Reference Manual Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera. Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this instruction manual and separately provided “Safety Precautions” and “Battery Handling Precautions”. We recommend that you take test shots to make sure that the camera functions properly before taking important photographs.
Read the Following Before Use This section provides important information about using this digital camera. Before using the camera, please be sure to read the following. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product names, model numbers, etc., please consult your local Olympus representative. The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: D-100/C-1 Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 USA Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
How to Read This Booklet Description title Chapter title Basic Shooting Operations 27 Page No. Shooting Using the Viewfinder Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Determine the image composition by overlapping the subject with the AF target marking ( ) in the viewfinder. Items to check before operation Operating procedure 2. Press the shutter button halfway. [The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights and the focus and exposure are set automatically.
CONTENTS 5 Contents Read the Following Before Use .................................................2 How to Read This Booklet..........................................................4 Contents .....................................................................................5 Index of Available Operations....................................................8 Making the Most of Your Digital Camera .................................10 Operations Available with This Camera..................................
CONTENTS Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode) ....................37 If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock) ...............40 VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures .......................................................................42 Image Playback Operations.....................................................44 Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase) .......................................
CONTENTS 7 VIEWING OPTIONS Using the AC Adapter (Optional).............................................70 Viewing Images on a TV Screen ..............................................71 Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer ..................................72 Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card....................74 Operations Available with Your PC ..........................................76 Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC..............................................
INDEX OF AVAILABLE OPERATIONS This manual is organized by operating procedures, beginning with basic operations and moving forward to more advanced procedures. If there is any particular operation you want to perform, you can use this index to find the page reference for that operation. Shooting Images Ordinary shooting .....................................................................................P.32 Shooting close-ups (Macro Shooting) ......................................................P.
PREPARATION 9 Adding comments to images ...................................................................P.76 Placing images in a document .................................................................P.76 Processing images ...................................................................................P.76 Printing images ................................................................................PP.72&74 Additional Information Number of images you can shoot ................................
Making the Most of Your Digital Camera Video cable Card (SmartMedia) C-1/D-100 USB cable
A variety of optional accessories make possible many different ways to view and enjoy the images you shoot with your camera. In some cases, you will need a personal computer to take full advantage of these features. Television Viewing images on TV screen Digital color printer P-400/P-200/P-330N(E)/P-330(E) ( Page 71) Printing without a PC (Use a dedicated printer.) Photo studio or lab ( Pages 72-73) (Bring the SmartMedia card.
Operations Available with This Camera 1 Shooting Simply press the shutter button to take a picture. Focus, flash, exposure, etc., are taken care of automatically. The flash automatically fires as required. The image can be confirmed on the monitor as well as in the viewfinder. Digital zoom lets you magnify the image by up to 2X. The provided 8 MB SmartMedia card allows you to save up to about 36 images*1. The SmartMedia card can be used repeatedly by erasing unnecessary images.
PREPARATION 13 4 Taking advantage of PC features Images can be downloaded and stored on a PC. Images can be stored on a PC hard disk or on a floppy disk or MO disk. Images can be processed by a PC in many ways, including text superimposition (comments) or trimming (magnifying or cutting images). Images can easily be attached to e-mail messages sent from the PC*3. *1 When in the HQ record mode. *2 Some photo studios and labs may not be equipped to print out digital images.
PREPARATION This chapter describes what you need to do and what you need to know before using the camera. Be sure to make the appropriate preparations to assure safe, enjoyable shooting.
PREPARATION Names of Parts Shutter button Card cover (For insertion and removal of the SmartMedia card) Connector cover Lens barrier (Open this to turn the camera on in the shooting mode) Card cover Strap attaching hole USB connector (Connect to a PC with a USB cable) A/V OUT jack (Connect to a TV with a video cable) DC IN jack (Connect the AC adapter) Tripod socket (Attach the tripod here) Battery compartment cover
PREPARATION Flash Viewfinder Lens Self-timer lamp (Indicates activation of the self-timer) Viewfinder eyepiece Orange lamp OK/menu button (Switches the menu screens or settings) Monitor button (Switches the monitor display and the playback mode ON/OFF) (For checking flash status) Green lamp (For checking autofocus status) AF target mark (Position this over the subject you want to focus on) Monitor (LCD panel displaying the image to be shot, played-back image and other various information) Arrow p
PREPARATION Attaching the Provided Strap Strap eyelet 1. Attach the strap as shown. Attach the strap correctly as instructed above. Olympus cannot warrant or assume any liability for damage resulting from the camera being accidentally dropped because the strap has not been attached correctly.
