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Read Before Connecting to a Computer Connecting the camera to a personal computer using the included USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable allows you to transfer images stored on the SmartMedia card installed in the camera to the computer's hard disk. Using the USB cable to connect the camera and computer may require a computer equipped with a USB connector and certain pieces of supporting software (driver), which will vary (see below) depending on the computer's operating system. Please consult the computer manufacturer for more information about your computer's operating system and the level of USB support. Operating System Software Needed for Connection Notes on First-Time Use Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me) None Mac OS 9~9.1 *1 None Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition (98SE) USB driver *2 (included software CD) Install the USB driver software after connecting the USB cable (p.124). Windows 95 Windows NT System 7.5.1~Mac OS 8.5.1 USB connections are not supported. Use other transfer methods such as a floppy disk adapter (sold separately), etc. (p.134). *1 For Macintosh computers running Mac OS 8.6, systems with the following specification have been verified as to be compatible. • Standard USB equipped. • Mac OS 8.6 and USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5 have been preinstalled at the time of shipment. Contact Apple Computer, Inc. for USB support. *2 Newest version download, able from the Olympus Website, too. Playing movie pictures on the computer requires QuickTime 4.0 or higher. QuickTime 4.0 is available on the included software CD. 120

Section	Page
Features of the C-200 ZOOM /D-510 ZOOM	8
Using this Manual	9
1 Getting Started	11
Names of Parts	12
Attaching the Strap	16
Inserting the Batteries	17
Inserting the SmartMedia Card	20
Using the Card	21
Card Basics	21
Setting the Date and Time	22
Adjusting the Viewfinder	25
Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)	26
2 Learning the Basics	27
Turning the Power On	28
Checking the Monitor	29
Is the Card Inserted?	29
Checking the Batteries	30
Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures?	31
Holding the Camera	33
Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject	34
Taking Still Pictures	35
Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder	35
Taking Pictures	36
Taking Pictures Using the Monitor	38
Using the Flash to Shoot in Dim Light	40
Enlarging Your Shots (Optical Zoom)	41
Playing Back Your Still Pictures	42
Turning the Power Off	44
3 Playing Images Back	45
Getting Started	46
Turning the Power On in Playback Mode	46
Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode	47
Displaying Images Frame by Frame	48
Displaying All Frames (Index-Display Setting)	49
Checking the Focus by Enlarging a Selected Picture (Displaying Close-ups)	51
Connecting to a Television Set	52
To Avoid Accidentally Erasing Pictures You Want to Keep (Image Protection)	54
One-Frame Erase	55
Possible Printing Methods	57
4 Taking Better Pictures	59
Points to Remember	60
Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance	60
Subjects Difficult to Get in Focus	60
When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting	62
Determine the Position of the Subject After Focusing	62
Fixing a Far-Distance Focus	63
Taking Close-up Pictures (Macro Mode)	65
Taking Sequential Shots	67
Using the Selftimer	69
Taking Movie Pictures	70
Using the Flash	74
Switching Between Flash Modes	74
Auto-Flash	76
Red-eye Reduction	76
Fill-in Flash	77
No Flash	77
Night Scenes	78
Night Scenes + Red-eye Reduction	78
5 Advanced Shooting Techniques	79
Use of the Shooting Menu	80
Functions of the Shooting Menu	80
Using the Shooting Menu	82
Spot Metering (Placing Exposure Priority on the Center of the Subject)	84
Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)	86
ISO Light Sensitivity Level (Setting ISO Sensitivity)	88
Enlarging Shots Even Further (Digital Zoom)	90
Creating Panoramic Pictures (Panorama Function)	92
Adjusting the Color Tone (White Balance)	95
Picture Preferences: Quality vs. Quantity (Record Mode)	97
Making Images Sharper (Sharpness)	100
Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast (Contrast)	101
Confirming Pictures Directly After Shooting (Rec View)	103
Changing How File Names are Assigned (File Naming)	105
To Retain Settings Even After Power is Turned Off (Clear Settings)	108
Turning Off Warning Sounds (Beep Sound)	109
To Adjust Monitor Brightness (Monitor Adjustment)	110
6 Advanced Playback Techniques	111
Use of the Playback Menu	112
Functions of the Playback Menu	112
Using the Playback Menu	114
To Play Back Still Images One by One (Automatic Playback)	116
To Play Back Movie Pictures (Movie Playback)	117
Printing Using DPOF-Compatible Printers or Photo Labs (Print Reserve)	119
Rotating Images During Playback (Rotated Playback)	122
Displaying Image Information on the Monitor (Image Information Display)	123
Changing the Color or Size of Images (Edit)	124
To Erase All Images (All Erase Frames)	125
To Initialize (Format) a Card	126
To Change the Number of Frames Displayed (Index Display)	128
7 Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer	129
Read Before Connecting to a Computer	130
Connecting the Camera to a Computer	132
Connecting to a Windows PC	132
Connecting to a Macintosh	136
Transferring Image Files	137
Transferring Image Files to a Windows PC	137
Transferring Image Files to a Macintosh	139
Disconnecting the Camera or Removing the SmartMedia Card	141
Disconnecting from a Windows PC	141
Disconnecting from a Macintosh	143
Transferring Files Without Using the Camera	144
Appendix	145
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions	146
Troubleshooting (Check before Taking in for Repair)	148
Operating Problems	148
Picture Problems	150
Error Codes	152
Using the Camera with Optional Equipment	153
Optional Items	154
Compatibility of the Still Picture Data	155
Specifications	156
Glossary of Terms	158