Olympus C-150 manual

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DIGIT AL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL ● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your [...]

2 For customers in North and South America For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety , health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. T rademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corpor[...]

Introduction of the camera’s functions 3 Contents P . 4 Specifications P . 111 Index P . 113 For easily learning the fundamentals of taking pictures For fine-tuning the settings to get that particular shot For playing back and arranging pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate Printing pictures Troubleshooting and other informatio[...]

Contents 4 Contents ....................................................................................................4 1 Getting started 7 Names of parts ..........................................................................................7 Monitor indications .................................................................................[...]

5 Contents Recording movies ..............................................................................46 Zoom (Digital zoom) ................................................................................48 Using the flash ....................................................................................49 4 Adv anced shooting 52 Macro mode [...]

6 Contents 6 Useful functions 84 MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings ............................84 ALL RESET - Saving the settings ............................................................84 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards ......................................................85 Displaying shooting information INFO ...............[...]

7 1 Getting started Names of parts 1 Getting star ted Shutter button ~ P . 40 Flash ~ P . 49 Connector cover ~ P . 73 DC-IN jack ~ P . 16 Self-timer lamp ~ P . 53 Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Lens VIDEO OUT jack ~ P . 73[...]

8 Names of parts 1 Getting started Arrow pad ( ÑñÉí ) ~ P . 12 Zoom in ~ P . 48 Close-up playbac k ~ P . 69 Zoom out ~ P . 48 Index display ~ P . 70 Flash ~ P . 49 Monitor ~ P . 41 Battery compartment cover ~ P . 14 OK/Menu button( ) ~ P . 29 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) ~ P . 68 Playbac k button ( ) ~ P . 67 Shooting: T urns on/off the monitor[...]

9 1 Getting started Monitor indications ● Shooting mode Items Indications Ref. page 1 Battery check , P . 1 1 2 Shooting mode P , , , , , P . 37 3 Exposure –2.0 – +2.0 P . 63 compensation 4 Spot metering mode P . 54 5 White balance , , , P . 65 6 AF target mark [ ] P . 41 7 Macro P . 52 8 Flash mode , , P . 49 9 Self-timer P . 53 10 Record mo[...]

10 1 Getting started Monitor indications ● Playbac k mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor . Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below . ~ “Displaying shooting information” (P . 87) • The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been displayed from the index [...]

11 1 Getting started Monitor indications ● Battery check If the remaining battery power is low , the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use. Lights (Green) (The indicator turns off after several seconds.) Blinks (Red) Pictures can be taken.* Remaining power level: low [...]

12 1 Getting started 4 Advanced shooting P ANORAMA - Panorama shooting Y ou can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided. Connects pictures from left to r[...]

13 1 Getting started Attaching the strap 1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. • The strap can only enter from the lens side. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet. 3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose. Strap eyelet ?[...]

14 1 Getting started Loading batteries Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries. • CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged. • Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. Important 1 Make sure that: 2 Slide the battery compart[...]

15 1 Getting started Loading batteries • Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings if the camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed. Note 4 Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes batteries down inside. While pressing the mark, slide the cover in the direction of c . • If the battery compart[...]

16 1 Getting started Loading batteries Selecting batteries or the optional A C adapter In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can also use the following types of batteries or AC adapter . Choose the power source best suited to the situation. ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable) Because CR-V3 lithium battery packs have long[...]

17 1 Getting started Loading batteries • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. Y ou are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is comm[...]

18 1 Getting started Inserting/Removing a card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Card basics The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. 1 In[...]

● Inserting a card 1 Make sure that: 2 Open the card co ver . 3 Face the car d the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • When the card is inserted fully , you will feel it lock into place. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause [...]

20 1 Getting started Inserting/Removing a card ● Removing the car d 1 Make sure that: 2 Open the card co ver . 3 Push the card all the wa y in to unlock it, then let it return slowly . • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. 4 Hold the card straight and pull it out. 5 Close the card co ver . Releasing your finger quickly after pushing[...]

21 1 Getting started P o wer on/off ● When shooting pictures P ower on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. P ower off: Close the lens barrier . The camera turns off. TIPS • T o save battery power , the camera automatically enters the sleep mode (stops being active) after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera[...]

