Olympus CAMEDIA D-460ZOOM manual

PREP ARA TIONS T AKING PICTURES DISPLA YING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR STORING DA T A FOR PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER MISCELLANEOUS n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. INSTRUCTIONS [...]

2 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RE[...]

3 3 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instruction[...]

4 10. Grounding or Polarization — This product, when used with an optional AC adapter, may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try rever[...]

5 16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. c) If the product does not opera[...]

Radio and T elevision Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec[...]

7 WARNING • Keep the batteries away from children. • If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. • Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws. • The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled. • Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°[...]

8 Danger: Ignoring this Danger mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury. FOR SAFE USE BA TTERY HANDLING [...]

9 W ARNING 1. DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER. 2. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. • DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES. • DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR EXPOSE TO HEAT. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE. • DO NOT USE OLD AND NEW OR CH[...]

10 CAUTION 1. OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY. DO NOT USE THEM WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT. 2. DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES. 3. DO NOT USE CHARGEABLE AND UNCHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER. 4 WHEN CHARGING NiMH BATTERIES, CHARGE ALL FOUR (OR TWO) BATTERIE[...]

11 HANDLING W ARNING 1. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA’S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT’S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET. 2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MA[...]

12 CAUTION 1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. (WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES, DO IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS, AND DO NOT TOUCH BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.) CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBL[...]

13 BA TTERY HANDLING n This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Two CR-V3 lithium battery packs can also be used. (Olympus brand recommended.) n Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended. n AA manganese batteri[...]

14 CONTENTS Important safety instructions.......................................................2 For safe use ............................................................................8 Battery handling ......................................................................8 Handling ...............................................................[...]

15 Using the flash .......................................................................... 52 Using the flash modes .......................................................... 52 How to select the flash mode ............................................... 53 Auto-flash ............................................................................. [...]

16 Slide-show mode ...................................................................... 92 File number display .................................................................. 93 Card setup ................................................................................ 94 All-frame erase ........................................................[...]

17 n The 1,310,000-pixel CCD delivers the highest picture quality in its class. n The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital T ele mode* make possible photographs equivalent to 6X zoom. n Olympus high-recording mode lens equals those found on single lens reflex cameras. n A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with Panor[...]

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20 CHECKING THE CONTENTS Made in Japan Made in Japan Video cable RS-232C PC serial cable Instructions/W arranty card Static-free case Index labels (2 pieces) Software CD (containing software) Camera Strap CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 pieces) SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB) Instructions Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Conversion connector for Apple [...]

21 NAMES OF P AR TS Zoom lever (P. 51) Shutter release button (P. 36) Lens Card compartment cover (P. 28) Computer connector (RS-232C) (P. 112) Video output connector (P. 90) AC adapter connector (P. 27) Flash (P. 52) CAMERA Control panel (P. 23) Lens barrier (P. 42) Connector cover[...]

22 NAMES OF P AR TS (cont.) LCD monitor (P. 44) Viewfinder (P. 42) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 36) Threaded mount (bottom) Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P. 25) VIEWFINDER DISPLA Y Green lamp (P. 42) Autofocus mark (P. 42)/Backlighting correction mark (P. 54) LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 31) Flash mode button (P. 53) /Erase button [...]

23 CONTROL P ANEL LCD MONITOR Frame number Date Battery check Protect Time Recording mode Spot metering mode (P. 65) White balance (P. 69) Sequential shooting (P. 73) Flash mode (P. 52) Exposure compensation (P. 63) Card error (P. 131)/Card function (P. 75) Battery check (P. 33) Recording mode (P. 67) Number of storable pictures (P. 34) ISO (P. 71)[...]

24 A TT ACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera. Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.[...]

This camera uses four AA NiMH, alkaline, lithium or NiCd batteries, or two CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries or CR-V3 lithium battery packs are recommended. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera. Make sure that the camer[...]

26 LOADING THE BA TTERIES (cont.) Note: • Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries. • Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment. • If the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour, all the settings will reset to the default. • Read “BATTERY HANDLING” on page 8/13. These batteries cannot be used. [...]

27 An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) Note: • An Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used. • When in use for long periods, the AC adapter may get warm. This is normal. AC wall outlet AC adapter AC adapter connector Warning: Incorrect use may cause a fire [...]

28 Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. Make sure that the camera power is off. Open the Card compartment cover. Insert the SmartMedia card correctly as shown. Close the cover tightly. 4 3 2 1 Note: • Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- Olympus brand ca[...]

