Olympus Stylus 500 manual

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digi tal camera. Before yo u start to use your new camera, please read thes e instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accust omed to your camera before taking important photog[...]

2 Navigation How to use the camera Using a card... Pictures taken with this camera are stored on a xD-Picture Card. By storing the relevant print reservation data with the images on the card, you can print pictures at a photo shop or on a PictBridge-compatible printer. Using a computer... Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you [...]

3 Using the arrow pad and e button... The arrow pad and e button are for selecting and setting menu options as well as viewing pictures frame by frame. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MUL TI PRINT ALL INDEX SELECT GO OK EXIT DRIVE ESP 㧛 5 ISO AF MODE CARD SET CAMERA AUTO SPOT OFF ESP DIGITAL ZOOM Using the menus... Shooting and playback-related[...]

4 How to use this manual ( Indications used in this manual A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before ta king or viewing pictures. See the reference pages for further details on how to use the buttons or menus. ( Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this[...]

5 Composition of the manual The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to check it out. Basic operation Tips before you start taking pictures Basic shooting functions Advanced shooting functions More useful functions Playback Settings Printing pictures Connecting the camera to a computer Appendix Miscellaneous[...]

6 Table of Contents How to use this manual ........... ................................. ........................... 4 Composition of the manual ..... ................................. ........................... 5 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Mode dial.................... ........................................[...]

Table of Contents 7 5 More useful functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51 Recording movies ..................... .............................. .................... 52 Sequential shooting ................ .................................................. 54 Self-timer shooting ............... ................................................[...]

Table of Contents 8 Erasing pictures .................. .............................. .................... 88 Single-frame erase .............. .............................. .................... 89 All-frame erase ...................... .......................... .................... 89 Formatting .................................................[...]

Table of C ontents 9 9 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 117 Flow ................................ .......................... ......................... .............. 118 Using OLYMPUS Master ................ .............................. .................. 119 What is OLYMPUS Master? ...... .............................. ...............[...]

Table of Contents 10 11 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 151 Menu list ..................... ....................................................... .............. 152 List of factory default settings. ...................... ................................... 157 Scene and shooting functions ..... ...........................[...]

11 Basic operation 1 Basic operation Basic operation Did you ever feel that advanced shooting and editing functions are only for professional photographers? With their experience and skill, they can make all kinds of fine adjustments to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by using the buttons on your digital ca[...]

12 1 Basic operation Mode dial This camera features a mode dial for selecting the ca mera’s mode. The modes are divided into shooting and playback modes. Select the mode you want, then press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. ( About the mode dial Shooting modes K This function allows you to take still pictures. n This function allows you to[...]

13 Basic operation 1 Direct buttons By using the direct buttons, operat ing the camera is even easier. c a ( f ) button In K mode (shooting still pictures), the a ( f ) button lets you select the optimum settings for the shoot ing conditions for the camera. g “Selecting a shooting mode accord ing to the situation” (P.30) d d ( & ) button In[...]

Direct buttons 14 1 Basic operation e c ( Y ) button In shooting modes, press the c ( Y ) button repeatedly to change the setting. The setting alternates between the self-timer function and the remote control function. g “Self-timer shooting” (P.55), “Remote control shooting (optional)” (P.60) f e button Pressing e displays the top menu. g [...]

15 Basic operation 1 Menus Press e to display the menu on the monitor. The menu items that can be used differ depending on the mode. About the menus WB MODE MENU K F Top menu Menus are divided in to shortcut menus and mode menus. Mode menus You can go to each setting's screen directly. The settings are categorized into tabs by function. Shortc[...]

Menus 16 1 Basic operation Shortcut menus ( Shooting modes ( K / n ) ( Playback mode ( q ) WB MODE MENU K F g P.47 g P.48 g P.25 Shooting still pictures/movies ERASE MODE MENU ALBUM ENTRY m g P.89 g P.64 g P.75 Playback still pictures ERASE MODE MENU ALBUM ENTRY MOVIE PLAYBACK g P.76 g P.89 Playback movies g P.64[...]

Menus 17 Basic operation 1 Basic operation ( Playback album mode ( X ) Mode menus ( K / n / q ) ( Shooting modes ( K / n ) CAMERA tab For setting shooting-related functions. CARD tab For formatting the memory card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera f unctions and ease of use features. ERASE ALBUM MENU UNDO ENTRY m g P.69 g P.67 g P.75 Playback sti[...]

Menus 18 1 Basic operation ( Playback mode ( q ) Album menu ( X ) PLAY tab For setting pl aying-related functions. EDIT tab For editing saved pictures. CARD tab For formatting cards and erasing all image data. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and ease of use features. TIPS •I n n mode, the mode menu differs in shooting mode and in pla[...]

Menus 19 Basic operation 1 Basic operation Use the arrow pad and e to select and set the menu items. Follow the operation guide on the scree n and use the arrow pad to set the items. How to use the menus is shown below. Ex: Setting Shutter sound 1 Press e in K mode (shooting still pictures). • The top menu is displayed. 2 Press d to select [MODE [...]