PREPARATION 19 Loading the Battery x2 rLR6 3x1o CR-V The lens barrier is closed and nothing is displayed on the monitor. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 1. 2. Lift the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 2. 3. Insert the battery in the direction shown CR-V 3x1o rLR6 x2 in the figure. 4. Close the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 1. x2 rLR6 3x1o CR-V 5.
PREPARATION Selecting the Appropriate Batteries 䡵 This camera can be powered by a single long-life lithium battery pack. 䢇 The CR-V3 lithium battery pack features a long service life which provides convenience when traveling. Insert the battery pack correctly in the direction shown in the illustration on the right. 2 R6x 1orL CR-V3x The lithium battery pack is not rechargeable. 䡵 This camera can be powered by rechargeable batteries, which can be used repeatedly.
PREPARATION Do not use batteries whose exterior is not completely covered by an insulating sheet. If such batteries are used, they may cause leakage, excessive heat, or explosion. Some batteries are sold with a partial insulating sheet, or without any insulating sheet at all. Do not use these batteries under any circumstances. The following R6/AA batteries cannot be used Batteries whose exterior is only partially covered, or not covered at all, by an insulating sheet.
PREPARATION Inserting the Provided Card (SmartMedia) The lens barrier is closed and power is off. 1. Open the card cover. 2. Insert the card in the direction shown in the figure. There is an arrow inside the card cover, indicating the direction in which the card should be inserted. Card insertion direction marking 3. Close the cover securely until it clicks. [Now the camera is ready for shooting. Never attempt to open the card cover or remove the card or batteries while the camera power is on.
PREPARATION 23 Selecting the Appropriate Card Prepare another card. When you expect to shoot a large number of images (while traveling, on special occasions, etc.), it is a good idea to bring an extra card (in addition to the provided 8 MB card). The number of images you can shoot varies according to the card capacity and record mode used. Select a suitable card by referring to the following table.
PREPARATION Using a New Card (Formatting) Before using a non-Olympus card or a card which has been formatted or used with devices other than this camera (such as a PC), be sure to format the card on this camera. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that the camera is set to the playback mode (Page 42) by pressing the monitor button. Arrow pad 1. Press the 1 /3 NO OFF NO NO SELECT SET OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the playback mode menu 1/3. OK 2.
PREPARATION 25 4. Select NO YES SELECT SET OK by pressing the or arrow pad key, and then select “YES” by pressing the or arrow pad key. To return to the playback mode menu, select “NO” and press the OK/menu button. Card setup screen 5. Press the OK/menu button to execute formatting. NO YES SET OK [The orange lamp on the left of the viewfinder blinks and the monitor shows a bar indicating the processing status. If you are using an optional Olympus card, you do not need to format it.
PREPARATION Setting the Date and Time Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that a card is inserted and the lens barrier is closed. 1 /3 NO 1. Press the OFF NO NO SELECT SET OK OK/menu button. [The playback mode menu 1/3 is displayed on the monitor. Playback mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 2. Press the or arrow pad key to display the menu 3/3 and select . 3/3 3. Display the “Y—M—D” menu by SELECT END OK pressing the key. or arrow pad Playback mode menu 3/3 screen 4.
PREPARATION 27 5. Set the first figure by pressing the or press the 1 .01.01 arrow pad key, and then arrow pad key. [The cursor moves to the next figure. 00 00 SELECT SET OK 6. Repeat the above steps to set the hour and minutes. The default year setting is “01” (indicates the year 2001). 1. 7. When the actual time reaches zero 2 .01 seconds, press the button. 00 00 SELECT SET 1. SELECT OK OK/menu [The date and time are set and the screen returns to the playback mode menu 3/3. 2 .
