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Olympus C-550 User's Manual

1. Shooting mode SCENE wW ate Ref mm Pe S E ee a Pose Function ti amp S irae AE Ce NR BE Ne Ne aoe a I GP a Iv IP 15 Y SC ehn a ie e Eee elite de TE Y AA eal aa SA EM E ee nen a S IS Ka SOW Me EN PE Jr A WEE eg JL Nea LG g vis a 2 a 2 v 2 a2 I M2 P16 Zoom vlys E cae Mh ae EE I age EE el are v IP 17 IMAGE QUALITY vi Ielv level lelvlel 2 IP 20 WB Sin cP em ae a No Nh ae a NA ae ae ISO sare ie tose ae s ies laa af ee eet eee amp still picture le lw Iw ll e lw Is lelelvl p 22 movie se PN Soa f cee e Ze ee oe I ee PDD PANORAMA v vi v v v v v v vi P 22 FACE DETECT v v vi v v v v v v P 23 1 Shooting mode is fixed at W 2 is fixed at IL 3 IMAGE QUALITY is fixed at VGA Getting to know your camera better 46 en Appendix Camera care Camera care a lt lt lt Cleaning the camera Exterior e 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 wrung well Monitor e Wipe gently with a soft cloth Lens e Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower then wipe gently with a lens cleaner Battery Charger e Wipe gently with
2. Connector cover Connect to the TV s video input yellow and audio input white terminals suolesedo nus AV cable provided Settings on the camera Settings on the TV Turn the camera on and press gt to select Turn the TV on and set it to video input mode the playback mode e For details of switching to video input refer e The last picture taken is displayed on the to your TV s instruction manual TV Use the arrow pad to select the e Images and the information displayed on the picture you want to display screen may be cropped depending on the TV s settings POWER SAVE ccccccccccsssssseseesessssesenseeeeeaes Setting the camera to the power save mode OFF ION When no operation has been performed for approximately 10 seconds while in shooting mode the monitor automatically shuts off Pressing the zoom lever or other buttons restores the camera from power save mode EN 29 Printing pictures 30 En Printing pictures Direct printing PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer you can print out pictures directly EASY PRINT Prints the picture displayed in the monitor by using the standard settings of your printer CUSTOM PRINT Prints with the various print settings available on your printer e PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly To find out if your p
3. IMAGE QUALITY E 20 IMAGE SIZ Ess sessions e nse 20 Index display Dei 17 INDOOR eet ee 13 Information displays cceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 Internal MeMOTry cee 27 42 44 48 PSO EE 22 L LIGHTING EE 23 Lithium ion battery ccceeeeeeeeeee eee 3 4 M Macro Mode cccccccccesecccsseeeesseeees 15 MEMORY FORMAT 27 Men EEN 18 MENU e 28 Menu Te TE 14 MONIO EE 11 28 59 Monitor brightness adjustment ICH E 28 MULTI PRINT EE 31 MY EFAVORITIE 24 N NIGHT PORTRAIT s 13 E BEE 29 Number of storable still pictures 42 O OLYMPUS Master ugekosbeegesk ieruee eines ee 35 Operation guide 18 Optical ZOOM RE 14 17 P EE 29 PANG RAM Aisi cctccuenencstwhersctncanrantennanssuananne 22 Eege 36 PERFECT EE 23 PictBridge EE 30 Picture rotation E 25 PIXEL MAPPING noaaaiinneenssssnnnrrnreerennnennn 28 Playback mode Tel 10 12 14 17 60 Playback mode menu Tel 23 Playback on a TN 29 Playing time Total recording time 12 POWER Eegeregie deeg 29 Press completely AAA 9 11 Press halfway se scsi coset 9 11 PRINT ORDER IL 25 31 62 en Print settings EN ege geess tye 32 Printing Baier TEE 30 P Program Steeg 6 Protect Omri EE 25 R Recording movies with or without sound Oi sescccescenttacd ecieadelosicaasenaessenmete 22 Recording TEE 26 Recording sound with still pictures 22 REDEYE FIX ee Secreted tthe ee 23 Red eye reduction flash 87
4. Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday ET http olympusamerica com contactus Olympus software updates can be obtained at http www olympusamerica com digital OLYMPUS IMAGING 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 providers do not permit access or request an additional prefix to 800 numbers For all European Countries not listed 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 4899 Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET Monday to Friday 2008 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP VS545201
5. Using a new card e If you use anon Olympus card or a card used for another application such as a computer use the FORMAT function to format the card VS MEMORY FORMAT FORMAT Formatting the internal memory or card P 27 The card access lamp is blinking e An image or movie is being recorded or downloaded when connected to a computer e Do not do any of the following while the card access lamp is blinking Doing so may prevent the image data from being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable e Open the battery card compartment cover e Remove the battery and card Extending the useful life of the battery e Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power e Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway e Repeatedly using the zoom e To save battery power set POWER SAVE to ON or turn off the camera whenever it is not in use VS POWER SAVE Setting the camera to the power save mode P 29 Functions that cannot be selected from menus Functions that cannot be selected even by pressing the function buttons e Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad The menu items displayed in gray cannot be selected e Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode e Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set 44 and SL etc e Some functions cannot be used when there is no card in t
6. f Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries etc g Any defect that occurs due to sand mud etc entering the inside of the product casing h When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the product i When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Warranty Certificate regarding the year month and date of purchase the customer s name the dealer s name and the serial number j When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certificate 4 This Warranty applies to the product only the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment such as the case strap lens cap and batteries 5 Olympus s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect of the product and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses films other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair or loss of data is excluded Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1 This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof Therefore please make sure that your name the name of the dealer the serial number and the year month and date o
7. PIXEL MAPPING cc cesessesesssseeseeeeeeeees Adjusting the image processing function 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 Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping start again Select PIXEL MAPPING When START is displayed press L t e UE Turning on the camera with the OU or gt button YES Pressing turns on the camera and starts the camera in the shooting mode Pressing gt turns on the camera and starts the camera in the playback mode NO The power is not turned on To turn on the camera press POWER MENU COLOR cccceceeteeeeseeeeenees Setting the menu screen color and background NORMAL COLOR1 COLOR2 COLOR3 MY FAVORITE e Select MY FAVORITE and press gt to set a still picture registered in My Favorite as the background VS SET Registering favorite pictures P 24 SOUND SETTINGS osaan Setting the sound output from the camera You can set the following with SOUND SETTINGS e Setting the volume of the button operation sound BEEP e Selecting the volume of the shutter button SHUTTER SOUND e Adjusting the volume of the camera warning sound eil e Adjusting the volume durin
8. 16 RESET vesdsctrsasenssceusarssdadetecsaeneationdeatsnest 21 43 FRESIZ ING E WEE 24 S SCENE Gcene 6 13 21 SE IMAGE EE 26 Selecting a language BIZ 27 SELF PORTRAIT QQ 0 0cs0eces0seseceeeeeee 13 Self timer Gei 16 SETUP Me EE 27 Shooting mode 11 12 14 17 46 59 Shooting movies Ed 11 14 Shooting still Dichires 11 SHUT TER SOUND bi wicccaceiccccwessadessdoraceensse 28 Shutter speed 9 11 SILENT MODE Eet ee ebe 23 Single frame playback sseeeeeeeenne eneee 17 Single frame reservation dk 33 Sleep MOd Eere e r 39 e Bee UE 23 24 SOUND SETTINGS 000 ccccccecseseeseceeccene 28 SPORT EE 13 EN NEE 3 SUNNY day EE 21 SUING Ely oo acurcsentaarenceeseenavarcauerscsccateeee 13 Super macro mode W cccceseeeeees 15 T Top AMET WEE 18 Tungsten light lt Qe ccccccsssseesesseeeesees 21 U USB cable 3 30 35 36 38 V VIDEQ QUT ee 29 Cake II 28 Viel 12 W Warning sound ail 28 White balance WD 21 X xD Picture Card 22 42 48 Z TAOTO A AEEA TE T 17 OLYMPUS http Awww olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A Tel 484 896 5000 Technical Support USA 24 7 online automated help http www olympusamerica com support Phone customer support Tel 1 888 553 4448 Toll free
9. To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer Windows Windows 2000 Professional XP Home Edition XP Professional Vista Macintosh Mac OS X v10 3 or later DI Note e If your computer is running Windows Vista you can select PC in Step 3 on P 36 press and select MTP to use Windows Photo Gallery e Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments even if your computer is equipped with a USB port e Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card etc e Computers without a factory installed OS and home built computers Using OLYMPUS Master 38 EN Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not charged e Charge the battery with the charger The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold e Battery performance declines in low temperatures and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while The card cannot be used Sometimes when the co