Menus 20 1 Basic operation 4 Press ac to select [SHUTTER SOUND], then press d . • Refer to the arro ws on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. 5 Press ac to select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3] then press d . • Follow the operation guide at the bottom of the screen and use the arrow pad to sel[...]

21 2 Tips before you start taking pictures Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting your camera to the P shooting scene mode and pressing the shutter button. Occasionally however you may need to focus on a difficult subject or adjust the brightness in order to get the picture to come[...]

22 2 Tips before you start taking pictures Holding the camera Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the outline of the subject is blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the precise moment that the sh utter button is pressed. Picture where subject is not clearly defined To prevent the camera from moving, hold the c[...]

23 Tips before you st art taking pictures 2 If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the fo cus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lo wer contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contra s[...]

If correct focus cannot be obtained 24 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 3 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. 4 Press the shutter button fully. Under certain types of conditions, t he auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an obj ect with high contrast at the same distance as the intended sub[...]

25 Tips before you st art taking pictures 2 Record mode You can select a record mode in whic h to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for yo ur purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). Fo r information on the image sizes for each record mode and th e memory capacity of t he card, see the table on P.26[...]

Record mode 26 2 Tips before you start taking pictures ( HQ, SQ Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Still pictures Movies Movie record modes Card capacity in number of pictures/remaining recording time Record mode Com- pression File format Card capacity in number of pictures Image size Using a 32 MB card With sound Without sound SHQ 2560 × [...]

Record mode 27 Tips before you st art taking pictures 2 Tips before you st art taking pictures TIPS • When a picture is transferred to a comput er, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the co mputer’s monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image si ze of 1,024 × 768 fi lls as the screen if you set [...]

Record mode 28 2 Tips before you start taking pictures Top menu [ K ] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select a record mode from [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] and [SQ2]. For movies, select a record mode from [HQ] and [SQ]. 2 If you selected [SQ2], choose an image size. 3 Press e . To change the record mode Mode dial For still pictures SHQ SQ1 SQ2 2560 1920 HQ 2560 1920[...]

29 3 Basic shooting functions A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make th em. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All you have to do is choose a scene mod[...]

30 3 Basic shooting functions Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation When you select a scene mode accord ing to the situation or shooting conditions, the camera automatica lly selects the optimal settings. ( Shooting scene modes P PROGRAM AUTO All you need to do is pre ss the shutter button. The camera automatically adjusts to the opt[...]

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 31 Basic shooting functions 3 Basic shooting functions h INDOOR Suitable for taking pictures of the subject indoors together with background scene. j SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blurring. Even fast-moving subjects appear to be stationary. i BEACH &[...]

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 32 3 Basic shooting functions k SELF PORTRAIT + SELF TIMER Suitable for taking pictures while traveling. Lets you take pictures of yourself and the landscape. l SELF PORTRAIT Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. m SUNSET Preserves the deep hues s een in sunsets and [...]

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 33 Basic shooting functions 3 Basic shooting functions n NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night. o CUISINE Lets you take beautiful pictures of food. The saturation, sharpness and contrast settings are increased to take sharp, vi vid pictures of the subj[...]

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 34 3 Basic shooting functions r UNDER WATER WIDE Suitable for shooting a wide area such as a school of fish. Lets you take pictures with a rich, more vivid blue background. s UNDER WATER MACRO Suitable for shooting close- ups of fish. The natural color of the water will appea r. If you use the fl[...]

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 35 Basic shooting functions 3 Basic shooting functions 1 Press the a ( f ) button. 2 Select shooting scene mode and press e . • After the sample image was displayed, for what kind of shooting situation is suitable will be displayed. Selecting a shooting mode Note • Even if you change the reco[...]

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 36 3 Basic shooting functions Lets you select an image out of a sequence of still pictures you have taken by depressing the shut ter button and store it. This is best for shooting moving objects. SHOOT & SELECT 1 Shoots a rapid succession of 4 still pictures by keeping the shutte r button pre[...]

37 Basic shooting functions 3 Zooming in on a distant subject You can zoom in on your subject using the optica l zoom and digital zoom. With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged by using the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, the area at the center of the image captur[...]

Zooming in on a distant subject 38 3 Basic shooting functions Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [OFF] / [ON] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Press the T side of the zoom button. • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the opti cal zoom. If the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], a red area appears on the zo om indicator. When you reach the [...]

39 Basic shooting functions 3 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm/8" to 50 cm/20"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 20 cm/8" to your subject, you[...]

Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) 40 3 Basic shooting functions TIPS The subject appears in shadow when the super macro mode is used. → If the center of the fram e (within the AF target ma rk) is metered when you are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will come out correctly. g “ESP/Spot me[...]

41 Basic shooting functions 3 Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the li ght conditions and the ef fect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of li ght emitted using the flash intensity control. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 20 cm to 4. 2 m (0.7 ft. to 13.8 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 20 cm to 2. 6 m (0.7 ft. to 8.5[...]

