Page 1: Digital Camera
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Page 2 C-60 ZOOM 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.
Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-60 ZOOM RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 4: Composition Of The Manual
Contents P. 4 Names of parts P. 8 Getting started P. 15 Introduction to the camera's functions Using the menus P. 27 Basic photography Shooting basics P. 35 Advanced shooting P. 58 Find out how to adjust settings manually for Adjusting the image more creative control P.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Composition of the manual ........3 Names of parts .
Page 6 Contents If correct focus cannot be obtained ......46 Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) ..46 When Auto focus does not work (Subjects that are difficult to focus on) .
Page 7 Contents 5 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode ..........79 Selecting still picture record modes .
Page 8 Contents CARD SETUP — Formatting cards ......115 Monitor brightness adjustment ......117 Beep —...
Page 9: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Self-timer/Remote control Flash P. 53 lamp P. 65, 66 AF sensor Microphone P. 75, 77, 98 Lens Lens barrier Remote control receiver P. 66 Strap eyelet ~P. 15 Speaker Power lamp ~P. 21 Zoom lever (W ~P. 51, 90, 91 Shutter button ~P.
Page 10 Names of parts (Flash mode) button P. 55 Green lamp P. 40 (Erase) button P. 101 Orange lamp (Macro/Spot) button P. 62, 63 P. 40, 55 (Protect) button P. 100 Viewfinder (Playback) button P. 21, 89 P. 42 AF target Arrow pad mark P.
Page 11: Monitor Indications
Monitor indications Indications during shooting P 1/800 F2.8 P 1/800 F2.8 ISO 100 HQ 2816x2112 HQ 2816x2112 When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON Indications during still picture playback 100-0018 100-0018 SIZE: 2816x2112 F2.8 1/800 ISO100 ’04.07.01 12:30 ’04.07.01 12:30...
Page 12 Monitor indications Items Indications Ref. page Shooting mode , P, A, S, M, P. 35 Shutter speed 8 to 1/1000 P. 59 Aperture value F2.8 to F8.0 P. 58 Exposure compensation –2.0 to +2.0 P. 84 Exposure differential –3.0 to +3.0 P.
Page 13 Monitor indications Items Indications Ref. page ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, P. 83 ISO400 White balance P. 85 Print reservation P. 127 Number of prints x2 to x10 P. 128 Protect P. 100 File number 100-0018 — Date '04.07.01 P. 24 Time 07:15, 12:30, 17:45 P.
Page 14: Memory Gauge
Monitor indications Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when the camera is storing a still picture you have just taken on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The memory gauge does not appear during movie recording.
Page 15: How To Use This Manual
Sets the camera to any of the modes shown. Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using CAMEDIA Master software (contained on the provided CD-ROM).
Page 16: Getting Started
Note • Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 17: Battery/Card Basics
Battery/Card basics Battery basics This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion Lithium ion battery battery (LI-10B/12B). This battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the...
Page 18: Card Basics
Do not touch. Compatible xD-Picture Card: xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer). Before use, Note be sure to format the card on this camera.
Page 19: Loading/Unloading The Battery/Card
Battery/Card basics Loading/Unloading the battery/card Make sure the camera is turned off: ● The lens barrier is closed. ● The monitor is turned off. ● The green lamp is off. Power lamp ● The power lamp is off. Green lamp Lens barrier Monitor Battery/card compartment...
Page 20 Battery/Card basics • If the battery is removed within 3 seconds after the power is turned off, the settings saved in the mode may be canceled. Note • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could affect the number of storable pictures or remaining recording time.
Page 21: Using An Optional Ac Adapter
Battery/Card basics Using an optional AC adapter In addition to the provided battery, an optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter can be used. An AC adapter is useful when performing time-consuming tasks such as downloading images to a computer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the region the camera is being used.
Page 22: Power On/Off
Power on/off Shooting mode Power on: Open the lens barrier. The monitor turns on. The camera turns on in the shooting mode (the power lamp lights). Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway across the lens).
Page 23: Startup/Shutdown Screen
Power on/off • The camera automatically enters the sleep mode* to save power when the power is left on and no operations are performed. The Note camera activates again as soon as you operate any button. Sleep time interval can be set. P.
