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    DIGITAL CAMERA D-580ZOOM C-460ZOOM X-400 REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
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    D-580ZOOM C-460ZOOM X-400 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
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    : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/
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    of the manual Introduction of the camera's functions. For shooting and learning the basic operations. 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
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    started 9 Names of parts 9 Camera 9 Monitor indications 11 How to use this manual 14 Attaching the strap 15 Loading the batteries 16 Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter 18 Inserting a card 20 Card basics 20 Removing the card 22 Power on/off 23 Startup/Shutdown
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    on 52 Night scene mode 53 Recording movies 55 Zoom 57 Using the optical zoom 57 Using the digital zoom 58 Using the flash 60 4 Advanced shooting 63 Macro mode shooting 63 Exposure compensation) . 77 Adjusting the white balance 79 Recording sound with still pictures 81 Recording
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    functions 105 ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings 105 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards 107 Displaying shooting information 109 Adjusting the monitor brightness 110 REC VIEW 111 Turning off the operation and beep sound 112 PW ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display setting 113 SCREEN
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    mode 132 ALL PRINT mode 136 ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode 138 Exiting direct printing 140 If an error code is displayed 141 9 Miscellaneous 142 Error codes 142 Troubleshooting 143 The camera does not work 143 The image quality is poor 147 Miscellaneous 149 List of menus 150 List of
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    Contents Specifications 157 Glossary of terms 159 Index 161 8
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    1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Shutter button P.45 Zoom lever (W/T• ) P.57, P.86, P.88 Flash P.60 Self-timer lamp P.66 1 Microphone P.81, P.83, P.94 Getting started Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting Lens mode. Extends automatically when you open the
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    pressed. Shooting mode button 1 ( : Virtual Dial) P.41 Macro button ( ) Flash mode button ( P.60 P.63 ) OK/Menu button ( ) P.32 Self-timer 84, P.85 Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode. Switches to the playback mode in the shooting mode. Battery compartment cover P.16 Tripod socket
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    Shooting mode Indications ,, , , ,, Ref. Page P.41 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ Flash charge , (lit) (Blinks) P.13 P.44 P.44 5 Macro mode 6 Flash mode 7 Sequential shooting 8 Self-timer 9 Record mode 10 Sound record 11 Resolution 12 Metering 13 Exposure
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    6 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Still picture Movie Getting started Items Indications Ref. Page 1 Print reservation, x 10 Number of prints P.121 2 Battery check , P.13 3 Sound record P.81 4 Protect P.95 5 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.73 6 Resolution 2288×1712, 1600×1200, 640×480, etc
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    camera is turned on. Lit (Green) (The indicator turns off after a while) Remaining power level: high. Blinks (Red) No indication Green lamp and orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blink. Remaining power level: low. Remaining power level: exhausted. Prepare new batteries. Replace with new
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    . Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunctions or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be Note absolutely avoided. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Reference pages describing
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    3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose. • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the
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    Loading the batteries This camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. 1 1 Make
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    default setting. Note Precautions when using batteries The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.13). 17
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    that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power. AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use
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    Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. • When the camera is connected to a PC or printer. • Carefully read the AC adapter's instructions before use. • When using an AC adapter, the AC adapter supplies power to the camera even if batteries are
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    Index area You can write down the card's contents. 2 Contact area Comes into contact with the camera's signal read 1 contacts. Getting started 2 Compatible cards • 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
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    is off. The monitor is off. 2 Open the card cover. Card cover 1 3 Face the card the correct way and Index area side of the card insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the
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    and pull it out. • Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens. Note • Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored. • Do not place
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    on/off When shooting pictures (Shooting mode) Power on: Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. If the lens does not extend when the
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    battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after that. The camera activates again as soon as you lightly press the shutter button or zoom
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    data cannot be restored. When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening the card cover. 1 The power is on when: or The lens is extended The monitor is turned on • Even if the monitor is turned off, the camera still consumes battery power when the lens is extended. The
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    1 Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) 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, one of the following screens will be
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    a language You 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. 1 2 Press . • The top menu is
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    to the selected item. 6 Press to select a language, 1 and press . Getting started 7 Press again to exit the menu. 8 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt GO TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. 28
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    Setting the date and time 1 Open the lens barrier fully. Getting started 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 1 3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. OK button Arrow pad 4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press . SETUP tab 5 Press to select , and press . • The green frame
