Olympus C-150 Quick Start Manual

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QuickStart Guide
D-390 / C-150
START HERE
It is strongly recommended that you follow these
step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.
For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer
to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the
Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera...
a.
Loading batteries
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of
(the direction indicated by the
and lift it up in the direction of
• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
There is a mark on the bottom of the
camera showing the correct way to insert
batteries.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.
a.
Turn the camera ON
(SHOOTING MODE)
• Open the lens barrier.
• Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
Power on
Lens barrier
TIP: To
maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after
approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.
b.
Set the Date and Time
Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image
file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time
can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode.
• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks.
• Press
to display the menu.
• Press
to select MODE MENU.
• Press
three times to select SETUP.
• Press
once, and then
twice to highlight
• Use
to select the date format.
• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using
the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
• Press
twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
c.
Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Strap eyelet
Card cover
Shutter button
USB
USB connector
Lens barrier
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A
mark on the cover),
B
.
B
Power off
(OPTIONAL)
, and then press
once.
to select the field, and
Flash
VIDEO OUT jack
Self-timer lamp
Lens
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You'll need these to complete the steps for the
camera set-up procedures that follow.
Strap
Digital camera
The following items are also included in this package: Basic Manual, video cable, warranty card, registration card (not
pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing
the
mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of
TIP:
An optional Olympus E-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a
consistent power supply. See the Basic Manual for more information.
b.
Insert the xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety
of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture
Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed.
A
• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown
in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock
into place when fully inserted.
• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up.
Pull to remove.
• Close the card cover.
Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by
pressing
. The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor.
Turn the camera off by pressing
c.
Attach the strap
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
to set
VIDEO OUT
DC IN 3.4V
DC-IN jack (3.4V)
Connector cover
AA (R6) alkaline
CAMEDIA
batteries (x2)
Master CD-ROM
again.
(OPTIONAL)
Orange lamp
AF target mark
Green lamp
Viewfinder
Monitor
Monitor button (QUICK VIEW
Playback button (
)
CR-V3X1
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
Shooting mode
Exposure compensation
Battery check
P
Macro
Flash mode
Self-timer
(still pictures only)
Record mode
HQ 1600 x 1200
Number of storable still pictures/
seconds remaining for movies
Resolution (number of pixels)
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Battery check
x 10
SIZE: 1600x1200
Date and time
'03.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
Note:
• Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators
will be displayed.
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USB cable
xD-Picture Card
(grey color)
.
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
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or
LR6X2
+2.0
Spot metering mode
White balance
AF target mark
Print reserveation
Number of prints
Protect
HQ
Record mode
Number pixels
+ 2.0
Exposure compensation
White balance
File number, Frame number,
Playing time/
Total recording time
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  • Page 1: Turning On The Camera

    Master CD-ROM mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of An optional Olympus E-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor. again.
  • Page 2: Taking Pictures

    Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away! About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM Your Olympus digital camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes: • CAMEDIA Master : To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, and print your digital photos and movies.
  • Page 3 Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara antes de tomar fotografías importantes. En el propósito de continuar el mejoramiento de sus productos, Olympus se reserva el derecho de actualizar o modificar la información contenida de este manual.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-390/C-150 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 6 Getting started Names of parts Shutter button Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Flash Self-timer lamp Lens VIDEO OUT jack DC-IN jack Connector cover...
  • Page 7 Arrow pad Simply press a button (Ñ/ñ/É/í) to directly select zoom in/out, flash or self-timer. Buttons are also used to navigate the various menu items. Viewfinder Monitor Monitor button (QUICK VIEW Playback button ( Shooting: Turns on/off the monitor Playback: Turns on/off the camera •...
  • Page 8 Getting started Monitor indications ●Shooting mode Items Battery check Shooting mode Exposure compensation Spot metering mode White balance AF target mark Macro Flash mode Self-timer 10 Record mode 11 Resolution (number of pixels) 12 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining for movies HQ 1600 x 1200 –2.0 –...
  • Page 9 ●Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below. x 10 SIZE: 1600x1200 ’03.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020 Still picture Items Battery check Print reservation Number of prints Protect...
  • Page 10: Battery Check