22 1 Getting started P ower on/off ● When playing bac k pictures P ower on: Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. P ower off: Press . The monitor and the camera turn off. TIPS • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant [...]

23 1 Getting started P ower on/off If the card is not recognized (card c heck) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically . If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. • All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. [...]

24 1 Getting started Selecting a language Y ou can select a language for on-screen display . This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press[...]

25 1 Getting started Selecting a language 6 Press Ññ to select a language, then press . 7 Press again to exit the menu. 8 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. SELECT GO ENGLISH FRANCAIS FRANCAIS DEUTSCH DEUTSCH ESPA Ñ OL OL[...]

26 1 Getting started Setting the date and time 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press í on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press Ññ to select the SETUP tab, then press í . 5 Press Ññ to select , then press í . • The green frame moves to the selected item. T op menu MODE RESET MODE MENU SETUP t[...]

27 1 Getting started Setting the date and time 6 Press Ññ to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Y ear/Month/Day), M- D-Y (Month/Day/Y ear), D-M-Y (Da y/ Month/ Y ear). Then press í . • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y -M-D. 7 Press Ññ to set t[...]

28 1 Getting started Holding the camera When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When using a vertical grip, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. T aking pictures using the monitor T aking pictures using the viewfinder • Clear pict[...]

29 2 Using the menus Menu items 2 Using the menus When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor . The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains the types of menu items that this camera has and how they work, using shooting mode screens. Press . The top menu is displayed. Select a menu [...]

30 2 Using the menus How to use the mode men u 1 Press to display the top menu. Press í . 2 Press Ññ to select a tab, then press í . T op men u CAMERA tab SETUP tab CARD tab Press É to return to the tab selection screen. É í Ñ ñ Arrow pad ( ÑñÉí ) PICTURE tab MODE RESET MODE MENU å SET CAMERA CARD PIC SCENE SELECT P ANORAMA ANORAMA PR[...]

31 2 Using the menus How to use the mode menu 3 Press Ññ to select an item, then press í . 4 Press Ññ to select a setting. Press to complete setting. Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting. The green frame moves to the selected item. T o return to select an item, press É or . • Items available for selection depends on the camer[...]

32 2 Using the menus Shortcut menus ● Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently-used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is P . 46 displayed in the still picture shooting mode. Sets the image quality and resolution. P . 59 Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ A simple press o[...]

33 2 Using the menus Shortcut menus ● Playbac k mode MO VIE PLA Y INFO Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a P . 71 slide show . This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played back. Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is P . 74 displayed while a movie frame is played back. Displays all[...]

34 2 Using the menus Mode menus CAMERA tab The MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items. ● Shooting mode CAMERA tab SCENE SELECT Selects the shooting mode from P . 38 (program auto), (portrait), (landscape), (night scene) or (self portrait). Allows you to shoot as close as P . 52 20 cm (0.7 [...]

35 2 Using the menus Mode menus ● Playbac k mode PLA Y tab Protects pictures from accidental erasure. P . 76 Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or P . 72 counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on the P . 93 card. SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current P . 84 camera settings when you turn off the power . Selects[...]

36 2 Using the menus Mode menus CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats the card, erasing all image data P . 23 stored on it. P . 85 SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current P . 84 camera settings when you turn off the power . Selects a language for on-screen display . P . 24 T urns the beep sound (used for warnings, P . 89 etc.) on and off. Adj[...]

37 3 Shooting basics Shooting modes 3 Shooting basics This camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shooting mode, select a shooting mode from PHOT O () , depending on shooting conditions and the effect you want. The factory default setting is P (PROGRAM AUTO). Y ou are able to shoot normally even if you do not select a shootin[...]

38 3 Shooting basics Shooting modes Self P ortrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Selecting shooting modes 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Press . • The top menu is dis[...]

39 3 Shooting basics Shooting modes TIPS • Refer to “List of functions by shooting mode” (P .109) for details of the functions for each mode. • Digital zoom and panorama shooting are not available in Self- Portrait mode. Note 4 Press Ññ to select the CAMERA tab, then press í . 5 Press Ññ to select SCENE SELECT , then press í . 6 Press[...]

40 3 Shooting basics T aking still pictures using the viewfinder 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Compose your picture while looking at the image in the viewfinder . 3 Press the shutter button gently (halfwa y) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights steadily . (focus lock) • If the orange lamp ligh[...]

