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    Shooting Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings 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
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    Navigation How to use the camera Using a computer... Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you enjoy editing, viewing, and printing the pictures downloaded from your camera. Using a card... Pictures taken with this camera are stored on an xD-Picture Card. By storing the relevant
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    frame. Using the direct buttons... Direct buttons let you perform functions such as erasing or protecting pictures or setting the flash mode, making camera operation easy. SET CARD PICTURE CAM AE/AF AE:ESP AF:SPOT ESP iESP WB TIMSPEOLTAPSE MULTI METERINPGICTURES :AREA 02 SELECT SHARPNESS
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    (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 take pictures and view them
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    83 6 Settings P.105 7 To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. To use OLYMPUS Master. Printing pictures P.123 8 Connecting the camera to a computer P.141 9 Troubleshooting For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or
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    record modes 27 Card capacity in number of pictures/remaining recording time ... 28 To change the record mode 30 3 Basic shooting functions 31 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 32 Zooming in on a distant subject 35 Using the optical zoom 35 Using the digital zoom 36 Taking
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    51 Manual focus Camera movement compensation h 73 Sequential shooting j 7 74 Sequential shooting j 74 Auto bracketing 7 75 Time lapse shooting L 76 Self-timer shooting Y 77 Function shooting (black & white/sepia 78 Panorama shooting 79 Recording sound with still pictures R 81 Recording
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    G 86 Calendar display G 86 Slideshow m 88 Slideshow setup m 88 Picture rotation y 89 Playing back movies q 90 Editing still pictures 91 Resizing Q 91 Trimming P 92 Red-eye correction 93 Recording sound R 94 Editing movies 95 Creating an index 95 Editing a movie 96 Playback on a TV
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    147 Starting up OLYMPUS Master 149 Displaying camera images on a computer 151 Downloading and saving images 151 Viewing still pictures and movies 153 Printing pictures 154 To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master 156 10 Appendix 157 Troubleshooting 158 Error
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    168 Handling the Camera 168 Battery handling precautions 171 Card handling precautions 174 LCD Monitor 175 Glossary of terms 176 11 Miscellaneous 179 Menu list 180 List of factory default settings 186 Modes and shooting functions 189 Names of parts 191 Camera 191 Monitor indications
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    to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by pressing the buttons on your digital camera. You can use the advanced functions available on your camera by setting the menu items to adjust the amount of light passing through aperture or alter the focusing range. Just
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    POWER switch to turn the camera on. 1 Shooting modes Set the mode dial to one of these positions to take pictures or movies. Basic operation Playback This function allows you to record movies with sound. gP.72 Playback mode q This function allows you to view still pictures and movies, as well
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    taken on the monitor. All the functions in normal playback mode are available. g"6 Playback" (P.83) To return to shooting mode for taking the next picture, press the QUICK VIEW button or press the shutter button halfway. d [ (AE lock) button The exposure (AE) lock function is alternately activated
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    & (macro) button repeatedly to change the macro settings. The setting changes in the following order with each press of the button. g"Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode)" (P.37) 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 OFF & (Macro) HQ 2592 1944 30 % (Super macro) g N button The focus mode is alternately
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    0 (Protect) button Pressing the 0 (Protect) button after selecting a picture sets the protect function. g"Protecting pictures" (P.102) e S (Erase) button Pressing the S (Erase) button after selecting a picture displays the screen below. Follow the operation guide at the bottom of the screen to erase
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    Menus Menus are used to set functions. Press N to display the menu on the monitor. About the menus 1 The menu items that can be used differ depending on the mode. Top menu Menus are divided into shortcut menus and mode menus. Basic operation MODE MENU MONITOR OFF Shortcut menus You can select
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    MODE MENU MONITOR OFF gP.23 gP.26 (Playback mode (q mode) Still picture Movie m gP.88 INFO MODE MENU u gP.101 gP.100 MOVIE PLAY modes (h) In h mode, the SETUP screen allows you to format the memory card and perform basic settings for ease of use. SETUP FORMAT ALL RESET ON W s ENGLISH
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    the memory card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and functions for easy use of the camera. (Playback mode (q mode) SET CARD EDIT PLAY PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab For recording sound and reserving for printing. For editing saved pictures
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    pad and N to select and set the menu items. Follow the operation guide on the screen and use the arrow pad to set the items. How refers to the arrow pad (acbd). MODE MENU MONITOR OFF 4 Press ac to select the [CAMERA] tab, then press d. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with
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    ISO AUTO OFF 0.0 AE/AF DRIVE ISO BKT SET CARD PIC CAMERA 7 Press ac and select the exposure differential from [±0.3], [±0.7] and [±1.0], then press d. Press ac and select the number of shots from [×3] and [×5], then press N. • Follow the operation guide at the bottom of the screen and use the
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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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    elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Top view Do not hold this part of the lens. 22
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    that the monitor uses more battery power camera actually records. than the viewfinder. Use the monitor when you need to Use the viewfinder for general Tips know the exact area the camera snapshots, landscape pictures records, or to take a close-up of a and other casual shots. person or flower
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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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    with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), 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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    taking pictures 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 the memory capacity of the card
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    Tips before you start taking pictures Record mode Image size The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. Compression In record modes other than TIFF,
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    Tips before you start taking pictures Record mode Card capacity in number of pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Record 2 mode Image size Com- File pression format Card capacity in number of pictures Using a 16 MB card With sound Without sound SHQ HQ 2592 × 1944 3:2 2592 × 1728
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    the monitor setting is over 1,024 × 768 (such as 1,280 × 1,024), the picture only takes up part of the screen. 2 • The number of storable still pictures/recording time is displayed on the monitor when a card is inserted in the camera. P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 30 Number of storable still
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    Tips before you start taking pictures Record mode To change the record mode Mode dial Top menu [K] 1 2 Select a record mode from [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] and [SQ2]. For movies, select a record mode from [HQ], [SQ]. g Go to Step 3 2 If you selected [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2], choose an image size.
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    the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don't need to learn how to make them. 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-style image or whatever, and
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    you select a scene mode according to the situation or shooting conditions, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings. (f mode k LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the
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    SELECT GO OK 3 SPORT BEACH & SNOW Suitable for taking pictures on a sunny day at the beach or in the snow. Sky, greenery and people are recorded bright and sharp. SELECT GO OK BEACH & SNOW FIREWORKS Suitable for taking pictures of fireworks in a night sky. The camera sets a slower shutter
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    on the warm glow from the candlelight. SELECT GO OK CANDLE AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT Suitable for taking photos when there is little light, but you do not want to use a flash. The picture is recorded with as little blurring as possible, and a peaceful atmosphere can be captured. SELECT GO OK
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    a subject, you are essentially taking a small area of the picture and making it bigger. Therefore, the greater the magnification with the digital zoom, the grainier the resulting picture will be. The following zoom magnifications are available on this camera. Optical zoom 5× (equivalent to 38 mm
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    Note • You can use the optical zoom in n mode by setting [R] to [OFF]. g"Recording sound with movies" (P.82) • In n mode, the maximum magnification possible for digital zoom is 3×. Using the digital zoom Mode dial 3 Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Pull the
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    Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 8 cm/3.2" to 60 cm/23.6", T: 60 cm/23.6" to 120 cm/47.2"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as
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    3 3 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. TIPS The subject appears in shadow when picture will come out well. g"ESP/Spot metering" (P.54) Note • In some cases, using the flash during macro shooting may result in dark shadows or underexposure. • During super macro shooting, the zoom
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    from the flash may make the subject's eyes appear red in the picture. 3 The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. • Effectiveness may be
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    for the background and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod, otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred. The factory default setting is [#SLOW1]. You can change the setting. g"Slow synchronization" (P.44
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    . 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 SLOW 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights (flash stand-by). 4 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. HQ 2592 1944003300 # mark 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 30 41
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    camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly. 3 Zoom result in macro mode with the zoom set to wide-angle (W). Check the resulting picture on the monitor. 42
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    EV each time you press the button. (EV : Exposure Value) c : Light emission is decreased by 1/3 EV each time you press the button. SET CARD PIC CAMERA g"Menus" (P.16) 3 AE/AF DRIVE ISO 0.0 Note • The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too fast. Basic shooting
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    are 3 settings to choose from when you select [#SLOW] with the # (flash mode) button. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [#SLOW] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Select [#SLOW1], [HSLOW] 3 or [#SLOW2] and press N L NOISE REDUCTION DIZITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF PANORAMA L1 !L L2 Basic shooting functions SET
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    . Now that you have mastered basic operation, you can start enjoying your camera's more advanced functions. You can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. For example, when taking pictures of flowers, by reducing the aperture value and focusing on the branch of
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    Aperture priority shooting This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (Fnumber), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the
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    function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will provide
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    shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera is displayed. • If the exposure differential appears in red, Advanced shooting functions Note • To avoid camera movement, It is recommended that you use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed. • The
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    currently using can also be saved for retrieving by this mode, but the saved zoom position may deviate slightly from that currently used. g"My Mode setup" (P.113 on your subjects. iESP SPOT Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of
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    is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. The subject is also automatically kept in focus during movie recording. OFF Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4 Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FULLTIME AF] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) Note • Battery consumption increases when
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    target mark to the area you want to focus on. 2 Take the picture. • Selecting either [iESP] or [SPOT] AF modes will exit AF target mark selection mode. P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 AF target mark Note • AF area is not available when the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON]. • The location of the AF
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    auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second. • The distance indicator the setting. • [MF] is displayed in red on the monitor. 5 Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. Advanced shooting functions 52
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    Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications TIPS To cancel manual focus → 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second to display cursor position by pressing ac. Note • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be compromised. Perform setting again. 53
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    method is useful with a high contrast subject. ESP/Spot metering Mode dial 4 Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [AE/AF] [AE] [ESP] / [n] g"Menus" (P.16) Multi-metering Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [AE/AF] [AE] [MULTI METERING] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Position the AF target mark on the area
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    hold down the [ button for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press the [ button again to cancel the AE memory. The multi-metering exposure is canceled. → If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in Step 1, the multi-metering exposure
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    . much sky in the frame and lock the 4 exposure. Compose your shot again with the sky in the frame and take the picture. Mode dial 1 Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press the [ button. g"Direct buttons" (P.13) P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 • The exposure
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    C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press the [ button again to cancel AE memory. AE lock was canceled. → Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode after performing AE lock. Doing so will cancel AE lock. → The camera was reactivated from sleep mode or the monitor turned off when power was
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    shooting in dark conditions without a flash, the shutter speed is reduced. In this case, the sensitivity is automatically increased to avoid the risk of camera movement. • If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach when [ISO] is set to [AUTO], the sensitivity is automatically
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    , adjust toward - when shooting 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
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    when you need a more precise white balance than preset white balance can provide. To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance. Auto white balance Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU
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    White balance Preset white balance Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [WB] [PRESET] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Select a white balance setting and press N. PRESET WB CANCEL SELECT GO OK 4 TIPS • You can also preview different color tones by
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    White balance One-touch white balance Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [WB] [V] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Display the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the screen, making sure there are no 4 shadows. ONE TOUCH WB
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    balance White balance compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [>] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Press ac to adjust the white balance, and when you have selected the desired level, press N. • The color becomes bluer
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    Advanced shooting functions SET CARD PICTURE CAM Sharpness This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [SHARPNESS] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Press ac to adjust the sharpness between [+5] and [-5]. • To increase the sharpness (+) : Press a. The image
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    c. The light and dark areas become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a computer. SET CARD PICTURE CAM WB SHARPNESS CONTRAST ± 0 SATURATION 4 Saturation This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU
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    by parts of the CCD where no light is focused and are recorded on the image as noise. When [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], the camera automatically of these pictures is to illustrate the effects of noise reduction. They are not actual pictures. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [NOISE
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    too much of the red frame, the image will appear mostly white. Dark picture P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 AF target mark HQ 30 If the peak fills too much of the blue frame, the image will appear mostly black. The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the AF
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    in P mode Red boxes: Mainly white area Blue boxes: Mainly black area When there are black and white parts in the same area, they are displayed as Red boxes. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [u] [OFF] / [ON] / [DIRECT] g"Menus" (P.16) 4 • In M mode, when [u] is not set to [OFF], the subject is
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    [ON] Mode dial HQ 2592 1944 30 When [INFO] is [OFF] The information is displayed for 3 seconds after changing the settings. 4 Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [INFO] [OFF] / [ON] g"Menus" (P.16) Note • If [u] is set, the histogram is displayed regardless of whether [INFO] is set to [ON] or [OFF
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    Frame assist A frame is displayed on the monitor to help you compose your pictures. P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 30 Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FRAME ASSIST] [OFF] / [ON] g"Menus" (P.16) 4 Note • The frame is not displayed during panorama shooting. Advanced shooting
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    a sporting event... Use movie mode to capture the atmosphere by recording the cheers and applause along with the action. Or use sequential shooting mode to take party or family gathering... Use the self-timer function to take group photos at school reunions or birthday parties. When you want to add
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    card memory, the remaining recording time (gP.28) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot. TIPS To keep the subject in focus all the time during movie recording → Set [R] to [OFF] and [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. g"Fulltime AF" (P.50), "Recording sound with movies" (P.82) To use the zoom during
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    95) • If a single movie recording uses up all of the card's memory, create space on the card by erasing the movie or downloading it to a computer. Camera movement compensation This function reduces the blur incurred by camera movement when taking movies. The camera moves the image-capture area of
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    [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE] [j] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. Note • The number of frames that can be taken during sequential mode differs according to the record mode
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    taking pictures in auto bracket mode, various compensation may not apply, depending on the situation. • Auto bracketing may not be available depending on the record mode settings. • If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera
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    enters the sleep mode after the first picture has been taken and stored on the card. The camera is automatically reactivated 4 seconds before taking the next picture. HQ 2592 1944 30 • The camera turns off automatically when the preset number of pictures has been taken. More useful functions 76
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    zoom lever is invalidated from 4 seconds before shooting until after the picture has been taken. • If the battery power or card memory runs out while the camera take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures
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    take the picture. • Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure. • The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture effect to your pictures. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FUNCTION]
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    shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus cards (xDPicture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [PANORAMA] g"Menus" (P.16
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    sequential shooting modes are not available. • If the mode dial is turned during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and changes to the mode selected in the mode dial. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the
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    is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [R] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 When recording starts, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to
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    is set to [ON], the optical zoom is locked during movie recording. If you wish to use the zoom during movie recording, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. If [R] is set to [OFF], you can use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie recording. • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from
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    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. So don't be afraid of pictures not coming out well - just keep on
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    for over 3 minutes, the camera enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off. 6 Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 2, 3, 4 or 5 times. Mode dial 1 Displays the still picture you want to enlarge. 2 Pull the zoom lever toward T (U). Zoom lever • Each time you
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    enlarged state. Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g"Selecting the number of pictures" (P.86) Mode dial 6 1 Push the zoom lever toward W (G). • The index display screen is displayed. • The
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    This function lets you display images stored on the card by specifying the date on a calendar format. If several pictures were taken on the same date, the first picture taken on that date is displayed. Mode dial 1 Push the zoom lever toward W (G) twice. • While viewing the index display screen
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    (P.85) Note • Months in which no pictures were taken are not displayed. • Pictures may not be displayed on the correct date in the following cases: If the date and time are not set on the camera, or if the date of pictures were changed in OLYMPUS Master software. • The following operations cannot be
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    AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of time. If the battery is used, the camera will enter sleep mode after about 30 minutes and stop the slideshow automatically. Slideshow setup You can choose how the pictures go from one to the next during the slideshow. 6 NORMAL Displays the
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    dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [m SETUP] [NORMAL] / [SLIDE] / [FADER] / [ZOOM] g"Menus" (P.16) Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed
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    nH 7 6 00:30/00:36 / 7 Playing time/ total recording time n 00:00/00:36 / / Note • The orange lamp beside the viewfinder blinks while the camera is reading the movie from the card. Reading of movies may take some time. Do not open the card cover while orange lamp is blinking. Doing so may
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    × 480 or 320 × 240 and saves the picture as a new file. gP.91 Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. gP pictures that have been edited on a computer, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or pictures taken with another camera. • If the image size of the selected picture
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    ] and press N. • The [BUSY] bar appears and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The trimmed picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. • If you want to trim the picture again, select [RESET] and press N. Repeat the procedure from Step 2. • To quit the
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    . Movies, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card. • If a trimmed picture is printed out, it may appear grainy picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. SET CARD EDIT PLAY REDEYE FIX START 6 Note • Red-eye correction may not work on all pictures or may correct parts
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    is erased. • You may not be able to record sound when there is insufficient card memory (the "CARD FULL" message is displayed). • Sound recording may pick up camera noises, such as button operation or shutter movement. • Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase only the sound
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    extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored on the card as a still picture. g"Creating an index" (P.95) This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you do not want. g"Editing a movie" (P.96) Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Creating an index Mode dial Top
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    the camera returns to the RESET playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. Record mode when the movie was shot Record mode when if there is insufficient memory space on the card. Editing a movie Mode dial Top menu
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    by holding the button down. 2 As in Step 1, select the last frame of the part you want to keep and GO OK press N. 3 Select [OK] and press N. overwritten, the camera returns to the playback mode. Note • You cannot select [NEW FILE] if there is insufficient memory space on the card. • The
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    input (white) terminals. AV cable (provided) Connector cover 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. 3 6 • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV
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    sure to set the [VIDEO OUT] setting accordingly. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV. Mode dial Top menu [SETUP] [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC] / [PAL] Mode dial Top
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    [INFO] is off Note 6 • In some cases, setting [INFO] to on in q mode may not be able to display all the shooting information if the picture was taken with a different camera. • If [u] is set, the histogram is displayed regardless of whether [INFO] is set to on or off. Playback 100
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    Histogram When viewing still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the luminance components. The histogram display can be set separately for from the histogram displayed during playback. • The histogram may not appear when you play back pictures shot on another camera. 6 Playback 101
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    6 This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the pictures on the card. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid
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    N or press the S button again. All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. 6 Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CARD] [ALL ERASE] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Select [YES] and press N. • All the pictures are erased. ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL YES SELECT NO GO OK Playback 103
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    lets you format the memory card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. 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. Make sure
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    7 Settings Settings 7 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. Another advantage is that you can customize the camera to your own personal taste. For example, you can set the startup screen so that one of the
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    . (factory default setting) Example: If [ALL RESET] is set to [ON] and [K] is changed to [SQ1], [K] returns to the factory default setting ([HQ]) when the camera is turned on again. OFF The settings made before the power is turned off are saved. Mode dial Top menu [SETUP] [ALL RESET] [OFF] / [ON
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    46 P.47 P.59 Function Factory default setting R (still pictures) OFF R (movies) ON h ON Ref. page k #SLOW1 OFF P.54 P.37 P.74 TIMELAPSE K 2 pictures 1 min. interval P.76 HQ P.26 P.75 P.58 7 P.66 SHQ, HQ 2592 × 1944 P.28 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.36 SQ1 1600 × 1200 NORMAL P.28 FULLTIME
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    FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES GO OK TIPS • You can add an additional language to your camera by using the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the help. 7 Power on/Power off setup You can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power is turned on and off. You
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    ] screen Rec view 7 You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. ON OFF The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View
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    display when the power is turned on and off. Register a picture from the pictures saved on the card and use [PW ON SETUP] and [PW OFF SETUP] to display it on the startup/ shutdown screen. g"Power on/Power off setup" (P.108) Mode dial
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    volume You can adjust the sound volume of still pictures and movies as well as the volume of [VOLUME] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Press ac to set the volume, then press N. VOLUME BEEP SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY Selecting this level will mute the sound completely. Beep You can adjust the volume of the beep
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    Button operation beep You can choose from 2 different sounds for button operations. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH]. You can turn the sound off completely by setting [OFF]. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [BEEP] 1 Select [OFF], [1] or [2]. If you selected [1] or
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    P Ref. page P.12 Function DIGITAL ZOOM Factory default setting OFF Ref. page ZOOM∗2 FLASH MODE Y AE 1/1000 0.0 ON 38mm AUTO OFF ESP P.47 P.59 - - P.39 P.77 P.54 PANORAMA FUNCTION INFO u R (still pictures not when the camera is turned on. ∗2 In r mode, the available zoom positions are 38mm
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    Settings SETUP CARD PIC CAM My Mode setup 1 Select the type of [MY MODE SETUP] and press d. CURRENT Saves the current camera settings. RESET Restores the factory default settings. CUSTOM Saves settings one by one. • The [r1/2/3/4] screen appears. 2 Select a My Mode number and press N. BEEP
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    settings you want, press N. • The screen displayed in Step 1 appears. Note • Although the settings you are using can be saved in the [CURRENT] setting, the zoom position will be saved as the closest of the
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    The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file number returns of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one. Settings 116
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    camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures VIDEO OUT SETUP CARD PIC CAM Note • If you turn the camera off during pixel
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    Setting the date and time 1 Adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press N. • Pressing a brightens the monitor, and pressing c darkens it. SELECT GO OK Settings Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date
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    setting. • To move back to the previous setting, press b. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. 3 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the
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    menus AE/AF DRIVE ISO Y w #SLOW 7 NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF PANORAMA Ref. page P.49, 54 P.74 P.58 P.77 P.43 P.44 P.66 P.36 P.50 P.79 Functions that can be assigned to the shortcut menus FUNCTION INFO u R (still pictures) FRAME ASSIST TIMELAPSE WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION Ref
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    Shortcut Setting the shortcut menus You can set a shortcut menu on the top menu. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SHORT CUT] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Select a function and press N. SHORT CUT AE/AF DRIVE ISO Y CANCEL SELECT GO OK Note • In the shortcut menu, the settings are saved in [SCENE]
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    Shortcut 2 Select a shortcut menu. • The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that function. BLUE CANCEL SELECT RED GO OK 7 Settings 122
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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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    your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is PictBridge?... It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. STANDARD... All printers that support PictBridge have standard
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    connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the 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
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    modes, paper sizes etc., vary depending on the printer you use. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Easy printing The method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected picture is printed using standard settings without the date, time or file name. [PRINT
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    press N. The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. • When printing is finished, the screen returns to Step 2. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and print all the pictures you want to print. (Setting the size and border SELECT SINGLE PRINT 100-0030 PRINT OK MORE PRINT OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO OK Select
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    : →Go to Step 4. [ALL INDEX] mode / [PRINT ORDER] mode: →Go to Step 6. 2 Select the picture you want to print. • Push the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index format. You can select the pictures you want to print from 100-0030 8 the index. SELECT SINGLE PRINT PRINT OK MORE
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    NAME WITHOUT SELECT SET GO OK DATE ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the date and time. FILE NAME ( P ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the file name. Crops part of a recorded picture so that only the enlarged section is printed. g"Trimming" (P.131) • [DATE
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    time. PRINT INFO 1 DATE WITHOUT FILE NAME WITHOUT SELECT SET GO OK DATE ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the date and time. FILE NAME ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the file 5 Press N. name. 6 Select [OK] and press N. • Printing starts. PRINT • When
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    W or T to select the trimming size. • If trimming has already been performed, the [P] screen appears. Select [RESET] and press N. 2 Press N. Zoom lever Printing pictures 3 Select [OK] and press N. GO OK OK Saves the current trimming size. OK RESET CANCEL Sets a new trimming size. → Repeat
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    the camera from the printer. 1 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, select b. • "REMOVE USB CABLE" is displayed. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX 2 Remove the USB cable from the camera. EXIT SELECT GO OK 3 Remove the USB cable from the printer. 8 Printing pictures 132
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    or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected Disconnect the camera and to the printer correctly. connect it again correctly. There is no
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    easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out pictures automatically, at home or at a photo shop, by storing data, such as which
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    functions may be available on all printers, at all print shops, or at all photo labs. • Some TIFF images cannot be printed. • Print reservation may take a little time when saving printing data to a card. All-frame reservation/Single-frame reservation You can select all-frame reservation or single
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    that you want to SINGLE PRINT make. END MORE MORE Sets the number of prints and date/time printing data, CANCEL and trims the picture. Proceeds to Step 4. Single-frame reservation SINGLE PRINT Sets the number of prints to screen 1 and returns to Step 2. Date/time printing and trimming
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    for other images. (To exit single-frame reservation Select [END] on the single-frame menu to return to the [PRINT ORDER] screen. Follow the operation guide and return to the playback screen. Printing pictures 137
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    (DPOF) Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial trimming frame. • Move the zoom lever toward W or T to select the trimming size. CANCEL SELECT GO OK Zoom lever 3 Press N. 8 Printing pictures 4 Select [OK] and
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    picture selection screen, then press N again. 6 Press b to select [END]. • The [PRINT ORDER] screen appears. Follow the operation guide 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
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    data for a selected picture Mode dial 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, by using 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
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    .) while they are still on the card. If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back cover of this manual. 9 Note • It is recommended that
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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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    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 the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard
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    result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot. • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the card cover Windows 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed
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    click "YES". • A screen asking whether or not you want to install 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 installed on your computer. 5 To install Adobe Reader, click "OK". • To cancel
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    -ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it. Connecting the camera to a computer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to your computer. 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. 9 • Refer to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the
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    Disk". • Windows XP When the camera is connected to the computer, the 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
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    Connecting the camera to a computer Starting up OLYMPUS Master Windows 1 Double-click the "OLYMPUS Master" icon desktop. on the • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the "Registration" dialog box is displayed before the main menu
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    Connecting the camera to a computer Starting up OLYMPUS Master (OLYMPUS Master main menu 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 "Create and
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    to a computer Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images You can save camera images on your computer. 1 Click "Transfer Images" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. 2 Click "From Camera" . • The window for selecting images is
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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 orange lamp Orange lamp on the camera is off. 2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the "My
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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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    repeatedly. 8 Volume button Displays the volume adjustment slider. Printing pictures 9 Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. 1 Click "Print Images" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed. 154
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    Connecting the camera to a computer 2 Click "Photo" . • The "Photo Print" window is displayed. Printing pictures 3 Click "Settings" in the "Photo Print" window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. 4 Select a layout and size. • To print the date and
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    menu, click "Menu" in the "Photo Print" window. To download 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
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    Appendix Appendix 10 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 terms
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    unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a computer. The card contains no pictures. Record pictures. Use image processing software to view the picture on a computer. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. Close the card cover. CARD-COVER OPEN When the camera is
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    # (flash charge) indication stop blinking before taking the picture. P.39 The card is full. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card. Before erasing, download important images to a computer. P.102 The battery ran out of power Change the battery. (Wait until the orange - during shooting
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    the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. [ALL RESET] is set to [ON]. Set [ALL RESET] to [OFF]. P.106 The picture is out of focus. The subject was too close. Move further away from the subject. To take pictures closer than 8 cm (3.2") with the zoom in the maximum WIDE position
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    Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor goes off. The camera is in the Operate the camera (press the shutter button - sleep mode. or zoom lever). The power is turned off with the monitor off. If [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF], the camera The camera records
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    Troubleshooting (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on was taken. the subject and then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the when the shutter
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    Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked Hold the camera correctly balance according to the light source. P.60 Part of the picture is dark. The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your blocked by your finger or
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    dial to q. There are no pictures on "NO PICTURE" is displayed on the monitor. the card. Record pictures. There is a problem with See "Error codes". the card. The camera is connected to a TV. The monitor does not function when the AV cable is connected to the camera. Single-frame erase and all
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    cable. Remove the USB cable, and start again from Step 1 of "Connecting the camera to a printer". The printer does not support PictBridge. Refer to the printer's instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. The camera is not recognized by the computer. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS
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    as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. • Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. ( Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery, AC adapter and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. • Periodically replace the
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    image downloads. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service
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    least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally
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    few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ( Do not use the camera with wet hands. • To
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    AC adapter or accessories. Make sure only the plug is securely held during insertion and removal from the outlet. Stop using the camera immediately, and contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase if: • The power-supply cord becomes hot, or it gives off smoke or unusual odors
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    electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • When using NiMH batteries (included in some areas), use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal
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    deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result 10 in fire or electric shock. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the
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    these ranges could shorten 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 you can take may vary depending on
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    the operating environment restrictions described in the camera's manual. Card handling precautions • The card is a precision electronic device. Do cloth. • The card has a limited product life. Eventually, writing or erasing data from the card no longer becomes possible. • Olympus is not responsible
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    ; it will be less noticeable in playback mode. • In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD monitor
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    "depth of field". DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images 10 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. 176
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    picture only takes up part of camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser. M (Manual
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    terms PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. Pixels A pixel is camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera
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    in Chapters 1 to 9. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are displayed 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. 179
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    P.108 P.117 P.118 P.99 P.77 P.26 MONITOR ON/OFF MONITOR OFF, MONITOR ON P.23 *1 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Miscellaneous 11 180
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    #SLOW #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2 NOISE REDUCTION*1 OFF, ON P.58 P.77 P.43 P.44 P.66 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P.36 FULLTIME AF PANORAMA*2 OFF, ON P.50 P.79 FUNCTION OFF, BLACK & WHITE, P.78 SEPIA INFO u R (still pictures) OFF, ON OFF, ON, DIRECT OFF, ON P.69 P.67 P.81 FRAME ASSIST OFF, ON
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    A/S/M mode. *3 Only available in P/A/S/M modes. *4 Only available in f mode. 11 *5 Only available in r mode. *6 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 182
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    Menu list Shooting mode menus (n) Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM ISO FULLTIME AF R (movies) FUNCTION PICTURE WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION OFF, ON P.36 AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400 P.58 OFF, ON P.50 OFF, ON P.82 OFF, BLACK & WHITE, P.78 SEPIA
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    Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Top menu Tab Function Setting MODE MENU PLAY R < EDIT Q P REDEYE FIX 640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCEL P, CANCEL Ref. page P.94 P.134 P.91 P.92 P.93 CARD ALL ERASE FORMAT YES, NO YES, NO P.103 P.104 SETUP ALL RESET W*1 PW ON SETUP PW OFF
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    MODE MENU EDIT INDEX EDIT OK, RESET, CANCEL OK, RESET, CANCEL P.95 P.96 CARD ALL ERASE FORMAT YES, NO YES, NO P.103 P.104 SETUP ALL RESET W*1 PW SOUND OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 NORMAL, SLIDE, FADER, ZOOM P.106 P.108 P.108 P.108 P.111 P.111 P.112 P.117 P.118 P.99 P.86 P.88
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    when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Miscellaneous FNo. SHUTTER ZOOM LCD F FLASH MODE (h, A, S, M, P, f) AF/MF Y METERING (AE) &/% DRIVE 7 ISO r1/2/3/4 SCENE w #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA FUNCTION INFO AF area 11 u R (still pictures) FRAME ASSIST
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    SQ2 WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION REC VIEW FILE NAME m/ft SHORT CUT SHUTTER SOUND AF ILLUMINATOR List of factory default settings 2 pictures, 1 min. interval ON ON h, A, S, M, P, f : HQ (2592 × 1944) n : HQ (320 × 240) 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1944 1600 × 1200 NORMAL 640 × 480 NORMAL AUTO
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    OUT 8 SCREEN: OFF, SOUND: OFF NORMAL Y-M-D 2005.01.01 00:00 NTSC or PAL* HIGH BEEP 1-HIGH * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. Miscellaneous 11 188
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    MY MODE SETUP menu. FLASH MODE Function Mode h f A S M P n Zoom 9 DIGITAL ZOOM - 9 AF mode - 9 - FULLTIME AF - 9 AF area - 9 - 7*2 - 9 - 9 - TIMELAPSE - 9 - FUNCTION - 9 R (still pictures) - 9 - R (movies) - 9 PANORAMA - 9 - 9 - K 9 Miscellaneous
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    Modes and shooting functions VISUAL INDEX Function Mode h f A S M P n ISO - 9*3 F - 9 - 9 - WB - 9 > - 9 SHARPNESS - 9 CONTRAST - 9 SATURATION - 9 NOISE REDUCTION - 9 - INFO - 9 - u - 9 - ALL RESET 9 W 9 PW ON SETUP - 9 PW OFF SETUP - 9 REC VIEW
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    VISUAL INDEX Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) gP.35, 84, 85, 86 Shutter button POWER switch Self-timer lamp gP.77 AF Illuminator gP. cover gP.167 DC-IN jack gP.167 Connector cover gP.98, 125, 147 Multi-connector gP.98, 125, 147 Battery compartment cover Miscellaneous Tripod socket 11
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    VISUAL INDEX Names of parts Flash button gP.41 Viewfinder gP.23 QUICK VIEW button gP.13 AE lock button ([) gP.13, 54, 56 Rotation button (y) gP.15, 89 Mode dial gP.12 Card cover Strap eyelet Flash mode button (#) gP.14, 41 Protect button (0) gP.15, 102 OK/MENU button (N) gP.14
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    parts 28 HQ +2.0 ISO100 22 23 00:36 15 16 17 18 19 Still picture 15 16 18 19 Movie Item Indications 1 Shooting mode P, P, A, S, Battery check e, f 6 Green lamp { 7 Flash stand-by Camera movement warning, Flash charge # (Lights) # (Blinks) 8 Macro mode & Super macro mode % Manual
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    13 Camera movement compensation 14 Self-timer 15 Sound record w -2.0 - +2.0 o, j, 7 L h Y R 16 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 17 Image size 2592 × 1944, 1280 × 960, etc. 18 AF target mark [] 19 Number of storable still 30 pictures Remaining recording time 00:36 20 AE lock AE memory B C 21
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    '05. 02.16 15:30 12 30 13 Still picture 1 2 34 14 100-0030 HQ 5 SIZE : 320 240 6 5 10 '05.02.16 15:30 12 00:00/00:36 13 / 7 Movie Item 1 Battery check 2 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie 3 Sound record 4 Protect e, f
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    171 Battery check 193, 195 BEACH & SNOW 33 BEEP BEEP 112 Beep sound 8 111 BLACK & WHITE 78 C Calendar display 86 Camera movement warning 42 Card 28, 174 11 CCD 117, 176 Close-up playback U 84 Cloudy day 3 60 Compression 27 CONSTRAST J 65 D Date and time X 118 DCF 176 DIGITAL ZOOM 36
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    PORTRAIT k . . . . . 32 M Macro mode shooting 14, 37 Manual focus MF 14, 52 Manual shooting M 12, 48 Measurement units m/ft m/ft . . . . (Record mode 26 NTSC 99, 177 Number of storable still pictures. . . . 28 O OLYMPUS Master 143, 149 One-touch white balance V . . 60, 62 Optical zoom 35
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    34 Super macro shooting 14, 37 T TIME LAPSE L 76 Top menu 16 Trimming P 91, 92, 131, 138 Tungsten light 1 60 U USB cable 125, 147, 156 USB driver 144, 156 V VIDEO OUT 99 VOLUME 111 W White balance compensation > . 63 White balance WB 60 X xD-Picture Card 174 Z Zoom 35, 89 11 198 Index
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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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