Olympus C-5050 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAC-5050ZOOMREFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation of how to dow

9ContentsPixel mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190Measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99Focusing applications6Advanced shooting4Take the picture.• To restore the AF target mark to its original position (in the center), press while hol

100Focusing applications6Advanced shootingManual focusIf auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.1Turn the jog dial while holding

101Focusing applications6Advanced shooting4Take the picture.• The focus is locked at the distance you have set.TIPS How to shoot while keeping the sam

1026Advanced shootingMetering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject.Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the subject and

103Metering6Advanced shootingMulti-metering1Turn the jog dial while holding down and select . • is displayed on the control panel.2Position the AF

104Metering6Advanced shootingTIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory)→ After metering in step 2, hold down the AEL b

1056Advanced shootingAE Lock - Locking the exposureThis function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as whe

106AE Lock - Locking the exposure6Advanced shooting3Press the shutter button fully.• AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot.TIPS To save the

1076Advanced shootingMacro mode shootingThe macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.) from your subject.Focu

1086Advanced shootingSuper macro mode shootingThis mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm (1.2'') to your subject. Subjects measuring up

10Names of partsCameraLensAF illuminator P.99Strap eyelet P.20Remote control receiver P.110Self-timer/Remote control lamp P.109, 110Control panel P.13

1096Advanced shootingSelf-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer

1106Advanced shootingRemote control shootingShooting is possible using the remote control device (sold separately in some regions). This is useful whe

111Remote control shooting6Advanced shooting4Press the shutter button on the remote control device.• The focus and exposure are locked. The self-timer

1126Advanced shootingSequential shootingThere are 4 sequential shooting modes: high speed sequential shooting, sequential shooting, AF sequential shoo

113Sequential shooting6Advanced shootingAuto bracketingUnder some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than b

114Sequential shooting6Advanced shooting2Press to select ±±±±0.3, ±±±±0.7 or ±±±±1.0, then press .3Press to select x3 or x5, then press .• In s

115Sequential shooting6Advanced shooting• Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is decreased when shooting a dark subject to prev

1166Advanced shootingPanorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia Car

117Panorama shooting6Advanced shooting3Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take pictures.• Focus, exposure and white balance are se

118Panorama shooting6Advanced shooting• If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to nor

11Names of partsViewfinder P.38AF target mark P.40Green lamp P.40Orange lamp P.40AEL button (AEL) P.105Erase button ( ) P.58Power switch P.31Jog dial

1196Advanced shootingTaking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture

120Taking two-in-one pictures6Advanced shooting• During two-in-one picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available.• When the

1216Advanced shootingFUNCTION - Adding special effects to picturesThis feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effect

1226Advanced shootingRecording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the

123Recording sound with still pictures6Advanced shootingTIPS • appears on all still pictures and movies that have recorded sound. During playback, so

1246Advanced shootingRecording sound with moviesSound can be recorded while shooting a movie.1In the top menu, select →→→→ ON, and press . “How to

1257Adjusting the image quality and exposure7 Adjusting the image quality and exposureRecord modeYou can select a record mode in which to take picture

1267Adjusting the image quality and exposureStill Picture Record Modes*HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses standard compressionMovie Record ModesRec

1277Adjusting the image quality and exposure• The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate.• The number of remaining pictures may chang

1287Adjusting the image quality and exposure3If you have selected TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2 for the still picture record mode, press to display the

12Names of partsExposure compensation button ( ) P.93, 131AF/Macro/MF button ( ) P.100, 107Diopter adjustment dial P.38Mode dial P.59Self-timer/Re

1297Adjusting the image quality and exposure3:2 ResolutionThe image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can

1307Adjusting the image quality and exposureISO sensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and thebetter its abil

1317Adjusting the image quality and exposureExposure compensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using t

132Exposure compensation7Adjusting the image quality and exposureTIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural c

1337Adjusting the image quality and exposureWhite balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, th

