ENGLISH Digital Camera Instructions n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. . . n n n n D-450ZOOM .
E CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
E 9. Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 10.
E 13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 15.
E e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. 17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 18.
E However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
E This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. WARNING • Keep the batteries away from children. • If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. • Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws. • The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled. • Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or dispose of in a fire.
E Legal and other notices ● All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. ● Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur. If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions, please contact us. ● No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus.
E FOR SAFE USE Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference. Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury. WARNING 1.
E 2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. 3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS. 4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN. • THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK. THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING. • THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
E • DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHARGE THESE TYPES OF BATTERIES. • KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. • DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. 7. DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION.
E CAUTION 1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY. 3. UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY. 4.
E CARE AND STORAGE HANDLING n Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight (e.g. a beach in summer), excessive heat, humidity, extreme variations of temperature and humidity, sand or dust, excessive moisture, or vibrations (e.g. in a car). n Do not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler, or humidifier, or near a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials. n Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks.
E BATTERY HANDLING n This camera uses four AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel metal hydride batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal hydride batteries are recommended.) n Do not use AA manganese batteries. Besides shortening battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera. n Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use of batteries can cause fluid leak, heat generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load them correctly.
E CHECK THE CONTENTS Camera . . Strap . . Video cable . . AA (R6) alkaline batteries (4 pieces) . . 30 RS-232C PC serial cable . . . Conversion connector for Macintosh . . . Options • SmartMedia card 8MB/16MB/32MB • Special function 4MB SmartMedia cards • PCMCIA adapter for SmartMedia card • FlashPath 3.
. . .. Instructions / Warranty card / Registration card . . . . Software CD’s (containing software) . . . . . • • • • • • • • Static-free case . . SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB) Instructions . . Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) . . . . Index labels (2 pieces) . . . . . . • • • • . • • • • .
E MAIN FEATURES n The 1,310,000-pixel CCD delivers the highest picture quality in its class. n The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Tele mode* make possible photographs equivalent to 6X zoom. n Built-in buffer memory dramatically reduces the recording time. n A wide-angle TFT LCD monitor is used for the first time in a digital camera. n A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with Panorama function) is provided.
E CONTENTS PREPARATION Names and functions of parts ..................................40 Using the strap .........................................................50 Loading the batteries................................................52 Using the AC adapter (optional) ...............................54 Inserting SmartMedia card .......................................58 TAKING PICTURES 34 Turning on the power ...............................................60 Checking the batteries ........................
E Macro mode ......................................................110 Digital Tele mode ....................................................110 Panorama mode .....................................................112 Menu .................................................................114 Exposure compensation....................................116 Spot metering mode ..........................................118 Selecting the recording mode ................................120 White balance .................
E Index-Display adjustment.......................................160 Brightness ..............................................................162 PRINTING PICTURES Printing with the P-300 ...........................................164 Index print ..............................................................166 Close-Up print ........................................................168 Random print..........................................................170 4-cut print .....................................
E PREPARATION NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Shutter release button (P. 70) Control panel (P. 48) Zoom lever (P. 90/136) Flash (P. 92) Connector cover Lens Card compartment cover (P. 58) 40 Lens barrier (P. 60) AC adapter connector (P. 54) Video output connector (NTSC) (P. 146) Computer connector (RS-232C) (P.
LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 76/130) Viewfinder (P. 46) Menu button (P. 114/148) – button (P. 132)/ 2.5m Quick focus button (P. 88) + button (P. 132) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 72) LCD monitor (P. 46) OK button (P. 116/150)/ Quick focus button (P. 88) Flash mode button (P. 94)/ Index-Display button (P. 134) Selftimer (P. 90)/ Protect button (P. 142) Function button (P. 106/138) Erase button (P. 144) Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P.
E Viewfinder Display Orange lamp (flash) (p. 92) Green lamp (focus) (p. 72) Autofocus mark (p. 84) / Backlighting correction mark (p.