Page 24: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)
Power on/off If the card is not recognized (Card check) 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.
Page 25: Date/Time Setting
Date/time setting Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded pictures, be sure to set them correctly. Available modes Examples of settings available in the mode. In other modes, make settings in MODE MENU. P. 28, 31 Set the mode dial to , then open the Power lamp...
Page 26 Date/time setting Press to move to the year setting. Press to set the year. When the year is set, press to move to the month 2004. 01. 01 setting. ● Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set. SELECT ●...
Page 27: Language Selection
Language selection You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available modes Open the lens barrier. ●...
Page 28: Using The Menus
2 Using the menus What are the menus? When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. You can make a variety of function settings on this camera using the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. Top menu ●...
Page 29: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus The instructions below show how to use the menus using the P mode screen. Press to display the Press to select a tab, then top menu. Press press Top menu CAMERA tab SCENE MODE MENU DRIVE AUTO MONITOR OFF...
Page 30 How to use the menus Press to select the item Press to select the option for the selected you want to set, then press item. Press to complete your setting. ● Press again to exit the ALL RESET menu and return to ENGLISH shooting.
Page 31: Shortcut Menus (Shooting/Playback)
Shortcut menus (shooting/playback) P, A, S, M, top menu SCENE, top menu CARD SETUP MODE MENU MONITOR OFF top menu top menu top menu (for still pictures) (for movies) MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU MODE MENU MONITOR OFF Selects self-timer shooting or remote P.
Page 32: Mode Menu (Shooting)
Allows pictures to be taken as close as P. 64 4 cm/1.6" from the subject. PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with P. 71 Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. * SCENE can be selected when the mode dial is set to SCENE.
Page 33 MODE MENU (shooting) 2 IN 1 Combines two still pictures taken in succession P. 73 and stores them as a single picture. FUNCTION Lets you add special effects to pictures P. 74 (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA). INFO Selects whether to display all the P.
Page 34: Mode Menu (Playback)
MODE MENU (shooting) SLEEP Sets the time before the sleep mode P. 122 (idle mode) begins. MY MODE SETUP Registers settings you customized. P. 108 FILE NAME Selects how to name files and folders of P. 123 images to be saved. PIXEL MAPPING Checks the CCD and image processing P.
Page 35 MODE MENU (playback) EDIT tab Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a P. 99 new picture. CARD tab CARD SETUP Erases all image data stored on the card or P. 102, formats the card. P. 115 SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P.
Page 36: Shooting Basics
3 Shooting basics Shooting modes Set the mode dial (and also set the MODE MENU as needed) to select the appropriate shooting mode depending on the type of shooting conditions. • Rotating the mode dial may return some settings to the factory default settings even when ALL RESET is set to OFF.
Page 37 Shooting modes SCENE Scene shooting Enables you to select one of the following scene shooting modes available in the menu. “How to use the menus” (P. 28), “MODE MENU (shooting)” (P. 31) • SCENE can be selected on the MODE MENU only when the mode dial is set to SCENE.
Page 38 Shooting modes Movie recording Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. “Movie recording” (P. 49) My Mode Enables you to make settings manually and register them in the mode dial's mode so you can call up your own shooting mode whenever you want. Also, if you like the current settings you are using in the mode, you can shift them to the...
Page 39 Shooting modes Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. “Shutter priority shooting” (P. 59) Setting the shutter speed higher lets Setting the shutter speed lower you capture fast-moving action blurs a moving subject, giving...
Page 40: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent camera movement. Correct Horizontal Vertical grip grip Flash Lens When shooting vertically using the flash, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens.
Page 41: How To Press The Shutter Button
How to press the shutter button Point the camera towards the subject. Place the AF target mark on the subject. Half press Press the shutter button slowly and gently (halfway). ● When the focus and exposure (brightness) Green lamp are locked, the green lamp on the monitor P 1/800 F2.8 and next to the viewfinder light steadily.
Page 42: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the monitor You can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed. Using the camera with the monitor on will shorten the life of the battery. You are recommended to turn off the monitor if you do not need it.
Page 43: Taking Still Pictures Using The Viewfinder
Taking still pictures TIPS • The monitor turned off. T If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically, and another 15 minutes later, the lens is retracted. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the monitor on. •...
