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    Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings Troubleshooting 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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    problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. TIPS Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. g Reference pages describing details or associated information. (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera
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    functions. To view, and sort the pictures you have taken. Settings to make your camera easier to use. To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. How to use OLYMPUS Master. Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of
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    to focus on 21 Record pictures 22 Still picture record modes 22 Movie record modes 23 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 23 To change the record mode 24 Recording pictures 25 Relationship between the internal memory and the card 25 Using a card (optional
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    Resetting the settings to the default (RESET 53 Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP 54 Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode direct printing function 57 Connecting the camera to a printer 58 Printing pictures 59 Easy printing 59 Print mode 60 Print order mode 63 Exiting direct
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    images 82 Viewing still pictures and movies 84 Printing pictures 85 To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master 87 8 Appendix 88 Troubleshooting 89 Error codes 89 Troubleshooting 90 Camera care 96 AC adapter (optional 97 Safety Precautions 98 Glossary of terms
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    1 Basic operation Basic operation 1 Being able to use the buttons effectively is important for operating the digital camera. Just display a menu on the monitor and use the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and menus before reading the explanations of
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    pictures you have taken. To switch between the two modes, use l and k. Press k to turn 1 the camera on in playback mode. (Turning the camera on in shooting mode. Slide the power switch to ON. • The camera turns on in shooting mode. You are ready to take pictures. (Lens barrier opens (Monitor turns
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    barrier remains closed (Monitor turns on 1 Playback button (k) Shooting button (l) (Power switch is OFF (Green lamp lights To turn the camera off... → Press k. The monitor and green lamp turn off. To enable shooting mode... → Slide the power switch to ON. The lens barrier opens and shooting mode
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    between shooting mode and playback mode When the power switch is ON, press l, k, or lamp lights. Press l or the shutter button. 05 03 27 5 • The last picture taken is displayed on the /Playback mode notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for using functions
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    Basic operation How to use the mode dial This camera is capable of taking still pictures and movies. Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before "Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation" (P.30). • You can change the mode dial before and after turning the camera on. 11
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    The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ. (Direct buttons in shooting mode 1 c e d h g c k (Playback) button The camera switches to playback mode. f gP. 10 d j button The shooting mode menu is displayed. gP. 15 e n (Flash mode) button This function is for
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    Basic operation How to use the direct buttons (Direct buttons in playback mode c 1 d e c l (Shooting) button gP. 10 The camera switches to shooting mode (when the power switch is ON). d j button The playback mode menu is displayed. gP. 15 e S (Erase) button This function erases displayed
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    flash mode using n is shown below. 1 Press n in shooting mode. • The flash mode selection screen is displayed. FLASH MODE AUTO Current setting SELECT GO Operating guide 2 Press [\ to select a flash mode. FLASH MODE AUTO Selected setting SELECT GO 3 Press i. • The
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    . 1 j Press . Shooting mode menu Playback mode menu Indicates menu page 1 out of 3. 1/3 1/3 F D BACKUP X 0.0 HQ 2005.01.01 EXIT Press j to exit the menu, and the camera is ready to shoot. BACKUP EXIT Indicates more pages below. Press j to exit the menu and return to playback mode. 15
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    menu is displayed. 1/3 F D BACKUP X 0.0 HQ 2005.01.01 EXIT 2 Press [\ to select the setting, and press i or ]. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. 2/3 ENGLISH SLEEP 30SEC MEMORY FORMAT PIXEL MAPPING EXIT Selected setting 3 Press [\ to change the setting, and press i or ^. SLEEP
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    1 • Settings made in the menu are saved even if the camera is turned off. • Menu items common to both shooting mode and playback mode apply to the same setting, and the setting can be made from either mode. Menu notation In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows
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    to h or P and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can't focus on your subject or the picture doesn't come out the way you want... Just which button 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
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    firmly with both hands while keeping your 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
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    the frame. If this happens, the simplest solution is to use the focus lock. 2 How to focus (focus lock) 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on. • When shooting a hard-to-focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on an object about the same distance away as the subject
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    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 camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. 21
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    your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P. 23. Still picture record modes 2 Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to record. Pictures
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    1712 2288 × 1712 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 2 Number of storable still pictures Internal memory Card (Using a 32 MB card) 4 11 14 32 27 64 144 331 Movies Record mode HQ SQ Image size 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec screen. 2288 1712 Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time 23
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    Tips before you start taking pictures Record pictures Note • The number of storable still pictures and movie recording times listed in the table are approximate. • The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or
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    2288 1712 05 03 27 5 Current memory Monitor indications Shooting mode [IN] Stores to the internal memory. [xD] Stores to the card. Playback mode Plays the pictures stored in the internal memory. Plays the pictures stored on the card. • The internal memory and the card cannot be used
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    . d Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera c enters the card. d Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the
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    fingernail as this A could result in injury. Battery compartment/ 2 Card cover (Inserting the card 3 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is inserted all