E Control Panel Sequential shooting Preset white balance Macro mode Recording mode Flash mode Image memory blocks Selftimer ISO Number of storable pictures Battery check Exposure compensation Card error / Function card mode Spot metering mode 48
E USING THE STRAP Caution: ◆ Attach the strap correctly as shown on the left 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.
E LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA (R6) nickel metal hydride batteries, AA (R6) lithium batteries, AA (R6) alkaline batteries or AA (R6) NiCd batteries. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera. ● Read “BATTERY HANDLING” on page 28. 1 Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly. 3 Slide the cover closed, pressing . Do not push the edge of the cover.
E AC wall outlet . . . AC adapter connector . . . AC adapter . . USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Note: ◆ When in use for long periods, the AC adapter will be warm to the touch. This is normal. Warning: 54 ◆ Use the AC adapter correctly and pay attention to the precautions below. Incorrect use of the AC adapter may cause a fire or electric shock. ◆ Use an AC 120V power source.
E ◆ If the AC adapter’s cord is hot, smells like smoke, or is emitting smoke, unplug it immediately. Contact your nearest Olympus dealer or Olympus service center. ◆ Do not use the optional exclusive AC adapter with other products. Olympus will not be responsible for damage caused by the use of any AC adapter other than the one exclusively designed for this camera. ◆ Hold the AC adapter unit when removing it from an outlet. ◆ Never pull forcibly, bend, or twist the AC adapter.
E INSERTING SmartMedia CARD Insert SmartMedia. . . .. Insert SmartMedia card in the direction shown. ● When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way. ● Use 3.3V cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. ● When using a non-Olympus brand 3.3V card, formatting in the camera is recommended. Caution: 58 ◆ 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 Slide open the lens barrier. . . . . . . Control panel . . TAKING PICTURES TURNING ON THE POWER Push up the flash. . . Viewfinder . . To turn on the power, just slide open the lens barrier on the front of the camera. When it is turned on, it automatically checks the SmartMedia card. If there is a problem with the card, the camera emits a beep sound and displays the following: When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected...
E Control panel . . CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is on, the remaining battery power is displayed on the control panel. Display Meaning lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally. Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced. blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out. Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.
E Control panel . . CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When you turn on the power, the number of storable pictures is shown on the control panel. ● When the number reaches 0, the camera emits a beep sound and the Green lamp blinks every time the lens barrier is opened. ● The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode setting. ● See page 120 for selecting the recording mode for each image.
E The Approximate Number of Storable Pictures Memory capacity 2MB Card 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB SQ 30 60 122 244 489 HQ 9 18 36 73 146 SHQ 4 9 18 36 73 NonCompression SHQ 0 1 2 4 8 Recording mode ● 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. (See p. 120 for the number of pixels.
E 1 POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When holding the camera vertically, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. 2 1 Correct. 2 Correct. 3 Incorrect. 3 Note: 68 ◆ Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. ◆ Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
E 1 Proper Shutter Release 1 Depress the Shutter release button halfway. ● The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. ● The exposure will be locked. ● The focus will be adjusted. 2 2 Depress the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture. ● The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released. Note: 70 ◆ Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger.
E Diopter adjustment dial . . . . TAKING PICTURES Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder Viewfinder . . Shutter release button . . . Green lamp . . 72 1 Compose the picture using the optical viewfinder. ● Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. 2 Depress the Shutter release button halfway. The Green lamp lights. 3 Depress the Shutter release button fully to take the picture. The camera emits two short beeps to indicate that the shot has been taken.
E Waiting time Number of pictures that can be shot Number of pictures allotted per block SQ approx. 0.7 sec. 20 5 HQ approx. 1.3 sec. 8 2 SHQ approx. 2.2 sec. 4 1 Noncompression approx. 40 sec. SHQ 1 1 Recording mode Note: ◆ Since the number of frames allotted per Image memory block varies depending on the recording mode, the waiting time for the next shot and the number of pictures that can be shot before all four blocks appear vary as well. (See the chart.
E Taking pictures using the LCD monitor 1 Open the lens barrier. Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. ● Press the button again to turn off the monitor. 2 Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCD monitor. ● Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder. (p. 72) 3 The image appears on the LCD monitor while the camera records it.
E Note: ◆ Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. If you need to know focus or exposure, check your computer’s display. ◆ It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption, as well as shorter recording time. ◆ 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 the Record mode.
E Turning off the power 1 Close the lens barrier halfway. 2 Wait until the lens is recessed. ● Do not push the lens barrier against the lens. 3 Close the lens barrier all the way. ● The power goes off. 4 Close the flash. Note: 80 ◆ When the camera is being operated on battery power and the batteries 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 open the lens barrier.
E Picture frame . . WORKING RANGE The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially when the Zoom is set to T. Take pictures at a distance between 8'' ~ ∞. ● Subjects closer than 8'' may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed. ● Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close-up pictures (turns on automatically in the Macro mode).
E USING THE FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, use the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. 1 Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway. ● The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Autofocus mark . . 2 Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the Shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the Shutter release button fully.
E 1 2 AUTOFOCUS Although the autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as 1 ~ 3 shown below, where it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown below in 4 ~ 5, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the Green lamp lights and the shutter releases.
E QUICK FOCUS 8ft (2.5m) Quick focus button . . . . ∞ Quick focus button With Quick Focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length of ∞ (infinity) or 8ft. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required. 1 Press the Shutter release button halfway while pressing the ∞ or 8ft (2.5 m) Quick focus button depending on the distance to the subject. ● Quick Focus is not engaged if you remove your finger from the Quick focus button before pressing the Shutter release button halfway.
E Wide-angle . . Telephoto . . Selftimer button . . . . ZOOM You can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. Set the lever to T to choose telephoto shooting. Set the lever to W to choose wide-angle shooting. Note: ◆ When used with the Digital Tele mode, you can take an approx. 6X zoom photograph. (p. 110) SELFTIMER Control panel . . 1 Press the Selftimer button. The Selftimer indicator is displayed on the control panel. ● Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.
E USING THE FLASH MODES Viewfinder Display . Orange lamp . . . If the flash is closed when use of the flash is necessary, the Orange lamp blinks. 1 Push up the flash before use or to select a flash mode. 2 Press the Shutter release button halfway when the Orange lamp goes off. When the Orange lamp stays lit, the flash is charged. Press the Shutter all the way to take the picture. Flash working range: Wide-angle Telephoto Approx. 8'' ~ 13 ft Approx. 8'' ~ 8.
E How to select the flash mode: This camera has five flash modes. Select the mode according to the shooting condition. As you press the Flash mode button, the mode switches as shown below. Flash mode button . . . . 94 ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ (No icon) Auto-Flash mode Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions. (p. 96) Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode Significantly reduces the phenomenon of “redeye” (when a subject’s eyes appear red in flash photos). (p.
E ● When the Flash is down, appears on the control panel and the flash is set to the OFF mode. (p. 104) ● The selected flash mode is displayed on the control panel. ● The Fill-In Flash mode returns to the Auto-Flash mode after the power is turned off or the flash is closed. Flash mode button . . . . 96 AUTO-FLASH Control panel . . In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in lowlight and backlight conditions.
E FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION) When you want the flash to fire all the time. In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg. fluorescent light). Note: 100 ◆ Use this mode within the flash working range (p. 92). It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
E SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION MODE Flash mode button . . . . Control panel . . Flash mode button . . . . Control panel . . When taking pictures at night. You can set the flash to fire during the first half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. Auto-Flash and Red-Eye Reducing Flash are available. The Red-Eye Reducing Flash is most suitable for taking pictures of people with backgrounds of night views.
E OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) When you do not want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot subjects such as fireworks. 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. ● Close the flash.
E Function button . . FUNCTION BUTTON Control panel . . In the Record mode (with the lens barrier open), you can select the Standard mode, Sequence mode, Macro mode, Digital Tele mode, and Function card mode with each press of the Function button. The Function card mode can be used for flagging Panorama pictures or photographing with a special function card available from Olympus (optional). Mode Function button . . 106 ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟Standard mode Use For taking standard pictures.
E Function button . . Control panel . . SEQUENCE MODE You can take several separate pictures sequentially. Release the Shutter release button to stop it. ● Available in the SHQ/HQ/SQ recording modes. (When taken in the Non-compression SHQ mode, it will be set to the SHQ mode automatically.) ● The shooting speed, the number of pictures that can be shot sequentially, and the recording time vary depending on the recording mode. (p.
E MACRO MODE Function button . . Control panel . . DIGITAL TELE MODE Function button . . . . LCD Monitor . . X2 X1 110 A subject as small as 2.4" x 3" can be taken fully within the frame. Shooting Range: 8" ~ 31" (0.2 m ~ 0.8 m) ● The LCD monitor turns on automatically (p. 76) and the Macro indicator is displayed on the control panel. ● Subjects closer than 8" (0.2 m) may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed. Do not use the flash when the subject is closer than 8" (0.2 m).
E Function button . . . . PANORAMA MODE Control panel . . +/– buttons . . Function card mode . . How to take panoramas 1 Press the Function button to select the Function card mode (Panorama mode). ● The LCD monitor turns on automatically. (p. 76) 2 The connecting direction (right, left, up, down) can be selected with the +/– buttons. ● The boxes appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the Function button again to cancel the Panorama mode.
E MENU Mode ➟ Use Standard mode ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ Menu button . . For taking standard pictures. Exposure compensation For setting +/–2 compensation. (p. 116) Spot metering mode For obtaining the right exposure. (p. 118) Recording mode selection For selecting the recording mode. (p. 120) White balance For presetting the white balance. (p. 122) ISO For setting to AUTO, 160, 320, 640. (p. 124) File number ➟ Beep sound For selecting the file numbering system. (p. 126) For setting on/off. (p.
E Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT SE T OK button . . EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure is manually adjustable. In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (0.5 step). Adjust + when the subject is mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark. How to adjust: 1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Exposure compensation. 2 Move the arrow with the +/– buttons. Press the OK button to confirm the adjustment.
E Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . SPOT METERING MODE Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus mark. 1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Spot metering mode. 2 Select either Average metering NEXT SET OK button . . Control panel . . Viewfinder . . Shutter release button . . . 118 or Spot metering with the +/– buttons. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
E SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . You can select the High Quality modes HQ/SHQ/NonCompression SHQ or the Standard Quality mode SQ. 1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Recording mode selection. 2 Select the recording mode with the +/– buttons. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting. NEXT SET OK button\ . . ● To select Non-Compression SHQ, press the + button for two seconds at SHQ, while the Green lamp is not blinking.
E WHITE BALANCE Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . When you cannot obtain the right white balance with the auto setting, such as in twilight scenes, there are four other presets available. 1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select White balance. 2 Select either NEXT , Daylight , Overcast , Tungsten light or Fluorescent with the +/– buttons. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
E ISO Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . 160 320 640 NEXT SET OK button . . Control panel . . 124 You can set the ISO sensitivity to AUTO, 160, 320 or 640. 1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select ISO. 2 Select the ISO setting with the +/– buttons. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting. ● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the next setting menu. ● The ISO mark appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected.
E SETTING THE BEEP SOUND Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT SE T OK button . . 128 1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Beep sound. 2 Select either On or Off with the +/– buttons. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting. ● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the next setting menu.
E LCD monitor ON/OFF button . . 3 DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR TURNING ON THE LCD MONITOR Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. ● When the monitor is turned on, the camera automatically checks the card. If there is no card in the camera, the Card error indicator blinks on the control panel. If the card is in another format and is unreadable, the camera enters the Card format mode. (p.
E QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift to the Display mode by quickly pressing the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice in the Record mode. To return to the Record mode, press either the LCD monitor ON/OFF button or the Shutter release button. When you enter the Quick view mode when the card is full and perform Erase or Card format, the Green lamp will blink when you return to the Record mode, during which the next picture can be taken. DISPLAYING PICTURES LCD Monitor . . +/– buttons . .
E INDEX-DISPLAY MODE Index-Display button . . . . LCD Monitor . . This function works when the lens barrier is closed. 1 Display a picture by turning on the LCD monitor ON/OFF button. 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Press the Index-Display button on top to select the Index display. Several frames are displayed including the currently selected picture. 3 Press the – button to select preceding frames. ● Press the + button to select succeeding frames.
E CLOSE-UP DISPLAY Zoom lever . . . . LCD Monitor . Confirm the focus by enlarging the image. 1 Display the picture you want to enlarge, then push the Zoom lever toward T to show the Close-Up setting display. 2 Select the desired section with the +/– buttons, then push the Zoom lever toward T again. ● Push the Zoom lever toward W to return to the Close-Up setting display. Push again to cancel the mode. . . +/– buttons . . Note: 136 ◆ You can direct-print enlarged images. (p.
E FUNCTION BUTTON In the Display mode (with the LCD monitor ON), you can select the Regular display, Slide-Show display, Print reserve, Random print, 4-cut print, Multi print, Mirror print, and Function card mode with each press of the Function button. 5 Mode Function button . . ➟ ➟ ➟ Regular display For a slide-show display. (p. 140) Print reserve For reserving pictures to be printed and then printing them on the P-330. (p.
E Function button . . LCD Monitor . . SLIDE-SHOW MODE You can run through all the stored pictures automatically. This function works when the lens barrier is closed. 1 Display the picture by turning on the LCD monitor ON/OFF button. 2 Press the Function button to select the Slide-Show mode, then press the OK button to start the Slide-Show. 3 Press the Function button again to stop at the currently SET 1 displayed picture. ● The Slide-Show does not stop until you cancel the operation.
E PROTECTION LCD Monitor . Protect button . . You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. This function works when the lens barrier is closed. 1 Display the pictures and select the picture you want to keep. 1 2 Press the Protect button to protect the selected picture. ● The Protect indicator appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. 3 To cancel protection, press the Protect button again.
E CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Video output connector . . . Recorded images can be viewed on a TV. Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before connecting. 1 Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output LCD monitor ON/OFF button . . . connector of the camera and the input connector of the TV. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 Turn on the camera by pressing the LCD monitor ON/OFF button. 4 Select the picture with the +/– buttons.
E MENU In the Display mode (with the LCD monitor on), you can select the following items to adjust with each press of the Menu button. Menu button . . Mode Use For a regular display. All-Frame erase For erasing all frames. (p. 150) File number For displaying the file number. (p. 152) Date print For printing the date. (p. 154) Date set 148 ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟Regular display For setting the date. (p. 156) Card format For performing card format. (p.
E Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT SET OK button . . ALL-FRAME ERASE This function works when the lens barrier is closed. 1 Display a picture, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the – button to select All-Frame erase . ● Press the Menu button to cancel. 3 Press the OK button to erase all pictures. ● The camera makes a short single beep and the All-Frame Erase indicator starts moving to the right. 4 All pictures are erased after a few seconds.
E FILE NUMBER DISPLAY Menu button . . 1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select File number display. 2 Select either Frame number +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT or File number the +/– buttons. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting. with SET OK button . . Note: FILE : 100–2345 152 ◆ When File number is selected, the frame number or date is not displayed. ◆ The frame number is always displayed in the Index-Display mode even if the File number is selected.
E DATE PRINT Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT SET 1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select Date print. 2 Use the +/– buttons to select either print or not print date when printing with the P-300 printer. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting. ● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the next setting menu. ● Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to cancel the setting and turn off the LCD monitor. OK button . .
E ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME Menu button . . 1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select LCD Monitor . . –Y––M––D– ’ 9 9 . 1 2 .1 6 12:34 NEXT +/– buttons . . Date set. 2 Select the display order of the year, month, and day with the +/– buttons, then press the OK button. 3 Adjust the numbers, then press the OK button to confirm the setting. ● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the next setting menu.
E CARD FORMAT Menu button . Control panel . . . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT SET 1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select Card format. ● When the card needs to be formatted, the Card error indicator lights on the control panel, and the camera automatically enters the Card format mode. 2 Select Card format with the – button. 3 Press the OK button to start formatting (the Card error indicator blinks). Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to cancel the format.
E INDEX-DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT You can select the number of frames shown in the IndexDisplay mode. 1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select Index-Display adjustment. 2 Select from 4-frame , 9-frame or 16-frame with the +/– buttons. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting. SET OK button . . Note: 160 ◆ The Frame number does not appear on the LCD monitor when 16-frame is selected.
E Menu button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . NEXT SET OK button . . 162 BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select Brightness. 2 Select the brightness with the +/– buttons. ● Press the + button to lighten and the – button to darken. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
E PRINTING PICTURES PRINTING WITH THE P-300 Computer connector . . By connecting the camera to the P-300 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 and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before connecting. 1 Connect the computer connector of the camera to the P-300 LCD monitor ON/OFF button . . . . . 164 +/– buttons . .
E INDEX PRINT LCD Monitor . . 1 2 3 4 5 6 30-frame index prints can be made. 1 Select the Index-Display mode (p. 134). 2 30 frames will be printed on one sheet, starting from the selected picture. 3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, 8 7 5 166 ’97 03 15 9 then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. ● After printing, the display advances to the 31st frame from the selected picture. ● See page 164 for connection to the printer.
E CLOSE-UP PRINT +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . You can print enlarged images. 1 Select the Close-Up display mode (p. 136). 2 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. ● See page 164 for connection to the printer. OK button . . Note: 168 ◆ Use of high-quality recording modes is recommended for high image quality.
E RANDOM PRINT Function button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . SET OK 3 OK button . . Press for 3 seconds — All print Press for 5 seconds — All cancel . . . . . . . 170 You can select a series of pictures to be directprinted to the P-300 printer. 1 Connect the camera with the printer, turn on the power, then press the Function button in the Display mode to select the Random Print mode. 2 Select frames with the +/– buttons and press the OK button at each picture to be printed.
E Function button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . 4-CUT PRINT You can make 4-cut prints. ● In order to make sticker prints, the specialty paper must be set in the printer’s paper feeder. 1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select the 4-cut print mode. 2 Select frames with the +/– buttons and press the OK button at each picture to be printed. 5 3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.
E MULTI PRINT Function button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . You can create popular 16-cut prints. ● In order to make sticker prints, the specialty paper must be set in the printer’s paper feeder. 1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select the Multi Print mode. 2 Select frames with the +/– buttons and press the OK button at each picture to be printed. 5 3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.
E MIRROR PRINT Function button . . +/– buttons . . LCD Monitor . . You can make mirror-image prints. This mode is especially useful for making T-shirt prints. 1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select the Mirror Print mode. 2 Select the picture to be printed with the +/– buttons. 3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. ● See page 164 for connection to the printer.
E PRINTING WITH THE P-330 Direct print is possible by inserting a recorded SmartMedia into the P-330 printer. SmartMedia P-330 [Main features] Single print Multi print (4/9/16-cut) Random print Print reserve (“Select with camera”) Close-Up print (1.5X/2X) Date print Mirror print Function card compatible (Template card) * Read the P-330 instructions for details. Note: 178 ◆ You can reserve pictures to be printed on the camera. (p.
E PRINT RESERVE (SELECT WITH CAMERA) Function button . . SET +/– buttons . . OK OK button . . LCD Monitor . . SET OK 120 You can select a series of pictures to be directprinted to the P-330 printer. 1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select the Print Reserve mode. 2 Select Print Reserve with the +/– buttons, then press the OK button. ● Select cancel when you want to cancel the entire reservation.
E TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER PERSONAL COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT When using the provided utility software: Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 98 Windows 95/NT 4.
E INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions, including download, display, storage and panorama, your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master. For installation and operation, please refer to the software’s online documentation.
E CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER RS-232C PC serial cable . . . Conversion connector for Macintosh . . . . Use the appropriate connector according to your computer’s platform. ● 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. ● 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.
E USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Make sure that the power of the computer and the camera are turned off and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before connecting. 1 Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer’s serial port. Computer connector . . 2 Open the connector cover. 3 Align the arrow mark on the RS-232C PC serial cable plug with the camera’s connector. Insert the plug and push it in as far as it will go. 4 Open the lens barrier to turn on the power.
E TRANSFERRING DIRECTLY FROM SmartMedia PC Card Adapter CARD The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a 3.5" FDD, using the optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter. Note: 190 Be sure to insert the card right-side up. . .
E SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Printer . . FlashPath TV . . Personal computer . . SmartMedia MO drive . . PC card adapter . . Camera . . AC adapter . . . . 192 Personal computer . . Modem Printer . . Modem Printer TV . . . .
MISCELLANEOUS E QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How long will the batteries last? Q 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 NiMH rechargeable batteries or AC adapter (optional) is recommended.
E How should I store the camera? Q A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it. After using it at the beach, wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out. Do not store in an area where mothballs are used. Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period.
E TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems The camera does not work. 1 The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier to turn on the power. (P. 60) 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. [ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 52) 3 The batteries are exhausted. [ Replace the batteries with new ones. (P. 52) 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function. [ Keep the batteries warm while using the camera. No picture is taken when the Shutter release button is pressed.
E The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor. 1 The lens barrier has been left open. [ Close the lens barrier and depress the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. (P. 130) 2 There is no picture in the SmartMedia [ Check the number of storable pictures. (P. 64) The LCD monitor is hard to read. 1 The brightness may be incorrectly set. [ Adjust the brightness. (P.
E Problems with Images The picture is out of focus. 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. [ Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button. (P. 68) 2 The viewfinder’s autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject. [ Position the autofocus frame on the subject, or use the focus lock. (P. 84) 3 The lens is dirty. [ Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth. 4 The mode was not selected correctly. [ Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 8''~31''.
E 2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. [ Shoot within the flash working range. (P. 92) 3 The flash mode was set to the Off mode. [ Check the flash mode before shooting. (P. 94) 4 The subject was too small and was backlit. [ Set the flash to Fill-In mode. (P. 94) The picture is too bright. 1 The flash was set to the Fill-In Flash mode. [ Set the flash mode to one other than Fill-In Flash. (P. 94) 2 The subject was very bright.
E NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT n 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. n 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 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.
E SPECIFICATIONS Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording System : Digital recording (JPEG) Memory : 3.3V SmartMedia 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB No. of storable frames : Approx. 2 shots (Non-Compression SHQ mode, 8 MB) : Approx. 18 shots (SHQ mode, 8 MB) : Approx. 36 shots (HQ mode, 8 MB) : Approx. 122 shots (SQ mode, 8 MB) Erase : One-frame erase / All-frames erase Image pickup element : 1/2.
E Photometric system : Digital ESP metering system, Spot metering system Exposure control : Program auto exposure Aperture* : W : F2.8, F8 T : F4.4, F12.6 Shutter* : 1/2 ~ 1/1000 sec. (used with mechanical shutter) * Manual setting not available Working range : 8'' ~ 31'' (Macro mode) 31'' ~ ∞ (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.
E Flash modes : Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and backlight), Red-Eye Reducing Flash, Off (no flash), Fill-In Flash (forced activation), Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash Control panel : Indicates Recording mode, number of storable pictures, Card error, Flash modes, Selftimer, Battery check, Sequence mode, Macro mode, Exposure compensation, Spot metering mode, Preset white balance, Memory blocks, ISO, Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash Autofocus : TTL system autofocus, Contrast detec
E Direct print (Direct print possible with the optional printer) : Standard print, 30-frame index print, Close-Up print, Random print, 4-cut print, Multi print, Mirror print, Date print, Print reserve Operating environment temperature : 32 ~ 104°F / 0 ~ 40°C (operation) –4 ~ 140°F / –20 ~ 60°C (storage) humidity : 30 ~ 90 % (operation) 10 ~ 90 % (storage) Power supply : This camera uses four AA (R6) nickel metal hydride batteries, AA (R6) lithium batteries, AA (R6) alkaline batteries or AA (R6) NiCd batteri
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