Page 44 Taking still pictures TIPS • The subject cannot be focused on. “If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 46) • The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 20 cm (7.9") away from the subject. If you use the super macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 4 cm (1.6") from the subject.
Page 45: Comparison Of The Monitor & Viewfinder
Taking still pictures Comparison of the monitor & viewfinder LCD Monitor Viewfinder You can check the picture area Camera movement does not occur easily and subjects can that the camera actually be seen clearly even in bright records. places. Little battery power is used.
Page 46: How To Turn Off The Monitor
Taking still pictures How to turn off the monitor You can set the monitor to turn on or off when the camera is powered on in the shooting mode. Press ● The top menu is displayed. Press The monitor turns off (MONITOR OFF). ●...
Page 47: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
Page 48 If correct focus cannot be obtained Green lamp Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. P 1/800 F2.8 HQ 2816x2112 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
Page 49: When Auto Focus Does Not Work (Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On)
If correct focus cannot be obtained When Auto focus does not work (Subjects that are difficult to focus on) Under the following conditions auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject ( P.
Page 50: Movie Recording
Movie recording Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. The optical zoom is not available. Available modes Set the mode dial to ● The remaining recording time is displayed on the monitor.
Page 51 Movie recording • The flash cannot be used. • It takes longer to store movies than still pictures. Note • The remaining recording time depends on the selected record mode, free space available on the card, etc. Notes for recording movies over a long time •...
Page 52: Zoom
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 12x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications.
Page 53: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom
Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM Using the digital zoom — Available modes Zoom lever In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON, and press “How to use the menus” (P. 28) ● Press again to exit the menu and the subject is displayed on the monitor.
Page 54: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting You can select a flash mode appropriate to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. P. 57 The flash modes are as follows: Auto-flash (No indication) Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
Page 55 Flash shooting Flash off The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Page 56: Using The Flash
Flash shooting Using the flash Available modes Press the (flash mode) button button Shutter button repeatedly until the desired flash mode indication appears. Mode indication Auto-flash 1/30 F2.8 SLOW SLOW ● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the selection screen disappears. HQ 2816x2112 Take the picture.
Page 57 Flash shooting Mode Flash mode Auto-flash – – – – SLOW – SLOW – : Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting * Available flash modes and the factory default settings depend on the shooting mode (P, A, S or M) registered in the mode.
Page 58: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. This function is also useful for adjusting the contrast of images.
Page 59: Advanced Shooting
4 Advanced shooting Aperture priority shooting Available modes Mode dial Set the mode dial to A. Set the aperture value. To increase the aperture value (F-number), press To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press Take the picture. The aperture value is displayed in green Aperture value (F-number) The aperture you have set will provide optimum A 1/600 F5.6...
Page 60: Shutter Priority Shooting
Shutter priority shooting Available modes Mode dial Set the mode dial to S. Set the shutter speed. To set a faster shutter speed, press To set a slower shutter speed, press Take the picture. The shutter speed is displayed in green Shutter speed The shutter speed you have set will provide S 1/750 F2.8...
Page 61: Manual Shooting
Manual shooting Available modes Mode dial Set the mode dial to M. Set the aperture value and shutter speed. To set a faster shutter speed, press To increase the aperture To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press value (F-number), press To set a slower shutter speed, press Take the picture.
Page 62: Fulltime Af - A Reliable Time-Saving Way To Focus
FULLTIME AF — A reliable time-saving way to focus Focusing is performed repeatedly without having to press the shutter button halfway. The focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T FULLTIME AF T ON, and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 63: Selecting The Metering Area
Selecting the metering area There are 2 ways of measuring the brightness of a subject: Center-weighted metering and spot metering. Center-weighted metering Meters the brightness over a wide area with emphasis on the center of the screen. This method is used when you do not want to let the brightness of the surrounding area affect the picture.
Page 64: Macro Mode Shooting - Taking Close-Up Pictures
Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures Macro shooting allows you to shoot from as close as 30 cm (1.0 ft) to a subject while the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum T position. You can fill the entire frame with a very small subject. As the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered and optimal exposure is obtained when is set, the picture turns out well.
