Olympus CAMEDIA D-535 manuale d’uso

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digit al camera. Befor e you start to use you r new camera, pleas e read these i nstructions c are- fully to enjoy optimum perfo rmance and a longe r service life . Keep this manual i n a safe place fo r future refe rence. We recommend th at you take te st shots to get accustomed t o your camera befo re taking im[...]

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3 Composition of the manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 For playing back and erasin g pictures. Getting started About the menus Shooting Playback Useful functions Print setting (DPOF) Miscellaneous Troubleshooting and other information. Contents P.4 P.8 P.31 P.36 P.62 P.76 P.84 P.91 P.124 Direct printin g (PictBridge) Specifica tions Glossary of term s P[...]

4 Content s Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Getting started 8 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 Contents 3 Shooting 36 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Determine t he positio n of the subj ect aft er focusing (Focus [...]

6 Contents 5 Useful functions 76 RESET - Resetting the settings to the default . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Formatting the internal memory/card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 BACKUP - Copying pictures to a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 SLEEP - Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

7 Contents 8 Connecting to a computer 103 Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Using OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 What is OLYMPUS Master? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Installing OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

8 1 Getting st arted 1 Getting st arted Names of p art s Camera Flash P.49 Self-timer l amp P.56 Connector cover P.17, 69, 92, 112 VIDEO OUT jack P.69 USB connector P.92, 112 Lens Extends automatically whe n the power swit ch is pressed. Battery compartme nt/ card cover P.15, 21 DC-IN jack P.17 Lock button P.15, 21 Shutter button P.39 Power switch [...]

9 Names of parts 1 Getting st arted Self-timer button ( ) P.55 Monitor P.10 Macro mode button ( ) P.53 Mode dial P.36 Flash mode button ( ) P.49 Arrow pa d () P.31, 62 Arrow pad OK button ( ) P.31 Buttons on the ar row pad have their re spective functions. They are al so used as direction but tons. , , and indicate which button to be pressed. Erase[...]

10 1 Names of parts Getting st arted Monitor indications Shooting mode * The [IN] indicator is displayed when you are storing pictures in the camera’s internal mem ory. The [xD ] indicator is di splayed when t he card is inserted. Items Indications Ref. Page 1 Battery check , P.12 2 Green lamp P.39 3 Flash standby Camera move ment warni ng/ Flas [...]

11 Names of parts 1 Getting st arted Playback mode * The [IN] indicator is displayed when you are storing pictures in the camera’s internal mem ory. The [xD ] indicator is di splayed when t he card is inserted. • After the camera is left idle for 3 seconds, indications such as the number of frames, date and ti me disappear automatically. • Th[...]

12 1 Names of parts Getting st arted Battery check If the remaining batt ery power is low, the batt ery check indication on th e monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on. Lit (Green) (The indicator turns off after a while) Remaining power level: high. The green la mp and the orang e lamp on the cam era blink. Remaining power level: [...]

13 1 Getting st arted How to use this manual This sample page is only for your r efer ence. It may differ fro m the actual page in this manual. Indications used in this m anual Important informat ion on factors wh ich may lead to malfunct ions or operational problems. Also warn s of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Useful information a[...]

14 1 Getting st arted Att aching the strap 1 Thread the short en d of the strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end o f the strap thro ugh the loop that has already gone through the eyelet. 3 Pull the strap tight, makin g sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose. • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, [...]

15 1 Getting st arted Loading the batteries This camera uses 2 AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries. When you use rechargeable batteries, charg e the batteries before use. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The green lamp and the oran ge lamp on the camera are off. • The lens is not extended. 2 Holding the l[...]

16 1 Loading the batteries Getting st arted 3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. • The battery inse rtion direction is indicated in the ba ttery compartment and on the bottom of the camera. 4 Holding the batteries down with the battery com partment/ card cover, close the cover in the d[...]

17 Loading the batteries 1 Getting st arted Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter In addition to the batt eries provided with the camera, the fol lowing types of battery or AC ada pter can be used. Choose t he power source best su ited to the situation. NiMH batteries (Rechargeable b atteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and eco[...]

18 1 Loading the batteries Getting st arted • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries and lithium battery packs (CR-V3) cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera i s connected to a PC or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are re commended to use the AC ad apter when transferr ing images to a PC. Do not connect [...]

19 1 Getting st arted About the internal memory and the card Images taken are stored in the internal memory. You can also use an optional xD-Picture Card (referr ed to as “card” in this manual) to store images. The card has gr eater capacity than the internal memory, and so, is able to store more images. The card is convenient, for example, whe[...]