Flash shooting 42 3 Basic shooting functions 1 Change the flash mode by repeatedly pressing the b ( # ) button. • The flash settings ch ange in the order of the arrow • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the flash mode is set and the mode selection screen is automatically exited. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditi[...]

43 4 Advanced shooting functions Letting the camera select the optimal settings is simple and easy, but if you want, you can be a lot more creative. Now that you have mastered basic operati on, you can start enjoying your camera’s more advanced functions. You can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. For example, [...]

44 4 Advanced shooting functions AF mode This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. SPOT Focus selection is based on the su bject within the AF target mark. Top menu [MODE MENU] [...]

45 Advanced shooting functions 4 Metering There are two ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. ESP Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. n Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. Top menu [MODE [...]

46 4 Advanced shooting functions ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into th e resulting image, which may give it a grainy appearance. AUTO Sensitivity is automatically ad justed acco[...]

47 Advanced shooting functions 4 Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can ch eck the result on the monitor. Top menu [ F ] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Press ac to adjust the exposure and press e .[...]

48 4 Advanced shooting functions White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), yo u can achieve more natural-looking colors.[...]

49 Advanced shooting functions 4 Histogram When shooting still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor. You can also display the black and white ar eas directly on the picture. Displaying the brightness and contra st of your subject enables fine adjustment of the exposure. OFF Hides t[...]

Histogram 50 4 Advanced shooting functions Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ u ] [OFF] / [ON] g “Menus” (P.15) Note • The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if [ON] is selected. During panorama shooting or co mposite two pictures shooting. • The histogram displayed during shoot ing may differ from the histogram displa[...]

51 5 More useful functions At a sporting event… Use movie mode to capture the atmosphere by recording the cheers and applause along with the action. Or use sequential shooting mode to take a succession of shots of a goal and pick out the best ones later. In the country or at a tourist spot… Use panorama mode to capture a beautiful mountain rang[...]

52 5 More useful functions Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie. Although the camera maintains th e correct exposure during movie recording even if your subject moves, the focus and zoom will be locked so it will be out of focus if the distance to the subject is chang[...]

Recording movies 53 5 More useful functions Note • Depending on the card, the remaining re cording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again af ter formatting it with your camera. g “Formatting” (P.90) •I n n mode, the flash cannot be used. • The sound quality deteriorates temporarily if water gets on the microphone[...]

54 5 More useful functions Sequential shooting This function allows you to take a succession of still pictures at approximately 1.5 frames per second (5 pictures in [SHQ] mode) by keeping the shutter button pressed. As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when photogra phing a movin[...]

55 5 More useful functions Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for se lf-timer shooting. This func tion is useful for taking pictures when you want to be included in the photograph. 1 Select [ Y ] by repeatedly pressing the c ( Y ) button. • If no operation is performe[...]

56 5 More useful functions Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus cards (xD- Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single pa noramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [PANORAMA] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Use the arrow pad to c[...]

Panorama shooting 57 5 More useful functions 2 Make sure that the edges of th e pictures overlap, then take the pictures. • The focus, exposure and white balance ar e set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (suc h as the sun) for the first picture. • You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama sh[...]

58 5 More useful functions Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two diff erent subjects in one picture. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [2 IN 1] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Take the first shot. First picture Second picture Positioned on left. Pos[...]

Taking two-in-one pictures 59 5 More useful functions 2 Take the second shot. • Once the second picture is taken, the monitor automatically returns to the top menu. TIPS • To cancel shooting in [2 IN 1] mode before taking t he first or second picture, press the e . The first picture ta ken is not stored. P b o 30 30 30 HQ HQ 30 30 30 2560 1920 [...]

60 5 More useful functions Remote control shooting (optional) This function lets you take pictures using the optional remote control device (RM-1). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene wi thout touching the camera. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. 2 Select [ < ] [...]

Remote control shooting (optional) 61 5 More useful functions TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp doe s not blink after the shutter button on the remote control device is pressed. → The remote control device may be too fa r from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter butt on on the remote control device again. To operate [...]

62 5 More useful functions Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is re leased and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ R ] [OFF] / [ON] g[...]

63 6 Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot view the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. Results can be disappointing when you develop blurred images or pictures in which subjects had their eyes closed. Maybe you took several pictures of the same scene because you weren’t sure whether they would come out or not. That?[...]

64 6 Playback Single-frame playback • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. 1 Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. d : Displays the next picture. b : Displays the previous picture. a : Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. c : Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. You can put the taken pictures in order and classify t[...]

Album entry 65 Playback 6 1 Select the method of album entry. SEL. IMAGE Select the picture one by one and enter them. SET CALENDAR Select the date on the calendar screen and enter the picture in the same day into one album. SET ALL Select only movies or protected pictures and enter them into one album. 2 Select the album to enter the pictures in a[...]

