Olympus C-770 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAC-770 Ultra ZoomREFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation of how

9Contents7 Playback 124Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99PANORAMA – Panorama shootingAdvanced shooting53 Make sure that the edge of the pictures overlap, then take pictures.• Focus, exposure and white bala

1005Advanced shooting2 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a singl

1012 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one picturesAdvanced shooting5• During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available

1025Advanced shootingFUNCTION – Adding special effects to picturesThis feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effect

103Advanced shooting5Recording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the

104Recording sound with movies5Advanced shooting• If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorde

105Using commercially available external microphonesAdvanced shooting5• If you attach an external microphone (optional), you can use the optical zoom

1066Adjusting the image quality and exposure6 Adjusting the image quality and exposureRecord modeYou can select a record mode in which to take picture

107Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure6Special record modesz3:2 ResolutionThe image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio

108Record mode6Adjusting the image quality and exposurezRecord modes and the number of storable still pictures/remaining recording timeThe number of s

10ContentsInformation display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .

109Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure6Movie Record Modes• The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed i

110Record 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

111Adjusting the image quality and exposure6ISO sensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its abi

1126Adjusting the image quality and exposureExposure compensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using t

113Adjusting the image quality and exposure6White balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, th

114White balance6Adjusting the image quality and exposurePreset white balanceSelect a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Pre

115White balanceAdjusting the image quality and exposure62 Press e.• The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu.• To cancel one-

116White balance6Adjusting the image quality and exposureWhite balance adjustmentThis function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance

117Adjusting the image quality and exposure6SHARPNESSThis function adjusts the sharpness of the image.1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ

1186Adjusting the image quality and exposureCONTRASTThis function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differe

11Contents11 Miscellaneous 200Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Troubleshooting. . . . . . .

119Adjusting the image quality and exposure6SATURATIONThis function adjusts the color depth.1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ SATURATION

1206Adjusting the image quality and exposureNOISE REDUCTIONThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting nigh

121Adjusting the image quality and exposure6REDUCE FLICKERThis function reduces the flickering that may appear on the monitor when recording movies un

1226Adjusting the image quality and exposureHistogram displayDuring shooting and playback of still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the b

123Histogram displayAdjusting the image quality and exposure61 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ u Æ ON or OFF, and press e.g“How to use th

1247Playback7 PlaybackViewing still pictures1 Slide the power switch to q.g“Power on/off” (P.25)• The monitor turns on and displays the last picture t

125Viewing still picturesPlayback7QUICK VIEWThis function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when yo

1267PlaybackClose-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

127Playback7Index 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.

128Index display7PlaybackSelecting the number of picturesThis function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16.1 I

12Names of partsCameraLensSelf-timer/Remote control lamp gP.92, 93Microphone gP.103, 104, 139DC-IN jack gP.24Flash gP.61A/V OUT jack (MONO)gP.137USB c

129Playback7SlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back.1 Selec

1307PlaybackViewing moviesThis function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie, play it back one frame at a time or save selected f

131Viewing moviesPlayback7zThe following operations can be performed during movie playback. H appears on movies that have sound recorded. Pressing ac

132Viewing movies7PlaybackzIf you selected CAPTUREc Play back the movie one frame at a time until the frame you want to save as a still picture is dis

133Playback7Editing moviesThis function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies longer than the following:Movi

134Editing 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

135Editing moviesPlayback7• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie.• An index c

136Editing 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

137Playback7Playback 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

138Playback on a TV7Playback•When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame may appear around the pic

13Names of partsViewfinder gP.14, 32, 51, 161AE Lock/Custom button (x) gP.81, 86, 88, 149Power switch gP.25Monitor button (f) gP.51Card access lamp gP

139Playback7Recording soundSound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-re

1407PlaybackEditing still picturesThis function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are poss

141Editing 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

142Editing still pictures7Playback• Trimming is not possible in the following cases.Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, orwhe

143Playback7Protecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play back only protected

1447PlaybackSWITCH FRAME – Playing backonly protected picturesYou can play back only protected pictures.This can be used to separately manage pictures

145Playback7Erasing picturesThis function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card.

