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C-200 ZOOM D-510 ZOOM Digital Camera Reference Man ual • Bef ore y ou use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a saf e location where y ou can find it f or future use. • W e recommend that y ou spend some time taking test shots and e xperimenting with all of the features bef ore y ou tak e impor tant pictures. C-200 ZOOM[...]
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© Cop yright 2001. Olympus Optical Co ., Ltd. All rights reser v ed. Legal and other notices • The contents of this document are subject to change without pr ior notice. • Although the contents of this document ha ve been carefully chec k ed to a void errors , some ma y still occur . If you ha v e a question about any point, or y ou find mista[...]
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I T rademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of Inter national Business Machines Cor poration. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Cor poration. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer , Inc. • All other company and product names are registered tr ademar ks of their respectiv e owners . Dec laration of C[...]
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Contents F eatures of the C-200 ZOOM/D-510 ZOOM ................................................ VI Using this Manual ........................................................................................ VII Cha pter 1 Getting Star ted ......................................................... 1 Names of P ar ts ..................................[...]
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Cha pter 4 T aking Better Pictures ........................................ 49 P oints to Remember .................................................................................... 50 Vie wfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance .................................. 50 Subjects Difficult to Get in F ocus .........................................[...]
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IV Printing Using DPOF-Compatible Printers or Photo Labs (Print Reser v e) ...................................................................................... 109 Rotating Images During Playbac k (Rotated Pla yback) .............................. 112 Displa ying Image Inf or mation on the Monitor (Image Inf or mation Displa y) ..................[...]
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VI F ea tures of the C-200 ZOOM /D-510 ZOOM • With its high-resolution CCD (total 2,110,000 pix els) and high- perf or mance lens, the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camer a produces pictures of e xtremely high image quality . • The 3x optical zoom lens and the 3x digital z oom function combine to off er an impressiv e 9x maximum z oom. • Exposure c[...]
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VII Using this Manual This manual is divided into se ven chapters and one appendix which cov er the main unit (hereafter called “the camera”). Chapter 1 Getting Star ted Details confir ming the names of all the par ts of the camera and preparing the camera to be used f or the first time are all e xplained in this chapter . It is essential to re[...]
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VIII Appendix Y ou will also find a troub leshooting guide and explanations of the k ey technical specifications. Additional inf ormation The f ollowing ma y appear at the bottom of each page. CA UTION: These sections contain impor tant precautions. Be sure to read. HELP: These sections include inf or mation and helpful hints on how to handle prob [...]
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1 Getting Started This chapter describes the v ar ious par ts of the camera and their names , the accessor ies f or the camera, and ho w to prepare the camera to be used f or the first time. Please be sure to read this chapter , star ting on the f ollowing page , bef ore using the camera f or the first time. 1[...]
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Names of P ar ts Camera 2 Zoom le ver (p .31) Shutter b utton (p .25) Selftimer lamp (p .59) Flash (p .30) Lens barrier (p .18) Lens Card cov er (p .10) Card slot Video OUT jac k (p .42) DC-IN jac k (p .16) USB connector (p .120) Connector cov er[...]
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3 Camera (continued) 1 Getting Started Viewfinder Macro b utton (p .55)/ Protect b utton (p .44) Flash mode b utton (p .64) Selftimer b utton (p .59)/ Erase b utton (p .45) Vie wfinder (p .50) Diopter adjustment dial (p .15) Monitor (p .28) OK b utton (p .12)/ Menu b utton (p .12) Monitor b utton (p .12) T ripod sock et (bottom) Batter y compar tme[...]
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Monitor Shooting mode displa y Pla ybac k mode display HQ 2001 - 01 - 23 15 +1.5 HQ ISO100 4 Batter y check (p .20) Sequential shooting (p .57) / Selftimer (p .59) / Movie (p .60) Exposure compensation (p .76) Record mode (p .87) Flash mode (p .64) Spot metering (p .74) Macro (p .55) / Quick f ocus (p .53) White balance (p .85) ISO sensitivity (p .[...]
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5 Pla ybac k mode displa y (with image inf ormation displa y on) HQ 1600x1200 ISO100 FILE:100 - 0123 2001 - 01 - 23 1 Getting Started Names of Par ts (continued) File number (p .95) Resolution (p .87) White balance (p .85) ISO sensitivity (p .78)[...]
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6 Attaching the Stra p 1 Attach the strap to the camera as shown in the dia gram. 2 After passing the strap thr ough the loop, give it a slight tug to make sure that it does not come loose . CA UTION • Attach the str ap e xactly as shown in the diagr am. If the strap is attached incorrectly the camera ma y come loose and fall off . In this case, [...]
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7 1 Getting Started Inser ting the Batter ies This camera uses f our AA (R6) alkaline, NiMH, lithium or NiCd batteries . It can also tak e two CR-V3 lithium battery packs . Do not use zinc-carbon (manganese) batteries. Do not mix diff erent types of batteries or inser t the batter ies f acing in the wrong direction. As it ma y ov erheat and cause i[...]
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5 With the battery compar tment co ver closed, press the tab and slide it o ver . • If the batter y compar tment cov er seems hard to close, do not f orce it. Slide the batter y compar tment co ver to ward “OPEN” while pressing down to close. 6 Slide the battery compar tment loc k from to . CA UTION • The CR-V3 lithium battery packs are not[...]
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9 W ARNING Batteries with any par t of the outer seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeling off , or any batter y split along the seam, can leak, generate heat, or e xplode. Ne v er use damaged batter ies in the camera. Store-bought batter ies occasionally ma y be def ective , with all or par t of the magnetic insulation sheath peeling off . Ne v [...]
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10 Inser ting the Smar tMedia Card Alwa ys inser t a Smar tMedia card (hereafter called “card”) before taking pictures. 1 Make sure the power is off . • The lens barr ier must be closed. • Make sure the monitor is off . 2 Open the car d cover . 3 Inser t the car d as shown in the diagram, making sure that it is pushed all the wa y in. 4 Clo[...]
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11 1 Getting Started Using the Card Car d Basics What is Smar tMedia? Smar tMedia is the type of memor y card this camera uses . Images recorded and stored on Smar tMedia can easily be deleted, ov erwr itten, and/or edited on a PC . Compatible SmartMedia cards • Provided 8 MB standard card. • Optional Olympus 4 MB/8 MB/16 MB/ 32 MB/64 MB/128 MB[...]
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12 Setting the Date and Time Time and date inf or mation f or each picture are recorded at the same time the picture is tak en. Theref ore, bef ore taking pictures , be sure to confir m that the date and time settings are correct. 1 Make sure the lens barrier is c losed and Smar tMedia is inser ted (p.10), then press the monitor b utton ( ). • Wh[...]
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13 1 Getting Started 5 Press the arr ow pad or to select how y ou want the date displa yed: M-D-Y (Month/Da y/Y ear) D-M-Y (Da y/Month/Y ear) Y-M-D (Y ear/Month/Day) After making y our selection, press . • The first date value becomes highlighted. 6 Press or on the arr ow pad to set the first date/time position (in this case t[...]
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14 Setting the Date and Time (contin ued) NO TE • Until y ou change it, the date setting will remain current ev en when the pow er is tur ned off. • It is possib le to set the time ev en when the lens barrier is open and the camera is in shooting mode (p .70).[...]
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15 Adjusting the V ie wfinder T o make the camer a easier to use, adjust the vie wfinder to match the e yesight (visual acuity) of the person who will be using the camer a. 1 Slide the lens barrier open until it c licks. • The power turns on, the lens e xtends, and the flash pops up . 2 While looking thr ough the viewfinder , gently turn the diop[...]
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Using the A C Ada pter (sold separately) The camera ma y be operated on ordinar y household current from a wall outlet b y using the optional A C adapter (sold separately). The batter ies in the camera are not charged e ven though the A C adapter is connected. CA UTION • Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used with this camer a. NO TE • When in use f[...]
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2 Learning the Basics The f astest w a y to lear n to use the camera is simply to star t taking pictures with it. This chapter e xplains tur ning the camera on, taking still shots, chec king how the y came out, and tur ning the camera off . Please ha ve the camer a in hand and practice the operations described as you read the f ollowing chapter . 1[...]
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18 T ur ning the P o w er On 1 Slide the lens barrier open until it c licks. • This tur ns the power on in shooting mode. • The lens e xtends and the flash pops up . • The monitor displa ys the inf or mation shown at left. • After a shor t time, the monitor will go off . • If the card cov er is not securely closed, the pow er is not tur n[...]
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19 Chec king the Monitor Is the Car d Inser ted? If y ou f orget to inser t the card, or if there is any other prob lem with the card, the monitor will displa y a message. Read the message and correct the prob lem. When the “NO CARD” err or message is displa yed: • The card ma y not be inser ted properly . • T ur n the power off (p .34). Th[...]
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Chec king the Batteries When the monitor is tur ned on, it displa ys the estimated remaining batter y lif e. After opening the lens barrier and tur ning on the po wer (shooting mode), the monitor will automatically illuminate, displa y inf or mation, and then go off after a shor t time . lights (and turns off automatically). The batteries are OK an[...]
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21 Does the Car d Have Enough Room f or More Picture s? When the pow er is tur ned on with the camera in shooting mode, the monitor displa ys a remaining picture count. When the monitor displa y has gone out, press the monitor button ( ) to tur n the monitor back on (p .28). • If the count drops to 0, the camera beeps , the green lamp b links and[...]
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22 Checking the Monitor (contin ued) HELP • The n umber of storab le stills and the movie length ma y v ar y depending on the subject being photographed. • In some cases the n umber of storab le pictures counter may not decrease e v er y time a picture is taken, nor increase when a frame is erased.[...]
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23 Holding the Camera Pr oper camera technique Hold the camera firmly with both hands, k eeping your elbo ws at your sides. When holding the camera v er tically , make sure the flash is on top . K eep your fingers and the str ap aw a y from the lens and flash. NO TE • Do not subject the lens to ph ysical shocks . • Be careful not to press on th[...]
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Shooting T echnique Depends on Distance to the Subject Deciding whether to use the vie wfinder or the monitor displa y when shooting depends on the distance between y ou and y our subject. Deter mine the appro ximate distance bef ore taking the picture. For normal and long-range photography (fr om appr o x. 1.5m (59 ″ ) to ∞ (infinity)): W e re[...]
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25 T aking Still Pictures T aking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Half-press 1 Compose the picture inside the viewfinder . 2 Press the shutter b utton halfwa y down until the green lamp next to the vie wfinder lights up (half-press). • The f ocus and e xposure are automatically set. When the lamp is flashing, it indicates that the subject is out of[...]
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26 T aking Pictures Full-press 3 Having half-pressed the shutter b utton, press it fur ther all the wa y down (full-press). • Press the shutter button gently . If y ou press it too hard, the camera will mo v e and blur the shot. • The shot is taken and the camera beeps . • When the orange lamp ne xt to the vie wfinder lights, the flash will f[...]
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27 HELP • The area of the actual picture will be slightly larger than the shot appears through the viewfinder . • If y ou switch the beep function off (p .99), the camera will not beep after taking a picture. In this case you m ust watch the green lamp . If the lamp blinks , the picture was taken successfully . NO TE • The g reen lamp will bl[...]
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28 T aking Pictures Using the Monitor 1 With the lens barrier open, press the monitor b utton ( ). • The monitor goes on. 2 Compose the shot using the monitor . 3 The pr ocedure for taking pictures is the same as when using the viewfinder (p.25, 26). • The memor y gauge is illuminated on the monitor . • No fur ther pictures can be tak en when[...]
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29 T aking Still Pictures (continued) 2 Learning the Basics HELP • Pictures tak en using the monitor take more time to wr ite to the card than those taken when using the optical vie wfinder . • A subject tak en at an angle may appear gr ainy on the monitor , but this will not aff ect the quality of the actual picture. • V er tical lines may a[...]
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30 Using the Flash to Shoot in Dim Light If lighting conditions are dim enough to require a flash, the orange and green lamps ne xt to the viewfinder will light when the shutter b utton is pressed halfwa y down. Pressing the shutter at this time will cause the picture to be tak en with the flash. If the orange lamp is blinking If the orange lamp is[...]
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31 2 Learning the Basics Enlarg ing Y our Shots (Optical Zoom) Use telephoto (T) to zoom in on a subject so it appears larger . Use wide angle (W) to capture a wider area. Push the zoom le v er tow ard W (Wide angle) to shoot wide-angle shots. Pull the zoom le v er tow ard T (T elephoto) to zoom in. When using the monitor When the zoom le v er is a[...]
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32 Playing Bac k Y our Still Pictures Y ou can play bac k any of the pictures y ou hav e taken. 1 With the camera in shooting mode (the lens barrier open), quic kly press the monitor b utton ( ) twice . • The camera s witches to pla ybac k mode and the monitor displa ys the most recent picture tak en. • If no pictures hav e been recorded on the[...]
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33 2 Learning the Basics HELP • Pressing the buttons on the arro w pad f or 1 second or more causes diff erent functions to activ ate (p . 44, 45).[...]
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T ur ning the P o w er Off 1 Close the lens barrier halfwa y . • Just bef ore the lens barr ier comes in contact with the lens, it will mak e a click that y ou can f eel with y our fingers. • Do not push the lens barr ier against the lens. • The lens will recess into the camera. 2 W ait until the lens fully retracts, then close the lens barri[...]
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3 Playing Images Back The pre vious chapter e xplained how to tak e still pictures and chec k them immediately . Chapter 3 e xplains ho w to check all of the pictures y ou ha ve tak en together once you are finished shooting, as well functions lik e connecting the camera to y our tele vision set f or con v enient pla ybac k. Once y ou’ve tak en a[...]
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36 Getting Star ted T urning the P ower On in Pla yback Mode 1 Make sure the lens barrier is c losed. 2 Press the monitor b utton ( ). • The camera tur ns on in pla ybac k mode and the monitor displa ys the last image tak en. • “NO PICTURE” is display ed on the monitor if no pictures ha ve been tak en. Any prob lems with the card are indica[...]
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37 3 Playing Images Back T urning the P ower Off in Pla yback Mode 1 Press the monitor b utton ( ). • The monitor displa y shuts down and the po wer turns off. 1[...]
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Displaying Images Frame b y Frame T o displa y one frame at a time on the monitor , follo w the same steps described in “Pla ying Back Y our Still Pictures” in Chapter 2 (p .32). 1 Press the monitor b utton ( ) with the lens barrier c losed. • The power turns on in pla ybac k mode and the monitor displa ys the last image tak en. 2 Chec k the [...]
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39 3 Playing Images Back Displaying All Frames (Inde x-Display Setting) Multiple images can be displa y ed on the monitor at once, useful when search through stored images f or a specific picture. 1 With the lens barrier c losed, push the monitor b utton ( ). • The power turns on in pla ybac k mode and the monitor displa ys the last image tak en.[...]
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4 Press the arr ow pad to select a frame displa yed on-screen. : T o select the frame to the left. : T o select the frame to the right. 5 Pull the zoom lever to war d (T elephoto). • The monitor displa ys the full- sized v ersion of the selected image (p .38). • T o display the images again in the inde x-displa y setting, repeat from st[...]
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41 3 Playing Images Back Chec king the Focus b y Enlarg ing a Selected Picture (Displaying Close-ups) This function enlarges a selected image. How e v er , if the image is mar ked with the mo vie mark ( ), it cannot be enlarged f or displa y . 1 With the lens barrier c losed, press the monitor b utton ( ). • The camera tur ns on in pla ybac k mod[...]
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42 Connecting to a T ele vision Set Images stored on the camera can be displa yed on a larger screen b y connecting the camera to a tele vision using the included video cable . 1 Bef ore connecting, make sure the camera and television power are off , and that the camera lens barrier is c losed. 2 Connect the video cable b y inser ting one end into [...]
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43 HELP • The camera monitor does not illuminate when the video cable is connected. • Depending on how y our tele vision is adjusted, the picture may appear off- center on the tele vision screen. • Y our tele vision ma y produce a blac k frame around the picture , which may be undesirab le as it also appears if the image is pr inted using a c[...]
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T o A v oid Accidentally Erasing Pictures Y ou W ant to K eep (Image Protection) Use the protection f eature to saf eguard images y ou want to k eep . Protected pictures will not be erased b y One-F rame Erase (p .45) or by All F rames Erase (p .115). The protection setting remains e v en after the pow er is tur ned off. 1 With the lens barrier c l[...]
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45 3 Playing Images Back One-Frame Erase Erasing unneeded pictures frees stor age space f or fur ther picture- taking. Storage space increases by an amount equiv alent to that taken b y the pictures that hav e been erased. One-frame erase cannot be used when a picture is protected, or a wr ite- protect seal is on the card. T o erase these pictures,[...]
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46 One-Frame Erase (continued) CA UTION • Ne ver open the card co v er , eject the card, remov e the batter ies, or disconnect the A C adapter while erasing pictures. Doing so ma y destro y the image data on the card. HELP • It ma y take longer to er ase when the “print reser ve” function (p .109) has been activ ated on the card. • The nu[...]
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47 P ossible Pr inting Methods Images stored on Smar tMedia cards can be printed in the f ollowing w a ys. Using DPOF-Compatible Printer s or Photo Labs Setting a print order for images y ou want printed will allow these images to be printed, without needing to specify them, when the Smar tMedia card is inser ted into a DPOF-compatib le pr inter or[...]
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CA UTION • The P-400/P-330N(E)/P-330 cannot be connected to the camera’ s USB connector . • While it is possible to print from the camera through the video OUT jac k, printer performance will be suboptimal. HELP • This camera cannot change automatic print information recorded by other DPOF-compatib le devices . Please change the automatic p[...]
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4 T aking Better Pictur es The arrow pad allo ws easy setting of f ocus, flash type, and a n umber of other conv enient functions. This chapter e xplains functions that will be useful to remember in helping y ou to tak e better pictures. Once y ou’v e taken a f ew pictures and f amiliarized y ourself with the contents of Chapter 2, browse the f o[...]
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50 P oints to Remember Vie wfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance The image as seen through the vie wfinder does not alwa ys match up with the final picture depending on the distance between the subject and the camera. When shooting subjects 1.5m (59 ″ ) to ∞ , the vie wfinder picture frame shows the area that can be shot. Howe ver , the p[...]
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51 4 T aking Better Pictures In these situations, first f ocus your camer a on an object that is the same distance from the camera as y our subject, then aim bac k at the subject to tak e the picture (f ocus lock: p .52). Alternatively , set the f ocus on ∞ (quic k f ocus: p .53) bef ore taking the shot. When setting up shots that do not contain [...]
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52 When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting Determine the P osition of the Subject After Focusing Focus Loc k If y our main subject is not centered inside the AF target mar k, use the f ocus loc k f eature e xplained below: 1 Open the lens barrier . • The camera tur ns on in shooting mode. 2 Look thr ough the viewfinder and position the[...]
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53 4 T aking Better Pictures Fixing a F ar -Distance Focus Quic k Focus The lens can be set f or f ar-distance f ocus ( ∞ ). Use this function when it is difficult to f ocus on a subject in the bac kground. 1 Open the lens barrier . • The camera tur ns on in shooting mode. 2 Press on the arro w pad. • The monitor will illuminate. 3 Press [...]
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54 When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting (continued) T o cancel quick f ocus Press on the arrow pad se ver al times until the ∞ mar k or macro mar k ( ) disappears . Quic k f ocus can also be cancelled simply b y turning the camera off T o retain the quick f ocus e v en after the power is turned off , set the clear settings funct[...]
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55 4 T aking Better Pictures T aking Close-up Pictures (Macro Mode) Use the macro function to shoot subjects at v er y close distances.When using the macro function, maintain a distance of about 20 and 80cm (8 ″ and 31 ″ ). Pictures taken outside this r ange are likely to be out of f ocus or poorly exposed. Minim um distance: appr o ximately 20[...]
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56 T aking Close-up Pictures (continued) T o cancel the macro mode Press on the arrow pad se ver al times until the macro mar k or ∞ mar k disappears. The macr o mode can also be cancelled simply b y turning the camera off T o make the camer a retain the macro mode e v en after the power is tur ned off , set the clear settings function in the[...]
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57 T aking Sequential Shots Using the sequence function, the camera will contin ue taking a ser ies of up to 45 still shots (When the record mode is set to SQ) f or as long as the shutter b utton remains pressed. This function is useful f or shooting f ast-moving objects , since among the many shots there are lik ely to be some that show the subjec[...]
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58 T aking Sequential Shots (continued) T o cancel sequential shooting T o cancel sequential shooting, press on the arrow pad se ver al times until the sequence mark, selftimer mar k ( ), and movie mark ( ) disappear . Sequential shooting can also be cancelled simply b y turning the camera off T o make the camer a retain sequential shooting e v[...]
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59 4 T aking Better Pictures Using the Selftimer F or when the photogr apher wants to be in the picture . Using a tripod is highly recommended. 1 Secure the camera on the tripod. 2 Open the lens barrier . • The camera tur ns on in shooting mode. 3 Press ( ) on the arr ow pad. • The monitor will illuminate. 4 Press on the arro w pad repe[...]
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T aking Mo vie Pictures In addition to still pictures, this camer a has the ability to tak e movie (15 frames/sec.). T ake adv antage of this feature to capture y our subjects in motion. 1 Open the lens barrier . • The camera tur ns on in shooting mode. 2 Press on the arro w pad. • The monitor will illuminate. 3 Press on the arro w pad [...]
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61 Memory gaug e The gauge le v el r ises as y ou continue to shoot. If y ou continue shooting f or the maximum contin uous movie length (see char t on the ne xt page), the le v el reaches the top and the camera stops shooting. Remaining second count Indicates the time remaining bef ore the camera m ust stop shooting. Shooting stops automatically i[...]
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Mo vie picture recor d mode F or movie pictures , there are two modes with diff erent image sizes and resolutions. Movie picture record modes are set with the still picture record mode settings. T o change them, first cancel “movie pictures” and enter the still picture record mode to set the desired resolution (p .87). Mo vie shooting will be c[...]
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63 T o cancel movie shooting T o cancel movie shooting, press on the arro w pad se v eral times until the movie mark, sequence mark ( ), and selftimer mar k ( ) disappear . Mo vie shooting will be canceled when the power is turned off T o make the camer a retain movie shooting e ven after the po wer is tur ned off , set the clear settings funct[...]
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Using the Flash Switching Between Flash Modes Select the appropriate flash mode according to the shooting conditions. Note that the flash will not oper ate when shooting sequential shots (p .57), shooting movie pictures (p .60) and taking panoramic shots (p .82). Also , the working range of the flash changes when you oper ate the zoom le v er (p .3[...]
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65 The flash function will automatically return to auto-flash mode when the power is turned off . T o make the camer a retain the selected flash mode e v en after the pow er is tur ned off , set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF (p .98). HELP • If the orange lamp ne xt to the viewfinder is b linking, it means that the flash [...]
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A uto-Flash In auto-flash mode, the flash will automatically fire in lo wlight and bac klit conditions. T o fire the flash in a backlit shot, position the subject inside the AF target mark. Red-e ye Reduction When shooting people, e yes ma y appear red. Use the red-ey e reduction flash mode to compensate f or this phenomenon. In the red-ey e reduct[...]
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67 Fill-in Flash Using the fill-in flash mode, the flash fires regardless of a vailab le light. This f eature can be used to light up a subject’ s face , when shaded by a tree f or e xample, or to correct une v en lighting conditions caused by bac klighting, fluorescent lighting, etc. This mode ma y not hav e the desired eff ect in e xcessiv ely [...]
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Night Scenes F or taking pictures at night, using flash and slow shutter speeds . This setting fires the flash to e xpose the f oreground while the shutter sta ys open to e xpose the details in the bac kground. Night Scenes + Red-e ye Reduction The combination of these two modes w or ks best f or taking pictures of people at night. The night scene [...]
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5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Useful shooting functions are all made a vailab le within the shooting menu. After y ou’ve f amiliar ized y ourself with the use of the shooting menu, consult the f ollowing pages describing each of the various functions. 69[...]
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70 Use of the Shooting Menu Functions of the Shooting Menu The shooting menu allo ws you to adjust image qualities , change the record mode, and use the v ar ious picture-taking functions. The functions contained in the shooting menu are divided into 4 g roups. See “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72) for inf ormation on how to operate the shooting[...]
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71 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Settings retained after power is turned off After the pow er is tur ned off , some user settings will be retained in the camera’ s memor y , b ut others will retur n to their f actor y def aults. The chart below sho ws the av ailable settings fr om this menu: * The def ault settings are indicated in parentheses.[...]
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Using the Shooting Menu 1 Slide the lens barrier open until it c licks. • This tur ns power on in shooting mode. 2 Press the menu b utton ( ). • The shooting menu will be displa y ed on the monitor . 3 Press or on the arr ow pad to change the settings group (Shooting/Image/Card/Settings). • The selected item is highlighted in green. ([...]
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73 7 Press or on the arr ow pad to highlight the desired setting. • The selected item is highlighted in green. (The e xample at left shows Shar pness set to “HARD”.) 8 Press the OK b utton. • The setting is changed and the menu returns to the first screen. 9 Confirm that the new setting is the one y ou wanted, then press the OK b ut[...]
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Spot Meter ing (Placing Exposure Pr ior ity on the Center of the Subject) If a shot is bac klit, ordinar y photometric settings (digital ESP meter ing) will mak e the subject appear too dar k. T o compensate f or this, s witch the camera o v er to the spot meter ing mode in the shooting menu. This f eature is used to obtain the right exposure regar[...]
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75 Shooting in the spot metering mode 1 Look thr ough the viewfinder and position y our subject in the center of the AF target mark. 2 Half-press the shutter b utton so the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights up. • This sets both the f ocus and the e xposure. 3 If y ou would like to make an y changes within the composition, keep the shutter [...]
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76 Correcting Image Br ightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure is adjusted automatically whene v er a picture is taken. The camera can, ho we ver , be set f or shor ter or longer e xposure in fiv e increments from –2.0 to +2.0 (increased/decreased b y 0.5). If automatic e xposure is used, subjects containing a lot of white will appear darker , [...]
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77 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Settings return to the default when the power is turned off . When the pow er is tur ned off , e xposure compensation retur ns to ± 0. T o make the camer a retain its settings e v en after the power is turned off , set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p .98). HELP • When you change the [...]
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78 ISO Light Sensitivity Le v el (Setting ISO Sensitivity) This camera can automatically determine the ISO sensitivity lev el based on the brightness of the subject. How e v er , f or cer tain kinds of pictures it is better to set the ISO sensitivity le v el manually . For operating instructions see “ Using the Shooting Menu ” (p.72). PANORAMA [...]
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79 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Settings return to the default when the power is turned off . When the pow er is tur ned off , the camera will retur n to the “A UT O” mode. T o make the camer a retain its settings e v en after the power is turned off , set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p .98). HQ ISO100 Monitor Sw[...]
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80 Enlarg ing Shots Ev en Fur ther (Digital Zoom) If y ou find that the camera’ s nor mal optical zoom does not pro vide enough magnification, use the digital zoom function to increase magnification to up to 9x. Within the digital zoom r ange (3x – 9x), image quality becomes grain y . For operating instructions see “ Using the Shooting Menu ?[...]
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81 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Shooting Using Digital Zoom 1 Pull the zoom lever to “ T ” (T elephoto). 2 P osition the subject in the frame using the monitor . • 3x will remain in the displa y in the vie wfinder . • Digital zoom funution can not be used when the monitor displa y is not illuminated. A maximum telephoto z oom of three ti[...]
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82 Creating P anoramic Pictures (P anorama Function) Using standard Olympus Smar tMedia cards also allo ws you to shoot panoramic shots easily . This function is not a v ailable with other br ands of cards. With multiple images in which the edges of the subject can be ov er lapped, it is possible to use CAMEDIA Master to join the images into a sing[...]
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83 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques • The arrow indicating direction in which frames will o v er lap changes to the selected direction. If this direction is up or down, the boundaries indicating frame o v er lap will be displa y ed on the top and bottom edges of the monitor . 3 T ake the shot. • Remember the composition of the shot, so that y ou[...]
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84 Creating Panoramic Pictures (contin ued) 8 Press the OK b utton several times until the shooting menu goes off. The camera itself is not equipped to create panor amic shots from ov er lapping images. P anoramic shots must be pieced together using CAMEDIA Master . Ref er to the CAMEDIA Master online help f or inf or mation on how to create compos[...]
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85 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Adjusting the Color T one (White Balance) This camera uses auto white balance to shoot the subject in a natur al- looking tone. How e v er , it ma y sometimes be difficult to get satisf actor y results automatically due to lighting or weather conditions . In such cases, change the white balance settings. For opera[...]
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86 Adjusting the T one (continued) Settings return to the default when the po wer is turned off. When the pow er is tur ned off the camera will retur n to the “A UT O” mode. T o make the camer a retain its settings e v en after the power is turned off , set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p .98). HQ Monitor Switching f[...]
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87 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Picture Preferences: Quality vs . Quantity (Record Mode) The camera off ers f our diff erent recording modes (resolutions) that can be selected depending on whether y ou want better image quality or more pictures. Selecting higher image resolutions will result in better quality pictures, while selecting lo wer ima[...]
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88 HQ Monitor Record mode is displa yed 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480 1024x768 TIFF CANCEL SET OK TIFF allows y ou to change the number of pix els. 1280x960 640x480 1024x768 SQ [ NORMAL ] [ HIGH ] [ NORMAL ] [ HIGH ] [ NORMAL ] [ HIGH ] CANCEL SET OK SQ allows y ou to change the number of pix els as well as the compressibility . Tip on selecting a rec[...]
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89 Picture Preferences: Quality vs . Quantity (continued) 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Restrictions when using of high image quality settings Selecting a high resolution setting increases the amount of time y ou must w ait after taking a shot (the green lamp continues to b link longer), increases the length of pla ybac k time, and reduces the nu[...]
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90 Making Images Shar per (Shar pness) T o emphasize the subject’ s outlines and contours and make them more distinct and shar p , change the shar pness setting to “HARD”. If y ou plan to process the images fur ther on a personal computer , it is better to change the shar pness setting to “SOFT”. For operating instructions see “ Using t[...]
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91 Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast (Contrast) If y ou want to tak e pictures with strong contrast (more distinction between lighter and darker areas), set the camer a’ s contrast to “HIGH”. If y ou intend to process your pictures on a personal computer , it is better to set the camera’ s contrast to “LO W”. For operating instruct[...]
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92 Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast (continued) Settings return to the default when the po wer is turned off. T ur ning the camera off also resets the contrast to “NORMAL ”. T o make the camer a retain its settings e v en after the power is turned off , set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p .98).[...]
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93 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Confir ming Pictures Directly After Shooting (Rec V iew) If y ou want to confir m y our pictures on the monitor immediately after shooting, without using the pla ybac k mode set Rec View to “ON”. This will cause the most recently tak en picture to be displa yed on the monitor immediately . The Rec Vie w settin[...]
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T aking pictures during Rec View pla yback Ev en when the monitor is displa ying an image during Rec Vie w , it is still possib le to shoot as long as the green lamp beside the vie wfinder has gone out. 94 Conf ir ming Pictures Directly After Shooting (contin ued)[...]
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95 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques Chang ing Ho w File Names are Assigned (File Naming) Pictures are stored in the camera’ s memor y media as files . It is possib le to change the rules by which these files are named. This setting remains in memor y e ven after the po wer is turned off. For operating instructions see “ Using the Shooting Menu ?[...]
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96 NAME RESET (Initial setting) When the card is changed, f older and file numbers restar t from def ault setting. Example: SET REC VIEW [ OFF ] [ ON ] FILE [ RESET ] [ NAME RESET ] SET CANCEL Settings Gr oup Menu Items: Press to highlight “ ”. The setting screen will be displa yed. FILE AUTO FILE NAME RESET FILE CANCEL SET OK Settings: Fol[...]
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97 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques A UT O FILE F older numbers do not change when changing to a ne w Smar tMedia card. When cop ying images onto a personal computer by f older , it is possib le to collect the copied images into the same f older using Cop y command. (How e v er , under the Mac OS, images in old f olders will be erased, so please use[...]
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98 T o Retain Settings Ev en After P o w er is T ur ned Off (Clear Settings) If there is a under the memor y column of the char t in “ Functions of the Shooting Menu ” (p .65, p .103) section, the function in question retur ns to the def ault setting when the pow er is tur ned off. Those items marked with a can be changed and reset to r[...]
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99 5 Advanced Shooting T echniques T ur ning Off W ar ning Sounds (Beep Sound) When shooting weddings or f or wildlif e shots, the camera w ar ning sounds can be a liability . In such cases , the beep sound can be set to “ OFF ” . This setting remains in memory ev en after the pow er is tur ned of f. Also settings can be set b y the Pla yback M[...]
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100 T o Adjust Monitor Br ightness (Monitor Adjustment) The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted. This setting remains in the camera memor y e v en after the pow er is tur ned off . The same function is also a vailab le in the playbac k mode. For operating instructions see “ Using the Shooting Menu ” (p.72). Adjusting on the + side (Press [...]
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6 Advanced Playback T echniques The pla ybac k menu is used f or playbac k functions including pla ying movie pictures stored in the camera and pla ying stored images in order . After you’v e f amiliarized y ourself with use of the pla ybac k menu, consult the f ollowing pages describing each of the various functions. 101[...]
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102 Use of the Playbac k Menu Functions of the Pla ybac k Menu The pla ybac k menu is used f or pla ybac k functions including automatically pla ying images in order and pla ying movie pictures stored in the camera. See “Using the Playbac k Menu” (p.104) f or information on ho w to operate the pla yback men u. * Appears in the pla yback men u o[...]
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103 6 Advanced Playback T echniques Settings after power is turned off After the pow er is tur ned off , some user settings will be retained in the camera’ s memor y , b ut others will retur n to their f actor y def aults. The chart below sho ws the av ailable settings fr om this menu: * The def ault settings are indicated in parentheses. The ico[...]
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Using the Playbac k Menu 1 With the lens barrier c losed, push the monitor b utton ( ). • The power turns on in pla ybac k mode and the monitor displa ys the last image tak en. 2 Press the menu b utton ( ). • The pla yback men u will be displa y ed on the monitor . 3 Press or on the arro w pad to change the settings gr oup (Pla yback/Ca[...]
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105 6 Press on the arro w pad. • The possible settings f or that item are displa y ed. 7 Press or on the arr ow pad to highlight the desired setting. • The selected item is highlighted in green. (The e xample at left shows the Inde x Displa y setting set to “16”.) 8 Press the OK b utton. • The setting is changed and the menu r[...]
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106 T o Play Back Still Images One b y One (Automatic Playbac k) Images (the first frames of mo vie pictures) are automatically pla yed bac k in order . This is useful f or revie wing images in sequence. Bef ore displa ying the pla ybac k menu, be sure to displa y an image that does not ha ve the mo vie ( ) mark. For operating instructions see “ [...]
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6 Advanced Playback T echniques T o Play Back Mo vie Pictures (Mo vie Playback) When pla ying bac k movie pictures , bef ore going to the pla yback men u, the images with the movie “ ” mar k that you w ould like to pla y back ha ve to be displa yed. For operating instructions see “ Using the Playbac k Menu ” (p.104). First, displa y the ima[...]
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108 T o Play Back Mo vie Pictures (continued) T o play bac k different mo vie picture Close the pla ybac k menu once, select the mo vie picture y ou want to pla y , then displa y the pla yback men u once more. For C-200 ZOOM models sold in the P AL color system regions. Pla y back pictures under the same conditions that the y were taken. Movies sho[...]
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109 6 Advanced Playback T echniques Pr inting Using DPOF-Compatible Pr inter s or Photo Labs (Pr int Reser v e) DPOF allows y ou to specify in advance which images y ou want printed b y a dedicated pr inter , DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab (p .47). How e v er , it is not possible to set a print reser ve f or images that ha ve th[...]
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2 Press on the arro w pad. • The pr int reser ve/print cancel screen is displa y ed. 3 Press or on the arr ow pad to select 1-frame reserve, then press . 1-frame reserve The image y ou want to reserve printing for can be selected. All-frame reserve Printing can be or dered for all ima g es. Reserve cancel Printing can [...]
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111 7 T o cancel print reserve , press on the arr ow pad f or at least 1 second again until the print reserve mark disappears. 8 Press the OK b utton. • Pr int reser ve inf or mation is recorded on the Smar tMedia card and the menu returns to the first screen. T o set print reser ve for all ima ges In step 3, select all-frame reser v e, then [...]
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Rotating Images Dur ing Playbac k (Rotated Playback) Images tak en with the camera held v er tically will nor mally be displa yed on their sides when pla y ed back on the monitor . The rotated pla yback function allows y ou to rotate such images to the upr ight position. Displa y the image y ou want to rotate bef ore the Playbac k Menu is displa y [...]
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113 Displaying Image Infor mation on the Monitor (Image Infor mation Display) Inf or mation recorded with the image when it was shot can be displa yed on the monitor . This inf or mation appears 3 seconds after the image appears on the monitor . For operating instructions see “ Using the Playbac k Menu ” (p.104). F or e xamples of monitor displ[...]
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Chang ing the Color or Size of Images (Edit) This tak es images in blac k and white or sepia tones. Also small images (recorded images at low resolution) ma y be made. Images that ha ve had their color changed or been changed in size are sa ved in memory as a ne w image. The or iginal image is not changed. Displa y the image you w ant to edit bef o[...]
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115 6 Advanced Playback T echniques T o Erase All Images (Erase All Frames) This erases all the pictures stored on a card. Protected images (p .44), how e v er , will not be erased. For operating instructions see “ Using the Playbac k Menu ” (p.104). Chec k the contents carefully bef ore erasing • It is not possib le to retr ie ve images once[...]
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116 T o Initialize (For mat) a Card Using Smar tMedia cards b y companies other than Olympus, as w ell as cards f or matted on another de vice including a personal computer , ma y result in longer image-writing times and decreased storage capacity . Such cards should be ref or matted by the camer a bef ore use. Using Olympus brand pre-f or matted c[...]
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117 6 Advanced Playback T echniques : (F or details, see p .115.) : This initializes the card. Star ting and canceling formatting Select “ ” in card setup screen, then press the OK button. The f ollwing screen will be displa y ed: YES: Star ts f or matting NO: Cancels f or matting CA UTION • Once f or matting has been star ted, it can not be [...]
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118 T o Change the Number of Frames Display ed (Inde x Display) In pla ybac k mode, y ou can press the zoom le ver and displa y the images catalog style. It is also possible to change the number of images that are displa y ed on the monitor when using the “Inde x Displa y . ” This setting remains in the camera memor y e v en after the pow er is[...]
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7 T ransferring Y our Pictur es to a Computer Images can be transf erred to a computer in a number of w a ys. This chapter pr imar ily e xplains how to do this using the special USB (Univ ersal Serial Bus) cable that comes included with the camera. 119[...]
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120 Read Before Connecting to a Computer Connecting the camera to a personal computer using the included USB (Univ ersal Ser ial Bus) cab le allows y ou to transf er images stored on the Smar tMedia card installed in the camera to the computer’ s hard disk. Using the USB cab le to connect the camera and computer ma y require a computer equipped w[...]
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121 7 T ransferring Y our Pictures to a Computer Do not leave the camera connected f or an extended period of time when using the batteries The camera will automatically turn on when it is connected to the computer . Also while it is connected, the camera will not go into standb y (pow er saving) mode . If the batter y power becomes insufficient wh[...]
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting to a Windows PC If y ou are using a computer installed with the Windows 98/98SE operating system, install the USB driv er dur ing operation using the included software CD . 1 Make sure the camera’ s power is off. 2 Open the camera’ s connector co ver . 3 Inser t the end of the USB cable marked “A[...]
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123 Under Windows 98/98SE When connecting f or the first time, use the included softw are CD to install the USB driver . Ref er to the instr uctions in “ Installing the USB Driver ” on the f ollowing section. Under Windows 2000/Me When connecting f or the first time, the computer will load the USB driver automatically . A message sa ying that i[...]
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Installing the USB Driver (For Windows 98/98SE user s onl y) 1 After connecting the camera to the computer , the computer will recognize the camera as new har dware and the screen shown at left will be displa yed. 2 Clic k the [Next] b utton. 3 Confirm that “Searc h for the best driver f or your de vice, [Recommended]. ” is selected, then c lic[...]
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125 5 Clic k the chec k marks on both “Floppy disk drives” and “CD- R OM Drive” to remo ve them fr om the list. Next, clic k “Specify a location” and chec k, then clic k the [Br owse...] button. 6 Clic k [ + ] to open the USB f older , and select the Win98 f older by doub le clic king on it then press the [OK] b utton. 7 Continue c lic [...]
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Connecting to a Macintosh Chec k the version of Mac OS and mak e sure that if the computer can be connected to the camera (p .120). 1 Make sure the camera’ s power is off. 2 Open the camera’ s connector co ver . 3 Inser t the end of the USB cable marked “A” into the USB connector on the computer . 4 Inser t the end of the USB cable marked ?[...]
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127 T ransferr ing Image Files T ransferring Image Files to a Windows PC If the camera and computer are connected correctly , the Smar tMedia card inser ted in the camera should be displa yed in “ My Computer ” f older . It is then possible to handle the files on the card in the same w a y y ou would files on a flopp y disk. 1 Connect the camer[...]
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• When electronic communication betw een camera and computer is occurring, for e xample when cop ying image files, the orange lamp ne xt to the vie wfinder will blink. Image files are stored inside a f older in the “ DCIM ” folder (gener ally named “ 100OL YMP ” ). In addition, Explorer and other file management software can also be used [...]
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129 T ransferring Image Files to a Macintosh If the camera and computer are connected correctly , the Smar tMedia card inser ted in the camera should be displa yed on the desktop . It is then possib le to handle the files on the card in the same wa y you would files on the computer ’ s hard disk. 1 Connect the camera and computer accor ding to th[...]
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130 Image files are stored inside a f older in the “ DCIM ” folder (gener ally named “ 100OL YMP ” ). See the instructions in Mac OS Online Help and in the computer ’ s user manual f or more details on cop ying and moving files . Image files transferred to the computer can be vie wed using any software application capable of vie wing JPEG[...]
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131 7 T ransferring Y our Pictures to a Computer Disconnecting the Camera or Remo ving the Smar tMedia Card Disconnecting fr om a Windows PC In order to pre v ent computer error , be sure to make the f ollowing disconnection preparations bef ore proceeding. • Remove the SmartMedia card fr om the camera. • Disconnect the camera from the computer[...]
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132 When using Windows 2000/Me After perf or ming Step 4 from the pre vious page, y ou can remov e the card. When disconnecting the USB cab le, be sure to tak e the f ollo wing steps. 1 Follow the pr ocedures on the previous pa ge . 2 On the taskbar (bottom right of the screen), clic k the “Remo ve/Eject Hard ware” icon (shown in the cir cle). [...]
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133 7 T ransferring Y our Pictures to a Computer Disconnecting fr om a Macintosh When removing the card from the camer a or disconnecting the camera (USB cab le) from the computer , take the f ollowing steps so that a computer error does not occur . If the computer generates an error , disconnect the USB cable and restar t the computer . Disconnect[...]
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134 T ransferr ing Files Without Using the Camera Using an adapter capab le of accepting Smar tMedia cards allows image files to be transf erred from the camera to a computer without directly connecting the two . Consult y our Olympus Customer Suppor t Center f or the most up-to- date inf or mation on the v ar ious av ailable de vices and products.[...]
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135 Appendix Please read the f ollowing pages if y ou suspect y our camera ma y not be wor king proper ly . Inf or mation on camera specifications and other details are also e xplained.[...]
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136 Answ er s to Frequently Ask ed Questions How long will the camer a batter ies last? The alkaline batter y included with the camera should be ab le to tak e at least 100 pictures (assuming the flash is used f or 50% of these), b ut this is only a rough estimate. Batter y lif e is aff ected by many v ar iables , such as how often y ou use the mon[...]
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137 Appendix How should I store the camer a? Cameras can be damaged b y dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the camera with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing. Do not store with mothballs. Remov e the batter ies if y ou do not plan to use the camera f or a long per iod of time. A Q[...]
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138 T roubleshooting (Chec k before T aking in for Repair) Operating Pr oblems The camera does not w ork • The power is off . ➜ Open the lens barrier and tur n on the power . • The batter ies are loaded incorrectly . ➜ Reload the batteries correctly . • The batter ies are dead. ➜ Replace with new batteries. • The card cov er is not pr[...]
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139 Appendix The flash does not fire • The flash is not fully opened. ➜ Use your finger to push the flash housing all the wa y up bef ore resuming use. • The subject is well lit. ➜ Set the flash mode to Fill-in if you w ant the flash to fire regardless of lighting conditions. The flash does not work with shooting in the sequence, panor ama,[...]
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140 Picture Pr oblems The picture is out of f ocus • The camera w as jarred when the shutter button w as pressed. ➜ Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter button smoothly . • The viewfinder AF target mark was not positioned on the subject. ➜ P osition the autofocus fr ame on the subject, or use the f ocus lock. • The lens is dir ty [...]
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141 Appendix T roubleshooting (contin ued) The colors of pictures taken indoor s look unnatural • The lighting aff ected the picture. ➜ Set the flash to fill-in mode. • The subject is mostly dar k. ➜ Use flash or increase e xposure compensation +. • The white balance setting is incorrect. ➜ Set the white balance to suit lighting conditi[...]
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142 Error Codes The monitor displa ys error codes to aler t y ou to v ar ious problems . W arning Monitor Display Error Remed y NO CARD CARD FULL WRITE PRO TECT CARD ERROR There is no card in the camera. The card is full. The camera cannot enter picture, er ase or card- f or mat mode. Y ou are unable to shoot, pla yback, or er ase pictures with thi[...]
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143 Using the Camera with Optional Equipment This camera can be used with the f ollowing optional equipment: Appendix Printer (P-400/P-200/P-330N(E)) Smar tMedia TV FlashP ath MO drive Computer A C adapter Camera PC card adapter Smar tMedia reader/writer As of March 2001[...]
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144 Optional Items • Photo Pr inters F or Olympus Digital Cameras (P-400/P-200/P-330N (E)) • A C Adapter • Standard Smar tMedia Card (8/16/32/64/128MB) • FlashP ath Floppy Disk Adapter • PC Card Adapter • NiMH Batter ies • NiMH Batter y Charger Set • USB Smar tMedia Reader/Writer As of March 2001 Visit the Olympus web site f or the [...]
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Compatibility of the Still Picture Data Notes about pla ybac k Pictures tak en with this camera and recorded on a card can be pla y ed bac k on another Olympus digital camera. Howe ver , there are some limitations depending on the pla ybac k camera: • Still pictures larger than the maximum picture siz e av ailable on the pla ybac k camera ma y be[...]
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146 Specifications Pr oduct type: Digital Camera Image Recording System f or shooting and pla ying back photo images . Still pictures: Digital recording, JPEG, TIFF non-compression DCF compliant/DPOF compliant Mo vie pictures: Quic kTime Motion JPEG compliant Recor ding medium: 3V (3.3V) Smar tMedia card 4MB , 8MB, 16MB , 32MB, 64MB , 128MB No. of [...]
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147 Appendix Battery charging time f or flash: Appro x. 8 sec. or less (at room temperature with new batteries) Flash working range: W: Appro x. 0.2m (8 ″ ) ~ 4m (13ft) T : Approx. 0.2m (8 ″ ) ~ 2.6m (8.5ft) Flash modes: A uto-Flash (automatic flash activ ation in low light and backlight), Red-e ye Reduction Flash, Off (no flash), Fill-In Flash[...]
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Glossar y of T er ms 148 Aper ture This is a mechanism f or adjusting the amount of light that passes through the lens. Lower v alues allow more light to pass, while higher v alues lessen the amount of light. Backlight A light source that is behind the subject. CCD (Charge-coupled Device) A pickup element that con ver ts light passing through the l[...]
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149 ISO A method f or indicating film speed laid down b y the Inter national Organization f or Standardization (ISO) (e.g. “ISO100”). Higher ISO v alues indicate greater sensitivity to light so that images can be e xposed e ven in lo w- light conditions. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression f or mat for color still images. Phot[...]
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150 A C adapter ................................. 16 All Erase F rames .............. 115, 139 A uto-Flash .................................. 66 A utomatic Pla yback .................. 106 Bac klighting, bac klit ................. 66, 67, 74, 140 Batter y(-ies) ................... 7, 20, 136 Beep Sound ............................... 99 BLA CK &[...]
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151 Appendix One-F rame Erase ............... 45, 139 Optical Zoom .............................. 31 P anorama (panoramic pictures) .............. 82 Pla yback Men u ......................... 102 Print Reser v e ........................... 109 Printing ............................... 47, 109 Quick F ocus ....................... 53, 140 Record mode [...]
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