PREPARATION Holding the Camera Horizontally Vertically The right way to hold your camera: Hold the camera with both hands and keep your elbows tight to your body. Hold the camera firmly with your right hand and press the shutter button gently. Pay attention to the following when holding your camera: Make sure you don’t block the lens or the flash with your finger or the camera strap. Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter button is pressed.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS This chapter describes the basic shooting operations you need to remember when using the camera. Although the information given in this chapter is enough to get you started, we encourage you to read the chapter entitled “Advanced Shooting Features” so that you will be able to take advantage of the many exciting possibilities offered by your camera.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Pictures 1. To start shooting: Simply open the lens barrier. [The camera turns on. 2. To end shooting: Simply close the lens barrier. [The camera turns off. Lens barrier When starting shooting When ending shooting To save battery power 1 Sleep mode: When no operation is performed for 1 minute with the lens barrier open, the camera enters the Sleep mode. This mode reduces the consumption of battery power, and automatically switches off the monitor.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Double clicking 31 To view a recorded image immediately after it has been shot while the lens barrier is open (Quick-View Playback): 1. Press the monitor button twice (double clicking). [This switches the camera to the Playback mode; the image is displayed on the monitor. ( Page 42) 2. Press the shutter button or monitor button. [This returns the camera to the Shooting mode; you can resume shooting. 3. Close the lens barrier. [The monitor and camera turn off.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Viewfinder How to Press the Shutter Button and Focus on the Subject (Half-Press/Full-Press) Half-press Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Determine the image composition by positioning the AF target mark ( ) over the subject in the viewfinder. 2. Press the shutter button halfway (half-press). [The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights. (This condition is called half-pressed.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Always press the shutter button gently. If you press too hard, the camera may move and the image will be blurred. If you try to shoot another image before the orange lamp goes out, you will not be able to take a picture. Wait a few seconds until the orange lamp goes out before retrying shooting. The blinking orange lamp indicates that the image you just shot is being processed.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Monitor Operating Procedure Monitor button Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Press the monitor button. [The monitor is illuminated. 2. Determine the image composition by observing your subject in the monitor. Monitor 3. Half-press the shutter button to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way to take the picture. (This operation is identical to the shooting using the viewfinder).
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS 35 Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance Snapshot, landscape, etc. (approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft to infinity) Use the viewfinder Hold the camera securely, keeping your upper arms pressed close to your body, to prevent camera shake. Close-up of a person (approx. 0.5 to 1.5 m/1.6 to 4.9 ft) Use either the viewfinder or monitor Close-up images can usually be shot using the viewfinder, but using the monitor may be advantageous in certain cases.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Features of the viewfinder and monitor Advantages Monitor Camera can be held more steadily and the subject can be seen clearly even in bright surroundings. Also, less battery power is required. The actual area of the image (as it will be shot) can be confirmed. Disadvantages Viewfinder The image area in the viewfinder may be different than that of the actual picture when the distance from the subject is short .
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS 37 Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode) Operating Procedure Orange lamp Green lamp Check that the lens barrier is open. Viewfinder Half-press the shutter button. [The lamps on the right of the viewfinder light or blink. 1 Lamps on the right of the viewfinder Lamp Status Camera Operation Available Operation When the green lamp is lit Autofocus has operated correctly.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS 2 Monitor When the monitor is turned on by pressing the monitor button, the information displays on the left are shown on the monitor. T HQ W No. of images that can be shot Battery status Record mode Flash mode Shows the approximate number of images you can shoot. (Green) Remaining battery power is insufficient. (The display goes out automatically.) (Red) The remaining battery power is too low. Replace the batteries with new ones.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Exposure compensation +1.0 Shows the amount of exposure compensation. ( The default setting is no exposure compensation. Shows that the Macro mode is switched on. ( default setting is normal shooting. Macro mode T Digital zoom W White balance Auto (No display) 39 Page 63) Page 60) The Shows the Digital Zoom mode, with “T” indicating telephoto zoom and “W” indicating wide-angle shooting without zooming. ( Page 59) The default setting is no zooming.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock) When the camera is pointed at the subjects as shown in the illustrations below, it may be difficult to focus on them with the autofocus function. The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks. Subjects as listed below cannot be brought into focus. Subject with low contrast at the center of the image. Subject including an extremely bright area at the center of the image. Subject without vertical line.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING This chapter describes how to view your saved images on the camera’s monitor. For viewing on a TV or PC screen, or to print images, see the next chapter entitled “Viewing Options”.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures Operating Procedure Monitor button Press until the monitor turns on. Check that the lens barrier is closed. 1. Keep the Monitor Record mode Protection indicator Printing indicator Remaining battery power HQ 1.12 12.23 23 3 45 1 2 File No. 12 Frame No. monitor button depressed for a moment. [The camera turns on and enters the Playback mode. After a moment, the last picture you took appears on the monitor.