29 You can adjust the date and time. Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. • See page 37 for how to use the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP , then press the right arrow. Select the date order using the top/bottom [...]

30 ADJUSTING THE DA TE AND TIME (cont.) Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting, then press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting. Repeat until the minute is adjusted. • ’00 will appear for the year 2000. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. • For accur[...]

31 LEARNING THE BASICS TURNING ON THE POWER To turn on the camera in the Record mode (p. 41 ~ 82), slide open the lens barrier on the camera. • The remaining battery power, number of storable pictures and selected recording mode will be displayed on the control panel. To turn on the camera in the Display mode (p. 83 ~ 99), press the LCD monitor O[...]

32 LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card. When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected: The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp blink. When the card needs to be formatted: The Card error indicator on the c[...]

33 CHECKING THE BA TTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally. Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced. blinks and[...]

34 CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. • The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0. (p. 131) • The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode. See [...]

35 HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When holding the camera vertically, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. Proper Proper Improper Note: • Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. • Keep your fingers and the strap away from t[...]

ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER • Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. • If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance. (p. 50) Press t[...]

37 HOW TO USE THE MENU Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections. 3 2 1 1 3 2 To move the cursor vertically. Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally.[...]

38 LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) Press the top/bottom arrows to adjust the item. When finished, press the OK button to confirm the adjustment. Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu. 6 5 4 Note: • In the Record mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled[...]

39 TURNING OFF THE POWER Close the lens barrier halfway. Wait until the lens is recessed. • Do not push the lens barrier against the lens. Close the lens barrier all the way. • The power goes off. Close the flash. In the Display mode, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn it off. 5 4 3 2 1 Note: • The recorded images will remain in the [...]

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T AKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Slide open the lens barrier. Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 47) Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Press the Shutter release butto[...]

43 Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card. Note: • Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.[...]

T AKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR Open the lens barrier. Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. • Press the button again to turn off the monitor. Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCD monitor. • Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder. (p. 42) 2 1 44 1 1 T [...]

45 Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. • It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption. • It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used. • When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camer[...]

46 QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken. When the lens barrier is open, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice. • The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken. (p. 84) To return to the Record mode, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button or press the[...]

47 FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button [...]

48 AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Quick focus. (p. 60) 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the su[...]

49 3 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47) 4 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture[...]

50 WORKING RANGE The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞ . However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially with Telephoto shooting. Take pictures at a distance between 8" ~ ∞ . • Subjects closer than 8" may turn out to be out of focus[...]

51 ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting. Press the lever to W to choose Wide-angle shooting . Note: • When used with the 2X Digital Tele mode, you can take an approximately 6X zoom photograph. (p. 58)[...]

52 USING THE FLASH USING THE FLASH MODES If the flash is closed when use of the flash is necessary, the Orange lamp blinks. Push up the flash before use or to select a flash mode. Press the Shutter release button halfway when the Orange lamp goes off. When the Orange lamp stays lit, the flash is charged. Press the Shutter all the way to take the pi[...]

53 HOW TO SELECT THE FLASH MODE Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions. You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button. When the Flash is down, appears on the control panel and the flash is set to the OFF mode. (p. 56) Flash mode Use Auto-Flash (p. 54) Automatically fires in low-light and backl[...]

54 AUTO-FLASH In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash. RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”. Backlighting correction mark [...]

55 FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIV A TION) In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg. fluorescent light). SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZA TION FLASH The flash wi[...]

56 RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH + SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZA TION FLASH The flash will fire automatically during the first half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of people at night. OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) In the Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situation[...]

57 MACRO MODE You can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subject can be photographed fully within the frame. Open the lens barrier. Press the Macro/Digital Tele button to turn on the LCD monitor in the Macro mode. • appears on the control panel. Take a picture. Shooting Range: Approx. 8" ~ 31" 3 2 1 [...]

58 In the Digital Tele mode, the subject can be photographed (cropped to appear) twice as large. When used with the 3X optical zoom, you can take an approximately 6X zoom photograph. (p. 51) Open the lens barrier. Press the Macro/Digital Tele button twice to turn on the LCD monitor in the Digital Tele mode. • Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dia[...]

59 SELFTIMER Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. Open the lens barrier. Press the Selftimer button. • appears on the control panel. • When the LCD monitor is on, the icon will appear on the LCD monitor as well. Aim at your subject, and press the Shutter release button. • The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the Shutter re[...]