Page 65: Super Macro Shooting
Super macro shooting This mode lets you shoot a small subject that macro shooting cannot capture. You can shoot from as close as 4 cm (1.6") to a subject with the zoom lever pressed to the maximum W position. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T...
Page 66: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T . Press “How to use the menus” (P. 28) ● Press again to exit the menu.
Page 67: Remote Control Shooting
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T .
Page 68 Remote control shooting TIPS • If the camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control. T The remote control may be too far away from the camera. Move the remote control or change your position as necessary so that the remote control signal can reach the camera, then press the shutter button again on the remote control.
Page 69: Sequential Shooting Bkt
Sequential shooting There are 3 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting ( ), AF sequential shooting ( ) and auto bracketing (BKT). Drive mode : Shoots 1 frame. : Shoots a maximum number of 3 frames (in the HQ mode) sequentially at approximately 1 frame/sec. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame.
Page 70: Auto Bracketing - Shooting Pictures Sequentially With A Different Exposure For Each Frame Bkt
Sequential shooting Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. During auto bracketing, exposure is changed for each frame. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus.
Page 71 Sequential shooting Press to select the number of frames to shoot (x3 or x5), then press ● In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only x3 is available. ● Press twice to exit the menu. SELECT Take pictures. ●...
Page 72: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using CAMEDIA Master software (contained on the provided CD-ROM). Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA.
Page 73 Panorama shooting Shutter Shutter button button Keeping the area in the frame at the edge of the screen in mind, position the camera so that the same area appears in the frame for the next picture. Compose the picture so that the section that appeared at the right edge of the previous picture (or the left edge if you are connecting pictures from right to left) appears at the left edge of the next picture (or the right edge if you are connecting pictures from right to left).
Page 74: Taking Two-In-One Pictures 2 In 1
Taking two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 Allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Playback of two-in-one picture Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1. Press “How to use the menus”...
Page 75: Function - Adding Special Effects To Pictures
Taking two-in-one pictures • During two-in-one (2 IN 1) shooting, the following functions are not available: Panorama shooting, Sequential shooting , AF sequential Note shooting , Auto bracketing (BKT), recording sound with pictures , histogram display. • When taking two-in-one (2 IN 1) pictures in the TIFF record mode, the pictures are saved with the same resolution in the JPEG format.
Page 76: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When is set to ON, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture.
Page 77 Recording sound with still pictures • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. Note • It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. •...
Page 78: Recording Sound With Movies
Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. Available modes T ON, and In the top menu, select press “How to use the menus” (P. 28) ● Press again to exit the menu. Recording starts at the same time as shooting.
Page 79: Using The Optional Accessories
Using the optional accessories The appropriate setting must be made in the MODE MENU when an optional underwater housing is attached to the camera. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T ACCESSORY T (underwater housing), and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 80: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure
5 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For information on the image size for each record mode and the number of remaining pictures and remaining recording time for the card, see the table on page 80.
Page 81 Record mode Record mode and the number of storable pictures The approximate number of pictures that can be stored is determined by dividing the memory capacity of the card by the file size of the pictures. When a card is inserted into the camera, the number of storable pictures is displayed on the monitor.
Page 82: Selecting Still Picture Record Modes
Record mode Movie record modes Movie data is stored until the card is full. ● Remaining recording time on the card that you are using is displayed in the movie ( ) mode. Record mode Resolution 320 x240 (15 frames/sec.) 160 x120 (15 frames/sec.) •...
Page 83: Selecting Movie Record Modes
Record mode When you selected TIFF in step 1 TIFF TIFF 2816x2112 Press to select a resolution. 2560x1920 2272x1704 2048x1536 CANCEL SELECT When you selected SQ1 or SQ2 in step 1 Press to select a resolution. Press Press to select HIGH or NORMAL. 2560x1920 2560x1920 HIGH...
Page 84: Iso Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.
Page 85: Exposure
Exposure In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure by selecting the exposure compensation value. After adjusting the exposure, you can check the picture on the monitor. Available modes Press...
Page 86: White Balance Wb
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
Page 87: Sharpness
White balance • Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting. • White balance may not be effective under certain light sources. Note • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor. •...