10. 1 A card is required 2 This is not selected when the movie is selected Tm 3 M ir U FAVORITE EXIT gt Wend VS SETUP menus P 27 VS SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds P 23 e The factory default settings are displayed in gray SLIDESHOW Playing back pictures automatically Press 8 to start the slideshow e Only the first frame of each movie is displayed e To cancel the slideshow press 5 or MENU suolesedo nus PERFECT FIX Editing images The recorded image is corrected and saved as a new one PERFECT FIX e Use A V to select the effect you want to apply and press l t e Use ZS to display picture you want to edit and press ES S ALL Lighting fix and red eye fix are activated EU ELS LIGHTING FIX Edit only the portions that photographed dark when there is backlighting REDEYE FIX Corrects a subject with red eye EXIT Mend e Movies pictures shot by another camera and previously fixed or edited pictures cannot be corrected e When edited pictures are displayed the picture cannot be re edited e Depending on the picture the editing may not be effective e Editing an image may cause it to suffer a minor loss in quality EN 23 Menu operations 24 en MY FAVORITE Viewing and registering pictures in My Favorite Registers and plays back your favorite still pictures as new ones in the internal memory Up to 9 pictures can be registered e
11. Additional shooting tips and information Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera Recording pictures to the internal memory e Pictures are recorded to the internal memory and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0 you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures and then erase the pictures from the internal memory Using a card xD Picture Card optional e Pictures are recorded to the card when inserted in the camera When the card is full you download the pictures to a computer and then either erase the pictures from the card or use a new card e Pictures are not recorded to the internal memory when a card is inserted in the camera Pictures in the internal memory can be copied to the card using the BACKUP function VS BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card P 27 The card P 48 Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies Still pictures Number of storable still pictures IMAGE SIZE COMPRES Internal memory Using a 1GB card SION With sound i owl a a lala Ia en x 2448 me 7 e ase om e 6 BEE 3 e Ia a Lu Ka BEE e Le Is Ins Fe E 1920 x 1080 e Ia 2 iwo Movies Continuous recording length IMAGE SIZE Internal memory Using a 1 GB card Without Without 640 x 480 17 min 48 sec 18 min 11 sec
12. Insert the card until it clicks into place To remove the card push the card all the way in release slowly grasp the card and remove it With this camera you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD Picture Card hereinafter referred to as the card If you take pictures without inserting the card the pictures will be stored in the internal memory For details on the card please refer to The card P 48 PIND UI YANO en D Quick Start Guide Da Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode a Set the mode dial toile When shooting still pictures When shooting movies Still picture shooting modes AUTO The camera automatically determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures P The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed Gell This function reduces blur incurred by a moving subject or camera shake when taking pictures Q Suitable for taking pictures of people y Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape SCENE Select from 11 available scene modes according to the shooting conditions GUIDE Use the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the situation b Press the POWER button POWER button CANCEL gt fend e This screen is displayed if the date and time are not set To turn off the camera pres
13. the card is not formatted There is an error in the internal memory The camera is not connected to the computer or the printer correctly e Select CLEAN CARD and press er Remove the card and wipe the contact area with a soft dry cloth e Select FORMAT gt YES and press 5 All data on the card is erased Select MEMORY FORMAT gt YES and press el All data in the internal memory is erased Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly There is no paper in the Load some paper into the printer E printer NO PAPER The printer has run out of Replace the ink cartridge in the printer ink NO INK QA The paper is jammed Remove the jammed paper JAMMED The printer s paper tray has Do not operate the printer while changing SETTINGS been removed or the printer settings on the camera has been operated while CHANGED l changing settings on the camera There is a problem with the Turn off the camera and printer Check the printer and or camera printer and remedy any problems before PRINT ERROR turning the power on again CANNOT PRINT Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera Use a computer to print Joao eJowed JINOA mouy o uiye g en 45 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes For more details refer to the table below Functions available in shooting modes
14. 12 Current memory Cin Playing back the picture in the internal memory No icon Playing back the picture in the card GOEN Fe FINE t4 iso_ 80100 180400 ep 15 Date and time 2008 08 26 12 30 Appendix 60 en Names of Parts 58 A PLL ERASE E 26 ALL INDEX EE 31 ALE PRIN T reenen 31 All frame reservation dk 33 Aperture value ccccccccssseeeeeseeeeeees 9 11 AUCTION X EE 13 ER KEE 6 AUTOS EE 22 ENEE 21 Auto flash AUTO 16 EEN 40 A t 9 EEN 3 29 B BACKUP cis Ast ee 27 LENA ei e 4 47 Battery charger EEN 4 47 Battery check 59 BEEP get Siess 28 BEHIND GLASS L 13 C CAMERA MENU EE 21 CANDLE ES ic2rcs asrieenneteareectnaneunhe sieved 13 EE 32 42 48 Close up playback CL 17 E Tee Ve EE 21 COMPREGGION 20 Continuous recording engt 42 Cropping pictures JH 00 25 32 33 CUISINE GE 13 CUSTOM PRINT sistas icieaivesieaseniietens 31 D Date and time cn 7 29 39 Digital ZOOM EE 14 17 DIFECE Printing sespe 30 DOCUMENTS EE 13 le EE 32 E EAS ING EE 30 Ee 24 ERASE zanna cst n 10 26 Error messages EE 44 Exposure compensation 34 00000 41 F PACE DETECT EE 23 FILE NEE ee EECHER Fill in flash FIREWORKS S Flash charge Flash mode 3 Flash EE Fluorescent lamp XF 21 Zell een FOCUS EE 9 11 40 Focus LOCK wc f20 2cc c0 0cseedesecceecessecctseeeseten dees 11 FORMAT dorisini aae 27 Function a EE 15 G GUIDE Shooting goude 6 13
15. 7 V 740 mAh Approx 300 full charges varies on usage 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F charging 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F operation 20 C to 35 C 4 F to 95 F storage 31 5 x 39 5 x 6 mm 1 2 x 1 5 x 0 2 in Approx 15 g 0 5 oz Battery charger LI 40C Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight AC 100 to 240 V 50 to 60 Hz 3 2 VA 100 V to 5 0 VA 240 V DC 4 2 V 200 mA Approx 5 hours 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F operation 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F storage 62 x 23 x 90 mm 2 4 x 0 9 x 3 5 in Approx 65 g 2 3 oz Design and specifications subject to change without notice xipueddy eN 57 Names of Parts Camera Zoom lever IP 17 POWER button IP 11 Multi connector Self timer lamp Microphone ISP 29 30 36 ISP 16 Flash ISP 22 Strap eyelet ISP 3 Connector cover Lens E gt P 29 30 36 Card access lamp IRF P 38 43 48 button Shooting IP 12 gt button Playback IS P 12 DISP button ESP 14 Shutt tt P 11 Monitor ISS P 28 utter button VS Mode dial IZ P 13 AE L button Exposure Compensation Print TSP 15 Arrow pad AV lt I P 15 gt button Flash mode ISP 16 button OK FUNC 0S P 15 VX button Self timer I P 16 US button Backlight boost Erase I amp P 16 MENU button IZ P 16 Ap
16. Automatic calendar system Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS Camera Digital camera for shooting and displaying Digital recording JPEG in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 Digital Print Order Format DPOF PRINT Image Matching III PictBridge Wave format AVI Motion JPEG Internal memory xD Picture Card 16 MB 2 GB Type H M Standard 8 000 000 pixels 1 2 35 CCD primary color filter 8 500 000 pixels gross Olympus lens 6 3 to 31 5 mm f3 5 to 5 6 equivalent to 36 to 180 mm on a 35 mm camera Center weighted metering 4 to 1 2000 sec 0 6 m 2 0 ft to co W 1m 3 3 ft to oo T normal 0 1 m 0 3 ft to co W 0 6 m 2 0 ft to co T macro mode 0 03 m 0 1 ft to co Super macro mode 2 7 TFT color LCD display 154 000 dots USB connector A V OUT jack multi connector 2000 up to 2099 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F operation 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F storage 30 to 90 operation 10 to 90 storage One Olympus lithium ion battery LI 42B LI 40B 97 7 mm W x 57 7 mm H x 23 3 mm D 3 8 x 2 3 x 0 9 in excluding protrusions 123 g 4 3 oz without battery and card Lithium ion battery LI 42B Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight Lithium ion rechargeable battery DC 3
17. Halfway gt AF target mark Place this mark over your e The AF target mark lights up green when the subject focus and exposure are locked The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed e If the AF target mark blinks in red the focus is not adjusted properly Try locking the focus again c Shoot The card access lamp blinks Shutter Button Press Completely eu D Review your pictures a Press the gt button gt button Arrow pad Displays the next image Displays the previous image Erase pictures a Press the 4 and gt g buttons to display the picture you want to erase b Press the IOI button Quick Start Guide IIF button w Sie MENU c Press the Afi4 L button select YES and press ol Afi4 0 button en Button operations Shooting mode Flash mode Macro mode Super macro mode Self timer Number of storable still pictures POWER button Turning the camera on and off Power on Camera turns on in shooting mode e Lens extends e Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting pictures Recording movies Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to a setting other than Q9 and lightly press the shutter button halfway The AF target mark lights up green when the focus and exposure are locked focus lock The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed only when the mode dial is set to Aig P