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    it to eject forcefully out of the slot. • Grasp the card and remove. 4 Close the battery compartment/ card cover down onto the batteries in the direction of C, and then slide the cover in the direction of D. • Do not force the battery compartment/ card cover if it is difficult to shut. Close the
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    photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don't need to learn how to make difficult settings. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All you have to do
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    with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or . z Night Scene Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if
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    Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation o Self Portrait Suitable for taking pictures of yourself - by yourself. The camera is set to focus at a short distance. The macro function cannot be set. q Beach & Snow Suitable for taking pictures at the beach or on snow-covered mountains. n
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    subject You can use the digital zoom to take pictures at 4.0× telephoto or wideangle. 1 Press the zoom button. Zoom button 3 Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. Zoom in: Press T on the zoom button. Press 2288 1712 2288 1712 The cursor moves sideways on the zoom indicator according to the
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    is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm to 50 cm/ 0.7ft to 1.6ft). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. Normal mode shooting Macro mode shooting 3 1 Press o. • The macro settings screen is displayed. g"How to use the direct buttons" (P. 12) 2 Select [&], and
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    the regular flash. Note The subject's eyes appear red. • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly, and prevent it from moving. • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the preflashes, or if the shooting
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    shooting, the flash is not available. • The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode. Check the resulting picture on the monitor. 35
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    focus may be compromised. 1 Turn the mode dial to n. • The remaining recording time in the internal memory or card is displayed on 2 3 the monitor. Decide the composition of the picture. • You can use the zoom memory or card, the remaining recording time (gP. 23) is displayed, and the camera
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    Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures when you want to be included in the photograph. 1 Press m. • The
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    Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xDPicture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. Shooting The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to
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    in the camera. Panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • [PANORAMA] is not available in h mode and o mode. • During panorama shooting, the flash is not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. 39
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    reason, adjust toward - when taking dark subjects. • In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. Note • [F] is not available in h mode. • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended
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    several pictures of the same scene because you weren't sure whether they would come 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
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    . To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card. 1 Press k. • The green lamp on the camera lights. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). • Use the arrow pad to switch between pictures. 2 Press T or W on the zoom button. • This allows you to
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    G 3/3 4 9 EXIT 4 Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after another. Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Select a still period of time. When using batteries, the slideshow stops after about 30 minutes and the camera turns off. 43
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    Playing back still pictures Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you been edited on a computer and pictures taken with another camera. • New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off. Playback 44
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    MOVIE PLAYBACK PLAYBACK EXIT SELECT GO Note • The orange lamp blinks while the camera is reading the movie from the internal memory or card. Reading of movies may take some time. Do not open the battery compartment/card cover while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so may not only damage the
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    Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting. j [0] i g"How to use the menus" (P. 15) 1 Press ^] to select the
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    one at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or card at once. • When you want to erase pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card. • Insert the card when you want to erase pictures on the card. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing
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    erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card. j [MEMORY SETUP (CARD SETUP)] i g"How to use the menus" (P. 15) 1 Select [ALL ERASE], and press i. 4 2 Select [YES], and press i. • All the pictures are erased. MEMORY SETUP ALL ERASE MEMORY FORMAT CANCEL SELECT GO RALL ERASE CAUTION
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    to receive data. • To format the internal memory, do not insert the card. • To format the card, have it inserted. • 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
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    key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn't all. For instance, you can select the appropriate interface language for when your friends from abroad use the camera; make a backup of the pictures from your camera to card media; or set
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    j to exit the menu. ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES SELECT GO TIPS To increase the number of languages 5 → You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the "Help" guide in the OLYMPUS Master software. Useful functions 51
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    . • To move back to the previous setting, press ^. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. 3 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are camera is left without batteries for approximately 3 days. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera
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    Resetting the settings to the default (RESET) The camera retains the changed settings even if the power is turned off. To reset the settings to the factory default setting, use the reset function. 1 Press p. • The [RESET] screen is displayed. g"How to use
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    . BACKUP YES NO 5 SELECT GO Note • When the card has insufficient memory, [CARD FULL] is displayed and copying is canceled. • When the f mark is blinking, pictures cannot be backed up because of insufficient battery power. • If the battery power runs out during copying, the image data may be
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    or [10MIN], and press i. • Press j to exit the menu. 2/3 30SEC SLEEP 1MIN MEMORY FORMAT 3MIN PIXEL MAPPING 10MIN EXIT 5 Checking the image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING) The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not
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    , it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first. This lets you select the pictures you want to print and decide 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 first.
