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Olympus Camedia D-360L Operating Instructions

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3. OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 2026 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery WendenstraBe 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 Serial number Num ro de s rie Numero de serie Bioialcamera SSCS 1AG6P1P0700 VT0918
4. 2 Select Image Filter Sharpen on the menu bar Specify the degree of sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9 while comparing Original and New 4 When you are happy with the new image click on OK 105 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master cont This will sharpen the selected image COMPOSING IMAGES WITH TEMPLATES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master 106 1 Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double click on it This will display the selected image EEE Camera View Win 2 Select Image Template ieke d Superimpose on the menu Rotate gt Flip r bar Resize This will display the compose Insert Text H Change Color Depth d window Filter r Instant Fix Template Superimpose Result Preview el Eg OK Cancel Select a template and click on Apply This will display the preview image 4 When you are happy with the sample image click on OK The composed image will be displayed There are a lot of functions for editing images in addition to those mentioned here See the online help of CAMEDIA Master for information on other functions 107 108 CAMEDIA 6 MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last A Battery life is affected by many va
5. Set the flash mode to Fill In P 49 2 The subject is mostly dark Include white in the image or adjust the white balance P 61 3 The white balance setting is wrong Adjust the white balance P 61 The picture has obscured edge s C The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens P 35 2 The shooting distance was too close Use the LCD monitor P 42 115 SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment Printer P 330N P 330 PC card adapter Personal computer pet Modem Camera Personal computer Camera 116 ERROR CODES coment ee p There is no card in the camera Insert a SmartMedia card NO CARD No more photographs can be taken Replace the V SmartMedia erase unwanted pictures or transfer CARD FULL the data toa personal computer and free up space in the SmartMedia p A write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or the card is for Display mode only The camera WRITE PROTECT cannot enter Record Erase or Card format mode The camera cannot enter Record Display or M Erase mode If cleaning the connector does not CARD ERROR help or if Card format mode cannot be entered this card cannot be used and may be damaged 117 OPTIONAL ITEMS e Photo Printers For Olympus Digital
6. 2 WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR TERMINALS UPSIDE DOWN DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT THEM TO THE CAMERA USING SOLDER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY THAN INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL IT MAY DESTROY THE TERMINALS OR CAUSE BATTERY FLUID TO LEAK DO NOT CONNECT THE TERMINALS WITH METAL OR CARRY STORE BATTERIES WITH METALLIC NECKLACES OR HAIRPINS DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO A POWER OUTLET OR CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN A VEHICLE DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR HEAT THEM IF BATTERY FLUID GETS IN YOUR EYES DO NOT RUB THEM WASH THE FLUID OUT WITH CLEAN WATER AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY A WARNING DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER DO NOT USE BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS CAMERA DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO FIRE EXPOSE THEM TO HEAT OR SHORT CIRCUIT OR DISASSEMBLE THEM DO NOT USE OLD AND NEW OR CHARGED AND UNCHARGED BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES KINDS BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER DO NOT CHARGE UNCHARGEABLE ALKALINE OR LITHIUM BATTERIES DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR TERMINALS UPSIDE DOWN DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF THEIR BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET OR IF THE SHEET IS TORN AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK FIRE OR INJURY IF NIMH BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME STOP CH
7. selection For selecting the recording mode p 59 White balance For presetting the white balance p 61 For setting the sensitivity p 62 For using the Sequence mode p 63 Card function For taking panorama pictures or using optional special function cards p 65 Beep sound For setting on off p 67 File number 4 Setting reset For selecting the file numbering system p 68 For keeping changed settings even after the power is turned off p 70 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 0 5 steps Adjust when the subject is mostly bright Adjust when the subject is mostly dark ay Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown 2 Make an adjustment using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear e appears on the control panel NEXT gt SET OK Note mmm 5 a e The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out p 70 e Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark In such a case display the recorded picture on t
8. the frame No or date is not displayed e The frame No is always displayed in the Index Display mode even if File No is selected 81 CARD SETUP ALL FRAME ERASE A Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown EY select P using the buttons and press the OK button e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear 4 Press the OK button again with YES selected to perform All Frame erase e When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor NEXT __SET OK e Protected frames will remain in the card and the last frame will be displayed p 75 e All Frame erase is also available in the Index Display YES mode p 74 NO END SET OK 82 A Caution e Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card e When a write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode 83 CARD SETUP cont CARD FORMAT NEXT SET SOK H YES wm NO END SET OK 84 HE Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the L
9. 9999 is reached the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full yet and no more pictures can be taken e The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted 69 SETTING RESET You can save your settings even after the power is turned off m Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown 2 Select RESET or HOLD using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting e f the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will LCD monitor appear With RESET selected the settings of the following items will be RESET canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off HOLD Flash modes p 49 NEXT gt SET OK Exposure compensation p 57 Spot metering mode p 58 White balance p 61 ISO p 62 Setting reset p 70 Note z e Even when HOLD is selected the settings for Exposure compensation p 57 Spot metering mode p 58 White balance p 61 and ISO p 62 will be canceled and returned to the default when the batteries are taken out 70 CAMEDIA 3 DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor WW Press the LCD monitor ON OFF button with the lens barrier closed t
10. Cameras e AC Adapter e Camera Case e Standard SmartMedia Card 8 16 32 64MB e Special Function SmartMedia Cards Template Card 4MB Calendar Card 4MB Title Card 4MB e FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter e PC Card Adapter e NiMH Batteries e NiMH Battery Charger NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT e The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the LCD monitor have a limited service life If they begin to darken or flicker contact your nearest service center e In cold conditions the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly To avoid this keep the camera warm when using in cold temperatures Backlight performance will return to normal under normal temperature conditions e When the color LCD monitor shows different pictures some pixels may not change color and remain on or off This phenomenon may be due to a lag in some circuits but is considered to be within the normal operating tolerances of the LCD monitor In addition the brightness of the color LCD monitor may vary between pictures COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA e Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed with other Olympus digital cameras e Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed with this camera 119 Product type Recording System Memory No of storable frames Erase Image pickup element Recording image White balance Lens Photometric system Ex
11. Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous and or cause damage to the product Do not use these attachments Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or rain Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a tripod stand or bracket Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local po
12. Master You can process images changing tones composing and so on using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected You can try taking pictures again right after shooting but may often miss the right moment for a good picture This is where CAMEDIA Master Instant Fix comes in You can easily brighten images m Place the cursor on the desired image and double click on it This will display the selected image 103 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master cont EEJ oree view wn 2 Select Image Instant Fix on the menu bar This will brighten the selected Insert Text image Change Color Depth Eilter Template Superimpose CORRECTING BLURRY IMAGES Backlight sometimes makes the whole image blurry and an object which stands before the subject may be out of focus Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image However you should note that it doesn t wipe out image blur thoroughly 104 image Camera View Win Recent Filters Rotate Flip Resize Insert Text Brightness Instant Fix b Contrast Template Superimpose Color Balance Gamma Blur Distortion m Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double click on it This will display the selected image
13. SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way A Caution e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e The card is a precision instrument Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks e Do not touch the contact area of the card 28 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time LCD monitor NEXT SET SOK in Close the lens barrier press the LCD monitor ON OFF button then press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown A Select the date order using the buttons then press the OK button Press the buttons to adjust the first setting then press the OK button Repeat until the last setting is adjusted then press the OK button to save the setting If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear If the LCD monitor ON OFF button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the LCD monitor will be turned off 29 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME cont e For accurate setting press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds A Caution e The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour based on our tests In such a case adjust the date again
14. for flash Approx 8 sec at normal temperature with new batteries Flash working range 8 9 8 ft 0 2 m 3 0 m Flash modes Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Red Eye Reducing Flash io Off no flash Fill ln Flash forced activation Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash Red Eye Reducing Flash Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash Autofocus TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Focusing range 4 0 1 m Selftimer Electronic Selftimer with 12 sec delay Outer connector AC adapter connector Computer connector RS 232C Video output connector Date and time Recorded with picture data simultaneously Automatic calendar system Up to 2030 Card function DPOF Digital Print Order Format compliant print reserve Panorama assembly Operating environment Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C operation 4 140 F 20 60 C storage Humidity 30 90 operation 10 90 storage 121 SPECIFICATIONS cont Power supply This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries AA lithium batteries AA alkaline batteries or AA NiCd batteries Do not use manganese batteries Exclusive AC adapter optional Dimensions 5 W x 2 6 H x 1 9 D 128 x 65 x 47 mm Weight 8 3 oz 235 g without batteries card SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 122 123 OLYMPUS
15. lens barrier is open quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice e The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken p 72 2 To return to the Record mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or press the Shutter release button halfway FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks follow the procedure below to obtain focus This is called focus lock m Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Viewfinder Autofocus mark 2 Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release gt Z button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Note e f the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 48 45 AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp blinks when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway When this happens try the procedure below Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 Subjects with no vertical lines DDDDBODDRODI OB OR OCH ooo ees es Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertic
16. release button while looking into the viewfinder not while standing in front of the camera P 55 6 The flash mode was set to Red Eye Reducing flash Off Slow Shutter Synchronization flash or Red Eye Reducing flash Slow Shutter Synchronization flash in a situation where the use of the flash is necessary It takes time before the shutter is released in these flash modes Hold the camera securely or use a tripod P 49 114 The picture is too dark C The flash was blocked by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers away from the flash P 35 2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash Shoot within the flash working range P 49 3 The flash mode was set to the Off mode Check the flash mode before shooting P 49 The subject was too small and was backlit Set the flash to Fill ln mode P 49 Or use the Spot metering mode P 58 The picture was taken with the Sequence mode Pictures will appear dark in the Sequence mode because of the fast shutter speed especially in dark places P 63 The picture is too bright C The flash was set to the Fill In Flash mode Set the flash mode to one other than Fill In Flash P 49 2 The subject was very bright Either adjust the exposure or point the camera away from overly bright subjects P 57 The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural C The lighting fixture s affected the picture
17. shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the camera and receiver e Connect the equipme
18. the lens barrier and press the Print button to display the screen shown 2 Select DATE or TIME using the buttons Press the OK button to save the setting e f the Print button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear e f the LCD monitor ON OFF button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the LCD monitor will be turned off e Set the date beforehand e Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed e When using the P 330N P 330 printer Date Print must be set on the printer It may take a while to store data in the card 90 PRINT RESERVE CARD You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system p 88 m Close the lens barrier and press the Print button twice to display the screen shown 2 Select Ch 1 frame or all frame using the buttons e Select amp RESET to cancel all of the selections e f the Print button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and display amp on the LCD monitor With amp 1 frame select another picture using the buttons until all the selection is made e Pressing the OK button when amp RESET th is displayed on the LCD monitor will cancel the selection e If the LCD monitor ON OFF button is pressed while th
19. warm This is normal A Warning a Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock e Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters e Use an AC 120V power source e NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands e If the cord of the AC adapter is hot smells like smoke or is emitting smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet e When disconnecting hold the body not the cord of the AC adapter Never pull bend twist or modify the cord e If there is any damage on the cord or if there is a contact failure stop using it and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Keep the AC adapter disconnected when the camera is not in use 27 INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown 1 Make sure that the camera power is off 7 2 Open the Card compartment cover is Insert the SmartMedia card Insert SmartMedia correctly as shown 4 Close the cover tightly Note e Use 3V 3 3V cards only 5V cards cannot be used e Olympus brand cards are recommended already formatted Non Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera e When using a special function
