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Olympus C-2020ZOOM Digital Camera User Manual

1. NORMAL SHQ SETUP SOFT SQ SETUP m 1 2 Set the Mode dial to P A S M or Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select EJ 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select NORMAL or SOFT 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu The setting will remain until it is readjusted 172 SHQ SETUP You can select non compression for the SHQ mode il Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select SHQ SETUP 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select JPEG or TIFF non compression 6 Press the left arrow on the a Jog dial to confirm the setting ALL RESET Press the OK button to save SHASETUP d JPEG the setting Press again to SQ SETUP TIFF cancel the Menu v 1 2
2. 67 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting a If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 68 TAKING A PICTURE USING THE SELFTIMER Selftimer Remote control signal When the shutter is released the Shutter release Selftimer Remote control signal button lights for approx 10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds before the picture is taken To stop the activated selftimer press the Menu button Menu button Note e The Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled after a picture is taken using the Selftimer 69 TAKING A PICTURE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Remote control window Selftimer Remote control signal Compose the picture aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to take a picture e The Selftimer Remote control signal blinks for approx 3 seconds before the picture is taken If the signal does not blink when the Shutter release button is pressed move closer to the camera and press it again The signal does not light when there is frequency interference I
3. Display mode Record mode Recording mode Protect Movie Shutter speed Exposure Random print picture er oo Battery DAHO i F2 0_1 800 2 0 check A A j Ay Ww e 99 12 23 21 56 932 i nn l Frame Image memory Number of storable Date Time number blocks pictures 20 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off Olympus is not responsible for any damage 21 LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especially in low temperatures NiMH batteries are recommended Do not use manganese batteries they may overheat and destroy the camera 22 i Make sure that the camera power is off A Set the battery compartment open close lever to S to open the cover Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly Do not press the edge of the battery compartment cover 4 Press the mark and set the lever to The lever will not move unless the cover is closed Note e Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries e Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment If the cam
4. 50 Available Shutter Speed Settings ISO AUTO 100 200 400 1 1 800 4 1 800 2 1 800 1 1 800 unit seconds Note e When the right exposure cannot be attained the shutter speed display will blink and A amp A overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor e Shutter speed setting is valid only when the Shutter priority mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 51 MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion eoecococococsocooooooocooooooooo il Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture and shutter speed settings are displayed H select the Manual mode p 89 Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture Press the top bottom arrows to select the shutter speed Available settings vary depending on the selected ISO sensitivity Shutter speed Aperture Note e When the right exposure cannot be attained the displays will blink and A overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor Manual settings are valid only when the Manual mode is selected Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canc
5. For using picture effects p 124 For formatting the card p 125 For making adjustments All reset p 170 Sharpness p 172 Beep sound p 175 Rec view p 176 Brightness p 181 Date set p 28 Meters feet p 183 For selecting the recording mode SQ HQ p 127 115 SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely i Set the Mode dial to amp A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select X A 4 Press the right arrow on the Oe 4 OFF A Jog dial then press the WB top bottom arrows to select ISO ON FUNCTION Wi appears on the contro panel v 116 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE SELFTIMER Shutter release button When the shutter is released the Selftimer Remote Selftimer Remote control signal control signal lights for approx 10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds before the movie is recorded To stop the activated selftimer p
6. Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted e The number of storable pictures is reduced the most and the recording time is the longest when TIFF is used p 36 e The resolution is 1600 x 1200 pixels for JPEG and TIFF 173 SQ SETUP You can select the file size and compression level for the SQ mode VGA NOR MAL VGA HIGH SQSETUP XGA NOR MAL XGA HIGH 1 2 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select SQ SETUP 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the setting 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note masse e The setting will remain until it is readjusted See page 36 for the number of pixels and the number of storable pictures 174 BEEP SOUND You can select the volume of the operating beep sound il Set the Mode dial to P A S M or J A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 4 Press the top
7. 88 A S M MODE You can select Aperture priority mode Shutter priority mode or Manual mode for A S M on the Mode dial 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M E A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select A S M MODE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select A Aperture priority S Shutter priority or M Manual 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note ey e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 89 DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor eecocooooooocoocoooocoocoooooo i Set the Mode dial to gt e The LCD monitor turns on automatically A The camera will check the card If there is a problem D blinks on the control panel e If Card format is necessary the camera automatically enters the Card format mode p 100 Recording mode The last picture taken Frame Battery check Protect number Recording mode and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor for five seconds The Date Print and Protect indicator will also appe
8. 1 24 Inserting SmartMedia cece ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeseaes 26 Adjusting the date and time oo cece cee eeeeeeneeeneeeeeeeeee 28 Learning the basics 30 Holding the camera 30 Adjusting the diopter 231 Proper shutter release 31 Basic operating procedure aia How to use the Mode dial 133 Checking the card 0 1 34 Checking the batteries eee 35 Checking the number of storable pictures 36 How to use the M nu cc ccceeeceeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeeeeeees 37 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS ssscsssssssssssssseesseessseessneeees 39 Record Mode Taking PICtUreS irsini paidi 40 Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder 40 Taking pictures using the LCD monitor 42 QUICK VIEW iriri un EA ESR 44 Focus lock 45 Autofocus 46 Working range 48 Aperture priority MOde ccsccsssccssssessossessseenteessssensseesstensees 49 Shutter priority mode ee eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeatees 50 Manual mode se ZOOM a cist ieivvscsaset svccuaseceesecuusctsedevedteuitsusiadvssisendessst Exposure Compensation 0 00 ee eee eee eee eeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 Using the flash 155 Spot metering mode Macro Mode Macro Spot metering MOE cceceeeereeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaes 61 Manual fOCUS cceccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeee
9. Note When picture data is displayed the frame number will not be displayed e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 92 INDEX DISPLAY MODE Multiple pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor i Set the Mode dial to M A Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor e It may take a few seconds before the picture is displayed Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding pictures Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select preceding pictures 4 Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dial to select the succeeding group of pictures Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to select the preceding group of pictures e Da a BI 5 Press the Zoom lever toward T to display the currently selected picture in one frame Note ce e The number of frames can be selected from 4 9 or 16 p 184 e Press the Info button to display the frame number Press it again to make it disappear 93 CLOSE UP DISPLAY MODE 3X INSPECTION Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor i Set the Mode dial to and display the picture you want to enlarge A With each press of the Zoom lever toward T the picture is enlarged 1 5X 2X 2 5X and 3X e Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X Use the Jog dial to select the section of the picture to view
10. 4 To select another picture select 1X and move the Jog dial 94 PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep i Set the Mode dial to gt to protect A Press the OK button monitor picture is displayed and display the picture you want amp appears on the LCD e To cancel protection press the OK button again while the e Protection setting canceling are also available in the Index Display mode p 93 and the Close Up display mode p 94 SSE SSS SSS a e The protected picture will not be deleted with All Frame erase but will be deleted with Card format e Protection is not available when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 95 ONE FRAME ERASE You can delete pictures you do not need i Set the Mode dial to gt and display the picture you want to erase A Press the Erase button to display 8 NOLS Press the OK button with YES selected to erase the picture e To cancel press the OK button with NO selected One Frame erase is also available in the Index Display mode p 93 and the Close Up SQ display mode p 94 NE e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card e When t
11. E The Olympus high resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital tele mode make possible photographs equivalent to 7 5X zoom E Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 15 seconds in the HQ mode E In addition to an optical viewfinder a 1 8 4 5 cm wide angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images can be enlarged 3 times E Easy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen E A removable SmartMedia SSFDC memory card with Panorama function is provided E With the provided Video output connector PAL pictures can be viewed on a TV E Direct printing available via an optional Olympus printer allowing you to print out images whenever you need them in any quantity Not available with the NTSC system 13 14 CAMEDIA I PREPARATION CHECKING THE CONTENTS 16 Camera Lens cap RS 232C PC serial cable Warranty card Registration card Conversion connector for Macintosh x aN Software CD s Instructions Remote control instructions CH AA alkaline batteries 4 pieces SP SmartMedia Static free case SSFDC 8MB Py Write protect adhesive seals 4 pieces Instructions 17 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Selftimer Remote control Control panel P 20 signal P 67 116 Remote control Zoom lever window P
12. q and ISO appear on the control panel If the ISO sensitivity is set to auto it will be changed to 100 e When AUTO is selected the flash will fire automatically when necessary e When is selected the flash will fire every time a picture is taken 73 Control panel 8 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 9 Set the extension flash to the calibration mode 10 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Available only in the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off p 170 The extension flash may fire accidentally depending on the circumstances The automatic exposure is calibrated for the main flash only and may not work properly with the extension flash e With Exposure compensation the amount of light can be changed for the main flash only e When shooting from a close distance using the extension flash is not recommended to avoid over exposure The Slow shutter synchronization flash mode can be used p 75 74 SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH MODE You can set the flash to fire during the first or second half of a slow shutter speed s release duration
13. 70 119 P 53 111 Diopter adjustment dial P 31 Strap hole P 21 Flash P 55 Connector cover Flash synchronization socket P 73 AC adapter connector P 24 Video output connector PAL P 102 Computer connector 4 RS 232C P 144 159 Card compartment cover P 26 18 Flash button P 55 Erase button P 96 Jog dial P 37 Mode dial P 33 B Shutter release button P 31 Spot Macro button P 59 Info button P 92 pace Zoom lever Viewfinder P 19 P 53 111 OK button P 38 LCD monitor LCD monitor P 20 ON OFF button P 42 106 Menu button P 37 Card access lamp P 31 Ade E LRexa ees Battery compartment open close Threaded mount bottom lever bottom P 22 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp flash p 55 Autofocus mark p 40 106 Green lamp focus Backlighting p 40 106 correction mark p 56 19 CONTROL PANEL Flash mode tion flash Manual white balance Macro mode Slow shutter synchroniza eal flash Manual focus Aa SEE Sequential mi shooting Card error Writing ISO Exposure a a Auto bracket N aucun mode control Number of storable pictures Spot metering mode Battery check LCD MONITOR
