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LR6X2 or CR-V3X1
VIDEO OUT
DC IN 3.4V
USB
Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by
pressing . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor.
Turn the camera off by pressing again.
START HERE
It is strongly recommended that you follow these
step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.
For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer
to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the
Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the
camera set-up procedures that follow.
The following items are also included in this package: Basic Manual, video cable, warranty card, registration card (not
pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
Digital camera
Strap AA (R6) alkaline
batteries (x2)
CAMEDIA
Master CD-ROM
xD-Picture CardUSB cable
(grey color)
TIP: To maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after
approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.
Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…
All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.
a.
Loading batteries
Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of
(the direction indicated by the mark on the cover),
and lift it up in the direction of .
Attach the strap (OPTIONAL)
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing
the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .
Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown
in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock
into place when fully inserted.
To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up.
Pull to remove.
Close the card cover.
c.
Insert the xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety
of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture
Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed.
b.
a.
Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)
Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image
file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time
can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode.
Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks.
Press to display the menu.
Press to select MODE MENU.
Press three times to select SETUP.
Press once, and then twice to highlight , and then press once.
Use to select the date format.
Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set
the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
c.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)
Open the lens barrier.
Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
b.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Print reserveation
Number of prints
Battery check
Battery check
Flash mode
Self-timer
(still pictures only)
Number of storable still pictures/
seconds remaining for movies
AF target mark
White balance
Spot metering mode
Record mode
Resolution (number of pixels)
TIP: An optional Olympus E-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a
consistent power supply. See the Basic Manual for more information.
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Note:
Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators
will be displayed.
Power on Power off
USB connector
FlashShutter button
Self-timer lampLens barrier Lens
Shooting mode
Macro
Exposure compensation
VT450901
Printed in China
Strap eyelet Card cover
Connector coverDC-IN jack (3.4V)
VIDEO OUT jack
A
B
There is a mark on the bottom of the
camera showing the correct way to insert
batteries.
HQ
SIZE: 1600x1200
+
2.0
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FILE: 100–0020
x
10
Protect
Record mode
Number pixels
Exposure compensation
White balance
Date and time
File number, Frame number,
Playing time/
Total recording time
Lens barrier
Battery compartment cover
Orange lamp
Green lamp
AF target mark
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
Viewfinder
Monitor
Tripod socket
Monitor button (QUICK VIEW )
Playback button ( )
B
A
P
HQ
1600 x 1200
+2.0
http://www.olympus.com/
QuickStart Guide
D-390 / C-150
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH
Wendenstrasse 14-18,
20097 Hamburg, Germany
http://www.olympus-europa.com
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville,
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
http://support.olympusamerica.com/
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - START HERE

LR6X2 or CR-V3X1VIDEO OUTDC IN 3.4VUSBConfirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by pressing . The "No Picture&q

Page 2 - Additional Camera Features

8EnGetting started●Battery checkIf the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on themonitor changes as follows when the camera i

Page 3 - D-390/C-150

634Advanced shootingVarying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)1 In the shooting mode top menu, selectMODE MENU T CAMERA T , thenpress í.~“Ho

Page 4 - CONTENTS

644Advanced shootingVarying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)• If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ fromthe int

Page 5

654Advanced shooting2 Press .• Press again to exit the menu.3 Take the picture.Adjusting the White balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the

Page 6

664Advanced shootingAdjusting the White balance• White balance may not be effective under some special lightsources.• After setting a white balance mo

Page 7

675PlaybackViewing still pictures5 Playback1 Press with the lens barrier closed.• The monitor turns on and displays the last picturetaken. (Single-fr

Page 8

685PlaybackViewing still picturesQUICK VIEWThis function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shootingmode. This is useful when you

Page 9 - Still picture Movie

695PlaybackViewing still pictures• Pictures cannot be stored in an enlarged state.Note4.0X4.0XArrow pad (ÑñÉí)Close-up playback Pictures displayed on

Page 10 - ●Battery check

705PlaybackViewing still picturesIndex display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on themonitor. The number of pictures sh

Page 11 - Attaching the strap

715PlaybackViewing still picturesSlideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card one after another.Only the first frame of movies i

Page 12 - 1 Make sure that:

725PlaybackViewing still picturesPicture Rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally.This function lets you tur