18. a panoramic picture using the OLYMPUS Master software on the provided CD ROM An Olympus xD Picture Card is required for panorama shooting Connects pictures from left to right Connects pictures from bottom to top gt The next picture is JA The next picture is connected at the right connected at the top edge V The next picture is lt The next picture is connected at the connected at the left bottom edge A SEE ee Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures and then compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps Press 84 to exit e Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures The warning mark KI is displayed after 10 pictures have been taken eg CR CN E Focusing on a face OFF ON The camera searches for a face within the frame and focuses on it s A face may not be detected depending on the subject SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds OFF ON This function allows you to mute operational sounds during shooting and playback e g warning beeps shutter sounds etc Playback mode menu gt W 4 2 EDIT O PLAYBACK MENU H e E PRINTI U Qo RECH Geh LS J ez a CERN Weer SET OK O O
19. a soft dry cloth DN Note e Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol or chemically treated cloth e Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty Storage e When storing the camera for extended periods remove the battery and card and keep in a cool dry place that is well ventilated e Periodically insert the battery and test the camera functions DN Note e Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion Battery and charger This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery LI 42B LI 40B No other type of batteries can be used Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used During the conditions described below power is consumed continuously and the battery becomes exhausted quickly e The zoom is used repeatedly e The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode activating the auto focus e A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period of time e The camera is connected to a computer or printer Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase Charge the battery fully with the LI 40C charger before use The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus Do not u
20. fend The selected item is displayed in a different color Press AV to select OFF or ON and press SETUP fes emm 1 POWEF e The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed OFF O Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu e To cancel any changes and continue operating the menus press MENU without pressing t BACK e fend suolesedo nus en 19 Shooting mode menu CH 0 O CAMERA MENU sc Staff ISO ee NI A still picture __ CAMERA e SETUP W movie _ d PANORAMA Be S FACE DETECT EXIT le SET OR An Olympus xD Picture Card is required e Some functions are not available according to the selected mode 3 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes P 46 3 SETUP menus P 27 e The factory default settings are displayed in gray IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality This function allows you to set IMAGE SIZE and COMPRESSION Still picture image quality and their applications IMAGE SIZE Application 3264 x 2448 e Suitable for printing pictures over A3 11 x 17 in 5m 2560x1920 Suitable for printing pictures at A4 8 5 x 11 in Ho wi 2048x1536 Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 8 x 11 in S vi 1600x1200 Suitable for printing pictures at AS 5 x 7 in z Cm 1280 x 960 e Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size a 640 x 480 e Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures on emails 5 and
21. oa Ka SLIDE B Sat Seu Gi doa a Parser PUNK FIX MENU J o d k d 79 gt Saw MODE EXIT gt fend SET e D VIDEO OUT POWER SAVE MN SILENT als 1 Acard is required EXIT fiend SET dok 2 You cannot select this item in playback mode e The factory default settings are displayed in gray MEMORY FORMAT FORMAT Formatting the internal memory or card All existing data including protected pictures are erased when the internal memory or card is formatted images registered to My Favorite are not erased Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a computer before formatting e Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory e Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card e Before using non Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer you must format them with this camera BACKUP ccesssssseeseeseeseeeesenses Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card Insert the optional card into the camera Copying data does not erase the picture in the internal memory e It takes some time to back up data Check that the battery is not empty before starting the copy GI Genee Eege ee eege Selecting a display language You can select a language for on screen display Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera suolesedo nus en 27 Menu operations 28 EN
22. AE TEETE DE cr e 2 Select New Album and enter an album name g ttt Select the image files and click Transfer Images E e A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed 4 Click Browse images now e The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window 1 JSEN SNdINAT10 Buisn eN 37 To disconnect the camera Make sure that the card access lamp has Card access lamp stopped blinking 2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable Windows 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon E in the system tray Click the message that is displayed 3 When a message is displayed saying that the hardware Stop USB Mass Storage Device DrivetF _ can be ejected safely click OK Macintosh 1 The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the Untitled or NO NAME icon on the desktop is dragged Drag and drop it on the eject icon AR Ba E 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera Di Note e Windows When you click Unplug or Eject Hardware a warning message may be displayed Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon again and disconnect the cable For detailed operations of OLYMPUS Master refer to the quick start guide displayed upon startup or the help of the OLYMPUS Master
23. Disk Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images When you connect your digital camera for the first time the iPhoto application starts automatically so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master DN Note e The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer e Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation In this case do not use a hub but connect the camera directly to the computer e Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if PC is selected in Step 3 gt is pressed and MTP is selected Start up the OLYMPUS Master software Windows 1 Double click the OLYMPUS Master 2 icon a on the desktop Macintosh 1 Double click the OLYMPUS Master 2 icon in the OLYMPUS Master 2 folder e The browse window is displayed e When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window Follow the on screen instructions Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images Click Transfer Images 3 on the browse window and then click From Camera es e The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer from the camera is displayed All the images in the camera are displayed e K i ees CELL EEF 9 ek Seaaze
24. E The selected pictures are printed with the shooting time BACK gt MEND D Select SET and press 25 ZOE BACK e M t Resetting print reservation data soinjoid Dunuud You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures 1 Select top menu gt PRINT ORDER and press fe To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures 2 Select H or 1 and press 9 3 Select RESET and press 25 Son GEER ESTE PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP BACK a MEND SET OK en 33 Printing pictures 34 en To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select DO and press 2 3 Select KEEP and press Lol 4 Press lt I gt to select the picture with the print reservations you want to cancel and press V to decrease the number of prints to 0 e Repeat Step 4 to cancel print reservations for other pictures When you are finished canceling print reservations press ES Select the date and time setting and press fe e The setting is applied to the remaining pictures with print reservations Select SET and press 5 oO Using OLYMPUS Master Using the USB cable provided with your camera you can connect the camera and computer and download transfer the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software also provided with the camera Prepare the following items before starting OLYMPUS Master 2 USB cable Acomputer that satisfies the operating CD
25. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA FE 330 X 845 C 550 Advanced Quick Start Guide Manual reat avy Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix 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 Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs In the interest of continually improving products Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product Ae Contents Quick Start Guide P 3 Button operations P 11 Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix P 47 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic operation Learn how to print pictures you have taken Learn how to transfer and save pictures to a computer Find out more about camera operations and how to take better pictures Read about convenient functions and s
26. ROM environment P 35 requirements What is OLYMPUS Master OLYMPUS Master is a software application for managing your digital images on your computer Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements For newer operating systems please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual Operating environment Windows Macintosh OS Windows 2000 Professional XP Home Mac OS X v10 3 or later Edition XP Professional Vista CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or later Power PC G3 500 MHz or later Intel Core Solo Duo 1 5 GHz or later RAM 256 MB or more 256 MB or more Hard disk capacity 500 MB or more 500 MB or more Monitor 1 024 x 768 pixels or more 65 536 1 024 x 768 pixels or more 32 000 colors or more 16 77 million colors or jcolors or more 16 77 million colors or more recommended more recommended Other USB port or IEEE 1394 port USB port or IEEE 1394 port FireWire Internet Explorer 6 or later Safari 1 0 or later 1 3 or later QuickTime 7 or later recommended recommended DirectX 9 or later recommended QuickTime 6 or later 1 JSEN SNdWAT10 Buisn EN 35 Using OLYMPUS Master 36 en D Note e Use a computer with a pre installed operating system Operations are not guaranteed on home built computers or computers with an updated operating system e Operations ar
