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DIGITAL CAMERAD-565ZOOMC-450ZOOMX-300REFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation

9Names of parts1Getting startedOrange lamp P.43Green lamp P.43AF target mark P.43Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) P.45, P.79Playback button ( ) P.78

996Useful functionsCARD SETUP - Formatting cardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olym

1006CARD SETUP - Formatting cardsUseful functions3 Press .• The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. • Never do the following during forma

1016Useful functionsDisplaying shooting informationThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the pl

1026Useful functionsAdjusting the monitor brightnessThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in eit

1036Useful functionsREC VIEW You can choose whether or not to have the picture you have just taken displayedbriefly on the monitor. ON : The picture b

1046Useful functionsTurning the beep sound off This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc. The beep sound can be adjus

1056Useful functionsFILE NAMEThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001

1066Useful functionsPIXEL MAPPINGThe Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not nec

1076Useful functionsVIDEO OUT - Video output selectionYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Select the video signa

1087Print setting7 Print settingHow to print picturesSeveral different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures. Printin

101Names of partsGetting startedMonitor indications Shooting modeItems IndicationsRef. Page1 Scene select/movie , , , , , P.402 Battery check , P

109How to print pictures7Print settingTIPS Picture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pi

1107Print settingAll-frame reservationUse this feature to print all pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you w

111All-frame reservation7Print setting5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Set the number of printsPress to set the desired number of prints,

1127Print settingSingle-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and

113Single-frame reservation7Print setting5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE : Sets the number of prints and date/time. → Go to St

1147Single-frame reservationPrint setting Set the date/time printing dataPress to select NO, DATE orTIME, and press .NO : The pictures are print

1157Print settingResetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the card.Ther

1167Resetting print reservation dataPrint setting6 Press to select CANCEL.• The selected print reservation data is canceled and the camera returns t

1178Miscellaneous8 MiscellaneousError codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNO CARDThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recogniz

1188MiscellaneousTroubleshootingThe camera does not workThe camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.Possible cause Corrective actio

11Names of parts1Getting started Playback modeINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the In

119Troubleshooting8MiscellaneousThere is a problem with the card.Refer to the "Error codes". P.117The flash does not fire.Possible cause Cor

1208TroubleshootingMiscellaneousThe monitor is hard to see.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe brightness is not adjusted properly.Select

121Troubleshooting8MiscellaneousThe settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. Possible cause Corrective act

1228TroubleshootingMiscellaneousThe image quality is poorThe picture is too bright.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe flash was set to the

123Troubleshooting8MiscellaneousThe picture has obscured edge(s).Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe lens was partly blocked by your finger

1248MiscellaneousList of menus Shooting mode menus ( / / / / )*1Cannot be selected in mode.*2Cannot be selected in mode.Top menu Tab F

125List of menus8Miscellaneous Shooting mode menus ( )Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENUCAMERA ESP/ ESP, P.64-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5,

1268List of menusMiscellaneous Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENUPLAY ON, OFF P.880°, +90°, -90 P

127List of menus8Miscellaneous Playback mode menus ( )Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENUPLAY ON, OFF P.88EDITINDEXOK, RESET, CANCELP.

1288MiscellaneousList of factory default settings Shooting mode Playback mode Other default settings* Setting differ according to the region

121Names of partsGetting started Memory gaugeThe memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While the gauge is lit, the came

1298MiscellaneousList of items by shooting mode* In the movie record mode, only HQ/SQ can be selected.Shooting modeItem9999 9 99999 9 —9999 9 9Optical

1308MiscellaneousCamera maintenance After useTurn the camera off. Cleaning the camera1 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Make sure

1318MiscellaneousSpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in

1328SpecificationsMiscellaneousOperating environmentTemperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)Humid

1338MiscellaneousGlossary of termsCCD (Charge-Coupled Device)This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, lig

1348Glossary of termsMiscellaneousSleep ModeA mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate

135IndexAAC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102AF target mark. . .

136IndexMetering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . 31,32,36MODE RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . 34,96Monitor . .