Page 88: Contrast
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of the image. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T CONTRAST, and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 89: Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 90: Playback
6 Playback Viewing still pictures Shutter button Press the (playback) button. ● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) ● Even if you press in the shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode instantly. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
Page 91: Close-Up Playback
Viewing still pictures Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged Zoom lever 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Display the picture you want to enlarge. ● Pictures with cannot be enlarged. Push the zoom lever toward ●...
Page 92: Index Display
Viewing still pictures Index display This function lets you show several pictures on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. You can also select the number of frames displayed on the monitor. “Selecting the number of pictures”...
Page 93: Slideshow
Viewing still pictures Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of a movie is played back. Display a still picture. Press to select in the top menu. ● The slideshow starts. ●...
Page 94: Picture Rotation
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. Display the picture you want to rotate. ●...
Page 95: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies This function lets you play back or edit movies. Display a picture with P. 89 In the top menu, select MOVIE PLAY. “How to use the menus” (P. 28) MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE MOVIE PLAYBACK...
Page 96 Viewing movies The MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is displayed. MOVIE PLAYBACK Press to select an item. PLAYBACK PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie FRAME BY FRAME FRAME BY FRAME again. FRAME BY EXIT FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time.
Page 97: Index - Creating An Index
Viewing movies INDEX — Creating an index Movies can be displayed as indexes of 9 still frames. Indexes can be saved on the card as still pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode as movies (see below). Record mode when the movie is shot Record mode when stored as an index SQ2 (1024 x 768)
Page 98: Playback On A Tv
Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.
Page 99: Recording Sound
Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Select the still picture you want to add sound to. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T “How to use the menus”...
Page 100: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures This function lets you change the image file size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Use this function to make the image file size smaller needed for instances such as attaching the picture to e-mail. Display the still picture you want to edit.
Page 101: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures It is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single- frame/all-frame erase function. button Display the picture you want to protect. Press the (protect) button. The picture is now protected.
Page 102: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Recorded pictures can also be erased. You can select either single-frame erase or all-frame erase. Notes: • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.
Page 103: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all still pictures and movies on the card. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP and press “How to use the menus” (P. 28) Press to select ALL ERASE, then CARD SETUP press ALL ERASE...
Page 104: Useful Functions
7 Useful functions ALL RESET — Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you save the current camera settings when the power is turned off. Available functions for ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If ALL RESET is set in one mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback.
Page 105 ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings ALL RESET: Functions that reset to factory default settings when set to ON Factory default Functions Ref. page settings SCENE P. 36 F2.8 P. 58 SHUTTER 1/1000 P. 59 P. 84 MONITOR P. 45 ZOOM 38mm P.
Page 106: Short Cut
SHORT CUT Two shortcut menus (A, B) on the top menu can be replaced with the functions listed in the table below when the camera is in a shooting mode other than This is useful when you want to go quickly to MODE MENU frequently-used functions.
Page 107: Registering Functions To The Shortcut Menus
SHORT CUT Registering functions to the shortcut menus Assign functions to the A and B positions on the top menu. MODE MENU MONITOR OFF Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SHORT CUT, and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 108: Using The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu Available modes Press to display the top menu. ● The function you have registered in the shortcut menu appears on the top menu. Press to select the function. ● The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that menu function.
Page 109 MY MODE SETUP — Registering customized settings in the mode This lets you customize function settings for shooting and register them in the mode on the mode dial. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also register the current settings in the mode so that they can be called up any time for shooting with this mode.
Page 110 MY MODE SETUP — Registering customized settings in the mode Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T MY MODE SETUP, and press “How to use the menus” (P. 28) Press to select an item you want to set, then press SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND...
Page 111: In The Mode
MY MODE SETUP — Registering customized settings in mode When selecting CURRENT in Step 2 MY MODE SETUP MY MODE SETUP SET CURRENT SETTING Press to select SET, then press ● The current camera settings are registered in mode. CANCEL When selecting RESET in Step 2 MY MODE SETUP MY MODE SETUP...
Page 112: Info - Displaying Shooting Information On The Monitor Info
INFO — Displaying shooting information INFO on the monitor This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds. For details on the information displayed, refer to “Monitor indications” (P. 10). Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T INFO T ON or OFF.