20. ARGING DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK CHANGE OF COLOR SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND STORE AND USE BATTERIES OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH IF A CHILD SWALLOWS BATTERIES CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF BATTERY FLUID GETS ON SKIN OR CLOTHES SOAK IT WITH CLEAN WATER AS IT MAY BURN THE SKIN DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA OR INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN IT A CAUTION 1 DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES 2 DO NOT USE OLD AND NEW OR CHARGED AND UNCHARGED BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES KINDS BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER 3 WHEN CHARGING NiMH BATTERIES CHARGE ALL FOUR BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME 4 CHARGE NiMH BATTERIES BEFORE USING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER NOT USING THEM FOR A LONG TIME 5 KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A LONG TIME AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK OR HEAT GENERATION 6 DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK CHANGE OF COLOR SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND AND TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER DO NOT USE OR STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN HOT TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A HOT VEHICLE OR IN FRONT OF A HEATER 8 DO NOT UNLOAD BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE CAMERA FOR A LONG TIME AS THEY GET HOT N HANDLING A WARNING 1 NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE ESPECIALLY INFANTS AT CLOSE RANGE THE CAMERA S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE DO N
21. CD monitor 2 Press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown Select using the buttons and press the OK button e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear 4 Press the OK button again with YES selected to perform Card format e When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card e Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards e It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 85 LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor D Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown Select the brightness using the buttons e Press the button to lighten the display and the button to darken it 4 Press the OK button to save the setting e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled an
22. NIZATION FLASH 4 SLOW o The flash will fire automatically during the first half of a slow shutter speed s release duration It is especially great for taking photographs of night views Control panel Note e Since the shutter speed is slow the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures Moving subjects will appear blurry when photographed RED EYE REDUCING FLASH SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH 4 SLOW The flash will fire automatically during the first half of a slow shutter speed s release duration It is especially great for taking photographs of people at night Control panel Note e Since the shutter speed is slow the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures Moving subjects will appear blurry when photographed 52 MACRO MODE You can get as close as 4 to your subject An approx 3 x 4 7 subject can be photographed fully within the frame A Open the lens barrier 2 Press the Macro Digital Tele button to turn on the LCD monitor in the Macro mode e amp appears on the control panel Take a picture Shooting Range Approx 4 20 Control panel Note Eee e When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor Do not use the flash when the subject is closer than 8 e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e The Macro mode w
23. Note TEES e We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures e The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted e The clock will continue to operate correctly after the year 2000 30 LEARNING THE BASICS TURNING ON THE POWER m To turn on the camera in the Record mode p 39 70 slide open the lens barrier on the camera e The remaining battery power number of storable pictures and selected recording mode will be displayed on the control panel 2 To turn on the camera in the Display mode p 71 86 press the LCD monitor ON OFF button with the lens barrier closed Note e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e f you do not operate the camera for three minutes the camera will be set to the stand by mode After four hours in the stand by mode the power turns off automatically Time varies depending on the type of batteries used 31 LEARNING THE BASICS cont CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode the camera checks the SmartMedia card Control panel Card error When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera the card is protected The Card error indicator on the Viewfinder Green control panel and the Green lamp o lamp blink A Control panel yt Wh
24. OLYMPUS CAMEDIA INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CAMERA D 360L ON THE LCD MONITOR USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER MISCELLANEOUS m Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use m We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera Before you start to use your new camera please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit Be sure to retain this manual for future reference CAUTION DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons gt The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE Read
25. OT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET 2 DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES 3 DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS 10 4 DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN e THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING e THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS IF THIS HAPPENS CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY e THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES e THE CHILD MAY BE INJURED BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION DO NOT USE NON RECOMMENDED BATTERIES DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HEAT DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD BATTERIES TOGETHER DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS BATTERIES DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE ANY BATTERY WHOSE BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE O
26. R ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY YOU MAY GET BURNED IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 11 A CAUTION 1 IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL NOISE OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES DO IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS AND DO NOT TOUCH BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY 2 NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA IT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY 3 DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK 4 DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A FIRE CARE AND STORAGE A HANDLING m Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight e g a beach in summer excessive heat humidity extreme variations of temperature and humidity sand or dust excessive moisture or vibrations e g in a car m Do not use or store the camera near a heater cooler or humidifier or near a fire magnetic fields or volatile materials m Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks m Do not lea
27. a mode Note me e The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used e The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode e Because the focus the exposure and the white balance are determined by the first picture do not shoot overly bright dark subjects such as the sun in the first frame e Use of the SQ mode is recommended to save memory e Panorama images must be assembled on a computer Follow directions carefully for the supplied panorama application to successfully assemble panorama images e When a picture is taken in the TIFF non compression recording mode it will be recorded in the SHQ JPEG mode 66 BEEP SOUND You can turn the operating beep sound on or off m Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown 2 Select ON or OFF using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being LCD monitor entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear OFF ON NEXT _SET gt OK e The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted 67 FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering system It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer About the File No and Folder No The file number and folder number used for each image are expre
