Olympus D-200L Instruction Manual
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Digital Camera Instructions D-300L D-200L Ⅲ Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. Ⅲ We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. ± Preparations ± Taking pictures ± Displaying pictures on the LCD - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 2
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 3
to the product. Use only with a tripod, stand, bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 4
. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has ANSI/NFPA 70 GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS ( - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 5
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 6
of cable entry as practical. Radio and Television Interference ● Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 7
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the cable in the set should be connected to the camera and a PC. FCC statement This device complies with Part battery must only be replaced with a lithium battery model number CR2025 [3V]. Use of another lithium battery - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 8
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation ● No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus. ● Olympus makes no taken with this camera is different from the quality of a picture taken with a conventional compact camera. - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 9
SAFE USE Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference. Warning: Ignoring this Warning - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 10
IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THIS INSTRUCTIONS. 0 6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 11
HAS LEAKED. LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 5. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS. AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. 6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 12
problems including the growth of mold in the camera. Before using the camera, press the shutter release button to check operation. Ⅲ Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod. Ⅲ Do not touch any of the camera's internal parts having carefully read the instructions accompanying them. - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 13
Camera CHECK THE CONTENTS Strap Instructions Warranty card User's card AA alkaline batteries (4 pieces) Lithium battery (CR2025 x 1 piece) Windows / Macintosh package includes: • 232C PC serial cable • Conversion connector for Windows • Conversion connector for Macintosh • CD-ROM software for - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 14
shots and viewing image. Ⅲ The highest performance wide-angle lens in its class, offers you the same ease of use as a conventional compact camera. Ⅲ 810,000-pixel CCD delivers the highest quality pictures in its class. (D-300L only) ± "Make sure" indicates items to be double checked. ± "Note - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 15
CONTENTS PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts 16 Using the strap 18 Loading the batteries 19 Installing provided software 42 Connecting to a personal computer 44 Using the household power supply (Optional 45 System chart 46 OTHERS Questions and answers 47 Troubleshooting 48 Notes - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 16
PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 $% ^ &* 9 0! ( ) q @# ^ - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 17
Resolution Macro Self-timer Flash mode Number of remaining pictures • LCD Monitor Icons Resolution Battery check Protect mark Date / Time '96 03 21 10:35 Frame 15 number & - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 18
1 2 3 USING THE STRAP Caution: x Attach the strap correctly as shown on the left so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage. * - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 19
as directed. x Do not use manganese batteries. Besides shortening battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera. Use only the types of batteries specified in this manual. x Keep the lithium battery and lithium battery holder out of the reach of children. If a child swallows - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 20
can shoot. Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced. Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately. ± If you do not operate the camera for three minutes, the power save function activates and the power turns off automatically. ± To turn on again, close and open the lens cover - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 21
mode Standard Quality mode D-300L 30 120 D-200L 20 80 Note: x After checking the number of set and adjust the date and time by connecting the camera to a computer. ± The number of Quality mode. ± We recommend that you download the pictures you've already taken to a personal computer as - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 22
POINTS TO REMEMBER Correct. Correct. Incorrect. ± Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. ± When holding the camera vertically, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. w Note: x Keep your fingers and the - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 23
Proper Shutter Release Note: xPress the shutter release button gently. Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. 1 Depress the shutter release button halfway. 2 Depress the shutter release button fully to release the - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 24
3 Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. 4 The camera emits two short beeps to indicate that the shot has been taken. 5 control panel or the green lamp next to the viewfinder stops blinking, the camera is ready to take next picture. (The Writing indicator will disappear after - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 25
a viewfinder. However, it is better to use the optical viewfinder since the camera is less likely to shake and pictures are easier to take. Refer to take Ⅲ Whenever the Writing indicator is blinking, it means that the camera is still processing the image. If you press the shutter release button - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 26
touch the surface of the LCD monitor. This can leave a blur on the monitor. Pushing too hard on the monitor may break it. y 2 Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCD monitor. Note: x Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only - regardless of whether - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 27
and press the shutter release button halfway. ± The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. 2 Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. Note: ●When the focus is locked, the - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 28
distance as the Then switch the same distance as the green lamp lights, distance first. Then subject you wish to camera to the subject you wish to focus on another recompose the frame take a picture of, and horizontal position to take a picture of, and subject at the desired to take the picture - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 29
control panel) 512 x 384 pixels (D-300L) 320 x 240 pixels (D-200L) This camera has two levels of resolution - the High Quality mode and the Standard sure> ± The selected resolution mode remains the same even when the camera is switched off. The mode returns to High Quality or Standard Quality - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 30
Fires regardless of available light. (p. 32) OK Flash Working Range D-300L 0.2 m ~ 2.4 m (0.65 ~ 7.9 ft.) D-200L 0.2 m ~ 3.5 m (0.65 ~ 11.5 ft.) Note: When the green lamp is blinking, it means the flash is turned off. If any other mode is set, the camera returns to the Auto- p Flash mode. - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 31
