Olympus C-730 Ultra Zoom User Manual

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9Miscellaneous 200Troubleshooting...200User maintenance ...

99Chapter 5: Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed all theway. (Single-frame shooting; normal shooting) : Shoots a maximum of 11

100Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposurecompensation than by using the expos

101Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)2Press Ññ to select the exposuredifferential between each frame (±0.3,±0.7, ±1.0), then press í.3Press Ññ to se

102Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)● In the following situations, sequential shooting ( , , , BKT) isnot available:– When the record mode is set

103Chapter 5Recording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5seconds after the shutter i

104Chapter 5Recording sound with movies● Sounds made by focusing may be recorded while shooting.● During movie recording, you can only use the digital

105Chapter 51In the top menu, select MODE MENUT CAMERA T PANORAMA.2Press í.● The PANORAMA mode is set.3Press the arrow pad to choose atwhich edge (top

106Chapter 5Panorama shooting (Cont.)4Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures.● Focus, exposure and white balance are set

107Chapter 5Panorama shooting (Cont.)● During panorama shooting, the flash does not fire.● If you take 10 pictures, a warning screenappears and no mor

108Chapter 5Taking two-in-one pictures1’st2’ndAllows you to combine two pictures taken insuccession and store them as a singlepicture.Mode dial settin

10Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 76) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / ) (P. 139, 140)Shutter button(P. 62)Flash switch() (P. 81)CameraMicrophone (P. 10

109Chapter 5Taking two-in-one pictures (Cont.)● When the recording mode is set to TIFF, the resolution of the second shootwill be the same as the firs

110Chapter 5FUNCTION — Taking black & white orsepia-toned picturesLets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. Four effects area

111Chapter 5FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures (Cont.)● If letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARDT Use e

112Chapter 6Chapter 6Adjusting image quality and exposureRecord modeChoose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on acomputer, web

113Chapter 6Record mode (Cont.)Movie Record ModesMemory capacity of a blank card in seconds per movieThe card memory capacity listed in the table is a

114Chapter 6Record mode (Cont.)Mode dial settingMode dial setting1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT PICTURE T , then press í.● When is displayed on

115Chapter 6Record mode (Cont.)● Resolution:The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image. Ifthe image will be printed, highe

116Chapter 6Record mode (Cont.)When ENLARGE SIZE is selected (only available in HQ or SHQ), the 3million pixels used by this camera can be increased a

117Chapter 6ISO sensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and thebetter its ability to shoot in low-light condit

118Chapter 6ISO sensitivity (Cont.)● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise.● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal ca

11Camera (Cont.)Names of partsA/V OUT jack (MONO) (P. 152)Flash (P. 78)Self-timer/Remote control lamp(P. 95, 97)Remote controlreceiver (P. 97)Speaker

119Chapter 6Exposure compensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposuresetting. In some situations, you may get better

120Chapter 6White balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor light

121Chapter 6White balance (Cont.)(One-Touch white balance)White balanceWhen white balance is set toAUTO, this does not appear.This function is useful

122Chapter 6White balance (Cont.)BLUEREDCANCEL ADJUSTGO1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT PICTURE T . Press í.● The white balance adjustment indicato

123Chapter 6Sharpness1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT PICTURE T SHARPNESS. Press í.2To increase sharpness (+):Press Ñ. Image contours areemphasized

124Chapter 6ContrastThis function adjusts the contrast of images.For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can becomemilder, whi

125Chapter 6Saturation 1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT PICTURE T SATURATION. Pressí.2To increase saturation (+):Press Ñ. Colors become darker and

126Chapter 6Noise reductionThis function reduces the noise that appears on images during longexposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds bec

127Chapter 7Chapter 7PlaybackPlaying back still pictures1Set the mode dial to (playbackmode).● The monitor turns on and displays the lastpicture take

128Chapter 7Playing back still pictures (Cont.)1Press twice quickly (double-click)while in the shooting mode.● The monitor turns on and displays the l

