsodx3 Bo ISO sensitivity Setting the desired sensitivity to light ISO BOOST This allows you to make ISO 800 and 1600 available for ISO setting xm PJ AJ s M Ct 4 EI Menu
38. default setting liess 128 ERASE SETTING 5145 urbi SEU Reeves a EUR 128 FIEE NAME err Se bbs die RENE ER Lid ug a ave 129 REC VIEW Checking the picture immediately after shooting 130 Setting the warning tone 9 131 Monitor brightness adjustment Ob illii lees een 131 SEP A E aara e E EEEE S A E E E E TA AN E 132 PO MODE eraris memenne iere ceed gabe HERRERA EE ERR 132 Changing the display language 6 eee eee 133 VIDEO OUT Selecting the video signal type before TV connection 134 CARD SETUP Formatting the Card esae eniras sad eee esee 135 9 Printing 137 Printr servation DPOF Eh tc rete ant greed e diat eas 138 Flowchart for printing reservation llle 140 Selecting the print reservation mode Gh 0 cece eee eee 142 Selecting pictures you want to print 00 0002 llle 142 Setting printing data 2 2 uim eher mter etm eode Rer e deoh mes 143 Confirming your print setting llle 143 Resetting print reservation 0 0 0 eee eee 144 Direct printing PictBridge 0 6 llle 146 Connecting the camera to aprinter 0 0 0 cece eee 147 Flowchart for printing te ivi eid cee ehem no RU ea eA 148 Selecting the print mode bre E RR nem pr awed 150 Setting the print paper items 0 0 eee eee eee 151 Selecting pictures you want to print 6 2 eee eee 151 Setting printing data 52 nemo tener diag Sa decade 152 xn 1
39. digital camera for the first time iPhoto will start up automatically Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master When the camera is connected to the computer none of the camera buttons are functional 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii BuuuojJsuel E Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Starting OLYMPUS Master Windows 1 Double click 5s OLYMPUS Master on the desktop e The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears Macintosh 1 Double click 53 OLYMPUS Master in the OLYMPUS Master folder e The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears e The first time you start the program a dialog box appears prompting you for User Information Enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the affixed label then select your country OLYMPUS Master CD dresses A Transfer Images mi M Backup Images 9 E Dont show this soree OLYMPUS x e D Transfer Images button Transfers images from the camera or removable media Upgrade button Displays the dialog box that allows upgrade to OLYMPUS Master PLUS 5 Browse Images button Displays the Browse window Closing OLYMPUS Master Click Close in the main menu e The OLYMPUS Master program is closed D Backup Images button Backs up images onto removable media Create and Share button Displays menus to enjoy images Print Images button Displays the print menu C
40. how to connect the camera to either device refer to Chapter 9 Printing C P 137 and Chapter 10 Connecting the camera to a computer C P 163 AUTO You are required to select PC or PRINT in the USB connection menu every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer STORAGE Allows USB connection to a PC and transfer of data to the PC Also select to use the OLYMPUS master software via PC connection CONTROL Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio PRINT Allows you to connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC c Connecting the camera to a printer P 147 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p PC MODE Emme P A S fM 8 da EZ SCENE Menu gt 12 PC MODE gt AUTO 9 O m STORAGE CONTROL PRINT a eis c How to use the menus P 25 QT o 2 Press the OK button o 0 o G gt oa e 7 IOCA OK button Changing the display language You can change the language used for the on screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language TD P A S Mi Cd aa W C SCENE Menu gt 1 gt L3 How to use the menus P 25 es 2 Press Q e The language selection screen is displayed 3 Press QA to select the language you want to use Press the OK button
41. in front of the camera this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals id suoijouny Buijoous Snoen p suoijouny Buijoous snore ES Drive mode Using the remote control 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable flat surface 2 Point the remote control at the remote Remote control lamp control receiver on the camera and Remote control receiver press the shutter button on the remote control DH When is selected The focus and exposure are locked the remote control lamp blinks Ko and the picture is taken When is selected The focus and exposure are locked the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken after approximately 2 seconds Transmitted signal effective area Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as shown below Powerful lighting such as direct sunlight fluorescent light or devices emitting electrical or radio waves could narrow the effective area Approx 3 OM 9 8 ft f A ind Eg 2X 2m 86 ft outdoor Remote control receiver Approx 5m 16 4 ft indoor 15 777 Approx 3m 9 8 ft outdoor 15 _ z Remote C SI doon We k 7 9 8 ft ndoo control Approx SM 6 ft outdoor Approx 2 V Downloa
42. is not possible to display RAW data using commercially available software applications or to apply print reservation to RAW data With this camera pictures taken in RAW record mode can be edited C Editing still images P 117 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Record mode Selecting the record mode Record mode CIEL COUNT Compression File format File size MB RAW Uncompressed ORF 13 5 TIFF Uncompressed TIFF 23 3 SHQ 3264 x 2448 1 2 7 6 1 1 4 4 3 m 1 8 19 1 2 7 5 9 3200 x 2400 1 4 4 1 1 8 1 9 1 2 7 4 0 2560 x 1920 1 4 2 4 1 8 1 2 1 2 7 14 1600 x 1200 1 4 JPEG 0 9 sa 1 8 0 5 1 2 7 0 9 1280 x 960 1 4 0 6 1 8 0 3 1 2 7 0 6 1024 x 768 1 4 0 4 1 8 0 2 1 2 7 0 2 640 x 480 1 4 0 2 1 8 0 1 The file size in the table is approximate e The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not In certain instances the number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased e The actual file size varies depending on the subject Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals eu Burjoous a140Jaq mouy o sBulu IE Buioous 810J8q mouy o sBulu ES Selecting th
43. multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet ALL INDEX Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card PRINT ORDER Prints according to the print reservation you made If there is no picture with print reservation this is not available c7 P 138 The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary depending on Print modes and settings m type of printer For details refer to the printer s instructions Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Direct printing PictBridge Setting the print paper items This setting varies depending on the type of printer If only the printer s ih STANDARD setting is available you cannot change the setting PRINT PAPER PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS SIZE BORDERLESS rh STANDARD 27 5 SPD Lh STANDARD 16 v CANCEL s SELECT E GO OK CANCEL s SELECTAE Go ok SIZE Sets the paper size that the printer supports BORDERLESS Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame PICS SHEET Selects the number of pictures per sheet Displayed when you have selected MULTI PRINT Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print The selected pictures can be printed later single frame reservation or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away PRINT OK Prints the currently displayed picture Ifthereis a picture th
44. operations The advanced shooting techniques used by professional photographers are drawn from years of experience Now with your digital camera you ll be able to take advantage of those same advanced techniques simply by pressing a few buttons You ll find a wide choice of shooting functions listed in the camera s menus that make it easy to change the focusing area adjust the white balance etc The menus can be navigated simply by pressing buttons while viewing the monitor But before you can use these functions you first need to learn how to operate the buttons and menus Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals suoleiado a1seg 3 How to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes which can be switched using the mode dial When the camera is turned on with the mode dial set to SCENE the shooting mode selection screen is displayed P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets Lx P 43 A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually The camera sets the shutter speed automatically lt P 45 S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually The camera sets the aperture automatically C P 47 M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually c P 49 a Portrait shooting Suitable for shooting a portrait style image of a person C P 40 r Landscape
45. or use an ND filter for adjusting the amount of light lt ISO sensitivity Setting the desired sensitivity to light P 91 f the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value 7 ISO sensitivity Setting the desired sensitivity to light P 91 To change the EV step interval n the menu set the EV step interval to 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV c EV STEP P 124 M Manual shooting You can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually while referring to the exposure level indicator This mode gives you more creative control allowing you to make whatever settings you like regardless of the correct exposure Bulb shooting is also possible allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures 1 Set the mode dial to M Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 49 suoiipuoo Buljooys 104 apow 146 eu Burjosjesg Es Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M 2 Rotate the control dial to set the Decrease the aperture value F number aperture value Press the exposure compensation button then rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed 30 sec 1 4000 sec e The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1 3 EV increments as the dial is Increase the aperture value F number rotated e The exposure level indicator appears on the Slow shutter speed control panel screen showin
46. shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button up to 8 minutes Set the shutter speed to bulb in the M mode Bulb shooting can also be done using the optional power battery holder and remote cable TIPS The picture looks blurred The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly when you take a picture at slow shutter speed Use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera To change the EV step interval n the menu set the EV step interval to 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV c EV STEP P 124 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 51 suoiipuoo Buljooys 104 apow juBu eu Burjosjes E PREVIEW function If you press the OK button the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived sharp focus in a picture with the selected aperture value Assign preview function to the OK button beforehand C7 CUSTOM OK P 125 Xm PASMA 44 S E Press the OK button OK button The metering values cannot be changed in the preview mode suoiipuoo buljooys 104 apow juBu ay Burjoejoes Ed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals iz 4 Various shooting functions The flash and drive modes sequential shooting are the keys to advanced shooting techniques Selecting a flash mode to suit a specific shooting situation or adjusting
47. the amount of light emitted by the flash will produce an image that is different from what would be obtained when less precise settings are used Similarly using an optional external flash together with the built in flash will create yet another impression With drive mode you can take several pictures of the same scene in sequence with different exposure or white balance settings There s no need to change the settings before taking each picture Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals suoijouny Buijoous snore es Flash shooting Flash modes 5 The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode The flash modes are available to optional external flashes EXE auro The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions To shoot a subject with backlighting position the AF frame over the subject Red eye reduction flash The light from the flash may make the subject s eyes appear red in the picture The red eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre flashes before firing the regular flash This helps accustom the subject s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red eye phenomenon The subject s eyes appear red e After the pre flashes it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released Hold the camera firmly to avoid
48. then press 9 877 e The setting screen for WB compensation is AUTO ZEE displayed 1 3000K gt OSTEP 3600K gt OSTEP B OUTRE CANCEL MENU SELECT GOPOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals White balance Adjusting the color tone 4 The color becomes bluer each time you press 2 and redder each time you press depending on the original WB conditions Press the OK button to save your adjustment e The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in both the RED and BLUE directions AUTO SAMPLE IMAGE MODE Point the camera at the subject to take test shots 6 Press the AEL button e Sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed The WB compensation indicator indicates the current WB compensation value 7 After checking the sample images press OK e Press OK again to complete WB compensation Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals oJ A Lj e RED M CANCEL MENU SELECTS GOPOK id 40Jo2 pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 Ka White balance Adjusting the color tone CUSTOM WB You can reset the current custom white balance values to different color temperatures prm P A S iM da wie Menu 11 CUSTOM WB C7 How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q The CUSTOM WB SETTING screen appears 3 Press OCG to select CWB1 CWB2
49. to 1 0 Compensation value 0 3 0 7 or 1 0 The exposure compensation values depend on the EV step interval setting that can be changed in the menu Exposure compensation value can be adjusted within a range of 1 0 C7 EV STEP P 124 Number of frames pesci mD P A S M Cd 4a 8 5 1 Menu gt 6 DRIVE BKT Shutter button C7 How to use the menus P 25 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals I Drive mode 2 Press Q BKT The BKT selection screen is displayed 3 Press QA to select compensation 3F 0 7EV value Press the OK button 3F 1 0EV 4 Single frame shooting CANCEDS MENU SELECTS E CORK Each time the shutter button is pressed fully a picture is taken at a Viewfinder different exposure e The setting for the next shot is displayed in the viewfinder Sequential shooting Hold down the shutter button until the or EN wa selected number of frames are taken Step The camera shoots each frame at a different exposure e Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting P suoijounj Buijoous Snoen pm How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure mode Depending on the selected exposure mode exposure is compensated in the following way P mode Aperture value and shutter speed A mode Shutter speed S mode Aperture value M mode Shutter speed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ii suoijouny Buij
50. 52 If an error code is displayed 0 0 cece eee eee tenes 153 10 Transferring images to a computer 155 FIOWGCI AM sic aee odor epa rec eb doe i pO lech hike teed aula 156 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 0 200s e eee 158 What is OLYMPUS Master 0 000 c eee eee eee eee 158 Installing OLYMPUS Master rx reor oda deed ves ware 159 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Contents Connecting the camera to acomputer 02 cece eese 163 Starting OLYMPUS Masler 4 reser eR epe RR ea eta REIR 165 Displaying the camera s images on your computer 04 166 Downloading images to save on your computer lessen 166 Disconnecting the camera from your computer 0 00 167 Miewing stll images ze ze eee RR ehe he 168 Printing Images usse ek en her kx eR E e n3 Ra Rx E a a e ERR RE RS 169 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 170 11 Appendix 171 Gardibasics e ez ete dba DESI E Qe NP Sein dra otras 172 Eensibasl68 5 5 petzen Sudden Jui dee uk bela ERa dsb dw dei b Pe andar 173 It you encounter problemis 2 23 den pite trem ee opere C Rey a 174 Sstoid eoo PCT EFT 174 TroubleshootlDg x tartara 6t e o a E pd wget HR ora des 176 Camera maintenance sirra ede heu eed p dade eee ep eats 181 Cleaning and storing the camera ilslisl eese 181 CLEANING MODE Removing dust on the CCD
51. 53 and website zz Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 33 Burjoous asojaq mouy o sBuiu id Buijoous 810J8q mouy o sBulu ees Selecting the record mode quum M M M M s Eni Number of pixels The number of pixels horizontal x vertical used when saving an image If the image is going to be printed higher resolutions larger numbers are recommended so that the image will be clearer Compression In record modes other than RAW TIFF image data are compressed The higher the compression the less clear the image will be Number of pixels and picture size on a computer screen When a picture is transferred to a computer the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer s monitor setting For instance a picture taken in 1024 x 768 resolution is the same size as the screen if you set the picture to 1x when the monitor setting is 1024 x 768 However if the monitor setting is over 1024 x 768 such as 1280 x 1024 the picture only takes up part of the screen RAW Raw data is original unprocessed data i e it has not been subject to image processing such as white balance sharpness contrast and color space etc OLYMPUS Master software is required to display RAW images on a PC A Photoshop plug in is also available to allow you to open RAW images in Photoshop you can download it from our website It
52. 91 To change the EV step interval n the menu set the EV step interval to 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV c EV STEP P 124 To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value c PREVIEW function P 52 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 46 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M S Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want a higher speed shutter allows you to capture a fast moving subject without blur and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject creating a feeling of speed or motion A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast Aslow shutter speed blurs a moving action scene without any blur subject generating a sense of movement to create a more powerful visual impact Set the mode dial to S 2 Rotate the control dial to set the Slower shutter speed shutter speed Faster shutter speed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 47 suomipuoo Burjoous 4104 apow 1uBu eu Burjoejes E suoiipuoo Burjoous 104 epoui juBu ayy Burjoejes E Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M 3 Press the shutter button halfway Halfway down e Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder e The aperture value that has been set
53. AC adapter remove it from the wall outlet immediately To avoid damage from unexpected power surges always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use Overloading Never overload wall outlets extension cords power strips or other power connection points with too many plugs Foreign Objects Liquid Spillage To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points never insert a metal object into the product Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage Heat Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator heat register stove or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat including stereo amplifiers Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high voltage points Damage Requiring Service If you notice any of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel a Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product b The product has been exposed to water c The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of