146Erasing pictures7PlaybackAll-frame eraseThis function erases all the pictures on the card.1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CARD Æ CARD SETUP a

147Useful functions88 Useful functionsALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera

148ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings8Useful functionszFunctions that All Reset ON setting affects* This sets whether the monitor turns on or no

14Names of partsViewfinder and monitor indicationsINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the In

149Useful functions8CUSTOM BUTTONFunctions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to

150CUSTOM BUTTON8Useful functionsSetting the custom button1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d.g“How to use the me

151CUSTOM BUTTONUseful functions8Using the custom button1 Press x.• The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears.E

1528Useful functionsSHORT CUTYou can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in K mode (except h).This is useful when you want to go quickl

153SHORT 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

154SHORT CUT8Useful functionsUsing the shortcut menuWhen you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.

155Useful 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

156MY MODE SETUP8Useful functions1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ MY MODE SETUP, and press d.g“How to use the menus” (P.35)2 Press ac to

157MY MODE SETUPUseful functions8zWhen selecting RESET in Step 24 Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e.• The settings in the selected MY MODE ar

1588Useful functionsCARD SETUP – Formatting cardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Oly

15Names of parts10Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2P.6111Flash intensity controlw -2.0 – +2.0P.6812Drive o, j, i, k, BKT P.9513Self-timerRemo

159CARD SETUP – Formatting cardsUseful functions82 Press a to select YES, then press e.• The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.• Never d

1608Useful functionsInformation displayThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playba

161Useful functions8Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustmentThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively.1

1628Useful 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

163Useful functions8SLEEP – Sleep TimerThe camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no

1648Useful functionsBeepYou can set the kind of beep sound used for button operations or warnings. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound t

165Useful functions8SHUTTER SOUNDYou can select from 2 kinds of sound for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW

1668Useful functionsVOLUME – Playback volumeYou can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume o

167Useful functions8POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display/sound settingYou can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power

1688Useful functionsSCREEN SETUPYou can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be

16Names of partszPlayback mode•The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are differen

169Useful functions8FILE NAMEThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001

170PIXEL MAPPING8Useful functions• When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes.•When both the Folder

171Useful functions8Measurement unitsThe measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode.m At long ranges, the ca

1728Useful functionsVIDEO OUT – Video output selectionYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures

173Print setting (DPOF)99 Print setting (DPOF)How to print picturesPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the da

174How to print pictures9Print setting (DPOF)TIPS Picture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of do

175Print setting (DPOF)9All-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and wh

176All-frame reservation9Print setting (DPOF)5 Perform each setting as illustrated.zSet the number of printsPress ac to set the number of prints, then

177Print setting (DPOF)9Single-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the des

178Single-frame reservation9Print setting (DPOF)5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad.MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim s

17Names of partszMemory gaugeThe memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on th

179Single-frame reservationPrint setting (DPOF)9zTrim the pictureg“Trimming” (P.180)8 After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data a

1809Print setting (DPOF)TrimmingThis function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only.1 Press ac on the

181TrimmingPrint setting (DPOF)94 Press ac to select OK, then press e.OK Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation s

1829Print setting (DPOF)Resetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card.Y

183Resetting print reservation dataPrint setting (DPOF)9zTo reset the print reservation data for a selected picture1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU

18410Direct printing (PictBridge)10 Direct printing (PictBridge)Using the direct printing functionBy connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible

18510Direct printing (PictBridge)Connecting the camera to a printerUse the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer

18610Direct printing (PictBridge)Printing picturesWhen the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is dis

187Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)Easy printingThe method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected pictu

188Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)5 Press ac to select OK, then press e.• Printing starts.• To cancel printing, select CANCEL and pres

181Getting started1 Getting startedAttaching the strap1 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the

189Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRIN

190Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)5 Press bd to select the picture you want to print.• Turn the zoom lever toward W to display the pic

191Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)zSet MORE print reservationsc Press c.• Print information settings screen is displayed.d Press ac to

192Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)8 Print the pictures.•Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e.OK Printing starts.CANCEL The se

193Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)ALL PRINT mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e.• The PR

194Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)6 Print the pictures.•Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e.OK Printing starts.CANCEL The se

195Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PR

196Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)4 Print the pictures.•Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e.OK Printing starts.CANCEL The se

197Printing pictures10Direct printing (PictBridge)Trim the pictureTo set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode (P.189), follow the procedure b

19810Direct printing (PictBridge)Exiting direct printingWhen you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer.1 In the PRINT MODE SE

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19Getting started1Battery/card basicsCharging the batteryThis camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-10B). Other types of batteries cannot be

19910Direct printing (PictBridge)If an error code is displayedIf an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing

20011Miscellaneous11 MiscellaneousError codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionqNO CARDThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recog

20111MiscellaneousTroubleshootingzPreparatory operationszShootingPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe camera does not turn on or function but

202Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe viewfinder does not turn on.The monitor is turned on. Press f to turn t

203Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe picture is out of focus.The subject was too close.Move further away fro

204Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe flash does not fire.The flash was closed. Press the flash button to mak

205Troubleshooting11MiscellaneouszPlayback of recorded imagesPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe picture is out of focus.A subject unsuited

206Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe picture is too dark.The flash was blocked by your finger.Hold the camer

207Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. pageHalation produces unnatural colors in the picture.This may be caused by exc

208Troubleshooting11MiscellaneouszWhen the camera is connected to a PC or printer.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. pageThe printer fails to conne

20Battery/card basics1Getting started• Charging of the battery usually takes 2 hours.Charging may be completed quickly depending on how much battery p

20911MiscellaneousList of factory default settingsThe functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory.zShooting modeF NoF2.8SHUTTER1/1

210List of factory default settings11MiscellaneousR (still pictures) OFFR (movies) OFFSUPER ZOOM OFFKK : HQ (2288 × 1712)n : MPEG4 (640 × 480)TIFF 228

211List of factory default settings11MiscellaneouszPlayback modezOthers*Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.SWITCH FRAME

21211MiscellaneousModes and Shooting FunctionsIn r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu.ModeFunctionKnh

213Modes and Shooting Functions11MiscellaneousBKT—9*2— 9 —PANORAMA—9*1— 9 —2 IN 1—9 —BLACK&WHITE— 9SEPIA— 9WHITE BOARD— 9 —BLACK BOARD— 9 —R (stil

214Modes and Shooting Functions11Miscellaneous9 : Available — : Not available*1Cannot be selected in o mode.*2Cannot be selected in m mode.*3Cannot be

21511MiscellaneousCamera maintenancezAfter 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

216Camera maintenance11MiscellaneousHow to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device1 Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote contr

21711MiscellaneousSpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, TIFF (no

218Specifications11MiscellaneousShooting range : 0.6 m (2 ft.) to ) (W), 2 m (6.6 ft.) to ) (T) (NORMAL)0.07 m (0.2 ft.) to ) (W), 1.2 m (4 ft.) to )

21Battery/card basicsGetting started1Inserting and removing the battery and card1 Make sure the camera is turned off.• The power switch is set to OFF.

21911MiscellaneousGlossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so th

220Glossary of terms11MiscellaneousEclipsing (Vignetting)This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is

221Glossary of terms11MiscellaneousMPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group)A compression format for movies. When the record mode is set to MPEG4, movies ar

222Glossary of terms11MiscellaneousTFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color MonitorA transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.TIFF (Tag

22311MiscellaneousList of menuszK mode (h)Top menu SettingRef. PageDRIVE o, j, i, kP.95K SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 48

224List of menus11MiscellaneouszK mode (i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/P)Top menu Tab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENUCAMERAESP/5ESP, 5, MULTIP.85,86&OFF, &

225List of menus11MiscellaneouszK mode (i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/P)*1 Not available in m mode.*2 Only available in p modes.*3 Only available in r mode.*4 Not a