12Shooting informationViewfinder/Monitor indications12 3 4567891HQ2048x1536^0@!%#$&)*(HQ2048x1536ISO100SLOW11Items Indications Ref. page1 Shooting

129Chapter 71Display a still picture. Then, press to display the top menu.2Press Ñ to start the slide-show.3Press to stop the slide-show.Slide-ShowTh

130Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY1Use the arrow pad to select a picturewith .● The mark is displayed on the pictureswith sound recorded.2P

131Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)3Press Ñ.● The card access lamp blinks whilemovie data is being accessed.● The MOVIE PLAY screen i

132Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)1Follow steps 1-3 on page 130.2Press Ññ to select MOVIEPLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAYscreen.3Press to

133Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)6Press to start your choice.● When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below.● Whe

134Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)1Follow steps 1-3 on page 130.2Press Ññ to select INDEX on theMOVIE PLAY screen, then press .● Th

135Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)4Select the last frame of the indexusing the arrow pad (See step 3).5Press .● INDEX screen appears

136Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)EDITThis function allows you to edit movies by erasing parts you do not want. Youcannot edit long

137Chapter 7Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)4Select the last frame of the movie byusing the arrow pad. (See step 3)5Press .● EDIT screen appea

138Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)7Press to run your choice.● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, pressÉ

13Shooting information (Cont.)Items Indications Ref. page! AE lock P. 8 9AE memory P. 8 6@ Self-timer , P. 95, 97/Remote control# Drive mode , , , ,

139Chapter 7Close-up playback● How to return the picture to the original size (1x)T Tu rn the zoom lever to W.● How to display another pictureT Tu rn

140Chapter 7Index displayThis function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. Itis useful for comparing your pictures and choosi

141Chapter 7Index display (Cont.)● How to view a full-size picture from the indexT Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom levertow

142Chapter 7Editing still picturesAllows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones.: Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 a

143Chapter 7Editing still pictures (Cont.)4Press to edit.● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns tonormal display.● In th

144Chapter 7screenCANCELRESETO KEditing still pictures (Cont.)GO4Press .● The screen appears.● If there is not enough memory left onthe card, “ CARD F

145Chapter 7Editing still pictures (Cont.)● is not available when the card is protected (SmartMedia) or when “CARD FULL” appears (indicating insuffici

146Chapter 7Ajusting playback sound volumeYou can adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker duringplayback, as well as the volume of the

147Chapter 7Adding soundYou can add sound to still pictures and change sound that has already beenrecorded. You can add approximately 4 seconds of sou

148Chapter 7ProtectIt is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoidaccidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased

14When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ONMovie playback information20&*HQHQSIZE: 320x240’02.09.12 12:30FILE: 100–0020Playback informationS

149Chapter 7Erasing picturesRecorded pictures can be erased. You may use the single-frame erasefunction or the all-frame erase function.1Select a pict

150Chapter 7Erasing pictures (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT CARD T CARD SETUP TALL ERASE.2Press .● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed.3Pr

151Chapter 7Formatting cardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receivedata. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly rec

152Chapter 7Formatting cards (Cont.)● All existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.Make sure that you save or transfer im

153Chapter 7Playback on a TV (Cont.)3Set the mode dial to . Turn on the camer and the TV. Set the TV tothe video input mode.● For details on switchin

154Chapter 7Playback on a TV (Cont.)Chapter 7The pictures can be played back at an orientationdifferent from the original one.When you takes pictures

155Chapter 8Chapter 8Useful functionsAll reset — Saving the camera’s settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current

156Chapter 8All reset — Saving the camera’s settings (Cont.)Items that All Reset affectsSettingFactory default settingDIGITAL ZOOMOFF(P. 77)FULLTIME A

157Chapter 8Custom buttonMenu items listed in the table below can be set tothe custom button on the camera. This makes iteasy to jump to frequently-us

158Chapter 8Custom Button (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT SETUP T CUSTOM BUTTON. Pressí.● The CUSTOM BUTTON screen appears.2Select the func

15Playback information (Cont.)● The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected anddisplayed from the thumbnail display are diff

159Chapter 8Custom Button (Cont.)Example: When INFO is set to the custom button.Press thisbutton.Press toselect ON or OFF.INFO ONINFO OFF● To use A

160Chapter 8ShortcutYou can replace 3 functions, which are offunctions on the top menu other thanMODE MENU, with those listed in the tablebelow. This

161Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Mode dial setting1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press í.● The SHORT CUT screen appears.● The A, B

162Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Mode dial setting1Press to display the top menu.● The shortcut menu you set before isshown on the top menu.2Press the arr

163Chapter 8Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the mode isset to , your customized settings are activated. When the camera is

164Chapter 8MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)3Press í to display the “MY MODESETUP” screen.Press Ññ to select one from , ,or , then press to save yourfavorite s

165Chapter 8MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)Example: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.CUSTOM screenPress í to go to theaperture setting screen.MY M

166Chapter 8MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)Available Items and Factory Default SettingsThe factory default setting is registered in .1*1 This will set the moni

167Chapter 8Information displayLets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shootingor playback mode. The shooting information

168Chapter 8Monitor brightness adjustmentMode dial settingAdjusts the brightness of the monitor and the viewfinder.1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT

16Memory gauge and battery checkIf the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes asfollows when the camera is turned on or

169Chapter 8Beep sound adjustmentYou can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings toOFF, LOW or HIGH. The factory default set

170Chapter 8Shutter sound adjustmentYou can select the tone and adjust the volume of the tone that sounds eachtime you press the shutter button.Mode d

171Chapter 8Histogram displayYou can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of thesubject in your monitor during shooting. Checking t

172Chapter 8Rec ViewYou can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitorduring shooting. ONThe image being recorded is displayed. T

173Chapter 8Sleep timerThe camera automatically enters the sleep mode if the time you have set haspassed with no operations being performed. To leave

174Chapter 8Battery save modeSaves battery power during shooting:● Regardless of the sleep timer setting, the viewfinder will turn off if nooperations

175Chapter 8Power on/off display settingYou can select a picture and/or sound to display/output when the power isturned on/off. It is also possible to

176Chapter 8Power on/off display setting (Cont.)● In the mode, this function’s setting is the same as that selected in theother shooting modes.● If th

177Chapter 8Screen setup You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turnedon/off. For more information on this function, ref

178Chapter 8Screen setup (Cont.)● It is not possible to register movies or pictures that cannot be played backproperly on this camera.3Press Ñ to sele

17How to use this manualHow to use this manualChapter 8Information displayLets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting

179Chapter 8File nameThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images tobe stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 a

180Chapter 8File name (Cont.)● When the File No. reaches 9999The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, forexample, from No. 100

181Chapter 8Pixel MappingThe Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCDand image processing circuit automatically. It is not

182Chapter 8You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Selectthe video signal type of the region before shooting. If you use

183Chapter 8Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet)Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manualfocus mode. (P. 69) At clos

184Chapter 9Chapter 9Print settingHow to print picturesWhen you want to print out pictures that you have taken with this camera andstored on a card, u

185Chapter 9How to print pictures (Cont.)● Picture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number ofdots (pixe

186Chapter 91Use the arrow pad to play back a stillpicture.● You cannot use Print reserve on pictureswith .2Press .● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.3P

187Chapter 9All-frame print reserve4After all settings are complete, press .● The top menu appears.5Press to exit from the top menu.● The screen exi

188Chapter 91Use the arrow pad to play back a stillpicture.● You cannot use Print reserve on pictureswith .2Press .● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.3S

18Chapter 11Attach the lens-securing string to thelens cap as shown in the illustration.2Thread the camera strap loop throughthe camera’s strap eyelet

189Chapter 9Single-frame print reserve (Cont.)0DATENOGOGOEXITEXIT SELECTSELECT4Select an appropriate Print reservesetting (see below) using the arrow

190Chapter 9Single-frame print reserve (Cont.)6Press to display the top menu again (as in Step 4). Press É toselect END.● The PRINT ORDER screen appe

191Chapter 9Trimming setting1Do steps 1 – 5 of“Single-frameprint reserve”. Instep 5, select (P. 188).It is possible to enlarge a part of a recorded pi

SINGLE PRINTCANCELEND MORE192Chapter 9Trimming setting (Cont.)3Press to complete setting.4Select OK on the screen, which is displayed in step 1. ● T

193Chapter 9Trimming setting (Cont.)● The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer setting. If thetrimmed picture size is small, pr

1Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture.2Press to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen.● If Print Reserve data is NOT stored on the card, t

195Chapter 10Chapter 10External flashExternal flashVarious types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-40 external flash,which can be used either

196Chapter 10External flash (Cont.)2Turn on the external flash.● The mode for the external flash is TTL-AUTO.● When the shutter button is pressedhalfw

197Chapter 10External flash (Cont.)Mode dial setting1Mount the external flash on the flashbracket, fasten the bracket to thecamera’s tripod socket and

198Chapter 10External flash (Cont.)● The camera’s flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. Theexternal flash will fire even when the came

C-730 Ultra Zoom Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before youstart to use your new camera, please read these instructionscarefully

19Chapter 1Attaching the strap (cont.)● Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera, as the strap can easilycatch on protruding objects, causin

199Chapter 10External flash (Cont.)When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the followingbasic conditions.(1) Some flashes available

200Chapter 11Chapter 11MiscellaneousTroubleshooting1 The batteries areexhausted.2 The power is off.3 The batteries areloaded incorrectly.4 The batteri

201Chapter 11Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGENo picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.1 The mode dial i

202Chapter 11Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGE1 The flash is closed.2 The subject is brightenough to shootwithout flas

203Chapter 11Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEPictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.1 The camer

204Chapter 11Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is out of focus.1 The camera movedwhen the shutter buttonwas

205Chapter 11Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is too dark.1 The flash was blockedby a finger.2 The subject

206Chapter 11Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEHalation produces unnatural colors in a picture.1 Excessively brightultr

207Chapter 11User maintenanceTurn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens.1Turn off the camera. (P. 27)2Remove the batteries (P. 20). When u

208Chapter 11Error codesIf there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear.Possible causesThe card is notinserted, or it cannot

20Chapter 11Make sure the camera is turned off;● The monitor is off.● The viewfinder is off.● The lens is not extended.2Slide the battery compartment

209Chapter 11Error codes (Cont.)Possible causesThe card is notformatted.There are nopictures on the card,so there is nothing toplay back.There is no e

210Chapter 11Menu mapsCAMERAPICTURECARDMODE MENUTo the next pageP modeTop menu Tab Function SettingDRIVEISO SLOWNOISE REDUCTIONMULTI METERIN

211Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)ALL RESETPW ON/OFF SETUPREC VIEW SHUTTER SLEEPMY MODE SETUPFILE NAMEPIXEL MAPPING m/ftVIDEO OUTBATTERY SAV

212Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)DRIVEISOA/S/M SLOW NOISE REDUCTIONMULTI METERINGDIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE 2 IN 1FUNCTIONAF AREA

213Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)* For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 166.Top menu Tab Function SettingA/

214Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)DRIVEISO 1/2/3/4 SLOWNOISE REDUCTION*MULTI METERING DIGITAL ZOOM*FULLTIME AFAF MODE PANORAMA*2 IN

215Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)Top menu Tab Function SettingPW ON/OFF SETUPREC VIEW SHUTTERSLEEPMY MODE SETUPFILE NAMEPIXEL MAPPING m/ft

216Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)DRIVEISO SLOW MULTI METERINGDIGITAL ZOOM* FULLTIME AFAF MODE *PANORAMA* 2 IN 1 FUNCTION AF AREAINFO

217Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)Top menu Tab Function Setting / / / / / modeALL RESETPW ON/OFF SETUPREC VIEW SH

218Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.)ISODIGITAL ZOOMFULLTIME AF FUNCTION SHARPNESSCONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUPALL RESETPW ON/OFF SETUP FILE

21Chapter 1Loading the batteries (Cont.)5Press the battery compartment coverdown in the direction of arrow (C),hold it pressed at the ñ mark againstth

219Chapter 11Menu maps (Cont.) CARD SETUP ALL RESETPW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUPVOLUME VIDEO OUT MOVIE PLAYBACKINDEXEDI

220Chapter 11Menu functions & factory defaultsettings● When “–” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is notavailable

221Chapter 11Menu functions & factory default settings (Cont.)● When “–” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is not

222Chapter 11Modes & Shooting functions––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (Not available in

223Chapter 11Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.):Available, – : Not available*The shooting mode selected in the mode also affects availability of

224Chapter 11Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.):Available, – : Not available*The shooting mode selected in the mode also affects availability of

225Chapter 11SpecificationsProduct type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance withD

226Chapter 11Specifications (Cont.)Shutter speed Used with mechanical shutter Still 1 to 1/1000 sec. (M mode: 16 to 1/1000 sec.;when slow synchronizat

227Chapter 11Glossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself andthe camera automatically variesthe shutter speed so that thep

228Chapter 11Glossary of terms (Cont.)DPOF (Digital Print OrderFormat)This is for saving desired printsettings on digital cameras. Byentering which im

22Chapter 1Power plugAC adapterAC wall outletDC-IN jackConnection cord plugLoading the batteries (Cont.)The following types of batteries or AC adapter

229Chapter 11Glossary of terms (Cont.)JPEG (Joint PhotographicExperts Group)A compression format for color stillimages. Photographs (images)shot using

230Chapter 11Glossary of terms (Cont.)TTL (Through-The-Lens) SystemTo help adjust exposure, a lightreceptor built into the cameradirectly measures th

231Chapter 11IndexAA (Aperture Priority shooting) ...58AA alkaline battery ...22A/V OUT jack ...1

232Chapter 11Index (Cont.)G, H, IGreen lamp ...62High quality ...112High-speed sequential

233Chapter 11Index (Cont.)SS (Shutter priority shooting) ...59Saturation...125SCREEN SETUP ...

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

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

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

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

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

23Chapter 1Loading the batteries (Cont.)● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.● The lives of batteries may vary according to the type of

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

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

8WindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPYour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24Chapter 1Card basicsThis reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to an xD-PictureCard or SmartMedia card. The pictures will be recorded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23MacintoshMacintoshMacintoshMacintoshMacintoshUsing Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Your computer is turned on and

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

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

1Make sure the camera is turned off.● The monitor is off.● The viewfinder is off.● The lens is not extended.2Open the card cover.3 Inserting the card

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

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

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

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

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

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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26Chapter 1Card basics (Cont.)● The card may eject forcibly if you take your finger off the card immediatelyafter pushing it.● Never open the card cov

27Chapter 11Before turning the camera on, pressthe tabs on the lens cap in thedirection of the arrows and pull thecap off to remove it.2Press the POWE

28Chapter 1Power on/off (Cont.)Monitor appearance and soundWhen the power is turned on/off, astartup/shutdown image is displayed on themonitor and a s

2For customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the Europeanrequirements for safety, health, environment and customerprote

29Chapter 1Power on/off (Cont.)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.Indications TIPSThere is no card in the camera or

30Chapter 11Set the mode dial to , then pressthe POWER switch to turn on thecamera.● Be sure to take off the lens cap beforeyou turn the camera on.2P

31Chapter 14When is selected on the screen,press Ññ to select the date format.● Select any one of the following formats:D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)M-D-Y (

32Chapter 1Date/time setting (Cont.)7Press .● For the most accurate possible setting,press when the time is actually at 00seconds. The camera’s built

33Chapter 1Selecting a language1Set the mode dial to P, then press thePOWER switch.● Be sure to take the lens cap off beforeyou turn the camera on.2P

34Chapter 1Selecting a language (Cont.)5Press Ññ to select , then pressí.● The available languages are displayed.● Languages vary depending on the a