Page 13 - Inserting/Removing a card

9EnGetting startedAttaching the strap1 Thread the short end of the strap throughthe strap eyelet.• The strap can only enter from the lens side.2 Threa

Page 14 - Power on/off

735PlaybackUse the Video cable provided with the camera to play back recordedimages on your TV.1 Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off.C

Page 15 - 2 Press

745PlaybackMOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies1 Press with the lens barrier closed.• The monitor turns on.2 Use the arrow pad to display the picturewith .~“V

Page 16 - FRANCAIS

755PlaybackMOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies5 Press Ññ to select PLAYBACK, thenpress .• The movie is played back.• After playback, the menu is displayed.PLA

Page 17 - Using the menus

765PlaybackProtecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentallyerasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased

Page 18

775PlaybackErasing picturesSingle-frame eraseThis function erases the picture that is displayed on the monitor.1 Press .• The monitor turns on.2 Use t

Page 19 - PANORAMA

785PlaybackErasing picturesAll-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card.1 In the playback mode top menu, selectMODE MENU T CARD T

Page 20 - SETUP tab

795PlaybackEditing still picturesThis function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures.The following editing operations are possib

Page 21

805PlaybackEditing still pictures• You cannot create black and white movies.• You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficientmemo

Page 22

815PlaybackEditing still pictures• Resizing is not possible in the following cases.Movies, pictures edited on a PC, or when there is insufficientmemor

Page 23 - Shooting

825PlaybackINDEX - Creating an index9 frames extracted from the recorded movie are displayed as an index toshow the movie at one glance. Indexes can b

Page 24 - MODE MENU

10EnGetting startedLoading batteriesUse one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries oralkaline batteries.• CR-V3 lithium battery pac

Page 25 - 2 Compose your picture

835PlaybackINDEX - Creating an indexTIPS•The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode fromthe original movie.• The interval betwe

Page 26

846Useful functionsMODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings6 Useful functionsThis function lets you restore functions (exposure compensatio

Page 27 - 2 Press í ()

85ALL RESET - Saving the settings6Useful functionsFunction Factory default setting Ref. pageMonitor OFF P. 41Shooting mode PHOTO (still picture shooti

Page 28 - 2 Press É ()

86CARD SETUP - Formatting cards6Useful functions2 If the FORMAT screen is displayed, press Ññ to select YES.If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, pr

Page 29

876Useful functionsDisplaying shooting informationThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitorfor 3 seconds in the play

Page 30

886Useful functionsYou can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken onthe monitor.ON : The picture being recorded to the card

Page 31 - Formatting cards (Card setup)

896Useful functionsTurning the beep sound offThis function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc.The beep sound can be adjusted i

Page 32

906Useful functionsFILE NAME• After the file number reaches 9999, it returns to 0001, and thefolder number also changes (for example, from No. 100 to

Page 33 - For other OS users

916Useful functionsPIXEL MAPPINGThe Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCDand image processing functions. It is not neces

Page 34 - Error codes

926Useful functionsVIDEO OUT - Video output selectionYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Setthe video output before c

Page 35

11EnGetting started• Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings ifthe camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed

Page 36

937Print settingsHow to print pictures7 Print settingsSeveral different printing options are available when you want to print outpictures. Printing a

Page 37

947Print settingsHow to print picturesTIPS• JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images)sh

Page 38 - REFERENCE MANUAL

957Print settingsAll-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can set thenumber of prints and whether or no

Page 39

967Print settingsSingle-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. This function can also alterdetails (number of prints, date

Page 40

977Print settingsSingle-frame reservation6 Press Ññ to select x (number ofprints) or (date/time) then press í.• x : See below.• : See below. Set x

Page 41 - Contents

987Print settingsResetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset the print reservation data for picturesstored on the card. There ar

Page 42 - 5 Playback 67

998MiscellaneousError codes8 MiscellaneousPossible causeThe card is not inserted,or it cannot berecognized.There is a problem withthe card, so the cam

Page 43 - 8 Miscellaneous 99

1008MiscellaneousTroubleshootingThe power is off.The batteries areloaded incorrectly. The battery isexhausted.The battery istemporarily unable tofunct

Page 44 - 1 Getting started

1018MiscellaneousThe flash does not fire.P. 49P. 50P. 49P. 55The flash is set to theflash off mode.The subject isilluminated.The movie mode ison.Panor

