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    DIGITAL CAMERA X-550 D-545 ZOOM C-480 ZOOM Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of your camera. Basic Operation Shooting Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings Troubleshooting Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
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    How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). Basic Manual This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-tofollow explanations on how to
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    easier to use. Settings P. 68 6 To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. To use OLYMPUS Master. Printing pictures P. 76 7 Connecting the camera to a computer P. 90 8 Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list
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    25 Record mode 26 Still picture record modes 26 Movie record modes 27 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 27 To change the record mode 28 Recording pictures 29 Relationship between the internal memory and the card 29 Using a card (optional 30 Card basics 30
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    an index 60 Editing a movie 61 Displaying detailed shooting information 63 Protecting pictures 63 Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP 64 Erasing pictures 65 Single-frame erase 65 All-frame erase 66 Formatting 67 6 Settings 68 Saving camera settings (ALL RESET 69 Changing
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    direct printing function 77 Printing pictures 78 Other print modes and print settings 81 If pictures and movies 102 Printing pictures 103 To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master 105 9 Appendix 106 Troubleshooting 107 Error codes 107 Troubleshooting 109 Camera
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    Table of Contents 10 Miscellaneous 123 Menu list 124 List of factory default settings 128 Modes and shooting functions 129 Names of parts 130 Camera 130 Monitor indications 132 Index 135 7
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    use them confidently? Now all you have to do is simply press the buttons on your digital camera. By setting the menus, you can easily do things like adjust the coloration of your picture or select the picture that is displayed at power on. Just display a menu on the monitor and use the buttons
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    the shooting button and playback button This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken. To switch between the two modes, use # and $. Press $ on its own
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    Basic operation How to use the shooting button and playback button (Turning the camera on in playback mode With the camera off, press $. 1 • The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. POWER switch (The monitor turns on. (The lens is retracted. #
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    HQ HQ 2288 1712 5 • The subject is displayed on the monitor. Press #. '05.04.30 15:30 5 • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. Shooting mode/Playback mode notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for using functions. Indicates shooting
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    How to use the mode dial This camera is capable of taking still pictures and movies. Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. When the mode dial is set to a mode, the explanation for that mode is displayed on the monitor. 1 P P PROGRAM AUTO For auto shooting with
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    Basic operation How to use the direct buttons The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ. (Shooting mode c 1 d h c $ (Playback) button Enables playback mode d Zoom button W : For wide-angle photography T : For telephoto photography e a& (Macro) button Enables macro
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    Basic operation How to use the direct buttons (Playback mode c 1 e d c # (Shooting) button Enables shooting mode d S (Erase) button Erases pictures displayed on the monitor e Zoom button G : For index display U : For close-up playback gP. 11 gP. 65 gP. 53 14
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    screen is displayed. FLASH MODE AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light. Current setting SELECT GO OK Operation guide 2 Press ac to select the flash mode. FLASH MODE AUTO Thisfunctionreducesred-eye. Selected setting SELECT GO OK 3 Press Z. • The camera is ready to shoot
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    use the menus The menu is displayed on the monitor when Z is pressed in shooting mode or playback mode. This menu is used to make all camera settings. 1 Press Z. About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Top menu Menus are divided into shortcut menus and
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    MENU SCENE SELECT gP. 47 gP. 36 gP. 26 How to use the menus 1 n mode (for movies) DIGITAL ZOOM MODE MENU WB gP. 39 gP. 45 gP. 26 Still picture Movie m INFO MODE MENU 0 gP. 55 gP. 63 gP. 63 MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU 0 gP. 57 gP. 63 gP. 63 TIPS • [SCENE SELECT] is only available when
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    Basic operation SET MEM PIC CAMERA SET MEM EDIT PLAY How to use the menus Mode menu 1 CAMERA tab PICTURE tab MEMORY/ CARD tab SETUP tab DIGITAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 PLAY tab EDIT tab MEMORY/ CARD tab SETUP tab y 0 < CAMERA For setting shooting- tab related functions. PLAY tab For
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    How to use the menus TIPS • The [MEMORY] tab is displayed when using the internal memory and the [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is inserted in the camera. • Menu items common to the setup menu and the mode menus (in shooting 1 mode and playback mode) apply to the same setting, and the
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    FILE NAME ON ENGLISH ON RESET ALL RESET PW ON SETUP REC VIEW FILE NAME RESET AUTO SETUP MEM PIC CAM Menu notation In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows. • Ex: Steps 1 to 5 of making the [FILE NAME] setting Top menu
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    modes. (Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. g"Changing the display language" (P. 70) (Set the mode dial to one of these symbols. g"Mode dial notation" (P. 12) This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual
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    to press or which setting to change can help you solve these problems. And did you know that by selecting an image size according to how you plan to use the pictures afterwards, you can store more pictures on the memory card? These are just some of the hints provided in this chapter. Printing
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    the subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the precise moment that the shutter button is pressed. 2 Picture where subject is not clearly defined To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When
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    Tips before you start taking pictures If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings
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    ) on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject, recompose your shot 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, then return the
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    size becomes larger Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and memory capacity, see the table
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    you start taking pictures Record mode Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Record mode Image size Number of storable still pictures Internal memory Card (Using a 32 MB card) 2 SHQ 2288
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    erased. 2 To change the record mode Top menu [K] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) 1 Select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2], and press Z. K SHQ 2288 HQ 2288 SQ1 1600 SQ2 640 1712 1712 1200 480 SELECT GO OK For movies, select [HQ] or [SQ], and press Z. For still pictures K HQ 320 240 30fps SQ
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    05.04.30 15:30 5 Current memory Monitor indications Shooting mode [IN] Stores to the internal memory. [xD] Stores to the card. Playback mode Plays the pictures stored in the internal memory. Plays the pictures stored on the card. • The internal memory and the card cannot be used at the same
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    . d Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera c enters the card. d Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the
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    you start taking pictures 2 Open the card cover. 3 Open the card lock. Using a card (optional) Card cover 2 (Inserting the card 4 Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click
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    Tips before you start taking pictures Using a card (optional) (Removing the card 4 Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. 2 Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of
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    even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don't need to learn how to make difficult settings. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All you have to do is choose a scene mode according to whether you are taking a landscape, a night scene, a portrait
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    the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery. z Night Scene* Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you
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    focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape. / Night+Portrait* Suitable for taking pictures of your subject in the related modes set to the shooting conditions. g"Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE SELECT)" (P. 36) n Movie Records movies. The camera
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    balance, exposure, and shutter speed, letting you take pictures just by pressing the shutter button. (Scene modes o Self Portrait 3 Lets you take pictures of yourself while holding the camera. As the camera is set to focus on a subject that is close, the zoom is locked to wide-angle, and cannot be
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    reproduces warm colors. Since the shutter speed is slow, stabilize the camera before taking pictures. , Behind Glass 3 Optimum for taking pictures of subjects through glass. ) Available Light Portrait* This mode lets you take pictures in low light without using the flash. Since the shutter speed is
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    the magnification with the digital zoom, the grainier the resulting picture will be. The following zoom magnifications are available on this camera. Optical zoom 3 Optical zoom × digital zoom 3× (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) Max. 12× Note that camera movement is likely to
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    a distant subject Using the digital zoom To use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) • In : Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] 1 Select [ON], and press Z. 2 Press T on the zoom button. 3 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA ON
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    .7"; telephoto: 60 cm/23.6" to 90 cm/35.4"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9" to your subject (when the optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle). % This mode lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm/0.8" to your subject. In
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    this mode when shooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash. Note • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera
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    flash does not fire in the following situations: Sequential shooting, super macro or panorama. • The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode with the zoom set to wide-angle (W). Check the resulting picture on the monitor. 42
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    adjust toward - when taking dark subjects. • In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. Note • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness. • Exposure compensation cannot
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    building. At a party or family gathering... Use the self-timer function to take group photos at school reunions or birthday parties. To combine two pictures into one... You can take two consecutive shots and turn them into one combined picture. * Requires Olympus xD-Picture Card sold separately. 44
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    sky. For natural colors under a cloudy sky. For natural colors under tungsten lighting. For natural colors under fluorescent lighting. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [WB] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) 4 • In : Top menu [WB] 1 Select a white balance setting, and press Z. WB AUTO SET MEM
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    This function is for recording movies. These movies can be played back on the camera. Additional shooting functions 1 Decide the composition of the picture. • The remaining recording time in the internal memory or card is displayed on the monitor. 4 2 Press the shutter button fully to start
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    . ON SELECT GO OK 4 Note • The flash does not fire during sequential shooting. • If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the picture you have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how
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    . After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken. • To stop shooting while in n mode, Self-timer lamp press the shutter button fully self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot. Note • If sequential shooting is attempted in self-timer mode, the camera shoots 5
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    take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xDPicture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. Additional shooting functions The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the
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    used when there is a card in the camera. Moreover, panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting modes are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the
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    . • To cancel two-in-one picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press Z. The first shot will not be saved. • Operating the mode dial will exit two-in-one picture mode. • If the camera enters sleep mode after the first picture has been taken, two-in- one picture mode will be canceled. 51
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    of the same scene because you weren't sure whether they would come out or not. That's no way to record important memories! With a digital camera, you can review your pictures immediately. Just play the picture back as soon as you've taken it. If you don't like what you see, erase and take it again
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    in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card. 1 Press $. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). • Use the arrow pad to navigate between pictures. 2 Press T or W on the zoom button. • This
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    in an index display from 4, 9, and 16. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [G] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) 1 Select [4], [9], or [16], and press Z. X G 4 m SETUP 9 16 5 Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you rotate such
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    be rotated. 5 Movies, protected pictures, pictures that have been edited on a computer, and pictures taken with another camera. • New picture orientations are saved even if the power is turned off. Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after
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    in the internal memory or card one at a time. SLIDE Displays the pictures by sliding the next picture over the previous picture from right to left. FADER 5 Displays the pictures by gradually fading out the previous picture and fading in the next picture. ZOOM Displays the pictures by gradually
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    the button down. Z : Displays the [MOVIE PLAY] menu. MOVIE PLAY RESTART EXIT SELECT GO OK 5 00:12/00:15 / Playing time/ total recording time n 00:00/00:15 / / Note • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading pictures from the internal memory or card. This may take some time
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    . Changes the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and saves the picture as a new file. Select the picture that you want to edit and display the top menu. Playback SET MEM EDIT PLAY Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) 1 5 Select [ADD FRAME], [BLACK & WHITE], [SEPIA
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    to the playback mode. Note 5 • [BLACK & WHITE], [SEPIA], [Q], and [ADD FRAME] are not available in the following cases: Movies, pictures that have been edited on a computer, pictures taken with another camera, or when there is insufficient space in the internal memory or card. • When a frame is
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    you extract parts of the movie that you want. g"Editing a movie" (P. 61) Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Creating an index Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [INDEX] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) • When there is insufficient space in the internal memory or card, a warning screen is
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    are automatically extracted varies depending on the length of the movie. • An index consists of 9 frames. 5 • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or card. Editing a movie Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [EDIT] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) Playback
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    is displayed. After the edited movie is stored as a new movie or the original movie is overwritten, the camera returns to the playback mode. Note • You cannot select [NEW FILE] if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or card. • The editing process of long movies is more time-consuming
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    . 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed picture has been taken with a different camera, only the date and time, frame number, and battery check indication are displayed when [INFO] is set on. Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures
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    BACKUP YES NO 5 SELECT GO OK Note • When the card has insufficient memory, [CARD FULL] is displayed, and copying is canceled. • When the f mark is blinking, pictures cannot be backed up because of insufficient battery power. • If the battery power is exhausted while copying, the image data may
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    one at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or card at once. • When you want to erase pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card. • Insert the card when you want to erase pictures on the card. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such
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    All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card. Top menu [MODE MENU] [MEMORY(CARD)] [ALL ERASE] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) 1 Select [YES], and press Z. • All the pictures are erased. ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL YES SELECT NO GO OK 5 Playback
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    format the internal memory, do not insert the card. • To format the card, have it inserted. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted
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    Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn't all. For example, you can set the startup screen so that one of the pictures you have taken is displayed when you turn the camera on. That's originality for you! And
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    ]/[OFF]) applies to all modes. It applies whether the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode. ON OFF All settings return to default settings when [ALL RESET] is set [ON]. Function F FLASH MODE & j SCENE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM K WB INFO Factory default setting 0.0 AUTO OFF OFF o OFF HQ AUTO OFF
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    for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [W] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16) • In can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the online help in the
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    for display when the power is turned on. Register a picture saved in the internal memory or card. To display the registered picture, make the settings in [PW ON SETUP]. g"Selecting a power on screen (PW ON SETUP)" (P. 71) Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP] g"How to use the menus" (P. 16
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    you have just taken. During rec view, the camera is ready to shoot. The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [REC VIEW] g"How to use the menus
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    and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This method is useful when you want to manage all your files with sequential numbers. Settings SETUP MEM PIC CAM Top menu [MODE
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    after taking or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping function. Settings SETUP MEM PIC CAM Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] finished, the screen returns to the mode menu. PIXEL MAPPING s X START Note • If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again
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    picture, and is used in the file name. Settings Top menu [MODE two digits of the camera is left without batteries for approximately 3 days. The settings will be canceled more quickly if batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures
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    data on the card first. This lets you select the pictures you want to print and decide how many prints you want. If you print the pictures at home, you can either connect the camera directly to the printer or you can connect the camera to a computer and download the pictures to the computer
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    image data may be lost. • Movies cannot be printed. • The camera does not enter sleep mode when connected to the printer by the USB cable. Print modes and settings Available printing modes, paper sizes etc., vary depending on the printer you use. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer. 77
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    printer end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera's USB connector. Connector cover • The camera turns on automatically. • The
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    ] screen is not displayed, go to Step 6. 6 Press bd to select the picture you want to print, and press Z. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD STANDARD CANCEL SELECT
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    A message is displayed. 9 Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. 10Remove the USB cable from the printer. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT GO OK Note • When the [USB] mode is set to [PC], the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is not displayed in
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    . Follow the operation guide for the screens shown below. Selecting a print mode PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Prints the selected picture. Prints all the pictures stored in PRINT MODE SELECT the internal memory or card. PRINT Prints one picture in multiple layout format
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    you want to print. You can also make your selection by pressing the zoom button, and using the index display. PRINT SINGLE PRINT MORE Prints one copy of the picture. Makes a print reservation for the picture. The print reservation icon is displayed. For setting the number of prints or printing
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    , refer to the printer's instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK Possible cause The camera is not connected to the There is a problem with the Turn off the camera and printer and/or camera. printer. Check the printer and 7 remedy any problems before turning the
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    store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out pictures automatically, at home or at a photo store, by storing data, such as which pictures you want to print and the number of prints, on the card. Pictures with
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    want to print large, high-quality pictures, set the record mode as high as possible when taking the pictures. g"Record mode" (P. 26) Note • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. • If a card contains DPOF reservations set by
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    How to apply [
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    b until you return to the playback screen. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints or print the date and time the picture was taken. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [
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    function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. (To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures 7 Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [
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    settings (DPOF) (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [
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    you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or arrange them by date or category, or attach them to e-mail and send them
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    , etc.) while they are still in the internal memory or on the card. 8 If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files on xD-Picture Card may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back
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    files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Download images from the camera or other media
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    Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master Installing OLYMPUS Master Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on
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    and the need to reboot. • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's card cover • Open the camera's battery compartment cover Windows 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the
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    installation. Using OLYMPUS Master • When the "User Information" dialog box is displayed, enter your "Name" and "OLYMPUS Master Serial Adobe Reader is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already
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    Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed. Click "Finish". 7 Select the option to restart immediately when the screen asking you if you wish
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    is retracted. Monitor 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. • Refer to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera's USB Connector cover connector. • The camera turns on automatically. • The
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    screen for selecting an image file operation is displayed. As OLYMPUS Master will be used to download images, click "Cancel". • Mac OS X The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts
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    Connecting the camera to a computer (OLYMPUS Master main menu Starting up OLYMPUS Master h c g d e f c "Transfer Images" button Downloads images from the camera or other media. d "Browse Images" button Displays the browse window. e "Print Images" button Displays the print menu. f "
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    to the main menu, click "Menu" in the "Browse" window. 8 Note • The card access lamp blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. • Open the camera's card cover. • Open the camera's battery compartment cover. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. 100
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    images on a computer (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. 1 Make sure that the card access lamp is off. 2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the "My Computer" icon and right
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    to a computer Viewing still pictures and movies 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Note • Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click "Unplug or Eject Hardware", a warning message may be displayed. Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are
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    Connecting the camera to a computer Printing pictures (To view a movie 1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the "Browse" window. • The camera switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. 2 To play back the movie, click playback button at the
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    Connecting the camera to a computer Printing pictures 2 Click "Photo" . • The "Photo Print" window is displayed. 3 Click "Settings" in the "Photo Print" window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer
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    and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use
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    9 Appendix 9 Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don't understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding the
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    erasing. There are no pictures in The internal memory or the card the internal memory or contain no pictures. Record the card. pictures. There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera. Use image processing software to view the picture on a computer. If
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    Troubleshooting Monitor indication Possible cause g BATTERY EMPTY The battery power is exhausted. CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT SELECT GO OK This card cannot be used with this camera or the card is not formatted. Corrective action Replace the batteries with new ones, or charge the batteries.
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    . P. 41 The power is off. The internal memory or card is full. Press the POWER switch. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card. Before erasing, download important images to a computer. P. 9 9 P. 65 The battery power was Replace the batteries with new ones, or - exhausted during charge
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    Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page There is a problem with See "Error codes". the card. P. 107 The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* inside the camera. The brightness of the monitor is not adjusted properly. Turn the camera off and wait until it dries
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    ]. The camera records movies. The flash does not fire in the movie mode. Select a shooting mode other than n. Super macro mode is set. The flash does not fire in the super macro mode. Set [&] to [OFF] or [&]. Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in the panorama mode. The battery run
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    Troubleshooting (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page Pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. A card is inserted in the When a card is inserted, only pictures on the P. 29, camera. card can be played back. Remove the card. 32 The picture is
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    Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective camera on in playback mode. The camera is in the Press $ to switch to playback mode. shooting mode. P. 10 P. 10, 11 There are no pictures in [NO PICTURE] is displayed on the monitor. - internal memory or card. Record pictures. There is a problem
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    not support PictBridge. Refer to the printer's instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer failed to Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, recognize the camera. and connect it again. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS Master
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    is left dirty. ( Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove batteries, AC adapter and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. • Periodically insert batteries and test the camera functions. Note • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are
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    AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC wall outlet Power plug Connector cover Connection cord plug AC adapter DC-IN jack (black) TIPS • When the
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    . • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera's manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. • Always charge NiMH
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    battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the provided instructions. • The number of pictures Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or
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    the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice. 9 119 Appendix
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    user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled
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    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. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an
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    connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically
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    , and the lists of the top menus and mode menus. An index also helps you find the pages where a function or item that you are looking for appears. For effective use of the manual, reference page numbers are listed next to the names of the camera parts and in the menu lists. 123
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    (P, i, l, z, j, k, /, f) Top menu Tab Item Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 PICTURE WB OFF, ON P. 39 P. 49 P. 51 AUTO, 5, 3, 1, > P. 45 MEMORY MEMORY FORMAT YES, NO (CARD) (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO P. 67 P. 64 SETUP ALL RESET W*2 PW ON SETUP REC VIEW FILE
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    75 WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, > P. 45 K HQ, SQ P. 26 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P. 39 *1 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Shooting mode (h) Top menu Item Setting Ref. page Miscellaneous SETUP j MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) ALL RESET W*1 PW ON SETUP s BACKUP
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    mode (still pictures) Top menu Tab Item MODE MENU PLAY y < Setting +90°, 0°, -90°
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    Menu list Playback mode (movies) Top menu Tab Item Setting Ref. page MODE MENU EDIT INDEX EDIT OK, RESET, CANCEL OK, RESET, CANCEL P. 60 P. 61 MEMORY ALL ERASE YES, NO (CARD) MEMORY FORMAT YES, NO (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO P. 66 P. 67 P. 64 SETUP ALL RESET W*1 PW ON SETUP s X G
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    functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Zoom F FLASH MODE Y & j SCENE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 K WB REC VIEW FILE NAME 38 mm 0.0 AUTO (n: $) OFF OFF OFF o OFF OFF OFF HQ AUTO ON RESET Playback mode INFO 0 y < G m SETUP OFF OFF 0° OFF 9 NORMAL
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    Modes and shooting functions Function Mode Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM FLASH MODE & % Y j PANORAMA 2 IN 1 SCENE SELECT K F WB ALL RESET W PW ON SETUP REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP h ilz jk/ - - - - - - - - - f 9*1 9*1 9*2 9*3 9*1, *3 9 9*4 9*1 9 9 9 9
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    VISUAL INDEX Names of parts Camera Shutter button gP. 24 POWER switch gP. 9 Flash gP. 41 Miscellaneous Lens Self-timer lamp gP. 48 USB connector gP. 78, 97 10 DC-IN jack gP. 116 Connector cover gP. 78, 97, 116 130
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    , 132 Shooting button (#) gP. 9, 14 Playback button ($) gP. 9, 13 Erase button (S) gP. 14, 65 Card access lamp gP. 101 Zoom button (W/T, GU) gP. 38, 53 Mode dial gP. 12 Strap eyelet Battery compartment cover Miscellaneous Card cover gP. 30 OK/MENU button (Z) gP. 16, 19 Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 16, 19
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    +2.0 5 14 6 7 +2.0 14 98 15 9 HQ 2288 1712 5 16 HQ 15 00:15 10 11 12 13 Still picture 10 12 13 Movie Item 1 Shooting mode Indications P, h, N, I, J, K, L, |, = 2 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 3 Battery check e, f Miscellaneous 4 Green lamp 5 Flash stand-by Flash charge 6 Macro
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    13 Number of storable still 5 pictures Remaining recording time 00:15 14 White balance 5, 3, 1, > 15 Memory * 16 Memory gauge [IN], [xD] a, b, c, d Ref. page P. 27 P. 46 P. 45 P. 29 - * [IN] is displayed when the internal memory is used. [xD] is displayed when the card is used. VISUAL INDEX
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    Still picture Movie Item Indications 1 Battery check e, f 2 Memory * 3 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie 4 Protect [IN], [xD]
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    LIGHT PORTRAIT 37 B BACKUP 64 Battery 117 Battery check 132, 134 BEACH 36 BEHIND GLASS 37 BLACK & WHITE 58 C CANDLE 37 Card 27, 29, 30 CCD 74, 121 Close-up playback 53 Cloudy day 45 Compression 26 CUISINE 37 D Date and time 75 DCF 121 DIGITAL ZOOM 39 Direct printing 77 DPOF
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    reservation ..... 86 Sleep mode 122 SLIDE 56 Slideshow 55 SNOW 36 SPORT 34 SQ 26, 28 STANDARD 77 Sunny day 45 SUNSET 36 Super macro shooting ........ 40 T Top menu 16 Tungsten light 45 U USB cable 78, 97 USB driver 93, 105 W White balance 45 X xD-Picture Card 29, 30
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    Z ZOOM 56 Zoom 13, 38 Index GLOSSARY INDEX Index 10 137
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    : 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 Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update
or modify information contained in this manual.
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