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    . OK button • The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted. Note • The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 3 days. The settings will be canceled more
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    from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera to position the flash above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Correct grip: Horizontal grip Vertical grip 1 Getting started Incorrect grip: × • Clear pictures cannot be obtained
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    and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens. Arrow pad ( ) OK/Menu button 2 Press . The top
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    About the menus How to use the menus 1 Press to display the top menu. Press . 2 Press to select a tab, and press . Top menu CAMERA tab PICTURE tab OK button Arrow pad CARD tab CARD%SEtUP 2 Press to return to the tab selection screen. SEt CARD PIC CAM SETUP tab 33
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    to the selected item. or To return to select an item, press or . • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. Note • In the shooting mode, you can take pictures by pressing the shutter button even with the menu being displayed. • If
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    and (Sequential shooting). (Single-frame shooting) (movies) Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie. P.68 P.83 Sets the image quality and resolution Sets whether or not the monitor is turned on when the camera is turned on. If the monitor is set not to turn on, the top menu
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    when playing back a movie INFO MODE%MENU ERASE 2 About the menus Runs through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when the camera is playing back still pictures. P.90 MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. It is displayed when a movie is selected. P.92 INFO Displays all the
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    display the CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab 2 CAMERA tab ESP/ DIGITAL ZOOM (still pictures zoom. Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Allows pictures to be taken as close as 7 cm/2.8" from the subject. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards
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    Mode Menus CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab 2 CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.107 About the menus SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Sets the picture that is
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    or counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on the card. Adds sound to a still picture already taken. P.95 P.87 P.119 P.94 Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a new picture. Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new picture. Makes the file size smaller and
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    Mode Menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab 2 SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the P.105 About the menus power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P.27 Sets the picture that is displayed on the PW ON/OFF SETUP monitor
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    you to take still pictures and record movies. This camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.The factory default setting of the shooting
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    makes the settings for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode and metering, can be adjusted manually. (Portrait) Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. (Landscape + Portrait) Suitable for taking
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    . The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. If you use the flash, you camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed. (Movie) Lets you record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom
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    the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • Slide the lens ) Shooting basics Number of storable still pictures (P.74) Memory gauge (P.13) Flash standby/Flash charge This indicates the same status as the orange lamp
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    locked, when the green lamp lights steadily. (Focus Lock) • When the flash is ready to fire, the mark lights. Shutter button 4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture, and a beep sounds. • When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture
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    Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • Slide the lens barrier fully open
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    The orange lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed halfway. →The flash is charging. While the orange lamp is blinking quickly after shooting, the it is pressed hard, the camera may move, resulting in a blur. Note • Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter
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    easily and subjects is a little different from the may be difficult to see in 3 picture that the camera actually records. bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder. Shooting basics Tips Use the viewfinder for Use the monitor when you general snapshots
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    Taking still pictures Turning off the monitor You can set whether or not the monitor is turned on when turning the camera on in the shooting mode. 1 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 2 Press on the arrow pad (OFF). OK button Arrow pad 3 3 The monitor turned off. •
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    lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Shooting basics 3 2 Position the AF target mark on the subject
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    If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. Green lamp 5 Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button 3 TIPS The green lamp blinks. →You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 20 cm (7.9") away from the subject. If
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    and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, and return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. The
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    the shutter speed is not fixed to 1/30 second maximum when the flash is activated. Depending upon the subject or shooting conditions, shutter speed to to select , then press . • Night scene mode is set and the camera returns to the shooting mode. • The night scene mark appears on the monitor.
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    some shooting conditions or subjects. Note • The prior flash setting is maintained in the night scene mode. • The flash mode is set independently from the night scene mode. "Using the flash" (P.60) • Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod or set it on
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    movies You can record movies with this camera. Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the set and the camera returns to the shooting mode. MOVIE • On the monitor, the mark and the remaining recording time of the current memory card are displayed.
