C-1Zoom D-150Zoom Reference Manual m Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera. m Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this Reference Manual and separately provided “Safety Precautions” and “Battery Handling Precautions”. m 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 v 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 authorized Olympus service center. v The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: D-150Zoom Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 USA Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
How to Read This Booklet Page No. Description title Chapter title 32 BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Viewfinder How to Press the Shutter Button and Focus on the Subject (Half-Press/Full-Press) Operating Procedure Viewfinder eyepiece Check that the lens barrier is open. Items to check before operation 1. Determine the image composition by positioning the AF target mark ( ) over the subject in the viewfinder. Operating procedure Green lamp AF target mark 2.
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 VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures .......................................................................42 Image Playback Operations.....................................................44 Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase) .......................................46 Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase) .....................................47 Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show) ..............................................................
CONTENTS 7 VIEWING OPTIONS Using the AC Adapter (Optional).............................................72 Viewing Images on a TV Screen ..............................................73 Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer ..................................74 Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card....................76 Operations Available with Your PC ..........................................78 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 with zoom.............................................................................
Manipulating images on a PC ..................................................................P.78 Placing images in a document .................................................................P.78 Processing images ...................................................................................P.78 Printing images ....................................................................................P.74-75 Additional Information Number of images you can shoot .........................................
Making the Most of Your Digital Camera Video cable Card (SmartMedia) C-1Zoom/D-150Zoom USB cable AC adapter
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 ( Page 73) Digital color printer P-400/P-200/P-330N(E) Printing without a PC (Use a dedicated printer.) ( Photo lab Pages 74-75) (Bring the SmartMedia card.) Note: Some photo studios and labs do not handle images shot with a digital camera.
Operations Available with This Camera 1 Shooting v Simply press the shutter button to take a picture. Focus, flash, exposure, etc., are taken care of automatically. v The flash automatically fires as required. v The image can be confirmed on the monitor as well as in the viewfinder. v Optical zoom lets you magnify the image up to 3X. v Digital zoom lets you magnify the image by up to 2X (or up to 6X with the optical zoom). v The provided 8 MB SmartMedia card allows you to save up to about 24 images*1.
4 Taking advantage of PC features v Images can be downloaded and stored on a PC via the provided USB cable (when the PC is equipped with a USB terminal). v Images can be stored on a PC hard disk or on a floppy disk, CD-R or MO disk. v Images can be processed by a PC in many ways, including text superimposition (comments) or trimming (magnifying or cutting images)*3. v Images can easily be attached to e-mail messages sent from the PC*3. *1 When in the HQ Record mode. (HQ is the factory-set mode.
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 Zoom lever Shutter button Card cover (For insertion and removal of the SmartMedia card) Lens barrier (Open this to turn the camera on in the Shooting mode) Card cover Strap eyelet USB connector (Connect to a PC with a USB cable) Video output 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 Connector cover
PREPARATION 17 Self-timer lamp (Indicates activation of the self-timer) Flash (Pops up automatically when you open the lens barrier.
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 Check that 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 in the figure. 4. Close the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 1. 5. Press the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 2 until it clicks.
PREPARATION Selecting the Appropriate Batteries m Lithium battery pack v The CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) features a long service life, lasting many times longer than conventional batteries, offering great convenience when traveling. Insert the battery pack correctly. The lithium battery pack is not rechargeable. m Rechargeable batteries v The NiMH batteries from Olympus (including battery charger) are rechargeable and economical. You can recharge them quickly.
PREPARATION CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used. Zinc-carbon (manganese) batteries and R6/AA lithium batteries cannot be used. Please read the separately provided “Battery Handling Precautions”. If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably shorten the life of the batteries.
PREPARATION Inserting the Memory Card (SmartMedia) Check that the lens barrier is closed and nothing is displayed on the monitor. 1. Open the card cover. 2. Insert the card in the direction shown Card insertion direction marking in the figure. Insert the card completely until a slight click is heard and the card is locked in place. The insertion direction is indicated on the seal inside the card cover. 3. Close the cover securely until it clicks. [Now the camera is ready for shooting.
PREPARATION 23 Selecting the Appropriate Card Prepare another card. v 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). v 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 Arrow pad 1 /3 NO OFF 1. Press the NO NO SELECT SET Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode (Page 42) by holding down the monitor button for a moment. OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the Playback mode menu 1/3.
PREPARATION 25 4. Select NO NO 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 NO YES SET OK/menu button to execute formatting. OK [The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks and the monitor shows a bar indicating the processing status. When formatting ends, the indicator “NO PICTURE” is displayed.