226List of menus11Miscellaneouszn modeTop menu Tab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENUCAMERAESP/ 5ESP, 5P.85&OFF, &, %P.90,91ISO AUTO, 64, 100,

227List of menus11Miscellaneouszq mode (still pictures)Top menu Tab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENU PLAY <P.173uOFF, ON P.122RSTART P.139EDIT Q6

228List of menus11Miscellaneouszq mode (movies)Top menu Tab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENU CARDCARD SETUP ALL ERASE,FORMATP.146, 158SETUPALL RESET

22Battery/card basics1Getting started• The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc.• The amount of power consumed by th

229Index0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1441st curtain # SLOW1. . . . . . . . . 651st curtain with red-eye reduction H SLOW1 . . . . .

230IndexEV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 220Exposure compensation . . . . . . 112Exposur

231IndexMY MODE SETUP r . . . . . . . 155NNight Scene shooting m . . . . . . . 48NOISE REDUCTION O . . . . . 120NORMAL(Record mode). . . . . . 106NT

232IndexSingle-frame reservation < . . . 177Single-frame shooting o . . . . . . 95SLEEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Sleep mode . .

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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

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

23Battery/card basicsGetting started1Removing the cardPush the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.• The card is ejected a sho

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

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

241Getting startedUsing an AC adapter (optional)An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer.An optional Oly

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

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

25Getting started1Power on/off1 Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.2 Slide the power switch to q, K or

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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26Power on/off1Getting startedTIPS •In n or q mode, there is no need to set the mode dial. The camera will record movies or play back pictures regardl

27Power on/offGetting started1If the card is not recognized (card check)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If ther

281Getting startedSelecting a languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in th

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

29Selecting a languageGetting started16 Press ac to select a language, then press e.7 Press e again to exit the menu.8 To turn the camera off, slide t

301Getting startedSetting the date and time1 Slide the power switch to K to turn the camera on.2 Press e.• The top menu is displayed.3 Press d on the

31Setting 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

321Getting startedAdjusting the viewfinderTo make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person

33Getting started1Holding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.

342Using 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

35Using the menus2How to use the menusMODE MENUESPSEtCAMPICCARDCARD%SEtUPCARDSEtUPCAMPICALL RESEtONONENGLISHENGLISHONON3 MIN3 MINSLEEPREC VIEWPW ON/OF

36How 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

37Using the menus2Shortcut menusThe menu that is displayed varies depending on the position of the power switch. In K mode, the menu that is displayed

38Shortcut menus2Using the menuszn modeExtends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 40× zoom.P.60Selects the image quality and reso

3How to use this manualThis manual contains a list of contents, an index and a list of menus to enable you to easily find the function that you want t

39Shortcut menusUsing the menus2zq modeTIPS • The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. The functions re

402Using the menusMode MenusThe MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.zK modeCAMERA tabESP/5Selects the

41Mode MenusUsing the menus2FULLTIME AFKeeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway.P.79AF MODESelects the

42Mode Menus2Using the menusSETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.P.147WSelects a language

43Mode MenusUsing the menus2zn modeCAMERA tabESP/5Selects the metering method (ESP or 5).P.85&Used to take pictures of a close subject. Selects OF

44Mode Menus2Using the menusSETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.P.147WSelects a language

45Mode MenusUsing the menus2zq modePLAY tab*1<Stores the necessary information on the card to allow you to print the pictures taken.P.173uDisplays

46Mode Menus2Using the menusSCREEN SETUPRegisters a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off.P.168sAdjusts

47Shooting basics33 Shooting basicsShooting modesIn K mode, use the mode dial to select a still picture shooting mode. Set the mode dial to the best p

48Shooting modes3Shooting basicsj Sports shootingSuitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject w

4How to use this manualA sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or view

49Shooting modesShooting basics3Setting-related modesP Program shootingAllows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter spe

50Shooting modes3Shooting basicsS Shutter priority shootingAllows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. S

51Shooting basics3Taking still picturesYou can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder.1 Slide the power switch to K.g“Power on