60 QUICK FOCUS With Quick Focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length of ∞ (infinity) or 8ft. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required. Open the lens barrier. Press the Shutter release button halfway while pressing the top or bottom arrow on the Jog dial depending on the distance to the subject. Press the top arrow to set it [...]

61 Note: • Quick Focus is not engaged if you remove your finger from the Jog dial before pressing the Shutter release button halfway. • Quick focus will be canceled after a picture is taken. Out of flash working range 2.5ft 3.3ft 5.6ft 15ft 16.4ft T W T W 2.5ft 3.3ft 5.6ft 15ft 16.4ft 8.5ft 13ft 13ft Quick focus working range 8ft Quick focus ?[...]

62 RECORD MENU You can select the following modes by pressing the Menu button then the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial in the Record mode (lens barrier open). (p. 37) Mode Use Exposure compensation For setting +/–2 compensation. (p. 63) Spot metering mode For obtaining the right exposure. (p. 65) Recording mode For selecting the recording mode.[...]

63 EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 0.5 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly white. Adjust – when the subject is mostly black. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and [...]

64 EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION (cont.) Note: • The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82) • Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation, it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark. In such a case, display th[...]

65 The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select SPOT using the top/bottom arrows on[...]

66 SPOT METERING MODE (cont.) Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. • appears on the control panel. • If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled. Take a picture. 5 4 Control panel Note: • The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but wil[...]

67 There are 5 recording modes. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the recording mode using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. 3 2 1 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE 1 3 2 4 [ 1/2 ] [ –1.5 ] [ ESP ] [ SHQ-TIFF ] [ 50[...]

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. • If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled. • To select SHQ-TIFF or SQ- HIGH, press the top arrow on the Jog dial for a couple of seconds at SHQ or SQ, respectively. • The selected recording mode appears on the contro[...]

69 WHITE BALANCE You can match the white balance to the light source by selecting Auto, (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten light) or (Fluorescent light). Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the white balance using the to[...]

70 WHITE BALANCE (cont.) Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. • If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled. • WB appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected. 4 Control panel Note: • Select AUTO in normal situations. • The Pres[...]

71 You can select the sensitivity. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the sensitivity using the top/bottom a[...]

72 Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. • If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled. • ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other than auto is selected. 4 ISO (cont.) Note: • The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film, but [...]

73 SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select SEQUENCE using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. 3 2 1 [...]

Note: • The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode. • This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically set). • Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 second or faster to prevent blurring due to camera movement, the resulting picture may be darker than expected. • The Sequence mode will be canceled when the power is turned off. ?[...]

75 P ANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the connecting direction (right, left, up, down) using the Jog dial. Take pictures by overlapping the edges of the images. • A maxi[...]

76 Press the Menu button again to cancel the Panorama mode. 5 Note: • The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used. • The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode. • Because the focus, the exposure, and the white balance are determined by the first picture, do not shoot overly bright/dark subjects su[...]

77 SHARPNESS You can select the image sharpness. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the sharpness using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. ?[...]

78 FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering system. It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer. ABOUT THE FILE NO. AND FOLDER NO. The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown. *Month: Jan. ~ Sep. = 1-9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C THE FILE NO. AND FOLDER NO. IN EACH MODE • NAME RESET[...]

79 Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the file numbering system using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. • If the Menu button is pressed be[...]

80 FILE NUMBER (cont.) Note: • When a card with a file number larger than the last file number is used, the file numbers will continue from the larger number. • When the maximum file number (9999) is reached, the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full yet, and no more pictures can be taken. • The setting will remai[...]

81 BEEP SOUND You can turn the operating beep sound on or off. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select ON or OFF using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel th[...]

82 SETTING RESET You can save your settings even after the power is turned off. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select RESET or HOLD using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. Press the OK button to save the setting. Pre[...]

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84 DISPLA YING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button with the lens barrier closed to set the camera to the Display mode. • The LCD monitor turns on automatically. The camera will check the card. • If there is a problem, blinks on the control panel. • If Card forma[...]

85 With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial, you can view the succeeding picture. With each press of the left arrow, you can view the preceding picture. [10-frame jump using the Jog dial] • With each press of the bottom arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames ahead. • With each press of the top arrow, you can view the picture 10 fra[...]

86 This function works when the lens barrier is closed. Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor. • It may take a few seconds before the picture is displayed. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding picture[...]

87 CLOSE-UP DISPLA Y MODE (3X INSPECTION) Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to enlarge. With each press of the Zoom lever toward T, the picture is enlarged 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, and 3X . • Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X. Use[...]