41 3 Shooting basics T aking still pictures TIPS It is difficult to focus on the subject. T ~ “If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P . 44) The green lamp blinks. T Y ou are too close to the subject. T ake the picture at least 50 cm/1. 6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, sele[...]

42 3 Shooting basics T aking still pictures • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger . If it is pressed hard, the camera will move. • Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the battery is changed or removed. • Never open the card cover , remove the battery or discon[...]

43 3 Shooting basics T aking still pictures Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor • The camera records a wider area than the image in the viewfinder . • As you get closer to the subject, the actual image recorded becomes lower than the one in the viewfinder (see left). Viewfinder Camera movement does not occur easily and subjects can be se[...]

44 3 Shooting basics If correct focus cannot be obtained If the subject is difficult to focus on, lock the focus before shooting as explained below . This is called focus lock. How to loc k the focus 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 P osition the AF target mark on the subject you want to f ocus on. • When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point [...]

45 3 Shooting basics If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus 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 your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has[...]

46 3 Shooting basics Recording mo vies Y ou can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored as the other still pictures using the index function. 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press Ñ to select . • Movie recording is set and the camera returns to the shooting mode. •[...]

47 Recording movies 3 Shooting basics • Digital zoom does not work in the (movie) mode. • The camera enters the still picture shooting mode when the lens barrier is closed. ~ “ALL RESET - Saving the settings” (P . 84) • During movie recording, the flash is disabled. • It takes longer to store movies than still pictures. • The seconds [...]

Y ou can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times. 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Press Ñ . • The monitor turns on and the zoom bar appears. The subject is magnified by 1.3 times. 3 Press Ññ while looking at the image on the monitor . • Each time you press Ñ , the zoom magnification changes in the following sequen[...]

49 3 Shooting basics Using the flash • The flash does not fire in the movie record mode or during Panorama shooting. Note Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Press í () . • The monitor turns on. • The current flash setting is displayed. 3 Press í aga[...]

50 3 Shooting basics Using the flash • After the pre-flash, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far . Individual physical characteristics may also limit ef[...]

51 3 Shooting basics Using the flash • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement. Note  Flash off ( ) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations [...]

52 4 Adv anced shooting Macro mode shooting 4 Adv anced shooting The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. Y ou can also shoot subjects which are at a distance of over 50 cm (1.6 ft.). However , compared to shots between 20 cm and 50 cm, the camera may take more time to focus on the s[...]

53 4 Adv anced shooting Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer . Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. 1 Open the lens barrier fully . 2 Press É () . • The monitor[...]

54 4 Adv anced shooting Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (center-weighted average light metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (spot metering), a subject can be shot with optimal ex[...]

55 4 Adv anced shooting P ANORAMA - Panorama shooting Y ou can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided. Connects pictures from left to right. Connects pi[...]

56 4 Adv anced shooting P ANORAMA - Panor ama shooting 3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take your pictures. • Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. • Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. • When y[...]

57 4 Adv anced shooting 2 IN 1 - T aking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Y ou can combine two different subjects in one picture. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1, and press í . ~ “How to use the mode menu” (P . 30) ?[...]

58 4 Adv anced shooting 2 IN 1 - T aking two-in-one pictures • When the battery power is exhausted ( blinks), the flash automatically turns off. • The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens barrier is closed. Press to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot has been taken. The first picture will not be s[...]

59 4 Adv anced shooting Changing the record mode Y ou can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next[...]

60 4 Adv anced shooting Changing the record mode Still picture record modes Movie recor d modes • The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pict[...]

61 4 Adv anced shooting Changing the record mode 1 In the shooting mode top menu, press É to select (P . 29). 2 Press Ññ to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. • For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ. 3 Press . • Press again to exit the menu. MODE RESET MODE MENU CANCEL CANCEL SELEC[...]

62 4 Adv anced shooting Changing the record mode TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger 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 [...]

63 4 Adv anced shooting V arying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T , then press í . ~ “How to use the mode menu” (P . 30) 2 Press Ññ to select the exposure compensation value. • Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ – ] value to darken the image. 3 Press [...]

64 4 Adv anced shooting V arying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness (exposure). • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark. Note TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as s[...]