Page 113 INFO — Displaying shooting information on the monitor Available modes Press in the top menu to display the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON). ● To turn INFO off, press again to bring up the top menu and press (OFF).
Page 114: Histogram Display - Displaying The Brightness Distribution Of Still Pictures
Histogram display — Displaying the brightness distribution of still pictures While you are taking still pictures or playing them back, you can display a histogram on the monitor that shows the brightness and contrast of your subject. You can also display the darkest shadows and brightest highlights directly on the image.
Page 115 Histogram display — Displaying the brightness distribution of still pictures Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T T ON, then press “How to use the menus” (P. 28) ● Press again to exit the menu. Available modes Press...
Page 116: Card Setup - Formatting Cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with this camera. If you are going to use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera before use.
Page 117 CARD SETUP — Formatting cards Press to select YES. FORMA FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL CAUTION ERASING ALL Press to start formatting. ● The BUSY bar is displayed to show the progress of formatting. • Do not perform any of the following actions during formatting as they may render the card unusable: Note Open the battery/card compartment cover, remove the battery,...
Page 118: Monitor Brightness Adjustment
Monitor brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T , and press “How to use the menus” (P. 28) Press to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press ●...
Page 119: Shutter Sound - Setting The Shutter Sound
SHUTTER SOUND — Setting the shutter sound You can select from either one of 2 shutter sounds emitted when the shutter button is pressed. You can also select the volume of each kind of sound from LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume.
Page 120: Volume - Adjusting The Playback Volume
VOLUME — Adjusting the playback volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie. You can select the volume from LOW or HIGH. Select OFF when you want to turn the sound off completely. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 121: Pw On/Off Setup - Power On/Off Display/Sound Volume Setting
PW ON/OFF SETUP — Power on/off display/sound volume setting You can select whether to display the startup/shutdown screen or adjust the sound volume when the power is turned on/off. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T PW ON/OFF SETUP, and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 122: Rec View - Checking The Picture Immediately After Shooting
REC VIEW — Checking the picture immediately after shooting You can select whether 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. You can release the shutter during REC VIEW.
Page 123: Sleep - Sleep Timer
SLEEP — Sleep timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode (idle mode) if the time you have set has passed with no operations being performed. To activate the camera again, operate any button (press the shutter button or arrow pad, etc.). Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 124: File Name - Assigning A File Name
FILE NAME Assigning a file name — When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer.
Page 125: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions
PIXEL MAPPING — Checking the image processing functions 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. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the PIXEL MAPPING function to ensure that it operates correctly.
Page 126: Print Setting (Dpof)
8 Print setting (DPOF) How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF.
Page 127 How to print pictures Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 128: Applying Print Reservation To A Card
Applying print reservation to a card Play back a still picture. ● You cannot enter (print reservation) on pictures with In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T “How to use the menus” (P. 28) ● If print reserve data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears.
Page 129 Applying print reservation to a card Press to set x (number of 100-0018 prints). ● Up to 10 can be set. 0 cancels print reservation. ’04.07.01 12:30 Increases the number. SELECT Decreases the number. To apply print reservation for When setting is complete, press other frames, press ●...
Page 130: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
9 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
Page 131: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. ● For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Page 132: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT MODE SELECT compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this ALL PRINT screen to select the print mode. You can choose MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX from the following print modes.
Page 133: Printing Basics
Printing pictures Printing basics Print an image using the most simple printing method. You can make a print of each image. The date and file name are not printed. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select PRINT, then press Zoom lever ●...
Page 134: Print Mode/Multi Print Mode
Printing pictures Press to select OK, then press PRINT ● Printing starts. ● If you select CANCEL and press , the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE CANCEL SELECT screen. CANCEL SELECT ● When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the screen in step 4.
Page 135 Printing pictures to select framed or unframed, PRINT PAPER then press . Go to step 5. SIZE SIZE BORDERLESS OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a STANDARD STANDARD blank frame. ON ( The image is printed filling the SELECT entire page.
Page 136 Printing pictures Set a SINGLE PRINT reservation Print resevation Press mark is displayed. ● Press when the picture with displayed to cancel the reservation. FILE:100-0018 SELECT PRINT CANCEL MORE Set MORE print reservations Press ● The PRINT INFO screen is displayed. Press to select the item you PRINT INFO...