    Getting started ●Battery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use. Lights (Green) (The indicator turns off after several seconds.) Pictures can be taken.*...
  • Page 11 • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the Note camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Getting started Strap eyelet...
  • Page 12 Getting started Loading batteries Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged. • Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. •...
  • Page 13: Inserting A Card

    • Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings if the camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed. Note Inserting/Removing a card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.
  • Page 14 Getting started Power on/off ●When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Close the lens barrier. The camera turns off. ●When playing back pictures Power on: Press closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode.
  • Page 15 Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. í Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
  • Page 16: English

    Getting started Ññ Press to select a language, then press Press again to exit the menu. Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Setting the date and time Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. í...
  • Page 17: Using The Menus

    Using the menus Menu items When you turn on the camera and press on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains the types of menu items that this camera has and how they work, using shooting mode screens.
  • Page 18 Using the menus Shortcut menus ●Shooting mode Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the still picture shooting mode. PHOTO A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure and focus for general photography. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the movie recording mode.
  • Page 19: Shooting Mode

    INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. ERASE Erases the selected still picture or movie. Mode menus The MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press display the associated menu items. These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.
  • Page 20 FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.
  • Page 21 ●Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on the card. EDIT tab BLACK&WHITE Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a new picture.
  • Page 22 Using the menus SETUP tab ALL RESET VIDEO OUT Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
  • Page 23: Shooting

    Shooting Shooting modes This camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shooting mode, select a shooting mode from depending on shooting conditions and the effect you want. The factory default setting is P (PROGRAM AUTO). You are able to shoot normally even if you do not select a shooting mode.
  • Page 24 Shooting Self Portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Selecting shooting modes Open the lens barrier fully.
  • Page 25 Taking still pictures using the viewfinder Open the lens barrier fully. Compose your picture while looking at the image in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights steadily.
  • Page 26 Shooting Recording movies Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. Ñ Press to select • Movie recording is set and the camera returns to the shooting mode. • The mark and the total recordable time depending on the card memory capacity are displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 27 Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Open the lens barrier fully. í Press • The monitor turns on. • The current flash setting is displayed. í Press again to set the flash mode.
  • Page 28 Shooting Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.
  • Page 29: Playback

    Playback Viewing still pictures Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Press to cancel playback. • The monitor and camera turn off. Viewing movies Press with the lens barrier closed.
  • Page 30 Playback 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. Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. Press •...
  • Page 31: Formatting Cards

    Formatting cards (Card setup) This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
  • Page 32: Transferring Pictures To A Computer

    Transferring pictures to a computer By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup when connecting to the camera for the first time.
  • Page 33 ¥ Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? ¥ Consult your nearest Olympus representative. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.
  • Page 34: Error Codes

    Error codes Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE-PROTECT CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT SELECT CARD COVER OPEN Possible cause • Insert a card correctly or insert a The card is not inserted, or it cannot be different card.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    : 1/ 3.2'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5 mm (equivalent to 38 mm lens on 35 mm camera), f2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups Photometric system : Center-weighted average light metering, Spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/700 sec.
  • Page 36 Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. : 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) (operation) –20° C to 60° C (–4° F to 140° F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/ 10% to 90% (storage) : Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries...
  • Page 37 Phone customer support: 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: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany...
  • Page 38: Digital Camera

    D-390 C-150 REFERENCE MANUAL ● 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.
  • Page 39 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-390/C-150 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 40 Introduction of the camera’s functions For easily learning the fundamentals of taking pictures For fine-tuning the settings to get that particular shot For playing back and arranging pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate Printing pictures Troubleshooting and other information Contents Getting started...
  • Page 41: Getting Started