Page 45

1028MiscellaneousTroubleshootingPictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor.The power is off.The camera is in theshooting mode.There are nopi

Page 46 - Monitor indications

12EnGetting startedPower on/off●When shooting picturesPower on: Open the lens barrier.The camera turns on in the shootingmode. Power off: Close the le

Page 47 - Getting started

1038MiscellaneousTroubleshootingThe picture is too bright.The flash was set tothe fill-in flash mode.The subject wasexcessivelyilluminated.Select a fl

Page 48

1048MiscellaneousTroubleshootingThe picture is out of focus.The camera movedwhen the shutterbutton was pressed.The lens was dirty.The camera may notbe

Page 49 - How to use this manual

1058MiscellaneousMenu list Shooting mode menus ( :P////)Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. pageMODE CAMERA SCENE SELECT , , , P. 37MENU , OFF, O

Page 50

1068MiscellaneousMenu list Shooting mode menus ( )Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. pageMODE CAMERA OFF, ON P. 52MENU OFF, ON P. 54–2.0 to +2.0 P

Page 51 - Loading batteries

1078MiscellaneousMenu listTop menu Tab Function Setting Ref. pageMODE PLAY OFF, ON P. 76MENU 0°, +90°, -90° P. 72, P. 93EDIT BLACK&WHITE BLACK&

Page 52

1088MiscellaneousFactory default settings Shooting modeAUTOOFFShooting mode PHOTO (still picture shooting mode)SCENE SELECT P (Program auto)Digital z

Page 53

1098MiscellaneousList of functions by shooting modeShootingmodeFunctionDigital zoomPANORAMA2 IN 1WBCARD SETUPALL RESETREC VIEWFILE NAMEP

Page 54

1108MiscellaneousCamera maintenance1 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.Make sure that the monitor is turned off.2 Remove the battery. (If

Page 55

1118MiscellaneousSpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in

Page 56 - The lamps on the right of

1128MiscellaneousSpecificationsOperating environmentTemperature : 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) (operation)–20° C to 60° C (–4° F to 140° F) (storag

Page 57

13EnGetting startedSelecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purc

Page 58

1138MiscellaneousIndexAAC adapter ...16Adjusting the monitor brightness ...88AF target mark ...

Page 59

1148MiscellaneousIndexNNight scene shooting ...37No. of pictures in an index display...70No. of storable still pi

Page 60 - FORMATFORMAT

© 2003 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.VT451601http://www.olympus.com/OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 T

Page 61 - Selecting a language

How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera.Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.This manual p

Page 62 - Ññ to select a language, then

2IntroductionThis manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place fo

Page 63 - Setting the date and time

3MacintoshWindowsINDEXFlowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Windows (98/Me

Page 64 - 9 Press

4FlowchartBy connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operatin

Page 65 - Holding the camera

Flowchart5• When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to t

Page 66 - 2 Using the menus

6Identifying the OSIdentify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows1Double-c

Page 67 - How to use the mode menu

Identifying the OS74A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information.Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, M

Page 68 - AUTOAUTO

14EnGetting startedSetting the date and time 1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Press .• The top menu is displayed.3 Press í on the arrow pad to select M

Page 69 - Shortcut menus

8WindowsWindowsUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPYour computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all.You

Page 70 - MOVIE PLAY

9WindowsInstalling the USB driver for Windows 98(When using Windows 98/98 SE)If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow t

Page 71 - Mode menus

Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)10Windows3Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start.4Click

Page 72

11WindowsConnecting the camera to the computerUsers running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your compute

Page 73

Connecting the camera to the computer12Windows3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of s

Page 74 - 3 Shooting basics

Connecting the camera to the computer13Windows4The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.When you connect the camera to the computer for the

Page 75

14WindowsConfirming the computer recognizes the camera1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “My Comp

Page 76

15WindowsConfirming the USB driver is installedIf the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check

Page 77 - Taking still pictures

Confirming the USB driver is installed16Windows4Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category.If you cann

Page 78 - 1600 x 1200

17WindowsDownloading images to your computer1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” fr

Page 79

15Using the menusEnMenu itemsWhen you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayedon the monitor. The functions of this camera are set fr