PREPARATION Setting the Date and Time Operating Procedure Arrow pad 1 /3 Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode (Page 42) by holding down the monitor button for a moment. NO OFF NO NO SELECT SET 1. Press the OK OK/menu button. [The Playback mode menu 1/3 is displayed on the monitor. Playback mode menu 1/3 screen OK/menu button 2. Press the or arrow pad key to display the menu 3/3, and select . 3. Display the date/time setting menu by 3/3 pressing the key. or arrow pad 4.
PREPARATION 27 5. Set the first figure by pressing the or press the 1 . 1. 1 SELECT SET arrow pad key, and then arrow pad key. [The cursor moves to the next figure. OK Date/time setup screen 6. Repeat the above steps to set the hour and minutes. The default year setting is “ ’01 ” (indicates the year 2001). 1. SELECT 2. 1 SET OK Date/time setup screen 7. When the actual time reaches zero seconds, press the button. 1. 14 SELECT 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: Open the lens barrier until the flash pops up. [The camera turns on, and the lens comes out. 2. To end shooting: Lens barrier When starting shooting Close the lens barrier. [The camera turns off. Press the flash down with a finger. To save battery power When ending shooting Sleep mode: When no operation is performed for 1 minute with the lens barrier open, the camera enters the Sleep mode.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS 31 Never attempt to open the card cover or take out the card or battery while the camera power is on. Otherwise, the image data on the card may be destroyed. 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). Double clicking 2.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Viewfinder How to Press the Shutter Button and Focus on the Subject (Half-Press/Full-Press) Operating Procedure Viewfinder eyepiece Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Determine the image composition by positioning the AF target mark ( ) over the subject in the viewfinder. Green lamp AF target mark 2. Press the shutter button halfway (half-press). Half-press [The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS 33 3. Press the shutter button all the way (full-press). Full-press [The camera takes the picture and two short beep tones are generated. [The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks (to indicate that the image is being recorded on the card) for a moment and then goes out. [When you take a picture, it is displayed on the monitor for a short time. Orange lamp blinks 4. You can take another picture when blinking of the orange lamp ends.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Monitor Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Press the monitor button. [The monitor turns on. 2. Determine the image composition by observing your subject in the monitor. Monitor 3. Half-press the shutter button to focus Monitor button on the subject, and then press it all the way to take the picture. (This operation is identical to the Shooting Using the Viewfinder) ( Page 32).
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 m to 1.5 m/1.6 ft. to 4.9 ft.
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 Indication lamps on the right of the viewfinder Lamp Status Camera Status Meaning/Note When the green lamp is lit Autofocus is locked.
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 *1 Shows the approximate number of images you can shoot. (Green) Remaining battery power is sufficient. (The display goes out automatically.) (Red) The remaining battery power is too low. Replace the batteries with new ones.
BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Exposure compensation *2 +1.0 Shows that the Macro mode is switched on ( The default setting is normal shooting. Macro mode *2 Digital zoom *2 T W White balance *2 Shows the amount of exposure compensation ( The default setting is no exposure compensation. Auto (No display) 39 Page 65). Page 61). Shows the Digital Zoom mode, with “T” indicating telephoto zoom and “W” indicating wide-angle shooting ( Page 60). The default setting is no digital 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. The subject 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 chapter entitled “VIEWING OPTIONS”.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures Operating Procedure Check that the card is set and the lens barrier is closed. 1. Keep the Monitor Monitor button Record mode Protection indicator Printing indicator Remaining battery power HQ 24 File No. 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. [The monitor information is displayed as shown on the left.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING v To enter the Shooting mode immediately after playback: 1. Open the lens barrier. [The monitor turns off and the Shooting mode is engaged. You can now shoot. Lens barrier v 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. v 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 Operating Procedure HQ .12.23 23 45 4 Check that the lens barrier is closed and the last image you shot is displayed by holding down the monitor button for a moment. 4 a. To view an image: Monitor button Select the image to view using the or arrow pad key. Frame operations of arrow pad keys b. To zoom an image: 2 Frame reverse Frame advance 4 HQ .12 12.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 45 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 is selected, pressing the arrow pad key brings up the next index. Similarly, pressing the arrow pad key moves the green frame to the previous image. Pressing when the first image in the index is selected brings up the previous index.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase) You can increase the number of images that can be stored on the card by erasing unnecessary images. Arrow pad Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is closed and the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. 1. Display the frame to erase by Monitor button OK/menu button pressing the or arrow pad key.