65 4 Adv anced shooting 2 Press . • Press again to exit the menu. 3 T ake the picture . Adjusting the White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper , the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setti[...]

66 4 Adv anced shooting Adjusting the White balance • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance mode other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor . • When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO, colors may appear different in the [...]

67 5 Playbac k Viewing still pictures 5 Pla yback 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Use the arrow pad to pla y back other pictures. 3 Press to cancel playback. • The monitor and camera turn off. Close-up playback ( Ñ ) (P . 69) Index display( ñ ) (P . 70[...]

68 5 Playbac k Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly . Every function also can be used like normal playback. 1 Press twice quickly (doub le-clic k) while in the shooting mode. • The cam[...]

69 5 Playbac k Viewing still pictures • Pictures cannot be stored in an enlarged state. Note 4.0X 4.0X Arrow pad ( ÑñÉí ) Close-up playbac k Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. 1 Use the arrow pad ( Éí ) to display the still picture you want to enlar ge. • Y ou cannot enlarge picture[...]

70 5 Playbac k Viewing still pictures Index displa y This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor . The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. 1 In the single-frame playbac k mode, press ñ . • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. É : Moves to the previous frame. í : Moves to the next frame. • T o retu[...]

71 5 Playbac k Viewing still pictures Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card one after another . Only the first frame of movies is played back. 1 Display a still picture, then press to display the top menu. 2 Press Ñ ( ) to star t the slideshow . 3 Press to stop the slideshow . • The slideshow will not stop until you [...]

72 5 Playbac k Viewing still pictures Picture Rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally . This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically . 1 In the playbac k mode top menu, select MODE MENU T PLA Y T , and press í . 2 Press Ññ and s[...]

73 5 Playbac k Use the Video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV . 1 Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off. Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jac k on the camera and the video input terminal on the TV . 2 T urn the TV on and switch to the video input mode. • For details of switching to video[...]

74 5 Playbac k MO VIE PLA Y - Viewing movies 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to displa y the picture with . ~ “Viewing still pictures” (P . 67) 3 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 4 Press Ñ to select MO VIE PLA Y . O" / 15" O" / 15" ERASE INFO MODE MENU MOVIE PLA Y Ar[...]

75 5 Playbac k MO VIE PLA Y - Vie wing movies 5 Press Ññ to select PLA YBA CK, then press . • The movie is played back. • After playback, the menu is displayed. PLA YBA CK : Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode. Press Ññ to select from PL[...]

76 5 Playbac k Protecting pictures Y ou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function. 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to displa y the picture you want to pr otect. ~ “Viewing st[...]

77 5 Playbac k Erasing pictures Single-frame erase This function erases the picture that is displayed on the monitor . 1 Press . • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to displa y the picture you want to erase. ~ “Viewing still pictures” (P . 67) 3 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 4 Press ñ to select . 5 Press Ññ to select YES, [...]

78 5 Playbac k Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. 1 In the playbac k mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP , and press í . ~ “How to use the mode menu” (P . 30) 2 Press Ññ to select ALL ERASE, then press . 3 Press Ññ to select YES, then press . • All the pictures are erased. [...]

79 5 Playbac k Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLA CK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned pictures and stores them as new pictures. : Cha[...]

80 5 Playbac k Editing still pictures • Y ou cannot create black and white movies. • Y ou cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient memory space on the card. Note Creating sepia-toned pictures 5 Select SEPIA, then press í . 6 Press Ññ to select SEPIA, then press . • The BUSY bar is displayed, then the camera returns [...]

81 5 Playbac k Editing still pictures • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card. • If the size of a picture is 640 x 480 or smaller , you cannot select 640 x 480. • If the size of a picture is 320 x 240, you cannot select . Note[...]

82 5 Playbac k INDEX - Creating an index 9 frames extracted from the recorded movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at one glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as still pictures. 1 Use the arrow pad to select a picture with . 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T INDEX, then press í . ~ “How to use the mode menu” (P . 3[...]

83 5 Playbac k INDEX - Creating an index TIPS • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. • An index consists of 9 frames. • Y ou cannot create an index if there is insufficient me[...]