137IndexUUSB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8VVideo cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84VIDEO OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107VI

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131Getting startedHow to use this manualThis sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual instructions in this manual. Indica

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

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

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

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

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

141Getting startedAttaching the strap1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop

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

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

151Getting startedLoading the batteriesThis camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. 1 Make sure th

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

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

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

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.

161Loading the batteriesGetting started3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. 4 Close the

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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17Loading the batteries1Getting startedSelecting optional batteries or an AC adapterIn addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the followi

181Loading the batteriesGetting started• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connect

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care-fully to enjoy opt

191Getting startedInserting a card"Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.Card basi

201Inserting a cardGetting started1 Make sure that:2 Open the card cover.3 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in

21Inserting a card1Getting startedRemoving the card1 Make sure that:2 Open the card cover.3 Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it retu

221Getting startedPower on/off When shooting pictures (Shooting mode)Power on: Open the lens barrier fully.The camera turns on in the shooting mode

23Power on/off1Getting startedTIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minu

241Power on/offGetting startedTIPS • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up momentarily and a picture may be displayed briefly. This is n

25Power on/off1Getting startedIf the card is not recognized (card check)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If ther

261Getting startedSelecting a languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in th

27Selecting a language1Getting started6 Press to select a language, and press .7 Press again to exit the menu.8 Close the lens barrier to turn th

281Getting startedSetting the date and time1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Press .• The top menu is displayed. 3 Press on the arrow pad to select MO

2For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in EuropeTrademarks• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporati

29Setting the date and time1Getting started6 Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-

301Getting startedHolding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.

312About the menus2 About the menusTypes of menusWhen you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of t

322About the menusHow to use the menus1 Press to display the top menu. Press . Top menu CAMERA tabPICTURE tabCARD tabSETUP tab2 Press to select a t

33How to use the menus2About the menus• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. • In the shoot

342About the menusShortcut menusShooting modeShortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Select this mode to reco

35Shortcut menus2About the menusPlayback modeRuns through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when the camera is playing back still

362About the menusMode MenusThe MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modeCAMERA tabSCENE SELE

37Mode Menus2About the menusCARD tabCARD SETUP Formats a card. P.99SETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to keep the current camera settings when you tur

382Mode MenusAbout the menusPlayback modePLAY tabProtects pictures from accidental erasure. P.88Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockw

3123456781011For fine- tuning the settings to get that particular shot.Getting startedAbout the menusShooting basicsAdvanced shootingPlaybackUseful fu

39Mode Menus2About the menusSETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. P.97Selects a language

403Shooting basics3 Shooting basicsShooting modeThis camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. You can select the appropriate mode f

41Shooting mode3Shooting basics5 Press to select SCENE SELECT, and press . • The green frame moves to the selected item. 6 Press to select PROGRA

423Shooting modeShooting basics (Night scene)Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed th

433Shooting basicsTaking still picturesYou can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both methods are easy as all you have t

443Taking still picturesShooting basics• The orange lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. TIPS Correct focus cannot be obtained on the

45Taking still pictures3Shooting basicsTaking still pictures using the monitorWith the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the

463Taking still picturesShooting basicsTIPS The monitor turns off automatically. →If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off

47Taking still pictures3Shooting basicsComparison of the viewfinder & monitorViewfinder MonitorAdvantages Camera movement does not occur easily an

483Shooting basicsIf correct focus cannot be obtainedWhen correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot, you can focus the camera

4Contents1 Getting started 8Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Camera . . . . . . . . . . . .