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 43 To enter the Shooting mode immediately after playback: 1. Open the lens barrier. [The monitor turns on and the Shooting mode is engaged. You can now shoot. Lens barrier When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and show an image for a short time. This is not a malfunction. Vertical stripes may appear on the image if it is shot under bright conditions (such as a sunny sky). This is not a malfunction.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Image Playback Operations Press until the monitor turns on. Check that the last image you shot is displayed by holding down the monitor button for a moment. HQ .12 12.23 23 3 45 4 1. Select the image to view using the 4 or arrow pad key. Frame operations of arrow pad keys Magnified display Frame reverse Frame advance 2 Split display 4 HQ .12 12.23 23 3 45 4 3 ···Press to select the image one frame before the current frame.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 1 2 4 5 3 4 6 7 45 Tip: Pressing the arrow pad key while 4 (or 9) images are displayed advances the selected image (with the green frame) to the next image. When the last displayed image in the index display is selected, pressing the arrow pad key brings up the next index. Similarly, pressing the arrow pad key moves the green frame position to the previous image.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase) You can increase the number of images remaining on a card by erasing unnecessary images. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Press until the monitor turns on. Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. 1. Display the frame to erase by pressing the or arrow pad key. (The frame can also be selected even when the 4-split or 9-split display is selected.) Arrow pad 2.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 47 Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase) The following operation clears the card of all stored image data. Operating Procedure 1 /3 NO OFF Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. NO NO SELECT SET OK NO OFF by pressing the arrow pad key. or 2. Select “YES” by pressing the or arrow pad key, and then press the OK/menu button. YES NO SET 1. Select 3. Select by pressing the arrow pad key.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show) Images in the card can be viewed automatically in their stored order. This function is useful for presentation purposes at a meeting etc., as well as for checking all the images stored in the card. OK/menu button Operating Procedure Press until the monitor turns on. Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. 1 /3 NO 1.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING To cancel Slide Show: OK/menu button 4. Press the 12 Arrow pad OK/menu button.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection) It is recommended that you protect important images to avoid accidentally erasing them. When an image is protected, it cannot be erased. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. Press until the monitor turns on. 1.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 51 Protect indicator HQ 1.12.23 23 45 12 Unprotecting an image: 6. Press the OK/menu button to select . Select “OFF” by pressing the or arrow pad key. 1 /3 NO OFF 7. Press the NO NO SELECT SET OK OK/menu button. [Protection is canceled and the protect indicator ( ) disappears. /3 NO OFF NO NO When the card is formatted, protected images are erased. Images on a card with a write protect seal attached to it cannot be protected.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Adjusting the Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the monitor to make it easier to see when shooting under daylight or in the dark, as well as when viewing images on the monitor. OK/menu button Press until the monitor turns on. Operating Procedure 1 /3 Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. NO OFF NO NO SELECT SET OK Playback mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 3/3 1.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES This chapter introduces various shooting features that give you the shooting flexibility you need for a wide range of situations, including the use of spare cards, flash operation, continuous shooting, close-up shooting and exposure compensation. Once you master the operations in this chapter, you will be able to capture images exactly the way you want them.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode) The record modes allow you to shoot images with higher quality (SHQ) or larger number of images per card (SQ). The default setting of the record mode is HQ which is the standard-quality mode. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that the lens barrier is open. 1 /3 AUTO OFF OFF OFF SELECT END 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1/3. OK Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 2.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Battery status SHQ Record mode Number of shootable images 55 The record mode can also be changed frame by frame even when the card has already been partially used. For the number of shootable images and image size (in pixels) for each record mode, refer to “Selecting the Appropriate Card” ( Page 23). The selected record mode is held in memory even after the camera is turned off.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Using the Flash The flash has been designed to fire automatically when shooting under low light or against strong back light. You can change this flash mode according to different shooting situations. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that the lens barrier is open. 1 /3 AUTO OFF OFF OFF SELECT END OK Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1/3. 2. Select by pressing the arrow pad key.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 57 Using the Flash Modes Auto-Flash The flash fires automatically in low light or back light conditions. To shoot a subject with back light, position the AF target mark ( ) over the subject in the viewfinder. Red-Eye Reduction Flash The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures. The Red-Eye Reduction Flash mode reduces this phenomenon. In this mode, the flash emits pre-flashes about 10 times before actually firing.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Night Scene Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background. In this mode, the flash fires at the beginning of the shot to brighten the subject and the shutter speed is reduced to shoot the background out of reach of the flash. To prevent the background from blurring, it is recommended to use a tripod in this mode. Note that a moving subject will be blurred. Flash Off Use this mode for shooting in locations where flashes are prohibited (such as a museum).