27. Registered pictures will not be erased even if the internal memory is formatted VS Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE P 24 DN Note e Registered pictures cannot be edited printed copied to a card transferred to a computer or viewed on a computer VIEW FAVORITE cccccscessseeesesssessseesesseseesenseeseeseeeesenses Viewing registered pictures e Select VIEW FAVORITE to display pictures registered in MY FAVORITE Use the arrow pad to browse pictures e Press MENU to select ADD FAVORITE or SLIDESHOW My aa vy ADD FAVORITE Adds pictures to My Favorite e Select a picture with lt and press Let F ADD SLIDE SLIDESHOW Plays back registered pictures automatically Ri S SHOW Press 84 to exit the slideshow EXIT Reverts to normal playback mode EXIT fend Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE YES NO Use the arrow pad to select the picture to be erased and press Sc Select YES and press LS e Even if pictures registered in MY FAVORITE are erased original pictures in the internal memory or the card may not be erased E A E dg Registering favorite pictures e Select a picture with lt I gt and press SS Da ee Changing the size of pictures 640 x 480 320 x 240 This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file ET SE Cropping a picture Crop a picture and save the cropped picture as a new picture e Use lt I gt to s
28. S INO Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds e Use the arrow pad lt gt to select a picture select YES with l AV to begin recording then press et cy H e The BUSY bar will be temporarily displayed D IG PR O N K fa Ki i ot e BACK fiend SET OK ERASE Erasing selected pictures Erasing all pictures Protected pictures cannot be erased Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures Once erased pictures cannot be restored Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep e When erasing pictures in the internal memory do not insert the card into the camera e When erasing pictures from the card insert the card into the camera in advance e You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used VS Using the internal memory or card P 48 SEL IMAGE ee Erasing by selecting the single frame SEL IMAGE e Use the arrow pad to select the picture and press f to mark VV on your selection e To cancel the selection press r again When the selection is completed press IOI e Select YES and press eal BACK AW w OK G a ge ALL ERASE een Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory or on the card e Select YES and press fe SETUP menus Shooting mode f SETUP IMAGE CWA oi vr ERR MEMORY FORMAT FORMAT BACKUP ef PIXEL MAPPING 2 OP Playback mode MENU COLOR SOUND SETTINGS
29. 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 Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording or the use of any type of information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Olympus No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice xipueddy en D3 Appendix 54 en For customers in Europe safety health environment and customer protection CE mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe C CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electric
30. afety precautions to use your camera more effectively Gather these items box contents Strap Lithium lon Battery LI 42B Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 LI 40C CD ROM Items not shown Advanced Manual this manual Basic Manual and the Warranty Card Contents may vary depending on purchase location Attach the strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose PIND UI YANO EN 3 Quick Start Guide Prepare the camera a Charge the battery Power Cable Charger Charging Indicator Red light on Charging Light off Charging complete Charging time Approx 5 hours AC Wall Outlet Battery comes partially charged b Insert the battery and the xD Picture Card optional into the camera Prepare the camera Insert the battery by putting in the w marked side first with the marks toward the end of the camera the marks toward the center of the camera If you insert the battery incorrectly you may not be able to remove it Do not use force Contact authorized distributors service centers Damage to the battery exterior scratches etc may produce heat or an explosion Battery lock knob To remove the battery press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow Notch Contact area Orient the card as shown in the illustration and insert it straight into the card slot
31. al and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera Using a non genuine rechargeable battery and or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage heating ignition or damage to the battery Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories Provisions of warranty 1 If this product proves to be defective although it has been used properly in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it during a period of two years from the date of purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the web site http www olympus com this product will be repaired or at Olympus s option replaced free of charge To claim under this warranty the customer must take the product and this Warranty Certificate before the end of the two year warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchased or any other Olympus service station within the business area of O
32. atures and or humidity are high or go through extreme changes Direct sunlight beaches locked cars or near other heat sources stove radiator etc or humidifiers In sandy or dusty environments Near flammable items or explosives In wet places such as bathrooms or in the rain When using products with weatherproof designs read their manuals as well In places prone to strong vibrations Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations When mounted on a tripod adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head Do not twist the camera Do not touch electric contacts on cameras Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage color failure ghosting on the CCD or may possibly cause fires Do not push or pull severely on the lens Before storing the camera for a long period remove the battery Select a cool dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera After storage test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera s manual xipueddy ENOL Appendix 52 EN Battery Handling Precautions 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 be
33. e not guaranteed when using an added USB or IEEE 1394 FireWire port e To install the software you must log on as a user with administrators privileges e If you are using Macintosh be sure to remove the media drag amp drop onto the trash icon before performing the following operations Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot e Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer e Turn off the camera e Open the camera s battery card compartment cover For how to install the OLYMPUS Master software refer to the installation guide included in the CD ROM Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off e The monitor is off e The lens is retracted Monitor 2 Connect the multi connector on the camera to Connector cover the USB port on the computer using the provided USB cable e Refer to your computer s instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port e The camera turns on automatically e The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed Multi connector 3 Select PC and press Lol Ca gt EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT 4 The camera is recognized by the computer e Windows When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time the computer attempts to recognize the camera Click OK to exit the message that is displayed The camera is recognized as a Removable
34. ect CAMERA MENU PLAYBACK MENU EDIT ERASE or SETUP and press ES The screen for selecting the menu item is then displayed e When the mode dial is set to GUIDE and the settings are made by following the shooting guide press MENU to display the shooting guide screen Operation guide During menu operations the buttons and their respective functions are displayed at the bottom of the screen Follow these guides to navigate the menus IMAGE UANI a CAMERA REE Liew 1 SWP BACK MENU Moves back one menu EXIT MENU Exits the menu SET Sets the selected item EXIT ep SET OK E are Operation guide MENU button Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the POWER SAVE setting as an example 1 2 4 Set the mode dial to a setting other than GUIDE Press MENU to display the top menu Press gt to select SETUP and press ez e POWER SAVE is on a menu in SETUP T ak SRP lel Resi MEW CSW d 4 De SIAN Moz SET OK Press AV to select POWER SAVE and press si PS e Unavailable settings cannot be selected BACKUP e Press lt on this screen to move the cursor to the page display Press A V to change the page To return to the Eyauyaawe 9 item selection screen press gt or J va te EXIT Wend OFF Page display POWER SAVE This mark is displayed when there are more menu items on the next page EXIT
35. elect a picture to be cropped and press ES Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the area selection box and press gx Ne wo PRINT ORDER Making print reservations DPOF This function allows you to save printing data the number of prints and the date and time information with the pictures stored on the card Print settings DPOF P 32 PLAYBACK MENU e REF a eR ERO ET PTE Oe RATED Nr ee Protecting pictures Protected pictures cannot be erased using ERASE SEL IMAGE or ALL ERASE but they are all erased by formatting e Select the picture with lt I gt and protect it by selecting ON with A V You can protect several frames in succession When a picture is protected 0m will be displayed on the monitor EXIT OK a Siig bionic ic snips ci els ss ens a nn a oo ngs nen cle we Rotating pictures 2H 90 m 0 BD 90 Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally This function lets you turn such pictures so that they are displayed vertically New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off suolesedo nus 7 T Le d wt Ei EXIT OK 90 90 Select a picture with lt I gt and select ZE 90 m O7HUI 90 with A V to rotate pictures You can rotate several frames in succession EN 25 Menu operations 26 en U Ee Adding sound to still pictures YE