effective when the subject: • Is not looking at the flash from the front. • Is not watching the pre-flashes. • Is too far from the camera. • Does not respond to the pre-flashes due to particular individual characteristics. • Some medications, alcohol or drugs may interfere with the red-eye reduction - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 32
1/8 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations when in the Off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera shake. W When you want the flash to fire all the time. In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 33
mode switches between Standard mode and Macro mode. Macro mode Standard mode 0.2 m (0.65 ft.) D-300L (0.5 m / 1.64 ft.) D-200L (0.75 m / 2.46 ft.) ∞ WORKING RANGE Close-up Correction Picture frame Close-up correction marks Image area of picture at 0.2 m (0.65 ft.) The viewfinder's picture - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 34
SETTING THE BEEP SOUND 1 Press the Self-Timer button. The Self-Timer indicator is displayed on the control panel. Ⅲ Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. 2 Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. Ⅲ The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 35
press the LCD monitor ON/OFF (green) button to turn on the LCD monitor. ● The last picture taken is displayed on the LCD monitor. The frame number, and battery remaining indicators are also displayed. If you set the Date, Resolution or Protection mode while viewing pictures, these are also shown. If - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 36
. Ⅲ The Protect indicator appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. 3 To cancel protection, press the protect button again. Ⅲ The protected frame cannot be deleted until you press the Protect button again. Ⅲ Protection and its cancellation are also possible in the Multi-Display mode (see - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 37
an image is being loaded onto the LCD. OK NO YES OK 3 3 Press the Erase OK (Shutter Release) button to erase the selected frame. Ⅲ The camera makes a short single beep and the selected frame is erased. The previous frame will now be displayed. Caution: x Do not unload batteries while erasing - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 38
Erase button again. 3 Press the Erase OK (Shutter Release) button to erase all frames. Ⅲ The camera makes a short single beep and the All-Frame Erase I indicator starts descending. 4 After several seconds all frames are erased. The blue background display will appear on the LCD monitor. Ⅲ If - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 39
when the lens cover is closed. 1 Display the picture. 2 Press the Slide-Show button to start running through the frames automatically. Ⅲ The frame number and protect mark are displayed together with the frame on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the Slide-Show button again to stop at the currently displayed - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 40
the date and time before taking important photographs. 1 Connect the camera to a personal computer. (See Page 44.) 2 Start up the bundled software. 3 Once the program has loaded, select "Camera Settings" from the menu bar. The camera setting window appears. 4 Set the date and time as indicated in - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 41
ENVIRONMENT Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Operating System Hard Disk Capacity RAM Connectors Monitor : Windows 95 or 3.1 CD-ROM Drive : More than 40 MB : Windows 3.1-8 MB Windows 95-16MB : Standard RS-232C - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 42
PROVIDED SOFTWARE 1. Introduction The Olympus digital camera's software is distributed on a single CD-ROM. This CD contains all the required software for the user to download images from the camera and manipulate them on your desktop computer. In addition, the software provides the user with - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 43
serial numbers and support line phone numbers. 3. Software Notes Several features of the camera are only accessible via the host computer software modules, e.g., setting the camera's time and date, downloading images, printing images. Please refer to the Camera Software User's Manual in order to - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 44
a Macintosh computer. It cannot be used to connect a Macintosh to a printer. f Make sure that the camera and the computer are turned off before connecting. 1 Connect the computer cable to the computer's serial cable as explained on the left. 2 Open the connector cover. 3 Align the arrow mark on the - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 45
Optional) An optional AC adaptor allows you to power your digital camera from the household power supply. Note: x When in Olympus service center as soon as possible. x When disconnecting the AC adaptor, make sure the camera is turned off. x If batteries are loaded in the camera, make sure the camera - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 46
SYSTEM CHART The following capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Camera Personal computer Printer AC adaptor Modem Personal computer h Modem Personal computer - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 47
last for as many as 100 frames when the flash is used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). But this is just when the camera is shipped. After loading the lithium battery, connect the camera to a personal computer and use the provided application software to correct - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 48
TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems Symptom The camera does not work. No picture is taken when the shutter the control panel and erase unnecessary frames using the One-Frame Erase mode. Or transfer the pictures to a computer, and erase the entire memory using the All-Frame Erase mode. 1 Set the - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 49
software. 1 Connect the cable correctly. 2 Open the lens cover to turn on the power. 3 Replace the batteries with new ones. 4 Use the operating system software to make sure the serial port is selected correctly. Problems with Images Symptom The picture is out of focus. Cause 1 The camera - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 50
lens Shoot from less than the minimum working (D-300L: 0.5 m/1.64 ft; D-200L:0.75 m/ distance when in the Macro mode. 2.46 ft) with the while standing in front of camera in the Self-Timer mode. the camera. 1 The flash was blocked by a finger. 1 Hold the camera correctly, keeping 2 The subject - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 51
avoid overly bright subjects. 1 Set the flash mode to Fill-In. See P.30 P.32 1 The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap. 2 The shooting distance was too close. 1 Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens. 2 Use the close-up compensation marks in - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 52
monitor begins to darken or flicker, contact your nearest service center. (There will be a fee for this service.) Ⅲ In cold conditions, the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly. To avoid this, try to keep the camera warm when using it in cold temperatures. Backlight - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 53
Product type : Digital still camera (for shooting and display) Recording System: Digital recording Internal Memory : Built-in flash memory D-300L : 6 MB D-200L : 2 MB No. of storable frames D-300L : 30 pictures (High Quality mode) 120 pictures (Standard Quality mode) D-200L : 20 - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 54
) Flash working range D-300L : 0.2 m ~ 2.4 m (0.65 ~ 7.9 ft.) D-200L : 0.2 m ~ 3.5 m (0.65 ~ 11.5 ft.) Flash modes : Auto-Flash check function won't work correctly. AA manganese batteries cannot be used.) Dimensions Weight D-300L D-200L : 145 (W) x 72 (H) x 47 (D) mm (5.7 x 2.8 x 1.8 inches - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 55
MEMO G - Olympus D-200L | Instruction Manual - Page 56
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