Olympus C-765 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAC-765 Ultra ZoomREFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation of how

9ContentsCamera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure6Movie Record Modes• The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in

100Record mode6Adjusting the image quality and exposureIn the top menu, press b to select K, and choose SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, SQ1 1280 × 96

101Adjusting the image quality and exposure6ISO sensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its abi

1026Adjusting the image quality and exposureExposure compensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using t

103Adjusting the image quality and exposure6White balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, th

104White balance6Adjusting the image quality and exposurePreset white balanceSelect a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Pre

105White balanceAdjusting the image quality and exposure62 Press e.• The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu.• To cancel one-

106White balance6Adjusting the image quality and exposureWhite balance adjustmentThis function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance

107Adjusting the image quality and exposure6SHARPNESSThis function adjusts the sharpness of the image.1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  PICTURE 

1086Adjusting the image quality and exposureCONTRASTThis function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differe

10Names of partsCameraLensStrap eyelet gP.17Self-timer lamp gP.84Microphone gP.94, 95, 127DC-IN jack gP.23Flash gP.57A/V OUT jack (MONO)gP.125USB conn

109Adjusting the image quality and exposure6SATURATIONThis function adjusts the color depth.1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  PICTURE  SATURATION

1106Adjusting the image quality and exposureNOISE REDUCTIONThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting nigh

111Adjusting the image quality and exposure6Histogram displayDuring shooting and playback of still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the b

112Histogram display6Adjusting the image quality and exposure1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  CAMERA  u  ON or OFF, and press e.g“How to use th

113Playback77 PlaybackViewing still pictures1 Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch.g“Power on/off” (P.24)• The monitor turns on and displ

114Viewing still pictures7PlaybackQUICK VIEWThis function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when yo

115Playback7Close-up playbackPictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times.1 Select the still picture you want to e

1167PlaybackIndex 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.

117Index displayPlayback7Selecting the number of picturesThis function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16.1 I

1187PlaybackSlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back.1 Selec

11Names of partsViewfinder gP.12, 30, 47, 149AE Lock/Custom button (x) gP.73, 78, 80, 137Power switch gP.24Monitor button (f) gP.47Card access lamp gP

119Playback7Viewing movies1 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back.g“Viewing still pictures” (P.113)2 Press e.• The top

120Viewing movies7Playback•Press e again after playback ends to display the menu.PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again.FRAME BY FRAME Plays back

121Playback7Editing moviesThis function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths:Movie

122Editing movies7Playback4 Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index and press e.a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie.c : Jumps t

123Editing moviesPlayback7• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie.• An index c

124Editing movies7Playback6 Press ac to select OK, then press e.• If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the proc

125Playback7Playback on a TVUse the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures a

126Playback on a TV7Playback•When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the pictur

127Playback7Recording soundSound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”) You can also re-rec

1287PlaybackEditing still picturesThis function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are poss

12Names of partsViewfinder and monitor indicationsINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the In

129Editing still picturesPlayback7Trimming3 Select P, then press d.4 Press ac to select P, then press e.5 Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide t

130Editing still pictures7Playback• Trimming is not possible in the following cases.Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, orwhe

131Playback7Protecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play back only protected

1327PlaybackSWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected picturesYou can play back only protected pictures.This can be used to separately manage picture

133Playback7Erasing picturesThis function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card.

134Erasing pictures7PlaybackAll-frame eraseThis function erases all the pictures on the card.1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  CARD  CARD SETUP a

135Useful functions88 Useful functionsALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera

136ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings8Useful functionsFunctions that All Reset ON setting affects* This sets whether the monitor turns on or no

137Useful functions8CUSTOM BUTTONFunctions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to

138CUSTOM BUTTON8Useful functionsSetting the custom button1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  SETUP  CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d.g“How to use the me

13Names of parts10 Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2P.5711Flash intensity controlw -2.0 – +2.0P.6412 Drive o, j, i, k, 7P.8513 Self-timer YP.