14. It is especially great for taking photographs of night views il Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select sLow 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select 1 or 2 SLOW appears on the control panel e Select 1 for capturing images at the beginning of the shutter release duration The taillights of a moving car will have a forward streak Select 2 for capturing images at the end of the shutter release duration The taillights of a moving car will have a receding streak When 2 is selected the flash will fire a pre flash before the regular flash Control panel 75 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e This mode can be used with both the main flash and an extension flash e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off p 170 76 DIGITAL TELE MODE When used with the 3X optical zoom you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph il Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu P
15. The picture has obscured edge s The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens P 30 The shooting distance was too close Use the LCD monitor P 42 106 191 SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment Printer P 330NE P 330E TV SmartMedia reader writer Personal computer Camera Conversion lens Printer Z a adapter P 300E P 150E Remote control Tele Conversion lens Wi i Wide conversion ST 9 Macro conversion lens Printer P 300E P 150E Personal computer 192 ERROR CODES LCD monitor Error D There is no card in the camera Insert a SmartMedia card NO CARD SmartMedia erase unwanted pictures or transfer the data to a personal computer and free up space in the SmartMedia D No more photographs can be taken Replace the CARD FULL D A write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or the card is for Display mode only The camera WRITE PROTECT cannot enter Record Erase or Card format mode The camera cannot enter Record Display or p Erase mode If cleaning the connector does not CARD ERROR help or if Card format mode cannot be entered this card cannot be used and may be damaged 193 OPTIO
16. il Set the Mode dial to gt The LCD monitor turns on automatically A Display a picture with amp on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select amp PLAY To cancel press the Menu button 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select START 6 Press the OK button to start the movie Press the OK button during the movie to pause it Press it again to restart 8 Press the Menu button during the movie to stop it e The following operations can be performed during pause Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to pause at the beginning of the movie Press the bottom arrow to pause at the ending of the movie Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to start the movie Press the left arrow to play it backwards Note a e Movies can be played on a TV as well p 102 131 CARD SETUP ALL FRAME ERASE il Set the Mode dial to PJ A Display a picture with amp on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select 5 6 Press the OK button to display S ves no NO i 132 Press the OK button with YES selected to erase all the pic
17. prevent blurry pictures 31 BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE il Remove the lens cap A Set the Mode dial to P A S M X or to turn on the power A S M P and amp set the camera to the Record mode The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on the control panel sets the camera to the Display mode The LCD monitor will be turned on After use set the Mode dial to OFF to turn off the power e The lens will retract and the display on the LCD monitor and the control panel will disappear Note Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card lf you do not operate the camera for three minutes the camera will be set to the stand by mode After four hours in the stand by mode the power turns off automatically Time varies depending on the type of batteries used e The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced 32 HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Movie picture recording Program Power off Display P or A S M Still picture recordin
18. A REC VIEW FILE NAME NAME RESET IOI AUTO FILE m ft v 2 2 Note When a card with a file number larger than the last file number is used the file numbers will continue from the larger number When the maximum file number 9999 is reached the number of 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FILE NAME 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select NAME RESET or AUTO FILE 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full yet and no more pictures can be taken The setting will remain until it is readjusted 180 LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Still Picture Record Menu i Set the Mode dial to P A S M DJ A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 181 A REC VIEW FILE NAME Cy SETUP m ft v 2 2 gt IE 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select I 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP then press the OK but
19. C 2500L C 21 C 920ZOOM C 2000ZOOM C 900ZOOM C 830L C 840L C 820L C 420L C 1400XL C 1400L C 1000L x x x x x x x xlOlOIOIO x x x x x xK x xlOJOIOIO When taken with other models and displayed printed with the C 2020ZO00M Models Display Direct print 4 C 2500L OQ C 21 C 920ZOOM C 2000ZOOM C 900ZOOM C 830L C 840L C 820L C 420L C 1400XL C 1400L C 1000L w ony in images taken in the SQ mode can be displayed Close up display is not 42 Sn he images taken in the SQ mode can be printed 3 Images taken in the TIFF mode cannot be printed 4 When connected to the P 300E P 150E printer w ao w wo CJOJOJOJOJO OJOJOJO JOJO CJOJOJOJOJOJOJOJOJO O 195 Product type Recording System Still Movie Memory No of storable pictures Erase Image pickup element Recording image White balance Lens Photometric system Exposure control Aperture Shutter speed Still Movie Working range 196 SPECIFICATIONS Digital camera for shooting and displaying Digital recording JPEG TIFF with Design rule for Camera File system support QuickTime Motion JPEG support 3V 3 3V SmartMedia 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Approx 1 shot TIFF 8MB Approx 5 shots SHQ 8MB Approx 16 shots HQ 8MB Approx 13 shots XGA High 8MB Approx 38 shots XGA Norm
20. No part of these written materials or software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system without prior permission in writing from 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 in these written materials or of the software Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice 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 If you have any questions about this product please consult your nearest Olympus dealer in the provided Authorized Distributors List Refer to the Technical Hotline Numbers for technical support and the Authorized Distributors for repair service etc PRECAUTIONS This camera is not recommended for commercial use or for use under severe conditions This camera is a precision instrument Use caution when handling the unit Do not apply strong vibration or pressure to the camera or lens as this may cause damage to the finely tuned internal parts In case of proble
21. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e Make sure to press the OK button while amp is displayed on the LCD monitor Note Set the date beforehand Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 e When using the P 330NE P 330E printer Date Print must be set on the printer It may take a while to store data in the card 142 INDEX PRINT CARD You can store data for making index prints p 138 coescoococoocococoooooocoooooooo 1 Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD INDEX e To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu e Make sure to press the OK button while CARD INDEX is displayed on the LCD monitor Note e The print format varies depending on the printer or lab used e Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed e Unless OF
22. bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select HIGH LOW or OFF Still Picture Record Menu A ALL RESET 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting SHQ SETUP OFF SR SET Press the OK button to save m 4 HIGH the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note me i e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 175 REC VIEW Rec view lets you select whether to display the image after recording 176 Still Picture Record Menu A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow A REC VIEW 4 _ OFF FILE NAME saul m ft v 2 21 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select REC VIEW 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select OFF Rec view off or ON Rec view on 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 177 FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering s
23. display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the recording mode The selected recording mode appears on the control panel 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Control panel 127 6 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Mode Resolution SQ 160 x 120 5 frames sec HQ 320 x 240 5 frames sec Note The seconds remaining varies according to the recording mode p 104 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will change to HQ when the power is turned off p 170 128 MOVIE PICTURE DISPLAY MENU When the Mode dial is set to gt anda movie picture is displayed on the LCD monitor p 37 Monitor display PLAY For displaying movie pictures as a movie p 130 For performing All Frame erase or Card format p 132 134 For making adjustments Beep sound p 175 Index Display adjustment p 184 Brightness p 181 Date set p 28 129 PLAYING MOVIES You can play movies you have recorded will appear on the LCD monitor for movies 130 Peer ereeecccccccccccecoccecceee
24. enclosed Macintosh conversion connector allows you to connect your camera to a Macintosh computer It cannot be used to connect a Macintosh to a printer Macintosh Serial port Computer connector ord lt m Conversion connector RS 232C PC serial for Macintosh cable Note mex Se a EE EE eIn order to prevent battery consumption the use of the optional AC adapter is recommended 158 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER il Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF A Connect the RS 232C PC serial cable to the computer s serial port Remove the lens cap and connect the cable to the camera s Computer connector Set the Mode dial on the camera to DJ Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer Note E E e Do not connect when the power of the camera is on as it may cause a camera malfunction Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended for computer downloads e Camera functions will be disabled while the camera is connected to a computer e The computer cannot communicate with the camera while the camera is connected to a TV 159 TRANSFERRING DATA FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card PCMCIA slot or an external PC card ea reader writer using the optional PC Card AN E Adapter AN FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data
25. fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken or increased when a picture is erased HOW TO USE THE MENU 1 Set the Mode dial A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further To move the cursor vertically selections Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally 37 5 Press the top bottom arrows i to adjust the item 6 When finished press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the adjustment Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu Scroll LCD monitor F2 0 1 800 2 0 gt lt DOFF D pixy D pagto 4 Scroll 1 3 page Note 1 In the Record mode you can take pictures without pressing the OK button The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the adjustment and the Menu e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset some adjustments will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off p 170 38 CAMEDIA 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER 40 Autofocus mark Green lamp Set the Mode dial to P or A S M Compose the pictur
26. for the supplied panorama application to successfully assemble panorama images When a picture is taken in the TIFF non compression recording mode it will be recorded in the SHQ JPEG mode 84 CARD SETUP CARD FORMAT You can format the card i Set the Mode dial to p or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select H press the OK button to display NO 6 Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and D NO press the OK button When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor 85 Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card e Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 86 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE You can select the Standard Quality mode SQ or the High Quality modes HQ