28. acintosh cable Note i E m i e In order to prevent battery consumption the use of the optional AC adapter is recommended 98 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER A Install CAMEDIA Master provided 2 Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF before connecting Connect the RS 232C PC serial cable to the computer s serial 4 Open the Connector cover on the camera and connect the cable to the camera s Computer connector 6 Turn on the personal computer 6 Open the lens barrier on the camera to turn it on Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer Note i e Do not connect when the power of the camera is on as it may cause a camera malfunction e Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended for computer downloads e Camera functions will be disabled while the camera is connected to a computer e The computer cannot communicate with the camera when the lens barrier is closed 99 TRANSFERRING DATA FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card PCMCIA slot or an external PC card reader writer using the optional PC Card Adapter FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a 3 5 FDD using the optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter Note e Check for compatib
29. acklit position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash RED EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Control panel wa a e The camera emits pre flashes before the regular flash e It takes about a second before the Shutter is released e Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the pre flashes from right in front of the camera or due to medication alcohol intake or individual characteristics 50 OFF FLASH OVERRIDE E In the Off mode the flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight night scenes Control panel e Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the Off mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement FILL IN FLASH FORCED ACTIVATION In the Fill in Flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light For example this mode can be used to brighten up the subjects shaded face Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights eg fluorescent light Control panel 1 w e Use this mode within the flash working range p 49 e t may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light 51 USING THE FLASH cont SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRO
30. ally then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture p 45 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 Fast moving subjects at close distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 WORKING RANGE 48 Close up Correction The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at oo However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject At 8 0 2 m the shaded area is the actual available image area In this case the subject should be positioned below the close up correction marks Viewfinder Picture frame Close up correction Image area of picture at close distance Take pictures at a distance between 4 co 0 1 m e Subjects closer than 4 0 1 m may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures turns on automatically in the Macro mode e Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used Working ra
31. andard RS 232C interface D SUB 9 pin connector Monitor with 256 colors 640 x 480 screen resolution e Apple Macintosh PowerPC 601 or later Mac OS 7 6 1 8 6 CD ROM drive 24MB RAM 45MB available HD space Mac standard serial port Monitor with 256 colors 640 x 480 screen resolution The iMac cannot be used 96 INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions including download display storage and panorama your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master For installation and operation please refer to the software s online documentation 97 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer s platform e IBM PC AT compatible Connect the provided RS 232C PC serial cable to the D SUB 9 pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer D SUB 9 pin serial port Computer connector RS 232C PC serial cable e Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the optional conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer and then connect the RS 232C PC serial cable Turn off AppleTalk if connected to the printer port The optional Macintosh conversion connector allows you to connect your camera to a Macintosh computer It cannot be used to connect a Macintosh to a printer Macintosh Computer connector mp Conversion connector RS 232C PC serial for M
32. barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown 2 Select SEQUENCE using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting e If the Menu button is pressed LCD monitor while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear SINGLE _ e appears on the control panel Cj SEQUENCE NEXT SET OK Take a picture Control panel 63 SEQUENCE MODE cont Note e The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode e This mode can only be used in the SQ mode automatically set e Since the shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1 30 second max to prevent camera movement the resulting picture may be darker than expected e The Sequence mode will be canceled when the power is turned off e It will take approx 10 seconds to record the pictures taken 64 PANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures WW Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown 2 Select the connecting direction right left up down using the buttons Take pictures by overlapping LCD monitor the edges of the images e A maximum of 10 images can be connected Shutter release Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture when shooting to the right 65 PANORAMA MODE cont 4 Press the Menu button again to cancel the Panoram
33. cintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other brand names and product names are registered Legal and other notices e All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice e Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors some may still occur If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions please contact us eNo part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing the picture data e Olympus reserves all rights to this manual FOR SAFE USE A Danger Ignoring this Danger mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death A Warning Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death A Caution Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury BATTERY HANDLING IGNORING THE WARNINGS BELOW MAY LEAD TO FLUID LEAK BATTERY HEAT GENERATION FIRE EXPLOSION ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING A DANGER l
34. d the next setting menu will appear e The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted 86 CAMEDIA 4 PRINTING PICTURES PRINTING PICTURES There are two types of printing available with this camera One is Card Print which stores data conforming to the Design rule for Camera File system standard in the card for making prints using a printer or lab that supports this system p 89 91 The other is Direct Print which is for use with the Olympus P 330N or P 330 printer p 93 When using the P 330N P 330 printer simply insert a card that contains images into the printer and direct print them No cables are necessary The procedure for making prints must be performed on the printer See the printer instructions for details Note Sa a a a a a al e This camera cannot be connected to the Olympus P 300 printer 88 CARD PRINT CARD PRINT MENU You can select the following modes with each press of the Print button in the Display mode lens barrier closed m Regular display For a regular display Date print For storing data for Date Print card p 90 5 For storing data for pictures to be printed p 91 89 CARD PRINT cont DATE PRINT CARD You can store data for printing the date with pictures p 88 fH E LCD monitor OFF DATE TIME NEXT Sch SET SOK Note m 1 Close
35. der a 1 8 4 5 cm LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images can be enlarged 3 times P 42 HM With the Digital Tele mode the subject can be photographed cropped to appear twice as large P 54 WE Direct printing available via an optional Olympus printer P 330N P 330 allowing you to print out images whenever you need them in any quantity P 93 Also you can make prints at a lab P 89 Available only in the Standard Quality mode 17 18 CAMEDIA l PREPARATION CHECKING THE CONTENTS Instructions Warranty card Registration card SmartMedia SSFDC 8MB Static free case Instructions AA alkaline batteries 4 pieces Mi S Write protect adhesive seals 4 pieces Software CD containing software oO Index labels 2 pieces ZX SmartMedia SmartMedia OLYMPUS Made in Japan DIpawiinuis gt 20 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Erase mode Control panel P 23 button P 76 Selftimer Protect mode button Flash mode button P 55 75 Print button P 49 89 Macro Digital Tele button Shutter release P 53 54 OK button P 36 Index Display button P 74 Menu button P 56 78 SZP EP Flash P 49 i Lens barrier P 31 Lens Selftimer signal P 55 Card compartment cover P 28 Connector cover ES Computer c