Album entry 66 6 Playback ( Entering into the calendar 3 Select the date that have the picture you want to enter and press e . 4 Select [YES] and press e . ( Entering collectively 3 Select [MOVIE] or [ 0 ] and press e . 4 Select [YES] and press e . Note • If you do formatting/erasing all, the picture entered in the al bum will also be cleared. ?[...]

67 Playback 6 Playback Album playback Playback only pictures in albums. 1 Select the album you want to playback and press e . • If no pictures are in the album, you can not view the album. 2 Use the arrow pad to playback other pictures. d : Displays the next picture. b : Displays the previous picture. a : Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. c : [...]

Undo entry 68 6 Playback Top menu [UNDO ENTRY] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select the method of undoing entry. SEL. IMAGE Allows you to select individual pictures to remove them from the album. UNDO ALL Allows you to remove all the pictures within the album at one time. ( Undo entry selected pictures 2 Select [SEL. IMAGE] and press e . 3 Select the pict[...]

Erase album picture 69 Playback 6 ( Undo all 2 Select [UNDO ALL] and press e . 3 Select [YES] and press e . Erases a picture from an album. Erasin g in this way is different from the undo entry function. By erasing the picture with this function the picture will be completely erased from the card. Select the album that have the pictures you want to[...]

Erase album picture 70 6 Playback ( Erase selected pictures 2 Select [SEL. IMAGE] and press e . 3 Select the picture you want to erase and press a . • To select the picture by single-frame playback, press the T side of the zoom button. • ( ) mark will appear on the selected picture. • To cancel the selection, press a again. • If you want to[...]

71 Playback 6 Playback Changing the title image You can change the title image (first image in the album) displayed on the album selection screen. Select the album that you want to change. Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [SELECT TITLE IMAGE] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select the picture for the title image and press e . 2 Select [OK] and press e . Mode dial 100 [...]

72 6 Playback Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 times. 1 Displays the still picture you want to enlarge. 2 Press the T ( U ) side of the zoom button. • Each time you press the zoom button, the picture is enlarged gradually. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is di splayed,[...]

73 Playback 6 Playback Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, 16 or 25. g “Selecting the number of pictures” (P.73) 1 Press the W ( G ) side of the zoom button. • The index display screen is displayed. • The image that was di splayed in single- fr[...]

74 6 Playback Calendar display This function lets you display images stored on the card by specifying the date on a calendar format. If several pictures were taken on the same date, the first picture taken on that date is displayed. 1 Press the W ( G ) side of the zoom button twice. • During the index display, press the W ( G ) side of the zoom b[...]

Slideshow 75 Playback 6 This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is displayed. Select a still picture and display the top menu. Top menu [ m ] g “Menus” (P.15) • The slideshow starts. • Press e to stop the slideshow. The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing[...]

76 6 Playback Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [ y ] [+90°] / [0°] / [-90°] g “Menus” (P.15) Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [ y ] [+90°] / [0°] / [[...]

Playing back movies 77 Playback 6 ( Operations during movie playback Pressing ac lets you adjust the sound volume during playback. a : Increases the volume. c : Reduces the volume. d : Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2×; 20×; and back to 1×. b : Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press th[...]

78 6 Playback Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictur es and store them as new pictures. The following editing oper ations are possible. SOFT FOUCUS This function enables you to add soft focus effects to the selected pictures and stor e them as new pictures. By using soft focus effects, you can change your picture to a vigne[...]

Editing still pictures 79 Playback 6 Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [FISHEYE] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select [FISHEYE] and press e . • The [BUSY] bar appe ars and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The fish-eye picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. • To cancel fish-eye, select [CANCEL] and pr[...]

Editing still pictures 80 6 Playback Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [SEPIA] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select [SEPIA] and press e . • The [BUSY] bar appears and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The sepia-tone picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. • To cancel sepia-tone, select [CANCEL] and pre[...]

Editing still pictures 81 Playback 6 Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [ P ] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select [ P ] and press e . 2 Use the arrow pad and zoom button to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acb d to move the trimming frame. • Press the W side or T side of the zoom button to select the trimming size. 3 Press e . 4 Select [OK] an[...]

Recording sound 82 6 Playback Sound can be added to a still picture th at you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Select the still picture to wh ich you want to add sound. Top menu [MODE MENU] [...]

83 Playback 6 Playback Creating an index 9 frames extracted from a movie are di splayed as an index and stored on the card as a still picture. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [INDEX] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select [INDEX] and press e . • The [BUSY] bar appear s and after the 9 frames extracted from the[...]

84 6 Playback Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the ca mera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. 1 Make sure that the TV and came ra are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable provided with the camer[...]

Playback on a TV 85 Playback 6 You can select [NTSC] or [PAL] accordi ng to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure to set the [VIDEO OUT] setting accordi ngly. Change the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not [...]

86 6 Playback Information display This function lets you display detaile d shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P.163). Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [INFO] [OFF] / [ON] g “Menus” (P.15) When [INFO] is on When [INFO] is off Note •[...]