Page 137 Printing pictures When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press ● The screen displayed in Step 5 appears. The settings you have made are displayed. ● To print more than one picture in PRINT and/or MULTI PRINT mode, repeat Steps 5 and 6 and make single and/or multiple print reservations for all the pictures you want to print.
Page 138: All Print Mode
Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL PRINT, then press ● The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT Press to select the paper size, then PRINT PAPER...
Page 139 Printing pictures Press to select the item you want PRINT INFO to set, then pressd DATE WITHOUT ● Press to select the item, then press FILE NAME WITHOUT ● If PRINT INFO cannot be set with your SELECT SELECT printer, go to Step 6. ●...
Page 140: All Index Mode/Print Order Mode
Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press ● The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT...
Page 141 Printing pictures Print the pictures. PRINT ● Press to select OK or CANCEL, then press CANCEL Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and CANCEL SELECT the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. ● When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Page 142: Exiting Direct Printing
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT ● The message is displayed. REMOVE USB CABLE Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Page 143: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not Disconnect the camera connected to the...
Page 144: 10 Miscellaneous
10 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a or it cannot be different card. If the problem recognized. persists, format the card. If NO CARD the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.
Page 145 Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with Use image processing the selected picture and software to view the picture it cannot be played on a PC. If that cannot be PICTURE ERROR back on this camera. done, the image file is damaged.
Page 146: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Open the lens barrier to turn on P. 21 the camera. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.
Page 147 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. There is a problem with the Refer to “Error codes”. P. 143 card. The viewfinder display is not clear. There is condensation* in Wait until the camera dries —...
Page 148 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is out of focus. The subject is too close. Position the camera more than P. 63, 64 0.2 m/0.7 ft. from the subject and take the picture. To take pictures closer than 0.2 m/0.7 ft., use the super macro mode.
Page 149 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The flash does not fire. Super macro mode is set. The flash does not fire in the P. 64 super macro mode. Set OFF. Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in the P.
Page 150 Troubleshooting Recorded pictures do not turn out well. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use focus lock to focus on the P. 46 was taken. subject and then shoot. The camera moved when Hold the camera correctly and P.
Page 151 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is too bright The aperture value is small Increase the aperture value. Or P. 58 in the A (M) mode. set the camera to the P mode. The shutter speed setting Increase the shutter speed or P.
Page 152 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The colors of pictures look unnatural. Indoor lighting can affect Set the white balance according P. 85 the picture’s colors. to the lighting. No white in the picture. Include something white in the P.
Page 153 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. The power is off. Press the (playback) button. P. 21, 89 The camera is in the Close the lens barrier and press P. 89 shooting mode.
Page 154 Troubleshooting When the camera is connected to a PC or Printer. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera is not recognized by the PC. The USB driver has not It is necessary to install the USB — been installed. driver for Windows 98/98SE.
Page 155: Menu Directory
Menu directory P/A/S/M/ mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CAMERA SCENE P. 36 P. 65, 66 DRIVE P. 68 ±0.3 ±0.7 ±1.0 AUTO P. 83 –2 - 0.0 - +2 P. 57 NOISE P. 88 REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM P.
Page 156 Menu directory Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CAMERA P. 113 PICTURE TIFF 2816x2112 P. 79 2560x1920 2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 2560x1920 2272x1704 2048x1536 HIGH 1600x1200 NORMAL 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 AUTO P. 85 SHARPNESS –2 - ±0 - +2 P.
Page 157 Menu directory Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU SETUP REC VIEW P. 121 P. 117 HIGH SHUTTER SOUND P. 118 HIGH SLEEP 30SEC P. 122 1MIN 3MIN 5MIN 10MIN MY MODE SETUP CURRENT P. 108 CANCEL RESET ALL RESET CANCEL CUSTOM To the CUSTOM screen.
Page 158 Menu directory mode Top menu Setting Ref. page P. 65, 66 P. 79 P. 24 CARD SETUP P. 115 mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CAMERA P. 65, 66 AUTO P. 83 DIGITAL ZOOM P. 52 ACCESSORY P.