36. e setting is being entered it will be canceled and the LCD monitor will be turned off 91 CARD PRINT cont PRINT RESERVE CARD cont Note e The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed e amp RESET erases all of the selections e Functions may not work fully depending on the printer or the lab used e It may take a while to store data in the card 92 PRINTING WITH THE P 330N P 330 Direct print is possible by inserting a recorded SmartMedia into the P 330N P 330 printer Main features Single print Multi print 4 9 16 cut Random print Print reserve Select with camera Close Up print 1 5X 2X Date print Mirror print Function card compatible Template card Read the P 330N P 330 instructions for details SmartMedia Note m E e You can reserve pictures to be printed on the camera p 91 e The P 330N P 330 printer cannot be connected to the Computer connector of the camera e When the P 330N P 330 is connected to the Video output connector of the camera the printers performance will be limited 93 94 CAMEDIA gt USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards e IBM PC AT compatible Windows 98 95 NT 4 0 Pentium or later CD ROM drive 16MB RAM 45MB available HD space St
37. en the card needs to be i formatted The Card error indicator on the control panel lights and the camera enters the Card format mode p 84 32 CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel J P lights and turns off automatically Batteries are OK You can shoot k blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately Note e When taking pictures on a special occasion on a trip or in cold temperatures keep spare batteries handy e When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the power If this happens the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly Replace the batteries and take the picture again 33 LEARNING THE BASICS cont CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE EE Pictures When the power is turned on in the Record mode the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel Number or storable pictures e The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0 p 117 e The number of storable pict
38. h as ambient lighting Use of the Red Eye Reducing Pre Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon P 50 Q Sa Can use a filter or hood A Olympus does not provide one Q SS Can use an extension flash A A slave unit may not function with this camera 111 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work C The power is OFF Open the lens barrier to turn on the power P 31 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly Reload the batteries correctly P 25 3 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P 25 The batteries are temporarily unable to function Keep the batteries warm while using the camera The camera is set to the stand by mode Close and open the lens barrier P 31 6 The camera is connected to a personal computer The camera does not work when connected to a computer P 99 No picture is taken when the Shutter release button is pressed Q The flash has not finished charging or the previous picture is being written into the card Remove your finger from the Shutter release button and wait until the Green lamp stops blinking P 40 49 2 There is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card See the Error code chart P 117 3 The card is full Replace the card delete unwanted pictures or transfer the data to a computer and delete all of the pictures P 28 76 82 97 4 The batter
39. h openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 16 17 18 19 Damage Requiring Service If using the optional AC adapter unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product b If the product has been exposed to rain or water c If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation d If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric
40. he LCD monitor to check its brightness e The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash 57 SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown A Select SPOT using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting 2 appears on the control panel e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will ESP appear SPOT LCD monitor Take a picture NEXT ee 20 1 Control panel Note e The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out p 70 58 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE There are 5 recording modes WW Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several A times to display the screen aE shown f H9 2 Select the recording mode using the buttons then 62 press the OK button to save the setting If the Menu button is pressed LCD monitor while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and QUALITY the next setting menu will appear To select SHQ TIFF or SQ HIGH press the button for a HQ SQ HIGH couple of seconds at SHQ or SQ i SQ res
41. ies ran out Replace the batteries with new ones P 25 The battery power is low Replace the batteries with new ones Do not open the Battery compartment cover when the Card access lamp is blinking P 25 6 A write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or there is no card in the camera Insert a new card in the camera P 28 Q The camera is in the Display mode Open the lens barrier P 31 112 The flash does not fire C The flash mode was set to the Off mode Check the flash mode before shooting P 49 The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode or Panorama mode P 63 65 2 The subject is lighted Set the flash to Fill ln mode P 49 The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor Q The camera is in the Record mode Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON OFF button P 72 2 There is no picture in the card NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor P 72 3 There is a problem with the card ie See the Error code chart P 117 4 The camera is connected to a TV The LCD monitor turns off when connected to a TV The LCD monitor is hard to read C The brightness may be incorrectly set Adjust the brightness P 86 2 It is under sunlight Block the sunlight 3 The LCD monitor is broken Have it repaired Protection One Frame erase All Frame erase or Card format cannot be performed A write protect adhe
42. ility This equipment may not function properly on all operating systems e Do not use a SmartMedia with Write protect adhesive seal on a computer as it will cause errors Refer to the instructions of the adapters 100 USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master i ET start CAMEDIA Master on the CAMEDIA Master computer 2 Click on My Camera Ez S E CAMEDIA Mast Ay Samples E Templates f A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed 101 USING CAMEDIA Master cont 4 Place the cursor on the desired image and double click on it This will magnify and display the selected image TRANSFERRING DATA USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer 1 Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer 2 Select Camera Download All Images on the menu bar Download All Images The computer will start Gonnlyad Zatested lng transferring images from the Upload Salecied Imazzs camera to the computer Protect Camera Settings Note m e You can view images using software such as graphics applications that support JPEG like Paint Shop Pro Photoshop Internet browsers like Netscape Communicator Microsoft Internet Explorer and CAMEDIA Master supplied with the camera 102 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA
43. ill be canceled when the power is turned off 53 DIGITAL TELE MODE The subject can be photographed cropped to appear twice as large WW Open the lens barrier 2 Press the Macro Digital Tele button twice to turn on the LCD monitor in the Digital Tele mode e Press the button for 2X magnification e Press the button to return to 1X Take a picture Note E e This mode can only be used in the SQ mode automatically set e The Digital Tele mode will be canceled when the LCD monitor is turned off 54 SELFTIMER Use a tripod to hold the camera securely WW Open the lens barrier 2 Press the Selftimer button e X appears on the control panel Aim at your subject and press the Shutter release button e The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the Shutter release button is pressed The Selftimer signal lights for 10 sec and blinks for 2 sec Note EE e The Selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released e To cancel the Selftimer after it has been activated press the Selftimer button again 55 RECORD MENU You can select the following modes with each press of the Menu button in the Record mode lens barrier open 56 gt Standard mode Exposure compensation 4 Spot metering mode Use For taking standard pictures For setting 2 compensation p 57 For obtaining the right exposure p 58 Recording mode