87 Playback 6 Playback Histogram When viewing still pictures, you ca n display a histogram showing the luminance components. The histogram display can be set se parately for shoo ting mode and playback mode. g “Histogram” (P.49) Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [ u ] [OFF] / [ON] g “Menus” (P.15) Note • The histogram displayed during shooti ng[...]

88 6 Playback Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect import ant pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased but they are all erased by formatting. Select the picture that you want to protect and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [ 0 ] [OFF] / [ON] g “Menus” (P.15) Top menu [ALBUM [...]

Erasing pictures 89 Playback 6 Select the picture that you want to erase and display the top menu. Top menu [ERASE] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select [YES] and press e . • The picture is eras ed and the menu is exited. • To cancel single-frame erase, select [NO] and press e . This function erases all the pictures on the card. Top menu [MODE MENU] [[...]

90 6 Playback Formatting This function lets you format the me mory card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non- OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a comp uter, you must format th em with this camera. All existing data, including protec ted pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you sav[...]

91 7 Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn’t all. Another advantage is that you can customize the camera to your own personal taste. For example, you can set the startup screen so that one of the pictures you have taken is displayed when you turn the camera [...]

92 7 Settings All reset This function lets you choose whethe r or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned of f. The settings affected by [ALL RESET] are listed as below. The [ALL RESET] setting ([ON]/[OFF]) ap plies to all the modes. If [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF] in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other[...]

93 Settings 7 Selecting a language You can select a language for on-scree n display. Available language vary depending on the ar ea where you purchased this camera. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [ W ] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select a language and press e . You can choose whether or not to disp lay the picture you have just taken on the monitor. ON Th[...]

94 7 Settings Power on setup You can select a picture and/or sound volume to be displayed/output when the power is turned on. You can also register your favorite picture and display it on the screen. g “Screen setup” (P.95) Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [PW ON SETUP] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select [OFF], [1] or [2] for [SCREEN], then press b . OF[...]

95 Settings 7 Screen setup You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on. Register a picture from the pictur es saved on the card and use [PW ON SETUP] to display it on the startup screen. g “Power on setup” (P.94) Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP] g “Menus” (P.15) • If a picture is already regis[...]

96 7 Settings Setting screen color You can select the screen color displayed on the monitor from 4 patterns. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [COLOR] [NORMAL] / [BLUE] / [GREEN] / [PINK] g “Menus” (P.15) You can adjust the sound volume of st ill pictures or playback volume of movies. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [VOLUME] [OFF] / [LOW] / [HIGH] g ?[...]

97 Settings 7 Shutter sound You can choose from 3 di fferent sounds for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH]. You can turn the sound off completely by setting [OFF]. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SHUTTER SOUND] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3]. If you selected [1], [2] or [3] select [LO[...]

98 7 Settings File name The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files ca n be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 99 9. Examples are shown below. There are two settings from which you c an choose: [RESET] or [AUTO]. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring [...]

99 Settings 7 Pixel mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommend ed. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping functio[...]

100 7 Settings Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [ X ] g “Menus” (P.15) 1 Select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/ Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year), [D-M-Y] (Day/Month/Year), and press [...]

101 8 Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo shop or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo shop, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first. This lets you select the pictures you want to print and decide how many prints you want. If you print the pictures at home, y[...]

102 8 Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the came ra to a PictBridge-compatible pr inter with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictur es directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. It is also possible to print out pic[...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 103 Printing pictures 8 Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a Pi ctBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of t he USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. 2 Plug th[...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 104 8 Printing pictures 5 If you selected [ALBUM] in Step 4, select the album that have the picture to print and press e . When you have connected the camera to a printer success fully, you can apply print reservation to selected pictur es or you can print a currentl y displayed picture. Follow the operation guide on th[...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 105 Printing pictures 8 Select the picture you want to print. Set the printing data. Print pictures. 100 100 - 0030 0030 PRINT PRINT OK O K OK MORE MORE SELECT SELECT PRINT MORE SINGLE PRINT SINGLE PRINT SELECT SINGLE PRINT Display the picture you want to print. You can print the currently displayed picture at once or y[...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 106 8 Printing pictures Select the type of printing (print mode). You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper. Press ac to select the item you want. Selecting the print mode PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MUL TI PRINT ALL INDEX SELECT GO OK EXIT PRINT MODE SELECTscreen Prints an [...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 107 Printing pictures 8 This setting varies depending on the type of printer you use. If only the printer’s standard setting is available, you cannot change the setting. SIZE : Sets the paper size th at the printer supports. BORDERLESS : Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame[...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 108 8 Printing pictures Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. < x : Sets the number of prints. DATE : Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. FILE NAME : Prints the file na me recorded on the picture. P : Crops part of the picture and enla[...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 109 Printing pictures 8 To stop and cancel printing, press e . CONTINUE : Continues printing. CANCEL : Cancels printing. All print reservation data will be lost. When you have finished printing, disc onnect the camera from the printer. 1 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, select b . • “REMOVE USB CABLE” is display[...]