36. eservations DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera Make changes using the original device If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations 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 stores Making a print reservation Press MENU in the playback mode and select PRINT ORDER 2 Select H or 1 and press 9 OEE d Makes a print reservation for the selected picture i Makes print reservations for all the pictures stored on the card SET OK a SS a e When 44 is selected go to step 5 When Lh is selected SEADE OaE 3 Press lt I gt to select the frames for print reservations and then press AV to setthe number E of prints E e You cannot make print reservations for pictures with QQ Ww 00 0004 e Repeat Step 3 to make print reservations for other pictures 4 S wg SET OK Cropping a picture e Use zoom lever to display the trimming frame e Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to adjust the position and the size of area selection box then press 5 4 When you finish making print reservations press ES Select the date and time setting and press fe NO The pictures are printed without the date and time DATE The selected pictures are printed with the shooting date TIM
37. f purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt indicating the dealer s name the date of purchase and product type is attached to this Warranty Certificate Olympus reserves the right to refuse free of charge service if neither Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above document is attached or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible Since this Warranty Certificate will not be re issued keep it in a safe place Please refer to the list on the web site http www olympus com for the authorized international Olympus service network 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 Inc xD Picture Card is a trademark 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 xipueddy EN 23 Appendix 56 en Product type Recording system Still pictures Applicable standards Sound with still pictures Movies Memory Number of effective pixels Image pickup device Lens Photometric system Shutter speed Shooting range Monitor Outer connector
38. f timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the shutter is released e To cancel the self timer press Moi e Self timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot B E button Flash shooting Press E in shooting mode to select the flash mode Press 8 to set AUTO Flash auto The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions Red eye reduction This emits pre flashes for red eye reduction flash g Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of the available light Flash off The flash does not fire MENU button Displaying the top menu Displays the top menu D lOve button Increasing the brightness of the monitor Backlight boost Erasing pictures CH Increasing the brightness of the monitor Backlight boost The monitor lights brighter when CH is pressed in shooting mode If there is no operation for 10 seconds it dims back to the original brightness e When BRIGHT is selected in I I the monitor brightness does not change ec Erasing pictures In playback mode select the picture you want to erase and press 4 e Once erased pictures cannot be restored Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep IS Om Protecting pictures P 25 Zoom lever Zooming while shooting Close up playback Shooting mode Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom 5x Digital zoom 4x optical zoom
39. fore using it If the battery s terminals get wet or greasy camera contact failure may result Wipe the battery well with 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 Before going on a long trip and especially before traveling abroad purchase extra batteries A recommended battery 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 LCD Monitor Do not push the monitor forcibly otherwise the image may become vague resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the LCD monitor A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the monitor but this is not a malfunction 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 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 t
40. from the camera e Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury e Becoming entangled in the camera strap causing strangulation e Accidentally swallowing the battery cards or other small parts e Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child e Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing A CAUTION Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors noise or smoke around it e Never remove the batteries with bare hands which may cause a fire or burn your hands Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures e Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and in some circumstances cause the camera to catch fire Do not use the charger if it is covered such as a blanket This could cause overheating resulting in fire 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 e When used for a long period the camera will get hot If you hold on to the camera in this state a l
41. g playback gt VOLUME BEEP OFF No sound LOW HIGH SHUTTER SOUND OFF No sound LOW HIGH m OFF No sound LOW HIGH gt VOLUME OFF Nosound 1 2 3 4 5 e You can set all the sounds muted at once by setting SILENT MODE VS SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds P 23 Aen ME Adjusting the monitor brightness BRIGHT NORMAL D E E A E E A E E A T Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image and is used in the file name If the date and time are not set the E screen is displayed each time the camera is turned on Gg Y M D e The first two digits of Y are fixed AE e The time is displayed in the 24 hour format e To set the time precisely with the Date formats cursor on either Minute or Y M Y M D M D Y D M Y D press 8 as the time signal strikes 00 seconds CANCEL gt Mend VIDEO OUf W Playing back pictures on a TV Cancels the setting NTSC PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold To play back camera images on a TV set the video output according to your TV s video signal type e TV video signal types differ by country region Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV NTSC North America Taiwan Korea Japan PAL European countries China Playing back pictures ona TV Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting Multi connector
42. he camera PANORAMA PRINT ORDER FORMAT BACKUP e When the mode dial is set to GUIDE functions cannot be changed To return the settings of functions to default settings e To return the changed shooting settings to default settings while shooting set RESET to YES VS RESET Changing the shooting functions back to default settings P 21 e All shooting settings except for P mode IMAGE QUALITY and the selected scene mode return to default settings when the camera is turned off Jo eJowed noA mouy o Buya Playback help and troubleshooting tips The red eye cannot be fixed e Depending on the picture the red eye may not be fixed Also parts except the eye may be fixed Bright specks appear in the picture e Light reflecting from dust and other particles in the air at night may appear as bright specks in pictures taken using the flash en 43 Playback tips Playing back pictures in the internal memory e When a card has been inserted in the camera the pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back Pull out the card before operating the camera Viewing picture information e Play back a picture and press DISP Press DISP repeatedly to change the amount of information displayed DISP button Changing the information on display Display the menu guide P 14 Quickly displaying a desired picture e Turn the zoom lever to the W side to display the pictures as thumbnails
43. he camera in extremely cold places it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures The LCD used for the monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD monitor Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness This is not a malfunction Legal and Other Notices 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 product 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
44. icture in multiple layout format ALL INDEX Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card PRINT ORDER Prints the pictures according to the print Operation guide reservation data on the card VS Print settings DPOF P 32 Setting the print paper PRINTPAPER SIZE Choose from the available paper sizes on your SIZE BORDERLESS printer BORDERLESS Select with or without borders In MULTI PRINT 9 mode you cannot print with a border Le Aa PICS SHEET Select the number of pictures to be laid out ona sheet of paper Available in MULTI PRINT mode only e If the PRINTPAPER screen is not displayed SIZE BORDERLESS and PICS SHEET are set to the default Selecting the picture to print Press ZS to select the picture you want to print You can also use the zoom button and select a picture from the index display soinjoid Bunuud PRINT Prints one copy of the selected picture When SINGLE PRINT or MORE has been selected a single copy or more copies are printed Ga 100 hes rir LV G Ee Ly eo SINGLE PRINT Makes a print reservation for the displayed PRINT OK picture H SINGLEPRINT dk MORE gt y A i MORE Sets the number of prints and data to be printed for the displayed picture EN 31 Printing pictures 32 EN Setting the number of prints and data to be printed PRINT INFO Qx Sets the number of pri