44. l the stored pictures automatically HE Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor FA Press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown Select the speed using the buttons 4 Press the OK button to start the Slide Show e When SLOW is selected it will take approx 15 sec to move to the next frame When FAST is selected it will take approx 2 sec to move to the next O FAST frame an ca Slide Show is also available in the Index Display mode p 74 If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear Note e The Slide Show does not stop until you cancel the operation Press the Menu button to stop it When the AC adapter is not connected the power turns off automatically after about 30 minutes 80 FILE NUMBER DISPLAY You can select either the file number or the frame number to be displayed FRAME No FILE No 1 Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown Select FRAME No or FILE No using the buttons 4 Press the OK button to save the setting e The camera returns to the frame number display when the power is turned off Note z e When File No is selected
45. lly in low temperatures NiMH batteries are recommended Do not use manganese batteries they may overheat and destroy the camera 1 Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Set the battery compartment open close lever to V to open the cover Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly e Do not press the edge of the battery compartment cover 25 LOADING THE BATTERIES cont Note e Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries e Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment e If the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour all the settings will reset to the default e Read BATTERY HANDLING on page 8 13 A These batteries cannot be used Oc Batteries whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet at all Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is raised but not covered by the insulating sheet O Batteries whose terminal is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet 26 USING THE AC ADAPTER Optional An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet AC wall outlet AC adapter Note connector 0 0 e Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used e When in use for long periods the AC adapter S AC adapter may get
46. n ennnen nee 97 Connecting to a personal COMPUTEY ceeeeeeeteeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 98 Using a personal COMPUTEL eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeees 99 Transferring data from SmartMedia sssssseseeeeeeseeeees 100 PC Card Adapter ainiayabtascauwenasneseciteaieaianierasusdanixanaadnadmnanmiant 100 FlashPath Floppydisk Adaptel cceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 100 Using CAMEDIA Master 0c0eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 101 Processing images using CAMEDIA Master eee 103 6 MISCELLANEOUS ccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssee 109 QUESTIONS ANd ANSWETS cceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeesesesneeeeeeesees 110 Troubleshooting sasssa S 112 System cha es S 116 ENOC COTO sin R E 117 Opional teM S eiseres n EnA AAE AARAA 118 Notes on display and backlight cccscceseseeeeenereeeeeeees 118 Compatibility of the picture data cee eeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeees 119 Specifications wx execksesenciacintsonerkvasinlociguatanadiniwerunntiventinetencteecnneis 120 MAIN FEATURES WE The 1 310 000 pixel CCD delivers the highest picture quality in its class E Olympus high recording mode lens equals those found on single lens reflex cameras E A removable SmartMedia SSFDC memory card with Panorama function is provided W With the provided Video output connector pictures can be viewed on a TV P 77 W In addition to an optical viewfin
47. ndex Display button to cancel the Index Display mode The currently selected picture is displayed in one frame Note mex I z e After the frame in the upper left corner is reached the preceding group of frames will be displayed When the button is pressed the succeeding group of frames will be displayed after the frame in the lower right corner e t may take a few seconds before the picture is displayed 74 PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep WW Close the lens barrier press the LCD monitor ON OFF button and display the picture you want to protect 2 Press the Protect button e Om appears on the LCD monitor To cancel protection press the Protect button again while the picture is displayed Protect e Protection setting canceling are also available in the Index Display mode p 74 LCD monitor e The protected picture will not be deleted with All Frame erase but will be deleted with Card format e Protection is not available when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted 75 ONE FRAME ERASE You can delete pictures you do not need a Close the lens barrier press the LCD monitor ON OFF button and display the picture you want to erase 2 Press the Erase button to display the screen shown EY select YES using the buttons then
48. nge Macro mode p 53 4 20 0 1 m 0 5 m Standard mode 20 c0 0 5 m o gt USING THE FLASH Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions Control panel Flash mode button You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button Auto Flash p 50 Automatically fires in low light j and backlight conditions Red Eye Reducing Flash Ss 50 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red Fill In Flash p Fires regardless of available light Slow Shutter oT eae For taking photographs Flash p 52 4 SLOW of night views Red Eye T Flash For taking photographs of Slow Shutter Synchronization people at night Flash p 52 4 SLOW Flash working range Approx 8 9 8 ft Note e The flash is being charged while the Green lamp is blinking Wait until the Green lamp goes off to take the picture e When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor e The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode or in the Panorama mode p 63 65 e The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset p 70 USING THE FLASH cont AUTO FLASH In the Auto Flash mode the flash will fire automatically in low light and mm backlight conditions Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture that is b
49. nt to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Only the included RS 232C serial cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer PC Declaration of Conformity Model Number D 360L Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible party Olympus America Inc Address 2 Corporate Center Drive Melville New York 11747 3157 U S A Telephone number 516 844 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations WARNING e Keep the batteries away from children e If a battery is swallowed see a doctor immediately e Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws e The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled e Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or dispose of in a fire e Before use wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good contact e Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery and never short circuit the and sides of the battery Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Ma
50. o set the camera to the Display mode e The LCD monitor turns on automatically 2 The camera will check the card e If there is a problem J blinks on the control panel e If Card format is necessary the camera automatically enters the Card format mode p 84 Recording mode Battery check Protect The last picture taken Frame number Recording mode and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor The Date Print and Protect indicator will also appear if Date they are set e When there are no pictures Time stored in the card NO PICTURE will appear Frame number e If the battery power is low the Battery check indicator will blink 72 EJ with each press of the button you can view the succeeding picture With each press of the button you can view the preceding picture ie Note e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e When turned on the LCD monitor flashes and pictures appear in about 0 5 2 seconds This is not a malfunction 73 INDEX DISPLAY MODE This function works when the lens barrier is closed HE Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Index Display button on top to select the Index display Up to nine frames are displayed including the currently selected picture Press the button to select preceding frames e Press the button to select succeeding frames 4 Press the I