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    with movies" (P.83) 3 To use the zoom while shooting →Set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. "Using the digital zoom" (P.58) →Set to OFF, and you can use the optical zoom while shooting. "Recording sound with movies" (P.83) Shooting basics • During movie recording, the flash is disabled. • It takes longer to
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    limit, equivalent to 35 mm - 105 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 . Using the optical zoom 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 3 2 Push/pull the
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    the digital zoom 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press to select MODE MENU. 3 Zoom lever OK button Arrow pad 4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press . Shooting basics 5 Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, and
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    is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize Note the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement. • Turning the monitor off cancels the digital zoom, and the camera takes a picture at the specified optical zoom magnification. It will be automatically enabled the next time you
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    mode to your desired setting. • Each time you press , the flash mode changes in the following sequence: "Auto-flash" - " Red-eye reduction flash" - " Fill-in flash" - " Flash off". 4 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is set to fire, the orange lamp remains lit. 5 Press the shutter
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    bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon. The subject's eyes appear red. • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. Note • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre
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    flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light. Note Shooting basics Flash off ( ) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is Note recommended
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    allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects. Normal shooting With macro mode 1 Open the lens barrier fully. 4 • The lens extends and the monitor turns
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    you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, we Note recommend using the monitor. • If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved. 4 64
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    mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ and press . g"How to use the menus" (P.33) 2 Press press • Press to select ON, and . again to exit the menu. 3 Take the picture. OK button Arrow pad 4 • During super macro shooting, the zoom function or a flash is not available. Note • When taking
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    pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self seconds, and starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds with a beep sound, the picture is taken. • The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after
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    be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. ESP (Digital ESP) : Meters the center of the viewfinder and the area appropriate exposure for the subject. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → ESP/ , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.33) 4 2 Press
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    lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.105) Note • During sequential shooting, the flash is disabled. • If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether
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    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. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → PANORAMA, and press . "How to use
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    to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Note • During panorama shooting, sequential shooting is not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. 70
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    single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, Picture when played back select MODE MENU → CAMERA → 2 IN 1, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.33) • The 2 IN 1 mode is set. The subject is displayed on the monitor. OK button 2 Take
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    two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 mode shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. Note • When the batteries are exhausted ( is displayed), the flash automatically turns off. • The 2 IN 1 mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens barrier is closed. Press to cancel
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    on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate. Record mode Description Quality • A high quality mode. Clearer • Fewer images can be saved to a card. • Takes longer to store the images. File size Larger SHQ Uses • Good for printing. • Can be enlarged to A4 (210 mm x 297 mm
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    with sound without sound HQ 4 SQ 320 x 240 160 x 120 46 sec. 3 min. 6 sec. 48 sec. 3 min. 31 sec. The time remaining for recording movies (Total recording time) in the card is displayed on the monitor when the camera is set to the movie record mode ( ). Advanced shooting • The card memory
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    Advanced shooting Selecting a 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 (
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    again to exit the menu. • The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" Note (P.105) 76
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    you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result
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    compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's Note settings" (P.105) • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness. • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image
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    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 setting the WB (white balance), you can
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    setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's Note settings" (P.105) • White balance may not be effective under some 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
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    (P.33) Shutter button 2 Press press • Press to select ON, and . again to exit the menu. OK button Arrow pad 4 3 When recording starts, turn the camera microphone towards the source of the sound you want to record. • The BUSY bar is displayed during recording. Microphone Advanced shooting 81
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    ( ). • Recording is disabled in the panorama or two-in-one picture shooting. • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc. 4 • Sound recording may not be possible if there is insufficient space in the card memory. Advanced shooting 82
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    position are locked during movie recording. If you wish to use the zoom during Note movie recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. • The camera does not have a function to play back recorded
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    frames back. Playback Display the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. 3 Press to cancel playback. • The monitor and camera turn off. • If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor and
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    playback mode and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Press the shutter button halfway or to return to the shooting mode. • The camera returns to shooting mode, and is ready to take pictures. 5 • Press the shutter button all the way (fully) to return to the shooting mode
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    arrow pad to display the still picture you want to enlarge. Playback button ( ) Zoom lever • You cannot enlarge pictures with . 5 3 Pull the zoom lever toward . Arrow pad • The magnification increases each time the zoom lever is pulled. To return the picture to the original size (1x), push
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    Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such , pictures that have been edited on a PC Note and pictures taken with another camera. • New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off. Playback 87
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    1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Playback button ( ) Zoom lever 2 Push the zoom lever toward to enter the index display mode. 5 Arrow pad Playback • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. : Moves to the
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    Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. 1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.33) Playback button ( ) 2 Press to select 4, 9 or 16,
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    Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies are played back. 1 Press when running a slideshow for a long period of time. If batteries are used, the camera will stop the slideshow after about 30 minutes and turn off. 90
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    recorded sound is also played back along with the movie. 1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction 5 manual. 3 Press . • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV.