45. ime A Increases the volume V Reduces the volume Fast forwards playback when pressed and held lt 1 Rewinds playback when pressed and held e Press to pause the playback Operations during pause PI J A 2008 08 26 12 30 s 1 100 0004 Operen V Displays the last frame RH Plays when pressed and held lt Plays the movie in reverse when pressed and held A Displays the first frame e To resume the movie press 8 e To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause press MENU O Mode dial Switching shooting modes Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode Mixes Shooting pictures with automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures CAMERA MENU settings such as ISO sensitivity cannot be changed P Set the optimum aperture value and shutter speed The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject CAMERA MENU settings such as ISO sensitivity can be changed W Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or camera shake when taking pictures Q Aa Shooting pictures according to the situation Use PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE to shoot pictures with the optimal settings SCENE Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation Select from 11 available scene modes accord
46. index display VS Zoom lever Zooming while shooting Close up playback P 17 Erasing sound recorded to still pictures e Once sound is added to a picture it is not possible to erase the sound In this case make a re recording with silence VS amp Adding sound to still pictures P 26 Viewing pictures on a computer Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen The size of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer settings When the monitor setting is 1 024 x 768 and you are using Internet Explorer to view a picture with an image size of 2 048 x 1 536 at 100 the entire picture cannot be viewed without scrolling There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen View the picture using image browsing software e Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD ROM Change the monitor setting e The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged For details of changing the settings on your computer refer to the computer s instruction manual Getting to know your camera better When you get an error message on the camera Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with the This card cannot be used Insert a new CARD ERROR card card Writing to the card is The recorded image has been protected prohibited read only on a computer Download the WRITE PROTECT image to a computer and ca
47. ing to the shooting conditions Press 8 to set Se NIGHT PORTRAIT SS SPORT e INDOOR amp CANDLE S SELF PORTRAIT Jee SUNSET g FIREWORKS IG BEHIND GLASS CUISINE ES DOCUMENTS L AUCTION suoljesedo uoung NIGHT PORTRAIT e The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the situation e To switch to a different scene mode after a scene mode has been selected press MENU to select SCENE from the top menu and display the scene selection screen e By switching to another scene most settings will be changed to the default settings of each scene GUIDE Follow the shooting guide SHOOHNG RUDE Follow the shooting guide displayed on the screen to set the eg target items ee e Press MENU to display the shooting guide again i i To Change the setting without using the shooting guide set esetpanicueih ASS the shooting mode to another one SE The content set using the shooting guide will change to the SE EE default setting by pressing MENU or changing the mode BACK MeN using the mode dial en 13 Button operations 14 en Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie e During audio recording only the digital zoom can be used To record the movie with the optical zoom set movie to OFF amp movie Recording movies with or without sound P 22 This icon lights during movie recording Kr The remaining recording time is d
48. isplayed When kO the remaining recording time reaches O recording OOSA stops DISP button Changing the information on display Display the menu guide DISP Changing the information displays Press DISP to change the display in the following order Shooting mode Playback mode Pe o Normal display ma Normal display e Mag Suen Est 4 Simple display m g Detailed display TAO Fas SOA ZS T 1000004 Stro TD mg IIe Frame assist No information display xe LES Ss RS This is not displayed when the mode dial is set to Q9 or GUIDE Displaying the menu guide With a menu item highlighted press and hold down to Seis the languagator display the menu guide which will provide more information on menus and error the function or setting messages Arrow pad AV lt P Use the arrow pad to select scenes items on the menus and to play back pictures Lol button OK FUNC Displays the Function Menu which contains the functions and settings used during shooting This button is also used to confirm your selection The functions you can set with the Function Menu LS WB Adjusting the color of a picture P 21 ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity P 22 IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality P 20 Function Menu The current camera settings are displayed AV Select the function to be set lt I gt Select a setting and
49. l children If a child accidentally swallows a battery seek medical attention immediately A WARNING Keep batteries dry at all times To prevent batteries from leaking overheating or causing a fire or explosion use only batteries recommended for use with this product Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time stop charging them and do not use them Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken If a battery leaks becomes discolored or deformed or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation stop using the camera If a 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 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration A CAUTION Before loading always inspect the battery carefully for leaks discoloration warping or any other abnormality The battery may become hot during prolonged use To avoid minor burns do not remove it immediately after using the camera Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period Caution for Usage Environment 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 temper
50. lympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the web site http www olympus com During the one year period of the World Wide Warranty the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists 2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product 3 This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge even for defects occurring within the warranty period referred to above a Any defect that occurs due to mishandling Such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions etc b Any defect that occurs due to repair modification cleaning etc performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station c Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport a fall shock etc after purchase of the product d Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire earthquake flood damage thunderbolt other natural disasters environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources e Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage such as keeping the product under conditions of high temperature and humidity near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful drugs etc improper maintenance etc
51. ncel the read only setting The internal memory has no Insert a card or erase unwanted data available memory and Before erasing backup the data of MEMORY FULL cannot store any new data important pictures using the card or download such pictures to a computer 44 en Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The card has no available memory and cannot store Replace the card or erase unwanted data Before erasing download important CARD FULL any new data pictures to a computer oma There are no pictures in the The internal memory or the card contains EE internal memory or on the no pictures NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR card There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera Record pictures Use image processing software to view the picture on a computer If that cannot be done the image file is damaged EE Pictures taken by other Use image processing software to edit the THE IMAGE cameras or previously pictures CANNOT BE edited or corrected pictures EDITED cannot be edited or fixed The battery card Close the battery card compartment cover Li compartment cover is open CARD COVER OPEN i BATTERY EMPTY The battery is empty Charge the battery CLEAN CARD FORMAT SET OK MEMORY SETUP POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK Oho NO CONNECTION The card is not being recognized by the camera Or
52. nder tungsten lighting Fluorescent For shooting under daylight fluorescent lamp This type of lamp is lamp 1 mainly used in homes E Fluorescent For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp This type of lamp 2 lamp is mainly used in desk lamps 3 Fluorescent For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp This type of lamp is lamp 3 mainly used in offices en 21 Menu operations 22 en t WEE Changing the ISO sensitivity AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the subject 64 100 200 400 A low value lowers the sensitivity for daylight shooting of clear sharp 640 pictures The higher the value the better the camera s light sensitivity and ability to shoot with a fast shutter speed and in low light conditions However high sensitivity introduces noise into the resulting picture which may give it a grainy appearance Still picture Recording sound with still pictures OFF ON Microphone When activated ON the camera will record about 4 seconds of audio after the picture is taken When recording aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record 2 S W MOVIE E Recording movies with or without sound OFF ON When ON sound is recorded is selected the optical zoom cannot be used during movie recording Only the digital Zoom can be used PPNO RR WA EE Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create