88 You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to protect. Press the Protect button. • appears on the LCD monitor. To cancel protection, press the Protect button again while the picture is displayed. • Protection setting/canceling a[...]

89 You can delete pictures you do not need. Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to erase. Press the Erase button to display the screen shown. Select YES using the Jog dial, then press the OK button. • One-Frame erase is also available in the Index-Display mode. (p. 86) • See page 94 for A[...]

90 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed on a TV. Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting. Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output connector of the camera and the input connector of the TV. Turn on the TV. Turn on the camera by pressing the LCD monitor ON/OFF button. Select a pi[...]

91 You can select the following modes by pressing the Menu button then the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial in the Display mode (lens barrier closed). (p. 37) Mode Use Slide-Show For a slide-show display. (p. 92) File No. display For displaying the file No. (p. 93) Function card mode N/A Card setup For performing All-Frame erase (p. 94) or Card fo[...]

92 You can run through all the stored pictures automatically. Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the speed using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. P[...]

93 FILE NUMBER DISPLA Y You can select either the file number or the frame number to be displayed. Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown . Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select FRAME No. or FILE [...]

94 CARD SETUP ALL-FRAME ERASE Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select using the Jog dial. • If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting [...]

Press the OK button again with YES selected to perform All-Frame erase. • When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor. • Protected frames will remain in the card, and the last frame will be displayed. (p. 88) • All-Frame erase is also available in the Index-Display mode. (p. 86) 6 95 Caution: • Be careful not to erase important pic[...]

96 CARD SETUP (cont.) CARD FORMA T Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select using the Jog dial. • If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the set[...]

Press the OK button again with YES selected to perform Card format. • When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor. 6 97 Note: • Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card. • Formatting will not[...]

98 INDEX-DISPLA Y ADJUSTMENT You can select the number of frames shown in the Index-Display mode. Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the number using the[...]

99 LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow. Select the brightness using the top/bottom arrows on the [...]

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4 ST ORING DA T A FOR PRINTING PICTURES OL YMPUS DIGIT AL CAMERA ● You can print the recorded images using a photo printer. ● Prints can also be made at a lab that supports the Digital Print Order Format system.[...]

102 PRINTING PICTURES There are many types of printing available with this camera. 1. Store printing data in the SmartMedia card (Card-Print) and make desired prints using a printer or a lab that supports the Digital Print Order Format system. Since the print order is already written in the card, you do not have to make orders at the lab. (With Car[...]

103 Mode Use Regular display For a regular display. Date print For storing data for Date-Print (card). (p. 104) Print reserve For storing data for pictures to be printed. (p. 105) ➠ ➠ ➠ Store printing data in the card and make prints using a printer or a lab that supports the Digital Print Order Format system. CARD-PRINT MENU You can select t[...]

104 CARD-PRINT (cont.) DA TE-PRINT (CARD) You can store data for printing the date with pictures. (p. 102) Close the lens barrier, turn on the LCD monitor and press the Print button to display the screen shown. Select DATE or TIME using the Jog dial. Press the OK button to save the setting. • If the Print button is pressed while the setting is be[...]

105 PRINT -RESERVE (CARD) You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system. (p. 102) Close the lens barrier, turn on the LCD monitor and press the Print button twice to display the screen shown. Select (1-frame) or (all-frame) using the Jog dial. • Select RESET to cancel all of the selections. • If the P[...]

106 Note: • The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed. • RESET erases all of the selections. • Functions may not work fully depending on the printer or the lab used. • It may take a while to store data in the card. CARD-PRINT (cont.) With (1-frame), select another picture using the Jog dial until all the selections are m[...]

Direct print is possible by inserting a recorded SmartMedia into the P- 330N/P-330 printer. [Main features] Single print Multi print (4/9/16-cut) Random print Print reserve (“Select with camera”) Close-Up print (1.5X/2X) Date print Mirror print Function card compatible (Template card) * Read the P-330N/P-330 instructions for details. 107 PRINTI[...]

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110 COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software: Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 98/95/NT 4.0 : Pentium or later CD-ROM drive 24MB RAM 45MB available HD space Standard RS-232C interface D-SUB 9-pin connector Monitor with thousands of[...]

111 INST ALLING PROVIDED SOFTW ARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions, including download, display, storage and panorama, your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master. For installation and operation, please refer to the software’s online documentation.[...]

112 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer’s platform. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Connect the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the D-SUB 9-pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer. ● Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port [...]

