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Chapter 4: Setting according to shooting conditions Using the flash u ! # $ Using the flash u ! # $ The camera is initially set to "AUTO" (auto-flash), but you can select from the following five flash modes according to the shooting conditions. AUTO (default setting) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. u (soft flash) The flash is weakened. This is effective when "AUTO" or "#" (fill-in flash) is too strong and too bright. ! (red-eye reduction flash) The light from the flash may make the subject's eyes appear red in pictures taken in dark places. The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. Notes • After the pre-flashes, it takes about one 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 pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness. # (fill-in flash) The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject's face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). 51

Section	Page
Introduction	3
What can I do with the camera?	5
How to use this instruction manual	6
Chapter 1: Read this first	12
Unpacking the box contents	20
Names of parts	21
Digital camera	21
Cradle	22
Monitor indications	23
Chapter 2: Preparation	29
Attaching the strap	29
About the battery and card	30
Inserting the battery and card	31
Charging the battery	33
Power on/off	36
How to use the multi-swing display	37
Setting the date and time	38
Chapter 3: Basic shooting and playback	41
Holding the camera correctly	41
Easy shooting with P-AUTO (Program Auto) mode	42
Composing the image and taking a shot	42
Subjects that are difficult to focus on using the AF (Auto Focus)	44
Recomposing the shot after locking the focus (Focus Lock)	45
Recording movies	46
Viewing/Erasing the shot images	48
Chapter 4: Setting according to shooting conditions	50
Zooming in (Telephoto) or out (Wide angle) (W/T)	50
Using the flash u ! # $	51
Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro) & %	54
Using the self-timer Y	55
Selecting a scene mode according to the subject (SCENE SELECT)	57
Selecting the record mode (D)	65
Sequential shooting (j)	69
Adjusting the settings to suit a bright/dark subject (F)	71
Enabling the digital zoom (DIGITAL ZOOM)	73
Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding lighting (WB) 5 3 1 >	76
When the brightness of the subject and background differ (METERING) 5	79
Changing the focus range (AF MODE)	81
Panorama shooting (PANORAMA)	83
Stitching together two images (2 IN 1)	87
Recording sound with still pictures (R)	90
Compensating for camera movement (IMAGE STABILIZER)	92
Setting the Auto Focus while shooting movies (FULLTIME AF)	93
Recording sound with movies (R)	94
Chapter 5: Playing/Editing images	96
Playing back still images	96
Playing back movies	97
Enlarging pictures (Close-up playback)	101
Displaying several images at once (Index playback)	102
Playback of the pictures as a slide show (m)	105
Rotating pictures (y)	108
Switching the information display mode (INFO)	110
Playing back on a TV	112
Choosing a starting frame for movie playback (INDEX PLAY)	113
Editing still pictures (EDIT)	115
Recording sound to pictures (postrecording)	117
Editing movies	119
Editing movie images (EDIT)	119
Capturing a movie frame as a still picture (CAPTURE)	121
Creating an index (INDEX)	123
Protecting pictures (0)	126
Erasing pictures (ERASE/ALL ERASE)	127
Setting images to store on a QDock&Done- compatible storage unit (STORE)	129
Chapter 6: Viewing images in a calendar or album	131
Displaying pictures in a calendar	131
Switching the calendar display	131
Playing back pictures from the calendar display	132
Registering pictures into an album (ALBUM ENTRY)	136
Viewing the pictures in the albums	139
Reordering the pictures in an album (REARRANGE)	140
Releasing pictures from the albums (UNDO ENTRY)	142
Releasing all the pictures from the selected album (UNDO ALL)	145
Selecting and erasing a picture from an album (ERASE)	146
Chapter 7: Customizing your camera	148
Saving the settings (ALL RESET)	148
Selecting your language for on-screen display (W)	151
Changing the startup screen (SCREEN)	152
Changing the sleep timer duration (SLEEP)	153
Setting regularly used functions to the custom button (z CUSTOM BUTTON)	155
Erasing the image data automatically after storing them onto the storage unit (ERASE STORED IMAGE)	157
Setting the warning sound (8)	159
Setting the shutter sound (SHUTTER SOUND)	160
Setting the operation sound (BEEP)	162
Checking the picture you have just taken (REC VIEW)	163
Setting serial numbers for file names (FILE NAME)	164
Adjusting the CCD and image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING)	166
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor (s)	167
Setting the playback sound volume (VOLUME)	168
Selecting the video signal type (VIDEO OUT)	170
Resetting the settings to default (MODE RESET)	171
Formatting a card (FORMAT)	172
Using various clock functions from the clock menu	174
Choosing the clock style (CLOCK STYLE)	174
Setting the alarm (ALARM SET)	176
Setting the type of alarm sound and sound level (ALARM SOUND)	179
Chapter 8: Printing images	181
Selecting a printing method	181
Making print reservations (DPOF)	182
Making a single-frame reservation (<)/All-frame reservation (U)	183
Making print reservations from an album (ALBUM)	187
Canceling print reservations	189
Checking the print reservations	191
Printing with a PictBridge-compatible printer	192
Using the direct printing function	192
Connecting the camera to a printer	193
Procedures for printing	196
Exiting direct printing	201
Chapter 9: Using images with your computer	202
Before transferring image data to your computer	202
Operational sequence	202
Using the supplied OLYMPUS Master software	204
What is OLYMPUS Master?	204
Installing OLYMPUS Master	205
Connecting the camera to your computer	210
Launching OLYMPUS Master	213
Displaying camera images on computer	215
Transferring and storing the camera images on a computer	215
Viewing still images/movies	218
Printing images	220
Transferring and storing camera images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master	222
Chapter 10: Others	223
Error message list	223
If a problem arises	228
Menu list	236
List of functions by shooting mode	243
Green indicator/flash mark/flash standby indication	245
Camera maintenance	246
Cleaning the camera	246
Storing the camera	247
Condensation inside the camera	247
Camera specifications	248
Glossary	252
Index	254

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Using the flash

Chapter 4: Setting according to shooting conditions

Using the flash

The camera is initially set to “AUTO” (auto-flash), but you can select from the following five

flash modes according to the shooting conditions.

AUTO (default setting)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

(soft flash)

The flash is weakened. This is effective when “AUTO” or “

” (fill-in flash) is too strong and

too bright.

(red-eye reduction flash)

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures taken in dark places.

The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing

the regular flash.

(fill-in flash)

The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on

the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting

the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

Notes

•

After the pre-flashes, it takes about one 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 pre-flashes, or if the shooting

range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.