52Taking still pictures3Shooting basics4 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus.• When the focus and exposure are locked, the g

53Taking still picturesShooting basics3To record sound with the picture→ You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sou

543Shooting basicsIf correct focus cannot be obtainedWhen the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the s

55If correct focus cannot be obtainedShooting basics34 Press the shutter button fully.TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from

563Shooting basicsRecording moviesThis function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time.If you select MPEG4

57Recording moviesShooting basics34 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording s

583Shooting basicsZoomIn addition to the optical zoom, this camera is equipped with a super zoom and digital zoom for taking telephoto and wide-angle

5Composition of the manualMiscellaneousP.200Advanced PhotographyTo get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.Gett

59ZoomShooting basics3SUPER ZOOM – Using the super zoom1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ SUPER ZOOM Æ ON, and press e.g “How to use the m

60Zoom3Shooting basicsDIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DIGITAL ZOOM Æ ON, and press e.g “How to use

61Flash44 FlashFlash shootingSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amo

62Flash shooting4Flash3 Press the shutter button halfway.• In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights.4 Press the shutter button fully to take

63Flash shootingFlash4TIPS The # (flash charge) indication blinks.→ The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off.Shutter speed when using the flash (A

64Flash shooting4FlashzAuto-flash (No indication)The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.zRed-eye reduction flash (!)The li

65Flash shootingFlash4zFlash off ($)The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not d

66Flash shooting4Flash2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can

67Flash4Using the slow synchronization flash1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ #SLOW Æ #SLOW1, HSLOW or #SLOW2, and press e.g“How to use t

684FlashFlash intensity controlYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the

6ContentsHow to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

69Flash4External flash (optional)Using the external flashVarious types of flash shooting are possible with the Olympus FL series external flashes.If t

70External flash (optional)4Flash2 Turn on the external flash.• Set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO.• Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turni

71External flash (optional)Flash4Using commercially available external flashesProvided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially

72External flash (optional)4Flash• The camera’s flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. The external flash will fire even when the camer

73Advanced 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

745Advanced shootingAperture priority shooting1 Select A mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.73)2 Press ac to set the aperture value.a : Increases the aperture valu

75Advanced shooting5Shutter priority shooting1 Select S mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.73)2 Press ac to set the shutter speed.a : Sets a faster shutter speed.c

765Advanced shootingManual shooting1 Select M mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.73)2 Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed.b : The apertur

77Advanced 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

785Advanced shootingFocusing applicationsAF MODE – Changing the focus rangeThis function allows you to select the focus range of your subject.iESP Fo

7ContentsIf correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5FULLTIME AF – A reliable time-saving way to focusFULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus

80Focusing applications5Advanced shootingAF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target markYou can select the area you want to focus on by changing

81Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5AF LOCK – Locking the focusRegistering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the f

82Focusing applications5Advanced shootingTIPS How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY)→ Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMO

83Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5Manual focusIf auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.1 Hold down e for more than 1 sec

84Focusing applications5Advanced shooting4 Hold down e for more than 1 second to save the setting.• MF is displayed in red on the monitor.5 Take the p

85Advanced shooting5MeteringThere are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject.ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrou

86Metering5Advanced shootingMULTI METERING1 When using the camera in theA/S/M mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode exc

87MeteringAdvanced shooting5TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory)→ After metering in Step 3, hold down x for more

885Advanced shootingAE LOCK – Locking the exposureThis function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when

8ContentsAE LOCK – Locking the exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

89AE LOCK – Locking the exposureAdvanced shooting53 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfw

905Advanced 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.

91Advanced shooting5Super macro mode shootingThis mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approx

925Advanced shootingSelf-timer shootingThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer s

93Advanced shooting5Remote control shootingShooting is possible using the remote control device provided with the camera. This is useful when you want

94Remote control shooting5Advanced shootingTIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote cont

95Advanced shooting5Sequential shootingThere are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shoot

96Sequential shooting5Advanced shooting2 Take the picture.• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in seque

97Sequential 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

985Advanced shootingPANORAMA – Panorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panora