Page 159 Menu directory Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU PICTURE P. 79 SHARPNESS –2 - ±0 - +2 P. 86 CONTRAST –2 - ±0 - +2 P. 87 CARD CARD SETUP P. 115 SETUP ALL RESET P. 103 ENGLISH P.
Page 160 Menu directory mode (still pictures) Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU PLAY +90˚ P. 93 0˚ -90˚ P. 125 P. 98 EDIT 640x480 P. 99 320x240 CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE P. 102 FORMAT P. 115 SETUP ALL RESET P.
Page 161 Menu directory mode (movies) Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE P. 102 FORMAT P. 115 SETUP ALL RESET P. 103 ENGLISH P. 26 FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO PORTUGUES PW ON/OFF SCREEN P. 120 SETUP VOLUME HIGH...
Page 162: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance Cleaning the camera Close the lens barrier and turn off the camera. Remove the battery. P. 18 ● If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet. Exterior T Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Page 163: How To Replace The Battery (Cr2025) Of The Remote Control Device
Camera maintenance How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. Remove the old battery and insert a new battery (CR2025) with the battery facing up as shown.
Page 164: Specifications
Image pickup device 1/1.76" CCD solid-state image pickup 6,370,000 (gross) Lens Olympus lens 7.8 mm to 23.4 mm, f2.8 to f4.8, 7 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Photometric system...
Page 165 –20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 30% to 90% (operation) 10% to 90% (storage) Power supply Only an Olympus LI-10B/12B lithium-ion battery AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional) Dimensions 99.5 mm x 58.5 mm x 41.5 mm (W) X (H) X (D) (3.9"...
Page 166: Glossary
Glossary A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the...
Page 167 Glossary DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
Page 168: Glossary P
Glossary P (Program) Mode Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot. PictBridge A standard that allows connection of digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers and enables direct printing. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image.
Page 169: Index
Index CARD SETUP.....102, 115 (erase) button ....9, 101 Card access lamp....9, 40, 41 (flash mode) button....9, 55 Center-weighted metering ....62 (macro/spot) button..9, 62, 63 Charger.........16 (playback) button ..9, 21, 89 Close-up playback ....90 (protect) button ....9, 100 Connector cover ....9, 20, 97 2 IN 1 ..........73 CONTRAST........87 A/V OUT jack......9, 97...
Page 170 Index Monitor brightness adjustment ......117 Green lamp.......9, 40 MOVIE PLAY ........94 MOVIE PLAYBACK ......94 Half press ........40 Movie recording ....37, 49 HIGH (Record mode)....79 MY MODE SETUP .....108 Histogram display ....113 My mode .......37 HQ ..........80 Night-Scene shooting .....35 INDEX...........96 NOISE REDUCTION ....88 Index display ......91...
Page 171 Index Single-frame shooting ....68 REC VIEW........121 Slideshow ......92 Record mode ......79 Slow synchronization SLOW ..54 Recording sound ....98 Slow synchronization with red-eye Recording sound reduction flash SLOW..54 with movies ......77 Speaker ..........8 Recording sound with Sports shooting ......36 still pictures ......75 Spot metering ......62...
Page 172 Index White balance.......85 Wide-angle W .......51 xD-Picture Card ......17 Zoom lever ....8, 51, 90, 91...
Page 173 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. +49 40 - 23 77 3-0 / Fax +49 40 - 23 07 61...
Page 174 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
Page 175 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
Page 176 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 177 Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X...
Page 178 Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
Page 179 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
Page 180 Identifying the OS 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” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 181 Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: 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 the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
Page 182: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
Page 183 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 184: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
Page 185 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on in Lens barrier (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some button or models which require you to press button (monitor) button or button.
Page 186 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Page 187: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...
Page 188: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
Page 189 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
Page 190: Downloading Images To Your Computer
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
Page 191: Folder Name
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. File name Folder name (Example) (Example) Serial number...
Page 192 Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. 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).
Page 193: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 194 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off.
Page 195 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
Page 196 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ......... 24 Downloading images to your computer........26...
Page 197 Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
Page 198 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on in Lens barrier (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some button or models which require you to press button (monitor) button or button.
Page 199 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
Page 200 Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
Page 201 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Page 202 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
Page 203 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model.
Page 204 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your computer have a USB interface?
Page 205 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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8 Print Setting (DPOF)

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