113 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Install CAMEDIA Master (provided). Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF before connecting. Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer’s serial port. Open the Connector cover on the camera, and connect the cable to the camera’s Computer connector. Turn on the personal com[...]

114 TRANSFERRING DA T A FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a[...]

115 USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master. Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. Click on [My Camera]. A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed. 3 2 1[...]

116 Place the cursor on the desired image and double- click on it. This will open the selected image. 4 TRANSFERRING DA T A USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer. Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. Select [Camera] - [Download All Images] on the menu bar. The computer will start transferring imag[...]

117 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master You can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software. MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected. You can try taking pictures again right after shooting, but may often miss the right moment for a good pict[...]

118 Select [Image] - [Instant Fix] on the menu bar. This will brighten the selected image. 2 CORRECTING BLURR Y IMAGES Backlight sometimes makes the whole image blurry, and an object which stands before the subject may be out-of-focus. Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image. However, you should note that it doesn’[...]

119 Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double-click on it. This will display the selected image. Select [Image] – [Filter] – [Sharpen] on the menu bar. Specify the degree of sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9, while comparing “Original” and “New”. When the desired result is obta[...]

120 This will sharpen the selected image. COMPOSING IMAGES WITH TEMPLA TES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master. Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double-click on it. This will display the selected image. 1 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master (cont.)[...]

121 Select [Image] - [Template Superimpose] on the menu bar. This will display the compose window. Select a template and click on [Apply]. This will display the preview image. When you are happy with the sample image, click on [OK]. The composed image will be displayed. There are a lot of functions for editing images in addition to those mentioned [...]

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124 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last? A Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used. Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries quickly. Kee[...]

125 Q Why do the subjects’ eyes sometimes appear red in pictures? A This “red-eye phenomenon” occurs with all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting. Use of the Red-Eye R[...]

126 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERA TING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. 1 The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier to turn on the power. (P. 31) 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. [ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 25) 3 The batteries are exhausted. [ Replace the batteries with new ones. (P. 25) 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function[...]

127 The flash does not fire. 1 The flash mode was set to the Off mode. [ Push up the flash to use it. (P. 52) The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode or Panorama mode. (P. 73/75) 2 The subject is lighted. [ Set the flash to Fill-In mode. (P. 55) The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor. 1 The camera is in the Record mode. [[...]

128 When the camera is connected to a computer, an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer. 1 The cable is not plugged in correctly. [ Connect the cable correctly. (P. 112) 2 The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier. (P. 31) 3 The batteries are exhausted. [ Replace the batteries with new ones (P. 25) or use the option[...]

129 7 The Quick Focus was used with the wrong focal range. [ Use the right Quick focus button on the Jog dial for the distance. (P. 60) The picture is too dark. 1 The flash was blocked by a finger. [ Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. (P. 35) 2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. [ Shoot within t[...]

130 SYSTEM CHAR T A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Printer (P-330N/P-330) TV Personal computer MO drive SmartMedia FlashPath PC card adapter AC adapter Camera TV[...]

131 ERROR CODES LCD monitor Error There is no card in the camera. Insert a SmartMedia card. No more photographs can be taken. Replace the SmartMedia, erase unwanted pictures, or transfer the data to a personal computer and free up space in the SmartMedia. A write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or the card is for Display mode only. The [...]

132 OPTIONAL ITEMS • Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras • AC Adapter • Camera Case • Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) • FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter • PC Card Adapter • NiMH Batteries • NiMH Battery Charger • SmartMedia Reader/Writer NOTES ON DISPLA Y AND BACKLIGHT • The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps us[...]

133 COMP A TIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DA T A • Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed with other Olympus digital cameras. • Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed with this camera.[...]

134 SPECIFICA TIONS Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording System : Digital recording (JPEG/TIFF in accordance with “Design rule for Camera File system/ DCF”, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) system support) Memory : 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB No. of storable frames : Approx. 2 shots (TI[...]

135 LCD monitor : 1.8" TFT color LCD display No. of pixels : Approx. 61,000 pixels On-screen display : Date/Time, Frame number, Protect, Recording mode, Battery check, File No. display, Card-Print, Menu, etc. Battery charging time for flash : Approx. 8 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries) Flash working range : W : Approx. 8'&ap[...]

136 Power supply : This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries, AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Two CR-V3 lithium battery packs can also be used. (Olympus brand recommended.) Do not use manganese batteries. Exclusive AC adapter (optional) Dimensions : 5'' (W) x 2.6'' (H) x 2.1'&[...]

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