139CUSTOM BUTTONUseful functions8Using the custom button1 Press x.• The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears.E

1408Useful functionsSHORT CUTYou can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h).This is useful whe

141SHORT CUTUseful functions8Setting the shortcut menuYou can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right.1 In th

142SHORT CUT8Useful functionsUsing the shortcut menuWhen you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.

143Useful functions8MY MODE SETUPYou can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the cur

144MY MODE SETUP8Useful functions1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  SETUP  MY MODE SETUP, and press d.g“How to use the menus” (P.33)2 Press ac to

145MY MODE SETUPUseful functions8When selecting RESET in Step 24 Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e.• The settings in the selected MY MODE ar

1468Useful functionsCARD SETUP – Formatting cardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Oly

147CARD SETUP – Formatting cardsUseful functions82 Press a to select YES, then press e.• The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.• Never d

1488Useful functionsInformation displayThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playba

14Names of partsPlayback mode• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are differe

149Useful functions8Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustmentThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively.1

1508Useful functionsREC VIEWYou can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor.ON The picture being recorded to t

151Useful functions8SLEEP - Sleep TimerThe camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no

1528Useful functionsBeepYou can turn off the beep sound for button operations and warnings.1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  SETUP  8  OFF or ON

153Useful functions8SCREEN SETUPYou can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be

1548Useful functionsFILE NAMEThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001

155PIXEL MAPPINGUseful functions8• When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes.• When both the Folde

1568Useful functionsMeasurement unitsThe measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode.m At long ranges, the ca

157Useful functions8VIDEO OUT – Video output selectionYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures

1589Print setting (DPOF)9 Print setting (DPOF)How to print picturesPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the da

15Names of partsMemory gaugeThe memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on th

159How to print picturesPrint setting (DPOF)9TIPS Picture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of do

1609Print setting (DPOF)All-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and wh

161All-frame reservationPrint setting (DPOF)95 Perform each setting as illustrated.Set the number of printsPress ac to set the number of prints, then

1629Print setting (DPOF)Single-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the des

163Single-frame reservationPrint setting (DPOF)95 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad.MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim s

164Single-frame reservation9Print setting (DPOF)Trim the pictureg“Trimming” (P.165)8 After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data a

165Print setting (DPOF)9TrimmingThis function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only.1 Press ac on the

166Trimming9Print setting (DPOF)4 Press ac to select OK, then press e.OK Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation s

167Print setting (DPOF)9Resetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card.Y

168Resetting print reservation data9Print setting (DPOF)To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU

16How to use this manualThis sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.Set the mode dial to any of the

16910Direct printing (PictBridge)10 Direct printing (PictBridge)Using the direct printing functionBy connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible

17010Direct printing (PictBridge)Connecting the camera to a printerUse the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer

17110Direct printing (PictBridge)Printing picturesWhen the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is dis

172Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)Easy printingThe method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected pictu

173Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)4 Use bd or the control dial to select the image you want to print and press e.• The PRINT screen is

174Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRIN

175Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)4 Press ac to select PICS/SHEET, then press e.• PICS/SHEET depends on the paper size set in Step 2 a

176Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)Set MORE print reservations Press c.• Print information setting screen is displayed. Press ac to

177Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)8 Print the pictures.•Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e.OK Printing starts.CANCEL The se

178Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)ALL PRINT mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e.• The PR

17Getting started11 Getting startedAttaching the strap1 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the

179Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)5 Press e.• The PRINT screen is displayed.6 Print the pictures.•Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, the

180Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PR

181Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)To cancel printingPressing e during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether t

182Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)Trim the pictureTo set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode, follow the procedure below.1 U

183Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)• The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed picture s

18410Direct printing (PictBridge)Exiting direct printingWhen you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer.1 In the PRINT MODE SE

18510Direct printing (PictBridge)If an error code is displayedIf an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing

18611Miscellaneous11 MiscellaneousError codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNO CARDThe card is not inserted,or it cannot be recogni