20 1 Getting st arted Inserting a card (Optional) An optional card (xD-Picture Card) is available for this camera. Card basics The card corresponds to a film of normal camera for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritte n, and/or edited o n a PC. Using a card with larg er capac[...]

21 Inserting a card (Optional) 1 Getting st arted 2 Holding the lock button, slid e the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of , and then lift it in the direction of . • Use the ball of your fi nger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in in jury. • With the bo ttom of the camera facing up, open the ba[...]

22 1 Inserting a card (Optional) Getting st arted 3 Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. • Hold the card st raight and pull it out. 4 Holding the batteries down with the battery compartment/card cover, close the cover in the direction of and slide it in the direct[...]

23 Inserting a card (Optional) 1 Getting st arted • Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens. • Never open the battery compartment/car d cover, remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so may destroy all data in the internal memory or o n the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored.[...]

24 1 Getting st arted Power on/off Power on: Press the power switch. The lens extends and the su bject is displayed on the monitor. The orange lamp lights. The camera is ready for shooting (shoo ting mode). Power off: Press the power switch. The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off .) The orange lamp goes out. TIPS • To save battery powe[...]

25 Power on/off 1 Getting st arted Switching bet ween the shooting mode and the playback mode TIPS • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up momentarily and a picture may be displayed briefly. This is not a malfunction. • Never open the battery compartment/car d cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC[...]

26 1 Getting st arted Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen displa y. This reference manual shows the English on-screen di s play in the illu strations and explanatio n s. Available languages vary depending on the are a where you purchased this camera. 1 Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the sh ooting mode. ?[...]

27 Selecting a language 1 Getting st arted 5 Press to select a language, and press . 6 Press t o exit the menu. 7 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera off. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. Power switch[...]

28 1 Getting st arted Setting the date and time Before using the camera, set the date and t ime. The date and time will be useful infor mation when you manage pictures on your PC or print them. 1 Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the sh ooting mode. • The lens extends and the monit or turns on. • The orange lamp lights. 2 Press[...]

29 Setting the date and time 1 Getting st arted 5 Press to select one of the following date form ats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press . • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and ti me settings are set to Y-M-D. 6 Press to set the year, and pres[...]

30 1 Setting the date and time Getting st arted 10 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera off. TIPS • The date and time can also be set from the playback mode. • The current settings are ret ained even when the power is turned off. • The date and time settings will be returned to the f actory default settings if the camera is l eft withou[...]

31 2 About the menus 2 About the menus How to use the menus When you turn on the camera and press , the menu is displayed on the monitor. From this menu, you can configure various set tings of the camera. This chapter explains how to us e the menus, using the shooting mode screens as an example. 1 Press to display the menu. OK button ( ) Arrow pad [...]

32 2 How to use the menus About the menus • Not all items can be selected dependi ng on the status of the camera and the settings performed. • Settings you have made in the menu screen are saved after t he camera is turned off. [ ] can be set to the defaul t setting. "RESET-Resetting the settings to the defaul t" (P.76) 3 Press to sel[...]

33 2 About the menus Menus The menu items to be displa yed differ depending on whether the camera is in the shooting mode or the playback mode. Shooting mode Sets the image quality an d resolution. S till picture : [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1], [SQ2] Movie : [HQ], [S Q] P.57 BACKUP Copies images stored in the inte rnal memory to the card. This setting is not[...]

34 2 Menus About the menus Playback mode Runs through all saved pictures one after another. S elect a single slide show with [ ] or, [ ] for a continuous slide show. P.68 BACKUP Copies images stored in the internal memory to th e card. This setting is no t available when the card is not inserted. P.80 Stores pri nt reserva tion inform ation on the [...]

35 Menus 2 About the menus TIPS • A menu item common to the shooting and pla yback modes can be set in either of the modes, and the setting is effective in bo th modes. SLEEP Sets the time period that the camera automatically e nters to the sleep mode. P.81 VIDEO OUT Selects [NTSC] or [P AL] according to your TV’s video signal type . TV video s[...]

36 3 Shooting 3 Shooting Shooting mode This camera allows you to ta ke still pictures and record movies. To take still pictures, use the mode dial to select one of th e shooting modes. Each mode already has the optimal se ttings for its purpo se and conditions. You can change the mode with the camera turned on. As you set the mode dial, the de scri[...]

37 Shooting mode 3 Shooting LANDSCAPE Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The camera a utomatically sets the optimal shooting condit ions. NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting pictures in t he evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If yo u take a picture of a street[...]