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    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 print settings. If
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    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 camera's USB connector. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns
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    reservation data on the card. If no print reservations have been made, this option is not available. g"Print settings (DPOF)" (P. 67) Print modes and settings Available printing modes, paper sizes etc., vary depending on the printer you use. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Easy
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    is not displayed, [SIZE] and [BORDERLESS] are set to [STANDARD]. g Go to Step 4. PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD STANDARD CANCEL SELECT GO [PRINTPAPER] screen Printing pictures 60
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    filling the entire page. PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD STANDARD 4 Press ^] to select the picture you want to print. SELECT GO • Press W on the zoom button to display the pictures in index format. You can then select the pictures you want to print from the index. 5 Select the print
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    Direct printing (PictBridge) (Set [MORE] print reservations c Press \. • The [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. d Press [\ to select the item you want to set, and press i. Press [\ to select the item, and press i. PRINT INFO 1 DATE WITHOUT FILE NAME WITHOUT END SELECT SET GO
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    7 Select [OK], and press i. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] and press i. The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen will be displayed again. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. g"Exiting direct printing" (P. 65) (To cancel printing
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    Direct printing (PictBridge) 3 Press [\ to select framed or unframed, and press i. OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( ) The image is printed filling the entire page. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. 4 Select [OK], and press i. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select [
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    the printer. 1 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press ^. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT PRINT ORDER • The message is displayed. EXIT SELECT GO REMOVE USB CABLE 2 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 • The camera turns off. 3 Remove the USB cable from the printer. Printing pictures 65
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    instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected Disconnect the camera camera and There is a problem with the printer. Check the printer and PRINT ERROR printer and/or camera. remedy any problems before turning the power
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    at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out 's instruction manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary. To use print services without using DPOF 6 Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot
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    DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. • If there is not enough space in the card memory, you may not be able to enter the reservation data. [CARD FULL] will be displayed. • You can make DPOF print reservations
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    Print settings (DPOF) All-frame reservation You can print one copy of all the images stored on the card. Select whether the print date or time will also be included. You cannot change the number of copies for this feature. If you want to
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    • Press ^] to select a picture. ^ : Displays the previous picture. ] : Displays the next picture. • Press [\ to set the desired number of 05 03 27 SELECT GO copies. [ : Increases the number. \ : Decreases the number. • To cancel the print reservation, set the number of copies to 0. • To
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    CANCEL SET CANCEL SELECT GO Printing pictures 05 03 27 Resetting print reservation data This function resets all the print reservation data for the pictures stored in the card. To cancel printing individually, use the single-frame reservation function. 6
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    computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use 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 them over the Internet. There
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    in the internal memory or on the card. If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files on the xD-Picture Card 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. Note
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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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    driver is installed automatically. 7 Macintosh OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Mac OS X 10.2 or later Power PC G3 500MHz or later 128 MB or more (at least 256 MB is recommended) 300 MB or more USB port 1,024 × 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or more Connecting the camera to a computer
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    Using OLYMPUS Master Note • Operation is only guaranteed on a Macintosh equipped with a built-in USB port. • cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery compartment/card cover Windows 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS
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    OLYMPUS Master • When the "User Information" dialog box is displayed, enter your "Name" and "OLYMPUS Master is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader instructions. Connecting the camera to a computer 77
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    3 Double-click the "Installer" icon. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it. Connecting the camera to a computer 78
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    Monitor Green lamp 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. • Refer to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. 3 Plug the other end of the USB Connector cover cable into the camera's USB connector. • The camera turns on, and the green lamp
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    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 you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts
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    Master main menu Starting up OLYMPUS Master 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 Share" button Displays the editing
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    the main menu, click "Menu" in the "Browse" window. Note • The orange lamp blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking as it may damage the file. • Open the battery compartment/card cover of the camera. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter from the
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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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    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 closed. Click the "
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    click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the "Browse" window. • The camera switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. 2 To photo menu. 1 Click "Print Images" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed. Connecting the camera to a computer 85