27. gt appears on the LCD monitor e To cancel press the Shutter release button again Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the number of pictures to be printed 4 Press the OK button ASQ th appears on the LCD 2 monitor XN ig LN 5 Repeat until all the selections ax oh 23456 are made PETA 99 12 56 32 Note SE e With the P 330NE P 330E printer the number of pictures to be printed must be set on the printer Pictures with a frame number greater than 256 cannot be printed e The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed e To cancel all of the selections select Z in the Print All card mode p 141 e Functions may not work fully depending on the printer or the lab used It may take a while to store data in the card 139 STILL PICTURE DISPLAY MENU CARD PRINT When the Mode dial is set to gt and a still picture is displayed on the LCD monitor Page 2 2 of the Menu p 37 140 Monitor display For storing data for Print All card p 141 For storing data for Date Print card p 142 For storing data for Index Print card p 143 PRINT ALL CARD You can store data for printing all the pictures in the card p 138 1 Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture 2 Press the Menu button to di
28. immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode and check the movie you have just recorded il When the Mode dial is set to quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice e The LCD monitor will display the last movie recorded A To return to the Record mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or the Shutter release button 108 FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks follow the procedure below to obtain focus This is called focus lock Viewfinder i Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Autofocus mark A Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to start recording Note e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 110 109 WORKING RANGE The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at oo However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject especially with Telephoto shooting Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Record movies at a distance between 0 2m co e Subjects closer than 0 2m may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to rec
29. incorrectly set Adjust the brightness P 181 It is under sunlight Block the sunlight The LCD monitor is broken Have it repaired When the camera is connected to a computer an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer The cable is not plugged in correctly Connect the cable correctly P 158 The power is OFF Set the Mode dial to turn on the power P 159 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P 22 or use the optional AC adapter P 24 The serial port is not selected correctly Use the operating system software to make sure the serial port is selected correctly There is no available serial port Make one available by following the computer s instructions 189 PROBLEMS WITH IMAGES The picture is out of focus The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button P 30 31 The viewfinder s autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject Position the autofocus frame on the subject or use the focus lock P 45 109 The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth The mode was not selected correctly Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 0 2 m 0 8 m For further distances shoot with the Standard mode P 48 60 The Shutter release button was pressed r
30. instrument Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks Do not touch the contact area of the card 27 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time A Press the Menu button to display the Menu e See page 37 for how to use the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow LCD monitor 4 Press the top bottom arrows A 2 a 1 800 2 0 on the Jog dial to select ISO amp FUNCTION x g 5 Press the right arrow on the SETUP Jog dial to select SETUP then at press the OK button v Still Picture Record Menu A REC VIEW FILE NAME m _ SETUP m ft v 2 2 28 6 Select the date order using the top bottom arrows on the e 12 23 Jog dial Press the right arrow T y M D on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting year month day 21 56 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting then press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting Repeat until the minute is adjusted 00 will appear for the year 2000 E Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu For accurate setting press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds A Caution The adjusted date will be canceled wh
31. not stop until you cancel the operation Press the Menu button to stop it When the AC adapter is not connected the power turns off automatically after about 30 minutes 98 CARD SETUP ALL FRAME ERASE i Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select 6 5 Press the OK button to display S ves No 6 Press the OK button with YES selected to erase all the pictures in the card To cancel press the OK button with NO selected When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor Protected frames will remain in Des NO the card and the last frame will be displayed p 95 A Caution Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card When a write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode CARD FORMAT You can format the card 100 A A SHQ o py FUNCTIO xy a E MODE D SETUP he v 721 32 E NO 1 Set the Mo
32. off p 170 e When the Mode dial is set to WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD will be reset to off 82 PANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures Iso FUNCTION g CARD SETUP MODE SETUP Vv i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select D 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select PLAY 5 Press the OK button 6 Select the connecting direction right left up down using the Jog dial 83 Take pictures by overlapping the edges of the images A maximum of 10 images can be connected Shutter Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture when shooting to the right a Press the OK button to cancel the Panorama mode and Menu Note The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used Do not move the Zoom lever after shooting the first picture to avoid problems with picture assembly e The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode Because the focus the exposure and the white balance are determined by the first picture do not shoot overly bright dark subjects such as the sun in the first frame e Use of the SQ mode is recommended to save memory Panorama images must be assembled on a computer Follow directions carefully
33. on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ASHQ ON e If the OK button is pressed here the setting will be saved i and the Menu will be canceled T oHe E Enter the number of copi E A ON f nter t e number of copies to 32 be printed on the printer P 300E only then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing e Hy a Note e Set the date beforehand p 28 Date print is not available in the 4 16 cut print modes 154 CAMEDIA 9 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards e IBM PC AT compatible Windows 98 95 NT4 0 Pentium or later CD ROM drive 16MB RAM Windows 98 95 24MB RAM Windows NT 4 0 45MB available HD space Standard RS 232C interface D SUB 9 pin connector Monitor with 256 colors 640 x 480 screen resolution e Apple Macintosh PowerPC 601 or later Mac OS 7 6 1 8 6 CD ROM drive 24MB RAM 45MB available HD space Mac standard serial port Monitor with 256 colors 640 x 480 screen resolution The iMac cannot be used 156 INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE By installing the provided software CAMEDIA Master you can download images to a computer via the serial cable and access the following functions For installation and operation refer to the software s o
34. the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 170 e Images will appear grainy when the ISO is high e When AUTO is selected the ISO is automatically set high in low light situations when the flash is not used to prevent blurring from camera movement e The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film but the numbers are for reference only e The higher the ISO the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required 123 PICTURE EFFECTS You can select from two picture effects i Set the Mode dial to amp A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting FUNCTION 6 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note LSS SS SS SS a SS SS
35. to 9 while comparing Original and New 4 When you are happy with the new image click on OK 165 This will sharpen the selected image Pere eeecccecccccccccccscscccce il Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double click on it This will display the selected image 166 A Select Image Template E e e ean Superimpose on the menu ipus i E bar This will display the compose window Select a template and click on Apply This will display the preview image 4 When you are happy with the sample image click on OK The composed image will be displayed There are a lot of functions for editing images in addition to those mentioned here See the online help of CAMEDIA Master for information on other functions 167 168 CAMEDIA CAMERA SETTINGS e The settings can be adjusted in the Menu Each Menu still picture record menu still picture display menu movie picture record menu and movie picture display menu has different available settings p 64 97 115 129 ALL RESET Clears adjustments and returns to the default settings i Set the Mode dial to P A S M or A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ALL RESET 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial th
36. using the P 300E printer cescoococoococooooooooooooooooo i Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 144 for connection to the printer 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON e If the OK button is pressed here the setting will be saved and the Menu will be canceled 5 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing Note e Select Z to cancel All print as well as the selections made in Random print p 148 e The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended 151 CUT PRINT P 300E P 150E You can make 4 16 cut prints using the P 300E P 150E printer In order to make sticker prints the specialty paper must be set in the P 300E P 150E printer s paper feeder i Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to PJ e See page 144 for connection to the printer A Display the picture you want to print Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select or 116 To cancel press the Menu ASHQ button a k ga TA g Enter the number of cop
37. 1 120 Control panel i Set the Mode dial to A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO Daylight Overcast amp Tungsten light or Fluorescent amp appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Select AUTO in normal situations e The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 170 e Confirm results in the Display mode 121 ISO You can select the sensitivity from auto as well as approx 100 200 and 400 il Set the Mode dial to 2 A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the sensitivity ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other than auto is selected FUNCTION Control panel 122 5 Press
38. F is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 e When using the P 330NE P 330E printer Index Print must be set on the printer It may take a while to store data in the card 143 DIRECT PRINT PRINTING WITH THE P 3OOE P 150E By connecting the camera to the P 300E P 150E printer with the direct connect cable pictures can be printed directly from the camera Make sure that the power of the printer and the camera are off before connecting il Remove the lens cap A Connect the computer connector of the camera to the serial port of the printer with the provided RS 232C cable and conversion connector for Mac Turn on the printer Computer connector 144 Set the Mode dial to gt to turn on the LCD monitor 4 Select the picture you want to print using the Jog dial 5 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer P 300E only then press the DIRECT PRINT button on the printer to start printing Note e The power of the printer and the camera must be OFF in order to be connected e If the printer does not start printing when the DIRECT PRINT button is pressed turn off the printer connect the cables correctly turn on the printer and press the DIRECT PRINT button again e The LCD monitor display goes off during printing and other operations are disabled e The date can be printed as well p 154 e The use of the optional AC ada
39. IA Master s e 163 11 12 6 CAMERA SETTINGS sssssssssesssssssessesssessseeseees 169 A ESC tac Set na a eeni e e eea conaccedsatah Seseeauka cts ECO SiE 170 SHaIPNeSS vee cesces aia r a a Ee e E a aAa Ee aaa 172 SLOE 10 o AAEE E niente 173 SQSetUD iiiaae eh t ti ieie a aee 174 Beep SOuUNi2 2 a ee al E 175 FROG VOW 18e 8s setesonusecehneseetoccnsasesouesnsdinanecdaesebbneraecgenousenoceneers 176 File NUMBS lise eeesseeteeie dee a i 178 LGD brightness 3 0 3 6 ki ae ne eae haan 181 Meters Feet selection cceeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeseneeeteaaees 183 Index display adjUStMent 0 eee cece eee eteeeeeseeeeaeenaes 184 MISCELLANEOUS ccssscsssssssssssesssssssssssnsssesseees 185 Questions ANd ANSWETS ceceeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeateats 186 Troubleshooting scsesseesseesscersseereseseseeceesessersseesessrsesseseeeees 188 Syst m CHANTS irie ii eanit neee ERa aari EEEE na 192 Error cod Sma aene ansa An Naaa AAE aaae dirae ae iadair 193 Optional REMS aadi 194 Notes on display and backlight sessesseessesresnerrerrnerrerrnrreene 194 Compatibility of the picture data eeeeeeeeeeeeneneee 195 Specification S e ia aa arre ties NTE eA ced 196 MAIN FEATURES E This camera s 2 110 000 pixel CCD and Olympus high resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality in its class E Various exposure modes make advanced shooting possible
40. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Record mode No of pictures VGA NORMAL 1 4 frames sec VGA HIGH 1 4 frames sec XGA NORMAL 1 4 frames sec XGA HIGH 1 4 frames sec 1 2 frames sec JPEG 0 7 frames sec TIFF Numbers above are for reference only Note The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode When using the extension flash set the speed fast enough to follow the sequential shooting Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode e Since the shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1 30 second max to prevent camera movement the resulting picture may be darker than expected The speed and the max number of pictures vary depending on the recording mode etc e The speed will be slower with AF 2 66 SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select cyi Dave 4 C Oi appears on the control panel
41. NAL ITEMS Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras AC Adapter Camera Case Standard SmartMedia Card 8 16 32 64MB Special Function SmartMedia Cards Template Card 4MB Calendar Card 4MB Title Card 4MB FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter PC Card Adapter NiMH Batteries NiMH Battery Charger SmartMedia Reader Writer NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT e The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the LCD monitor have a limited service life If they begin to darken or flicker contact your nearest service center In cold conditions the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly To avoid this keep the camera warm when using in cold temperatures Backlight performance will return to normal under normal temperature conditions e When the color LCD monitor shows different pictures some pixels may not change color and remain on or off This phenomenon may be due to a lag in some circuits but is considered to be within the normal operating tolerances of the LCD monitor In addition the brightness of the color LCD monitor may vary between pictures 194 COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed or printed with this camera When taken with the C 2020ZOOM and displayed printed with other models Models Display Direct print 4
42. OLYMPUS PREPARATIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA Mls CEEESNECUs C 2020ZOOM m Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use m We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other company and product names are registered trademarks and or trademarks of their respective owners IMPORTANT NOTICE 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 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Copyright Notice All rights reserved
43. SHQ A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the recording mode The selected recording mode appears on the control panel 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Control panel 87 6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Mode Resolution Compression SQ 640 x 480 VGA Standard 1024 x 768 XGA HQ 1600 x 1200 Standard SHQ 1600 x 1200 Minimal JPEG No TIFF larger file size Note e You can select VGA 640 x 480 pixels or XGA 1024 x 768 pixels for the SQ mode p 174 e You can select JPEG compression or TIFF non compression for the SHQ mode p 173 The number of storable pictures varies according to the recording mode TIFF requires more room in the card than other modes p 36 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will change to HQ when the power is turned off p 170 e When the Mode dial is set to 9 SHQ will change to HQ e While HQ and SHQ images have the same number of pixels SHQ uses lower compression allowing for better image quality when enlarged It may take a little longer to record or display images in the SHQ mode
44. SS SS SS Se Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off p 170 124 CARD SETUP CARD FORMAT You can format the card E set the Mode dial to amp 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select H press the OK button to display ves no 6 Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor 125 Note Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 126 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE You can select the Standard Quality mode SQ or the High Quality mode HQ il Set the Mode dial to amp A Press the Menu button to
45. al 8MB Approx 32 shots VGA High 8MB Approx 82 shots VGA Normal 8MB One frame erase All frames erase 1 2 inch CCD solid state image pickup 2 110 000 pixels gross 1600 x 1200 pixels HQ SHQ TIFF modes 640 x 480 pixels SQ mode VGA 1024 x 768 pixels SQ mode XGA Full auto TTL Manual daylight overcast tungsten light fluorescent Olympus lens 6 5 19 5 mm F2 0 2 8 8 elements in 6 groups equivalent to 35 105 mm lens on 35 mm camera aspherical glass Digital ESP metering system Spot metering system Program auto Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual W F2 0 11 0 T F2 8 11 0 Used with mechanical shutter Auto ISO setting 1 1 800 sec 16 1 800 sec with manual setting 1 30 1 10000 sec 0 2 0 8 m Macro mode 0 8 m Standard mode Viewfinder Optical real image viewfinder Autofocus mark Backlighting correction mark LCD monitor LCD monitor 1 8 TFT color LCD display No of pixels Approx 114 000 pixels On screen display Date Time Frame number Protect Recording mode Battery check Picture data Menu Random print etc Battery charging time for flash Approx 6 sec at normal temperature with new batteries Flash working range W Approx 0 8 5 6 m T_ Approx 0 2 3 8m Flash modes Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Red Eye Reducing Flash Fill In Flash
46. al to P or A S M A With each press of the Flash mode button the flash mode will switch from Auto Flash to Red Eye Reducing Flash p 56 Fill In Flash p 57 and Flash Off p 57 e The selected flash mode except Auto Flash will appear on the control panel If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash is ready to fire ANG Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to Auto Flash when the power is turned off p 170 58 SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot Macro button Ez us Digital ESP metering Auto focus Spot metering m a o de Macro mode p amp lt 4 g 4 Macro mode Spot metering mode p 61 wo i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Spot Macro button until appears on the control panel e To cancel the Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button several times until G disappears Take a picture Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 59 MACRO MODE You can get as close as 0 2 m to your subject An approx 6 x 8 cm subject can be photographed fully wit
47. ar if they are set When there are no pictures stored in the card NO PICTURE will appear If the battery power is low the Battery check indicator will blink will appear for a movie picture which can be displayed as a movie p 130 Random print I I Date Time Frame number 90 4 With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial you can view the succeeding picture With each press of the left arrow you can view the preceding picture 10 frame jump using the Jog dial e With each press of the bottom arrow you can view the picture 10 frames ahead e With each press of the top arrow you can view the picture 10 frames behind Note e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e When turned on the LCD monitor flashes and pictures appear in about 0 5 2 seconds This is not a malfunction 91 PICTURE DATA You can display picture information settings date file number etc on the LCD monitor il Set the Mode dial to The last picture taken Frame number Recording mode and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor for five seconds M A Press the Info button to display the picture data for that frame for five seconds Protect Recording mode Aperture Shutter speed amp HQ Exposure compensation F 4 800 2 0 White balance ISO sensitivity Date Time File number
48. as been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out Do not store in an area where mothballs are used Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period Why do the subjects eyes sometimes appear red in pictures A This red eye phenomenon occurs with all cameras when a flash is used It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye Red eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting Use of the Red Eye Reducing Pre Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon 186 Q Can use a filter or hood A Olympus does not provide one Q o Can I use an extension flash A Yes you can Please see our Internet home page http www olympus europa com 187 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work No OT 188 The power is OFF Set the Mode dial to turn on the power P 32 The batteries are loaded incorrectly Reload the batteries correctly P 22 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P 22 The batteries are temporarily unable to function Keep the batteries warm while using the camera picture is taken when the Shutter release button is pressed he flash has not finished charging or the previous picture is being written into the card Remove your finger from th
49. ast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 Subjects with no vertical lines Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture p 45 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 Fast moving subjects at close distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 45 WORKING RANGE The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at oo However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject especially with Telephoto shooting Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Take pictures at a distance between 0 2m oo e Subjects closer than 0 2 m may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e Power consumption increases when the LCD monit
50. de dial to and display a still picture A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select H press the OK button to display Es no 6 Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards e Itis highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 101 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed on a TV PAL only Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting 1 Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output connector of the camera and Mideo caple the input connector of the TV A Turn on the TV Set the Mode dial to M 4 Select a pictu
51. e Shutter release button and wait until the Green lamp or the Orange lamp stops blinking P 40 104 There is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card See the Error code chart P 193 The card is full Replace the card delete unwanted pictures or transfer the data to a computer and delete all of the pictures P 26 96 99 132 The batteries ran out Replace the batteries with new ones P 22 The battery power is low Replace the batteries with new ones Do not open the Battery compartment cover when the Card access lamp is blinking P 22 The buffer memory is full Wait until there is room in the buffer P 42 106 A write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or there is no card in the camera Insert a new card in the camera P 26 The Mode dial is setto DJ Set the Mode dial to P A S M or 9 P 33 The flash does not fire The flash mode was set to the Off mode Check the flash mode before shooting P 55 The subject is lighted Set the flash to Fill In mode P 55 57 The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor The camera is in the Record mode Set the Mode dial to J P 90 130 There is no picture in the card NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor P 90 There is a problem with the card See the Error code chart P 193 The LCD monitor is hard to read The brightness may be
52. e by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock p 45 e Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly p 31 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 48 Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture 5 When the Green lamp stops blinking after about 2 43 seconds the camera is ready to take the next picture e The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is 5 blinking A Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note e When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks the flash is being charged p 55 Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 41 TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A With P press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor e With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on automatically Compose the picture using the LCD monitor 4 Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder p 40 e The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start sto
53. e range If the flash goes off too close to someone s eyes it may cause a loss of vision In particular when taking pictures of babies be sure that the distance is at least 1 m Be careful when handling the unit Do not use in an unstable position If you lose your balance you might get hurt Be careful that no foreign substance dirt rain sand can enter the unit particularly when the battery cover or lens barrier is open as it may cause damage To prevent damage do not drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or vibration e This camera is not water resistant Do not put it in water and be careful to protect it from rain sea water etc Do not use the camera outside during a storm or when there is lightning When replacing the batteries make sure the power is OFF If it is left ON it may damage the internal circuits Storage environment To avoid damage or mis operation of the camera only store it where the temperature is 20 60 C and the humidity 10 90 Do not store in humid places as condensation may form and cause damage eTo prevent injuries or accidents keep the camera out of the reach of children Usage environment Do not use where there may be a large concentration of flammable or explosive gases as it may cause a fire or explosion To avoid damage or mis operation of the camera use it only if the temperature is 0 40 C and the humidity 30 90 e Do not move the camera suddenly f