    Contents Contents ...4 1 Getting started Names of parts ...7 Monitor indications ...9 How to use this manual ...12 Attaching the strap ...13 Loading batteries ...14 Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter ...16 Inserting/Removing a card ...18 Card basics ...18 Power on/off ...21 If the card is not recognized (card check) ...23 Selecting a language...
  • Page 42 Recording movies ...46 Zoom (Digital zoom) ...48 Using the flash ...49 4 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting Self-timer shooting Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) PANORAMA - Panorama shooting ...55 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures Changing the record mode Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Adjusting the white balance 5 Playback...
  • Page 43 Contents 6 Useful functions MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings ...84 ALL RESET - Saving the settings ...84 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards Displaying shooting information REC VIEW - Viewing a picture immediately after shooting ...88 Adjusting the monitor brightness Turning the beep sound off FILE NAME ...89 PIXEL MAPPING...91...
  • Page 44: Getting Started

    1 Getting started Names of parts Shutter button Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. VIDEO OUT jack DC-IN jack P. 40 Flash P. 49 Self-timer lamp Lens P. 73 P. 16 P. 53 Connector cover P.
  • Page 45 Names of parts Arrow pad Simply press a button (Ñ/ñ/É/í) to directly select zoom in/out, flash or self-timer. Buttons are also used to navigate the various menu items. Viewfinder P. 40 Monitor P. 41 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW Playback button ( Shooting: Turns on/off the monitor Playback: Turns on/off the camera •...
  • Page 46: Monitor Indications

    Monitor indications ●Shooting mode Items Battery check Shooting mode Exposure compensation Spot metering mode White balance AF target mark Macro Flash mode Self-timer 10 Record mode 11 Resolution (number of pixels) 12 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining for movies HQ 1600 x 1200 Indications –2.0 –...
  • Page 47 Monitor indications ●Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below. “Displaying shooting information” (P. 87) SIZE: 1600x1200 SIZE: 1600x1200 ’03.09.12 12:30 03.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020 FILE: 100...
  • Page 48 ●Battery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use. Lights (Green) (The indicator turns Remaining power level: low. off after several Prepare new batteries.
  • Page 49: How To Use This Manual

    “How to use the mode menu” (P. 30). PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided.
  • Page 50: Attaching The Strap

    • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the Note camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Strap eyelet...
  • Page 51: Loading Batteries

    Loading batteries Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged. • Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. Make sure that: Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of...
  • Page 52 Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes batteries down inside. While pressing the cover in the direction of • If the battery compartment cover seems hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment cover shut, press the firmly and push in the direction shown in the illustration.
  • Page 53: Selecting Batteries Or The Optional Ac Adapter

    Do not peel off their labels. ●NiMH batteries (Rechargeable) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. If they are often charged without first using all their power, the amount of time they can be used will become gradually shorter.
  • Page 54 • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a Note PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC.
  • Page 55: Inserting/Removing A Card

    Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, Note be sure to format the card on this camera.
  • Page 56 ●Inserting a card Make sure that: Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • When the card is inserted fully, you will feel it lock into place. •...
  • Page 57 Inserting/Removing a card ●Removing the card Make sure that: Open the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
  • Page 58: Power On/Off

    Power on/off ●When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Close the lens barrier. The camera turns off. ● Power on ● Power off TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode (stops being active) after about 3 minutes of non-operation.
  • Page 59 Power on/off ●When playing back pictures Power on: Press closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. Power off: Press The monitor and the camera turn off. TIPS •...
  • Page 60: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)

    If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. •...
  • Page 61: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Open the lens barrier fully. Press •...
  • Page 62 Ññ Press to select a language, then press Press again to exit the menu. Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. Selecting a language ENGLISH FRANCAIS FRANCAIS DEUTSCH DEUTSCH...
  • Page 63: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. í Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Ññ Press to select the SETUP tab, then í press Ññ Press to select •...
  • Page 64 Ññ Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M- D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/ Month/ í Year). Then press • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. Ññ...
  • Page 65: Holding The Camera

    Holding the camera When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When using a vertical grip, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Taking pictures using the monitor Taking pictures using the viewfinder Horizontal grip...
  • Page 66: Using The Menus