54. AW files are assigned an orf file extension orf S Shutter Priority Mode Also called Shutter Priority AE mode The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure Single lens reflex camera Acamera with a shooting lens working also as the viewfinder lens The image of the subject enters through the lens reflects off of the mirror and into the pentaprism where focus is adjusted then through the viewfinder lens Pictures are taken by framing the composition and adjusting the focus in the viewfinder lens Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time To get out of the sleep mode use any button on the camera shutter button menu button etc Spot metering The meter reading is taken from a very small area around the center of the subject defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder Spot metering is ideal for use in difficult light conditions or when the important element of the picture Subject s face is small Use spot metering for backlit subjects or sports and stage performers See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering xipuaddy IE TIFF Tagged Image File Format A format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners
55. Center weighted average metering A 3 Spot metering approx 2 for the viewfinder screen 0 Metering range 1 EV 2 20 Digital ESP metering Center weighted average metering g 2 EV 3 17 Spot metering 4 At normal temperature 50 mm F2 ISO 100 Exposure mode 1 P Program AE Program shift can be performed a 2 A Aperture priority AE 3 S Shutter priority AE 4 M Manual ISO sensitivity 100 400 High ISO values 800 and 1600 are available Exposure compensation Exposure can be adjusted in 1 8 1 2 or 1 EV step within a range of 5 EV W White balance Product type CCD Mode setting Auto Preset WB 8 settings customized WB 4 settings can be registered One touch WB E Recording Memory CF card Compatible with Type and II Microdrive compatible Compatible with FAT 32 Recording system Digital recording TIFF non compression JPEG in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system DCF RAW Data Applicable standards Exif 2 2 Digital Print Order Format DPOF PRINT Image Matching II PictBridge W Playback Playback mode Single frame playback Close up playback Index display Image rotation slideshow Information display Information display Histogram display H Drive hie Drive mode Single frame shooting Sequential shooting Self timer Remote control 3 Sequential shooting 2 5 frames sec Max no of storable sequential pictures 4 S frames in RAW TIFF 3 Self time
56. ICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER Input voltage AC100 240V 50 60Hz Charging time Approx 5 hours 12 Varies depending on the battery temperature Operating environment 0 40 C 32 104 F 5 Storage environment 20 60 C 14 140 F Dimensions 62 mm W x 83 mm D x 26 mm H 2 4 x 3 3 x 1 0 3 Weight Approx 72 g 2 5 oz excluding the power cable o 3 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 206 Th Custom menu ssss 194 eS Language setting 133 gt Playback menu 194 2 Setup menu 195 PALL ERASE sssss 121 Shooting menu 192 193 1st curtain with red eye reduction DF SLOW eene 55 2nd curtain SLOW2 c cece 55 A Adobe BGB eerta eene 106 AE lock AEL ette 90 AEL METERING 124 AF frame Inu euasit 78 AF moda aae 79 All frame reservation 142 Aperture priority shooting A 45 Auto bracketing BKT 68 Auto flasli tuin 54 B BEACH amp SNOW f ssss 42 Beep sound m Bulb shooting C CANDLE fi GARD SETUP err teniente 135 Card adapter diee 157 Center weighted averaging Metering CD sisne 86 CLEANING MODE seseee 182 Close up playback Q 109 COLOR SPACE Compa
57. Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it and put it back on the camera after flash shooting 2 Attach the FL 50 electronic flash to the hot shoe on the camera e If the lock pin is protruding turn the shoe lock dial as far as it will go in the direction opposite to lt LOCK This will pull the lock LOCK pin Sis isda pin back inside For instructions on how to attach the flash refer to the FL 50 s manual suonouny Buijoous snore ES Turn on the flash When the charge lamp on the flash lights up charging is complete e The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1 180 sec or less 4 Select a flash mode C Selecting the flash mode P 58 flash mode button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Flash shooting 5 Select the desired flash control mode Viewfinder 6 Press the shutter button on the camera halfway B l2 e Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity P NN aperture value and shutter speed is l communicated between the camera and flash e 4 lights up in the viewfinder 7 Press the shutter button all the way blinks lights up The flash is Charging is charging complete e When shooting with the flash control mode set to TTL AUTO pre flashes are emitted before firing the regular flash e When the flash control mode is set to TTL AUTO or when shooting a subject at a distance with ISO set to 400 or higher flash co
58. MF CAR LJ SOL E S C How to use the menus P 25 m J 2 Press the OK button LKKA Je Car p 3 When you have selected SHORTCUT YVR OK button 3 Press 9 e The SHORT CUT screen appears SHORT CUT Any of the following items can be DRIVE registered with SHORTCUT e DRIVE C P 66 One touch white balance MONOTONE C P 97 MONOTONE CF P 75 GRADATION Cx P 104 SATURATION M CLO N E P 103 CONTRAST CF P 102 CANCEL MENU SELECTA S GOPOK SHARPNESS CF P 101 WB bracketing P 71 4 Press QA to select the item to set Press the OK button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals few BJ8ulg2 1no Jo suomounj sbBumies ay Buiziuiojsna2 Id RESET LENS This allows you to reset the focus of the lens infinity when the power is turned MTD P JAS MA Aa 4 5 amp 8 SCENE Menu 12 RESET LENS ON C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press the OK button IOCA OK button FOCUS RING This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring CDP ASMTL a Menu gt 12 FOCUS RING gt 2 A C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press the OK button BJaulea2 Jno jo suomuounj sBuries ay Buiziuo snz2 ied Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Date time setting o Date and time inf
59. OISE REDUCTION Il 24 3302 adrian ten RAI IPTE RR PIER 105 COLOR SPACE sRGB Adobe RGB 00 00 eee essen 106 7 Playback 107 Viewing SUll IMAGES cca edet eer emm ERE teen 108 Single frame playback wei ose rete rater 108 Glose p playback Qi esso related i EE PR RIRs ey 109 Index display E amp oer eh roe cere Ge ane RO Rt Rit are Us 111 Information display INFO sseeeseee enn 112 Slideshow Mel 2p bap edd eR Rep eda BE he ae eee b Lir ei 114 Rotating images T aien Rte Reti e Rete e Bo 115 Playback Om TV 22r t reet vua enh ean XE na saris ptor ao ase 116 Editinigistll WMAG OS seis xd tn ett Roten Roe De lene ie tele rete dem Bis 117 Protecting images Preventing accidental erasure Bal 119 ERASING I eld8S eissida eee actin cler Ob brit SK un ee dried Brea 120 Single frame erase isses 120 All frame erase P 121 8 Customizing the settings functions of your camera 123 AEL METERING phe b bien gd bk tac SE ERE Rd 124 EV STEP ics ku me cede ake alae sk xa erus pande a Nee pee s 124 MANUAL FLASH 2123s ausin Beth et ders ttr aurei e dris A 124 CUSTOM ORK iei breton 9E IMPR Ioni e dod eth 125 RESET ENS PC CHu p s 126 FOCUS RING s dote mera Directos na ebbe deed ce ice dad 126 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Contents Date time setting 12i sess erp eph em n mapas 127 RESET Restoring the factory
60. OLYMPUS Basic operations DIGITAL CAMERA NEM P ings to know before shooting V 700 Selecting the right mode for ADVANCED MAN UAL shooting conditions Various shooting functions Focusing functions Exposure image and color Playback Customizing the settings functions of your camera Printing Transferring images to a computer Appendix Information e Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera Before you start to use your new camera please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life e This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer etc We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs were produced during the How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need Searching the table of contents C7 P 4 All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need There is a chapter containing information you need to know before using your camera for the first time a chapter that describes basic shooting procedures etc For example 7 Playback When you want to play back the images you have just
61. T JPEG TIFF EDIT BLACK amp WHITE P 117 SEPIA Pul RAW DATA EDIT YES NO ii O amp P 142 Custom Menu Menu Function Setting Ref Page h EV STEP 1 3EV 1 2EV 1EV P 124 ISO BOOST OFF ON P 92 MANUAL FLASH OFF ON P 124 WB AUTO BLUE7 0 P 98 3000K RED7 3600K 4000K 4500K 6600K 5300K 6000K 7500K CUSTOM WB CWB1 2000K P 100 CWB2 10000K CWB3 CWB4 12 AF ILLUMINATOR OFF ON P 84 AEL METERING AUTO ESP i P 124 3 CUSTOM OK OFF P 125 3 SHORTCUT amp PREVIEW 9 AF MF Factory default setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Menu directory Setup Menu Menu Function Setting l2 RESET YES NO FILE NAME AUTO RESET REC VIEW OFF 5SEC 20SEC m OFF ON Q _ 7 0 7 SLEEP OFF 1min 3min 5min 10min PC MODE AUTO STORAGE CONTROL PRINT ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL PORTUGUES VIDEO OUT NTSC PAL PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE RESET LENS OFF ON ERASE SETTING YES NO COLOR SPACE sRGB Adobe RGB FOCUS RING 2 FIRMWARE Settings differ depending on the region where th
62. W HQ RAW SQ AUTO SLOW 4 SLOW SLOW2 5 S AF C AF MF S AF MF AUTO 3000K 3600K 4000K 4500K 6600K 5300K 6000K 7500K CWB1 CWB2 CWB3 CWBA B AUTO 100 200 400 800 1600 ESP amp 9 AUTO CJ CJ C9 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals s Ref Page P 88 P 36 P 79 P 95 P 86 P 78 Menu directory Menu Function Setting e CARD SETUP ALL ERASE YES NO 2 L FORMAT YES NO DRIVE BKT 3F 0 3EV 3F 0 7EV 3F 1 0EV ia Eid 2 0 0 0 2 0 8 YES NO MONOTONE OFF BLACK amp WHITE SEPIA GRADATION HIGH KEY NORMAL LOW KEY SATURATION 2 0 0 0 2 0 CONTRAST 2 0 0 0 2 0 SHARPNESS 2 0 0 0 42 0 WB BKT OFF 3F 2STEP 3F 4STEP SF eSTEP HQ 1 4 1 8 SQ 3200 x 2400 1 2 7 1 4 2560 x 1920 1 8 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 NOISE REDUCTION OFF ON Factory default setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Ref Page P 121 P 135 P 66 P 66 P 68 p 72 P 72 P 60 P 97 p 75 P 104 P 103 P 102 P 101 Pe P 36 P 36 P 105 193 uomneunoju E3 Menu directory G Playback Menu Menu Function Setting Ref Page x E 21 amp 4 amp o9 amp 16 P 114 OFF ON P 115 EDI
63. Y EMPTY No No Camera interior has Switch the camera off indication indication overheated and allow it to cool and then switch the camera on again Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals wsi x pu ddy E xipueddy E If you encounter problems Troubleshooting Possible cause The camera does not turn Corrective action on or function buttons do not respond Ref Page The power is off The camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for a certain period of time Set the power switch to ON The camera enters the sleep mode Press the shutter button halfway The battery is drained Charge the battery The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a while The camera is connected to a PC The camera will not operate while it is connected to a PC The optional OLYMPUS Studio software is required in the CONTROL mode No picture is taken when t he shutter button is pressed The battery is drained Charge the battery Subjects are difficult to focus on AF does not work properly Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot Pictures are being recorded to the card During sequential shooting no pictures can be taken when the camera s memory is full The flash has not finished charging The card is full Remove yo
64. a dark environment Camera vibrations will result in a blurred picture Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently When a telephoto lens is used special care is needed The camera is more likely to move with slower shutter speeds Use the flash or set a higher ISO sensitivity The use of a tripod is also recommended The lens was dirty Clean the lens Use a commercially available blower blush and then wipe with a lens cleaner to remove dust Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty The picture is too bright There was something dark in the center of the image When there is something dark in the center of the image the edges of the image will be brighter regardless of the metering system Adjust the exposure toward The ISO setting is high Set ISO to auto or 100 If there is no improvement use an ND filter A low aperture value is set in the A M mode A slow shutter speed is set in the S M mode Increase the aperture value Or set the exposure mode to the P mode Increase the shutter speed Or set the exposure mode to the P mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals nee If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ref Page The picture is too dark The subject was too small and was backlit Set the metering system to spot metering Or use the flash There was something br
65. a dry cloth before use Always charge a battery when using it for the first time or if it has not been used for a long period When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures try to keep the camera and spare battery as warm as possible A battery that has run down at low temperatures may be restored after it is warmed at room temperature The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or battery Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Safety precautions Before going on a long trip and especially before traveling abroad purchase extra batteries Recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling Please recycle batteries to help save our planet s resources When you throw away dead batteries be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations Battery charger Although battery charging is guaranteed when the air temperature is 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F for best results we recommend an air temperature between 10 C 30 C 50 F 86 F e f the red charge indicator blinks the battery may be broken or not inserted correctly e The battery may become warm while charging but this is not a malfunction e There may be static on other electronic equipment such as a radio or television if the battery charger is plugged in to the same outlet If this occurs plug the battery charger into a different outlet
66. a picture you can see how it looks right away That means that if the picture is out of focus or just hasn t turned out the way you want you can erase it and try again With a film camera on the other hand you won t know if there is a problem with the picture until you get the film developed Because a digital camera lets you erase those unwanted images you can keep more memory free to store images and take more Shots You can also protect images that you do not want to erase Another benefit is that you can edit recorded images change colors to black and white or sepia trim images change the resolution etc So take advantage of your digital camera s benefits and have fun taking great pictures Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Viewing still images There are several different ways to view and edit images However before using any of these functions follow step 1 below Single frame playback 1 Press the gt playback mode button gt button The monitor turns off after about 1 minute if no operations are performed After about 1 C 40 Rx hour without being used the camera will turn x ele Oo e off automatically Turn on the camera again V Oo o E 0 o AC o XO Arrow pad 6Qoo 2 Use the arrow pad to select images you want to view yoeqheld ES Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back
67. adows on a clear day o 9 S CWB1 Color temperature set in custom white balance menu When the value has not been adjusted it is set to 2000K c7 CUSTOM WB P 100 CWB2 Color temperature set in custom white balance menu When the value 1 has not been adjusted it is set to 2500K CWB3 Color temperature set in custom white balance menu When the value 1 has not been adjusted it is set to 8000K CWB4 Color temperature set in custom white balance menu When the value has not been adjusted it is set to 10000K B Color temperature set by one touch WB When the value has not been set it is set to 5300K EF Setting the one touch white balance P 97 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals White balance Adjusting the color tone B X M K Setting the one touch white balance ii This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures EX P AJ s M da amp 5 amp amp Menu gt amp amp C7 How to use the menus P 25 Lighting used for shooting
68. aperture value Small aperture F number is increased Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals s5 suomipuoo Burjoous 4104 apow 1uBu eu Burjoejes E suoiipuoo buljooys 104 apow juBu ayy Huyoajas Wea Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M 3 Press the shutter button halfway e Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder e The shutter speed that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value Halfway down Viewfinder Viewfinder AF confirmation AF confirmation E mark mark Exposure mode Exposure mode Overexposed when the shutter speed Underexposed when the shutter speed indication is blinking Increase the aperture indication is blinking Decrease the aperture value F number value F number v 4 Press the shutter button all the way All the way down TIPS The shutter speed indication does not stop blinking after the aperture value is changed If a fast shutter speed indication is blinking set the ISO sensitivity to a lower value or use an ND filter for adjusting the amount of light c ISO sensitivity Setting the desired sensitivity to light P 91 f a slow shutter speed indication is blinking set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value c ISO sensitivity Setting the desired sensitivity to light P
69. are printed with the shooting time CANCEL MENU SELECT GOPOK g Confirming your print setting SET Confirms the print reservation you SET have made CANCEL CANCEL Cancels the print reservation and the menu is restored CANCEL MENU SELECT 2 GOPOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals S a Print reservation DPOF Resetting print reservation Lets you reset print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures Play back a still picture c Single frame playback P 108 2 Menu gt LB C How to use the menus P 25 3 Press Q e If print reservation data is already stored on the card the RESET KEEP selection screen appears giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures 4 Press VC to select RESET then press OK 5 Press the MENU button e The menu is restored Bunuud Le Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 4 Select KEEP then press OK 5 Press V amp to select G then press OK SS LJ SS a e 0 we 99 DI CA OK button Lh PRINT ORDERED KEEP CANCEL MENU SELECT GOPOK Ll PRINT ORDERED RESET CANCEL MENU SELECTS GOPOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com
70. ash would typically result in a blurred or dark picture To overcome this problem try adjusting the ISO setting use a lower ISO value with normal light and a higher ISO value with dark subjects With exposure compensation you can adjust the image brightness and make a significant difference to how the picture turns out Try adjusting toward when you want to capture images with a dark background such as green leaves in shadow or crimson foliage on a mountainside The red green and yellow of autumn leaves will be beautifully reproduced standing out against the background E Summ amd fs 8 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals CITAAT Mantelo e 02 LE Lee TOT BU TE TC TIS EC B ESP 92 09 There are 3 ways of measuring the subject brightness Digital ESP metering Center weighted averaging metering and spot metering Select the most suitable mode depending on the shooting condition gt P A S M V da 5 Press the metering button The current setting is displayed on the monitor Control dial j 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed Viewfinder button The selected metering mode is displayed in the viewfinder 4ojoo pue eBeuii eu4nsodx3 eral When the control panel screen is off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 26 Metering mode Changing the metering