54. ed by this camera Important e Note indicates information you should be aware of e Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERIES To prevent leakage fire or damage please read the instructions carefully and observe the following points Do not heat or throw the batteries into a fire Do not disassemble modify or solder Do not install with inverted polarity Do not let metal objects touch the contacts Do not store or carry loosely with necklaces or hairpins Do not use old batteries together with new ones and do not use different types of batteries at the same time Do not store them in humid places as they may corrode Do not use if something seems to be wrong Do not use if there is leaking swelling a rise in temperature or any other abnormal condition When using them for the first time if there are signs of corrosion or if they are warm please take them back to where they were bought NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet as it may cause a fire or injury If there is a leak lf the liquid gets into your eyes do not rub them Rinse with clean water then seek medical attention immediately lf the liquid gets in contact with your skin or clothing rinse with clean water lf the liquid has leaked inside the battery compartment clean it carefully with a wet rag before inserting ne
55. ed to 100 when the Mode dial is set to A S M e Pictures will appear grainy when the ISO is high e When AUTO is selected the ISO is automatically set high in low light situations when the flash is not used to prevent blurring from camera movement e The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film but the numbers are for reference only e The higher the ISO the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required 81 PICTURE EFFECTS You can select from four picture effects i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 1 800 2 0 BOER FUNCTION 4 B GAD wareBoaRD A VODE j IODE BLACKBOARD 6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note me n J e When letters cannot be recorded clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD selected use the exposure compensation p 54 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned
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57. eled when the power is turned off p 170 52 ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide angle with the 3X zoom lever Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting za Press the lever to W to choose wide angle shooting Note E e When used with the Digital tele mode you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph p 77 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 53 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 1 3 steps Adjust when the subject is mostly bright Adjust when the subject is mostly dark il Set the Mode dial to P or A S M For A S M the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected p 89 A When P is selected press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor e With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on automatically The exposure setting will be displayed Exposure compensation Press the right arrow on the F2 1 800 2 0 Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment appears on the control Z panel f E ry 2 0 40 20 L A PAS lt Fe LS j gt e Not available in the Manual mode e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure comp
58. en press the right arrow 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select EB 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the number 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 4 9 Press the OK button to save jal 16 the setting Press again to cancel the Menu 1 1 Note m The setting will remain until itis readjusted E 184 CAMEDIA MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last A Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use the frequency of flash use as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries quickly Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save power Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended Q How can correct the clock in the camera that will be used to record the date on the image data A Date adjustment is not made when the camera is shipped You can adjust the date either from the camera or from the computer p 28 Q How should store the camera A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust moisture and salt Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it After using it at the beach wipe it with a cloth that h
59. en press the top bottom arrows to select ON or OFF e When ON is selected settings will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off e When OFF is selected settings will remain even when the Still Picture Record Menu power is turned off 6 Press the left arrow on the aLnsset A LOER Jog dial to confirm the setting ON SHQ SETUP Press the OK button to save SQ SETUP the setting Press again to m cancel the Menu v 1 2 With ON selected the settings of the following items will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off Aperture priority mode p 49 Shutter priority mode p 50 Manual mode p 52 Zoom p 53 111 Exposure compensation p 54 112 Flash modes p 55 Spot metering mode p 59 Macro mode p 60 Macro Spot metering mode p 61 Manual focus p 62 113 Sequence mode p 65 Selftimer Remote control p 67 116 Auto bracket p 71 Extension flash p 73 Slow shutter synchronization flash p 75 Digital tele mode p 77 White balance p 78 120 ISO setting p 80 122 Picture effects p 82 124 Recording mode p 87 127 A S M mode setting p 89 Picture data p 92 Date print card p 142 Index print card p 143 Direct Prints p 144 154 171 SHARPNESS You can select the image sharpness Note
60. en the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour based on our tests In such a case adjust the date again Note We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures e The setting will remain until it is readjusted e The clock will continue to operate correctly after the year 2000 29 LEARNING THE BASICS HOLDING THE CAMERA o Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving Proper Proper Note E e Do not subject the lens to physical shocks e Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash 30 ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly Viewfinder Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights e If the Green lamp blinks the eee focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 48 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture x x w The camera emits a beep a sound when the shutter is released The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded Note e Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to
61. enaes 142 Index print card viciceccsccsieccercendsncontsesctessenstenscbenssenstiedenes 143 Direct PIII Mis cic odi elscasuectsctonstnceicceuseedssciecteotsedetneriaeosecesstevaseestss 144 Printing with the P 300E P 150E cecceeseeseeseeeeeteeeees 144 Index print P 300E P 150E cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 146 Close up print P 300E P 150E c eeceeseeceeeeeteeteeeee 147 Random print P S00B c ccssvececsecescnececscedsaserstenecvesses 148 Direct print Meniino resi aeoeaiiai aaan 150 Weld aLi d melO D E AE AT 151 Cut print P 300E P 150E ssssesseseseeeesssnerrrnsrnsrsrnrrsrnennnse 152 Mirror print P 300E P 150E e eee eee eee certs terete 153 Date print P 300E P 150E eee cee ceseeseeeeeeeeees 154 5 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER s sss0 155 Computer system requirements ccc eeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeees 156 Installing provided software eee eee ceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeneeeeaees 157 Connecting to a personal COMPUTEL cceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 158 Using a personal COMPUTET eee cece ceee tee eeeeeeneeteeeenees 159 Transferring data from SmartMedia eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 160 PO Gard Adapter inienn areen aeia EA 160 FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter ceeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeees 160 SmartMedia Reader Writer seeren 160 Using CAMEDIA Master ccceeceeeceeteeeeeeeeeeeeneseetereeeeeeeeneee 161 Processing images using CAMED
62. ensation it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark In such a case display the recorded picture on the LCD monitor to check its brightness e The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash USING THE FLASH Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button Flash mode Use gt Auto Flash p 56 Automatically fires in low light i and backlight conditions Red Eye Reducing Flash p 56 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red Fill In Flash p 57 4 Fires regardless of available i light Flash Off p 57 D Never fires Flash working range Wide angle Telephoto Approx 0 8 5 6 m Approx 0 2 3 8 m Note mm e The flash is b the Orange lamp goes off to take the picture When using the flash in the Macro mode especially with Wide angle shooting the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor See page 73 for using an extension flash e The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode 55 AUTO FLASH In the Auto Flash mode the flash will fire automatically in low light and T backlight conditions Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture that is backlit position the subject wi
63. era is left without batteries for approx one hour all the settings will reset to the default e Read PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERIES on page 6 These batteries cannot be used Oz Batteries whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet at all Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is raised but not covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet 23 USING THE AC ADAPTER Optional An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet il Make sure that the camera power is off A Plug the AC adapter into a AC wall outlet power outlet aD Open the Connector cover and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the camera AGiadapter AC adapter 4 To disconnect turn off the connector power and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet Note E M l e When in use for long periods the AC adapter may get warm This is normal 24 A Warning Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock za Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters e Use an AC220V power source NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands e If the cord of the AC ada
64. esesanctuecrctuexeue tierce te 108 FOCUSFOCK arinira anana N a Aa aa A A agis 109 Working range viccaiectececicee coeceersiconcoreuvenrenredscenstrenstinecectones 110 ZOOM Fo E E E EA E AA tid eines 111 Exposure COMPENSATION sesssseesiereesiesrissreerrerrrrrrerrnrieereere 112 Manual foCUS s iaeiei ea dtl a a aaaea 113 Movie picture record MENU sssssssssessiesrerieerrerierirerenrresrnerenene 115 Selftimer Remote control 0 2 eee eeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeneeneee 116 Whitebalance ineeie raanei aA ne aaant dudretipedecs hanes 120 ERORA ENNEA EN EA AEA TOEA PAN 122 Pict re effects occ ritini iepene iaa daadaa deak 124 Card setup Card format seseeseeeeeeeeeeeieireierieeriersrrernes 125 Selecting the recording MOde seeeereeeeerreerrereree 127 Display Mode Movie picture display Menu ssssssssessseresrrerrerrierrerrnerrerrerrrens 129 Playing movies s es Card setup All frame erase Card format nanii patre e ah 4 PRINTING PICTURES cscscssssssssessesstssssesseees 137 PriNtiMGiPICtUleSs as aeara aieea oe ranee enaa aas 138 Gard print aeria pein iriko aiaia EEE a a AA A REA 139 Print reserve card sssseessesiserserissresrrerresrnerrerrnrinerrnrrnet 139 Still picture display menu card print s es 140 Print alli card t 3 ccscntcscectecacantetadevebicdvedsdtscvecvssneccecescvescts costs 141 Date print Card eee cee eeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeaeeseaeeeeeseae
65. forced activation Off no flash Autofocus TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Focusing range 10 2 M Selftimer Electronic Selftimer with 12 sec delay Outer connectors AC adapter connector Computer connector RS 232C Video output connector PAL Date and time Recorded with picture data simultaneously Automatic calendar system Up to 2030 Direct print Direct print possible with optional printer Standard print Index print Close Up print Random print Cut print Mirror print Date print All print Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C operation 20 60 C storage Humidity 30 90 operation 10 90 storage 197 Power supply This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries Do not use manganese batteries AC adapter optional Dimensions 107 5 W x 73 8 H x 66 4 D mm Weight 305 g without batteries card SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 198 199 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 2026 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery WendenstraBe 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Lette