38 3 Shooting mode Shooting SELF PORTRAIT Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens at yo urself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the opti mal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed. MOVIE Lets you record movies. The focus and zoom [...]

39 3 Shooting T aking still pictures You can take still pictures simply by pr essing the shutter b u tton as you look at the monitor. The recorded picture will be stored on the card i f you have inserted one, or in the internal memory if you ha ve not inserted a card. 1 Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the sh ooting mode. • The [...]

40 3 Taking still pictures Shooting 4 Press the shutter button gen tly (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp on the monitor lights stead ily (Focus Lock). • When the flash is ready to fi re, the mark lights. 5 Press the shutter button all th e way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • T[...]

41 Taking still pictures 3 Shooting • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move, resulting in a blur. • Never remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Do not open the bat tery co mpartment/card cover. Doing so could destroy st ored pictur[...]

42 3 Shooting If correct focus cannot be obt ained When the subject to be focused is not o n the AF target mark (not positioned in the center of the composition ), you can use the followi ng steps to obtain the correct focus on the subject. This operat ion is referred to as "focus lock". Determine the position of the subj ec t after focus[...]

43 If correct focus cannot be obtained 3 Shooting 4 Press the shutter but ton halfway until the green lamp lights. • When the green lamp li ghts steadily, the focus and the exposure are locked. • When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Rele ase your finger from the sh utter button, re- position your subject and press [...]

44 3 If correct focus cannot be obtained Shooting Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focu s may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose y our shot and then ta ke the picture. If the subject has no v[...]

45 3 Shooting Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. You can playback the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be recorded. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. 1 Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the sh ooting mode. • The lens extends and th[...]

46 3 Recording movies Shooting 4 Press the shutter button half way. 5 Press the shutter button fu lly to start recording. • The camera fixes the focu s and zoom. • During movi e recording, lights red. 6 Press the shutter button agai n to stop recording. • When the remainin g recording time has been used up, recordin g stops automatically. •[...]

47 3 Shooting Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnificatio n (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) . By combining the optica l zoom with the digital zoom, zoo m magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 12x. 1 Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the sh [...]

48 3 Zoom Shooting 3 Take the picture. • Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy. • Camera movement is likely to occu r at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement. • In the self-portrait mode, you cannot use the zoom. Note[...]

49 3 Shooting Using the flash Select the flash mode best su ited to the light condit ions and the effect yo u want to achieve. 1 Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the sh ooting mode. • The lens extends and the monit or turns on. • The orange lamp lights. 2 Press flash mode button ( ). • Flash setting screen is displayed. 3 Pr[...]

50 3 Using the flash Shooting 4 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is set to fire, the mark lights steadily. 5 Press the shutter but ton fully to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0. 2 m to 3 .8 m (0.7 ft. to 12. 5 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 0.5 m to 2.2 m (1.6 ft. to 7.2 ft. ) TIPS The (flash standby) mark blin[...]

51 Using the flash 3 Shooting Auto-flash (No indicatio n) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight condit ions. To shoot a subject with backlight, posit ion the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ( ) The light fro m the flash may make th e subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash m[...]

52 3 Using the flash Shooting Flash off ( ) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photo graphy is not desired or is prohibited. Y ou can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natur al-looking twilig ht or night scene. • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light [...]

53 3 Shooting Macro mode shooting Two kinds of macro shooting are avail able. Macro shooting ( ) : Use when shooting subjects close to you (W: 20 c m to 50 c m (0.7 ft. t o 1.6 ft.) /T: 50 cm to 90 cm (1.6 ft. to 3.0 ft.)). Regular pho- tographs can be t aken, but the camera may take time t o focus on di stant subjec ts. Super macro sho oting ( ): [...]

54 3 Macro mode shooting Shooting 2 Press () . • The setting screen for the macro shooting is displayed. 3 Press to select macro mode, and press . • If not used for ab out 3 seconds, the camera applies the current sett ings, and the setting screen disappears. 4 Take the picture. • If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspic[...]

55 3 Shooting Self-timer shooting This function is useful f or taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tr ipod or set it on a level surface for self-timer sho oting. 1 Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the sh ooting mode. • The lens extends and the monit or turns on. • The o[...]

56 3 Self-timer shooting Shooting 4 Take the picture. • The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, an d starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken. • In the movie mode, press th e shutter button again to stop the shooting . • Press to stop the self-timer once activated . • The self-tim[...]

57 3 Shooting Selecting a record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for you r purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details on the availa ble record mode and recording size, and the allowable numb er of still pictures or movie recording time of the inter[...]

58 3 Selecting a record mode Shooting TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larg er numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that[...]

59 Selecting a record mode 3 Shooting 1 In the shooting mode, se lect [ ] from the menu, and pr ess . "How to use the menus" (P. 31) 2 Press to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from [SHQ], [HQ] , [SQ1] an d [SQ2]. • For movies, you can choose [HQ] o r [SQ]. 3 Press . • Press to exit the menu. Menu[...]

60 3 Shooting V arying the image bri ghtness (Exp osure compensat ion) This function allows you to make fi ne changes to th e automatic expo sure setting. In some situation s , you may get bett er results when the exposure th at the camera sets is compensa ted (adj usted) man ually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3EV steps. [...]

61 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) 3 Shooting 4 Take the picture. TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as s now) will turn out darker t han their natural colors. Adjusti ng toward [+] makes these subjects closer t o their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward [–] when shooting dark subjects. • If the flash is used[...]

62 4 Playback 4 Playback Viewing still pictures When the card is inserted, the images stored on the card are disp layed. To display the images stored in the inter nal memory, remove the card. 1 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera on, and press . • Playb ack mode is set. • The green lamp on the ca mera lights. • The monitor turns on and[...]

63 Viewing still pictures 4 Playback 3 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera off. • The monitor and camera tur n off. • The green lamp on th e camera goes out. • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 30 seconds. The monitor switches off automatically. Press to turn th[...]

64 4 Playback Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps u p to 4 times the original size. 1 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera on, and press . • Playb ack mode is set. • The green lamp on the ca mera lights. 2 Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pic[...]

65 4 Playback Picture rot ation Pictures taken with the camera held ve rtically are displayed horizon tally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that t hey are displayed vertica lly. 1 In the playback mode, selec t [ ] from the menu, and pr ess . "How to use the menus" (P. 31) 2 Press to s[...]

66 4 Playback Index display This function lets you show several pict ures at the sa me time on the monitor. You can select 4 or 9 frames to be d isplayed in the index. "Selecting the number of pictures " (P.67) 1 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera on, and press . • Playb ack mode is set. • The green lamp on the ca mera lights.[...]

67 Index display 4 Playback Selecting the number of pictures Select 4 or 9 fra mes to be displayed in the ind ex. 1 In the playback mode, selec t [ ] from the menu, and pr ess . "How to use the menus" (P. 31) 2 Press to select [4] or [9], and press . • Press to exit the menu. Menu button ( ) OK button Arrow pad[...]

68 4 Playback Slideshow This function displays still pict ures stored in the internal memory or the card one after another. Only the first fr ame of movies are played back. 1 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera on, and press . • Playb ack mode is set. • The green lamp on the ca mera lights. 2 Select a still picture. 3 Select [ ] from the[...]

69 4 Playback Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Both a still pictur e and a movie can be played back. 1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Con nect the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using th e video cable. 2 Turn the TV on an d set i[...]

70 4 Playback on TV Playback • Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal type. " VIDEO OUT - Sett ing the output signal type" (P.83) • The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the video cable is connected to the camera. • Be sure to use the video cable provided to connec[...]

71 4 Playback Viewing movies 1 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera on, and press . • Playb ack mode is set. • The green lamp on the ca mera lights. 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with . "Viewing still pictures" (P.62) 3 Press . • The movie is played back. When the playback ends, the disp lay automatica lly returns[...]

72 4 Viewing movies Playback • The orange lamp blinks when the camera is reading the movi e from the internal memory or the card. Readi ng the movies may take considerable time. Never open the battery compartment/ card cover while the orange lamp is blinking. It may cause not only data corruption, but also the malfunction of t he internal memory [...]

73 4 Playback Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect i mport ant pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase functio n. 1 Press the power switch to tu rn the camera on, and press . • Playb ack mode is set. • The green lamp on the ca mera lights. 2 Select [ ] f[...]

74 4 Playback Erasing pictures This function enables the camera to erase the recorded pictures. The “single- frame erase” function erases only the current frame on the screen. The “all- frame erase” function erases all frames stored in the internal memory or on the card. • T o erase the pictures stored in th e internal memory , remove the[...]

75 Erasing pictures 4 Playback All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the inte rnal memory or on the card. 1 In the playback mode, selec t [MEMORY SETUP] from the menu, and press . "How to use the menus" (P. 31) • When the card is inserted, sel ect [CARD SETUP]. 2 Press to select [ ALL ERASE], and press . 3 Press to se[...]

76 5 Useful functions 5 Useful functions RESET -Resetting the settings to the default The camera retains the changed setti ngs even if the power is turned off. To reset the setti ngs to the factory default setting, use t he RESET function . The settings affected by the RESET function are listed on the next page. Example : After you se t [ ] to [SQ1[...]

77 RESET-Resetting the settings to the default 5 Useful functions Functions t hat RESET affects and th eir factory defa ult settin gs Function Factory default setting Ref. Page AUTO P.49 OFF P.53 0.0 P.60 OFF P.55 HQ P.57[...]

78 5 Useful functions Formatting the internal memory/card This function formats the internal memory, or the card. Formatting prepares the internal memory or the ca rd to receive data. All existing data, i ncluding protected pictures, a re erased when the internal memory or the card is formatted. While in use, make sure that you transfer important d[...]

79 Formatting the internal memory/card 5 Useful functions 2 Press to select [ MEMORY FORMAT], and press . 3 Press to select [YES], and press . • The BUSY bar is displayed and the internal memory or the card is formatted. • Never do any of the f ollowing during formatt ing, as they may cause the internal memory or the card to malfunction. • Op[...]

80 5 Useful functions BACKUP - Copying pictures to a card You can copy (backu p) all the image data stored in t he internal memory to the card. The image data in the internal memo ry is not erased by co pying it to the card. The optional card is required to use the BACKUP function. Operate the camera with the card is inserted. 1 Select [BACKUP] fro[...]

81 5 Useful functions SLEEP - Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode The camera automatically swit ches to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for the specified time period . You can specify the time period to switch to the sleep mode. 1 Select [SLEEP] from the menu, and press . "How to use the menus" (P. 31) • T[...]

82 5 Useful functions PIXEL MAPPING - Checking the image processing functions The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust th e CCD and image processing functions. It is no t necessary to operate this function frequently. Appro x imately on ce a year is recommended. Wait over a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots[...]

83 5 Useful functions VIDEO OUT - Setting the output s ignal type You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signa l type. Select the video signal type before connect ing the camera to the TV. If you select the wrong video signal type, the recorded pict ures will not be played back properly on your TV. 1 Select [VIDEO OUT] from the m[...]

84 6 Print setti ng (DPOF) 6 Print setting (DPOF) With print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time informat ion) with the pictures st ored on the card. Only the images store d on the card can be reserved to print. Inse rt the card recording the imag es into the camera before making pr[...]

85 With print reservation 6 Print setti ng (DPOF) TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/ printer is generally based on the n umber of dots (pixels) per inch. This is called dpi (dot s per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This me[...]

86 6 Print setti ng (DPOF) All-frame reservation You can print one copy of all the images stored on the card. Select whet her the print date or time will also be included. You cannot change the number of copies f or this feature. If you want to change the number, fi rst make the all-frame rese rvation, and then change t he number of copies using th[...]

87 All-frame reservation 6 Print setti ng (DPOF) 5 Press to select [SET], and press . • Press to exit the menu.[...]

88 6 Print setti ng (DPOF) Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only select ed pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/ time settings. Disp lay the frame you want to print and set the desired number of copies. 1 Playback a still picture. • You cannot print picture s with . 2 Select [ ] from the[...]

89 Single-frame reservation 6 Print setti ng (DPOF) 5 Press . 6 Press to select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press . NO : The pictures are printed witho ut the date and time. DATE : All the pictures with print reservation are pri nted with the shooting da te. TIME : All the pictures with print reservation are pri nted with the shooting time. 7 Press[...]

90 6 Print setti ng (DPOF) Resetting print reservation dat a This function resets all t he print reservat ion data for the pictures stored in the card. To cancel printing individuall y , use the single-frame reserva tion function. 1 Playback a still picture. 2 Select [ ] from the m enu, and press . "How to use the menus" (P. 31) 3 Press t[...]

91 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) 7 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatib le printer with the USB cable, you can pr int out recorded pict ures directly witho ut the use of a computer. With the camera conne cted to the printer, use the camera’s monitor to select the pictu[...]

92 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) Connecting the camer a to a printer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the pr inter on and the position of the USB port, re[...]

93 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, t he PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on th e monitor. Use this screen to select the p rint mode. You can choose from the following print mo des. PRINT Prints the selected picture. "PRINT mode" (P.95) PRINT ORDER Pri[...]

94 Printing pictures 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) Using the simple print method The following is the simplest way of printin g a picture. This prints one copy of the selected picture. The date or file name will not be printed. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select [PRINT], and press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is disp layed. 2 Pres[...]

95 Printing pictures 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) 5 Press to select [OK], and press . • Printing st arts. • To cancel printing , select [CANCEL] and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select [PRINT], and press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is disp layed. 2 Press[...]

96 Printing pictures 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) 3 Press to select framed or unframed, and press . OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( ) The image is printed fill ing the entire page. 4 Press to select the picture you want to print. • Press the zoom butt on toward W to display the pictures in index format . You can then se[...]

97 Printing pictures 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) Set MORE print reservatio ns c Press . • Print information setting screen is displayed. d Press to select the item you want to set, and pres s . • Press to select the item, and press . × Sets the number of prints. You can select up to 10 prints. DATE ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are pr[...]

98 Printing pictures 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) 7 Press to select [OK], and press . • Printing st arts. • To cancel printing , select [CANCEL] and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. • When print ing is finished, the moni tor returns to the PRINT M ODE SELECT screen. "Exiting direct printin g" (P.101) [...]

99 Printing pictures 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) PRINT ORDER mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select [PRINT ORDER], and press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is disp layed. 2 Press to select the paper size, and press . • When the PRINT PAPER scr een is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLES S are set to STANDARD. → Go to Step 4. 3 P[...]

100 Printing pictures 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) 4 Press to select [OK], and press . • Printing st arts. • To cancel printing , select [CANCEL] and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. • When print ing is finished, the moni tor returns to the PRINT MODE SE LECT screen. "Exiting direct printin g" (P.101)[...]

101 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disco nnect the camera from the printer. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press . • The message is disp layed. 2 Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. 3 Remove the USB cable from the printer.[...]

102 7 Direct printing (PictBridge ) If an error code is displayed If an error code app ears on the camera’s monit or during direct print setting or printing, see the following t able. For more details, refer to the printer’ s instruction manual. TIPS • If an error code other than those shown above is displayed, refer to "Error codes"[...]

103 8 Connecting to a comp uter 8 Connecting to a computer Flow You can connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable and download the images stored in the internal memory or on the card in th e camera using the OLYMPUS Master softw are supplied with the camera. Install th e OL YMPUS Master sof tware P .106 Connect the camera to the comput[...]

104 8 Flow Connecting to a comp uter TIPS Viewing and editing downloaded images → If you want to process pictures using graphi cs processing software, make sure you download them to your computer first. Depending on the software, the image files may be damaged if the i mages are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are still i n the internal memo[...]

105 8 Connecting to a comp uter Using OL YMPUS Master For editing, and m anaging image files usin g with personal compu ter, install the OLYMPUS Master software on t he CD-RO M supplied with the camera. After install the OLYMPUS Master software, connect the camera to the persona l computer with U SB cable for downlo ading the images taken by the ca[...]

106 8 Using OLYMPUS Master Connecting to a comp uter Installing OLYMPUS Master Identify your co mputer’s OS before instal ling the software. For compatibility with new OS, re fer to the Olympus website. Operating environment Windows • Data transfer is only guaranteed on computers with a factory inst alled OS. • Windows XP corresponds to Windo[...]

107 Using OLYMPUS Master 8 Connecting to a comp uter Macintosh • Data transfer is only guarant eed on a Mac when the camera is connected to a computer equipped with a built-in USB port. • Macintosh must have QuickT ime 6 or later and Safali 1.0 or later installed. • Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before perf[...]

108 8 Using OLYMPUS Master Connecting to a comp uter Windows 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master installation 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] button. • The QuickTime install ation screen is display[...]

109 Using OLYMPUS Master 8 Connecting to a comp uter 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the licensin g agreement is displayed, read the agreeme nt and click [Yes]. • When the user data screen is displayed, enter your name and OLYMPUS Master serial number, select the country wher e you live and click [Next]. The OLYMPUS Master serial nu[...]

110 8 Using OLYMPUS Master Connecting to a comp uter 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed. 7 Click [Finish]. • The screen return s to the first screen. 8 When the screen promp ting you to restart the PC, remo ve the CD-ROM and select one of options to restart computer now.[...]

111 Using OLYMPUS Master 8 Connecting to a comp uter Macintosh 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. • The CD-ROM window is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double- click the [CD-ROM] icon on the desktop. 2 Double-click on the desired language folder. 3 Double-click the [Instal ler] icon. • Follow the on-screen instru ctions[...]

112 8 Connecting to a comp uter Connecting the camera to a computer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to conn ect the camera to your computer. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The green lamp and the oran ge lamp on the camera are off. • The lens is not extended. 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on t[...]

113 Connecting the camera to a computer 8 Connecting to a comp uter 5 The camera is recognized by th e computer. • Windows 98SE/ Me/2000 When you connect the camera to your computer for the first ti me, the computer automatically recognizes the camera and displays a message. Click [ OK] to exit the message. The camera is recognized as a "Rem[...]

114 8 Connecting to a comp uter St arting up OL YMPUS Master Windows 1 Double-click the [OLYMPUS Master] icon on the desktop. • The main menu is displayed. • When the ap plication is started up for the first time, the user registra tion screen is displayed before the main me nu. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter necessary information [...]

115 Starting up OLYMPUS Master 8 Connecting to a comp uter OLYMPUS Master main menu To exit OLYMPUS Master 1 Click the (Exit button) o n the main menu. • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Item Description 1 [Transfer Images] button Downloads images from the camera o r other media. 2 [Upgrade] button Displays a window to upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus. 3 [...]

116 8 Connecting to a comp uter Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images You can save camera images on your computer. 1 Click [Transfer Images] on th e OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecti ng the source is displayed. 2 Click [From Camera]. • The window for selecti ng images is displayed. All the images in[...]

117 Displaying camera images on a computer 8 Connecting to a comp uter To disconnect the camera You can disconn ect the camera a fter downloading the images to your computer. 1 Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera is off . 2 Prepare to disconnect the cable. For Window s 98SE 1 Double-click the [My Computer] icon and ri ght-click the [Remova[...]

118 8 Displaying camera images on a computer Connecting to a comp uter For Macintosh 1 Drag the [Untitled] or [NO_NAME] icon on the desktop and drop it to the trash icon. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. • For Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click Eject Hardware, a wa rning message may be displayed. Make sure that imag e data is not being[...]

119 8 Connecting to a comp uter Viewing still pictures and movies 1 Click [Browse Images] on the OLYMPUS Mast er main menu. • The "Browse Images" wind ow is displayed. 2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail th at you want to view. • The camera switches to the view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, c[...]

120 8 Viewing still pictures and movies Connecting to a comp uter To view a movie 1 Double-click the movie thumbn ail 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 play back button ( ) at the bottom of the screen. The [...]

121 8 Connecting to a comp uter Printing pictures Pictures can be print ed from the p hoto, index, post card and calendar me nus. The explanation b elow uses the photo menu as an e xample. 1 Click [Print Images] on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed. 2 Click [Phot o]. • The "Photo Prin t" window is displayed. [...]

122 8 Printing pictures Connecting to a comp uter 5 Select the thumbnail image that you want to print and click [Add]. • A preview of the selected image is displayed on the layout. 6 Select the number of copies. 7 Click [Print]. • To return to the main menu, click [MENU] in the "Photo Print" window.[...]

123 8 Connecting to a comp uter Saving images to a computer without using OL YMPUS Master This camera is compatibl e with USB mass storage. You can con nect the camera to your computer using the USB cable supplied with the camera and save images without using OLYMPUS Ma ster. The connectab le environment of personal computer is shown below. Windows[...]

124 9 Miscellaneou s 9 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action NO CARD The card is not inser ted, or it cann ot be recog nized. Insert a card or insert a dif ferent card. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot b e formatted, it cannot be used. Pictures can be stored in the internal memory [...]

125 Error codes 9 Miscellaneou s CARD-COV ER OPEN The battery c ompartment/ card cover is open. Close the bat tery compartment/card cover. The card is not f ormatted. Format the card. All data on the card will be dele ted.[...]

126 9 Miscellaneou s T roubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective a ction Ref. Page The camera does no t turn on or function buttons d o not respond. The power is off . Press the power switch to turn on the ca mera. P.24 The batteries are loaded incorrect ly. Reload the batter ies correctly. P.15 The batteries are exhausted. Re[...]

127 Troubleshooting 9 Miscellaneou s Shooting Possible cause Corrective a ction Ref. Page No picture is t aken when the shutter button is pressed. The batteries are exhausted. Replace the b a tteries wi th new ones. P.15 The camera i s in the playback mode. Press or the shutter button to switch to the shooting mode. P.25 The power is off. Turn on t[...]

128 Troubleshooting 9 Miscellaneou s The monitor does not turn on. The camera i s in the sleep mod e. Operate the camera with the shutter b utton or the . P.24 The monitor is hard to see. The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Block the s unlight with your hand. – Vertical lines appe ar on the monitor screen. Bright light, such as d irect sun[...]

129 Troubleshooting 9 Miscellaneou s Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page Pictures you have ta ken do not ap pear on the mo nitor. The power is off. Press the powe r switch t o turn the came ra on, and press the to switch to the playback mode. P.24, 62 The camera i s in the shooting mode. Press the to switch to the[...]

130 Troubleshooting 9 Miscellaneou s The picture is to o bright. The flash was set to the fill-in fla sh mode. Select a flash mode other than fill- in flash. P.49 The subject was excessively illuminated. Adjust the exp osure compe nsation towa rd minus (–) or c hange the camera position . P.60 The picture is to o dark. The flash was blocked by yo[...]

131 Troubleshooting 9 Miscellaneou s When the camera is connecte d to a PC or printer Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The printer fails to connect. [PC] was selected on the monitor after connecting to the printer with a USB cable. Disconnect the USB ca ble and start again from step1 of “Conn ecting the camera to a prin ter”. P.92 The[...]

132 9 Miscellaneou s List of menus Shooting mode menus ( / / / / / ) *1 In the m ovie record mode ( ), only HQ/SQ can be selected. * 2 Unavaila ble when th e card is not in serted. Function Setting Ref. Page *1 SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P .57 BACKUP *2 YES, NO P.80 P.28 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, I TALIANO, РУССКИЙ , PORTUG UES P.26 SLEEP[...]

133 List of menus 9 Miscellaneou s Playback mode menus * 1 Unavaila ble while p laying a mov ie. * 2 Unavaila ble when th e card is not in serted. Function Setting Ref. Page * 1 , , CANCEL P. 68 BACKUP* 2 YES, NO P.80 * 1 * 2 , , RESET, CANCEL P.86, 88,90 ON, OFF, EXIT P.73 * 1 , , , EXIT P.65 MEMORY SETUP (CARD SETUP) ALL ERASE, MEMORY FORMAT ( CA[...]

134 9 Miscellaneou s List of factory default settings Shooting mode Playback mode Other default settings * Setting differs accor ding to the region wher e the camera is sold. AUTO OFF OFF 0.0 Zoom Wide HQ 9 2004.01.01 ENGLISH SLEEP 30 sec VIDEO OUT* NTSC or PA L[...]

135 9 Miscellaneou s List of items by shooting mode * In the movie reco rd mode, only HQ/SQ can be selected. Shooting mode Item , 9999 — 9 99999 — 999999 Zoom 9999 W (Wide) fixed 9 99999 9 * 999999 MEMORY FORMAT ( CARD FORMAT) 999999 RESET 999999 BACKUP 999999 999999 SLEEP 999999 VIDEO OUT 999999 999999[...]

136 9 Miscellaneou s Camera mainte nance 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 t he damp cloth and then dr y it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soake d in clean water and well wrung[...]

137 9 Miscellaneou s Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying ) Recording system Still picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, P ictBridge Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG[...]

138 Specifications 9 Miscellaneou s Operating environment Temperature : 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) (operation) -20 ° C to 60 ° C (-4 ° F to 140 ° F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation) 10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. AC adapter (optio nal) Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries[...]

139 9 Miscellaneou s Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coup led Device) This converts light passing through the le ns into ele ctrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and conve rted into RGB signals to build a si ngle image. DCF (Design rule for Ca mera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Inf ormation Techno[...]

140 Glossary of terms 9 Miscellaneou s Resolution The size of the picture expr essed as the numbe r of dots (pixels) that make u p the image. For instance, a picture taken in 640 x 480 resolution is the same size as the PC screen when the monitor setting is 640 x 480. However, if the monitor setting is 1024 x 768, the picture only takes up part of [...]

141 Index A AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 AF targe t mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 42 Alkaline ba tteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . 75 All-frame r eservation . . . . . . 86 Arrow pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,31, 62 Auto focu s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Auto-flash . . [...]

142 Index M Macro mod e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Macro mode button ( ) . . . . . 9,54 Macro shoo ting . . . . . . . . . . . 53 MEMORY FORM AT . . . . . . 78 MEMORY S ETUP . . . . . . . . . 75,78 Menu button ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . 9,31 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,33 Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,36 M[...]

143 Index T TFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 0 Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 U USB cabl e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,112 USB connector . . . . . . . . . 8,92,112 V Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 VIDEO OU T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 VIDEO OU T jack . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,6 9[...]

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