    2 Using the menus Menu items When you turn on the camera and press on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains the types of menu items that this camera has and how they work, using shooting mode screens.
  • Page 67: How To Use The Mode Menu

    How to use the mode menu Press to display the top í menu. Press Top menu MODE MENU MODE RESET ÑñÉí Arrow pad ( Continued on next page Press press CAMERA tab SCENE SELECT í å PANORAMA ANORAMA ñ ¥ PICTURE tab ñ...
  • Page 68 Ññ Press to select an item, í then press PROGRAM PROGRAM SCENE SELECT AUTO AUTO PANORAMA ANORAMA ˙ Ñ ñ ¥ PROGRAM PROGRAM SCENE SELECT AUTO AUTO PANORAMA ANORAMA The green frame moves to the selected item. • Items available for selection depends on the camera settings. •...
  • Page 69: Shortcut Menus

    Shortcut menus ●Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently-used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. MODE RESET Still picture Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the still picture shooting mode. PHOTO A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure and focus for general photography.
  • Page 70 ●Playback mode INFO MODE MENU ERASE Still picture Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a slide show. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played back. MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a movie frame is played back.
  • Page 71: Mode Menus

    Meters light within the AF target mark to determine exposure. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture.
  • Page 72 SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card.
  • Page 73 Mode menus EDIT tab BLACK&WHITE SEPIA INDEX CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET VIDEO OUT Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a new picture. Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new picture. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new picture.
  • Page 74: Shooting Basics

    3 Shooting basics Shooting modes This camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shooting mode, select a shooting mode from depending on shooting conditions and the effect you want. The factory default setting is P (PROGRAM AUTO). You are able to shoot normally even if you do not select a shooting mode.
  • Page 75: Selecting Shooting Modes

    Shooting modes Self Portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Selecting shooting modes Open the lens barrier fully.
  • Page 76 Ññ Press to select the CAMERA tab, í then press Ññ Press to select SCENE SELECT, í then press Ññ Press to select a mode from • Press again to exit the menu. TIPS • Refer to “List of functions by shooting mode” (P.109) for details of the functions for each mode.
  • Page 77: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. Taking still pictures using the viewfinder Open the lens barrier fully. Compose your picture while looking at the image in the viewfinder.
  • Page 78: Taking Still Pictures Using The Monitor

    TIPS It is difficult to focus on the subject. “If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 44) The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.
  • Page 79 Taking still pictures Take a picture by following the same procedure as when shooting with the viewfinder. “Taking still pictures using the viewfinder” (P. 40) TIPS The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm away from the subject.
  • Page 80: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor

    Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Camera movement does not Advantages occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used. When close to a subject, the Disadvantages image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records.
  • Page 81: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

    If correct focus cannot be obtained If the subject is difficult to focus on, lock the focus before shooting as explained below. This is called focus lock. How to lock the focus Open the lens barrier fully. Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
  • Page 82: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    TIPS The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. “Macro mode shooting”...
  • Page 83: Recording Movies

    Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored as the other still pictures using the index function. Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. Ñ Press to select •...
  • Page 84 • Digital zoom does not work in the • The camera enters the still picture shooting mode when the lens Note barrier is closed. • During movie recording, the flash is disabled. • It takes longer to store movies than still pictures. •...
  • Page 85: Zoom (Digital Zoom)

    Zoom (Digital zoom) You can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times. Open the lens barrier fully. Ñ Press • The monitor turns on and the zoom bar appears. The subject is magnified by 1.3 times. Ññ...
  • Page 86: Using The Flash

    Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Open the lens barrier fully. í Press • The monitor turns on. • The current flash setting is displayed. í Press again to set the flash mode.
  • Page 87 Using the flash Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ( The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
  • Page 88 Flash off ( The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
  • Page 89: Advanced Shooting

    4 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. You can also shoot subjects which are at a distance of over 50 cm (1.6 ft.). However, compared to shots between 20 cm and 50 cm, the camera may take more time to focus on the subject.
  • Page 90: Self-Timer Shooting

    Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.
  • Page 91: Selecting The Metering Area (Spot Metering)

    Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (center-weighted average light metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (spot metering), a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
  • Page 92: Panorama - Panorama Shooting

    PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided.
  • Page 93 • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus xD-Picture Card. • Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many Note panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode.
  • Page 94: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures

    2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1, and í...
  • Page 95 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures • When the battery power is exhausted ( automatically turns off. • The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when Note the lens barrier is closed. Press picture mode after the first shot has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.
  • Page 96: Changing The Record Mode

    Changing the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
  • Page 97 Changing the record mode Still picture record modes Record mode Movie record modes Record mode (Frames per second) ● In the mode, the total recording time is displayed on-screen. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card. •...
  • Page 98 In the shooting mode top menu, press to select (P. 29). Ññ Press to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. • For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ. Press •...
  • Page 99 Changing the record mode TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x 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. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.
  • Page 100: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 1/ 2 steps. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T í...
  • Page 101 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects.
  • Page 102: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
  • Page 103 Adjusting the White balance • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance mode other than AUTO, play back the Note picture and check the colors on the monitor. • When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO, colors may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors you see on the monitor.
  • Page 104: Playback

    Viewing still pictures Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Close-up playback ( Displays the previous É picture. ( Press to cancel playback.
  • Page 105: Quick View

    Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Every function also can be used like normal playback. Press twice quickly (double-click) while in the shooting mode.
  • Page 106: Close-Up Playback

    Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. Éí Use the arrow pad ( still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with Ñ Press • The picture is enlarged. Ñ...
  • Page 107: Index Display

    Viewing still pictures 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. In the single-frame playback mode, press ñ • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. É...
  • Page 108: Slideshow

    Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Display a still picture, then press display the top menu. Ñ Press ) to start the slideshow. Press to stop the slideshow.
  • Page 109: Picture Rotation

    Viewing still pictures Picture Rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T í...
  • Page 110: Playback On A Tv

    Playback on a TV Use the Video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off. Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera and the video input terminal on the TV.
  • Page 111: Movie Play - Viewing Movies

    MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture with “Viewing still pictures” (P. 67) Press • The top menu is displayed. Ñ Press to select MOVIE PLAY. ÑñÉí...
  • Page 112 Ññ Press to select PLAYBACK, then press • The movie is played back. • After playback, the menu is displayed. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.
  • Page 113: Protecting Pictures

    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. Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect.
  • Page 114: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures Recorded pictures can be erased. There are two types of erase: Single- frame erase, which erases only the picture that is displayed on the monitor, and all-frame erase, which erases all the pictures on the card. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures.
  • Page 115: All-Frame Erase

    Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP, í and press “How to use the mode menu” (P. 30) Ññ Press to select press Ññ...
  • Page 116: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned pictures and stores them as new pictures.
  • Page 117: Creating Sepia-Toned Pictures

    Editing still pictures • You cannot create black and white movies. • You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient Note memory space on the card. Creating sepia-toned pictures Select SEPIA, then press Ññ Press to select SEPIA, then press •...
  • Page 118 • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient Note memory space on the card. • If the size of a picture is 640 x 480 or smaller, you cannot select 640 x 480.
  • Page 119: Index - Creating An Index

    INDEX - Creating an index 9 frames extracted from the recorded movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at one glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as still pictures. Use the arrow pad to select a picture with In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T INDEX, then press “How to use the mode menu”...
  • Page 120 Ññ Press to select OK, then press • The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, then the camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. RESET : If you want to choose different frames, select RESET, press repeat from step 3.
  • Page 121: Useful Functions

    6 Useful functions MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings This function lets you restore functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the factory default settings. When MODE RESET is set in (movie) mode, the camera returns to the shooting) mode.
  • Page 122: Card Setup - Formatting Cards

    CARD SETUP - Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
  • Page 123 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards If the FORMAT screen is displayed, press If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, press FORMAT, then press When the FORMAT screen appears, press FORMAT FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT Press • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. FORMAT FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL...
  • Page 124: Displaying Shooting Information