187Miscellaneous11TroubleshootingPreparatory operationsPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe camera does not turn on or function buttons do n

188Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe monitor does not turn on.The viewfinder is turned on.Press f to turn th

181Getting startedBattery/card basicsCharging the batteryThis camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-10B). Other types of batteries cannot be

189TroubleshootingMiscellaneous11Possible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe monitor goes off.The camera is in the sleep mode.Operate the camera (pr

190Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPlayback of recorded imagesPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited

191TroubleshootingMiscellaneous11Possible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe picture is too dark.The flash was blocked by your finger.Hold the camer

192Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageHalation produces unnatural colors in the picture.This may be caused by exc

193TroubleshootingMiscellaneous11(When the camera is connected to a PC or printer.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe printer fails to conne

19411MiscellaneousList of menush modeTop menu Setting Ref. PageDRIVEo, j, i, kP.85KSHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712,SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480P.96X

195List of menusMiscellaneous11i/j/l/m/r/p/PmodeTop menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5ESP, 5, MULTI P.77&OFF, &, %P.82

196List of menus11Miscellaneousi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.)∗1 Not available in m mode.∗2 Only available in p modes.∗3 Only available in r mode.∗4 No

197List of menusMiscellaneous11n modeTop menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5ESP, 5, MULTI P.77&OFF, &, %P.82ISO AUTO, 6

198List of menus11Miscellaneousq mode (still pictures)Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU PLAY<P.158uOFF, ON P.111RSTART P.127EDITQ64

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19Battery/card basicsGetting started1• Charging of the battery usually takes 2 hours.Charging may be completed quickly depending on how much battery p

199List of menusMiscellaneous11q mode (movies)Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE,FORMATP.134, 146SETUP ALL RE

20011MiscellaneousList of factory default settingsThe functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory.Shooting modeF No F2.8SHUTTER 1

201List of factory default settingsMiscellaneous11R (still pictures) OFFR (movies) OFFSUPER ZOOM OFFK HQ (2288 × 1712, n: 320 × 240)TIFF 2288 × 1712SH

202List of factory default settings11MiscellaneousPlayback modeOthers∗Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.SWITCH FRAME

203Miscellaneous11Modes and Shooting FunctionsIn r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu.ModehijlmpPnFun

204Modes and Shooting Functions11Miscellaneousj, i, k ∗2—7 — ∗2—  —o — ∗3—  —PANORAMA —  —  —2 IN 1 —  —FUNCTIONBLACK&WHITE — SEPIA — WH

205Modes and Shooting FunctionsMiscellaneous11 : Available — : Not available∗1 Cannot be selected in M n mode.∗2 Cannot be selected in m mode.∗3 Can

20611MiscellaneousCamera maintenanceAfter useTurn off the camera and fit the lens cap on the lens.If you do not intend to use the camera for a long p

207Miscellaneous11SpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, TIFF (no

208Specifications11MiscellaneousMonitor : 1.8" TFT color LCD display, 118,000 pixelsAuto focus : TTL system autofocusContrast detection systemOut

20Battery/card basics1Getting startedInserting and removing the battery and card1 Make sure the camera is turned off.• The monitor is off.• The viewfi

209Miscellaneous11Glossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so th

210Glossary of terms11MiscellaneousEV (Exposure Value)A system for measuring exposure. EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is 1 se

211Glossary of termsMiscellaneous11Sleep ModeA mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operat

212Index0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1311st curtain #SLOW1 . . . . . . . . . 611st curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW1 . . . . .

213IndexESP metering . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 209EV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

214IndexNNight Scene shooting m . . . . . . . 44NOISE REDUCTION O . . . . . 110NORMAL (Record mode) . . . . . . 98Number of remaining pictures . .

215IndexStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Strap eyelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 17Sunny day 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installat

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

21Battery/card basicsGetting started1• The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc.• The amount of power consumed by th

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. Windows1 Double-cli

Identifying the OS74 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information.Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE,

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)10Windows3 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start.4 Cli

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 computer12Windows4 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode.• Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in St

22Battery/card basics1Getting startedRemoving the cardPush the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.• The card is ejected a sho

Connecting the camera to the computer13Windows Windows XPYou can download image files from the camera easily.Select “Copy pictures to folder on my co

14WindowsConfirming the computer recognizes the camera1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “My Com

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 installed16Windows4 Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category.If you can

17WindowsDownloading images to your computer1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” f

Downloading images to your computer18Windows4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder.Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are

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

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

Disconnecting the camera from your computer21Windows4 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some mod

Disconnecting the camera from your computer22Windows2 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar.The message saying that the drive ha

23Getting started1Using an AC adapter (optional)An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer.An optional Oly

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 computer1 Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecti

Connecting the camera to the computer25Macintosh4 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode.• Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in

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

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

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

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

30MacintoshDisconnecting the camera from your computer1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some m

31Downloading image files using other OS(For other OS users)Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.  Windows 95 

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241Getting startedPower on/off1 Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.2 Press the power switch.• The power

25Power on/offGetting started1Startup/Shutdown screenThis image is displayed on the monitor each time the camera is turned on or off. You can also use

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 languageGetting started15 Press ac to select W, then press d.• The green frame moves to the selected item.6 Press ac to select a languag

281Getting startedSetting the date and time1 Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.2 Press e.• The top menu is displ

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

29Setting the date and timeGetting started16 Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M

301Getting startedAdjusting the viewfinderTo make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person

31Getting started1Holding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.

322Using the menus2 Using the menusAbout the menusWhen you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of

33Using the menus2How to use the menusMODE MENUESPSEtCAMPICCARDCARD%SEtUPCARDSEtUPCAMPICALL RESEtONONENGLISHENGLISHONON3 MIN3 MIN1SLEEPREC VIEWPW ON/O

34How to use the menus2Using the menus• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed.• If you want t

35Using the menus2Shortcut menusShooting modes*TIFF cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to h.h mode i j l m r p P moden mode(Factory defaul

36Shortcut menus2Using the menusSets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.103Sets the date and time. P.28Formats a card. P.1

37Shortcut menusUsing the menus2Playback modeTIPS • The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. The short

382Using the menusMode MenusThe MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.Shooting modesCAMERA tabESP/5Sel

3Composition of the manualMiscellaneousP.18612345678910Advanced PhotographyTo get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the se

39Mode MenusUsing the menus2DIGITAL ZOOMExtends the maximum optical zoom up to approximately 40× magnification.P.56FULLTIME AFKeeps the image in focus

40Mode Menus2Using the menusSHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. P.107CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. P.108SATURATIONAdjusts the

41Mode MenusUsing the menus2Playback modePLAY tab*1<Stores the necessary information on the card to allow you to print the pictures taken.P.158uDi

42Mode Menus2Using the menusSCREEN SETUPRegisters a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off.P.153sAdjusts

43Shooting basics33 Shooting basicsShooting modesThe shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selec

44Shooting modes3Shooting basicsj Sports shootingSuitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject w

45Shooting modesShooting basics3Setting-related modesP Program shootingAllows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter spe

46Shooting modes3Shooting basicsM Manual shootingAllows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposu

47Shooting basics3Taking still picturesYou can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder.1 Set the mode dial to h i j l m r p P a

48Taking still pictures3Shooting basics3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus.• When the focus and exposure are locked, the g

4ContentsComposition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49Taking still picturesShooting basics3To record sound with the picture→ You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sou

503Shooting basicsIf correct focus cannot be obtainedWhen the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the s

51If correct focus cannot be obtainedShooting basics34 Press the shutter button fully.TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from

523Shooting basicsRecording moviesThis function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time.1 Set the mode dial

53Recording moviesShooting basics3• Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again af