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    MOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Playback button ( ) 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with . "Viewing still pictures" (P.84) OK button Arrow pad mark Playback 5 3 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 4 Press to select
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    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 movie. Note • The camera does not have a function to play back recorded sound. You need to download the movie to a PC or connect the camera to a TV to play
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    from the subject. Note • If you re-record the sound, the original sound is erased. • You may not be able to record sound when there is insufficient card memory (the "CARD FULL" message is displayed). • Sound recording may pick up camera noises, such as button operation or shutter movement. • Once
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    Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function. 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Playback button ( ) 2 Use the arrow pad to
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    This function erases only the picture displayed on the monitor. The all-frame erase function can be used to erase all the pictures on the card at once. "All-frame erase" (P.97) 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Playback button ( ) Playback 5 2 Use the arrow pad to
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    " (P.33) Playback button ( ) 2 Press to select ALL ERASE, and press . 3 Press to select YES, and press . • All the pictures are erased. OK button Arrow pad CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt 5 CANCEL SELECt GO ALL%ERASE CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO Playback 97
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    editing operations are possible. BLACK&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. : Changes the picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as
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    &WHITE, and press . • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback mode. The black and white picture is stored as cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient Note memory space on the card. Creating sepia-toned pictures 5 5 Select SEPIA, and press .
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    press . 6 Press to select the new picture size, and press . • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback mode. The newly been edited on a PC, or when there is Note insufficient memory space on the card. 5 • If the size of the selected picture is 640 x 480, you
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    Longer than approximately 2 min. 30 sec. in SQ mode Movies with sound : Longer than approximately 30 sec. in HQ mode Longer than approximately 2 an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you
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    , and press . INDEX Playback • The 9 frames extracted from the movie OK appear as an index display, and the RESEt camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. CANCEL • If you want to select the frames again, SELECt GO select RESET and press and repeat the
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    varies depending on the recording time of the movie. Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card. EDIT - Editing a movie 5 Select EDIT, and press . 6 Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the part you want to keep
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    GO EDIt NEW FILE OVERWRItE CANCEL SELECt GO • The edited movie is stored and the screen returns to the playback 5 mode. Playback • You cannot edit movies with sound which were taken with another digital camera. Note • You cannot select NEW FILE if there is insufficient memory space on the card
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    This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the
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    ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings Functions that All Reset affects and their factory default settings Function Monitor DRIVE Shooting modes ESP/ DIGITAL ZOOM (still pictures) (movies) 6 WB Factory default setting ON (for still pictures) HQ (PROGRAM AUTO) AUTO OFF ESP 0.0 OFF (1x) OFF OFF
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    This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that
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    . • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO • Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note • Open the card cover. • Remove the battery. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. 6 Useful
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    button ( ) OK button Arrow pad When INFO is Off 6 When INFO is On • If the picture has been taken with a different camera, only the date/time, file number and battery level are displayed when INFO is set to On. Note • The file number used to specify an image when making non-DPOF
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    Adjusting the monitor brightness This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.33) 2 Press to adjust the brightness
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    resume shooting anytime during REC VIEW. : The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for ) • Press again to exit the menu. OK button Arrow pad 6 • If the batteries are running low when you take a picture with the monitor off and REC VIEW is
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    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. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → → OFF or ON, and press . "
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    PW ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display setting You can select a picture to be displayed on the monitor when turning the camera on or off. It is already registered. If there is no picture registered, nothing is displayed when the power is turned on or off. 6 • When you have made all the settings