71. at SINGLE PRINT EN reservation has already been applied to only the picture with SINGLE PRINT reservation will be printed SINGLE PRINT 4 Applies print reservation to the i currently displayed picture If you want to apply reservation to other pictures press OQ to select them MORE f Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed picture and whether or not to print it C Setting printing data P 152 Bunuud Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals m Bunuud s Direct printing PictBridge Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing PRINT INFO Sets the number of prints ux 1 x PNO Prints the date and time recorded on the picture FILE NAME gt NO FILE NAME Prints the file name recorded on the picture SEECT sET GO OK Printing PRINT Print when you have set the pictures for printing and printing data OK OK Transfers images you print to the printer CANCEL Resets the settings All print reservation CANCEL data will be lost If you want to keep the print reservation data and make other EXITS SELECTA co oK settings press O This returns you to the previous setting PRINT To stop and cancel printing press the OK button CONTINUE CONTINUE Continues printing CANCEL CANCEL Cancels printing All pri
72. automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value Viewfinder Viewfinder EM AF confirmation mark ES AF confirmation mark Exposure mode Exposure mode If the aperture value indication at the If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking the correct maximum value is blinking the correct exposure is not attained underexposed Set exposure is not attained overexposed Set the shutter speed slower the shutter speed higher v 4 Press the shutter button all the way All the way down Shutter speed indication If the selected shutter speed is less than 1 second only its denominator will be displayed such as 200 for 1 200 sec and if more than 1 second a double quote mark will be displayed such as 1 for 1 sec Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 4 5 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M poe MH MA M E AH SEES SSS TIPS The picture looks blurred The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra telephoto shooting Set the shutter speed higher or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter speed is changed f the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking set the ISO sensitivity to a lower value
73. built in USB port its functionality may not be guaranteed when the camera is connected to the computer via USB Quick Time 6 or later and Safari 1 0 or later must be installed on your computer Be sure to remove the card drag and drop it onto the Trash icon first before performing the following procedures If you skip these procedures the computer may not function properly requiring you to restart it Unplug the cable connected between the camera and computer Turn off the camera Open the camera s card compartment cover c d TUS d di X d 5 dajndwoo e oj seBeuii Guluajsues E 122 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii BuLuoJsueJ ES Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software How to install Windows 1 Boot your computer and insert the OLYMPUS Master CD into your CD ROM drive The OLYMPUS Master Setup Menu will automatically launch e f the menu window does not appear double click the My Computer icon and click the CD ROM icon 2 Click the OLYMPUS Master button e The QuickTime Setup program will automatically run QuickTime is required to run OLYMPUS Master If QuickTime 6 or later is preinstalled on your computer the setup program will not run In this case go to step 4 3 Click the Next button then follow the on screen prompts to continue installing the program When the software license agreement window appears read the license agreement text then click Agree The
74. button e The current setting is displayed on the monitor 3 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed 5 flash mode button OLKA suoijouny Buijoous snore ey When the control panel screen is off MANUAL FLASH ________ _ _ When MANUAL FLASH CF P 124 in the 11 menu is set to ON the flash emits a fixed amount of light Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Flash shooting Using the built in flash If you shoot a subject from as close as 1 m using a lens that is wider than 14 mm equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect EX P AJ s M V aa amp 5 amp amp 1 Press the 5 flash switch to raise the 5 flash switch flash Press the shutter button halfway e The flash stand by mark lights when the flash is ready to fire If the mark is blinking the flash is charging Wait until charging is complete Flash stand by mark 3 Press the shutter button all the way down fully to take the picture Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 59 suoijounj Buijoous snoneA Foal Flash shooting Flash intensity control This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash In some situations e g when shooting small subjects distant backgrounds etc you may get better results by adjusting light e
75. camera is processing Shoot Shoot Shoot Wait Before taking After taking one After taking Maximum reached any pictures picture several pictures All lit Off Lit Lit Wait until the indicator turns off again before taking more pictures Battery check When the camera is turned on or when remaining battery power is low the battery check mark varies BATTERY EMPTY waa lt lt lt C is displayed uopeuojuj E3 Lights green Lights 2 red Remaining power Remaining power level Low Remaining power level level High Charge the battery Exhausted Charge the battery 1 Your digital camera s power consumption varies greatly depending on usage and operating conditions Under some operating conditions the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is low If this occurs re charge the battery 2 Blinks in the viewfinder Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 203 o 3 uU o 9 E 5 o uojeuuojul Ls Specifications Specifications Camera li Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera Wi Image pickup element Product type Total no of pixels No of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio E Viewfinder Product type Field of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range Optical path fraction Depth of field Focusing screen Eyecup l
76. com Olympus 5 How to use the menus 3 Press lt to move to the functions of the tab you have c selected XS 4 Press VS to select a function Function 5 Press lt to move to the settings of the function you have selected 6 Press VC to select a setting D CARD SETUP DRIVE 3 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 27 suojesado 23iseg How to use the menus 7 Press repeatedly until the menu disappears Normal shooting screen is restored TIPS To return to the previous item on the menus Press the MENU button Explanations for menu operation This manual uses the following explanations for menu operations Example Menu e MONOTONE gt OFF BLACK amp WHITE SEPIA suoleiado a1seg ex Types of the menus 1 MONOTONE gt OFF CANCELS MENU SELECTS Go OK D Sets the functions that are available using the buttons and control dial Sets shooting functions Sets playback functions 1 Customizes shooting functions 2 Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 2 Things to know before shooting The camera focuses automatically if you simply press the shutter button in the P mode However sometimes you may come across a subject that is difficult to focus on This chapter explains how to deal with those hard to foc
77. ct Flash Compression CONTRAST CONTROL CUSTOM OK CUSTOM WB D Date time setting Digital ESP meteri DOCUMENTS amp ng ESP ERASE SETTING EV STEP 4e Exposure compensation zd 88 Exposure mode F FILE NAME Fill in flash amp FIREWORKS Flash intensity control Flash mode 5 FOCUS RING Focus lock FORMAT G Image rotation 9 o R ids E3 Index display INI essent 111 ISO BOOST ey a heed 92 J JBEG ise ien 35 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals uoneuuojul LE Index L LANDSCAPE dal LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT fi M MACRO amp MANUAL FLASH Manual focus fld Manual shooting M Monitor brightness adjustment C3l 131 MONOTONE eene 75 MUSEUM F sssssssee 41 N NIGHT SCENE 9 sess 39 NIGHT PORTRAIT Bl sss 39 NOISE REDUCTION Number of storable still pictures 0 One touch white balance amp n ils RAW SQ REC VIEW Red eye reduction flash 54 Remote control 72 RESET ereen e 128 RESET DENS ete tree oie 126 S BP A E quesb Deo d anes 80 SSAPAME iira aane 81 SATURATION PB eee 103 Self timer shooting ss 72 Sequential shooti
78. d 1 1 1 1 1 SLEEP PC MODE es VIDEO OUT PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE RESET LENS ERASE SETTING COLOR SPACE FOCUS RING NIASSA 1 Available Not available Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals dd uomneunoju E3 syed jo sowen uojeuuojul sd Names of parts Camera Mode dial c P18 Power switch Control dial C P 19 Hot shoe cF P 62 Shutter button c P 30 SSWF indicator c P 181 Flash c P 58 Strap eyelet O Mirror Self timer Remote control Lens lock pin lamp Remote p control receiver 7 mpm NAA Lens release button Lens attachment mark Mount Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body Battery compartment lock Battery compartment Tripod socket cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Names of parts Monitor C7 P 19 25 108 131 7 MENU button c P 25 Viewfinder c7 P 30 m Playback button cF P 108 4 Flash mode button 4 Flash switch c7 P 58 rs P58 r AEL button c P 90 WB White balance button C P 95 En AF frame i Record selec
79. data stored on the card including protected images is erased when the card is formatted When formatting a used card confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card EE PASMA 3 Ca By SCENE Menu amp CARD SETUP C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q EL The CARD SETUP screen is displayed gir zi o STIS FALE P i 3 Press QA to select FORMAT Press Q IOCA OK button The FORMAT screen is displayed CARD SETUP ALL ERASE 4 Press QA to select YES Press OK e FORMAT is performed FORMAT CANCEL MENU SELECT S GOWOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Sal BJ8ulg2 4no Jo suomounyj sbBumies ay Buiziuiojsna2 Id MEMO BJaule2 nod jo suouounj sBuries ay Buiziuo snz2 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p 9 Printing Turning the images you shot into prints is the next step in digital imaging You can print your images at photo labs or on your own printer If you print at photo labs you ll find the print reservation function helpful Print reservation allows you to save the number of prints and the date and time information on the card If you print on a printer there are a number of different ways to do it One method is to connect your digital camera to an exclusive printer and print out recorded pictures directly from the camera The other is t
80. ded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Drive mode TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far from the camera Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again There is signal interference Change the channel as described in the remote control s instruction manual To cancel the remote control shooting mode The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting In the menu switch from DRIVE to one of the other modes To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode The shutter button on the camera still works even if or A is displayed e The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus e Under bright light conditions the remote control lamp may be difficult to see making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken Zoom is not available on the remote control suoijouny Buijoous Snoen p MONOTONE shooting This setting lets you add special effects to pictures BLACK amp WHITE Records pictures in black and
81. ding interference that may cause undesired operation For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection CE mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other company and product names are registered trademarks and or trademarks of their respective owners The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the Design Rule for Camera File System DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 3 For your safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL presence of uninsulated voltage points maintenance instructions in the inside the product which could cause a documentation provided with the product serious electrical shock Lightnin
82. e camera is sold Factory default setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Ref Page 5 0 70 7 70 U UU 0 0 DU DU DU 0 DU 127 128 129 130 131 131 132 132 133 134 183 182 126 128 106 126 ml uomeunoju E3 Available functions by shooting mode SCENE M Ca 9 EA GR s ON Function M E E s kij Aperture value Shutter speed Bulb shooting Cannot be selected in 8 RB mode Flash shooting AUTO SLOW SLOW e 5 SLOW2 Flash mode AF mode ISO White balance Metering AF target mark Preview DRIVE 4 a E O sa MONOTONE GRADATION SATURATION CONTRAST SHARPNESS WB BKT Available Not available uoneunoju F Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Available functions by shooting mode SCENE 9 gg e o Fe Eg Rr HQ Cannot be selected in E mode SQ Cannot be selected in E 3 mode Function X NOISE REDUCTION EV STEP ISO BOOST MANUAL FLASH WEY CUSTOM WB AF ILLUMINATOR AEL METERING CUSTOM OK vw RESET vw FILE NAME vw REC VIEW vw 1 Cannot be selected in E iw 1 ad 1 1 a
83. e following options Auto preset white balance settings customized white balance settings or registered white balance AUTO lt gt t 81 3000K lt gt 83600K lt gt AUTO OSTEP 3 4000K lt gt Fx24500K lt gt E 36600K B CWB1 CWB4 lt gt 7500k lt gt 6000K lt gt Gi5300K Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 21 suoneado a1seg suonesado 2iseg us How to use the buttons and control dial e Record mode button Lx P 36 Selects image quality 1s0 _ AUTO 5 AUTO ual AUTO rocus I S AF ROE DRN ERT 3264x 2448 JM RAW lt TIFF lt gt SHQ HQ lt SQ RAW SQ RAW HQ lt gt RAW SHQ e You can select the compression and number of pixels in the SQ HQ mode LF Setting SQ HQ P 36 L4 Du AF frame selection button C7 P 78 Selects the AF frame allowing you to perform multiple AF or to perform AF using one of the 3 frames AUTO lt gt J lt gt lt gt J A 5 Exposure compensation button rz P 88 Sets the exposure compensation value e The exposure can be adjusted within a range of 5 0 EV Available EV steps are 1 3EV 1 2EV 1EV Changing the EV value changes the amount of exposure compensation L7 EV STEP P 124 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals How to use the buttons and co
84. e record mode How to select the record mode perm P AJ S M CV 4a 3 GS EJ SCENE 1 Press the record mode button Control dial e The current setting is displayed on the monitor 4 i pry 2 Rotate the control dial until the setting button Neat you want to select is displayed E TO o Se Ss DH e Ke J o BJ He 3 0 fo A Gp UC D OJCA X OK button When the control panel screen is off Setting HQ SQ You can select the number of pixels PIXEL COUNT and compression rate COMPRESSION EEE P AJ s M aa amp amp amp J SCENE Menu gt amp HQ SQ c How to use the menus P 25 2 Press to move to the setting Press QA to select a setting Press the OK button To select both COMPRESSION and PIXEL COUNT press lt to move from PIXEL COUNT to COMPRESSION 8 HGH BETON e sa 1 8 NOISEREDUCTION sa PIXEL COUNT COMPRESSION 1250550 18 12 CANCELW MENU SELECTS ES GOPOK CANCELP s SELECTAE Go oK PIXEL COUNT Selects the number of pixels SQ only COMPRESSION Selects compression rate Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 6 3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Close ups of small objects like flowers or jewelry capturing a fast moving subject like a child running around shooting with a natural looking illuminated background at night
85. e zoom lens 14mm 54mm f2 8 f3 5 Program shift Ps By rotating the control dial in the P mode you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the optimum exposure The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting To cancel program shift setting rotate the Aperture value control dial so that the viewfinder Viewfinder indication Ps changes to P or turn off the power Program shift is not available when you are using a flash Shutter speed Exposure mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M A Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected When you decrease the aperture value F number the camera will focus within a shorter range shallow depth of field and produce a picture with a blurred background Conversely when you increase the aperture value the camera will focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions more depth of field producing a picture with clear focus throughout the image area Before shooting you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture Aperture value F number is decreased Aperture value F number is increased Set the mode dial to A 2 Rotate the control dial to set the Large aperture F number is decreased
86. ed eye phenomenon EEEE NEA E Ce KATE vy SLOW2 The flash fires regardless of the light conditions at the timing of the 2nd curtain Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Flash shooting Flash modes available in the exposure mode Exposure Control panel Fiseh mode Flash Conditions to Shutter speed mode screen timing fire the flash restrictions P AUTO Aotenn 1 80 1 180 with A Auto flash auto Red eye reduction 1st Fires Y Slow synchronization curtain automatically a n o ssLow Redeye reduction in dark backiit Aa 4SLOW Slow synchronization conditions Restricted to Slow synchronization 2nd 2 1 180 sec SL0W2 oe curtain curtain D S 5 Fill in flash n Always fires x Y amp Flash off 5 Filkin flash ist 3 4 Menas curtain Fill in flash 1st Restricted to S Red eye reduction curtain Always fires 60 1 180 sec a Fill in flash 2nd gt M SLOW2 2nd curtain curtain 8 Ind Flash off 8 S When the flash is set to the Super FP mode it detects backlight before emitting light Ei C Super FP flash P 63 S 3 7 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 57 Flash shooting Setting the flash mode L EEE P A S Ma 4a 355 1 Press the flash switch to raise the Control dial flash 2 Press the flash mode
87. er After downloading images from the camera to your computer you can disconnect the camera from your computer 1 Make sure that the card access lamp goes out 2 Windows 98SE 1 Double click the My Computer icon and right click the Removable Disk to display the menu Click Eject on the menu pen Explore Eind Copy Disk Sharing Format Create Shortcut Properties Windows Me 2000 XP 1 In the System Tray click the Remove Hardware icon z 2 Click on the pop up message Click OK on the Safe to Remove Hardware window The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed From the system Eick Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 167 dajndwoo e oj seBeuii GBuluajsues E dajndwoo e oj seBeuii BuLuojJsueJ ial Displaying the camera s images on your computer Macintosh o Drag and drop the untitled or NO NAME icon on the desktop to Trash untitled 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera Windows Me 2000 XP When you click Unplug or Eject Hardware the window may return the following message In such case make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files Close any such applications and click Unplug or Eject Hardware again and then remove the cable T
88. ery or the battery charger while battery charging is in progress Wait until charging is complete and the battery has cooled The battery and battery charger become hot while charging The specified AC adapter also becomes hot when used for a long time At these times they may cause minor burns c Do not use a non specified lithium ion battery and or charger e Use of a non designated lithium ion battery and or re charger may lead to camera or battery failure as well as other unexpected accidents Any accidents resulting from use of non designated equipment will not be compensated A EHE t Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors noise or smoke around it e f you notice any unusual odors noise or smoke around the camera during operation switch it off immediately and disconnect the specified AC adapter if attached Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool Take the camera outdoors away from flammable objects and carefully remove the battery Never remove the battery with bare hands Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately t Do not use the camera with wet hands e Damage or electric shock may result Also do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ome For your safety Pp s Be carefu