53. ntact area of the card is dirty the camera cannot recognize the card and the CARD SETUP screen will be displayed In this case select CLEAN CARD and after pressing ES take out the card and wipe the contact area with a soft dry cloth No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera is in sleep mode e To save battery power the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture If the camera is left for another 12 minutes it automatically turns off Press POWER to turn the camera on The mode dial is in the position of GUIDE e No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed Take pictures after selecting the settings by following the shooting guide or turn the mode dial and set it toa shooting mode other than GUIDE The flash is charging e Wait until the g flash charge mark stops blinking before taking the picture The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same condition from the time of purchase e No date and time have been set in the camera at the time of purchase Set the date and time before using the camera VS Set the date and time P 7 GD Setting the date and time P 29 The bat
54. ntrast at the same distance as the intended subject recompose your shot and then take the picture If the subject has no vertical lines hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway and then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture Taking pictures without blurring Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently to shoot the picture In addition blurring is reduced when taking pictures in the y mode I W Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization P 13 The factors that can cause the picture to blur are as follows e When you zoom at a high magnification to shoot the picture e When the shutter speed is set low to shoot a dark subject e When the flash cannot be used or a low shutter speed set SCENE mode is selected Taking blur free pictures without the flash The flash fires automatically when insufficient light is available and may cause your image to be blurry When taking pictures in low lights without the flash set the flash mode to flash off then increase the ISO sensitivity VS D gt button Flash shooting P 16 Increase the ISO setting VS ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity P 22 The picture is too grainy There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy Using the digital zoom to take close up pictures e With
55. nts You can select up to 10 prints DATE If you select WITH pictures are printed with ns the date ep FILE NAME Ga If you select WITH pictures are printed with the file name ET Use the arrow pad and zoom lever adjust the location and size of the trimming frame then press to print the cropped picture 4 Select PRINT and press 2 e Printing starts e When OPTION SET is selected in ALL PRINT mode PRINT INFO screen is displayed e When printing is finished the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed BACK E0 To cancel printing Oh Lh conme gt Select TRANSFERRING CANCEL and press 25 CANCEL OK Press ss Screen during data transfer 5 Inthe PRINT MODE SELECT screen press MENU fiinmmooeseecr e A message is displayed ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER 6 Disconnect the USB cable EXIT te Print settings DPOF Print reservation allows you to save printing data the number of prints and the date and time information with the pictures stored on the card With print reservations you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print r
56. or W Now press the shutter button all the way completely to shoot a picture Locking the focus and then composing the shot focus lock Compose your picture with the focus locked and then fully press the shutter button to shoot a picture e If the AF target mark blinks red the focus is not adjusted properly Try locking the focus again AF target mark Recording movies Set the mode dial to Q and lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus Then press the shutter button completely to start recording Press the shutter button again to stop recording suoljesedo uoung en D Button operations Den 6 button Shooting Selecting shooting mode Turning the camera on Shooting mode is selected This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when is pressed with the camera off CG G L Turning on the camera with the E or gt button P 28 gt button Playback Selecting playback mode Turning the camera on The last picture taken is displayed e Press the arrow pad to view other pictures e Use the zoom lever to switch between close up playback and index display This function is used to set the camera to turn on in playback mode when gt is pressed with the camera off CG G L Turning on the camera with the E or gt button P 28 Playing back movies Select the movie in the playback mode and press to play EE 1100 0004 Playing time Total recording t
57. ou use the product read all operating instructions Save all manuals and documentation for future reference 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 For precautions on products with weatherproof designs read the weatherproofing sections Location To avoid damage to the product mount the product securely on a stable tripod stand or bracket Power Source Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label Foreign Objects To avoid personal injury never insert a metal object into the product 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 xipueddy en 49 Appendix 50 en Handling the Camera A WARNING Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases Do not use the flash and LED on people infants small children etc at close range e 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 Keep young children and infants away
58. ow temperature burn may be caused e 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 Be careful with the strap e Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage Battery Handling Precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking overheating burning exploding or causing electrical shocks or burns A DANGER e The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus Charge the battery with the specified charger Do not use any other chargers e Never heat or incinerate batteries e Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry pins fasteners etc Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way by soldering etc If battery fluid gets into your eyes flush your eyes immediately with clear cold running water and seek medical attention immediately Always store batteries out of the reach of smal
59. pendix lt I button Macro mode IP 15 Tripod socket Speaker Battery card compartment 58 EN cover IS P 4 Monitor Symbols amp Icons Shooting Mode 13 12 11 10 Still pictures Shooting mode m Flash mode 3 Silent mode Macro mode Super macro mode 5 Battery check f full power DH charge the battery Flash standby Lit Camera movement Blinks warning flash charge 7 JAF target mark Sound een Je Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time 00 34 10 Current memory CN Recording pictures to the internal memory No icon Recording pictures to the card 11 Self timer Gi 2 Shutter speed Aperture 1 1000 F3 5 etc value Exposure compensation 2 0 2 0 Compression W NORMAL Fite FINE S0100 1SO400 etc e E Ox E H g i Ea R i xipueddy en 59 Playback Mode 1 2 34 5 1 34 5 Sa Ske ies CZ mw Fas 6 Ser 20T Baw ZS Se 15 AAS 20 m9 SS 10 100 0on 10 UN SRT ze 17 1520825 120 1 1413 12 12 Still pictures Movies tem cations A 1 Steni mode 2 Print reservation Number 0 x10 P 32 of prints Battery check fi full power H charge the battery Shutter speed Aperture 1 1000 F3 5 etc value 8 White balance WB AUTO SE Ch r E ER 21 10 File number 11 Number of frames 4 Playing time Total 00 14 00 34 recording time
60. press 2 Aal button Changing picture brightness Exposure compensation Printing pictures Shooting mode Changing picture brightness Press AAL in shooting mode use the arrow pad to select preferred brightness and press t e Adjustable from 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV suoljesedo uoung Use lt I gt to change the display Playback mode Printing pictures Display a picture to print out in playback mode connect the camera to the printer and then press AAL to print the picture Direct printing PictBridge P 30 O lt 1 button Shooting pictures close to the subject Macro mode Press IW in shooting mode to select the macro mode Press 8 to set OFF Macro off Cancels macro mode d Macro mode This mode lets you shoot from as close as 10 cm 3 9 in when the zoom is set for the zoom out angle and as close as 60 cm 23 6 in when the zoom is set for the zoom in angle to your subject ed Super macro mode This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm 1 2 in to your subject The zoom position is fixed automatically and cannot be changed e Zoom and flash cannot be used in super macro mode en 15 Button operations 16 en V button Self timer shooting Press V in shooting mode to select ON or OFF for the self timer Press 25 to set OFF Cancel the self timer ON Set the self timer e After setting the self timer press the shutter button completely Then the sel
61. r lighting such as when near a window e When there is no white in the center of the frame VS WB Adjusting the color of a picture P 21 Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene e Often bright subjects such as snow turn out darker than their natural colors Adjusting A i4 toward makes the subject closer to their real shades Conversely when you are shooting dark subjects it can be effective to adjust toward Sometimes using the flash may not produce the brightness exposure that was intended VS Aal button Changing picture brightness Exposure compensation Printing pictures P 15 Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Set the flash to CH fill in to activate fill in flash You can shoot a subject against backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark CH is effective not only for shooting against backlight but also for shooting under fluorescent and other artificial lighting VS D gt button Flash shooting P 16 Setting A E4 to is effective when shooting against backlight Ss Aal button Changing picture brightness Exposure compensation Printing pictures P 15 When FACE DETECT is set to ON faces in pictures appears bright since adequate exposure for the detected face can be obtained even under backlight conditions VS FACE DETECT Focusing on a face P 23 Jo eJowed noA mouy o Buie g en 41 Getting to know your camera better 42 en