51. onnector RS 232C P 98 AC adapter connector P 27 Video output ara connector P 77 O be Strap hole P 24 21 NAMES OF PARTS cont LCD monitor P 42 Green lamp P 40 Viewfinder P 40 LCD monitor ON OFF button P 31 Battery compartment open close Threaded mount bottom lever bottom P 25 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Close up correction marks P 48 Green lamp P 40 Autofocus mark P 40 Backlighting correction mark P 50 22 CONTROL PANEL Flash mode P 49 Sequential shooting Recording P 63 mode P 59 Spot metering Writing mode P 58 ISO P 62 Selftimer P 55 Macro mode P 53 Number of Exposure compensation P 57 storable pictures Card error P 117 P 34 White balance P 61 Battery check P 33 LCD MONITOR Protect Battery check Recording mode Frame number 23 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera A Caution e Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off Olympus is not responsible for any damage 24 LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especia
52. pectively The selected recording mode appears on the control panel Control panel With SHQ TIFF or SQ HIGH SHQ or SQ blinks 59 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE cont 640 x 480 Standard 1280 x 960 Minimal JPEG No TIFF larger file size Note Z 5 gt _ _ ___ EE_L_ RS ee e The number of storable pictures varies according to the recording mode TIFF requires more room in the card than other modes p 34 e While HQ and SHQ images have the same number of pixels SHQ uses lower compression allowing for better image quality when enlarged It may take a little longer to record or display images in the SHQ mode e The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted 60 WHITE BALANCE You can match the white balance to the light source by selecting Auto lt Daylight Overcast Tungsten light or Fluorescent light a Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown 2 Select the white balance using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear e WB appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected NEXTS SETSOK Control panel Note e Select AUTO in normal situations e The Preset white balance may not
53. posure control Aperture Shutter Working range 120 SPECIFICATIONS Digital camera for shooting and displaying Digital recording JPEG TIFF with Design rule for Camera File system support 3V 3 3V SmartMedia 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Approx 2 shots TIFF 8MB Approx 18 shots SHQ 8MB Approx 36 shots HQ 8MB Approx 32 shots SQ HIGH 8MB Approx 122 shots SQ NORMAL 8MB One frame erase All frames erase 1 2 7 inch CCD solid state image pickup 1 310 000 pixels gross 1280 x 960 pixels HQ SHQ TIFF modes 640 x 480 pixels SQ mode Full auto TTL Preset daylight overcast tungsten light fluorescent light Olympus lens 5 5 mm F2 8 5 elements in 4 groups equivalent to 36 mm lens on 35 mm camera aspherical glass TTL Center weighted average metering system Spot metering system Program auto exposure F2 8 F5 6 F11 1 2 1 500 sec used with mechanical shutter Manual setting not available 4 20 0 1 m 0 5 m Macro mode 20 0 5 m Standard mode Viewfinder Optical real image viewfinder Close up correction marks Autofocus mark Backlighting correction mark LCD monitor LCD monitor 1 8 4 5 cm TFT color LCD display No of pixels Approx 61 000 pixels On screen display Date Time Frame number Protect Recording mode One All erase Battery check File No display Battery charging time
54. press the OK button One Frame erase is also LCD monitor available in the Index Display mode p 74 e See page 82 for All Frame erase e It may take a while to perform One Frame erase when Card Print has been set for the card GS END 4 SET OK A Caution e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card e When the picture is protected or the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode Either cancel the protection or remove the seal in order to erase pictures Do not use the seal again 76 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed ona TV Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting al Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output connector of the camera and the input connector of the TV Video output connector 2 Turn on the TV LCD monitor ON OFF button Turn on the camera by pressing the LCD monitor ON OFF button 4 Select a picture using the buttons buttons Note m e The LCD monitor turns off automatically when connected to a TV e Refer to your TV VCR instruction manual for information about displaying video images e The picture may appear to be off center on the TV screen because of the TV adjustment e Your TV may produce a black frame aro
55. riables such as the amount of LCD monitor use the frequency of flash use as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries quickly Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save power Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended Q a ees How can correct the clock in the camera that will be used to record the date on the image data A Date adjustment is not made when the camera is shipped You can adjust the date either from the camera or from the computer p 29 The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour based on our tests In such a case adjust the date again Q IE E How should I store the camera A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust moisture and salt Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it After using it at the beach wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out Do not store in an area where mothballs are used Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period 110 Why do the subjects eyes sometimes appear red in pictures A This red eye phenomenon occurs with all cameras when a flash is used It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye Red eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions suc
56. s aE 17 1 PREPARATION ccccsssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssseesee 19 CHECKING the contents 5 aniacnnesi ssininsianereiavdaasadasaraanadesauzaddussannanrdt 20 INT SO AIG iissa na aaa 21 Attaching the SUS hsacisaceanicelas epiiinbaleconsextectrtacetanstatias Gieeienebetoses 24 Loading the batteries rises cssencines scmnitiweis siectesad suaicasn arid veicteisabedasites 25 Using the AC adapter optional 0seseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Inserting SmartMedia caranssacacrdecwiapunatmiacsasarsuesvenndaaneabseanaanuiniaatis 28 Adjusting the date and time cccccccccccssssecesensneseenenenenenenes 29 Learning the basics ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeees 31 Turning on the DOW SF ccericcaccsmncsascencicunnonenchraneineneanceisranateastasns 31 Checking th CONG wesiiicnciatcondotevestascsnsescevanluvesinstclantuhivdntewisdias 32 Checking the batteries seseseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 33 Checking the number of storable pictures cceeee 34 Holding SiG At Meck 5s tnaesnsissenrcemenisan sapanesedennsasnaeaoncasnusledueeenees 35 Proper shutter release ccccceccceeseeeeseeeeeeeeeceeeeeaeaeneeeeeees 36 Turning off the DOW SF acs ccctcascsccunstencccnctssseanivannsacntentparsativenyet 37 2 TAKING PICTURES 0 ssscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeeee 39 TAKING ICI SS oair e R naceossennes 40 Taking pictures using the optical viewfinde
57. sive seal is placed on the card Remove the seal from the card Do not use the seal again 113 TROUBLESHOOTING cont When the camera is connected to a computer an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer The cable is not plugged in correctly Connect the cable correctly P 98 2 The power is OFF Open the lens barrier P 31 3 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P 25 or use the optional AC adapter P 27 The serial port is not selected correctly Use the operating system software to make sure the serial port is selected correctly There is no available serial port Make one available by following the computer s instructions PROBLEMS WITH IMAGES The picture is out of focus Q The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button P 35 36 2 The viewfinder s autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject Position the autofocus frame on the subject or use the focus lock P 40 45 3 The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth H The mode was not selected correctly Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 4 20 For further distances shoot with the Standard mode P 48 53 The Shutter release button was pressed right in front of the camera in the Selftimer mode Press the Shutter
58. ssed as shown Folder No File No e DCIM OLYMP Pmdd jpg 100 999 Month 1 C 0001 9999 Day 01 31 Month Jan Sep 1 9 Oct A Nov B Dec C The File No and Folder No in Each Mode e NAME RESET When NAME RESET is selected the file number and folder number will be reset every time a card is inserted in the camera Folder No 102 Folder No 100 Card change gt e AUTO FILE When AUTO FILE is selected the same folder number and a continuing number from the last file number of the last card will be used so that the same file number will not be used for pictures taken together and saved in multiple cards Folder No 101 Folder No 101 File No Card change File No 0005 starts from 0006 68 Note e For convenience the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections DCIM OLYMP Pmdd jpg Folder No A Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown 2 Select the file numbering system using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting e If the Menu button is pressed while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will NAME RESET NEXT gt _SET OK Note e When a card with a file number larger than the last file number is used the file numbers will continue from the larger number e When the maximum file number