89. f the subject has no vertical lines hold the camera vertically and adjust the focus then return the camera to the horizontal position to take the picture Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Selecting the record mode Ga You can select a record mode in which to take pictures Choose the record mode that s best for your purpose printing editing on a PC website editing etc For details about record modes and number of pixels refer to the table on P 35 Types of record modes Record mode allows you to select a combination of pixel count and compression rate for the images you record An image consists of pixels dots When you enlarge an image with a low pixel count it will be displayed as a mosaic If an image has a high pixel count the file size amount of data will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower The higher the compression the smaller the file size However the image will have less clarity when played back Image with a hign pixel count Image with a low pixel count Image becomes clearer T Quality Non Low High High 2 Application Compression compression compression compression compression Number of pixels 1 112 7 1 4 1 8 3 Select for the 3264 x 2448 TIFF SHQ HQ g Prntsize 3200 x 2400 3 2560 x 1920 Bs 1600 x 1200 S 1280 x 960 x9 i SQ amp 5 1024 x 768 5 5 For small 22 sized print 640 x 480 E
90. fer to the manual for the graphics application you are using Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals d xipuaddy IE xipueddy EX If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action The top left part of the picture appears too bright Ref Page When shooting at slow shutter speeds noise may be generated due to a rise in temperature in the CCD drive circuit Set NOISE REDUCTION to ON before taking pictures Pictures cannot be played back on the monitor Pictures are not stored on the card NO PICTURE appears on the monitor Record pictures The card error occurs Refer to Error codes No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera The video cable is not connected correctly Connect the cable properly according to the instructions The camera s video output signal is incorrect Set the video signal according to the region where used The TV s video signal is incorrect Set the TV to the video input mode The monitor is hard to see The brightness is not adjusted properly Adjust the brightness of the monitor using the menu The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight Block the sunlight with your hand The computer does not recognize the camera correctly The camera s power is turned off Set the power switch to ON The USB driver was not successfully installed I
91. ffect under artificial lighting You can enjoy creating different color tones by trying the different preset WB settings The color temperatures available for preset WB are as follows 3000 3300 3600 3900 4000 4300 4500 4800 5300 6000 6600 or 7500 You can also select one of 4 preset color temperatures in the menu and use it as a preset WB C7 CUSTOM WB P 100 One touch white balance C7 Setting the one touch white balance P 97 You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper The white balance achieved with this setting is saved as one of the preset WB settings Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals d 40Jo2 pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 Il 40Jo2 pue eBeuii eu4nsodx3 ena White balance Adjusting the color tone _______ ESSE H M M MM H e Exi Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature a concept of physics expressed using the Kelvin K temperature scale The higher the color temperature the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish the lower the color temperature the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish It follows then that the color temperatures of fluorescent lights make them unsuitable as artificial light sources There are gaps in the hues from the color temperatures of fl
92. for details on how to use the software refer to OLYMPUS Master Help or the OLYMPUS Master software user s guide Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Do Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master Identify the OS on your computer before installing the software For the latest information on compatible operating systems visit the OLYMPUS web site http www olympus com System requirements Windows Os Windows 98SE Me 2000 Professional XP CPU Pentium IIl 500 MHz or higher RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended HD space 300 MB or more Interface USB port Monitor 1024 x 768 pixel or more minimum 65 536 colors Q Note Only pre installed operating systems are supported e To install OLYMPUS Master on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP login as a user with administrator privileges QuickTime 6 and Internet Explorer or later must be installed on the computer beforehand For Windows XP Windows XP Professional Home Edition is supported For Windows 2000 only Windows 2000 Professional is supported e For Windows 98SE a USB driver will be automatically installed Macintosh OS Mac OS X 10 2 or later CPU Power PC G3 500 MHz or higher RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended HD space 300 MB or more Interface USB port Monitor 1024 x 768 pixel or more minimum 32 000 colors Q Note e f your Macintosh has no
93. from getting on the CCD and to remove any dust or dirt from the CCD surface with ultrasonic vibrations Dust reduction works when the power switch is set to ON Since dust reduction is activated every time the camera s power is turned on the camera should be held upright for the dust reduction function to be effective The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is working c Names of parts P 198 e Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol or chemically treated cloth Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated in order to protect the camera from corrosion e Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time Before taking important pictures be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works properly cd d Uu d dt S d NI 181 xipuaddy xipueddy E Camera maintenance CEE m A CLEANING MODE Removing dust on the CCD If dust or dirt gets on the CCD black dots may appear in the picture If this happens contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the CCD physically cleaned The CCD is a precision device and is easily damaged When cleaning the CCD yourself be sure to follow the instructions below When cleaning the CCD the specified AC adapter should be used c P 206 If a battery is used and power runs out during cleaning t
94. g flash with an arrowhead An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle N enclosed in a triangle alerts you to the N alerts you to important operating and WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT General precautions Read All Instructions Before you use the product read all operating instructions For more information on accessories such as the lithium ion battery refer to the manuals provided with those products Save These Instructions Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed Warnings Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those described in the instructions Follow Instructions Follow all instructions provided with this product Cleaning Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner or any type of organic Solvent to clean this product Attachments For your safety and to avoid damaging the product use only accessories recommended by Olympus Water and Moisture Never use this product around water near a bathtub kitchen sink laundry tub wet basement swimming pool or in the rain Location To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury never place this product on an unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart Mount only on a stable tr
95. g the difference ranging from 3 EV to 3 EV between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure value considered optimum by the camera Control panel screen suoiipuoo buljooys 104 apow jy eu Huyoajas Exposure level indicator Exposure level indicator If the difference between the currently set exposure and the optimum exposure is outside the range of available indicator levels or will blink on the left or right end of the exposure level indicator o e al e e 4 Underexposure k t Overexposure e oe Optimum exposure 3 Take the picture Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals a Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M fou M I EEE Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds of 30 or more seconds noise may appear on screen or the image may be overly bright in the top left part of the screen These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the CCD that are not normally exposed to light resulting in a rise in temperature in the CCD or CCD drive circuit This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in an environment exposed to heat The NOISE REDUCTION function helps reduce this noise L7 NOISE REDUCTION P 105 Bulb shooting You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the
96. h an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communications functions other than the specified flashes since it may not only fail to function normally but may also cause damage to the camera s circuitry S E Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals wl suoijounj Buijoous snoneA Ea The following drive modes are available with this camera Single frame shooting CJ Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed Normal shooting mode single frame shooting Sequential shooting Bi Shoots 4 frames or more at 2 5 frames sec in SHQ HQ or SQ for as long as the shutter button pressed Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame except C AF shooting 7 P 82 Auto bracketing BKT Shoots multiple frames of the same scene at different exposures AE bracketing or white balance WB bracketing C Auto bracketing P 68 Self timer shooting Triggers the shutter after a set time either 12 sec or 2 sec C P 72 remote control shooting g Shoots using the optional remote control CF P 72 0 Sequential shooting I gt PA S M da 3 E Menu gt amp gt DRIVE gt B Shutter button C7 How to use the menus P 25 suoijouny B
97. he OK button e 3 Take a picture e The noise reduction process is activated after QOCA OK button shooting e The card access lamp blinks during the noise reduction process You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp goes out Busy is displayed while noise reduction is operating e When 9j A ll amp or Ri mode is set NOISE REDUCTION is fixed to ON e When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON sequential shooting is not available e This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ed 4ojoo pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 Ka 40J02 pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 Renal COLOR SPACE This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer The first character in image file names indicates the current color space c FILE NAME P 129 Pmdd0000 jpg r P sRGB L_ _ tAdobe RGB sRGB Standardized color space for Windows Adobe RGB Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop cmm PASMA 4 X amp EJ SCENE Menu 12 COLOR SPACE sRGB Adobe RGB CJ c How to use the menus P 25 b a 0 IOCA OK button Q Ej Pu ab 2 Press the OK button od o 0G Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p I Playback One of the big advantages of a digital camera is that as soon as you take
98. he computer L3 P 166 Disconnecting the camera from the computer C P 167 e When connecting the camera to the computer use the provided AC adapter whenever possible When connected transmitting to the computer the camera may stop operating if battery power runs low This could cause the computer to malfunction and any image data file being transmitted may be lost Never open the camera s battery card compartment cover or disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking Doing so may destroy the image files If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub operation may not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer and the hub In such cases do not use the hub and connect the camera directly to the computer instead Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Flowchart rE J sl Viewing or processing images downloaded to the computer If you want to process images using graphics applications be sure to download them to your computer first Depending on the software image files may be destroyed if the images are processed rotated etc while they are on the card M c When your computer cannot read the camera s image data with the _ USB connection Transferring images to the computer is possible with the use of the op
99. he shutter will close which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break 1 Remove the lens from the camera Shutter button 4 Set the power switch to ON lt 3 Menu 12 CLEANING MODE C How to use the menus P 25 4 Press Q then press the OK button The camera enters the cleaning mode Press the shutter button fully e The mirror goes up and the shutter curtain opens Clean the CCD Carefully blow off any dust on the surface of the CCD by using a mechanical blower OK button commercially available Dy i PIXEL MAPPING 7 Be careful not to catch the mechanical LR CLEANING MODE blower in the shutter curtain when gt RESETLENS lt OFF turning the power off to finish hh ERASESETTING lt NO cleaning 12 COLORISPACE SRGB e f the camera turns off the shutter curtain closes causing the mirror to fall Be careful to not let the mechanical blower commercially available touch the CCD If the blower touches the CCD the CCD will be damaged Never put the mechanical blower behind the lens mount If the power turns off the shutter closes breaking the shutter curtain Do not use anything other than the mechanical blower If high pressure gas is sprayed onto the CCD it will freeze on the CCD s surface damaging the CCD CANCEL MENU SELECT S GO OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Camera maintenance E
100. i Monitor Product type Total no of pixels E Shutter Product type Shutter E Autofocus Product type Focusing point AF luminance range Selection of focusing point AF illuminator Single lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens System Zuiko Digital Four Thirds System Lens Four Thirds Mount Approx twice the focal length of the lens 4 8 type full frame transfer primary color CCD Approx 8 880 000 pixels Approx 8 000 000 pixels 17 3 mm H x 13 0 mm V 0 9 x 0 5 11 33 4 3 Eye level single lens reflex viewfinder Approx 94 for field of view on recorded images 1 0x 71 m 1 50mm lens infinity 20 mm 0 8 1 m7 8 0 41 0 m 1 Quick return half mirror To be checked with the OK button when PREVIEW registered Fixed Interchangeable 1 8 TFT color LCD Approx 134 000 pixels Computerized focal plane shutter 1 4000 30 sec 1 8 1 2 or 1 EV step Manual mode Bulb Limit 8 min TTL phase contrast detection system 3 point multiple AF left center right EVO EV 19 Auto Optional The built in flash provides light Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 204 Specifications E X X W Exposure control Metering system TTL full aperture metering system 1 Digital ESP metering 2
101. ight in the center of the image A high aperture value is set in the A M mode When there is something bright in the center of the image the whole image will be darker regardless of the metering system Adjust the exposure toward Decrease the aperture value Or set the exposure mode to the P mode A fast shutter speed is set in the S M mode Reduce the shutter speed Or set the exposure mode to the P mode The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural Indoor lighting affected the picture s colors The white balance setting is wrong Set the appropriate white balance for the lighting More natural looking colors can be reproduced with the one touch white balance Set the appropriate white balance for the lighting again Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture This may be caused by excessively bright ultraviolet light on the subject such as sunlight shining through the leaves of trees brightly lit windows at night reflections off metal in direct sunlight etc e Use a UV filter As this may upset the overall color balance it should only be used under the conditions described on the left Process the picture using a graphics application that supports JPEG Paint Shop Pro Photoshop etc For example after picking up unnatural colors with an eyedropper tool etc you can select color areas and try color conversion or saturation adjustment For details re
102. ing cases occur stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or customer support center The power plug or cable produces heat burning smell or smoke The power plug or cable is cracked or broken The contact is bad on the power plug Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking overheating burning exploding or causing electrical shocks or burns AEN gt Never heat or incinerate the battery tx Do not connect the and terminals to each other using metal objects Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with metal objects such as jewelry pins fasteners etc Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc gt Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way such as by soldering Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash resulting in potential fire explosion battery leakage overheating or other damage If battery fluid gets in your eyes loss of eyesight may result e f battery fluid gets in your eyes do not rub them Flush them immediately with clear cold running water and seek medical attention straight away Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 13 For your safety A RI cF Keep the battery dry at all times Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or
103. ing is performed and the AF down Shutter speed Aperture confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder value e The shutter speed and aperture value that x E have been set automatically by the camera are displayed on the viewfinder EM AF confirmation mark Exposure mode 4 Viewfinder Press the shutter button all the way All the way down A picture is taken ri Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals l suoiipuoo Burjoous 104 epoui juBu ay Buyjoajas El suoiipuoo buljooys 104 epoui juBu eu Burjoejes ees Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S ana M quum E UU IU SSS Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P Program mode In the P Program mode the camera is programed so that the aperture value and shutter speed are selected automatically according to the subject brightness as shown below The below diagram depends on the attached lens ED 50mm f2 MACRO 5 N6 N7 N8 9 NIONEENI2 NIBSNIANISNIGNIZ 8419320 EV Example When EV is 7 2 F22 the aperture 2 F16 value is set to E F11 S F2 and the 7 F8 shutter speed to l c F56 2 1 30 g F4 8 F2 8 F2 F14 F1 8s 4s 2s 1s 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 000 4000 Shutter speed m When using the fixed focal lens ED 50mm f2 MACRO wm mm Maximum wide setting when using the zoom lens 14mm 54mm f2 8 f3 5 mew Maximum tele setting when using th
104. ipod stand or bracket Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer Power Sources Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home consult your local power company Refer to instruction pages for information on using the product with a battery Grounding Polarization If this product is used with a specified AC adapter the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug with one blade wider than the other This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet pull it out reverse it and then reinsert it If the plug still fails to fit contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced Protecting the Power Cord The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be walked on Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table or chair Keep the area around the power cord connection points at the power outlet and at the product connection free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals For your safety O mr Lightning If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified
105. is used causing shadowing to appear in the corners of the image EV Exposure Value A system for measuring exposure EVO is when the aperture 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 speed increases by one increment EV can also be used to indicate brightness and ISO settings Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 187 x pu ddy IE xipueddy Ea Glossary SS Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image The exposure is determined by the length of time the shutter is open shutter speed and the amount of light that passes through the lens aperture Flash Bracket A mount used to attach an external flash to the camera Shadows on the subject can be changed by detaching the flash The flash is used in combination with the flash cable ISO A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization ISO e g ISO100 Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light so images can be exposed even in low light conditions JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A compression format for color still images Photographs images shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ HQ SQ By downloading these images to a personal computer users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an I
106. itor indications only for playback You can switch the monitor display using the INFO information display button c Information display P 112 2 3 Shooting information Items Indication examples Ref page 1 Battery check a C3 P 203 2 Print reservation th X10 P 140 Number of prints 3 Protect leni P 119 4 Record mode RAW TIFF SHQ HQ SQ P 35 5 Date and time 04 12 23 21 56 P 127 6 File number lt m 100 0030 P 113 Frame number 30 7 Exposure mode P A S M Q Aa LJ P 38 8 Metering mode ESP t P 86 9 ISO AUTO ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 P 91 10 Color space sRGB Adobe RGB P 106 11 Focal length 117mm 12 Shutter speed 1 4000 P 46 50 13 Aperture value F2 8 P 45 50 14 Exposure compensation 0 7 P 88 15 Flash intensity control 0 5 P 60 16 White balance WB 3300K P 96 17 White balance compensation 3 STEP P 98 18 Contrast Q 2 P 102 19 Sharpness 2 P 101 20 Saturation POR 2 P 103 21 Gradation H L P 104 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 201 r4 rt 3 1 a h Ss 9 Pp uomeunoju E3 Names of parts Control panel screen z 9 2 eseeceseseeceececocecccc 3 s i 9 4 i e EI or LFZS da
107. ixel count Press the OK button 7 5 To edit another image press gt lt to select the desired image e Press the MENU button to exit the menu yoeqheld E The image recorded in TIFF is saved as an SHQ image Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals M s Protecting images Preventing accidental erasure Protect images you do not want to erase Protected images cannot be erased by the selected frame all frame erase function 1 Play back the image you want to protect C7 P 108 70 E 2 Press the Om protect button e Gm is displayed on the screen On button Protect mark 7 in ES To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press Om e Formatting the card erases all image even if they have been protected e Protected images cannot be rotated Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals e Lets you erase recorded images You can select either single frame erase which erases only the currently displayed image or all frame erase which erases all the images stored on the card Protected images cannot be erased Cancel protected images then erase them Once erased images cannot be restored C7 Protecting images Preventing accidental erasure P 119 Single frame erase i 1 Play back the image you want to 70 pee erase Si
108. l with the strap when you carry the camera e It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage cF Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high temperature Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and in some circumstances cause the camera to catch fire Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source or result in accidents or fire Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country For more information contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low temperature burn e When the camera contains metal parts overheating can result in a low temperature burn Pay attention to the following When used for a long period the camera will get hot If you hold on to the camera in this state a low temperature burn may be caused In places subject to extremely cold temperatures the temperature of the camera s body may be lower than the environmental temperature If possible wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures r Do not damage the AC adapter s cable Do not pull on the AC adapter s cable or add another cable to it Be sure to connect or disconnect the AC adapter s cable while holding the power plug If the follow
109. ling the program A window appears to inform you when installation is complete of OLYMPUS Waster has been Inished Instal iine OLYHPUS Waster on F i vould Lie Xe Ste Ee PEAME TITE 7 Click Finish e The screen returns to the Olympus Software Setup Menu 8 Select the option to restart immediately when the screen asking you if you wish to restart the computer is displayed and click OK eThe computer restarts 9 Remove the CD then click Finish Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 161 4ejnduioo e oj seBeuii Buluajsues E 489jnduioo e oj seBeuii Buiuajsues Ed Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh Insert the OLYMPUS Master software r CD into your CD ROM drive Q The CD ROM window automatically appears e f the screen does not appear double click OLYMPUS MaSteR M IER GE the CD ROM icon on your desktop EN AUAUS W 2 Double click the Installer icon Follow the on screen prompts to continue Late installing the program he OLYMPUS Master Installer will automatically n launch Installer e When the software license agreement window appears read the license agreement text then click Continue and Agree A window appears to inform you when installation is complete 3 Click the Quit button 4 Remove the CD then click Restart Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals s Connecting the camera to a computer
110. lose button Closes the OLYMPUS Master program 4ejnduioo e oj seBeuii Buluajsues S Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals wsi Displaying the camera s images on your computer Downloading images to save on your computer Save images downloaded from the camera on your computer 1 Click 5 amp Transfer Images in the OLYMPUS Master main menu The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied appears 4 Click i From Camera e The window containing the files to be copied appears The thumbnails of all the images in the camera appear 3 Select the image file you want to save on the computer then click the Transfer Images button e A confirmation message appears 4 Click the Browse images now button e The images downloaded to the Browse window appear to the main menu Never open the camera s battery card compartment cover or disconnect or connect blinking Doing so may destroy the image files 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii Buiuajsues s e Clicking Menu in the Browse window returns the AC adapter while the card access lamp is FIELA OtrMPUS x ERES us EH ic dd Ea i6 EN E hea d m B m RES Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Displaying the camera s images on your computer E M r H H HU H Disconnecting the camera from your comput
111. ly recharged in about one day with the camera s battery loaded Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 127 BJ8ulga 4no Jo suomounyj sbBumies ay Buiziuiojsna2 id RESET Restoring the factory default setting Normally current camera settings including any changes you have made are retained when the power is turned off If you prefer the original setting to be restored you can use this function to restore the factory default settings after the power is turned off Erg P A S M CV da 5 2 SCENE Menu 12 RESET C How to use the menus P 25 O pees LJ SI GO d 2 Press Q o L a e The RESET screen is displayed 9 SAM 9 o a Press VG to select YES Press the za OK button IOCA OK button YES NO CANCELS MENU SELECTS GOPOK ERASE SETTING This allows you to customize the cursor position YES or NO as the initial position on the ALL ERASE ERASE or FORMAT screen mmm PASM AAL 5 amp amp SCENE Menu gt 2 ERASE SETTING YES NO C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press the OK button BJaulea2 nod jo suouounj sBuries ay Buiziuo snz2 ied Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p FILE NAME When you take a picture the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder The folder and file name can later be used for file handling
112. mission It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast distinction between light and dark of images to make the images more vivid EED P AJ SJIM 4a ee 5S 9 Menu amp gt C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q e The setting screen is displayed 3 To increase light emission Each time you press light emission increases in steps of 1 3EV To decrease light emission Each time you press gt light emission decreases in steps of 1 3EV You can select EV steps from 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV C7 EV STEP P 124 OK button suoijouny Buijoous snore 4 Press the OK button This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL e f light emission is adjusted on the electronic flash it will be combined with the camera s light emission setting e Flash intensity control is applicable to the flash you are using built in flash or external flash When using both flashes simultaneously flash intensity control is applicable to the amount of light emitted by both flashes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 90 Flash shooting Optional electronic flashes In addition to this camera s built in flash capabilities you can take advantage of a variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions with the flash units specified for use with this camera the Olympus FL 50 FL 36 and
113. mode record s RGB QM 117 mode ISO sensitivity color space saturation and im s 1 4000 F2 8 0 0 0 0 focal length etc WB AUTO OSTEP c Monitor indications only for playback P 201 0 9 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals A Slideshow ee This function displays images stored on the card one after another in succession Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image Slideshow can be performed using index display You can select the number of images displayed during slideshow from 1 4 9 or 16 1 Menu gt x gt EJ gt C4 E94 E89 E16 C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press the OK button to start the slideshow 3 Press OK to stop the slideshow yoeqheld eae When selecting G4 If the camera is running on battery power during slideshow the camera will turn off automatically in about 30 minutes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p14 Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held vertically 1 Menu gt C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press the 5 flash mode button e Each press of the button turns the image 90 degrees clockwise
114. mpus Manuals d ii i act MEMO Bunuud Less Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals toa 10 Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to your computer is a great way to make the most of the potential of digital imaging Not only can you print the images of your choice you can also use image processing software to organize edit and manipulate images There are so many things you can do Sort images by date time or other criteria Trim crop colorize or add special effects And much more Once you ve transferred images to your computer you can email them to friends post them on your website create slideshows or HTML albums you can even use them as wallpaper for your desktop Transferring Online album images to your Share the computer fun with everyone N Emailing photos Editing amp images L8 poan LS Bolno Online PS SS printing Creating photo albums Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii BuLuojJsueJ EA Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master L3 P 159 lt H Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable L3 P 163 4 e Starting OLYMPUS Master L3 P 165 Saving images in t
115. multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper L7 P 150 You can select the print paper setting according to your printer and you can select whether to print pictures with a blank frame or not C P 151 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Direct printing PictBridge Select frames you want to print 123 6 SELECT 09 PRINT OKI SINGLE PRINTE MORE 96 Set the printing data PRINT INFO ox E NO FILE NAME gt NO GO OK SELECT SETHE Print pictures SELECT QY SINGLE PRINT J MORE 99 Display the picture you want to print You can print the currently displayed picture immediately If you have selected an image you can also apply print reservation C P 151 Set the number of prints and select whether to print the date and time information or file name on the pictures Lx P 152 Print the pictures with print reservation c P 152 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Ld Mis es Pe OM Direct printing PictBridge Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing print mode You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper PRINT MODE SELECT ALL PRINT MULTEPRINT j ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT Go oK PRINT Prints selected pictures ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture MULTI PRINT Prints
116. nal use The Four Thirds system makes it possible for a fast lens to be compact and lightweight as well The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm 54mm f2 8 3 5 Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28 108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm 200mm f2 8 3 5 Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100 400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm 150mm f3 5 4 5 Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80 300 mm on a 35 mm lens e When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from getting inside the camera e Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun This may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the lens e Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap e Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is attached xipuaddy EI Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals dd If you encounter problems Error codes Monitor indications Viewfinder indications Possible cause Corrective action Normal indication tj NO CARD The card is not inserted or it cannot be recognized Insert a card or insert a different card t
117. ng or Menu gt gt DRIVE gt or Shutter button C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q e The setting screen is displayed 3 Press CO to select a mode from the or settings 12 second self timer 2 second self timer Triggers the shutter button right away o WO c C c 2 second remote control timer Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 7 Drive mode Using the self timer 1 Press the shutter button all the way A picture is taken e The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway e When is selected First the self timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken CANCEL MENU SELECTA GOPOK When is selected The self timer lamp lights up for approximately 2 seconds then the picture is taken To cancel the activated self timer press the MENU button TIPS To exit the self timer mode The self timer mode is not canceled automatically after shooting In the menu switch from DRIVE to one of the other modes Eyepiece cover When shooting without looking through the viewfinder such as when using the self timer attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder so that the light does not enter the viewfinder To attach the eyepiece cover remove the eyecup from the camera as illustrated Do not press the shutter button while standing
118. ng Gy 66 SHARPNESS Q9 101 Shutter priority shooting S 47 Shutter speed sssss 46 50 Single frame erase 120 Single frame reservation Hh 142 SLEEP ccc witness a Ea Slideshow SPORT N PC MODE PictBridge PIXEL MAPPING PORTRAIT Preset white balance as PREVIEW ees teen AER err pads Print reservation Lh Program shift Ps Program shooting B eene Protecting Om sss R nni 35 RAW IQ etim eene 22 STORAGE ertet e eed SUNSET eese Super FP flash T TUR ee 35 V VIDEO OUT ies 134 Ww WBE BKT tete RE ES 71 White balance compensation WH 98 White balance WB 93 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 208 MEMO Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 209 uojeunojul MEMO Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals MEMO Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals sn OLYMPUS http www olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 4 Two Corporate Center Drive PO Box 9058 Melville NY 11747 9058 U S A Tel 1 631 844 5000 Technical Sup
119. nstall the OLYMPUS Master The camera s PC MODE is set to CONTROL Set PC MODE to AUTO or STORAGE When AUTO is set the selection screen for USB connection is displayed every time you connect the USB cable to the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Do Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth If the camera is very dirty soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth If you have used the camera at the beach use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung Monitor and viewfinder Wipe gently with a soft cloth Lens mirror and focusing screen Blow dust off the lens mirror and focusing screen with a commercially available blower For the lens wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper Do not use a high pressure bottled blower If high pressure gas is sprayed onto the lens mirror or focusing screen by non authorized service persons the camera will be damaged When storing the camera for extended periods remove the battery and card Store the camera in a cool dry place that is well ventilated Replace the battery periodically and test camera functions Cleaning and Checking the CCD This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust
120. nt reservation data will be lost SELECTAE cfe ACT Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals pine Direct printing PictBridge If an error code is displayed e f an error code is displayed during direct printing setting or printing see the following table For more details on solutions refer to the printer s instruction manual e f other codes are displayed refer to Error codes P 174 Monitor indication Ox NO CONNECTION Possible cause The camera is not connected to the printer correctly Corrective action Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly NO PAPER There is no paper in the printer Load some paper in the printer The printer has run out of ink Replace the ink cartridge in the printer AT JAMMED The paper is jammed Remove the jammed paper SETTINGS CHANGED The printer s paper cassette has been removed or the printer has been manipulated while making settings on the camera Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera 1i PRINT ERROR There is a problem with the printer and or camera Turn off camera and printer Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again t CANNOT PRINT Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera Use a personal computer to print Downloaded From camera usermanual com Oly