134White balance7Adjusting the image quality and exposurePreset 1 white balanceSelect a white balance setting according to the type of light when shoo

135White balance7Adjusting the image quality and exposureCustom white balanceThis function lets you select a white balance saved in the CUSTOM WB sett

136White balance7Adjusting the image quality and exposureOne-touch white balanceThis function is useful when you need a more precise white balance tha

137White balance7Adjusting the image quality and exposure• When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correc

1387Adjusting the image quality and exposureWhite balance adjustmentThis function lets you make fine changes to the AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2 and whi

13Names of partsControl panel indicationsItems Indications Ref. Page1 Battery check , P.182 Shutter speed 2ooo (1/2000 sec.), 2.5'' P.923 A

1397Adjusting the image quality and exposureSharpnessThis function adjusts the sharpness of the image.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ PICTURE

1407Adjusting the image quality and exposureContrastThis function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differe

1417Adjusting the image quality and exposureSaturationThis function adjusts the color depth.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ PICTURE →→→→ SATUR

1427Adjusting the image quality and exposureScene modesThis function lets you select the image processing best suited to your purpose and the effect y

143Noise reduction7Adjusting the image quality and exposure1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ CAMERA →→→→ NOISE REDUCTION →→→→ ON or OFF, and pre

1447Adjusting the image quality and exposureHistogram displayThis function lets you display a histogram during shooting or playback.During shooting, y

145Histogram display7Adjusting the image quality and exposure1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ CAMERA →→→→ , then choose the histogram display m

146Histogram display7Adjusting the image quality and exposure• The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if histogram display is

1478Playback8 PlaybackClose-up playbackPictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times.1Select the still picture you

1488PlaybackIndex 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.

14Names of partsItems Indications Ref. Page12 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ (SQ1, SQ2) P.12513 Noise reduction NR P.14214 AE lockAE memoryAELAELP

149Index display8PlaybackSelecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16.1I

1508PlaybackSlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back.1Selec

1518PlaybackPlayback on a TVUse the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1Make sure that the TV and camera are tu

152Playback on a TV8PlaybackPicture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn su

1538PlaybackRecording soundSound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-re

1548PlaybackEditing still picturesThis function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are poss

155Editing still pictures8Playback• Resizing is not possible in the following cases.Movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC, or when there is i

156Editing still pictures8Playback7Press to select OK, then press .• The busy bar is displayed during resizing. After the image is saved, the camera

157Editing still pictures8Playback5Press to select the desired setting, then press .6When all the necessary items have been set, press .• The busy

1588PlaybackEditing moviesThis function lets you create indexes from as well as edit movies. You cannot edit movies longer than approximately 32 secon

15Names of partsMonitor indications Shooting modeItems Indications Ref. Page1 Shooting mode , , , , , , , , , , P.592 Shutter speed 16 – 1/2000

159Editing movies8Playback4Select the first frame of the index.• Press to play back the movie until the picture that you want as the first frame is

160Editing movies8PlaybackEditing a movie3Press to select EDIT, then press .4Select the first frame of the part you want to keep.• Press to play b

161Editing movies8Playback7Press to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press .NEW FILE : Stores the edited movie as a new movie with a different na

1628PlaybackCopying picturesThis function lets you copy pictures to and from the xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia and the Compact Flash/Microdrive. This men

1638PlaybackAll-frame eraseThis function erases all the pictures on the card.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ CARD →→→→ CARD SETUP, and press

1649Useful functions9 Useful functionsAll Reset - Saving the camera’s settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera

165All Reset - Saving the camera’s settings9Useful functions Functions that All Reset affectsFunctionFactory default settingRef. PageFNo F1.8 P.91S

1669Useful functionsCustom buttonYou can set frequently used functions on the custom button. This makes it easy to jump to the SETUP screen without se

167Custom button9Useful functionsSetting the custom button1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ SETUP →→→→ CUSTOM BUTTON, and press . “How to use t

168Custom button9Useful functionsUsing the custom button1Press .• The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears.Ex:

16Names of parts12 Drive , , , , BKT P.11213 Self-timerRemote controlP.109 P.11014 Sound recordP.122, 124, 15315 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1,

1699Useful functionsShortcutYou can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode ( , , , , , , , , , ).This i

170Shortcut9Useful functionsSetting the shortcut menuYou can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right.1In the

171Shortcut9Useful functionsUsing the shortcut menuWhen you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.1

1729Useful functionsMY MODE SETUPYou can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in , , , or mode, you can also save the cur

173MY MODE SETUP9Useful functions1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ SETUP →→→→ MY MODE SETUP, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70)2Press

174MY MODE SETUP9Useful functions When selecting RESET in Step 24Press to select ALL RESET, then press .• The settings in the selected MY MODE a

1759Useful functionsFormatting cardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or

176Formatting cards9Useful functions• Never open the card cover or remove the batteries during formatting as this may cause the card to malfunction.•

1779Useful functionsInformation displayThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode.

1789Useful functionsDual control panel displayThis function lets you display control panel indications more clearly on the monitor in shooting mode. P

17Names of parts Playback modeINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display

179Dual control panel display9Useful functions Dual control panel screen• The dual control panel is always displayed during shooting mode.• Pressin

1809Useful functionsMonitor brightness adjustmentThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ S

1819Useful functionsRec ViewYou can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor.ON : The picture being recorded to

1829Useful functionsBeep sound adjustmentYou can select the volume of the beep sound used for warnings from OFF, LOW, or HIGH. The factory default set

1839Useful functionsButton operation beepYou can select from 2 kinds of sound for button operations. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound

1849Useful functionsShutter 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

1859Useful functionsPlayback volumeYou can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume of the sou

1869Useful functionsPower on/off display settingYou can select a picture and sound for when the power is turned on or off. It is also possible to regi

1879Useful functionsScreen setupYou can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on or off. The desired picture can be

188Screen setup9Useful functions4Press to select OK, then press .• The picture is registered and the screen returns to Step 2. You can register othe

18Names of parts• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those

1899Useful functionsFile nameThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001

190Pixel mapping9Useful functions• When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures

1919Useful functionsMeasurement unitsThe measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode.m : At long ranges, the

1929Useful functionsVideo output selectionYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type before sho

1939Useful functionsInitializing the settingsThis function returns the settings to the factory default settings.1Press and at the same time for 3

194Initializing the settings9Useful functionsxD•SM/CF xD·SM P.29 SHARPNESS ±0 P.139DRIVE P.112 CONTRAST ±0 P.140BKT ±1, ×3P.113 SATURATION ±0 P.141ISO

19510Print setting10 Print settingHow to print picturesSeveral different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures. Printi

196How to print pictures10Print settingTIPS Picture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pi

19710Print settingAll-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether

198All-frame reservation10Print setting4Perform each setting as illustrated. Set the number of printsPress to set the desired number of prints, t

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19How to use this manual• This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.5FlashFlash intensity control

19910Print settingSingle-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the frame to be printed and select the desired num

200Single-frame reservation10Print setting4Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad.MORE : Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size.→

201Single-frame reservation10Print setting Trim the picture “Trimming” (P.202)After completing all the print reservations, press to return to the

20210Print settingTrimmingThis function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only.1Press on the single-

203Trimming10Print setting5Press to select OK, then press .• The busy bar is displayed during trimming, then the camera returns to the single-frame

20410Print settingResetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset all the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card.1Pl

20511Miscellaneous11 MiscellaneousError codesControlpanelMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNO CARDThe card is not inserted, or it cann

20611MiscellaneousThe card is not formatted.Format the card.- F -POWER%OFFFORMAtCARD%SEtUPSELECtGO

20711MiscellaneousTroubleshooting The camera does not workThe camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.Possible cause Corrective

208Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousA write-protect seal is attached to the SmartMedia card.Insert a new card or remove the write-protect seal.P.25There

201Getting started1 Getting startedAttaching the strap1Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the

209Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousThe viewfinder display is not clear.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe diopter is not adjusted properly.Ad

210Troubleshooting11Miscellaneous The image quality is poor.Erasing, protecting or rotating pictures, setting print reservation data, and formattin

211Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousThe picture is too dark.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe flash was blocked by your finger.Hold the camer

212Troubleshooting11MiscellaneousThe picture is out of focus.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe camera moved when the shutter button was pr

21311MiscellaneousList of menus //// / / / / / mode Top menuTab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENUCAMERA DRIVE*1, , , , BKTP.112ISO AUTO, 64, 100,

214List of menus11Miscellaneous //// / / / / / mode (cont.)*1 Cannot be selected in mode.*2 Can be selected only in mode.*3 Cannot be selected

215List of menus11Miscellaneous modeTop menuTab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENUCAMERA ISO AUTO, 64, 100, 200, 400 P.130DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P.

216List of menus11Miscellaneous mode (still pictures)Top menuTab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENUPLAY START P.122EDIT RAW DATA EDIT, WB, SHARPN

217List of menus11Miscellaneous mode (movies)Top menuTab Function SettingRef. PageMODE MENUEDIT COPY ALL, SELECT P.162CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE,

21811MiscellaneousList of factory default settings Shooting modeFNo F1.8SHUTTER 1/1000Zoom Wide-angleLCD Off ( : On)xD•SM/CF xD (the card inserted

211Getting startedLoading the batteriesThis camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batte

219List of factory default settings11MiscellaneousFUNCTION OFF OFFHQ (2560 × 1920, : 320 × 240)TIFF 2560 × 1920SHQ 2560 × 1920HQ 2560 × 1920SQ1 1600

220List of factory default settings11Miscellaneous Playback mode OFFINFO OFFOFFOFF0°OFF640 × 480OFFCOPY ALLALL RESET ONENGLISHPW ON SETUP 1PW OFF

22111MiscellaneousList of items by shooting modeModeFunctionZoom 9Digital zoom 9AF 9Focus lock 9AF MODE 9 —FULLTIME AF 9AF target 9 —AF ILLUMINATOR 9

222List of items by shooting mode11MiscellaneousPANORAMA 9 — 9 —2 IN 1 9 —FUNCTIONBLACK &WHITE9SEPIA 9WHITE BOARD9 —BLACK BOARD9 —9 — (movie) — 99

223List of items by shooting mode11Miscellaneous9: Available— : Not available*1 Cannot be selected in mode.*2 Cannot be selected in mode.9BEEP 9SH

22411MiscellaneousCamera maintenance After useTurn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. Cleaning the camera1Turn off the camera. ( P

22511MiscellaneousSpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, TIFF (no

226Specifications11MiscellaneousPhotometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot meteringAperture : F1.8 to F8.0Shutter speed : 16 to 1/2000 sec.Shooti

22711MiscellaneousGlossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so th

228Glossary of terms11MiscellaneousDPOF (Digital Print Order Format)This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which im

22Loading the batteries1Getting started4Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.5Close the bat

229Glossary of terms11MiscellaneousJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using

230Glossary of terms11MiscellaneousTIFF (Tagged Image File Format)An uncompressed format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color imag

231index3:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129AA/V OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 151AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

232indexFFile name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189File number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Fill-in flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

233indexNoise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142No. of storable still pictures . . . . 126Normal quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126NTSC. .

234indexSlideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Slow synchronization SLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 84SmartMedia (SM) . . . . . . . . . 2

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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

23Loading the batteries1Getting startedSelecting optional batteries or an AC adapterIn addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the followi

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

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

24Loading the batteries1Getting started• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connecte

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

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

251Getting startedInserting a card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card, SmartMedia, Compact Flash and Microdrive. The camera uses the

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.

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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26Inserting a card1Getting started1Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.2Open the card cover.• The xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia use the same slo

27Inserting a card1Getting started3Insert a card.xD-Picture Card• Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia s

28Inserting a card1Getting startedSmartMedia• Push the card in, then release it. The card will be ejected a short way to enable you to pull it out.Com

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

29Inserting a card1Getting startedSwitching cardsPictures are recorded on the card displayed on the control panel or monitor. Choose the card you want

30Inserting a card1Getting startedPrecautions regarding Microdrive• Do not write on the label.• Do not remove the label.• Do not stick another label o

311Getting startedPower on/off When shooting pictures1Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.2Turn the m

32Power on/off1Getting started When playing back pictures 1Turn the mode dial until is aligned with the red line.2Turn the power switch so that O

33Power on/off1Getting startedIf the card is not recognized (card check)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If ther

341Getting startedSelecting a languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in th

35Selecting a language1Getting started5Press to select , then press .6Press to select a language, then press .7Press again to exit the menu.8T

361Getting startedSetting the date and time 1Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on.• Be sure to remove the lens cap before you turn the camer

37Setting the date and time1Getting started6Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y

381Getting startedAdjusting the viewfinderTo make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person

3INDEX1234567891011Introduction of the camera’s functionsThis section guides you through the basic operations from taking pictures to playing them bac

392Shooting and playback basics2 Shooting and playback basicsHolding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at you

402Shooting and playback basicsTaking still picturesYou can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor.Taking still pictures using

41Taking still pictures2Shooting and playback basics4Press the shutter button all the way (fully).• The camera takes the picture.• The card access lam

42Taking still pictures2Shooting and playback basicsTaking still pictures using the monitorWith the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture

43Taking still pictures2Shooting and playback basics Changing the angle of the monitorIt is useful to pull the monitor out when taking pictures at

44Taking still pictures2Shooting and playback basicsTIPS The monitor does not turn on.→ If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turn

45Taking still pictures2Shooting and playback basicsComparison of the viewfinder & monitorViewfinder MonitorAdvantages Camera movement does not oc

462Shooting and playback basicsIf correct focus cannot be obtainedWhen the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cann

47If correct focus cannot be obtained2Shooting and playback basics4Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot.5Press the shutter

482Shooting and playback basicsRecording moviesEven if the distance between the camera and the subject changes while you are recording a movie, the FU

4ContentsINDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49Recording movies2Shooting and playback basicsTIPS To record sound with the movie→ You can record sound when recording a movie. Set to ON. “Record

502Shooting and playback basicsZoomTelephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm – 1

51Zoom2Shooting and playback basicsUsing the digital zoom1Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. “Power on/off” (P.31)2Press .• The top menu is

52Zoom2Shooting and playback basics6Press to select ON, then press .• Press again to exit the menu and the subject is displayed on the monitor.7Tu

532Shooting and playback basicsViewing still pictures1Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. “Power on/off” (P.31)• The monitor turns on and d

54Viewing still pictures2Shooting and playback basicsQuick ViewThis function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. Thi

552Shooting and playback basicsViewing movies1Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. “Power on/off” (P.31)• The monitor turns on.2Use the arro

56Viewing movies2Shooting and playback basics• Press again after playback ends to display the menu.PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again.FRAM

572Shooting and playback basicsProtecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pict

582Shooting and playback basicsErasing pictures (Single-frame erase)This function erases only the picture displayed on the monitor. The all-frame eras

5ContentsDetermine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock). . . . . . . . . 46Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . .

593Mode dial and direct button functions3 Mode dial and direct button functionsMode dialThe mode dial is used to select a shooting or playback mode. T

60Mode dial3Mode dial and direct button functions Shutter priority shootingAllows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture

61Mode dial3Mode dial and direct button functions My ModeAllows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized

62Mode dial3Mode dial and direct button functions Landscape shootingSuitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the for

633Mode dial and direct button functionsDirect ButtonsThis camera is equipped with direct buttons for quick operation and setting of various shooting

64Direct Buttons3Mode dial and direct button functionsFlow of direct button operationsThe procedure for making settings using the direct buttons and j

65Direct Buttons3Mode dial and direct button functionsDirect button functions Shooting mode c(exposure compensation) button P.131Changes the expo

66Direct Buttons3Mode dial and direct button functionsd(flash mode) button P.79Selects a flash mode from auto (no indication), red-eye reduction ( )

67Direct Buttons3Mode dial and direct button functionsf (AF/Macro/MF) button P.100, 107Selects a focus mode from auto-focus (no indication), macro (

68Direct Buttons3Mode dial and direct button functions Playback modec (protect) button P.57Protects important pictures from accidental erasure.d

6ContentsUsing the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

694Using the menus and tabs4 Using the menus and tabsAbout the menusWhen you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor.

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71How to use the menus4Using the menus and tabs• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed.• Pres

724Using the menus and tabsShortcut menus Shooting modeYou can change the shortcut menus in the modes to other functions. “Setting the shortcu

73Shortcut menus4Using the menus and tabs Playback modeRuns through all saved pictures one after another. P.150MOVIE PLAYBACKPlays back movies. P.5

744Using the menus and tabsMode MenusThe MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modeCAMERA ta

75Mode Menus4Using the menus and tabsRecords sound when taking a still picture. P.122PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDI

76Mode Menus4Using the menus and tabsPW OFF SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned off.P.186REC VIEW Selects whether

77Mode Menus4Using the menus and tabs Playback modePLAY tabAdds sound to a still picture already taken.P.153* The PLAY tab is not displayed during

78Mode Menus4Using the menus and tabsPW ON SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned on.P.186PW OFF SETUP Sets the pict

7ContentsFUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures . . . . . . . . . . 121Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

795Flash5 FlashFlash shootingSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amo

80Flash shooting5FlashTIPS The orange lamp or the (flash standby) indication blinks.→ The flash is charging. Wait until the orange lamp goes off.Cam

81Flash shooting5Flash Auto-flash (No indication)The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.To shoot a subject with backlig

82Flash shooting5Flash Flash off ( )The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is no

83Flash shooting5Flash2nd curtain (rear curtain) SLOW 2In contrast to 1st curtain, 2nd curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes. Chang

845FlashUsing the slow synchronization flash1Turn the jog dial while holding down and select SLOW.2While holding down , press .• After the slow

855FlashFlash intensity controlYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the

865FlashExternal flash (optional)Using the FL-40 external flashVarious types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-40 external flash, which can b

87External flash (optional)5Flash2In the top menu, select MODE MENU →→→→ CAMERA →→→→ FLASH. “How to use the menus” (P.70)To use the external flash onl

88External flash (optional)5FlashUsing commercially available external flashesProvided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially

8ContentsPicture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

89External flash (optional)5FlashCompatible commercially available external flashesWhen selecting an external flash, use products which meet the follo

90External flash (optional)5FlashUsing a slave flash modeThis setting is for using a commercially available slave flash.This lets you adjust and fix t

916Advanced shooting6 Advanced shootingAperture priority shooting1Turn the jog dial to set the aperture value. appears : The image is overexposed.Tur

926Advanced shootingShutter priority shooting1Turn the jog dial to set the shutter speed.appears : The image is overexposed.Turn the jog dial to the

936Advanced shootingManual shooting1Set the aperture by turning the jog dial while holding down .Turn the jog dial to set the shutter speed.• When th

94Manual shooting6Advanced shooting• When you press the AEL (AE Lock) button, the screen on the right appears with the bar indicating current exposure

956Advanced shootingUsing My ModeWhen you use My Mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or

966Advanced shootingFocusing applicationsAF MODE - Changing the focus rangeThis function allows you to select the focus range of your subject.iESP :

97Focusing applications6Advanced shootingTIPS AF MODE can also be set from the MODE MENU.→ In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → AF MODE → iESP

98Focusing applications6Advanced shootingChanging the position of the AF target markThis function lets you select the area you want to focus on by cha