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 59 Zooming in on a Subject (Digital Zoom) You can shoot telephoto images by varying the magnification up to 2X. At 1X, the image taken by the camera is equivalent to an image taken with a compact camera (35 mm film) using a 36 mm lens, but digital zoom allows you to shoot a zoomed-in image equivalent to that shot using a 72 mm lens. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Monitor button Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Press the arrow pad key.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting) It is recommended to use the Macro mode when shooting a subject at a distance of less than 0.5 meter/1.6 feet. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that the lens barrier is open. 1 /3 AUTO OFF OFF OFF SELECT END OK Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1/3. 2. Select by pressing the arrow pad key. 3. Select “ON” by pressing the or arrow pad key.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 61 Using the Self-Timer You can shoot images with self-timer operation. This is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the image. Fix the camera securely on a tripod, etc., before self-timer shooting. OK/menu button Operating Procedure 1 /3 AUTO OFF OFF OFF SELECT END OK Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad AUTO OFF OFF OFF OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1/3. END by pressing the arrow pad key. 3.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Shooting Images Sequentially (Continuous Shooting) The Continuous Shooting mode allows you to take a rapid succession of still images by pressing and holding the shutter button. You can choose the best image from a series of sequential shots. When you have found your best shot, you can also erase the rest of the images. (Page 46) Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that the lens barrier is open. 1 /3 AUTO OFF OFF OFF SELECT END 1. Press the OK/menu button.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Flash is not available in the Continuous Shooting mode. Even when the flash mode is set to Auto, it is switched to Flash Off. To prevent camera shake, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/30 second. As a result, dark subjects may look darker than in other shooting modes. After continuous shooting, a longer time than usual may be required to save the images to the card (the period in which the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks).
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Varying the Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Although the camera’s exposure is set automatically, you can vary it to change the image brightness in the range of ±2 stops (to 4-times brighter or 1/4-times darker image) in 0.5-stop steps. Use this function to obtain correct brightness (exposure) when there is significant contrast (difference in brightness) in the image. If you want a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust + to increase the exposure.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 4. Press the 2 /3 +1.5 HQ WB SELECT AUTO ON END OK/menu button. [The camera returns to the shooting mode and the monitor shows the corrected exposure value. OK Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen Corrected exposure value 5. Press the shutter button. [Images can be shot successively while maintaining the corrected exposure value. 6. Turn the camera OFF. [The exposure value is reset to ±0 (no correction). The exposure compensation value on the monitor goes out.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Varying the Image Color Tone (White Balance Control) This camera incorporates electronic circuitry to automatically adjust color hues so that they look natural (auto white balance control circuit). If auto white balance control does not produce accurate results due to weather or illumination, you can control the white balance manually. Natural hues cannot be obtained automatically under a mixture of artificial lighting and natural lighting or under fluorescent lighting.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES White Balance Settings This is the default setting, which is not displayed on the monitor. The white balance is controlled automatically so that colors look natural. (Clear Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in outdoors under a clear sky. (Cloudy Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in outdoors under a cloudy sky.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Muting the Beep Tones The beep tones generated by the camera may be annoying when shooting images at a wedding, theater or when photographing animals. You can mute the beep tones in such cases. Operating Procedure OK/menu button Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Press the 1 /3 AUTO OFF OFF OFF SELECT END OK Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the shooting mode menu 1/3. 2. Select by pressing the arrow pad key. or 3.