66. g p 40 89 With P the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically With A S M you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself p 49 50 52 amp Movie picture recording You can shoot movies of up to approx 60 seconds in length in the SQ mode p 104 127 OFF Power off v Display You can observe the pictures you have taken 33 CHECKING THE CARD im When the power is turned on in the Record mode the camera checks the SmartMedia card Control Card error panel Viewfinder o y Green Ea am l tD LCD monitor ves no 34 When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera the card is protected The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp blink When the card needs to be formatted The Card error indicator on the control panel lights and the camera enters the Card format mode p 100 CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode the remaining battery B power will be displayed on the control panel fl lights and turns off automatically Batteries are OK You can shoot i blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced il blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately Note e When taking picture
67. he picture is protected or the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode Either cancel the protection or remove the seal in order to erase pictures Do not use the seal again 96 STILL PICTURE DISPLAY MENU When the Mode dial is set to and a still picture is displayed on the LCD monitor p 37 Monitor display For a slide show display p 98 For using with optional Olympus special function SmartMedia cards For performing All Frame erase or Card format p 99 100 For making adjustments Beep sound p 175 Index Display adjustment p 184 Brightness p 181 Date set p 28 For storing data for Print All card p 141 For storing data for Date Print card p 142 For storing data for Index Print card p 143 97 SLIDE SHOW MODE You can run through all the stored pictures automatically i Set the Mode dial to and display a still picture A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select i e Press the Menu button to cancel A 4 Press the right arrow on the rua Jog dial to select START FUNCTION CARD at 5 Press the OK button to start SETUP the Slide Show e Press the Menu button to stop ad it Note Ee The Slide Show does
68. hin the frame 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Spot Macro button several times until W W appears on the control panel To cancel the Macro mode press the Spot Macro button several times until W amp disappears Take a picture Control panel Shooting Range Approx 0 2 0 8 m Note SS SSE aBn a 2anBaoaEa a Ea9L2L gt L_LLA9AAAD9n qPaE_ESEE L _LE___ anESSSSSSSS G e When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 60 MACRO SPOT METERING MODE Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 0 8 m 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M Za A Press the Spot Macro button several times until amp and appear on the control panel To cancel the Macro Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button so that the icons disappear Take a picture Note ae ray e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 61 MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus you can select a pre adjusted focal length It is especially useful when quick shooting is required 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the OK button to t
69. ies to ia be printed on the printer P KA s J D 300E only then press the BV A DIRECT PRINT button to start amp por P ro Ss printing The adjustment will be canceled when the Menu mode is canceled Date print is not available in the 4 16 cut print modes e Since the file size is reduced to make cut prints the image quality may be affected 152 MIRROR PRINT P 300E P 150E You can make mirror image prints using the P 300E P 150E printer This mode is especially useful for making T shirt prints i Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to l e See page 144 for connection to the printer 2 Display the picture you want to print Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select To cancel press the Menu button NE ASHQ 5 Enter the number of copies to er be printed on the printer P 300E only then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing 153 DATE PRINT P 300E P 150E You can print the date with pictures using the P 300E P 150E printer i Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 144 for connection to the printer A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select amp To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow
70. ight in front of the camera in the Selftimer mode Press the Shutter release button while looking into the viewfinder not while standing in front of the camera Or use the remote control P 67 116 The Manual focus was used with the wrong focal range Use the right Manual focus for the distance P 62 113 The picture is too dark 190 The flash was blocked by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers away from the flash P 30 The subject was out of the working range of the flash Shoot within the flash working range Or use an extension flash P 55 73 The flash mode was set to the Off mode Check the flash mode before shooting P 55 The subject was too small and was backlit Set the flash to Fill in mode P 55 Or use the Spot metering mode P 59 The picture is too bright The flash was set to the Fill In Flash mode Set the flash mode to one other than Fill In Flash P 55 The subject was very bright Either adjust the exposure or point the camera away from overly bright subjects P 54 112 The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural The lighting fixture s affected the picture Set the flash mode to Fill In P 55 The subject is mostly dark Include white in the image or adjust the white balance P 78 120 The white balance setting is wrong al Adjust the white balance P 78 120
71. in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a 3 5 FDD using the optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter SmartMedia READER WRITER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer Windows 98 Mac OS 8 6 equipped with a USB port using the optional SmartMedia Reader Writer Note a e Check for compatibility This equipment may not function properly on all operating systems Do not use a SmartMedia with Write protect adhesive seal on a computer as it will cause errors Refer to the instructions of the adapters 160 USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master E start CAMEDIA Master on the Liat CAMECOA Karis 2 computer 1 2 A Click on My Camera A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed 161 4 Place the cursor on the desired image and double click on it This will magnify and display the selected image TRANSFERRING DATA USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer il Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer A Select Camera Download All Images on the menu bar The computer will start transferring images from the camera to the computer e You can view images using software such as graphics applications that support JPEG like Paint Sh
72. l 78 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note Select AUTO in normal situations e The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 170 e Confirm results in the Display mode 79 ISO You can select the sensitivity from auto as well as approx 100 200 and 80 400 Control panel 1 Set the Mode dial to P A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the sensitivity ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other than auto is selected 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 170 When set to auto it will be chang
73. m Do not use the camera if it seems not to function correctly Take the batteries out or disconnect the AC adaptor immediately and consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre Do not open or modify Do not disassemble the camera as it may cause damage to the unit For internal repairs consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre Protect from humidity and dust Do not store in dusty places as using the camera afterwards may result in a fire or an electric shock If the unit has been dropped or if liquid or a foreign object has entered the unit do not use it but consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre Do not touch the internal parts They include high tension circuits that may cause severe electric shock Protect from high temperatures Do not leave the camera in a closed car etc in the sun as the temperature may rise and cause damage Cleaning e Before servicing or cleaning the unit be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor The camera can be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth To remove stains wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung dry then wipe with a dry soft cloth e Do not use benzene thinner or any other chemical product on the camera as it may have a corrosive effect PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE CAMERA Caution concerning the flash Be careful when taking pictures at close range Do not take pictures of people s faces babies in particular at clos
74. n such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 102 for using the Remote control in the Display mode The Selftimer Remote control mode will remain after a picture is taken using the Remote control The working distance may be reduced in brightly lit areas such as under direct sunlight Do not subject the Remote control window to bright light When the remote control is not operated for approx 3 minutes the Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled AUTO BRACKET Images will be recorded sequentially with different exposures You can select frames to store by erasing unwanted frames i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M e For A S M the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected p 89 A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE a F2 0 1 800 2 0 DRIVE h am 4 Press the right arrow on the N Ey Jog dial then press the SsLow AF a top bottom arrows to select RE Oy BKT WB i 40 3 x3 BKT appears on the control v panel Control panel 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the range 71 6 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the number of pictures Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to co
75. nfirm the setting 8 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note ee e The focus and white balance will be measured for the first frame Not available in the Manual mode The exposure level will be divided evenly within the selected range and the number of pictures The camera will continue shooting pictures until the selected number is reached even if the Shutter release button is released Hold the camera firmly until shooting is complete Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 72 EXTENSION FLASH When an extension flash is used along with the main flash shadows can be reduced by bouncing the extension flash light off of the ceilings or walls i Place the flash on the mount then plug the cord into the camera s Flash synchronization socket A Set the Mode dial to A S M The LCD monitor turns on automatically Turn on the extension flash Flash synchronization socket 4 Select the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode p 89 5 Press the Menu button to display the Menu 6 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO or
76. nline manual Image download Image download via the RS 232C cable as well as support for adding canceling Protection picture erase date set and others Image viewer Single and Index display Slide Show and easy image storage Format exchange Image rotation format exchange and file renaming can be done from the index window Image processing Rotation 90 clockwise 90 counterclockwise 180 desired angle changing the number of colors size change text insertion and filtering brightness contrast color balance sharpness Function support Panorama function Connection of images taken in the Panorama mode on the camera Template function Joining of picture data with original Template images Printing Single print Date print Index print Layout print 3 4 6 shots 157 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer s platform e IBM PC AT compatible Connect the provided RS 232C PC serial cable to the D SUB 9 pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer DOS V D SUB 9 pin serial port Computer connector H RS 232C PC serial cable e Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the provided conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer and then connect the RS 232C PC serial cable Turn off AppleTalk if connected to the printer port The
77. nted images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 43 QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode and check the picture you have just taken il When the Mode dial is set to P or A S M quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice e The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken A To return to the Record mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or the Shutter release button 44 FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks follow the procedure below to obtain focus This is called focus lock i Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release gt button halfway lt lt e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Viewfinder Autofocus mark A Recompose the picture while y keeping the Shutter release gt Ze button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Note SSS SS een If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 48 45 AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway When this happens try the procedure below or use Manual focus p 62 Subjects with low contr