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 lens barrier is closed and the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. YES NO SELECT SET OK Playback mode menu 1/3 screen 1. Press the 2. Press the OK/menu button. or arrow pad key to select / . [The display changes to “YES”. NO NO SELECT SET 3.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show) Images in the card can be viewed on the monitor automatically in their stored order. This function is useful for presentation purposes at a meeting etc. because the images can be displayed on a large television screen, as well as for checking all the images stored in the card.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Arrow pad 49 To cancel Slide Show: 4. Press the OK/menu button. [The slide show is interrupted, and the monitor shows the Playback mode menu 1/3 with “NO” selected for . 12 5. Press the OK/menu button. [The slide show is canceled. OK/menu button When you select “YES” for and press the OK/menu button, the slide show restarts from the image where the slide show is interrupted.
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 unless the card is formatted. Operating Procedure Arrow pad 1 /3 Check that the lens barrier is closed and the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. NO OFF 1.
VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING 51 Protect indicator HQ 1.12.23 23 45 The protection setting is not reset even after the camera is turned off. 24 Unprotecting an image: 6. Press the OK/menu button to select . Select “OFF” by pressing the or arrow pad key. 1/3 NO ON 7. Press the NO NO SELECT SET OK OK/menu button. [Protection is canceled and the protect indicator ( ) disappears.
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. Arrow pad Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is closed and the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment. 1 /3 NO OFF NO NO SELECT SET OK 1. Press the OK/menu button.
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, sequential 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. Using the Three Record Modes SQ (Standard Quality) HQ (High Quality) SHQ (Super-High Quality) Select this mode when you want to attach the image to e-mail, simply view it on your PC screen or want to shoot more images per card.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 55 3. Each time you press the 2/3 HQ AUTO ON SELECT END OK Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen or arrow pad key, the Record mode is switched in the following sequence: “SHQ”p [“HQ”p [“SQ”. Select one of these modes. 4. Press the OK/menu button. [The Record mode is set, the shooting screen re-appears and the number of images you can shoot in current Record mode is displayed.
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 select one of the 5 flash modes according to different shooting situations. Operating Procedure Arrow pad Check that the lens barrier is open. 1 /3 AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu 1/3. OFF OFF END OK Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen OK/menu button 2.
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 or to fix the camera on a stable surface in this mode. Note that a moving subject will be blurred.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 59 Magnifying the Subject (Zooming) The optical zoom allows you to shoot an image magnified up to 3X. The digital zoom is also available to magnify an image up to 2X. If you use both the functions, you can shoot an image zoomed by up to 6X. To use the digital zoom, you need to set the Digital Zoom to “ON” using the setting menu display. To use the optical zoom Zoom lever Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is open. 1. Slide the zoom lever to (Telephoto).
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES To use the digital zoom Operating Procedure Arrow pad Check that the lens barrier is open. 1/3 AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu 1/3. OFF OFF END OK Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen OK/menu button 1/3 AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT OFF OFF END OK 2. Select “DIGITAL ZOOM” by pressing the or arrow pad key. 3. Select “ON” by pressing the or arrow pad key, then press the OK/menu button.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 61 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 m/1.6 ft. Arrow pad Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is open. 1 /3 AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu 1/3.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 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. Arrow pad 1/3 Check that the lens barrier is open. AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT OFF OFF END Operating Procedure 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu 1/3. OK OK/menu button Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen 2.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Shooting Images Sequentially (Sequential Shooting) The Sequential 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). Arrow pad Check that the lens barrier is open. 1/3 AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT OFF OFF END 1. Press the OK/menu button.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES v The monitor turns off during sequential shooting. This is not a malfunctioning. v Flash is not available in the Sequential Shooting mode. Even when the Flash mode is set to Auto, it is switched to Flash Off. v 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.
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 65 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 in 0.5-stop steps. v Use this function to obtain correct brightness (exposure) when there is significant contrast (difference in brightness) in the image. v 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 AUTO ON SELECT 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. Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. [The exposure value is reset to ±0 (no correction).
ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 67 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 [AUTO: 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 69 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. Arrow pad Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is open. 1 /3 AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT 1. Press the OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu 1/3. OFF OFF END OK OK/menu button Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen 2.
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 image 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 v Do not unplug the AC adapter when the camera is on. Doing so may cause problems with the camera’s settings. v 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 73 Viewing Images on a TV Screen Video output 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 video output jack of the camera and video input connector of the TV. Arrow pad 2. Turn the TV on and select the video input.