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    power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the PW ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. "PW ON/OFF SETUP - Power to cancel the currently registered picture and register a new one. To register a new picture, select RESET and press . If you select
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    . SCREEN%SEtUP SEt AS PW ON/OFF SCREEN OK CANCEL SELECt • You cannot register pictures and movie frames that cannot be played back on this camera. Note 6 Useful functions 115
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    is best for you when transferring images to a PC. File name settings RESET : The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file number returns to No. 0001. This method is useful when grouping files on
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    PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to the mode menu. OK button Arrow pad 6 • If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from step 1. Note Useful functions 117
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    the output signal type You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. If you select the wrong video signal type, the recorded pictures will not be played back properly on your TV. Switching the
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    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. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out
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    device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. • The allowable number of pictures for DPOF reservation is 999 frames per card. • Print reservation may not be available if there is insufficient card memory. In this case, the CARD FULL message is displayed
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    2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.33) • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it. Select KEEP and press . 3 Press to select (all
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    All-frame reservation 5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select x. * *0 * SELECt GO SELECt SEt GO Select . * NO DAtE tIME SELECt GO Set the number of prints Press to set the desired number of prints, and press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press Step
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    . Playback button ( ) 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.33) • If data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it. Select KEEP and press . OK button Arrow pad
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    Single-frame reservation 5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE : Sets the number of prints SINGLE PRINt and date/time. → Go to Step 6. END MORE SINGLE PRINT : Sets single-frame print. CANCEL The date/time settings are not available. The print reservation is set. Return
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    Single-frame reservation Set the date/time printing data Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, and press . NO DATE TIME : The pictures are printed without the date and time. : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting date. : All the pictures with print reservation are
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    Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset the print reservation data. One is to reset the print reservation data for all the frames. The other is
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    Resetting print reservation data 6 Press to select CANCEL. • The selected print reservation data is canceled and the camera returns to the screen in Step 5. SINGLE PRINt END MORE CANCEL Single-frame reservation menu screen 7 When there are not any other print reservation data
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    with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is PictBridge? ... It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. STANDARD ... All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. Selecting
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    of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera's USB connector. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed
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    Printing pictures When the camera is connected to picture. "PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode" (P.132) Prints all the pictures stored on the card. "ALL PRINT mode" (P.136) Prints one picture in multiple layout format. "PRINT to the instruction manual of your printer. 8 Direct printing (PictBridge) 130
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    Printing pictures Using the simple print method The following is the simplest way of printing a picture. This prints one copy of the selected picture. The date or file name will not be printed. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press . • The PRINT
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    mode/MULTI PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Zoom lever 2 Press to select the paper size, then press . • PRINT mode: Go to step 3. • MULTI PRINT mode: Go to step 4. 8 • When the PRINT
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    your printer. Printing pictures PRINt PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS StANDARD StANDARD SELECt GO 5 Press to select the picture you want to print. • Press the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index format. You can then select the pictures you want to print from the index. 6 Select
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    Printing pictures Set a SINGLE PRINT reservation Press . • Press when the reservation. is displayed to cancel Print reservation mark is displayed. Set MORE print reservations SELECt CANCEL c Press . • Print information setting screen is displayed. PRINt MORE d Press to select the item
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    Printing pictures e When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press . • The screen displayed in Step 5 appears. • 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.