59. t you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 41 TAKING PICTURES cont TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR m Open the lens barrier Press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor e Press the button again to turn off the monitor 2 Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCD monitor e Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder p 40 42 Note e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only e t is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption e It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used e When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode e A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the LCD monitor but this is not a malfunction e When a picture is taken in a lighted area such as in sunlight vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 43 TAKING PICTURES cont QUICK VIEW 44 You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode and check the picture you have just taken 1 When the
60. ttery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip New batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad When using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger Read instructions carefully before handling NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet as it may cause a fire or injury Recommended Temperature when Using NiMH Batteries Operation 32 104 F Charge 32 104 F Storage 4 86 F Usage outside this temperature range may limit battery performance or shorten battery life Unload batteries from the camera when not in use Important e Note indicates information you should be aware of e Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations 13 CONTENTS Important Safety INStrUCTIONS ccceeeee cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaneees 2 ForS O ls aa sy rsecscteunanncrbaia nancy saaenened oitisonedadacusealedaenetetatndeaaiaeetion 8 Dery MANGUM as cinosaniescadenandncanoascceast pandas tecpoanlecantanes 8 FARON aia scrcicntereniecits a penta nae taucianeecadeataiine ocece 10 Care and cl 6 gc 0 care nen toner ena een RnenSD as em ent mrtae 12 Battery WAMU ctcisesuiscctnnptesGuatecianninee temertantecensncd ere tecguasenieennd 13 Mam TOG UIE S seser
61. tton to prevent blurry pictures 36 TURNING OFF THE POWER m In the Record mode slide the lens barrier closed e The displays on the control panel will go out 2 In the Display mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn it off Note e The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced 37 38 CAMEDIA 2 TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Autofocus mark 4 40 Z 4 4 Green lamp ean 1 Slide open the lens barrier 2 Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock p 45 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 48 4 Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture El When the Green lamp stops blinking after about 2 40 seconds the camera is ready to take the next picture e The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is blinking A Caution e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card Note e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with wha
62. und the picture which may look peculiar when printed to a video printer e The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended e Images shown on screen can be saved to a video tape 7 DISPLAY MENU You can select the following modes with each press of the Menu button in the Display mode lens barrier closed Use gt Regular display For a regular display For an enlarged display p 79 For a slide show display p 80 For displaying the file No p 81 Function card For using with optional mode Olympus special function SmartMedia cards For performing All Frame erase p 82 or Card format p 84 For adjusting the date and time p 29 LCD brightness For adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor p 86 78 CLOSE UP DISPLAY MODE 3X INSPECTION You can enlarge images by 3 times WW Close the lens barrier press the LCD monitor ON OFF button and display the picture you want to enlarge 2 Press the Menu button to select the Close up display mode Select the section to enlarge using the buttons LCD monitor QO A 7 4 Press the OK button to enlarge the selected section e You can change the section E a while an enlarged picture is gt displayed em Zz oe e If the Menu button is pressed NEXT gt SET OK while the setting is being oo entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will appear 79 SLIDE SHOW MODE You can run through al
63. ures varies depending on the selected recording mode See page 59 for selecting the recording mode Approx Number of Storable Pictures 640x480 1600x1200 samme EE EE MA E ERE DARE RNE NN mw o a a a Note Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject more fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed e The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken or increased when a picture is erased 34 HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at f your sides to prevent the camera from moving Proper Proper Note e Do not subject the lens to physical shocks e Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash 35 LEARNING THE BASICS cont PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Shutter release button Note Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 48 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture e The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released e The Green lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded e Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger e Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release bu
64. ve the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight This will damage the lens m Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of time This may cause battery leakage and can lead to problems including the growth of mold in the camera Before using press the Shutter release button to check operation m Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod Turn the tripod head instead m Do not touch any of the camera s internal parts Do not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot Do not touch the flash when it is hot m Do not improperly open or modify the camera as it may result in a shock or injury 12 A BATTERY HANDLING m This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries m Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especially in low temperatures NiMH batteries are recommended AA manganese batteries or a CR V3 lithium battery pack cannot be used m Use the batteries correctly Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage heat generation or other damage When replacing batteries be sure to load them correctly The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold temperatures Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using the camera in a cold environment Batteries that are weak in cold temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures Sweat oil etc can prevent a ba
65. wer company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 10 11 12 13 14 15 Grounding or Polarization This product when used with an optional AC adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product when used with an optional AC adapter during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product throug
66. work under special lighting e The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out p 70 e Confirm results in the Display mode 61 ISO You can select the sensitivity The higher the ISO the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown 2 Select the sensitivity using the buttons then press the OK button to save the setting If the Menu button is pressed LCD monitor while the setting is being entered it will be canceled and the next setting menu will ISO appear AUTO e ISO appears on the control 125 panel when a setting other 250 i 500 than auto is selected NEXT gt _SET OK Control panel Note e The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film but the numbers are for reference only e When AUTO is selected the ISO is automatically set high in low light situations when the flash is not used to prevent blurring from camera movement e Pictures will appear grainy when the ISO is high e The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out p 70 62 SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed WW Open the lens

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