35Chapter 1Adjusting the diopterHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at yoursides to prevent camera movement. Keep your fi

36Chapter 2Card access lampChapter 2Quick-start guidePoint the camera towards asubject while viewing through theviewfinder.2To focus on the subject,

37Chapter 2Recording movies Point the camera towards asubject while viewing through theviewfinder or the monitor.2Press the shutter button halfway.● T

38Chapter 2Viewing still picturesDisplay the desiredpictures using thearrow pad.● Pictures indicatedby are movieframes (P. 39).Set the mode dial to

3Contents...P. 4Chapter 1Getting started P. 18Chapter 2Quick-start guide P. 3

39Chapter 2Playing back moviesPress Ñ on the arrow pad toselect MOVIE PLAY.Press Ññ to select MOVIEPLAYBACK. ● To exit MOVIE PLAY screen,press É.3MODE

40Chapter 2ProtectDisplay the picture you want to protect (P. 38).1Press .● To cancel protection, press again.2HQDisplayed when a pictureis protected

41Chapter 2When the ERASE screenappears, press Ñ to select YES.● To cancel erasure, press ñ toselect NO.3Erasing pictures ERASEYESN OSELECT GODispla

42Chapter 3Chapter 3Using the menusWhat are the menus?When you turn on the camera and press , the menu that appears on themonitor is generally calle

43Chapter 3How to use the menu1Press to display the topmenu. Press í.2Press Ññ to select a tab andpress í.WBDRIVEMODE MENUPICTURECAMSETCARDAUTOHQHQWB

44Chapter 3How to use the menu (Cont.)3Press Ññ to select an itemand press í.4Press Ññ to select the setting.Press to save the setting.● To go back

45Chapter 3Modes & Shortcut MenusCARD SETUPDRIVEtop menuMODE MENUDRIVEWBMODE MENUDRIVEWBA/S/M top menuPtop menuMODE MENUDRIVEWBtop menuMODE MENUWB

46Chapter 3Top menu functions (See each reference page for details.)Modes & Shortcut Menus (Cont.)Menu item Function Ref.pageDRIVE Selects a mode

47Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions(shooting)CAMERA tabPICSETCARDISODRIVEAUTOCAMERASLOW1SLOWA/M/SIn shooting mode (when the mode dial is set to

48Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.)CARD tabPICTURE tabCAMERA tab (Cont.)CARD SETUP Formats cards. P. 151Sets the record mode

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49Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.)SETUP tabALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 155settings when you tur

50Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions(playback)When the playback mode is selected (the mode dial is set to ), menu itemsunder the MODE MENU in st

51Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) (Cont.)SETUP tabALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 155settings when you tur

52Chapter 4Chapter 4Shooting basicsShooting mode setting — Mode dialSet the mode dial to any of the followingpositions and press the POWER switch.● Al

53Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)When the mode dial is set to , you canselect any of the following shooting modes.Be sure to set u

54Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Shooting modesFull-auto shootingAllows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or ma

55Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Night-Scene shootingSuitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets asl

56Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)My ModeYour favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP menu (in themenu’s SETUP tab). Customi

57Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)● S Shutter priority shootingAllows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets theap

58Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1Select A from “A/S/M mode setting”.See P. 52.2If the aperture value is displayed in greenThe ape

5Using the menus 42What are the menus?...42How to use the menu ...

59Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Shutter speed range: 1 to 1/1000 sec.1Select S from “A/S/M mode setting”.See P. 52.2To set a faste

60Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1Select M from “A/S/M mode setting”.See P. 52.2To set a faster shutterspeed, press Ñ.To set a slow

61Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Exposure differential● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0)between the exposure determined

62Chapter 41Point the camera towards the subject.Place the AF target mark on thesubject while viewing through theviewfinder.Press the shutter button s

63Chapter 4FocusingWhen you place the AF target mark on asubject and press the shutter button halfway,the green lamp lights up. This means thatfocusin

64Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the samedistance from the camera as the subject, then ha

65Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)If the subject of your composition is not withinthe AF target mark and focusing is notpossible (as illustrated to the right

66Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)● The green lamp blinks.T Focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from theshutter button and position your s

67Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)In the top menu, select MODE MENUTCAMERA T AF MODE T iESP or SPOT.Press . Press again to cancel themenu.Factory default s

68Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)SELECTGOAF AREA1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT CAMERA T AF AREA. Press í.● AF target mark position select screenappears

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69Chapter 41Hold down for more than 1 second.When the focus distance selectionscreen appears on the monitor, pressí to select MF.2Press Ññ to select

70Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)● How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all timesT The MF can be locked at the same length as when you perf

71Chapter 41/650P F4.5Mode dial settingTaking still pictures1Point the camera towards a subject.Place the subject on the AF targetmark.2Press the shut

72Chapter 4Taking still pictures (Cont.)3Press the shutter button all the way.● The bottom of the memory gauge lights,the card access lamp blinks, and

73Chapter 4● How to check the area the camera isfocusing on T If you press while pressing theshutter button halfway, the area youare focusing on is e

74Chapter 41Point the camera towards a subject,and place the subject on the AF target.● In the mode, the total recording timeis shown. Total recordin

75Chapter 4Recording movies (Cont.) 3Press the shutter button all the way tostop recording.● If there is any space left on the card, thenumber of seco

76Chapter 4Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 10x magnification (opticalzoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 35 mm camera). B

77Chapter 4Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.)● Images captured with the digital zoom may appear grainy.● Camera movement is likely to happen

78Chapter 4You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and theeffect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of li

Adjusting image quality and exposure 112Record mode...112Selecting a record

79Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)Flash off● Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situationswhen in the flash off mode, th

80Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.) SLOW:1st curtain with red-eye reduction This is for when you want to use Slow Synchronization yet also reduce red-e

81Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)Using the slow synchronization flashIn the top menu, select MODE MENU TCAMERA T SLOW T SLOW1,SLOW2 or SLOW. Press

82Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)● If the (flash mode) button is notpressed within 2 seconds after theselection screen is displayed, theselection scr

83Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)● The flash does not fire.T Flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a bright subject, in the m

84Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)+1/3EVLess brightNormal flash intensityMore brightYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some sit

85Chapter 5Chapter 5Advanced shootingMetering modes — Metering thesubject brightnessThere are 3 metering methods: Digital ESP metering, spot metering

86Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)Multi-metering — Metering the exposure of more thanone point in the frameMeters the

87Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)4Point the AF target mark where youwant to meter the exposure. Press thebutton. The

88Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)● If any of the following buttons are pressed during multi-metering, multi-metering

8Useful functions 155All reset — Saving the camera’s settings ...155Custom button ...

89Chapter 5AE lock — Locking the exposureSuitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such asexcessive contrast between the

90Chapter 5AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.)2Compose the picture where you wantto lock the metered value (exposure),then press .● To cancel AE

91Chapter 5AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.)● How to take pictures at the locked Multi-metering exposure (AE memory)T After step 2 or 3, hold dow

92Chapter 5Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up picturesThe macro mode allows you to shoot close to thesubject (within 10 cm – 60 cm (0.3 ft – 2 ft))

93Chapter 5Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures (Cont.)Macro mode working rangeWide-angle : 10 cm to 60 cm (0.3 ft to 2 ft)Telephoto : 1.2 m

94Chapter 5Super macro mode shooting — Taking super close-up picturesThe super macro mode allows you to get as close as 4 cm (1.6 inches) to asubject,

95Chapter 51Press / repeatedly until appears.● If / is not pressed within 2seconds after the selection screen isdisplayed, the selection screendisapp

96Chapter 5Self-Timer Shooting (Cont.)● The self-timer is canceled automatically when shooting is finished.● In the mode, the camera automatically st

97Chapter 5Remote control3m3m15°15°5m1Press / repeatedly until appears.2Point the remote control at the remotecontrol receiver on the camera and press

98Chapter 5Remote control (Cont.)● If the camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink afterpressing the shutter button on the remote contro