VIEWING OPTIONS Pictures taken with this camera can be displayed in many ways, offering a wide range of entertainment possibilities. This chapter describes various ways to view images including image printing and downloading data to a PC. When the camera is connected to a TV, PC or printer, it is recommended to power the camera from the dedicated AC adapter.
VIEWING OPTIONS Using the AC Adapter (Optional) The optional dedicated AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a household power outlet. Household power outlet AC adapter DC IN jack Do not unplug the AC adapter when the camera is on. Doing so may cause problems with the camera’s settings. If the camera is connected to a TV or PC for a long period while the camera is powered by batteries, the power supply may run out during operation, potentially damaging the image data.
VIEWING OPTIONS 71 Viewing Images on a TV Screen A/V OUT jack (yellow) You can display images on a large TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV set using the video cable. Operating Procedure Check that the TV and camera are off and that the camera’s lens barrier is closed. 1. Connect the video cable to the A/V OUT jack of the camera and video input connector of the TV. Monitor button 2. Turn the TV on and select the video input. For video input selection, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
VIEWING OPTIONS Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer Even without a printer connected to a PC, you can print images directly from the card by taking the card to a lab. To Print Images in a Photo Lab or on a DPOF-Compatible Printer You can print images by bringing the card to a photo studio or lab or loading it in a printer with DPOF compatibility. About DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras.
VIEWING OPTIONS 73 To Print Images on a Dedicated Printer The optional P-400, P-200, P330N(E) and P-330(E) printers are provided with DPOF compatibility. DPOFreserved images can be printed simply by inserting a card subjected to DPOF print reservation ( Page 74) in any of these printers. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the specified printer.
VIEWING OPTIONS Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card Single-frame print & all-frame print By specifying the desired number of prints for each of the images saved on a card, you can print out the desired number of copies of each image with a DPOFcompatible printer or at a photo lab. OK/menu button Operating Procedure Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by pressing the monitor button. 1 /3 NO OFF 1. Press the NO NO SELECT SET OK Playback mode menu 1/3 OK/menu button.
VIEWING OPTIONS 75 Single-frame reservation: Selects and reserves the frame you want to print. All-frame reservation: Reserves all the frames in the card. Number of prints HQ .12 12.23 23 3 45 FRAME 5. When is selected above, also select the image to be printed by pressing the or arrow pad key. 6. Select the desired number of prints (up 12 END OK to 999) by pressing the key, and then press the or arrow pad OK/menu button. 7.
VIEWING OPTIONS Operations Available with Your PC You can download images from the camera to a PC and take advantage of PC-based image processing and other features provided with commercially available application software. With CAMEDIA Master Storing image data on a PC hard disk. Viewing high-resolution images on the PC screen. Inserting images shot in documents. Attaching images to e-mail. Inserting text into images to make calendars or postcards.
VIEWING OPTIONS 77 Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC Use this flowchart to find the best way to download images that have been shot with this camera to your PC. Start Does your PC have a USB interface? USB cable Yes Use the provided USB cable. ( Page 78) Is there a connector marked on your PC? SmartMedia reader/writer Use the optional USB SmartMedia reader/writer ( Page 79).
VIEWING OPTIONS Connecting the Camera to Your PC through the Dedicated USB Cable You can use the dedicated USB cable to download images shot with this camera to your PC. If your PC does not have a USB interface, refer to Page 77 to find the best way to download image data to your PC. The following setup is required to download image data to your PC. Note that the downloading method used may differ depending on your PC’s operating environment. PC Environment Windows 2000 Professional/Me Mac OS 8.
VIEWING OPTIONS 79 䢇 Downloading Images Directly to Your PC from the Card If you use one of the following methods, you can download images directly to a PC from the card without connecting the camera to the PC. (Note that you will need an appropriate application to open the image.) For the latest information regarding each equipment, consult your local Olympus representative.
VIEWING OPTIONS For updated information on optional accessories, visit our website at http://www.olympus.com Depending on the PC operating environment or storage capacity of the card, the above devices may be unusable. Make sure you can use your required device before trying to download images. Errors will occur frequently if a card with a write protect seal attached is used on a PC. Do not use such a card.