84 6 Useful functions MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings 6 Useful functions This function lets you restore functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the factory default settings. When MODE RESET is set in the (movie) mode, the camera returns to the PHOT O (still picture shooting) mode. The following settings are not[...]

85 ALL RESET - Saving the settings 6 Useful functions Function Factory default setting Ref. page Monitor OFF P . 41 Shooting mode PHOTO (still picture shooting mode) P . 37 SCENE SELECT P (Program auto) P . 37 Digital zoom 1X P . 48 FLASH AUTO P . 49 0.0 P . 63 WB AUTO P . 65 HQ P . 59 OFF P . 52 OFF P . 54 ● Settings that ALL RESET returns to th[...]

86 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards 6 Useful functions 2 If the FORMA T screen is displayed, press Ññ to select YES. If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, press Ññ to select FORMA T , then press . When the FORMA T screen appears, press Ññ to select YES. 3 Press . • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. SELECT GO YES CAUTION ERA[...]

87 6 Useful functions Displaying shooting inf ormation This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P . 9). 1 Pressing É in the playbac k mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the m[...]

88 6 Useful functions Y ou can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor . ON : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Y ou can resume shooting anytime during REC VIEW . OFF : The picture being recorded to the card is not [...]

89 6 Useful functions T urning the beep sound off This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc. The beep sound can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. ON : There is a beep for warnings. OFF : There is no beep for warnings. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP TT OFF or ON, and press . ~ ?[...]

90 6 Useful functions FILE NAME • After the file number reaches 9999, it returns to 0001, and the folder number also changes (for example, from No. 100 to No. 101). • When both the folder and file numbers reach their maximum (999/9999), you cannot store any more pictures, even if the card is not full yet. Insert a different card. Note 1 In the [...]

91 6 Useful functions PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently . Approximately once a year is recommended. W ait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of[...]

92 6 Useful functions VIDEO OUT - Video output selection Y ou can select NTSC or P AL according to your TV’s video signal type. Set the video output before connecting the video cable to the camera. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV . Y ou can change the NTSC/P AL se[...]

93 7 Print settings How to print pictures 7 Print settings Several different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures.  Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a DPOF- compatible printer Store the print reservation data on the card. Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, [...]

94 7 Print settings How to print pictures TIPS • JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or SQ. By downloading these images to a personal computer , users can edit them using gra[...]

95 7 Print settings All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Y ou can set the number of prints and whether or not to include the shooting date and time. 1 Play bac k a still picture. • Y ou cannot print pictures with . 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLA Y T , and press í . • If print reservati[...]

96 7 Print settings Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. This function can also alter details (number of prints, date, etc.) of previously made reservations. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. 1 Play bac k a still picture. • Y ou cannot print pictures with . 2 In the to[...]

97 7 Print settings Single-frame reservation 6 Press Ññ to select x (number of prints) or (date/time) then press í . • x : See below . • : See below.  Set x (number of prints) Press Ññ to set the number of prints, then press . Ñ : Increases the number . ñ : Decreases the number .  Set (date/time printing options) Press Ññ to sele[...]

98 7 Print settings Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset all print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need. 1 Display a still picture with . 2[...]

99 8 Miscellaneous Error codes 8 Miscellaneous Possib le cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. There is a problem with the card, so the camera will not function. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no more information such as print reservation can be recorded. There are no pict[...]

100 8 Miscellaneous T roub leshooting The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly . The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode. There is condensation * inside the camera The camera is connected to a PC. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. Rel[...]

101 8 Miscellaneous The flash does not fire. P. 4 9 P. 5 0 P. 4 9 P. 5 5 The flash is set to the flash off mode. The subject is illuminated. The movie mode is on. Panorama mode is set. T roubleshooting No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. The lens barrier is closed. The power is off. The flash has not finished charging. The movie[...]

102 8 Miscellaneous T roubleshooting Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor . The power is off. The camera is in the shooting mode. There are no pictures on the card. The camera is connected to a TV . With the lens barrier closed, press to turn the monitor on. Press quickly twice, or close the lens barrier and then press to switch to [...]

103 8 Miscellaneous T roubleshooting The picture is too bright. The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. The subject was excessively illuminated. Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-) or change the camera position. P. 4 9 P. 6 3 The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your fing[...]