78. op Pro Photoshop Internet browsers like Netscape Communicator Microsoft Internet Explorer and CAMEDIA Master supplied with the camera 162 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master You can process images changing tones composing and so on using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected You can try taking pictures again right after shooting but may often miss the right moment for a good picture This is where CAMEDIA Master Instant Fix comes in You can easily brighten images Coccrcccececreccccccccccccccese i Place the cursor on the desired image and double click on it This will display the selected image 163 A Select Image Instant Fix on the menu bar This will brighten the selected image CORRECTING BLURRY IMAGES Backlight sometimes make the whole image blurry and an object which stands before the subject may be out of focus Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image However you should note that it doesn t wipe out image blur thoroughly 164 Corer cccccccccccscsseseseesoee 1 Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double click on it This will display the selected image A Select Image Filter Fin k Sharpen on the menu bar Specify the degree of sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1
79. or is used Working range Macro mode p 60 0 2 0 8m Standard mode 0 8 m APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds 1 Set the Mode dial to A S M Zi e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture setting will be displayed 2 Select the Aperture priority mode p 89 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture Note e When the right exposure cannot be attained the aperture display will blink and A overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor e Aperture setting is valid only when the Aperture priority mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 49 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter speed manually for the Shutter priority mode Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object Set it to a slow speed to express motion eocococoococsosooooooocooooooooo i Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the shutter speed setting will be displayed A Select the Shutter priority mode p 89 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the shutter speed Shutter speed e Available settings vary depending on the selected ISO sensitivity
80. ord close ups e Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used Working range Macro mode 0 2 0 8m Standard mode 0 8 M ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide angle with the 3X zoom lever Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting Press the lever to W to choose ai wide angle shooting Note Lee IOIO e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 e The zooming speed will be slower than when taking a still picture 111 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 1 3 steps Adjust when the subject is mostly bright Adjust when the subject is mostly dark 1 Set the Mode dial to amp The exposure setting will be displayed A Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment 4 appears on the control panel 2 0 Exposure compensation F2 0 1 800 Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 170 Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark In such a case play the recorded movie on the LCD monitor to check its brightness MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus you can select a pre adj
81. pter is hot smells like smoke or is emitting smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet e When disconnecting hold the body not the cord of the AC adapter Never pull bend twist or modify the cord lf there is any damage on the cord or if there is a contact failure stop using it and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center Keep the AC adapter disconnected when the camera is not in use 25 INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown i Make sure that the camera power is off A Open the Card compartment cover Insert the SmartMedia card correctly as shown 4 Close the cover tightly 5 To eject the card turn off the power open the Card compartment cover and push the card Push the card to eject it 26 Note e Use 3V 3 3V cards only 5V cards cannot be used e Olympus brand cards are recommended already formatted Non Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera e When using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way A Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e The card is a precision
82. pter is recommended e Images taken in TIFF non compression cannot be printed 145 INDEX PRINT P 300E P 150E Index prints can be made 1 Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 144 for connection to the printer H select the Index Display mode p 93 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer P 300E only then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing After printing the display advances to the next group of index pictures The date will be always printed in Index Print Set the date beforehand 146 CLOSE UP PRINT P 300E P 150E You can print enlarged images 1 Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 144 for connection to the printer A Select the Close Up display mode p 94 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer P 300E only then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing Note Use of HQ SHQ recording modes is recommended for high image quality 147 RANDOM PRINT P 300E You can select a series of pictures to be direct printed to the P 300E printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer then set the Mode dial to gt e See page 144 for connection to the printer A Display the picture you want to print then press the Shutter release button Bx 0123456 gt appears on
83. rded card Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card e Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards e It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting 135 136 CAMEDIA 4 PRINTING PICTURES PRINTING PICTURES There are two types of printing available with this camera One is Card Print which stores data conforming to the Design rule for Camera File system standard in the card for making prints using a printer or lab that supports this system p 139 143 The other is Direct Print which is for use with the Olympus P 330NE P 330E P 300E or P 150E printer When using the P 330NE P 330E printer simply insert a card that contains images into the printer and direct print them No cables are necessary The procedure for making prints must be performed on the printer See the printer instructions for details When using the P 300E P 150E printer connect the camera to the printer to make prints p 144 154 138 CARD PRINT PRINT RESERVE CARD You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system p 138 il Set the Mode dial to gt A Display the picture you want to print then press the Shutter release button ax 0123456
84. re using the Jog dial When using the remote control Aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera Press the buttons to select a picture Press the W button for Index Display Press the T button for Close Up display and select the section to view with the buttons NO Ce ee The LCD monitor turns off automatically when connected to a TV e Refer to your TV VCR instruction manual for information about displaying video images The picture may appear to be off center on the TV screen because of the TV adjustment e Your TV may produce a black frame around the picture which may look peculiar when printed to a video printer e The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended Images shown on screen can be saved to a video tape 102 CAMEDIA MOVIE FUNCTIONS e You can record movies for up to approx 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 15 seconds in the HQ mode e The recorded movie images will be stored as a Motion JPEG file e You can observe the images in the Display mode RECORDING MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER i Set the Mode dial to amp A Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock p 109 e Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next
85. ress the Menu button Menu button Note e The Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled after a movie is recorded using the Selftimer RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Compose the picture aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to record a movie e The Selftimer Remote control signal blinks for approx 3 seconds before the movie is recorded If the signal does not 6 blink when the Shutter release ee button is pressed move closer to the camera and press it again The signal does not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote Selftimer Remote Remote control control instructions control signal window See page 102 for using the Remote control in the Display mode Note The Selftimer Remote control mode will remain after a movie is recorded using the Remote control The working distance may be reduced in brightly lit areas such as under direct sunlight Do not subject the Remote control window to bright light e When the remote control is not operated for approx 3 minutes the Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source FUNCTION Eo v Tt 2
86. ress the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DIGITAL TELE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the magnification a F2 1 800 2 0 5 Press the left arrow on the DRIVE Jog dial to confirm the setting Al 6 If you take a picture without Kew 1 6x D pressing the OK button the TELE C V setting will be valid until the WB Menu is canceled v e Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Note TE e This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the power is turned off p 170 e The setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the LCD monitor is turned off Images may be grainy in this mode 77 WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source i Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO Daylight Overcast ERE en oe 2 0 Tungsten light or e Fluorescent ai Bos 2 appears on the control SLOW Q panel when a setting other Ka E e than AUTO is selected we jf g 4 Vv 1 31 Control pane
87. ring the image in syoo q Aiowew sewu the card e Unless the card is full the next Number of storable pictures picture can be taken even while the image is being stored until all of the blocks light When more than two images are recorded the center block will light When the buffer memory is full the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off F2 0 1 800 2 0 5 When the recorded image is no longer displayed the camera is ready to take the next picture The recorded image will not be displayed if the Rec view is off p 176 To turn off the LCD monitor press the LCD monitor ON OFF button again Note me e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the LCD monitor but this is not a malfunction e When a picture is taken in a lighted area such as in sunlight vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Pri
88. rom a hot to cold place or vice versa It may cause the formation of condensation inside the unit that may damage it To prevent the formation of condensation put the camera in a plastic bag etc to protect it and wait until the camera has reached the ambient temperature before taking it out lf used in low temperatures the batteries will have a shorter life span than normal Precautions on using accessories e Be sure to use only the supplied accessories or accessories recommended by the manufacturer otherwise fire electric shock or damage may result For more information please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased Do not keep the AC adaptor connected when not using the camera otherwise fire electric shock or damage may result eTo prevent electric shock and damage do not plug connect or handle the AC adaptor with wet hands Do not modify bend forcibly pull strongly scratch etc or otherwise alter the AC adaptor power cord Also do not put heavy objects on the power cord or place it close to a heat source as it may result in a fire or electric shock Points to verify before using the camera e If taking particularly important pictures or if you have not used the camera for a long period first confirm that it functions properly or consult an Authorized Service Centre e We decline all responsibility concerning the loss of data down time loss of revenue or any other direct or indirect damage or claims caus
89. rs Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection e La marque CE indique que ce produit est conforme avec les exigences europ ennes en mati re de s curit sant environnement et protection du consommateur e Das CE Zeichen best tigt da dieses Produkt mit den europ ischen Bestimmungen f r Sicherheit Gesundheit Umweltschutz und Personenschutz bereinstimmt 1AG6P1P0684 VT0752
90. s on a special occasion on a trip or in cold temperatures keep spare batteries handy When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the power If this happens the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly Replace the batteries and take the picture again 35 CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE E pictures When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record mode the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel For movie pictures the seconds remaining will appear fl Ha 5 Number or storable pictures The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0 p 193 The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode See page 87 for selecting the recording mode Approx Number of Storable Pictures Recording mode SHQ Number 640x480 1024x768 1600x1200 of pixels Normal High Normal High JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG high low high low low Memory compres compres compres compres compres capacity sion sion sion sion sion 2MB 21 8 9 3 4MB 40 16 18 6 8MB 82 32 38 13 16MB 66 76 26 32MB 331 132 53 64MB 664 265 306 Note Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject more