121. nternet web browser M Manual Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed NTSC National Television Systems Committee PAL Phase Alternating Line Television formats NTSC is mainly used in Japan North America and Korea PAL is mainly used in Europe and China Number of Pixels PIXEL COUNT The number of dots pixels used to create an image denotes the image size For instance an image in 640 x 480 resolution is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is also 640 x 480 If the monitor setting is 1024 x 768 the image only takes up part of the screen P Program Mode Also called Program AE mode The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot PictBridge A standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Las Glossary a Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit dot used to make up an image Clear large sized printed images require millions of pixels RAW Refers to raw data data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance sharpness contrast etc This file format is for viewing and processing with our own software You may not be able to open or process these files with other graphics software applications and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing R
122. ntrol accuracy will decrease Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL 50 FL 36 Super FP flash timing is longer than standard flash timing This means that pictures can be taken at a higher shutter speed than is possible with normal flashes Flash shooting with the aperture open such as in portrait shooting is also possible with Super FP flash For details refer to the FL 50 manual 1 250 F5 6 pi Super FP flash Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals s suoijounj Buijoous snoer p suoijouny bBuijoous snore ESI Flash shooting uu M P um rra Using commercially available flashes The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available flashes except for those specified A small versatile flash can be synchronized with the camera at a shutter speed of 1 180 sec or less whereas a large flash such as a studio flash can be synchronized at 1 125 sec or less For details on non specified commercial flashes refer to the next page 1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera 2 Set the exposure mode to M mode then set the aperture value and shutter speed c Manual shooting P 49 A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images Turn on the flash Be sure to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera 4 Set the flash control mode on
123. ntrol dial o t Metering button rs P 86 Selects the metering mode F 1 329 F5 6 AF focus mode button Ls P 79 Selects the focus mode O S AF lt gt C AF lt gt MF lt gt S AF MF ISO button C3 P 91 Sets the ISO sensitivity AUTO lt 100 lt 200 lt 400 Setting ISO BOOST allows you to add 800 and 1600 to the ISO value options Ls ISO BOOST P 92 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals el suoijodo a1seg How to use the buttons and control dial Other buttons suoleiado a1seg ea 1 1 Erase button c P 120 Erases unwanted images o INFO Information display button rz p 112 Shooting Displays shooting information on the control panel screen Playback Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image Each time this button is pressed the information display is changed 5 flash switch CF P 58 Raises the flash o AEL button rz P 90 Locks the exposure O gt Playback mode button CF P 108 Plays back images on the monitor Q MENU button CF P 25 Displays the menu Q OK o7 Protect button CF P 119 125 Shooting Allows you to use the function that you previously assigned to the menu s CUSTOM OK Playback Protects images from being
124. o 2 sec L2 2 2 2 7 2sec S eT A Bud T T y 1st curtain 2nd curtain flash fires 1st curtain flash fires Shutter closes Shutter fully opens ENCE ES ATMs A mitt gt SLOW This mode is for when you want to use slow synchronization yet also reduce the red eye phenomenon For instance when shooting a person against a brightly lit night background A normal flash might make the person s eyes red but this mode lets you capture the background correctly and reduce the red eye phenomenon at the same time 2nd curtain flash with red eye reduction is not available Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals d suoijounj Buijoous snoer pm suoijouny Buijoous snore eN Flash shooting EES The flash fires regardless of the light conditions This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject s face such as shadows from tree leaves in a backlight situation or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting especially fluorescent light When the flash fires the shutter speed is set to 1 180 sec or less When shooting a subject against a bright background with the flash the background may be overexposed In this case use the optional FL 50 FL 36 external flash and set it to the Super FP flash mode Fill in flash Red eye reduction flash Ov This mode makes it possible to fire the flash regardless of the light conditions and also to reduce r
125. o I 2EV or EV A EI p selected 1 2EV e f the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator or turns red Pressing the 4d button has no effect in the M or SCENE mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 89 40Jo2 pue eBeuii e4nsodx3 Eo 4ojoo pue eBeuii o4nsodx3 ies AE lock Locking the exposure AEL The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL button AE lock Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions Normally pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF auto focus and AE automatic exposure but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing AEL When you lock the exposure the metering mode digital ESP metering center weighted averaging metering or spot metering selected in the menu is automatically applied x AEL METERING P 124 MD P AJ S t 44 5 amp amp SCENE Aim the camera toward the subject Mode dial Shutter button 2 Hold down AEL e The exposure is locked e is displayed in the viewfinder Viewfinder AEL button 3 Compose your shot While holding down AEL hold down the shutter button halfway e The focus is locked Halfway down 4 Press the shutter button all the way All the way e Releasing AEL cancels AE lock down Downloaded From camera usermanual
126. o transfer images to a computer and print them on a printer connected to the computer Printing with print reservation DPOF Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF Printing on a DPOF compatible printer Printing on a printer connected to the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Bunuud Less Print reservation DPOF E Print reservation allows you to save printing data the number of prints and the date time information with the pictures stored on the card With print reservation you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF compatible printer or at a photo lab that supports DPOF DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras You can print out pictures automatically at home or in a photo lab by storing such data as which pictures you wish to print and the number of prints on a card Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following procedures Printing using a DPOF compatible photo lab You can print the pictures using the print reservation data Printing using a DPOF compatible printer Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without using a PC For more details refer to the printer s instruction manual A PC card adapter may also be necessary Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p
127. oaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 81 Focus mode um M M il C AF continuous AF shooting The camera repeats focusing When the subject is in motion the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement Predictive AF Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture the camera continues trying to focus EXE PASMA 4a 3 5 E Press the shutter button halfway and Shutter button keep it in this position When the subject is in focus and exposure is locked the AF confirmation mark lights up e The AF frame does not light up even when the subject is in focus e The camera repeats focusing Even if the subject moves or even if you change the composition of the picture focusing is tried continuously A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus The beep sound is not output after the third continuous AF operation even when the subject is in focus suonjouny bBuisn204 em Viewfinder 2 Press the shutter button all the way AF confirmation mark Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Focus mode Manual focus MF This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder TD PASMA 4a E Adjust the focus using the focus ring Shutter button
128. on a computer File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below Folder name 000 OLYMP Ly Folder number 100 999 File name Pmdd0000 jpg All folders 100 OLYMP P2030001jpg 1 T P2030002p9 P2080003 pg P2030004 j Month 10 11 12 are Color space numbered A B C P sRGB _ Adobe RGB File number 0001 9999 After taking 9999 pictures the counter is reset to 0001 for the next picture the folder number increments by 1 to name and create a new folder where the next image file is stored Day 01 31 AUTO Even when a new card is inserted the folder numbers are retained from the previous card If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one saved on the previous card the new card s file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the previous card RESET When a new card is inserted folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at 0001 If a card containing images is inserted the file numbers start at the number following the highest file number on the card esawe2 nod Jo suonouny sBurges ay Bulziwojsng Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ET FILE NAME Exp P A S M CY 4a 3 EJ SCENE Menu 12 FILE NAME AUTO f O E Pa RESET HC O E c How to use the menus
129. oous snore ES Drive mode SSS TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated Compensate the exposure value then use the AE bracketing feature AE bracketing is applied to the exposure value you have compensated If the selected range is beyond the scale of the exposure level indicator only the part Auto bracketing compensation range die died within the scale is displayed r E oF E E It l E E i luin PP Exposure compensation value Exposure compensation value you have adjusted you have adjusted Auto bracketing compensation range 1 250 F5 6 1 7 Auto bracketing is not possible when the flash is on e During WB bracketing the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing more than the selected number of frames e During sequential shooting if the battery check blinks due to low battery the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 7 Drive mode Sere nr ga WB BKT Three images with different white balances are automatically created from one shot One is the image just taken with the specified white balance one is the same image adjusted in the red direc
130. ormation about the image Luminance FO r P S J UN information can also be displayed with D histogram and highlight graphs o 5 o INFO button Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up Only image Se 7 yoeqheld ISO 100 sRGB 117mm AF UTERINE NX WB AUTO OSTEP Highlight Shooting information Information 1 Frame number print reservation and protect Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals us Information display Information 2 Print reservation protect record mode number of pixels compression date and time and file number Shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images Checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for subsequent shots How to use the histogram display The histogram display enables you to check the brightest highlights and darkest shadows which may Distribution result in a poor image If the bars in the histogram are of brightness higher towards the right the image may be too bright Dark Bright If the bars are higher on the left the image may be too dark Compensate the exposure or shoot again The overexposed parts of the recorded image blink dl iin s Overexposed parts Shooting information P ESP ISO 100 Displays the exposure mode metering
131. ormation is recorded on images The file No is also included with the date and time information MND P A S M V aa SCENE venu 12 gt C7 How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q e The screen is displayed 3 Press QA to select one of the following date formats Y M D Year Month Day OVS OK button M D Y Month Day Year D M Y Day Month Year Then press Q 2004 01 01 e The following steps show the procedure used Y Y M D when the date and time settings are set to Y M D 00 00 4 Press QA to set the year then press CANCEL MENUISELECTS p GO CT Q to move to the month setting To return to the previous setting press O SD e The first two digits of the year are fixed 2004 01 01 5 Repeat this procedure until the date V and time are completely set e The time is displayed in the 24 hour format 00 00 For example 2 p m will be displayed as 14 00 CANCEL MENU SELECT GEET GO OK 6 Press the OK button For a more accurate setting press OK when the time signal hits 00 seconds The clock starts when you press the button The date time setting is saved for approximately 3 months using the built in battery Depending on how the camera is used the date time setting may be erased earlier Date time settings will also be lost if the camera is left for a long period with no battery loaded The internal battery will be ful
132. other controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician d The product has been dropped or damaged in any way e The product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required make sure that the authorized Service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals as recommended by the manufacturer Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire electrical shock or create other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of servicing or repairs ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order VAN If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol serious injury or death may result DANGER Y jury VAN If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol injury or death may result WARNING A If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol minor personal injury damage to the 07 Uia d e equipment or the loss of valuable data may result Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals For your safety Handling the camera t Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases A fire or explosion may result t Do not use the flash on people infants small children etc at close range e When you fire
133. other heat sources stove radiator etc or humidifiers In sandy or dusty environments Near flammable items or explosives n wet places such as bathrooms or in the rain In places prone to strong vibrations Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun This may cause lens damage color failure ghosting on the CCD or may possibly cause fires Condensation may form inside the camera when there is a sudden extreme change in temperature such as when moving from indoors to outdoors Acclimatize the camera to the temperature e g by putting the camera into the plastic bag before use If the camera has not been used for a long time mold may form or the camera may malfunction Before using the camera check that the camera works properly Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses Remember to attach the cap when removing the lens Do not place the camera near anything that could be affected by magnetism e g credit card floppy disk etc Doing so may destroy the data on these items Battery handling precautions e This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus Do not use any other type of battery For safe and proper use read the battery s instruction manual carefully before using it If the battery s terminals get wet or greasy camera contact failure may result Wipe the battery well with
134. port USA 24 7 online automated help http www olympusamerica com E1 Phone customer support Tel 1 800 260 1625 Toll free Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday ET E Mail e slrpro olympusamerica com Olympus software updates can be obtained at http www olympus com digital OLYMPUS EUROPA GMBH Premises Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 40 23 77 3 0 Fax 49 40 23 07 61 Goods delivery Bredowstrasse 20 22113 Hamburg Germany Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany European Technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http www olympus europa com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER 00800 67 10 83 00 for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Please note some mobile phone services provider do not permit access or request an additional prefix to 800 numbers For all not listed European Countries and in case that you can t get connected to the above mentioned number please make use of the following CHARGED NUMBERS 49 180 5 67 10 83 or 49 40 237 73 899 Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET Monday to Friday 2004 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Do ed From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ymp VE835501
135. r Operation time 12 sec 2 sec Optical remote control Operation time 2 sec 0 sec instantaneous shooting 3 BW Flash Synchronization Synchronized with the camera at 1 180 sec or less Flash control mode TTL AUTO TTL pre flash mode AUTO MANUAL External flash attachment Hot shoe Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 205 Specifications y E External connector USB connector mini B DC IN jack VIDEO OUT jack o E lll Power supply 1 Battery BLM 1 Lithium ion Battery LE AC power supply AC 1 AC adapter optional 1 ll Dimensions weight Mi Dimensions 146 5 mm W x 85 mm H x 64 mm D 5 8 x 3 3 x 2 5 x excluding protrusions Weight Approx 580 g 1 3 Ib without battery E Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C operation 20 60 C storage Humidity 30 90 operation 10 90 storage Specifications Provided accessories BLM 1 Lithium ion battery Type Lithium ion battery Standard voltage DC 72V Standard capacity 1500 mAh Battery life Approx 500 full recharges Varies depending on the battery temperature Recommended 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F charging temperature 10 C 60 C 14 F 140 F operation 20 C 35 C 4 F 95 F storage Dimensions 55 mm W x 39 mm D x 21 5 mm H 2 2 x 1 5 x 0 8 Weight Approx 75 g 2 6 oz BCM 2 charger SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOT
136. r to the printer s instruction manual VEEDeSSEs 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera s USB connector USB connector and turn the camera A BA fi I bis ASSI CA Wi e The selection screen for the USB connection Hbc 5 f is displayed i 1 A NLo 9 A 7 IN o 2 3 Select PRINT USB ONE MOMENT is displayed and the camera and printer are connected The PRINT MODE PC SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor PRINT 4 Go to Flowchart for printing EXIT c P 148 SELECT GO OK If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes turn off the camera and start again from Step 2 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals M i es Direct printing PictBridge Flowchart for printing When you have connected the camera to a printer successfully you can apply print reservation to selected pictures or you can print a currently displayed picture Follow the operation guide on the camera s monitor Press Q to select the item you want PRINT MODE SELECT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX Select the print mode PRINT MODE SELECT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT l ALL INDEX EXT SELECTAE co oK Bunuud s Select the print paper setting PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS Eh STANDARD H ES NG CANCEL s SELECTAE GO OK Follow the operation guide displayed here You can print selected pictures one by one or you can print
137. r use it when wet Do not touch or hold it with wet hands Doing so may cause malfunction or electric shock t Do not use the charger if it is covered with cloth such as a blanket Do not use the charger if something is covering it such as a blanket Heat may be kept in causing the charger to deform This may cause fire ignition or overheating t Do not disassemble or modify the charger e This may cause electric shock or injury c Use an charger designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area where you are using the camera Otherwise fire explosion smoke overheat electric shock or burns may result Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals For your safety AES cF Do not damage the charger s cable Do not pull on the charger s cable or add another cable to it Be sure to connect or disconnect the charger s cable while holding the power plug If the following cases occur stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center The power plug or cable produces heat burning smell or smoke The power plug or cable is cracked or broken The contact is bad on the power plug EN caution Unplug the AC adapter s cable from the outlet before cleaning the camera Otherwise electric shock or injury may result e Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to ope