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    Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL PRINT, then press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press to select the paper size, then press . • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to STANDARD. Go to
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    Printing pictures DATE ( ) If you select WITH, pictures are printed with the date and time. FILE NAME ( ) If you select WITH, pictures are printed with the file name. 5 Press . • The PRINT screen is displayed. 6 Print the pictures. • Press to select OK or CANCEL, then press . PRINt OK
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    Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press to select the paper size, then press . • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and
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    Printing pictures 4 Print the pictures. • Press to select OK or CANCEL, then press . PRINt OK OK CANCEL Printing starts. The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. CANCEL CANCEL SELECt GO • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT
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    Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select . • The message is displayed. EXIt SELECt GO 2 Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. 3 Remove the USB cable from the printer. 8
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    manipulated settings on the camera. while making settings on the camera. There is a problem with Turn off the camera and the printer and/or printer. Check the printer PRINT ERROR camera. and remedy any problems before turning 8 the power on again. TIPS • If an error code other than those
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    or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC. The card contains no pictures. Record pictures. The selected picture has a problem, therefore it cannot be played back on this camera. The card cover is open. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC
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    Troubleshooting The camera does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The power is off. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. P.23 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. Reload the batteries correctly
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    Troubleshooting There is a problem with the card. Refer to the "Error codes". P.142 The flash does not fire. Possible cause Corrective action The flash is set to the Select a flash mode other than flash off. flash off mode. The subject is illuminated. If you want the flash to fire on a
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    power is off. Close the lens barrier, and press monitor on. to turn the The camera is card. pictures. There is a problem with the card. Refer to the "Error codes". The camera is camera has been If the camera is left for about 3 days with the P.17, P.29 9 left with the batteries batteries
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    Troubleshooting The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. Possible cause P.105 No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera. Possible cause Corrective action The video output signal is incorrect. Set the video output signal
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    out darker than their natural colors in the image. Corrective action Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. Shoot within the flash working range. Select a flash mode other than flash off. Set the flash to fill-in mode, or use the spot metering mode. Higher shutter
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    Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause Corrective action The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping When you take a picture with the flash off mode in a night scene or a dark situation, use a tripod, or hold the camera firmly. The lens was dirty. Clean
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    after connecting to the printer with a USB cable. Turn the camera off and start again from step 1 of "Connecting the camera to a printer". The printer does not support PictBridge. Refer to the printer's instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. Ref. Page P.129 - 9 Miscellaneous 149
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    List of menus Shooting mode menus ( / / / / Top menu Tab Function MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ PICTURE CARD SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM*1 (still pictures) PANORAMA*1 2 IN 1*2 WB CARD SETUP ALL RESET / ) Setting ESP, Ref. Page P.67 -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 P.77 ON, OFF P.58
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    List of menus Shooting mode menus ( Top menu Tab MODE MENU CAMERA ) Function ESP/ PICTURE CARD SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM WB CARD SETUP ALL RESET PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON) Setting ESP, Ref. Page P.67 -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0,
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    mode menus (Still picture) Top menu Tab Function MODE MENU PLAY Setting ON, OFF 0°, +90°, -90 Ref. Page P.95 P.87 EDIT CARD SETUP 9 INFO ERASE BLACK & WHITE SEPIA CARD SETUP ALL RESET PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP VIDEO OUT , P.123, P.121 START P.94 BLACK & WHITE, P.99 CANCEL SEPIA
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    List of menus Playback mode menus ( Top menu Tab MODE MENU PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAYBACK INFO ERASE ) Function INDEX EDIT CARD SETUP ALL RESET PW ON/OFF SETUP VIDEO OUT Setting Ref. Page ON, OFF P.95 OK, RESET, CANCEL P.102 OK, RESET, CANCEL P.103 ALL ERASE, P.
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    List of factory default settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Zoom Monitor ESP/ DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 WB FILE NAME (movies) (still pictures) AUTO OFF OFF (PROGRAM AUTO) Wide ON ESP 01 VIDEO OUT PW ON/OFF SETUP 1 * Setting differ according to the region where the camera is sold. 154
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    9 ESP/ 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9* 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 - 9 - DIGITAL ZOOM 9 9 9 9 9 - 9 PANORAMA 9 9 9 9 9 - - 2 IN 1 9 9 9 9 - 9 - WB 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 R(Still pictures) - - - - - - 9 R(Movies) 9 9 9 9 9 9 - CARD SETUP
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    available blower, and wipe gently with a commercially available lens cleaning paper. Card: → Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the batteries and card from the camera, and keep it in a cool, dry place that is ventilated well
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    recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 - 512 MB) No. of storable pictures When
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    ) Power supply : 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. AC adapter (optional) Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot protrusions) Weight : 165 g (0.4 lb) (without batteries or card) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION
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    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 graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web
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    only takes up part of the screen. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain . To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color
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    . 121 Arrow pad 10 84 Auto focus 52 Auto-flash 61 AV cable 91 B Batteries 16 , Battery check 13 Battery compartment cover . . 10 16 Beep sound 112 C Camera movement warning . . . . 11 Card 20 , Card check 26 Card cover 9 21 CARD SETUP 107 , Close-up playback 86 Connector cover 9 91
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    113 Q QUICK VIEW 85 R REC VIEW 111 Rechargeable batteries 18 Record mode 73 Recording sound 94 Recording sound with movies 83 Recording sound with still pictures 81 Red-eye reduction flash . . . .61 Remaining power level 13 , Remaining recording time. . . . 11 55 Resetting