VIEWING OPTIONS 81 Downloading Image Data to Your PC You can plug and unplug a USB cable regardless of whether the PC and camera are on or off. It is recommended that you plug in the AC adapter to power the camera before you start the following procedure. ( Page 70) Operating Procedure 1. Connect the end of the USB cable marked PC. To USB port to the USB port on your The location of the USB port varies depending on the PC. 2. Open the connector cover on the camera. 3.
VIEWING OPTIONS When using a Windows PC Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC. 5. If the PC screen displays the window shown on the left and your PC stops at the window shown in step 6 below, go to step 6. If the window disappears, go to step 13 on Page 84. 6. Click “Next” in the window shown on the left. Click 7. Select “Search for the best driver for your device” in the window shown on the left, and then click “Next”. Check Click 8. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
VIEWING OPTIONS 9. Click 83 If the window shown on the left is displayed automatically, press “close” to close it. 10. After selecting “Specify a location” in the window shown on the left, specify the “WIN 98” folder in the CD-ROM and click “Next”. If you don’t know what drive the CDROM is set as, you can select it from the “Browse” button. Check The figure shown on the left is displayed as is when the CD-ROM is set as the F drive.
VIEWING OPTIONS Double Click 13. Open “My Computer” on the desktop of the PC. 14. Open “Removable Disk (E:)”. Double Click The figure shown on the left is displayed as is when the removable disk is set as the E drive. The drive will be displayed differently depending on what type of device (MO disk drive, USB card reader/writer, etc.) is connected to your PC. 15. Open the “Dcim” folder. Double Click 16. Open “100olymp” folder. Double Click 17. Now you can view images (JPEG files).
VIEWING OPTIONS When using a Macintosh with OS9 Double Click 85 Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC. 5. The desktop of the PC shows an “untitled” icon. 6. Open “untitled”. 7. Open the “DCIM” folder. Double Click 8. Open the “100OLYMP” folder. Double Click 9. Now you can view images (JPEG files). When images are only displayed, it does not mean they are saved. For how to save images, refer to the user’s guide of your PC.
VIEWING OPTIONS Downloaded images can be viewed using Olympus CAMEDIA Master or other graphic software such as Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop, as well as Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. For details, refer to your software user’s manual. For the latest optional equipment, visit the Olympus website or see the latest brochures.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a question related to a camera feature, you cannot obtain satisfactory images, or you think there is a malfunction, please refer to the page below that most closely corresponds with your question. Many problems with this camera can be solved easily without the help of Olympus service representatives.
TROUBLESHOOTING Simplified Operation Chart Refer to this chart whenever you’re not sure what the correct operation sequence is. For detailed descriptions of each operation, page references are provided in this chart. Press Flash (P. 56) Press Macro (P. 60) Press Digital zoom (P. 59) Flash (P. 56) Open the lens barrier Press the OK/menu button Macro (P. 60) Self-timer (P. 61) Continuous shooting (P. 62) Exposure compensation (P.
TROUBLESHOOTING If an Alarm Message Is Displayed Warning Monitor Display Error Meaning Treatment Card absence Card is not inserted or recognized. Insert a card or, if it is already inserted, remove and insert it again. No more image can be shot because the number of shootable images have reached 0. Replace the card or erase unnecessary images. Data write to the card is prohibited. If you want to save images on the card, remove the write protect seal. (See the SmartMedia instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING If an Operation Does Not Work When the camera does not work properly Cause Remedy See The camera power is off. Open the lens barrier to turn the camera on. P. 30 Batteries are inserted the wrong way. Remove and insert correctly. P. 29 The battery power has run out. Replace the batteries with new ones. P. 29 Battery performance has dropped temporarily due to cold. Warm the batteries by putting them in your pocket before retrying operation. P.
TROUBLESHOOTING When pressing the shutter button, the camera does not take a picture Cause Remedy See The flash is not fully recharged or you pressed the shutter button while the camera is still processing the last shot. Remove your finger from the shutter button and press it again when the orange lamp has stopped blinking. P. 37 There is a problem with the card. Check the error message. P. 89 The card is full.
TROUBLESHOOTING When the monitor cannot display images Cause Remedy See The camera is in the shooting mode. Close the lens barrier and press the monitor button so that the monitor turns on and displays an image. P. 42 No image has been saved on the card in use. The display shows message “NO PICTURE”. Note that playback is possible only after images are shot. P. 42 P. 89 The digital camera is connected to a TV. The monitor turns off while the camera is connected to a PC. P.
TROUBLESHOOTING If Image Quality Is Poor When the image is too bright Cause Remedy See The flash mode is set to the Fill-in Flash mode. Close the lens barrier to restore the Auto-Flash mode, or select the Fill-In Flash mode P. 56 The subject was too brightly illuminated. Correct the exposure or shoot the subject from a P. 64 different angle or point the camera in a different direction and lock the exposure. When the image is too dark Cause Remedy See You blocked the flash with your finger, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING When part of image is cut off Cause Remedy See The lens was blocked by your finger or the strap. Hold the camera correctly, taking care not to cover the lens. P. 28 The subject shooting distance was too close. Shoot the image by using the monitor. P. 34 Remedy See When the image is out of focus Cause The camera moved at the moment you Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter pressed the shutter button (camera button gently. shake). P.
TROUBLESHOOTING 95 Frequently Asked Questions Q How can I maximize is the battery life? A Actual battery life is variable depending on the operating hours of the monitor, operating frequency of the flash, type of battery and temperature of the operating environment. As battery power consumption is particularly high when the monitor is on, it is recommended to turn the monitor off whenever possible. You do not have to worry about battery life if you use the optional AC adapter.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q How should the camera be stored? A Keep the camera away from dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the camera well and dry it before storage. When the camera has been used at a beach, moisten a cloth in fresh water, ring the cloth well and wipe the camera with it. Do not use moth repellent when storing the camera. Be sure to remove the batteries when the camera is not to be used for a long period of time.* * Calendar date and time selection will be reset in about 1 hour.
SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Specifications Glossary of Terms
SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS Specifications Type Recording system Recording medium : Digital camera (record/play type) : Digital recording, JPEG (DCF-compliant)/DPOF-compatible : 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB Number of shootable : Approx. 18 (SHQ mode, 8 MB card) frames Approx. 36 (HQ mode, 8 MB card) Approx. 122 (SQ mode, 8 MB card) Erasure : Single-frame erasure, all-frame erasure Image pickup device : 1/3.2-inch CCD solid-state image pickup device, 1.
SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS 99 Flash recharging time Flash working range Flash modes : Approx. 9 sec. or less (normal temperature, new batteries) : Approx. 0.2 to 3 m/0.7 to 9.8 ft : Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and back light), Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Flash-Off, Fill-In Flash and Night Scene Autofocus : TTL system autofocus, contrast detection/focusing range from 10 cm/0.4 in to ∞ Self-timer : Operating time approx. 12 sec.
SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS Glossary of Terms A AC adapter Used to power the digital camera from a household AC power. The use of this product is especially recommended when the camera is to be used for an extended period of time such as when it is connected to a PC. P. 70 All-frame erasure Simultaneous erasure of all of the images saved on a card. P. 47 Auto-Flash In this flash mode, the flash is activated automatically under P. 57 low light.
SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS E Error message Displayed when there is an error in operation. Exposure compensation This feature makes it possible to brighten or darken the images by varying the camera’s exposure. P. 89 P. 64 F Fill-in flash In this flash mode, the flash fires every time an image is shot regardless of available light. P.
SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS M Macro mode This mode is useful when shooting subjects at close distances. When the working distance is less than 0.5 meter/1.6 feet, the macro mode provides better images. P. 60 Monitor LCD panel provided on the rear of the camera. It can be used P. 38 to view saved images and as a viewfinder for shooting. It also displays the camera menus for use in setting operations. Monitor adjustment Adjustment of the brightness of the monitor. P.
SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS S Self-timer This shooting mode releases the shutter approx. 12 sec. after shutter button is pressed. P. 61 Shooting mode menu A menu providing a variety of features to be selected for shooting. P. 88 Single-frame erasure Action of erasing recorded images one by one. P. 46 Slide Show This function displays multiple images one after another in sequence when in the playback mode. P.
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