138. rame Focuses using the center AF frame frame Focuses using the right AF Left AF frame Center AF frame Right AF frame EXER PASMA 4a 5 5 89 Press the J AF frame selection button e The current setting is displayed on the monitor suonjouny Bulsno04 Reval v 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed 3 Take the picture e The AF frame you have selected lights up Control dial 4 Pe button Monitor When the control panel screen is off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Focus mode Three focus modes are available with this camera S AF single AF C AF continuous AF and MF manual focus i gt PAs Ma da 58 E Press the AF focus mode button e The current setting is displayed on the Contro monitor 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed dial I A ait Ke o C S AF single AF shooting P 80 o Simultaneous use of S AF mode and MF mode P 81 C AF continuous AF shooting P 82 Manual focus MF P 83 Monitor AF m When the control panel screen is off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 79 suojjouny Buisn204 sea Focus mode S AF single AF shooting Focusing is pe
139. rash Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device X N The device Generic volume cannot be stopped right now Try stopping the device again later Viewing still images 1 Click 2 Browse Images in the OLYMPUS main menu The Browse window appears e n 5gus 5esua MEETS 2 Double click the thumbnail of the mmm image you want to view 7 EMEe ED GEI Thumbnail B EN ze EZ E S E EE NH HE EH d ced ile e The screen switches to the View mode enlarging the image e Clicking the Menu in the Browse window returns to the main menu wae Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Printing images The print menus include menus such as Photo Index Postcard Calendar etc The examples in the instructions below are taken from the Photo menu Click amp Print Images in the OLYMPUS Master main menu The print menu appears 2 Click 53 Photo The photo print window appears 3 Click Settings on the photo print window The printer setting dialog box appears Make printer settings as required 4 Select the layout and size of the image to print e To print images with the date or date and time check off Print Date then select Date or Date amp Time 5 Select the thumbnail of the image you want to print then click the Add button e The selected image is previewed on the layout 6 Set the number of image
140. rate 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 Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the camera and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only the OLYMPUS supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers PC Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals l For your safety Legal and other notices e Olympus makes no representations or warranties rega
141. rding any damages or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product e Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied by or concerning any content of these written materials or software and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential incidental or indirect damages including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits business interruption and loss of business information arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Olympus reserves all rights to this manual WARNING Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners Be sure to read the Safety Precautions at the end of the manual Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 1 Basic
142. reservation modes are available single frame reservation iL and all frame reservation ih Applies print reservation to selected pictures Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card Pictures shot after performing all frame reservation and stored on the same card CANCEUPMENU SELECT S GOPOK will not be printed If print reservation data is already stored on the card The RESET KEEP selection screen appears giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it C7 Resetting print reservation P 144 Selecting pictures you want to print Lets you apply print reservation to selected pictures Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints The number of prints can be set up to 10 If the number of prints is set to O print reservation will not be applied If all frame reservation is used after single frame reservation specifications for the number of prints will be overwritten and only one copy of each frame will be printed Bunuud Le 8 rin CANCEL MENU SELECTS p GO OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Print reservation DPOF Setting printing data You can print the shooting date and time on all the pictures selected for printing NO The pictures are printed without the date NO and time DATE All the selected pictures are printed with DATE the shooting date TIME TIME All the selected pictures
143. rformed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway If focusing fails release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again This mode is suitable for taking pictures of non moving subjects or subjects with limited movement Emm PASMA Ada s 58 2 Press the shutter button halfway Shutter button When the focus is locked the AF confirmation mark lights up e A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus 2 Press the shutter button all the way suonouny bBuisn2o4 ERR Viewfinder AF confirmation mark TIPS To adjust focus manually while using AF C Simultaneous use of S AF mode and MF mode P 81 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Focus mode Simultaneous use of S AF mode and MF mode This function allows you to fine adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S AF mode pom PASM Press the shutter button halfway to Shutter button use AF When the focus is locked the AF confirmation mark lights up 2 Fine adjust the focus using the focus ring while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway 3 Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture Focus ring Viewfinder suojjouny Buisn204 Is AF confirmation mark If the shutter button is pressed again after fine adjusting focus with the focus ring the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled Downl
144. rk blinks the focus and exposure are not locked Release your finger from the shutter button re position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again The control panel screen disappears Halfway down 3 While keeping the shutter button pressed halfway re compose your shot 4 Press the shutter button all the way e A picture is taken The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card All the way down Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals an Buijoous a40J8aq mouy o sBuiu in Buioous 810J8q mouy o sBulu ES If correct focus cannot be obtained H e E Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under the following conditions AF may not work properly Take a picture using focus lock c P 30 manual focus Cx P 83 or by selecting an AF frame Cx P 78 The AF confirmation mark blinks The subject cannot be brought into focus Subjects with low contrast Subjects in excessively bright Subject with repeated light in the center of the frame patterns The AF mark stays lit but the subject cannot be brought into focus Subjects with different Fast moving subjects The subject is not distances positioned within the AF frames If this happens focus on a high contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject recompose your shot and then take the picture I
145. rol shooting with optional remote COHtrol laca eadeni M rette as censendus d RR cele den amp 72 MONOTONE Shooting x cus bh pater adces nied a Yr E EE 75 5 Focusing functions 77 AF frame selection Ge ganea eee eee eee nee 78 FOCUS mode sese RR ERREUR ia tana RS Re AUS E 79 AFIELUMINATOR c merde te ra t ee Emm hn tr bi E rupe ba 84 6 Exposure image and color 85 Metering mode Changing the metering area ESP IG 86 Exposure compensation Varying the image brightness f 88 AE lock Locking the exposure AEL 000000000000 ee 90 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 5 Contents umm M J m E e ru ISO sensitivity Setting the desired sensitivity to light llis 91 Setting the ISO Sensitivity spressi pereit ennhe rnnr i penae 91 ISO BOOST irni da aa e E a eor pea quarte ea rele a ace ee 92 White balance Adjusting the color tone liiis eese nnn 93 Setting the white balance WB 02 0000 cece eee 95 Setting the one touch white balance 1 ke eee 97 WB compensation WEY xe eee Rhen Rr hc 3 cR Re 98 CUSTOM WB sc ch to Me eR RES E unt Reb e beer dea 100 SHARPNESS o iiia iceberg es psa dae bead 101 CONTRAST 2 0 cette e 102 SATURATION BS 1e inae eget sre d haer epp deat dee rd 103 GRABATION ELM 104 N
146. rs that support PictBridge have standard print settings By selecting th STANDARD on the settings screens C P 148 you can print pictures according to these settings For details on your printer s standard settings refer to the printer s instruction manual or contact the printer manufacturer Printer accessories For details on printing paper types ink cassettes etc refer to the printer s instruction manual You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when printing pictures If you use the battery make sure that it is fully charged If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals s Direct printing PictBridge B M rem H MH s r Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer The procedure described below is for when the PC mode is set to AUTO in the menu If you set the PC mode to PRINT beforehand you can skip this procedure 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer s USB port For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port refe
147. ruction pages een 3 For yollrSalfety aint sides sed tonc den Ret RUE ieri RE le Re RR abe de e 10 1 Basic operations 17 How to use the mode dial sses iesire osos vie eee deere ts 18 How to use the buttons and control dial liliis iliis 19 TYPES Of DULLOTIS aiit ea ones ostensis ae eee E pee sr Bu tad cs 20 How to use the menus ii RET qe RE bask an Ee REED 25 Types of the menus ceses aaa enaid ia aic aa ala rr 28 2 Things to know before shooting 29 If correct focus cannot be obtained 000 cee ee 30 How to focus on a difficult subject Focus lock illis 30 Subjects that are difficult to focus on 1 2 eee 32 Selecting the record mode 4 iiiiiiiisisililiieil ille 33 Types of record modes senec itself AR Era Ee das 33 How to select the record mode 0000 e cece eee 36 Setting HQ SQ iex RLAXIDIAdu uh ENG CREATE EXER 36 3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions 37 Selecting the right mode for shooting situation 2 005 38 fal LANDSCAPE sssssssssss ese e eaa 39 LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT erbe eee eae pee uem Rene 39 NIGHT SCENE HIGH KEY us Lact e erba oe db we t Aureus aaa ea 40 I il MACRO cerit aeiaai e baee dae Qa Gepdemiueeden eee gue BNE REO MORE 41 amp DOCUMENTS sssssseee RR RR eee eee 41 E MUSEUM zi ht tee det eR Da RH a e Un Babe d des 41 F SPORT Capturing a fast moving subject
148. s adjustment on images in the RAW data format then saves the data to a new file in the TIFF or JPEG format While checking recorded images you can edit them to your liking Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings If you want to use different settings when editing change the current camera settings beforehand Editing images recorded in JPEG TIFF data format BLACK amp WHITE Creates black and white images SEPIA Creates sepia toned images Resizing Pal Converts the image file size to 1280 x 960 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 Menu gt EDIT MENU button e The image selection screen is displayed C How to use the menus P 25 il ius BS 2 Press Q to select the image then press the OK button e The camera recognizes the image data format o NS ah CANCEL MENU SELECTHH F GOPOK Image in RAW data format Image in JPEG TIFF data format Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals a Editing still images 3 Press VS to select the item Press the OK button If you select for the JPEG TIFF image go to step 4 If you select any item except Pal go to step 5 JPEG TIFF DATA EDIT RAW DATA EDIT BLACK amp WHITE YES SEPIA NO CANCEL MENU SELECTA S GOPOK When editing JPEG TIFF image CANCEL MENU SELECT 2 GOPOK When editing RAW image 4 When you select Ful Press VC to select the p
149. s the WB white balance button e The current setting is displayed on the monitor WB button 4 Dum d Control dial 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed Viewfinder Displayed when any WB setting except AUTO is selected When the control panel screen is off TIPS When subjects with no white appear white in the image n the auto WB setting if there is no near white color in the image framed in the screen the white balance will not be correctly determined In such a case try preset WB or one touch WB settings Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals a 40Jo2 pue eBeuii e4nsodx3 Re White balance Adjusting the color tone T Monitor Light conditions indications AUTO Used for most light conditions when there is a white portion framed in the viewfinder 1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light 3 3600K For shooting under incandescent light to preserve the mood of the lighting ES 4000K For shooting under white fluorescent lighting 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp 6 E53 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp E 9 5300K For shooting outdoors on a clear day or to capture the reds in a sunset S or the colors in a fireworks display M gy 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day when using the flash amp o 3 A 7500K For shooting outdoors in the sh
150. s to print 7 Click the Print button e Clicking Menu in the photo print window returns to the main menu OLYMPUS Master 3 Printer Settines x Printer mx o Properties Paper leeal 8 1 72x14in E Margin equivalent 5 ES BE ER nem muU EE ts zs E z MAITE a 4 BE EX E m mu EE Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals nel 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii Guluajsues E Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection Windows _ Windows 98SE Me 2000 Professional XP Macintosh Mac OS 9 0 9 2 X e Users running Windows 98SE need to install the USB driver Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable double click the file included in the following folder on the provided OLYMPUS Master CD ROM When you install OLYMPUS Master the USB driver will be installed at the same time Your computer s drive name USB INSTALL EXE e Even if your computer has a USB connector data transfer may not function correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have an add on USB connector extension card etc
151. select single frame reservation idi or all frame reservation amp Follow the operation guide on the camera s monitor Play back a still picture c Single frame playback P 108 and select x1 th in the menu Press CQS7O to select the item you want OAEI ARPEI Follow the operation guide displayed here Select whether to apply print reservation to selected pictures or apply print reservation to all the pictures stored on the card Lx P 142 CANCEL MENU SELECTS GOPOK Bunuud s Select frames you want to print only for when you have selected 4 Select the picture to be printed and set the desired number of prints You cannot perform this procedure with all frame reservation as the number of prints is fixed to one for each frame C7 P 142 lesa dum am GOPOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Print reservation DPOF Set the printing data NO Select whether to print the pictures without DATE the date and time print the pictures with the shooting date or with the shooting TIME time C7 P 143 CANCELMENU SELECTAE GOPOK Confirm the print reservation you have set SET The print reservation you have made is stored on the card C P 143 CANCEL CANCEL MENU SELECT GO OK al Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals T Print reservation DPOF Selecting the print reservation mode th Two print
152. shooting Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes C P 39 A Macro shooting Suitable for taking close up pictures macro shooting c7 P 41 S Sport shooting Suitable for capturing fast moving action without blurring C7 P 41 9 Night scene shooting Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night c7 P 39 SCENE More than 10 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations When the mode dial is set to this mode the shooting mode selection screen is displayed C P 38 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals How to use the buttons and control dial This camera has a variety of functions to make optimal settings for various shooting conditions You can set the function settings using the buttons control dial or menu Functions available using the Change camera settings with the buttons and buttons control dial while referring to the monitor menus or control panel screen Functions available using the Change camera settings with the monitor monitor menus menus while referring to the monitor 1 Press the button for the function you want to set e When the control panel screen C P 202 displayed on the monitor The current setting of the function you have selected lights in green When the control panel screen is not displayed The menu of the function you have selected appears TON O
153. taken Go to Chapter 7 Playback and look for the page titled Viewing still images S Customizing the setingsunctons of your camera 123 AEL METERING Searching the index C7 P 207 Terms used in this manual such as the names of functions are listed in alphabetical order When you come across a term that you are not familiar with or about which you want to learn more you can search the index to find the relevant page Camera part names and monitor indications are listed at the end of the manual For example If you want to know more about the term HQ Go to the index at the end of this manual and look under H l m for HQ Searching the list of menus 7 P 192 The camera s menus are listed in a tree structure When you come across a menu whose name is unfamiliar on the menu screen you can find the relevant pages for this menu function in the menu list For example When you want to know how to make settings for WB in the menu screen Go through the menus until you find WB and look for the reference page number For information on how to read the instructions in this manual refer to How to read the Down Sade PRAE ealtiera usermanual com Olympus Manuals How to read the instruction pages CARD SETUP Formatting the card Lets you format a card Formatting prepares cards to receive data Non Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer m
154. tal technology you can effortlessly customize many of your camera s functions For example you can call up your favorite functions at the touch of a button adjust EV step values or set the amount of flash light This chapter introduces all the functions that can be customized to suit preferences Try these functions to find ways to use your camera even more effectively SHORT CUT DRIVE B MONOTONE GRADATION CANCELWMENU SELECT S GO OK YES NO CANCEURMENU SELECT GO OK 2 EV STEP 6 Iso BOOST WANUAU FLASH OFF t jd custom we CANCELSMENU SELECTS ES GO OKJ CSUs 1 3EV 6 isosoost W BEV MANUAL FLASH IEW LE y custom we CANCEL MENU SELECTS GEJ GO OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals AEL METERING Set the metering mode before using the AEL button to lock the exposure This allows the camera to automatically apply the selected metering mode when the AEL lock function is used gt P A S M EV da 5 E Menu gt AEL METERING gt AUTO ESP gt C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press the OK button IOCA OK button EV STEP This allows you to change the EV step for exposure parameter setting such as shutter speed aperture value or exposure compensation value etc gt P A S M EV da 5 E Menu gt 1 EV STEP 1 3EV 1 2EV 1EV C How to use the menus P 25