91. splay the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select E To cancel press the Menu button _o Be 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6 Press the OK button to save CARD INDEX 4 the setting and cancel the wW a X Menu IC k e Make sure to press the OK 32 button while 4 is displayed on the LCD monitor e The last number set for the number of pictures to be printed in Print Reserve p 139 will be used for printing all the pictures e Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed e cancels all the settings made for Card Print p 139 143 e The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed e With the P 330NE P 330E printer pictures with a frame number greater than 256 cannot be printed It may take a while to store data in the card 141 DATE PRINT CARD You can store data for printing the date with pictures p 138 Perce cccccccccccccscccescescccs i Set the Mode dial to gt and display a still picture A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select amp To cancel press the Menu button 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select TIME or DATE 5
92. the LCD monitor e To cancel press the Shutter release button again Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the number of pictures to be printed 4 Press the OK button ASA dh appears on the LCD monitor EN 5 Repeat until all the selections are made v Ox Oh23456 3 99 1 WA 2 148 6 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing Note 5 e This mode is available only when the camera is connected to the P 300E printer e The selection data will remain even after printing but will be erased when the Mode dial is switched To cancel all the selections select Z in All print p 151 e Selections can also be made from the Index Display screen but you must return to the regular 1 frame display to make prints e The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended 149 DIRECT PRINT MENU When the Mode dial is set to gt and the camera is connected to a P 300E P 150E printer p 37 Monitor display For printing all the pictures in the card p 151 For making 4 cut prints p 152 For making 16 cut prints p 152 For making mirror image prints p 153 ra Fi 2 amp For printing the date with pictures p 154 150 ALL PRINT P 300E You can print all the pictures in the card
93. thin the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash RED EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Control panel The camera emits pre flashes before the regular flash It takes about a second before the Shutter is released Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the pre flashes from right in front of the camera or due to medication alcohol intake or individual characteristics 56 FILL IN FLASH FORCED ACTIVATION In the Fill In Flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light For example this mode can be used to brighten up the subjects shaded face Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights eg fluorescent light Control panel pm HQ 44 e Use this mode within the flash working range p 55 It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light OFF FLASH OVERRIDE 4 In the Off mode the flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight night scenes Control panel e Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the Off mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement 57 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE eecccccccccceseseseesoreesecce 1 Set the Mode di
94. to the viewfinder lights The focus and exposure will be locked during the recording e There are certain conditions where autofocus is difficult to Autofocus mark Green lamp obtain p 46 e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not sles locked Check the working distance p 110 Control panel 4 Press the Shutter release button fully to start recording The Orange lamp lights while recording e You can record up to approx 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 15 seconds in the HQ mode e The seconds remaining appear on the control panel Seconds remaining 104 5 Press the Shutter release button fully again to stop recording blinking the camera is ready 6 to record the next movie e The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is blinking A Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note Some noise may appear compared to a still picture The zoom function can be used though the speed is slower e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder 105 RECORDING MOVIES USING THE LCD MONITOR Seconds remaining 106 ta eoecoccoococoococoococoocoooooo i Set the Mode dial to amp A Compose the picture using the LCD monitor Record the movie in the same way as you
95. tographs of night views p 75 For using the Digital tele mode p 77 For selecting the white balance p 78 For selecting the ISO sensitivity p 80 For using picture effects p 82 For taking panorama pictures or using optional special function cards p 83 For formatting the card p 85 For making adjustments All reset p 170 Sharpness p 172 SHQ setup p 173 SQ setup p 174 Beep sound p 175 Rec view p 176 File number p 178 Brightness p 181 Date set p 28 Meters feet p 183 For selecting the recording mode SQ HQ SHQ p 87 For setting Aperture priority Shutter priority or Manual mode for the Mode dial A S M p 89 SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select or AF appears on the control panel When is selected the focus exposure and white balance will be measured for the first frame When AF is selected they will be measured for each frame 65 5 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 6
96. ton appears on the LCD monitor 6 Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the brightness VA Press the OK button to confirm the setting 8 Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu Note e The setting will remain until it is readjusted 182 METERS FEET SELECTION You can select meters or feet to be used by the Manual focus setting screen In the Macro mode the unit will shift between centimeters and inches il Set the Mode dial to P A S M or A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select m ft 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select m meters or ft feet Still Picture Record Menu 6 Press the left arrow on the A REC VIEW Jog dial to confirm the setting FILE NAME a Press the OK button to save aera the setting Press again to m ft 4 ft v cancel the Menu is readjusted 183 INDEX DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT You can select the number of frames shown in the Index Display mode i Set the Mode dial to gt A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP th
97. tures in the card e To cancel press the OK button with NO selected a E When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor Protected frames will remain in the card and the last frame will be displayed p 95 A Caution Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card When a write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card the camera does not enter the Erase mode 133 CARD FORMAT You can format the card NO 134 i Set the Mode dialto gt A Display a picture with X on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial Press the Menu button to display the Menu 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP 5 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select GF press the OK button to display ves No Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button E When complete NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor Note e Formatting the card erases the existing data including pictures which have been write protected from the camera Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a reco
98. urn on the LCD monitor Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode QB appears on the control panel To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial When WB disappears on the control panel press the OK button El white looking at the LCD monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy 62 F2 0 1 800 2 0 E when the cursor is moved 80cm below 0 8 m shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor 2 60cm X 40cm 6 Press the OK button to save the setting Note e When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode the distances on page 63 will be displayed on the LCD monitor The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off p 170 The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only When using the flash shoot within the flash working range 63 STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU When the Mode dial is set to A S M or P p 37 Monitor display For using the Sequence mode p 65 Selftimer Remote control p 67 or Auto bracket p 71 For using an extension flash p 73 For taking pho
99. usted focal length i Set the Mode dial to amp 2 Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode M appears on the control panel To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial When Oi disappears on the control panel press the OK button 4 While looking at the LCD monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy 113 F2 0 1 800 2 0 EJ when the cursor is moved 80cm below 0 8 m shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor 40cm ban Dir 6 Press the OK button to save the setting Note e When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode the distances on page 114 will be displayed on the LCD monitor e The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off p 170 The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only 114 MOVIE PICTURE RECORD MENU When the Mode dial is set to QD p 37 Monitor Display Use For using the Selftimer remote control p 116 For selecting the white balance p 120 For selecting the ISO sensitivity p 122
100. w batteries When the batteries are dead take them out of the camera lf old batteries are left inside the camera they may leak If the camera is going into storage or if you intend not to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries Do not use in an airtight device lf may cause the batteries to leak and or the camera to be damaged Do not recharge alkaline or lithium batteries lf you try to recharge them it may cause the batteries to leak and or the camera to be damaged Do not use or store in a hot place e g inside a closed car on a hot and sunny day lf may shorten their service life Store in a dry cool place protected from direct sunlight Keep out of the reach of children e Make sure children do not take the batteries out when using the camera If a child is going to use the camera be sure to teach the child proper usage according to this manual When disposing of old batteries be sure to do so in accordance with all applicable regulations in your area CONTENTS IMPOMANEMOUCES faced EEEE TETTETETT 2 Precautions Precautions when handling the batteries eee 6 Main TG ALUNGS oie ceecscceessnehealet cass coinage soeacaca cess suce canes aecticesecesstes 13 1 PREPARATION 2scciscccsisecierceiteeriuts civ 15 Checking the contents 16 Names of parts 18 Attaching the strap 21 Loading the batteries 22 Using the AC adapter optional
101. would when using the optical viewfinder p 104 The seconds remaining appear on the LCD monitor e The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start storing the image in the card e Unless the card is full the next movie can be recorded even while the image is being stored until all of the blocks light When more than 2 movies are recorded the center block will light F2 0 1 800 2 0 4 When the buffer memory is full the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off Note e Some noise may appear compared to a still picture e Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly e Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the LCD monitor but this is not a malfunction When a picture is taken in a lighted area such as in sunlight vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Printed images will be slightly cropped compared with what you see on the LCD monitor 107 QUICK VIEW You can
102. ystem It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer About the File No and Folder No The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown Folder No File No I 1o 1 DCIM OLYMP Pmdd jpg 100 999 Month 1 C 0001 9999 i Day 01 31 Month Jan Sep 1 9 Oct A Nov B Dec C The File No and Folder No in Each Mode NAME RESET When NAME RESET is selected the file number and folder number will be reset every time a card is inserted in the camera Folder No 102 Folder No 100 3 Card change File No _ 0005 File No 0001 AUTO FILE When AUTO FILE is selected the same folder number and a continuing number from the last file number of the last card will be used so that the same file number will not be used for pictures taken together and saved in multiple cards Folder No 101 Folder No 101 3 Card change File No File No So starts from 0005 0006 178 Note e For convenience the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections DCIM OLYMP Pmdd jpg Folder No il Set the Mode dial to P or A S M A Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow 179

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