Direct printing (PictBridge) 110 8 Printing pictures If an error code appears on the camera’s m onitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to t he printer’s instruction manual. If an error code is displayed Monitor indication Possibl e cause Corrective action NO CONNECTION The camera is not [...]

111 Printing pictures 8 Print settings (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/ time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is [...]

Print settings (DPOF) 112 8 Printing pictures For print reservation, there are [ < ] to print selected pictures only or [ U ] to print all pictures in the card. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [ < ] g “Menus” (P.15) Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [ < ] g “Menus” (P.15) Select print reservation mode. Select the picture(s) you want to print. Set [...]

Print settings (DPOF) 113 Printing pictures 8 Complete the print reservations. You can select [ < ] or [ U ] for print reservation mode. < Makes print reservations for only selected picture(s). U Makes print reservations for all the pictures stored on the card one by one. Selecting print reservation mode PRINT ORDER 3 ( 3 ( 8) 8) SET CANCEL S[...]

Print settings (DPOF) 114 8 Printing pictures Make print reservation for only selected pict ure(s). Playback the picture you want to print and select the num ber of prints. You ca n set the number of prints up to 10. If the number of prints is 0, t here is no print reservation data. You can print the picture for which you made pr int reservation wi[...]

Print settings (DPOF) 115 Printing pictures 8 This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [ < ] g “Menus” (P.15) Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [ < ] g “Menus” (P.15) ( To reset the print res[...]

Print settings (DPOF) 116 8 Printing pictures 3 Press b d to display the frame for which you want to reset the print reservation data, then press ac to set number of prints to 0. • Repeat this procedure if you want to reset for the other picture. 4 If you are finished resetting print reservation data, press e . 5 Select [NO] or [DATE] and [TIME] [...]

117 9 Connecting the came ra to a computer Viewing the pictures y ou have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them, arrange them by date or category, or attach them to e-mail and sen[...]

118 9 Connecting the camera to a computer Flow Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (trans fer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting. OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM USB Cable Computer equipped wi[...]

119 Connecting the camera to a computer 9 Using OLYMPUS Master For editing and managing image f iles, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: For details of functions an[...]

Using OLYMPUS Master 120 9 Connecting the camera to a computer Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the ba ck cover of this manual. ( Operating environment Windows OS Windows[...]

Using OLYMPUS Master 121 Connecting the camera to a computer 9 Windows 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD- ROM icon. 2 Click the “OLYMPUS Master”. • The QuickTime installation screen is displa[...]

Using OLYMPUS Master 122 9 Connecting the camera to a computer 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Yes ” to proceed with the installation. • When the “User Inform ation” dialog box is displayed, enter your “Name” and “OLYMPUS Master Serial N[...]

Connecting the camera to a computer 123 Connecting the camera to a computer 9 Macintosh 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The CD-ROM window is displayed. • If the CD-ROM window is not displayed, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. 2 Double-click on the desired language folder. 3 Double-click the “Installer” icon. • The[...]

Connecting the camera to a computer 124 9 Connecting the camera to a computer 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s multi- connector. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 3 Select [PC] and press e . 4 The camera is recognized by the computer. • Windows 98SE/Me/2000 When you con[...]

125 Connecting the camera to a computer 9 Starting up OLYMPUS Master Windows 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon on the desktop. • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the[...]

Starting up OLYMPUS Master 126 9 Connecting the camera to a computer ( OLYMPUS Master main menu c “Transfer Images” button Downloads images from the camera or other media. d “Browse Images” button Displays the browse window. e “Print Images” button Displays the print menu. f “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. g “[...]

127 Connecting the camera to a computer 9 Displaying camera images on a computer You can save camera images on your computer. 1 Click “Transfer Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. 2 Click “From Camera” . • The window for selecting images is displayed. All the images in the camera ar[...]

Displaying camera images on a computer 128 9 Connecting the camera to a computer ( To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after dow nloading the images to your computer. 1 Make sure that the lamp on the camera is off. 2 Preparation for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon and right-clic[...]

Viewing still pictures and movies 129 Connecting the camera to a computer 9 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 1 Click “Browse Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The “Browse Images” window is displayed. 2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • The camera switches to view mode and the picture i[...]

Printing pictures 130 9 Connecting the camera to a computer ( To view a movie 1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse Images” window. • The camera switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. 2 To play back the movie, click playback button at the bottom of the screen. The names and functi[...]

Printing pictures 131 Connecting the camera to a computer 9 2 Click “Photo” . • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. 3 Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. 4 Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check [...]

To download and save ima ges to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master 132 9 Connecting the camera to a computer 7 Click “Print”. • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Photo Print” window. This camera is compatible with U SB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cabl[...]

133 10 Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding the terms used in this manual. Appendix 10 [...]

134 10 Appendix Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action q NO CARD The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card, or remove the card and insert it again correctly. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, use a new card. q CARD ERROR There is a problem wi[...]

Troubleshooting 135 10 Appendix ( Preparatory operations ( Shooting Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. – The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. – The battery is temporarily unable to func[...]