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    you want to print, and click "Add". • A preview of the selected image is displayed on the layout. 6 Select the number of copies. 86 Connecting the camera to a computer
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    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 OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to
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    8 Appendix 8 Appendix 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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    pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a computer. L NO PICTURE There are no pictures in The internal memory or the card the internal memory or contain no pictures. Record the card. pictures. r PICTURE There is a problem with Use image processing software to the selected
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    8 camera. The flash has not finished charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button, and wait until the # (flash charge) indication stops blinking before taking the picture. P. 35 The internal memory or Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card is full. card. Before erasing, download
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    - power during shooting or charge the batteries. (Wait until the orange while the images were lamp turns off when blinking.) being written to the internal memory or card. (Monitor turns off.) The memory gauge is full. Wait until there is space in the memory gauge. - There is a problem with
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    your coat or clothing. The remaining battery power is not indicated correctly. When battery consumption fluctuates considerably, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery warning indicator. Replace the batteries with new ones, or charge the batteries. The green and orange lamps on
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    Troubleshooting (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use focus lock to focus on the subject and was taken. then shoot. P. 20 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. Hold the camera
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    the monitor. The power is off. Press k to turn the camera on in playback mode. The camera is in the Press k to switch to playback mode. shooting mode. There are no pictures in [NO PICTURE] is displayed on the monitor. the internal memory or Record pictures. card. There is a problem with See
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    not support PictBridge. Refer to the printer's instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer failed to Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, recognize the camera. and connect it again. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS Master
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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 batteries, AC adapter and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. • Periodically insert the
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    useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Connector cover AC wall outlet Power plug DC-IN jack (black) Connection cord plug AC adapter TIPS • When the AC adapter
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    Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera's manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only 8 with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. • Always charge NiMH
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    batteries outside 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 product. • Olympus makes no representations
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    use these written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. • Olympus reserves all rights to this manual. Warning Unauthorized photographing or use
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    user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled
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    . Pictures taken with this camera are saved in 8 JPEG format. By downloading these images to a computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser. PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers
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    Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. Press l, k, or the shutter button to activate the camera. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed
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    in Chapters 1 to 7. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are 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. K BACKUP X 104
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    SQ can be selected. *3 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. k mode Function Setting Ref. page m*1 BACKUP*2
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    List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. l mode F FLASH MODE Y & PANORAMA K 0.0 AUTO (n is [$]) OFF OFF OFF HQ k mode 0 OFF y 0° G 9 Common settings X W SLEEP Y-M-D 2005.01.01.00:00 ENGLISH 30SEC 9 Miscellaneous 106
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    Modes and shooting functions Function Zoom FLASH MODE & Y PANORAMA K F W Mode P h i 9- 9- k l z j oqn 9 - 9 9 - 9 - 9 9 9 -9- 9 9 9 MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) 9 RESET 9 BACKUP 9 SLEEP 9 9: Available -: Not available 9 Miscellaneous 107
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    Names of parts Camera Shutter button gP. 20 Flash gP. 34 VISUAL INDEX Miscellaneous Lens Power switch gP. 8 Self-timer lamp gP. 37 Connector cover gP. 58, 79 USB connector gP. 58, 79 9 108 DC-IN jack gP. 97
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    26, 79 Green lamp gP. 9, 26, 79 Playback button (k) gP. 8, 12 Menu button (j) gP. 12, 13, 15 Zoom button (W/T, GU) gP. 32, 42 Strap eyelet Mode dial gP. 11 Battery compartment/ card cover gP. 27 Miscellaneous Arrow pad ([\^]) gP. 14, 16 Erase button (S) gP. 13, 47 Tripod socket Arrow pad 9 Self
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    mark 12 Memory gauge [] a, b, c, d P. 20 - 13 Current memory * [IN], [xD] P. 25 14 Number of storable still pictures 5 Remaining recording time 00:36 P. 23 P. 36 * [IN] is displayed when you are storing pictures in the camera's internal memory. [xD] is displayed when the card is inserted
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    03 27 9 05 03 27 9 10 10 Still picture Movie Item 1 Battery check e, f Indications Ref. page - 2 Current memory P. 23 8 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 P. 40 9 Date and time '05.03.27 12: camera's internal memory. [xD] is displayed when the card is inserted. Note • After the camera
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    21 Auto-flash 34 B BACKUP 54 Battery 98 Battery check 110, 111 BEACH & SNOW 31 C Card 25, 26 CARD SETUP 48, 49 CCD 55, 102 Close-up playback 42 Compression 22 D Date and time 52 DCF 102 Digital zoom 32 Direct printing 57 DPOF 67, 102 Focus 20 Focus lock 20 Format 49 FORMAT 49
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    60 PRINT ORDER 59, 63 Print settings 67 Program Auto 30 Protect 46 R Record mode 22, 24 Red-eye reduction flash 34 Remaining recording time 23 30 SQ 23, 24 SQ1 22, 24 SQ2 22, 24 STANDARD 57 U USB cable 58, 73, 79 USB driver 75, 87 X xD-Picture Card 25, 26 Z Zoom 32 Index
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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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