155. te Board and Black Board modes pictures of letters can be taken extra clearly MUSEUM For shooting with no beep sound and flash Useful in art gallery museum etc SHQ and HQ cannot be selected C Selecting the record mode P 33 suoipuoo Burjoous 104 apow juBu eu Burjoejes Suitable for capturing fast moving action without blurring Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation BEACH amp SNOW Suitable for shooting snow capped mountain landscapes white sand beaches seascapes etc Suitable for shooting under candlelight Warm colors are reproduced The flash cannot be used SHQ and HQ cannot be selected C Selecting the record mode P 33 id ij 9 E Q 3 7 amp gt h 3 amp o Sg 5 o gt 9 S FT Q 9 9 3 Q zt Q 3 o Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique P A S and M P Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the correct EV exposure value 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Press the shutter button halfway Halfway Focus
156. th this camera provide only a general scale for reference and are not precise measurements Conventional Photograph This refers to recording images using silver halide the method for recording images in conventional non digital photography This system is in contrast to still video and digital photography DCF Design rule for Camera File system A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of Field Depth of Field refers to the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived sharp focus in a picture Digital ESP Electro Selective Pattern Light Metering This determines the exposure by metering and calculating the light levels in the center and other areas of the image separately DPOF Digital Print Order Format This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format Eclipsing Vignetting This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed Vignetting also refers to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the viewfinder In addition vignetting can occur when an incorrect lens hood
157. the battery removed the stored date time setting will be canceled Set the date time again Turning the camera s power off does not reset the stored settings This camera retains the saved settings after the camera s power is turned off Turning the camera s power off does not reset the saved settings Set RESET to ON then turn off the camera The picture is out of focus The subject is too close Subjects are difficult to focus on AF does not work properly Move back to the closest focusing distance for the lens and take the picture Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot The subject is dark Set AF ILLUMINATOR to ON in the menu and raise the flash There is condensation in the lens or viewfinder Turn off the camera s power and wait until the camera is dry Condensation When it is cold outside the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and turns to droplets of water Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken from a cold place into a warm room Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals E xipuaddy xipueddy E If you encounter problems Possible cause The picture is blurred Corrective action Ref Page A subject unsuited to AF was taken Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed ISO is set to auto in
158. the flash to AUTO Also set the ISO sensitivity and aperture value on the flash to match the camera s settings Refer to the manual for the flash to set its flash control mode e The camera s flash mode except 2nd curtain will have no effect on the non specified commercial flashes e The flash fires each time the shutter is released When you do not need to use the flash turn off the flash s power Check beforehand that the flash you are using is synchrorized with the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Flash shooting E Non specified commercial flashes Before selecting a non specified commercial flash be sure to read the following information carefully to determine whether or not it can be used with this camera 1 Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash If a flash is used in the auto mode match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera Even if the auto F value and ISO sensitivity of the flash are set to the same conditions as those on the camera the correct exposure may not obtained depending on the shooting conditions In such a case adjust the auto F value or ISO on the flash or calculate the distance in the manual mode Exposure compensation on the camera cannot be used when shooting with the flash Use a flash wit
159. the flash you must be at least 1 m 3 ft away from the faces of your subjects Firing the flash too close to the subject s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision tx Keep young children and infants away from the camera f not the following dangerous situations may occur Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords causing strangulation If this happens follow the doctor s instructions Accidentally swallowing the battery or other small parts Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera t Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric shock tx Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing e Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially It may be hot and cause minor burns t Do not take apart or modify the camera Never attempt to disassemble the camera The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock t Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera e A fire or electric shock may result If the camera is accidentally dropped in water or if liquid is spilled into the camera stop using it allow it to dry and then remove the battery Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center t Do not touch the batt
160. tion mode button button C7 P936 c P78 Card access X Erase button c7 P 120 Foil h d i CF P 25 108 INFO Information OK On Protect button display button c P 112 CF P 25 119 125 ISO button c P 91 Metering button C P 86 AF button Cx P 79 Diopter adjustment dial USB connector c P 163 l VIDEO OUT jack c P 116 Connector cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals id Exposure compensation button C7 P 88 Card cover syed jo sowen uomneunoju E3 syed jo sowen uoneunoju F Names of parts Viewfinder indications Items Indication examples Ref page 1 AF frame D aa D P 78 2 Aperture value rh P 45 50 3 Shutter speed 25a P 46 50 Record mode appears only when the i record mode button has been pressed 4 AF confirmation mark o P 31 5 Flash 5 P 59 6 White balance WB P 95 7 AElock P 90 8 Number of storable still pictures ie appears during record mode setting Exposure compensation value indication 97 P 89 appears during exposure compensation 9 Metering mode ESP P 86 10 Battery check awa 2 blinks P 203 11 Exposure mode P Ps A S M P 43 51 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 200 Names of parts Mon
161. tion and the third the same image adjusted in the blue direction All three images are saved on the card I gt P A S JM d a Menu WB BKT gt OFF Shutter button 3F 2STEP 3F 4STEP 3F 6STEP C7 How to use the menus P 25 2 Take the picture e When the shutter button is pressed down all the way three images are automatically created TIPS To apply WB bracketing to white balance you have adjusted Adjust white balance manually then use the WB bracketing feature WB bracketing is applied to your white balance adjustment Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals suoijounj Buijoous snoneA pss suoijounj Buijoous snore en Drive mode Self timer shooting X Remote control shooting with optional remote control You can select self timer shooting or remote control shooting Self timer shooting X This function lets you take pictures using the self timer You can set the camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self timer shooting Remote control shooting with optional remote control By using the optional remote control RM 1 you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera The camera can be set to trigger the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed MD P A S M V a S EZ SCENE Setti
162. tional PC card adapter or other media adapters for the Compact Flash For details see the Olympus web site PC card adapter Compact Flash Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals wel dajndwoo e oj seBeuii Buluajsues EI 48jnduioo e oj seBeuii BuLuoJsuel Ed Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD ROM to edit and manage images on your computer What is OLYMPUS Master OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for pictures taken with your digital camera Once installed on your computer you can take advantage of the following Viewing images and movies Grouping and organizing images You can also enjoy slideshows and sound You can organize images by displaying playback them in a calendar format Using shooting date or key words you can quickly find the particular images you want Transferring images from the camera Editing images or removable media to your computer You can rotate trim or change the image size d N Correcting images using filter and Creating panorama images correction functions You can make a panorama from the photos you have taken using the A variety of printing formats y o p g panorama function You can print in a variety of formats including index prints calendars postcards and more For information about OLYMPUS Master s other features as well as
163. ton Your adjustment is saved Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals I 40Jo2 pue eBeuii S4nsodx3 Ko GRADATION Lets you select the brightness of the entire image Suitable when you want to produce a brighter image for a bright object and a darker image for a dark object HI KEY LOW KEY A brighter image is produced A shadowy image is produced E pem P A S iM da 36 58 8 1 Menu gt GRADATION gt N NORMAL HI KEY LOW KEY sO TS 3 y i lt 4 LJ 808 9 r3 How to use the menus P 25 d ol E o e 5 2 Press the OK button 5 4 i D lo lt 3 a 3 ICA OK button o 9 9 S Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals ds NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures When shooting night scenes shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images However shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual For more information about noise generated in images during long exposures refer to Noise in images P 51 lias NOISE REDUCTION OFF NOISE REDUCTION ON rpm PASM 1 Menu amp NOISE REDUCTION ON os C7 How to use the menus P 25 2 Press t
164. uijoous snore ES Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 65 Drive mode 2 Start shooting e Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button e Sequential shooting is not possible when NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON e During sequential shooting if the battery check blinks due to low battery the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains suoijounj Buijoous snoneA pss Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 87 suoijouny Buijoous snore E Drive mode C Auto bracketing BKT Useful when you are not sure what exposure or white balance settings are appropriate and you don t have time to take several test shots at different settings AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings exposure and compensation values The pictures are taken in the following order Picture with optimum exposure picture adjusted in direction and picture adjusted in direction Example When BKT is set
165. uorescent light If these differences in hue are small they can be calculated with color temperature and this is called correlated color temperature The 4000K 4500K and 6600K preset settings in this camera are correlated color temperatures and should not be considered strictly as color temperatures Use these settings for shooting conditions under fluorescent lights More Red More Blue 2000 3000 4000 50006000 8000IK O TI S25 00 g ooo 2 sg 258 89 8 s33g o 090g OG z gt gt Zo o 905 a 6 B 5 37 9 Q5 s 3 m 3 a o 7 ba o Oo E o g 8 g TIPS White balance with a flash Auto WB is recommended when taking pictures with the flash If you intend to use preset WB select the color temperature 6000K When shooting with the flash be sure to play back your pictures and check the color on the screen Various conditions affect color temperature and how color is reproduced on the screen The color temperatures for each light source indicated in the above scale are approximate They are not an accurate indication of color For example the actual sunlight is not exactly 5300K nor fluorescent lights 4000K Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals White balance Adjusting the color tone Setting the white balance WB You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions EE P AJS JM daa Sj Pres
166. ur finger from the shutter button and wait until the mark stops blinking Press the shutter button again Erase unwanted images or insert a new card Before erasing download important images to a PC The battery ran out of power during shooting or while the images were being written to the card The monitor turns off after BATTERY EMPTY is displayed Charge the battery Wait until the card access lamp stops blinking There is a problem with Refer to the Error codes the card Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p Possible cause If you encounter problems fE H M P Hr HQ Corrective action The viewfinder display is not clear Ref Page The diopter is not adjusted Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is clearly visible Stray light enters through the lens Use a sunshade Stray light enters through the viewfinder There is condensation in the lens or viewfinder Use the provided eyepiece cover Turn off the camera s power and wait until the camera is dry The camera will dry out as it gets accustomed to the environmental temperature The date recorded with the image data is wrong The date time is not set Set the date time The clock adjustment is not factory preset The camera was left for a long period with the battery removed If the camera is left for a long period with
167. ure is taken with the correct exposure AE Automatic Exposure The camera s built in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter Speed A mode in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed and S mode in which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture In M mode the user selects both the aperture and the shutter speed Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera The larger the aperture the shorter the depth of field and the fuzzier the background The smaller the aperture the greater the depth of field and the sharper the background Aperture is measured in f stops Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures and smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures CCD Charge Coupled Device This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals On this camera light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image Center weighted averaging metering A light metering mode or technique that uses an average of the center and periphery of the image area but is biased toward the information at the center of the image area This method is best used when the brightness of the center and periphery of the image area does not vary greatly See also digital ESP metering and spot metering
168. us MF SUNSET Suitable for taking sunset pictures Vivid red and yellow color reproduction The flash cannot be used Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait style image of a person Only the subject is brought into focus with a blurred g 9 Q s o e gt mh 3 amp Sg t gt 9 S FT Q Q S Q background is 3 D Suitable for shooting a bright subject Subject brightness is enhanced producing an image with more impact Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation MACRO Suitable for taking close up pictures macro shooting ed a If you use the flash shadows may be noticeable and the correct exposure may not be achieved if DOCUMENTS Suitable for shooting documents etc Increases contrast between letters and background The flash cannot be used Motion JPEG Image amp Sound Recording With the provided 8MB SmartMedia Motion JPE recording up to 15 seconds in HQ mode 40 pi 60x120 pixels is possible Built In Microphone With the built in microphone you can record up to 4 seconds of sound per still image Picture Effects Black amp White Sepia White Board or Black Board can be selected Biving you greater control over image style With Whi
169. us subjects Another important thing is to select the appropriate record mode before you start shooting Remember that depending on what you are going to do with your shots later you may find that the image looks grainy in large prints the file size is too big for e mail etc To avoid this kind of problem always check the record mode before shooting sa IXEL COUNT COMPRESSION 1280x980 1 8 v CANCEL 9 SELECT GO OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals Buijoous 810J8q mouy o sBulu ES If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera uses three AF frames to automatically detect the subject to focus on Because the camera uses contrast level to detect the subject it may not be able to correctly detect the desired subject if its contrast is lower than the surroundings or it is positioned higher in the composition In this case the easiest solution is to use focus lock How to focus on a difficult subject Focus lock perum PA S M V da 35 7 SCENE 1 Position the AF frame on the subject Shutter button you want to focus on AF frame Card access lamp Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals p If correct focus cannot be obtained 2 Press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights e The focus is locked The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder e If the AF confirmation ma
170. ust be formatted with the camera before they can be used All data stored on the card including protected images is erased when the card is formatted When formatting a used card confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card EE P AJ s M e AJ amp E amp JSCENE Sets the camera to any of C How to use the menus P 25 2 Press Q The CARD SETUP screen is displayed Step through the menus in the order of the arrows YOO OK button P 25 CARD SETUP The FORMAT screen is displayed 4 Press Jo to select YES Press OK FORMAT is performed FORMAT CANCELS MENU SELECTAE GOPOK This represents the arrow pad Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown amp Jeuieo Jno jo suopouny sbumes b 35 This sample page is only for your reference It may differ from the actual page in this manual Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera TIPS c Reference pages describing details or related information Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 3 Contents How to use this manual 0000 ren 2 How to read the inst
171. white SEPIA Records pictures in sepia rr P A S M V da 32 7 1 Menu gt MONOTONE gt OFF BLACK amp WHITE SEPIA C7 How to use the menus P 25 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 75 MEMO suoijouny bBuijoous snore Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals 1 5 Focusing functions When you turn a focus ring to focus on a subject it s called manual focus If you re a beginner it usually takes some time to get used to this style of focusing Fortunately your digital camera provides not only manual focus but also auto focus and various other focus modes all easily accessible through simple button operations These different modes will enhance your shooting flexibility For example if you want to capture a fast moving subject without blur choosing the right shutter speed is important But you can also use focusing to achieve the same effect when the focus mode is set to continuous AF mode the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement Downloaded From camera usermanual com Olympus Manuals AF frame selection IL LI i Normally the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point This function allows you to select only one AF frame Dri AUTO Focuses using the 3 AF frames Factory default setting e Focuses using the left AF f

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