49If correct focus cannot be obtained3Shooting basics4 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot.5 Press the shutter button full

503If correct focus cannot be obtainedShooting basicsSubjects that are difficult to focus onUnder certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not

513Shooting basicsNight scene modeSetting the mode to Night scene allows you to take landscape shots at night under optimum conditions. In this mode,

523Night scene modeShooting basics4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press .5 Press to select SCENE SELECT, and press . • The green frame mov

533Shooting basicsRecording moviesYou can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored separately as still pictures us

543Recording moviesShooting basics6 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights. • When

553Shooting basicsZoomTelephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm – 105 mm on a 35

563ZoomShooting basicsUsing the digital zoom1 Open the lens barrier fully.2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press to select MODE MENU. 4 Pres

57Zoom3Shooting basics6 Press to select ON, and press .• Press again to exit the menu and return to the shooting status. 7 Pull the zoom lever tow

583Shooting basicsUsing the flashSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. 1 Open the lens barrier

5Contents3 Shooting basics 40Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Taking still pictures . . . .

59Using the flash3Shooting basics• The flash does not fire in the following situations:When shooting in the movie record mode, during sequential shoot

603Using the flashShooting basics Fill-in flash ( )The flash fires regardless of the available light.This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on

614Advanced shooting4 Advanced shootingMacro mode shooting The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) fro

624Macro mode shootingAdvanced shooting3 Press ( ) to switch the macro mode on or off.• The setting changes between and OFF each time is presse

634Advanced shootingSelf-timer shootingThis function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera sec

644Advanced shootingSelecting the metering area In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal meterin

654Advanced shootingSequential shootingThis function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter butto

664Advanced shootingPANORAMAYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures

67PANORAMA4Advanced shooting3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, and take pictures.• Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the f

684Advanced shootingTaking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture.

6Contents5 Playback 78Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

69Taking two-in-one pictures4Advanced shooting• During 2 IN 1 mode shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. • When the batter

704Advanced shootingSelecting a record modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for you

71Selecting a record mode4Advanced shootingStill Picture Record Modes Movie Record Modes Maximum time for one recording (sec)The time remaining for

724Selecting a record modeAdvanced shootingTIPS • ResolutionThe number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will

73Selecting a record mode4Advanced shooting1 In the shooting mode top menu, press to select ."How to use the menus" (P.32)2 Press to se

744Advanced shootingVarying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure settin

75Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)4Advanced shooting• The exposure compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) whe

764Advanced shootingAdjusting the white balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting

77Adjusting the white balance4Advanced shooting• The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed.

785Playback5 PlaybackViewing still pictures1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-f

7Contents7 Print setting 108How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108All-frame reservation . . . . . . . .

79Viewing still pictures5PlaybackQUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when yo

805Viewing still picturesPlaybackClose-up playbackPictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. 1 Press

815PlaybackIndex displayThis function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16.

825Index displayPlaybackSelecting the number of picturesThis function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. 1 I

835PlaybackSlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies are played back. 1 Pres

845PlaybackPlayback on a TVUse the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both a still picture and a movie can

85Playback on a TV5PlaybackPicture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn suc

865PlaybackMOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with .

87MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies5Playback5 Press to select PLAYBACK, and press . • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automati

885PlaybackProtecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erase

81Getting started1 Getting startedNames of partsCameraLens barrierTurns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Shutter button P.43Flash P.58Sel

895PlaybackErasing picturesThis function enables you to erase recorded pictures. You can choose the single-frame erase or the all-frame erase.• You ca

905Erasing picturesPlaybackAll-frame eraseThis function erases all the pictures on the card. 1 In the playback mode top menu,select MODE MENU → CARD →

915PlaybackEditing still picturesThis function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possi

925Editing still picturesPlaybackCreating black and white pictures5 Select BLACK&WHITE, and press . 6 Press to select BLACK&WHITE, and press

93Editing still pictures5PlaybackResizing 5 Select , and press .6 Press to select the new picture size, and press .• The BUSY bar is displayed, a

945PlaybackINDEX - Creating an index9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on

95INDEX - Creating an index5Playback6 Select the last frame of the index.As in Step 5, press the arrow pad to play back the movie until the picture th

966Useful functions6 Useful functionsMODE RESET - Reset the settings you changedReturn the settings you changed, such as exposure and white balance, t

976Useful functionsALL RESET - Saving the camera's settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after

986ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settingsUseful functions Functions that All Reset affects and their factory default settingsFunction Factor