62. rinter is compatible with PictBridge refer to the printer s instruction manual e For printers standard settings available printing modes the setting items such as paper sizes and printer s specifications such as available types of paper how to install the papers and ink cassettes etc refer to the printer s instruction manual EASY PRINT 7 In playback mode display the picture you want to print out on the monitor 2 Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable provided with the camera into the multi connector of the camera and the printer s USB port Multi connector Connector cover USB cable e The EASY PRINT START screen is displayed 3 Press AWIL e Printing starts e When printing is finished the picture selection screen is displayed To print another picture press lt I gt to select a picture and press Ai4 ih EASY PRINT START d PC CUSTOM PRINT gt OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable Other print modes and print settings CUSTOM PRINT 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P 30 to display the screen for Step 3 above and then press 2 2 Select CUSTOM PRINT and press fe gt EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT 3 Follow the operation guide to adjust print settings Selecting a print mode PRINT MODE SEET PRINT Prints the selected picture Z IT ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored in the internal MULTI PRINT memory or the card MULTI PRINT Prints one p
63. s Shooting mode Playback mode Memory indicator When using the internal memory No icon When using a card DN Note e Do not open the battery card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking as the lamp is indicating that it is reading or writing data Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable Appendix 48 en SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important A operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product If the product is used without observing the information given under this DANGER SCH symbol serious injury or death may result A WARNING If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol injury or death may result If the product is used without observing the information given under this AN CAUTION symbol minor personal injury damage to the equipment or loss of valuable data may result WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK NEVER DISASSEMBLE EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT General Precautions Read All Instructions Before y
64. s the POWER button once again The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with A V lt in the supplied instruction manual Set the date and time The date and time screen Y M D Hour N D TIME Minute BIR Date formats Y M D M D Y D M Y Cancels the setting a Press the ART and VS buttons to select Y e The first two digits of the year are fixed Afi4 0 button V amp button CANCEL b Press the gt button c Press the Afi4 0 and V s buttons to select M M a Z CANCEL e Mend SPINS PEJS YANO EN Set the date and time d Press the gt button e Press the ARA and VX buttons to select D SE Y M D TIME A PL 26 A A VA v f Press the E button CANCEL fiend g Press the Afi4 0 and V buttons to select the hours and minutes e The time is displayed in the 24 hour format TIME A PLP 30 AAD h Press the E button CANCEL fend L Press the AA and V buttons to amp select Y M D Y M D TIME A N EKI Y M D Z CANCEL gt iend SET OK Quick Start Guide j After all settings have been set press ES e For a more accurate setting press when the time signal hits 00 seconds The number of storable still pictures is displayed SEN Take a picture a Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip b Focus O a C Go A a Shutter Button ci D E Press
65. se any other type of charger xipueddy Using your charger abroad The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60Hz around the world However depending on the country or area you are in the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet For details ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your charger en 47 Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card The internal memory and card are the camera s media for recording pictures similar to film in a film camera Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer Unlike portable storage media the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity Index area i You can use this space to write the contents of the card OLYMPUS KD xD Picture Card 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card Do not touch this area directly Compatible cards xD Picture Card 16MB 2GB Type H M Standard Using the internal memory or card You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operation
66. tery has been removed from the camera e The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day If the battery is in the camera for a short period of time the date and time setting will be reset earlier than this Before taking important pictures check that the date and time settings are correct 1 4 q eJowed noA mouy o Duc en 39 Getting to know your camera better AO en Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus depending on the subject When the subject is not in the center of the frame e Place the subject in the center of the frame lock the focus on the subject and then recompose your picture US Shutter button Shooting pictures Recording movies P 11 The subject is moving quickly e Focus the camera on a point roughly the same distance away as the subject you want to shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway and then recompose your picture and wait for the subject to enter the frame Subjects that are difficult to focus on e Under certain types of conditions it is difficult to focus using auto focus Subject with an extremely Subject without vertical bright area in the center of lines the frame Subjects at different Fast moving subject The subject is not in the distances center of the frame In these cases focus focus lock on an object with high co
67. the digital zoom part of the image is cropped and enlarged The greater the magnification the grainier the picture appears US Zoom lever Zooming while shooting Close up playback P 17 Increasing the ISO sensitivity e When you increase the ISO setting noise which appears as spots of unwanted color or unevenness in the color can be introduced and give the picture a grainy appearance This camera is equipped with a function to allow shooting at high sensitivity while suppressing noise however increasing the ISO sensitivity can result in some noise depending on the shooting conditions VS ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity P 22 Taking pictures with the SCENE mode set to Ke A 2 or Si e When taking pictures of dark subjects using the above scene modes the picture may appear grainy VS SCENE Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation P 13 Taking pictures with the correct color e The reason why there are sometimes differences between the actual colors and the colors recorded in a picture is related to the light source illuminating the subject WB is the function that helps the camera determine the true colors Normally the AUTO setting provides the optimal white balance but depending on the subject results may be better if you manually adjust the WB setting e When the subject is in the shade on a sunny day e When the subject is illuminated by both natural light and indoo
68. web sites S 1920 x 1080 e Suitable for playing pictures at Wide screen TV COMPRESSION Fite FINE Nom NORMAL Shooting at high quality Shooting at normal quality Movie image quality IMAGE SIZE VGA 640 x 480 QVGA 320 x 240 VS Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies P 42 20 En RESET Changing the shooting functions back to default settings NO YES Restore shooting functions back to default settings Functions restored to the factory default settings Function Factory default setting Ref Page SCENE Yg NIGHT PORTRAIT Se Normal display IMAGE SIZE Still picture Movie ee Se FACE DETECT SCENE Scene Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the situation This can be set only when the mode dial is set to SCENE e By switching to another scene most settings will be changed to the default settings of each scene VS SCENE Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation P 13 CAMERA MENU suolesedo nus NN Leen See Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically for natural color regardless of the light source sO Sunny day For shooting under a clear sky Cloudy day For shooting under a cloudy sky Gel Tungsten light For shooting u
69. x digital zoom Max 20x Zoom out Turn the zoom lever to the W side Zoom in Turn the zoom lever to the T side Zoom bar The zoom bar appears white when the current zoom position is within the optical zoom area When the digital zoom activates the zoom bar appears yellow and the image is further enlarged Playback mode Switching the picture display Single frame playback e Use the arrow pad to browse pictures Close up playback Index display Turn and hold the zoom lever to e Use the arrow pad to selecta the T side to incrementally zoom picture for playback and in up to 10 times the original press to play back the size and to the W side to zoom single frame of the picture out selected e Press the arrow pad during close up playback to scroll the picture in the indicated direction When returning to the single frame playback press ep suoljesedo uoung en 1 Menu operations Ben Menu operations CO button Shooting mode gt button Playback mode wl E About the menus Press MENU to display the top menu on the monitor e The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode Top menu CAMERA MENU items Still picture shooting mode L Arrow pad AV Ji CAMERA MENU MAGE T WANNY AUTO T cl AUTO Eet Asa LC Sg 1 Sep OFF 4 x PANORAMA gt MA m sE MOM FACE DETECT OFF EXIT ae SET OK EXIT gt Mend e Sel

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