Page 80 - Shooting basics

Downloading images to your computer18Windows4Double-click the “100olymp” folder.Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are d

Page 81 - How to lock the focus

Downloading images to your computer19WindowsThe “My Documents” window is displayed.6Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in thi

Page 82

20WindowsDisconnecting the camera from your computerIf your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 981Make sure

Page 83 - Recording movies

Disconnecting the camera from your computer21Windows4Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.5R

Page 84

Disconnecting the camera from your computer22Windows2Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar.The message saying that the drive ha

Page 85

23MacintoshMacintoshUsing Mac OS (9/X)Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running.If you are running any applications, quit them all.You are r

Page 86

24MacintoshConnecting the camera to the computer1Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. 2After maki

Page 87

Connecting the camera to the computer25Macintosh3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of

Page 88

26MacintoshDownloading images to your computer Mac OS 9You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in th

Page 89 - 4 Advanced shooting

Downloading images to your computer27MacintoshImage files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed.4Double-click the “Macint

Page 90

16Using the menusEnRecords movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the stillpicture shooting mode.Sets the image quality and resolutio

Page 91 - 2 Take the picture

Downloading images to your computer28MacintoshThe “Hard Disk” window is displayed.5Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this

Page 92 - PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

Downloading images to your computer29Macintosh Mac OS XMalfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS.• If the camera is not connected

Page 93

30MacintoshDisconnecting the camera from your computer1Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.

Page 94 - 3 Take the second shot

31Downloading image files using other OS(For other OS users)Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.     Windows 9

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© 2003 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.VT451601http://www.olympus.com/OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 T

Page 101 - Advanced shooting

17Using the menusEnINFODisplays all the shooting information on the monitor.ERASEErases the selected still picture or movie.Mode menusThese instructio

Page 112 - ~ “QUICK VIEW ”(P. 68)

USBUSBAll-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected. Once erased, pi

Page 113 - Protecting pictures

18Using the menusEnCARD tabCARD SETUPFormats a card.PICTURE tabWBSets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.CAMERA tabAdjusts th

Page 124 - É in the playback mode top

19Using the menusEn●Playback modePLAY tabProtects pictures from accidental erasure.Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.Stores pr

Page 132 - All-frame reservation

20Using the menusEnSETUP tabALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.Selects a language for on-screen

Page 133 - Single-frame reservation

21EnShootingShooting modesThis camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shootingmode, select a shooting mode from PHOTO (P////),

Page 134 - 9 Press É to select END

22EnShootingSelf Portrait shootingEnables you to take a picture of yourselfwhile holding the camera. Point the lenstowards yourself and the focus will

Page 135 - KEEPKEEP

23EnShootingTaking still pictures using the viewfinder PHOTO1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Compose your picturewhile looking at theimage in the viewf

Page 136 - 8 Miscellaneous

24EnShootingRecording movies 1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Press .• The top menu is displayed.3 Press Ñ to select .• Movie recording is set and the

Page 137 - Troubleshooting

25EnShootingUsing the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect youwant to achieve.1 Open the lens barrier fully.

Page 138 - Miscellaneous

26EnShootingSelf-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camerasecurely on a tripod or set it on a level sur

Page 139

27EnPlaybackViewing still pictures 1 Press with the lens barrier closed.• The monitor turns on and displays the last picturetaken. (Single-frame play

Page 140

EnDIGITAL CAMERAAPPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUEDIGITALKAMERACÁMARA DIGITALBASIC MANUALMANUEL DE BASEEINFACHE ANLEITUNGMANUAL BÁSICOENGLISHFRANÇAISDEUTSCHESPA

Page 141

28EnPlaybackProtecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentallyerasing them. Protected pictures cannot be eras

Page 142 - Menu list

29EnPlaybackAll-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card.1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD TCARD SETUP, an

Page 143

30EnTransferring pictures to a computer* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function correctly ifyou are using one of th

Page 144

31EnTransferring pictures to a computerFor more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer tothe camera Reference Manual on the C

Page 145 - Factory default settings

32EnError codesPossible causeThe card is not inserted,or it cannot berecognized.There is a problem withthe card, so the camerawill not function.Writin

Page 146

33EnSpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance w

Page 147 - Camera maintenance

34EnSpecificationsOperating environmentTemperature : 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) (operation)–20° C to 60° C (–4° F to 140° F) (storage)Humidity :

Page 148 - Specifications

© 2003 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.VT450701http://www.olympus.com/OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 T

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DIGITAL CAMERAREFERENCE MANUAL● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you startto use your new camera, please read these instruct

Page 150

2For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the Europeanrequirements for safet

Page 151

En2CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/INHALT/CONTENIDOENGLISH ...2FRANÇAIS ...