543Shooting basicsZoomIn addition to the optical zoom, this camera is equipped with a super zoom and digital zoom for taking telephoto and wide-angle

55ZoomShooting basics3SUPER ZOOM – Using the super zoom1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  CAMERA  SUPER ZOOM  ON, and press e.g “How to use the m

56Zoom3Shooting basicsDIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  CAMERA  DIGITAL ZOOM  ON, and press e.g “How to use

57Flash44 FlashFlash shootingSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amo

58Flash shooting4Flash3 Press the shutter button halfway.• In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights.4 Press the shutter button fully to take

5ContentsIf correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59Flash shootingFlash4TIPS The # (flash charge) indication blinks.→ The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off.Camera movement warning (Auto-flash,

60Flash shooting4FlashAuto-flash (No indication)The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.To shoot a subject with backlight,

61Flash shootingFlash4Flash off ($)The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not d

62Flash shooting4Flash2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can

63Flash4Using the slow synchronization flash1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU  CAMERA  #SLOW  #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e.g“How to use the

644FlashFlash intensity controlYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the

65Advanced shooting55 Advanced shootingA/S/M modeSelect the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p.1 In the top menu, select MODE MEN

665Advanced shootingAperture priority shooting1 Select A mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.65)2 Press ac to set the aperture value.a : The aperture value increase

67Advanced shooting5Shutter priority shooting1 Select S mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.65)2 Press ac to set the shutter speed.a : Sets a faster shutter speed.c

685Advanced shootingManual shooting1 Select M mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.65)2 Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed.b : The apertur

6ContentsSequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 85Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting . . . .

69Advanced shooting5Using My ModeWhen you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated.Saving the shooting mode or fu

705Advanced shootingFocusing applicationsAF MODE – Changing the focus rangeThis function allows you to select the focus range of your subject.iESP Fo

71Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5FULLTIME AF – A reliable time-saving way to focusFULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus

72Focusing applications5Advanced shootingAF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target markYou can select the area you want to focus on by changing

73Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5AF LOCK – Locking the focusRegistering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the f

74Focusing applications5Advanced shootingTIPS How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY)→ Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMO

75Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5Manual focusIf auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.1 Hold down e for more than 1 sec

76Focusing applications5Advanced shooting5 Take the picture.• The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus1 Hold down e fo

77Advanced shooting5MeteringThere are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject.ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrou

78Metering5Advanced shootingMULTI METERING1 When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except

7ContentsIndex display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . .

79MeteringAdvanced shooting5TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory)→ After metering in step 3, hold down x for more

805Advanced shootingAE LOCK – Locking the exposureThis function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when

81AE LOCK – Locking the exposureAdvanced shooting53 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfw

825Advanced shootingMacro mode shootingFocusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft.

83Advanced shooting5Super macro mode shootingThis mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approx

845Advanced shootingSelf-timer shootingThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer s

85Advanced shooting5Sequential shootingThere are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shoot

86Sequential shooting5Advanced shooting2 Take the picture.• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in seque

87Sequential shootingAdvanced shooting52 Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d.3 Select the number of

885Advanced shootingSelf-portrait shootingEnables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the

8ContentsPOWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting . . . 152SCREEN SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

89Advanced shooting5PANORAMA - Panorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you c

90PANORAMA - Panorama shooting5Advanced shooting3 Make sure that the edge of the pictures overlap, then take pictures.• Focus, exposure and white bala

91Advanced shooting52 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single

922 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures5Advanced shooting• During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama, sequential shooting and self-portrait modes are

93Advanced shooting5FUNCTION - Adding special effects to picturesThis feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects

945Advanced shootingRecording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the

95Recording sound with moviesAdvanced shooting5• If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded

966Adjusting the image quality and exposure6 Adjusting the image quality and exposureRecord modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures

97Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure6Special record modes3:2 ResolutionThe image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is

98Record mode6Adjusting the image quality and exposure(Record modes and the number of storable still pictures/remaining recording timeThe number of st