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. To Print Images in a Photo Lab or on a DPOF-Compatible Printer You can print images by bringing the card to a DPOF-compatible photo 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 75 To Print Images on a Dedicated Printer The optional P-400, P-200 and P-330N(E) printers are provided with DPOF compatibility. DPOF-reserved images can be printed simply by inserting a card subjected to DPOF print reservation ( Page 76) 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 multiple copies of each image with a DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo lab. Operating Procedure Arrow pad Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by pressing the monitor button for a moment. 1/3 NO OFF NO NO SELECT SET 1. Press the OK/menu button.
VIEWING OPTIONS 77 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 1 HQ .12.23 23 45 24 FRAME OK PRINT ORDERED SET pressing the or arrow pad key. 7. Select the next image to be printed by pressing the or arrow pad key and select the desired number of prints (up to 999) in the same way as described above. 8.
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.
VIEWING OPTIONS 79 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 80). Is there a connector marked on your PC? SmartMedia reader/writer Use the optional USB SmartMedia reader/writer ( Page 82).
VIEWING OPTIONS v 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 79 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 vWindows 2000 Professional/Me vMac OS 9.
VIEWING OPTIONS 81 When using the AC adapter with the batteries loaded It is recommended that you connect the optional AC adapter to the camera and remove the batteries from the camera before connecting the camera to PC. (When you don’t plan to use the AC adapter, make sure that the batteries are loaded in the camera.) v If battery power runs out while the PC is accessing the card in the camera, the camera turns off in the middle of operation and this could destroy image files (data).
VIEWING OPTIONS v 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 authorized Olympus service center.
VIEWING OPTIONS For updated information on optional accessories, visit our website at http://www.olympus.com v 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. v Errors will occur frequently if a card with a write protect seal attached is used on a PC. Do not use such a card. For details, see the adapter’s instructions.
VIEWING OPTIONS 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 72). To USB port Operating Procedure 1. Connect the end of the USB cable marked PC. 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 85 Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC. 4. The PC screen displays the window shown on the left. (If the driver software has been installed on the PC, the window does not appear.) 5. Click "Next" in the window shown on the left. If the window is not displayed, go to step 12. on Page 87. Click 6. Select “Search for the best driver for your device” in the window shown on the left, and then click “Next”. Check Click 7.
VIEWING OPTIONS 8. Click 9. Check If the window shown on the left is displayed automatically, press “close” to close it. 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. The figure shown on the left is displayed as is when the CD-ROM is set as the F drive.
VIEWING OPTIONS 87 Double Click 12. Open “My Computer” on the desktop of the PC. 13. 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 camera may be assigned a different drive letter depending on what types of devices (MO disk drive, USB card reader/writer, etc.) are connected to your PC. 14. Open the “Dcim” folder. Double Click 15. Open “100olymp” folder. Double Click 16. Now you can view images (JPEG files).
VIEWING OPTIONS When using a Macintosh with OS 9 Double Click Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC. 4. The desktop of the PC shows an “untitled” icon. 5. Open “untitled”. 6. Open the “DCIM” folder. Double Click 7. Open the “100OLYMP” folder. Double Click 8. 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 89 v 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. v 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. Open the lens barrier Press Flash (P. 56) Press Slide the zoom lever Macro (P. 61) Optical zoom (P. 59) Digital zoom (P. 60) Flash (P. 56) Press the OK/menu button Macro (P. 61) Drive [Normal/Sequential shooting/ Self-timer] (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 in the correct direction. No more image can be shot because the number of shootable images have reached 0. Replace the card or erase unnecessary images. The card is writeprotected. 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. 19 The battery power is running out. Replace the batteries with new ones. P. 19 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. 93 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. 93 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 Flash Off mode. P. 57 The subject was too brightly illuminated. Correct the exposure (in [–] direction) or shoot the P. 65 subject from a different angle or point the camera in a different direction and lock the exposure.
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 99 Frequently Asked Questions Q How can I maximize 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 spontaneously 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 v Specifications v 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. 8 (SHQ mode, 8 MB card) frames Approx. 24 (HQ mode, 8 MB card) Approx. 82 (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 103 Flash modes : 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 0.2 m/8 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. 72 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 low light. P.
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. 93 P. 65 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 you shoot at a distance of 0.5 m/1.6 ft. or less, use the Macro mode. P. 61 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 R Record mode Three types of Record modes can be selected according to the desired image resolution. When the Record mode is set for higher image quality, the image file size increases and the number of shootable images per card decreases. The SQ (Standard Quality) mode is good for images that will be attached to e-mail while the SHQ (Super-High Quality) mode is best for images that will be printed out at a large size or retouched on a PC. P.
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