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    24 Slideshow 90 Spot metering 67 SQ 73 Startup/Shutdown screen 26 , Strap 15 Strap eyelet 9 15 Sunlight 79 Super macro mode 65 Z , , , Zoom lever 9 57 86 88 T , Top menu 33 Total recording time 12 74 Tripod socket 10 Tungsten 79 Two-in-one pictures . . . . 71
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    .olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http:// www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises
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    DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL 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
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    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. For the latest information on the product, please
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    Windows INDEX Flowchart 4 Identifying the OS 6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP 8 Macintosh (OS 9/X 23 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users 31 3 Macintosh
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    USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. 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
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    etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals. • QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on the provided software CD. • If you want to process images, make sure to download them
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    Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer from the "Start" menu. 2 Double-click the "Control Panel" icon. 3 Double-click the "System" icon. The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your version of Windows
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    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. Identifying the OS If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to "Installing the USB driver for Windows 98" ( p.9). Users running Windows Me
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    that there is sufficient remaining battery power. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE 9 Connecting the camera to the computer 11 Confirming the computer recognizes the camera 14 Confirming the USB driver is installed 15 Downloading images to your computer 17
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    the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in driver. Proceed to "Connecting the camera to the computer" ( p.11). 1 Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click "USB Driver". If the USB driver
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    98/98 SE) 3 Click "Continue". The installation of the USB driver will start. 4 Click "OK" to restart your computer and the installation is complete. 5 When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click "Close" and remove the CD-ROM
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    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) 1 Some camera models have SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY a "USB" setting in the menu. Make sure that "PC" is selected before
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    . When this screen appears, use the arrow pad to select "PC" and SELECt GO press the OK button. Power switch Arrow pad OK button 6 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the
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    " 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. When the camera is connected to the computer, none
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    Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another "Removable Disk". If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly. Turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and connect again, or proceed to "Confirming the USB driver
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    camera as a Removable Disk, follow 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" from the "Start" menu. 2 Double-click the "System" icon. 3 The System
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    Windows Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that "OLYMPUS 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
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    to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a "Removable Disk". If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the camera's power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or the battery power is low) Make sure that
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    Downloading images to your computer 4 Double-click the "100olymp" folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.jpg" are displayed. • The camera from 100 to 999. • When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned the next number. • Months January through
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    image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or
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    on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model. Refer to your camera's reference manual. Lamp 2 Double-click the "My Computer" icon
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    card access lamp is not blinking. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed. Lamp 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access
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    Disconnecting the camera from your computer 2 Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" Hardware" window appears. 4 When a message appears, click "OK". 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows If the window returns the following message when you
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    accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. If you are running Mac OS X, the connection to the computer and downloading the
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    SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY a "USB" setting in the menu. Make sure that "PC" is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera does not have this setting. For details on how to [SETUP] tab Arrow pad Menu button operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual. 2 Insert
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    new device. Power switch Arrow pad OK button The computer recognizes the camera automatically and an "Untitled" icon appears on the desktop. If you cannot find this icon, turn off the camera and connect again. Mac OS X When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software
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    , or if an error message appears when you doubleclick the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the camera's power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or the battery power is low) the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card) Check that
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    Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.JPG" are displayed. • The camera folders run from 100 to 999. • When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned the next number. • Months January through September are
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    image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or
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    "File > Close" and exit the Apple Image Capture software. At this time, the camera is indicated as "unlabeled". If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or may have other problems. 29 Macintosh
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    that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed. 4 Remove the USB cable from the camera. Card access lamp Lamp 5 Remove the USB cable from your computer
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    connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 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
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    .olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http:// www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises
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DIGITAL CAMERA
D-580ZOOM
C-460ZOOM
X-400
REFERENCE MANUAL
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Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL