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    Advanced Manual DIGITAL CAMERA D-590 ZOOM C-470 ZOOM X-500 1 Taking Pictures 2 Viewing 3 Setting Up 4 Printing Pictures 5 Connecting Computer 6 Appendix
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    index lists the camera's functions, parts and terms used in this manual in alphabetical order. When you come across a word in the manual that you do 61 B Battery 180 Battery charger 180 Battery check indicator 165, 170 Battery compartment/card cover 169 DC-IN jack 167 DIGITAL ZOOM 19 DPOF
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    Press the U side of the zoom button. The screen returns to single-frame 100-0005 HQ Procedure and the corresponding monitor display are shown. zIndications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that
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    Menu operations The screen that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK/MENU button is (arrow pads and OK/MENU button) White Balance SET CARD CAMERA Press c WB AUTO Tab ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Function Use the arrow pads to select
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    instructions 3 Menu operations 4 1 Taking Pictures 9 Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) .........10 Changing shooting scene modes l 12 Shooting scene modes 13 Recording movies N 16 Using zoom systems 18 Using the optical zoom 18 Enabling digital zoom 35 Taking
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    86 Setting volume 88 Setting power-on screen and sound 90 Setting screen color 92 Setting file names 94 Formatting a card 97 Adjusting brightness of monitor s 99 Adjust CCD and image processing functions 101 6
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    127 5 Connecting Computer 129 Operational Sequence 130 Using provided OLYMPUS Master software 131 What is OLYMPUS Master 131 Installing OLYMPUS Master 132 Connecting the camera to computer 138 Activating OLYMPUS Master 140 Displaying camera images on computer 142 Transferring and storing the
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    Contents 6 Appendix 151 Precautions 152 Handling the camera 152 Battery handling precautions 154 Card handling precautions 155 LCD monitor 156 Error messages 157 If a problem arises 161 Lamps, indicator, and mark 165 Camera maintenance 166 AC adapter (sold separately 167 Names of parts
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    1 Taking Pictures This chapter describes how to take successive pictures, movies 1 and how to use the flash, zoom, etc. To change the shooting settings, refer to "3: Setting Up." Taking Pictures 9
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    subject you want to focus on is not exactly in the center of the monitor and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus subject you want to focus on. When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. o HQ 2272*1704
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    vertical lines (See "Tips" below) Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject Subject is not in center of monitor If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus on the subject using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return
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    your purpose or shooting condition. 1 Until you become familiar with the camera, it is recommended that [PROGRAM AUTO] be used to take pictures. selection palette for selecting the shooting scene mode is displayed at left of the monitor. Press a or c to select a shooting scene mode, and press the
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    Taking Pictures Changing shooting scene modes l Shooting scene modes PROGRAM AUTO P All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings. 1 PORTRAIT I Suitable for taking a full-frame portrait shot of a person. Ideal for capturing accurate skin tones
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    . Slower shutter speeds are used when m (NIGHT SCENE) mode is set. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement when the shutter speed is slow. 14
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    Changing shooting scene modes l SELF PORTRAIT o Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. The zoom function is locked at the W position 1 and cannot be changed while in self portrait mode. Spot metering is not available in this mode. MOVIE N Enables
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    movies as well as still pictures with this camera. The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie. N 1 Press a (l) in shooting mode. The scene selection palette for selecting the shooting scene mode is displayed at left of the monitor. PROGRAM AUTO For normal shooting SELECT GO
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    has been used up, recording stops automatically. To view the movie you have just taken, see g"Playing back movies q" (P. 56). You cannot use the optical zoom during movie recording. If you intend to use the zoom during movie recording, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. g"Using zoom systems" (P. 18) 17
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    Using zoom systems This camera has two zoom systems, one is a normal optical zoom system and the other is a digital zoom system. Using the zoom systems, you can change the scope and composition of the picture you are taking. Optical zoom Optical zoom + digital zoom 1 up to 3× up to 12× Using the
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    simply by pressing the zoom button, but to use the digital zoom, [DIGITAL ZOOM] must be set to [ON] on the monitor. 1 The optical zoom magnifies the subject by extending the lens. The digital zoom, on the other hand, enlarges the picture by digitizing the image captured by the camera. The area in
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    [ON] and press the OK/MENU button. The digital zoom is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM R PANORAMA OFF ON The digital zoom cannot be used when [OFF] is selected
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    and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon. Taking Pictures After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second until the picture is taken. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the preflashes, or if the subject is too far from
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    Taking Pictures Using flash # Press d (#) repeatedly in shooting mode to change the flash setting. The flash settings change in the order of the arrow. After [$], the setting 1 returns to [AUTO]. AUTO ! # $ P AUTO HQ 2272*1704 11a The flash charging lamp (#) blinks while the flash is
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    resolution and quality when recording pictures on the card. It is best to choose the resolution and quality according to the purpose. The camera is preset to HQ mode. Record Picture mode quality Resolution Usage examples 1 SHQ Detailed 2272 × 1704 (Low compression) Large For making large
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    size on a computer screen When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer's monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken in 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the screen if you set the picture to 1× when the
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    record mode and the number of shootable still pictures are displayed. To save the selected picture quality mode for the next time you use the camera, set [ALL RESET] to [OFF]. g "Saving settings" (P. 80) 25
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    Taking Pictures Changing resolution and quality K Picture quality modes for movie You can select between two picture quality modes. The recording time varies depending on the picture quality mode. 1 Record mode HQ SQ Resolution (Frames per second) 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 160 × 120 (15 frames/
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    Taking Pictures Changing resolution and quality K Set the shooting mode to [MOVIE] (n) and press the OK/MENU button. g "Recording movies N" (P. 16) The top menu is displayed. Press b to select [K]. F K MODE MENU WB 1 Press a or c to select [HQ] or [SQ]. K HQ 320×240 SQ 160×120 SELECT GO
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    shade of white produced will differ for each. People's eyes recognize white objects as being white irrespective of the surrounding lighting, but with a digital camera the color needs to be 1 adjusted to suit the situational lighting so that white objects appear white in the picture. This adjustment
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    situations where multiple lights are used. If you set a white balance mode other than [AUTO], play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor. When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than [AUTO], colors may appear different in the resulting picture from those in the
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    Setting Exposure Compensation F If your subject is extremely bright or dark, or if the contrast between the subject and the background is high, you can adjust the brightness using the exposure compensation feature. You can adjust the exposure between +2.0 and -2.0 in 1/3 EV (Exposure Value) steps.
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    (no indication) n Meters the subject at the center of the monitor and the area around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure. Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press a or c
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    When brightness of subject and background differs n Press a or c to select [n] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. ESP/n ESP Spot metering is set. DRIVE n DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the R 1 menu. PANORAMA Take the picture using spot metering. c
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    the macro mode has been selected, & is displayed on the monitor. P & HQ 2272*1704 11a Take the picture. To with the macro mode turned on. However, the camera will take longer than usual to focus. If be obtained. Shooting distance and shooting scope Zoom position Macro mode (W) Macro mode (T)
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    on the monitor. Take the picture. P % HQ 2272*1704 11a To cancel the super macro mode, select [&OFF]. If you try to take a picture of a subject at a distance greater than 20 cm (7.9 in.) in the Super macro mode, the camera takes longer to focus. Shooting distance and shooting range Zoom position
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    button is pressed. You are recommended to stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Press c (Y) repeatedly in shooting the self-timer mode has been selected, Y is displayed on the monitor. Take the picture. P 1 Y ON HQ 2272*1704 11a camera lens. The focus and exposure will not be able to lock
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    is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press a or c to select [DRIVE]. Press d to go to the successive picture settings
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    is set. DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM j Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the R menu. PANORAMA 1 Take the pictures. P The successive picture shooting indication is displayed on the monitor. j HQ 2272*1704 11a Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will continue to
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    c to select the [CAMERA] tab. Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. Press a or c to select [PANORAMA]. Press d to go to the panoramic shooting display. 38 SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA
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    Taking Pictures Panoramic shooting On the monitor, use the arrow pads to choose the direction you want to take the pictures in. d: Takes pictures from left to right. b: Takes pictures from right
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    overlap, then take your pictures. Use the frames at the edges of the screen as a guide when composing your pictures. The first and second shots are taken so that they overlay part A. picture, stitch the pictures taken together using the OLYMPUS Master software contained in the CD-ROM. 40
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    Taking Pictures Stitching together two pictures This function allows you to position two pictures taken in succession next to each other and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. / First picture P Second picture P 1st 1 2nd o HQ 2272*1704 20
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    ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 SET CARD CAMERA Taking Pictures Take the first shot. P 1st o HQ 2272*1704 20 Take the second shot. Once the second picture is taken, the monitor automatically returns to the top menu. P 2nd o HQ 2272*1704 20b To cancel shooting
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    F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. Press a or c to select [R]. Press d to go to the recording sound with still pictures setting. SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n ESP DRIVE
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    Taking Pictures Recording sound with still pictures R Press a or c to select [ON] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. ESP/n Recording sound with still pictures is set. DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to exit R OFF 1 the menu. PANORAMA ON Press the shutter
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    2 Viewing This chapter describes how to play back the still pictures and movies. To change the playback settings, refer to "3: Setting Up." 2 Viewing 45
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    G This function lets you view several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. It is useful when you are looking for a pictures displayed. g"Selecting the number of pictures G" (P. 47) 2 Press the G side of the zoom button in playback mode. 1 2 3 The index display appears. 4 5 6 7 8 9
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    Selecting the number of pictures G You can choose to display 4, 9 or 16 thumbnail pictures on the monitor. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to the index display settings. SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY 8 LOW s X ,04.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC G9 47
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    Displaying several pictures at once G Press a or c to choose the number SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY of pictures [4], [9] or [16] and press the 8 OK/MENU button. s X 4 The number of pictures in the index display VIDEO OUT 9 is set. G 16 Press the OK/MENU button again to exit 2 the menu.
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    Viewing Enlarging pictures U A picture displayed on the monitor can be enlarged up to 4 times their original size to check the clarity of the picture. Press the U side of the zoom button in playback mode. The picture is enlarged in steps (1.5×, 2.0×, 2.5×, 3.0×, 3.5× and 4.0×) each time the U
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    Viewing Rotating pictures y Pictures taken when the camera is held vertically are displayed horizontally. 100-0020 HQ 100-0020 HQ 2 $04.12.18 15:30 20 Original picture $04.12.18 15:30
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    Viewing Rotating pictures y Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. m INFO MODE MENU ERASE Press a or c to select the [PLAY] 2 tab. 0 OFF Press d to go to the [PLAY] menu. y 0° < R SET CARD EDIT PLAY SET CARD EDIT PLAY Press a or c to
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    the protection setting 2 before rotating a protected picture. g"Protecting pictures 0" (P. 70) The following pictures cannot be rotated: - movies - pictures edited on a computer - pictures taken with other cameras. Viewing 52
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    button to exit the slideshow. You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when running a slideshow for a long period of time. If the battery is used, the camera will automatically stop the slideshow after about 30 minutes and turn off. 53
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    Recording sound with pictures taken R This function lets you record sound to the still pictures already taken, or renew recorded sound. Recording time for each picture is for about 4 seconds. Viewing 2 Play back the picture you wish to add sound to in playback mode. Press the OK/MENU button.
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    . Sound recording starts. 0 y < R START SET CARD EDIT PLAY 2 If the source of the sound you are recording is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the camera, the recorded sound may not be very clear. When sound is recorded on the picture with sound, previous sound will be erased and only newly
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    Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies on the camera's monitor. When the playback mode is activated, the last picture recorded is played back on the monitor. Follow the instructions below to select a picture with n mark and play it back. q 2 Press b d a or c in playback nH
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    $04.12.18 15:30 00:02/01:45 7 The playing time and the total recording time are displayed on the monitor. The time it takes to start movie OK/MENU button: Pause nH 100-0020 HQ $04.12.18 15:30 00:03/01:45 In pause mode, you can operate as follows. b: Reverse playback while the button
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    Viewing Playing back movies q Creating an index The camera automatically selects nine frames from the movie and stores as still pictures, enabling you to see the content of the movie at a glance. 2 Select a movie
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    Playing back movies q Press a or c to select [INDEX], then press the OK/MENU button. Once the index is created, it is stored as a new still picture. INDEX INDEX CANCEL SELECT GO The index is stored as pictures in different record modes from the original 2 movie. Record mode when the movie
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    TV You can play back pictures on a TV. Use the AV cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to the TV. Select NTSC or PAL according to your TV video signal system. Viewing go to the video signal system selection. SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY 8 LOW s X ,04.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC G9 60
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    system is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Turn the camera and the TV off. SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY Playback on a TV 8 s X VIDEO OUT G NTSC PAL 2 Plug the AV cable into the A/V OUT jack on the camera. Plug the yellow plug and the white plug of the AV cable into the TV video
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    For information on the video input mode, refer to your manual of the TV. Press the playback (q) button to turn 2 the camera on. The picture is displayed on the TV. 100-0020 HQ $04.12.18 15:30 20 Operate the camera in the same way as normal playback to display pictures on your TV
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    Displaying shooting information This function changes the shooting information displayed on the monitor. Detailed information display Normal information display
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    Viewing Editing pictures Creating black and white pictures This function enables you to convert selected pictures into black and white pictures and store them as new pictures. 2 While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into black and white pictures. Press the OK/MENU button
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    Editing pictures Press a or c to select [BLACK & WHITE]. BLACK & WHITE BLACK & WHITE CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO Press the OK/MENU button to create the black and white 2 picture. Once the black and white picture is created, it is stored as a new picture. A new picture cannot be created if the
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    Viewing Editing pictures Creating sepia-toned pictures This function enables you to convert selected pictures into sepia-toned pictures and store them as new pictures. 2 While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into sepia color. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is
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    Editing pictures Press a or c to select [SEPIA]. SEPIA SEPIA CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO Press the OK/MENU button to create the sepia-toned picture. 2 Once the sepia-toned picture is created, it is stored as a new picture. A new picture cannot be created if the card is full. Viewing 67
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    Viewing Editing pictures Changing the resolution This function enables you to change the resolution of selected pictures and store them as new pictures. This is useful when you want to reduce the volume of picture data, such as when posting pictures on the Internet or attaching them to e-mail. 2
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    ]. Resizing is not available in the following cases. • for movies • for pictures edited on a PC • when the card is full • for pictures taken with other cameras 69
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    Viewing Protecting pictures You can protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame or allframe erase function. 0 Formatting erases both unprotected and protected pictures. g"Formatting a card" (P. 97) 2 While in playback mode
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    Protecting pictures 0 SET CARD EDIT PLAY Press a or c to select [ON]. To cancel protection, select [OFF]. 0 OFF y ON < R Press the OK/MENU button. The selected picture is protected. 9 mark 2 9 100-0020 HQ 9 is displayed on the screen. $04.12.18 15:30 20 Viewing 71
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    Viewing Erasing one picture S Digital cameras let you erase pictures that you do not want to keep. You can also erase all the pictures m INFO MODE MENU ERASE Press a to select [YES], and press the OK/MENU button. The picture displayed on the monitor is erased. S ERASE YES SELECT NO GO 72
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    Viewing Erasing all pictures This function erases all pictures stored on the card. R The protected pictures cannot be erased. g"Protecting pictures 0" (P. 70) Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Press the OK/MENU button in the playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE
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    Erasing all pictures R Press a to select [YES], and press the OK/MENU button. All pictures, except for protected ones, are erased. R ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL YES SELECT NO GO 2 Viewing 74
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    Setting Up 3 Setting Up Describes how to set operation modes and change settings. 3 When the same settings are available for "Shooting mode" and "Playback mode," the monitor displays for "Shooting mode" are used in this chapter. 75
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    Setting Up Selecting a language You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed on the monitor. W Press the OK/MENU button. 3 The top menu is displayed. F Press d to go to the [MODE MENU]. K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select the [
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    the camera. W ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES SELECT GO Press the OK/MENU button. The selected language is set. 3 Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. You can add other languages to the default. The firmware for other languages can be downloaded from OLYMPUS homepage
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    CARD CAM ALL RESET ON W ENGLISH PW ON SETUP COLOR NORMAL 8 LOW Press a or c to select [X]. Press d to go to the date/time setting. X ,04.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC SETUP CARD CAM 78
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    ). Press d to go to the year input. X 2004 . 01 . 01 Y MD 00 : 00 SELECT SET GO Setting Up The following a or c to set each of the last two digits of the year. Press d to go to the month input. If the camera is left for about a day with the battery removed, the date and time settings
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    made during shooting or playback. ON All settings are reset to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. OFF The settings made before the camera is turned off are saved. Setting Up The camera is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. 3 The settings affected by [ALL RESET] are
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    the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. The functions and settings to save or reset your settings Function l Flash & % F K n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM R (still picture) 0 Factory default setting Ref. page PROGRAM AUTO P. 12 AUTO P. 21 &OFF P. 33 0.0 HQ ESP o OFF OFF AUTO P. 30 P. 23 P. 31
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    Setting Up Checking picture you have just taken REC VIEW lets you check the picture you have just taken on the monitor. The picture is displayed for a few seconds between shots, letting you check each picture as it is taken. If you want to move on to
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    Checking picture you have just taken Press a or c to select [ON] or [OFF], and press the OK/MENU button. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. SETUP CARD CAM SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s OFF O N In movie shooting mode, [REC VIEW] cannot be set. In successive
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    Setting Up Setting beep/alert sound This function lets you adjust the volume of the beep sound used for warnings and button operations, or turn off. 8 Press the OK/MENU button. 3 The top menu is displayed. F Press d to go to the [MODE MENU]. K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select the [
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    Setting beep/alert sound 8 Press a or c to select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH]. To turn off the beep sound, select [OFF]. SETUP CARD CAM ALL RESET W W PW ON SETUP COLOR 8 OFF LOW HIGH Press the OK/MENU button. The beep sound is set to the selected level. 3 Press the OK/MENU button again to exit
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    Setting Up Setting shutter sound You can select from three different sounds to use as the shutter sound. You can also set the sound level to [HIGH] or [LOW]. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode. 3 The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to
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    Setting shutter sound Press a or c to select [1], [2], [3] or [OFF]. If you have selected a shutter sound ([1], [2] or [3]), press d to set the sound level. SHUTTER SOUND OFF 1 LOW 2 LOW 3 LOW CANCEL SELECT GO To turn off the sound, select [OFF]. Press a or c to select [HIGH] or SHUTTER
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    Setting Up Setting volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. 3 The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. m INFO MODE MENU ERASE SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY Press a or c to select the [SETUP]
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    EDIT PLAY Press the OK/MENU button. The volume is set. 3 Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. H is displayed on the monitor while recorded pictures with sound are played back. Setting Up 89
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    Setting Up Setting power-on screen and sound You can set the screen to be displayed and sound to be played each time the camera is turned on. Press the OK/MENU button. 3 The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to
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    Setting power-on screen and sound Press a or c to select [SCREEN] and then press d. Press a or c to select [OFF], [1] or [2] and then press OK/MENU button. PW ON SETUP SCREEN VOLUME OFF 1 2 SELECT GO Press a or c to select [VOLUME] PW ON SETUP and then press d. SCREEN 3 Press a or c to
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    Setting Up Setting screen color You can set the screen color displayed on the monitor to [NORMAL], [BLUE], [GREEN] or [PINK]. Press the OK/MENU button. 3 The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. m INFO MODE MENU
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    Setting screen color Press a or c to select [NORMAL], [BLUE], [GREEN] or [PINK]. CANCEL COLOR NORMAL BLUE GREEN PINK SELECT GO Press the OK/MENU button. The screen color is set. 3 Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Setting Up 93
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    folder number (100-999), respectively. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O LY M P \ P m d d * * * * . J P G Folder number Month (1-C) File number (100-999) (0001-9999) 3 Day (01 folder numbers each time a card is inserted into the camera. The file number returns to "0001" and the folder
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    Setting file names Setting Up Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode. The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. F 3 K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select the [SETUP] tab. Press d to go to the [SETUP] menu. SETUP CARD CAM ALL RESET ON W ENGLISH PW ON SETUP COLOR NORMAL
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    Setting file names Press a or c to select [RESET] or [AUTO]. SETUP CARD CAM SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s RESET AUTO Press the OK/MENU button. 3 The file name is set to selected mode. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Setting Up 96
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    Formatting a card Formatting prepares the card to receive data from the camera. This camera may not recognize cards which have been formatted on a computer or another camera. Be sure to format the card with this camera. All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. Protected
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    ALL YES SELECT NO GO Press the OK/MENU button. The [BUSY] bar is displayed while the card is being formatted. BUSY Never open the battery compartment/card cover, or connect or disconnect the battery or AC adapter during formatting. Such action, may render the card unusable. 98
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    function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. s Setting Up Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. F 3 K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select
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    Adjusting brightness of monitor s While looking at the monitor, press a s or c to adjust the brightness. Pressing a brightens the monitor, and pressing c darkens it. SELECT GO Press the OK/MENU button. 3 The brightness is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
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    . Wait for about a minute after taking a picture or playing back a picture to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function. Setting Up The camera was adjusted at the factory before shipment and does not need to be adjusted immediately after purchase. 3 Press the OK/MENU button in
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    functions Press the OK/MENU button. The [BUSY] bar is displayed during Pixel Mapping process and the camera is adjusted. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. BUSY 3 If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping process, start again from step 1. Setting Up 102
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    Printing Pictures 4 Printing Pictures Describes how to print pictures taken with the camera in two ways. One is to print using the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) and the other is using a PictBridge compatible printer. 4 103
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    printing service offered by photo labs. You can have the pictures on the card printed at a photo lab. If you make print reservations (DPOF) with the camera, Printing is easy with OLYMPUS Master that came with your camera. g"Using provided OLYMPUS Master software" (P. 131) Printing Pictures 104
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    card containing this print reservation information to a DPOF-support photo lab for printing. You can also print What is DPOF? DPOF is an abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is the format used device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If
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    Making print reservations < All-frame reservation U Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can select whether or not to include the shooting date and time. One print will be made of each frame. Use single-frame reservation to reserve multiple prints of a particular
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    Making print reservations < Press a or c to select [U] and press the OK/MENU button. < PRINT ORDER < U CANCEL SELECT GO Press a or c to select whether the X date or time is to be included and NO press the OK/MENU button. DATE NO: The pictures are printed without the date and time. TIME 4
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    Making print reservations < Single-frame reservation Use this function to select the pictures you want to print one at a time. You can set the desired number of prints for each picture or change previous reservations. You cannot make print reservations for pictures with the n (movie) indication.
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    Making print reservations < Press a or c to select [
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    Making print reservations < Canceling print reservations This function lets you cancel all the print reservation data stored on the card. Printing Pictures Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. 4 The top menu is displayed. Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. m INFO MODE MENU ERASE Press a or c
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    Making print reservations < Press a or c to select [RESET] and press the OK/MENU button. Press b to return to PLAY menu. Press OK/MENU button to exit the menu. < PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED RESET CANCEL KEEP SELECT GO < PRINT ORDER < U 4 CANCEL SELECT GO Printing Pictures 111
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    not, refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is PictBridge? 4 It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. What is STANDARD setting? All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. Selecting
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    to turn the printer on and locate the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 4 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB connector on the camera. The camera turns on automatically. The camera's monitor turns on and the screen for selecting the destination of the USB cable is
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    and press the OK/MENU button. [ONE MOMENT] is displayed, then the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed on the monitor. Make the print settings using the camera's monitor. g Go to "Printing pictures" (P. 115) USB P C If [PC] is selected accidentally, unplug the USB PRINT cable and start over
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    Printing pictures When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to depending on the printer you use. Please consult with the services of your printer's manufacturer or to the printer manual. 115
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Easiest Printing The easiest procedure to print a picture taken with the camera is described below. Printing Pictures With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press a or c to 4 select [PRINT], then press the OK/ PRINT
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Press b or d to select the picture you want to print, and press OK/MENU button. SELECT SINGLE PRINT 100-0020 PRINT MORE Press a or c to select [OK] and press the OK/MENU button. PRINT OK Printing starts. To return to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] CANCEL
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode Printing Pictures With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press a or c to PRINT select [PRINT] or [MULTI PRINT], 4 then press the OK/MENU button. ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT The [PRINT PAPER] screen
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    . PRINT PAPER SIZE PICS/SHEET
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Setting MORE print reservations c Press c. The [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. d Press a or c to select the item you want to set, then press d. Press a or c to change the setting, and press the OK/MENU button. PRINT INFO < × 1 DATE WITHOUT FILE
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    OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO OK: Printing starts. CANCEL: The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. TRANSFERRING When printing is finished, the monitor 4 CANCEL returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. g"Exiting direct printing" (P. 127) Screen
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer ALL PRINT mode Printing Pictures With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press a or c to PRINT select [ALL PRINT] mode, then press 4 the OK/MENU button. ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. EXIT
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    OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO OK: Printing starts. CANCEL: The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. g"Exiting direct printing" (P. 127) TRANSFERRING CANCEL Screen during
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer To cancel printing Pressing the OK/MENU button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To cancel printing, press a or c to select [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. PRINT CONTINUE CANCEL
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode Printing Pictures With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen displayed, press a or c to select [ALL INDEX] or [PRINT ORDER], then press the OK/MENU button. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT 4 ALL INDEX The [
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    OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO OK: Printing starts. CANCEL: The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. TRANSFERRING 4 When printing is finished, the monitor CANCEL returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. g"Exiting direct printing" (P. 127) Screen
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    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen displayed, press b. A message is displayed. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX 4 EXIT
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    MEMO 4 128 Printing Pictures
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    Connecting Computer 5 Connecting Computer This chapter describes how to transfer pictures stored on the card to computer, and how to use various functions of OLYMPUS Master. For details, refer to the on-line "Help" and the manual of OLYMPUS Master. 5 129
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    OLYMPUS Master gP.140 Saving pictures on computer gP.142 Disconnecting the camera from your computer gP.143 Use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended when using the camera with a computer. If you use the battery, make sure that it is fully charged. Note that the camera's battery
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    and movies. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is for use on computers to view, edit and organize the pictures taken with the digital camera. When this software is installed, the following operations, refer to the on-line "Help" of OLYMPUS Master and the related sections of this manual. 131
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    OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master Check the operating system of your computer before installing OLYMPUS Master. For the compatibility of a new operating system, see OLYMPUS homepage. Operational Environment Windows Operating System CPU RAM Hard disk space Connector 5 Monitor
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    Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh Operating System CPU RAM Hard disk space Connector Monitor Mac OS 10.2 or later Power PC G3 . 5 • unplugging the connection cable used between the camera and computer • turning the camera off • opening the battery compartment/card cover on the
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    Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. The OLYMPUS Master installation window is displayed. If the installation window does not display automatically, double click the [My Computer] icon on your desktop and then click
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    When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Agree]. The OLYMPUS Master review the contents and click [Yes]. The Adobe Reader installation dialog window appears asking whether you wish to install it or not. Adobe Reader is required to view the manual
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    Using provided OLYMPUS Master software If you wish to install Adobe Reader, click [OK]. If you do not wish to install, click [Cancel], and go to step 8. The Adobe Reader
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    ]. Double click the [Installer] icon. Operate according to the window messages. The installer of OLYMPUS Master is activated. 5 When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Continue] and [Agree]. The installation completion window appears. Click
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    . For the location of the USB port on your computer, see the manual for the computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The camera turns on automatically and the camera monitor turns on to display the USB connector connection selection window for the USB
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    the operation for the image files. Click [Cancel] because the images will be transferred using OLYMPUS Master software. Mac OS X The image files are usually controlled by an iPhoto application. When the camera is connected for the first time, the iPhoto application is 5 activated, so quit it
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    Master) icon on the desktop. The main menu window appears automatically. Macintosh Double click the (OLYMPUS Master) icon in the "OLYMPUS Master" folder. The main menu window appears automatically. The first time the computer is 5 activated, the user information window appears, input [Name
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    Master main menu d c f e h g i c [Transfer Images] button Use to transfer images from the camera or media. d [Upgrade] button Use to display the dialog box for upgrading to OLYMPUS Master Plus. e [Browse Images] button Use to display the browse image. 5 f [Backup Images] button Use
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    on computer Transferring and storing the camera images on a computer Storing camera images on a computer. In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click the (Transfer Images) button. The transferring source selection menu window appears. Click the (From Camera) button in the menu window. The transferring
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    menus, click [Menu] in the browse window. The card access mark on the camera's monitor blinks red while the images are being transferred. Never open the battery compartment/card cover on the camera, or disconnect or connect the battery or AC adapter. Doing so may cause damage to the data in the
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    when the [Eject Hardware] menu is clicked, a warning message saying [Cannot Stop Camera] may appear. In this case, check to see if the camera image data is not being read or the application software used for opening the camera image file is not in use. Then, restart the operation of [Eject Hardware
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    Viewing still images/movies In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click the Images) button. The Browse Window is displayed. (Browse Double click the thumbnail of the still picture you want to view.
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    Viewing still images/movies Viewing movies In the browse window, double click the thumbnail of the movie you want to view. The display switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. Click the playback button display to start the movie. at the bottom of the movie The
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    Printing images There are many printing menus for the photos, indexes, postcards, calendars, etc. This section describes how to print photos. In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click [Print Images]. The Print Menu window is displayed. Click the (Photo) button. The Photo Print window is displayed.
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    Printing images Select the thumbnail of the picture you want to print and click [Add]. The selected picture is displayed on the layout as a preview. Set the number of prints. 5 Click [Print]. To return to the main menus, click [Menu] in the Photo Print window. 148 Connecting Computer
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    8.6 originally equipped with USB connector and USB MASS Storage Device Support 1.3.5 is 5 confirmed for proper operation). • Computers with camera to a computer using the USB cable, double-click [INSTALL.EXE] to install the USB driver from the folder (indicated below) on the provided OLYMPUS
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    MEMO 5 150 Connecting Computer
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    Appendix 6 Appendix Troubleshooting, Camera Maintenance, Checking Functions and Specifications. 6 151
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    To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun, or any other extremely bright light source. Do not touch a charging battery or the battery charger until charging is finished and the battery has cooled. The battery and battery charger become hot while charging. A specified AC
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    camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. CAUTION Stop using the camera parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as
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    electrical shocks or burns. DANGER This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge batteries with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. Never heat or incinerate batteries. Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into
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    intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. To find out whether your camera can be used with these batteries, read your camera's manual. Always charge lithium ion batteries when using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period. The battery may become hot during
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    camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera restrictions described in the camera's manual. LCD monitor Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image
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    Monitor indication NO CARD Corrective action Insert a card, or remove the card once and reinsert it correctly. g See the Basic manual provided. Wipe the gold contacts with a commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem the card with the camera. CARD FULL Replace
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    editing software such as the OLYMPUS Master software provided to view the pictures on a computer. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT SELECT GO Format the card. g (P. 97) 6 Close the battery compartment/card cover. g See the Basic manual provided
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    Monitor indication Error messages Corrective action NO CONNECTION CANCEL YES The camera is not connected to the printer or computer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. NO PAPER CANCEL YES There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer. CANCEL
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    Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action PRINT ERROR CANCEL YES There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer, and then turn on both devices. 6 Appendix 160
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    If a problem arises Appendix Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The camera does not respond or the monitor does not turn on n The power is off. n Turn the camera on. *1 o The battery is exhausted. o Charge the battery. *1 p The battery is temporarily p Warm the battery by
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    . The date P. 78 and time are not set at the time of purchase. o The camera has been left with o Set the date and time again. P. 78 the battery removed for about one day. p The camera detected a prob- p The camera may stop working P. 78 lem in the power supply from if the power fails during
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    a problem arises Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus n The camera moved when the n Hold the camera correctly. camera lens, the camera will shutter button. focus on you. Press the shutter button while looking at the monitor. q The green lamp on the monitor
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    If a problem arises Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is too dark n The flash was blocked by your n Hold the camera correctly. does not support o Refer to the printer's instruc- - PictBridge. tion manual or contact the printer manufacturer. The camera is not recognized
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    green lamp, flash stand-by/flash charging lamp, battery check indicator and card access mark, which are displayed on the monitor, indicate the following depending on whether they are on, off or blinking. Lamp, indicator or mark Camera status Possible/ Impossible actions Green lamp lights The
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    cleaning paper and gently wipe the lens. Monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Card, battery and charger Wipe gently with a dry cloth. Appendix Do or wet. Storing the camera If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery and card and store the camera in a cool, dry,
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    AC adapter (sold separately) In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the camera, you can also use the specified AC adapter (sold separately). An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as picture downloads. Use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately), and connect in
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    Names of parts Shutter button g*1 Flash gP. 21 Microphone gP. 44 Self-timer lamp gP. 35 Power switch g*1 Lens g*1 6 DC-IN jack gP. 167 A/V OUT jack gP. 61 USB connector gP. 113, 138 Connector cover gP. 61, 113, 138, 167 *1 See the separate Basic manual provided. Appendix 168
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    Names of parts Playback (QUICK VIEW) button g*1 Zoom button gP. 18, 46, 49 Strap eyelet g*1 Battery compartment/card cover g*1 Speaker OK/MENU button gP. 4 Tripod socket Monitor g*1, P. 170 6 Arrow pads The Arrow pads can be used to set the macro mode, flash mode, and other settings. They can
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    36 18 Movie Item 1 Shooting modes 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash stand-by 6 Camera movement warning Flash charging 5 Macro mode 11 00:36 Ref. page P. 12 *1 P. 165 P. 22, 165 P. 33, 34 P. 21 P. 35 P. 36 P. 43 P. 23 P. 23 P. 30 *1 P. 31 P. 28 *1 *1 *1, P. 16 *1 See the separate Basic
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    Monitor Display List Playback mode 1f 3 4
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    below. Shooting mode menu (Still picture) Top menu  Tab  Function  Setting  Ref. page MODE MENU ESP/ 5 DRIVE ESP /5 o /j P. 31 P. 36 DIGITAL ZOOM CAMERA R OFF /ON OFF /ON P. 19 P. 43 PANORAMA / P. 38 P. 41 CARD FORMAT YES/ NO P. 97 ALL RESET W∗ OFF/ ON P. 80 P. 76 PW
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    Menu List Shooting mode menus (Movie) Top menu  Tab  Function  Setting  Ref. page MODE MENU ESP/ 5 CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM ESP /5 OFF /ON P. 31 P. 19 CARD FORMAT YES/ NO P. 97 ALL RESET W∗ OFF/ ON P. 80 P. 76 PW ON SETUP SCREEN: OFF/ 1 /2 VOLUME: OFF/ LOW /HIGH P.
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    ∗ NTSC/PAL G 4/ 9 /16 m INFO ERASE YES/ NO is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. P. 92 P. 88 P. 84 P. 99 P. 78 P. 60 P. 47 P. 53 P. 63 P. 72 Appendix 174
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    P. 56 INFO P. 63 ERASE YES/ NO P. 72 is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. Appendix 175
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    9 # 9 9 9 9 9 Y 9 9 9 9 9 QUICK VIEW 9 9 9 9 9 Optical zoom K F 0 ESP/ n j 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 *1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 DIGITAL ZOOM 6R % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 PANORAMA / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 FORMAT
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    9 Fixed at wide angle *2 K F 0 ESP/ n j 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ESP 9 9 9 - 9 - DIGITAL ZOOM R % 9 9 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 - - - - - 9 PANORAMA / 9 9 9 - - 6 9 9 9 9 - FORMAT 9 9 9 9 9 ALL RESET W 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 PW ON
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    Shooting distance 178 : Approx. 150 frames (based on CIPA battery life measurement standards) : 4,000,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter) : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm lens on a 35 mm film camera), f3.1 to f5.2 : iESP, spot metering : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec
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    Camera specifications Monitor Flash charging time Outer connector Automatic calendar system Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight : 1.8" TFT color LCD display, 134,000 pixels : Approx. 6 seconds (A fully charged new battery is used, and the charging time is
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    : : xD-Picture Card for digital cameras : NAND flash EEP-ROM : 16 MB : 3V (3.3V) : 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) (operation) / -20 to 65°C (-4 to 149°F) (storage) : Less than 95% (operation and storage) : Approx. 20 × 25 × 1.7 mm (0.8" × 1.0" × 0.07") Battery Charger (LI-10C) Rated input: : AC100
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    60 A/V OUT jack 61 B Battery 180 Battery charger 180 Battery check indicator 165, 170 Battery compartment/card cover 169 BEACH & SNOW R 13 Beep/alert sound 8 84 BLACK & WHITE 64 BLUE (setting screen color) .... 92 Brightness of monitor s ....... 99 C Camera movement warning 165 Card 97
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    K 14 Language W 76 Lens 168 Lithium ion battery 180 M Macro mode 33 button 169 Playback on Metering 31 Microphone 44, 168 MODE MENU 4 Monitor 169, 170 MOVIE PLAYBACK 56 R REC VIEW OLYMPUS Master 131 Optical zoom 18 P S SELF PORTRAIT o 15 Self-timer lamp 35, 168 Self-timer Y 35
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    4 Tripod socket 169 Tungsten (incandescent) 1 ... 28 U USB cable 113, 138 USB connector ..... 113, 138, 168 V VOLUME 88 W White balance 0 28 X xD-Picture Card 38, 180 Z Zoom button 169 Index 6 183 Appendix
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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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D-590 ZOOM
C-470 ZOOM
X-500
Advanced Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
1
Taking Pictures
2 Viewing
3
Setting Up
4
Printing Pictures
5
Connecting Computer
6 Appendix