104 8 Miscellaneous T roubleshooting The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The lens was dirty . The camera may not be able to focus on the subject, even if the green lamp lights up. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently . Camera movement occurs easily with slower shutter speeds. W[...]

105 8 Miscellaneous Menu list  Shooting mode menus ( : P // / / ) T op men u T ab Function Setting Ref. page MODE CAMERA SCENE SELECT , , , P . 37 MENU , OFF , ON P . 52 OFF , ON P . 54 –2.0 to +2.0 P . 63 (in 1/2 EV steps) P ANORAMA P . 55 2 IN 1 P . 57 PICTURE WB AUTO, , , P . 65 , CARD CARD SETUP FORMA T , CANCEL P . 85 SETUP ALL RESET OFF [...]

106 8 Miscellaneous Menu list  Shooting mode menus ( ) T op men u T ab Function Setting Ref. page MODE CAMERA OFF , ON P . 52 MENU OFF , ON P . 54 –2.0 to +2.0 P . 63 (in 1/2 EV steps) PICTURE WB AUTO, , , P . 65 , CARD CARD SETUP FORMA T , CANCEL P . 85 SETUP ALL RESET ON/OFF P . 84 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P . 24 DEUTSCH, ESP AÑOL OFF , ON P . 89[...]

107 8 Miscellaneous Menu list T op men u T ab Function Setting Ref. page MODE PLA Y OFF , ON P . 76 MENU 0°, +90°, -90° P . 72 , P . 93 EDIT BLACK&WHITE BLACK&WHITE, P . 79 CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL P . 80 640 x 480, 320 x 240, P . 80 CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FORMA T P . 78, 85 SETUP ALL RESET OFF , ON P . 84 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS,[...]

108 8 Miscellaneous Factory default settings  Shooting mode AUTO OFF Shooting mode PHOTO (still picture shooting mode) SCENE SELECT P (Program auto) Digital zoom 1X Monitor OFF (turns off) HQ OFF 0.0 P ANORAMA OFF 2 IN 1 OFF WB AUTO REC VIEW ON FILE NAME RESET OFF  Playbac k mode OFF OFF INFO OFF OFF 0° 9  Other  0 ON ALL RESET ON ENGL[...]

109 8 Miscellaneous List of functions by shooting mode Shooting mode Function Digital zoom P ANORAMA 2 IN 1 WB CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME P                                                  ?[...]

110 8 Miscellaneous Camera maintenance 1 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Remove the battery . (If y ou are using an A C adapter , unplug the AC adapter from the camera first bef ore removing the plug fr om the wall outlet.) 3 Exterior: T Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very [...]

111 8 Miscellaneous 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)), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) PRINT Image Matching II Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 [...]

112 8 Miscellaneous Specifications Operating environment T emperature : 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 : T wo AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries One lithium CR-V3 battery pack AC adapter (optional) ● [...]

113 8 Miscellaneous Index A AC adapter ..................................16 Adjusting the monitor brightness ..........................88 AF target mark ..........................8, 9 ALL RESET ................................84 All-frame erase ....................78 All-frame reservation ............95 Arrow pad ...................................[...]

114 8 Miscellaneous Index N Night scene shooting ............37 No. of pictures in an index display..............................70 No. of storable still pictures ....9, 60 NTSC ..........................................92 O (OK/Menu) button ......8, 29 Orange lamp ..........................8, 40 Overcast ..............................65 P P AL ...[...]

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How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera.     Thank you for purcha sing an Olympus digital camera.     This manual provide s instructions on how to inst all the USB driver. To ens ure correct inst allation, re fer only to these installation procedures . DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DI[...]

2 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camer a to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future ref erence. About this manual  The information contained in this manual may be subject to change with out notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your lo cal O[...]

3 Macintosh Windows INDEX Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Macintosh (OS 9/X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Downloading i mage files using other OS (For other OS users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31[...]

4 F lowch ar t By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (o perating systems) may need a special setup befor e connecting to t he camera for t he first time. Follow the chart below. * Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function c[...]

Flowchart 5 • Whe n connecting t he camera to t he computer , make sure that there is sufficient r emaining battery power . When connected (trans mitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mo de nor will the camera’s power turn of f automatically . Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal[...]

6 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your comput er before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the comput er.     Windows 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Cont rol Panel” from the “Start” menu. 2 Double-click the “C[...]