Troubleshooting 136 10 Appendix The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* inside the camera. Turn the camera off and wait until it dries before turning it on again. – The brightness of the monitor is not adjusted properly. Select [ s ] in the mode menu and adjust the brightness. P.97 The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Block the s[...]

Troubleshooting 137 10 Appendix The flash does not fire. The flash is set to [ $ ]. Select a flash mode other than [ $ ]. P.41 The subject is illuminated. If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated subject, se t the flash to fill-in mode. P.41 The camera records movies. The flash does not fire in the movie mode. Select a shooting mode [...]

Troubleshooting 138 10 Appendix ( Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF was taken. Use focus lock to focu s on the subject and then shoot. P.23 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. P.[...]

Troubleshooting 139 10 Appendix The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. P.22 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. Shoot within the fl ash working range. P.41 The flash was set to [ $ ]. Select a flash mode other than [ $ ]. – The subject [...]

Troubleshooting 140 10 Appendix ( When the camera is connected to a computer or printer Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. The power is off. Set the mode dial to q or X , then press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. P.12 The camera is in the shooting mode. Press the QUICK VIEW button or set the mode dial to q or X . P.12, 1[...]

141 10 Appendix Camera care ( Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirt y, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung. Monitor: •[...]

142 10 Appendix AC adapter (optional) An AC adapter is useful for time -consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Note • If the battery power runs out while the camera is co nnected to a computer or printer, the image data may be lost[...]

143 10 Appendix Safety Precautions WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. • T o avoid causing a fire or explos ion, never use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (inf ant s, small children, etc.) at close range. • Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When y[...]

Safety Precautions 144 10 Appendix ( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing. • Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing or touch it after it has just been fired. It may be hot and cause minor burns. Avoid using the flash for extended periods. ( Do not take ap art or modify the camera. • Never attempt to disassemble the camera. T[...]

Safety Precautions 145 10 Appendix ( Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. • Never use any AC adapter except one specified by Olympus. Using a different AC adapter may damage the ca mera or power source, or result in accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country . For more information, contact the neare[...]

Safety Precautions 146 10 Appendix WARNING • Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh or salt water . • T o prevent batteries from leaking, overh eating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. • Insert the battery carefully as describ ed in the operati[...]

Safety Precautions 147 10 Appendix CAUTION FOR USAGE ENVIRONMENT • T o protect the high-precision technol ogy contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below , no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or[...]

Safety Precautions 148 10 Appendix • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a Display mode fail ure or damage to the monitor . • A strip of light may appear on the top/bo ttom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear z[...]

149 10 Appendix Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. Conventional Photograph This refers to recording im ages using silver halide (the method for recording images in conventional, [...]

Glossary of terms 150 10 Appendix PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of diff erent makers and printing out pictures directly. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save batt ery life. The camera aut[...]

151 11 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contai ns all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 9. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are displayed on the monitor, and the lists of the top menus and mode menus. An index also helps you find the pages where a function or it[...]

152 11 Miscellaneous Menu list Shooting mode menus ( K ) *1 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ 5 ESP/ 5 P. 4 5 DRIVE o / j P. 5 4 ISO AUTO/64/100/200/400 P. 4 6 DIGIT AL ZOOM OFF/ON P. 3 8 AF MODE iESP/ SPOT P. 4 4 R OFF/ON P. 6 2 PA N O R A M[...]

Menu list 153 11 Miscellaneous Shooting mode menus ( n ) *1 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ 5 ESP/ 5 P. 4 5 ISO AUTO/64/100/200/400 P. 4 6 DIGIT AL ZOOM OFF/ON P. 3 8 CARD FORMAT YES/NO P .90 SETUP ALL RESET OFF/ON P. 9 2 W ∗ 1 P. 9 3 PW [...]

Menu list 154 11 Miscellaneous Playback mode menus ( q ) (still pictures) *1 Available languages vary de pending on the area where you purchased this camera. Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU PLAY 0 OFF/ON P. 8 8 y +90°/ 0°/–90° P. 7 6 << / U P . 111 R P. 8 2 INFO OFF/ON P. 8 6 u OFF/ON P. 8 7 EDIT SOFT FOCUS SOFT FOCUS/C[...]

Menu list 155 11 Miscellaneous Playback mode menus ( q ) (movies) *1 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU PLA Y 0 OFF/ON P. 8 8 INFO OFF/ON P. 8 6 EDIT INDEX INDEX/CANCEL P. 8 3 CARD ALL ERASE YES/NO P. 8 9 FORMAT YES/NO P. 9 0 SETUP ALL RESET OFF/ON P. 9 2[...]

Menu list 156 11 Miscellaneous Album playback menus ( X ) *2 Not displayed with movies. *3 Not displayed with still pictures. Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page ALBUM MENU SEL. ALBUM - P. 6 7 0 OFF/ON P. 8 8 y ∗ 2 +90°/ 0°/–90° P. 7 6 SELECT TITLE IMAGE OK/CANCEL P. 7 1 < ∗ 2 < / U P . 111 VOLUME OFF/LOW/HIGH P. 9 6 s P. 9 7 VID[...]

157 11 Miscellaneous List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows wh en the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Playback mode ZOOM WIDE SCENE P & , %& OFF BB OFF FLASH K : AUTO n : $ K HQ F 0.0 WB AUTO EPS/ 5 ESP DRIVE o ISO AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AF MODE SPOT R (still pictures) OFF u OFF SHUTTER SOUND 1 - LOW REC V[...]

List of factory default settings 158 11 Miscellaneous Album playback mode Others * Setting differs accordi ng to the region where the camera is sold. SEPIA SEPIA Q 640 x 480 PP INDEX INDEX SCREEN SETUP OK VOLUME LOW G 9 UNDO ENTRY SEL. IMAGE ERASE SEL. IMAGE 0 OFF y 0° SELECT TITLE IMAGE OK << ALL ERASE NO FORMAT NO ALL RESET ON W ENGLISH PW[...]

159 11 Miscellaneous Scene and shooting functions Some settings may not be avajlabl e depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to the table below. Shooting mode Function P l k i h j i j k l & 9999999999 % 9 –– 99999 –– # 9999999 – 99 B 99999999 *1 9 QUICK VIEW 9999999999 Optical zoom 999999999 *2 K 9999 *3 99999 F 9999999999[...]

Scene and shooting functions 160 11 Miscellaneous *1 Selectable only [ Y ] and [ < ] *2 Fixed at wide-angle. *3 Only [ 1280 × 960 ] [ 1024 × 768 ] and [ 640 × 480 ] for SQ2 are selectable. *4 Selectable only when the camera is in shooting st andby mode. *5 AF locked. *6 SHQ is not selectable. Shooting mode Function m R n o p q r s w u n &[...]

161 11 Miscellaneous Names of parts Camera Remote control receiver g P.60 POWER switch Lens Self-timer/Remote control lamp g P.55, 60 DC-IN jack g P.142 Flash g P.41 Shutter button Multi-connector g P.84, 103, 124 Microphone g P.62, 82 VISUAL INDEX[...]

Names of parts 162 11 Miscellaneous OK/MENU button ( e ) g P.14, 19 QUICK VIEW button g P.14 Strap eyelet Mode dial g P.12 Speaker Lamp g P.128 Monitor g P.97, 164 Connector cover g P.84, 103, 124 Zoom button ( W/T • GU ) g P.37, 72, 73 Arrow p ad The Arrow pad can be used to set the macro mode, flash mode, and other settings. It can also be used[...]

Names of parts 163 11 Miscellaneous The [INFO] setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information disp lay set to [ON] are shown below. g “Information display” (P.86) ( Shooting modes Monitor indications Still picture Movie ISO100 ISO100 30 30 30 2560 1920 2560 1920 HQ HQ 30 30 30 + 2.0 2.0 [...]

Names of parts 164 11 Miscellaneous Item Indications Ref. page 1 Shooting scene/ Shooting mode P , L , K , I , H , J , F , 1 , 2 , o , 3 , Y , 4 , G , 5 , 6 , N , 7 , 8 , 9 , 0 P.12 P.30 2 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P.47 3 Battery check e , f – 4 Green lamp { P.23 5 Flash stand-by Camera movement warning, Flash charge # (Lights) # (Blink[...]

Names of parts 165 11 Miscellaneous ( Playback mode Still picture Movie ’ 05 05 . . 02 02 . 16 15 16 15 : 30 30 100 100 - 0030 0030 HQ HQ 10 10 30 30 +2.0 + 2. 0 ISO ISO 400 400 2560 2560 1920 1920 SIZE SIZE : : 5 00 00 : 00/00 00/00 : 36 36 7 / 7 / 100 100 - 0030 0030 HQ HQ 320 320 240 240 SIZE SIZE : : ’ 05 05 . 02 02 . 16 15 16 15 : 30 30 5 [...]

Names of parts 166 11 Miscellaneous Item Indications Ref. page 1 Battery check e , f – 2 Album P.71 3 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie < ×10 n P.111 P.76 4 Sound record H P.62, 82 5P r o t e c t 9 P.88 6 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, SQ P.25 7 Image size 2560 × 1920, 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, etc. P.26 8 Exposure compensation -2.0[...]

167 11 Index Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. 2 IN 1 shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 A AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 AF mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 AF target mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ALBUM ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Index 168 11 Index L LANDSCAPE Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT k . . . . . 30 Lithium ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 M Macro mode shooting & . . . . . . . . . 39 Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Index 169 11 Index Trimming P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 108 Tungsten light 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 U UNDER WATER MACRO s . . . . . 34 UNDER WATER WIDE r . . . . . . . 34 UNDO ENTRY (ALBUM) . . . . . . . . . 68 USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 124, 132 USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120, 132 V VIDEO OUT . . . . . . . . .[...]

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