Page 152

Introduction of the camera’sfunctions3Contents P. 4Specifications P. 111Index P. 113For easily learning the fundamentalsof taking picturesFor fine-tun

Page 153 - COMPUTER

Contents4Contents ...41 Getting started 7Names of par

Page 154 - Introduction

5ContentsRecording movies ...46Zoom (Digital zoom) ...

Page 155 - MacintoshWindows

6Contents6 Useful functions 84MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings...84ALL RESET - Saving the settings ...

Page 156 - Flowchart

71Getting startedNames of parts1 Getting startedShutter button ~P. 40Flash ~P. 49Connector cover ~P. 73DC-IN jack ~P. 16Self-timer lamp ~P. 53Lens bar

Page 157

8Names of parts1Getting startedArrow pad (ÑñÉí) ~P. 12Zoom in ~P. 48Close-up playback ~P. 69Zoom out ~P. 48Index display ~P. 70Flash ~P. 49Monitor ~P.

Page 158 -  Windows

91Getting startedMonitor indications●Shooting modeItems Indications Ref. page1 Battery check , P. 112 Shooting mode P, , , , , P. 373 Exposure –2.

Page 159 -  Mac OS (Macintosh)

101Getting startedMonitor indications●Playback modeINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on themonitor. Screens when the i

Page 160 - Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

111Getting startedMonitor indications●Battery checkIf the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on themonitor changes as follow

Page 161 - (When using Windows 98/98 SE)

121Getting started4Advanced shootingPANORAMA - Panorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-PictureCard. Panorama

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En3For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the Europeanrequirements for saf

Page 163

131Getting startedAttaching the strap1 Thread the short end of the strap throughthe strap eyelet.• The strap can only enter from the lens side.2 Threa

Page 164

141Getting startedLoading batteriesUse one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries oralkaline batteries.• CR-V3 lithium battery pack

Page 165

151Getting startedLoading batteries• Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings ifthe camera is left for about one hour with the

Page 166

161Getting startedLoading batteriesSelecting batteries or the optional AC adapterIn addition to the batteries provided, this camera can also use the f

Page 167

171Getting startedLoading batteries• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to

Page 168 - “Device Manager”

181Getting startedInserting/Removing a card“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses thecard to record pictures.Card basics

Page 169

●Inserting a card1 Make sure that:2 Open the card cover.3 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot asshown.• Insert the card whi

Page 170

201Getting startedInserting/Removing a card●Removing the card1 Make sure that:2 Open the card cover.3 Push the card all the way in to unlock it,then l

Page 171

211Getting startedPower on/off●When shooting picturesPower on: Open the lens barrier.The camera turns on in the shootingmode. Power off: Close the len

Page 172 -  Windows 98

221Getting startedPower on/off●When playing back picturesPower on: Press with the lens barrierclosed.The camera turns on in the playbackmode. The mon

Page 173 -  Windows Me/2000/XP

Getting started4EnNames of partsShutter buttonFlashConnector coverDC-IN jackSelf-timer lampLens barrierTurns the camera on andoff in the shooting mode

Page 174

231Getting startedPower on/offIf the card is not recognized (card check)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Ifthere

Page 175 - Macintosh

241Getting startedSelecting a languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manualshows the English on-screen display in the

Page 176

251Getting startedSelecting a language6 Press Ññ to select a language, thenpress .7 Press again to exit the menu.8 Close the lens barrier to turn the

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261Getting startedSetting the date and time1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Press .• The top menu is displayed.3 Press í on the arrow pad to selectMODE

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271Getting startedSetting the date and time6 Press Ññ to select one of the followingdate formats:Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y

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281Getting startedHolding the cameraWhen taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keepingyour elbows at your sides to prevent the

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292Using the menusMenu items2 Using the menusWhen you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayedon the monitor. The functions of this c

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302Using the menusHow to use the mode menu1 Press to display the topmenu. Press í.2 Press Ññ to select a tab, thenpress í.Top menu CAMERA tabSETUP ta

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312Using the menusHow to use the mode menu3 Press Ññ to select an item,then press í.4 Press Ññ to select asetting. Press tocomplete setting.Press ag

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322Using the menusShortcut menus●Shooting modeShortcut menus are frequently-used menus that can be accessed from thetop menu.Records movies. This icon

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5EnGetting startedArrow pad (ÑñÉí)Zoom inClose-up playbackZoom outIndex display FlashMonitorBattery compartment coverOK/Menu button( )Monitor button (

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332Using the menusShortcut menus●Playback modeMOVIE PLAYINFORuns through all saved pictures one after another as a P. 71slide show. This icon appears

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342Using the menusMode menusCAMERA tabThe MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab anddisplay the associated menu items.●Shooting mode

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352Using the menusMode menus●Playback modePLAY tabProtects pictures from accidental erasure. P. 76Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or P. 72counte

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362Using the menusMode menusCARD tabCARD SETUP Formats the card, erasing all image data P. 23stored on it. P. 85SETUP tabALL RESET Selects whether to

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373Shooting basicsShooting modes3 Shooting basicsThis camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shootingmode, select a shooting mo

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383Shooting basicsShooting modesSelf Portrait shootingEnables you to take a picture of yourselfwhile holding the camera. Point the lenstowards yoursel

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393Shooting basicsShooting modesTIPS• Refer to “List of functions by shooting mode” (P.109) for details ofthe functions for each mode.• Digital zoom a

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403Shooting basicsTaking still pictures using the viewfinder1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Compose your picturewhile looking at theimage in the viewf

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413Shooting basicsTaking still picturesTIPSIt is difficult to focus on the subject.T~ “If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 44)The green lamp blin

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423Shooting basicsTaking still pictures• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it ispressed hard, the camera will move.• R

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6Getting startedEnMonitor indications●Shooting modeItems Indications1 Battery check , 2 Shooting mode P, , , , , 3 Exposure –2.0 – +2.0compensation

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433Shooting basicsTaking still picturesComparison of the viewfinder & monitor• The camera records a wider area than the image in theviewfinder.• A

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443Shooting basicsIf correct focus cannot be obtainedIf the subject is difficult to focus on, lock the focus before shooting asexplained below. This i

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453Shooting basicsIf correct focus cannot be obtainedSubjects that are difficult to focus onUnder certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not

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463Shooting basicsRecording moviesYou can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be playedback or stored as the other still pictures usin

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47Recording movies3Shooting basics• Digital zoom does not work in the (movie) mode.• The camera enters the still picture shooting mode when the lensb

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You can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times.1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Press Ñ.• The monitor turns on and the zoom b

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493Shooting basicsUsing the flash• The flash does not fire in the movie record mode or duringPanorama shooting.NoteSelect the flash mode best suited t

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503Shooting basicsUsing the flash• After the pre-flash, it takes about 1 second before the shutter isreleased. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera

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513Shooting basicsUsing the flash• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low lightsituations when in the flash off mode, the use of

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524Advanced shootingMacro mode shooting4 Advanced shootingThe macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7ft. to 1.6 ft.) from

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7EnGetting started●Playback modeINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on themonitor. Screens when the information display

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534Advanced shootingSelf-timer shootingThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camerasecurely on a tripod or set it on a le

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544Advanced shootingSelecting the metering area (Spot metering)In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is takenwith the

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554Advanced shootingPANORAMA - Panorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-PictureCard. Panorama shooting lets yo

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564Advanced shootingPANORAMA - Panorama shooting3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take yourpictures.• Focus, exposure and white

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574Advanced shooting2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two picturestaken in succession and store them as a singlep

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584Advanced shooting2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures• When the battery power is exhausted ( blinks), the flashautomatically turns off.• The two-in-

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594Advanced shootingChanging the record modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies.Choose the best record mode for you

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604Advanced shootingChanging the record modeStill picture record modesMovie record modes• The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate.

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614Advanced shootingChanging the record mode1 In the shooting mode top menu, press Éto select (P. 29).2 Press Ññ to select the desired recordmode.• F

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624Advanced shootingChanging the record modeTIPS• ResolutionThe number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving animage. If the image will b

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