Identifying the OS 7 4 A System Properties window will appear . Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” t o close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98” ( p.9). Users running W[...]

8 Windows Wi n do ws Using W indo ws 98/Me/2000/XP  Your computer is turned on and Windows is running.  If you are running any applications, quit them all.  You are recommended to power the camera using th e optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while th e computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off [...]

9 Windows Installing the USB driv er for Windows 98 (W hen using Windows 98/98 SE) If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE , you must install the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again. If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to[...]

Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98 /98 SE) 10 Windows 3 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver w ill start. 4 Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. 5 When the computer has restarted, installation is comple te. If the Olympus Windows Installer scr een appears, click ?[...]

11 Windows Connecting the c amera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the ca mera to your computer for the fi rst time. ( p.9) 1 Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. 2 After making sur e that the camera i s turned off, connec t th[...]

Connecting the camera to the computer 12 Windows 3 T urn the camera on . Camera wit h a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, th e lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (I f the[...]

Connecting the camera to the computer 13 Windows 4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, th e computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the message saying that the installatio n is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a “Remov[...]

14 Windows Confir ming the computer r ecognizes the came ra 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. 2 Make su re the “Remo vable Disk” icon appears in the window . There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a [...]

15 Windows Confir ming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, f ollow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed . 1 Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel” f rom the “Start[...]

Confirming the USB d river is installed 16 Windows 4 Confirm that “OL YMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category . If you cannot find the “OLYMPUS Digital Camera”, turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again . Users running Windows 98/98 SE start again fr om “Confirming [...]

17 Windows Downloading images to y our computer 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” f rom the “Start ” menu. 2 Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital came ra is r[...]

Downloading images to your computer 18 Windows 4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder . Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. 5 Double-click the “My Documents” icon on the desktop. If you cannot find the icon on the desktop, select “Explorer” o n the Start menu and double-click the “My Docum[...]

Downloading im ages to your computer 19 Windows The “My Documents” window is displayed. 6 Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • T o select all files, choose Ed it > Select all. When the imag e f[...]

20 Windows Disconnectin g the camer a fr om your computer If your OS is Win dows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/200 0/XP” ( p.21).     Windows 98 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the rig ht of the viewfind er or a card access l[...]

Disconnecting the c amera from your computer 21 Windows 4 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blink ing. 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 Remove the USB cable from your computer .     Windows Me/200 0/XP 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access[...]

Disconnecting the camera from y our computer 22 Windows 2 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar . The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. 3 Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. 4 When a message appears, click “OK”. 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 Remove th[...]

23 Macintosh Macintosh Using Mac OS (9/X)  Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running.  If you are running any applications, quit them all.  You are recommended to power the camera using th e optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while th e computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the mid[...]

24 Macintosh Connecting the c amera to the computer 1 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. 2 After making sur e that the camera i s turned off, connec t the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depend ing on the camer[...]

Connecting the camera to the computer 25 Macintosh 3 T urn the camera on . Camera wit h a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, th e green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the m ode dial to .[...]

26 Macintosh Downloading images to y our computer     Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save th em in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). 1 Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connect ed to the computer . 2 Double-click the “Dcim” folder . 3 Double-click the[...]

Downloading im ages to your computer 27 Macintosh Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001 .JPG” are displayed. 4 Double-click the “Macintosh HD” icon on the desktop. • The ca mera automatically assigns folder names a nd file names according to the following rules. • S erial numbers of i mage files run from 0001 to 99[...]

Downloading images to your computer 28 Macintosh The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. 5 Drag & drop the im age you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) t o the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). • T o select all images, click Edit > Select all. When the imag e file has be[...]

Downloading im ages to your computer 29 Macintosh     Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is n ot connected correctly, a malfunction occur s in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed . • If the card cover of the camera is opened wh ile c[...]

30 Macintosh Disconnecting the cam era fr om your comp uter 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. 2 Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “T rash”. 3 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blink ing. 4 Remove the USB cable from th[...]

31 Downloading image files using other OS (F or other OS users) Users running other OS ca nnot connect the camera directl y to a computer.     Windows 95     Windows NT     Mac OS before OS 9 You can download images direct ly to your computer using a n optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter . Does your c[...]

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