    Displaying shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 9). É Pressing in the playback mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON) (P.
  • Page 125: Rec View - Viewing A Picture Immediately After Shooting

    REC VIEW - Viewing a picture immediately after shooting You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting anytime during REC VIEW.
  • Page 126: Turning The Beep Sound Off

    Turning the beep sound off This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc. The beep sound can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. ON : There is a beep for warnings. OFF : There is no beep for warnings.
  • Page 127 FILE NAME RESET When RESET is selected, 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 to No. 0001. This is useful when grouping files on separate cards.
  • Page 128: Pixel Mapping

    PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the 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 a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
  • Page 129: Video Out - Video Output Selection

    VIDEO OUT - Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Set the video output before connecting the video cable to the camera. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV.
  • Page 130: Print Settings

    DPOF reservations. Or pictures can be printed out at home on a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus P-400, or P-200 digital color printer Printing is possible on specified printers without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual.
  • Page 131 How to print pictures TIPS • JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or SQ. 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.
  • Page 132: All-Frame Reservation

    All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints and whether or not to include the shooting date and time. Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T , and press...
  • Page 133: Single-Frame Reservation

    Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. This function can also alter details (number of prints, date, etc.) of previously made reservations. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Play back a still picture. •...
  • Page 134 Ññ Press to select prints) or (date/time) then press • : See below. • : See below. x (number of prints) Ññ Press to set the number of prints, then press Ñ : Increases the number. ñ : Decreases the number. (date/time printing options) Ññ...
  • Page 135: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset all print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need.
  • Page 136: Miscellaneous

    8 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card, so the camera CARD ERROR will not function. Writing to the card is prohibited.
  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Possible cause The camera does not work or the monitor does not turn on. The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode.
  • Page 138 Possible cause Corrective action No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. The lens barrier is Open the lens barrier fully. closed. The power is off. Open the lens barrier fully. The flash has not Take your finger off the shutter button. When the finished charging.
  • Page 139 Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor is hard to see. The brightness is not adjusted properly. Vertical lines appear on the monitor. The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. The power is off. The camera is in the shooting mode.
  • Page 140 Possible cause Corrective action The picture is too bright. The flash was set to Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. the fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus excessively (-) or change the camera position. illuminated.
  • Page 141 Troubleshooting Possible cause The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap. The subject was too close. The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The lens was dirty. The camera may not be able to focus on the subject, even if...
  • Page 142: Menu List

    Menu list Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU PICTURE CARD SETUP MODE RESET Function Setting SCENE SELECT OFF, ON OFF, ON –2.0 to +2.0 (in 1/2 EV steps) PANORAMA 2 IN 1 AUTO, CARD SETUP FORMAT, CANCEL ALL RESET OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P.
  • Page 143 Menu list Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU PICTURE CARD SETUP PHOTO MODE RESET Function Setting OFF, ON OFF, ON –2.0 to +2.0 (in 1/2 EV steps) AUTO, CARD SETUP FORMAT, CANCEL ALL RESET ON/OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P. 24 DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON REC VIEW...
  • Page 144: Playback Mode Menus

    Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP INFO Playback mode menus ( Top menu MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO Function Setting OFF, ON 0°, +90°, -90° BLACK&WHITE BLACK&WHITE, CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL 640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL...
  • Page 145: Factory Default Settings

    Factory default settings Shooting mode Shooting mode SCENE SELECT Digital zoom Monitor PANORAMA 2 IN 1 REC VIEW FILE NAME Playback mode INFO Other ALL RESET VIDEO OUT * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. AUTO PHOTO (still picture shooting mode) P (Program auto)
  • Page 146: List Of Functions By Shooting Mode

    List of functions by shooting mode Shooting mode Function Digital zoom PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME : Available, – : Not available – – – – – –...
  • Page 147: Camera Maintenance

    Camera maintenance Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the battery. (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the wall outlet.) Exterior: T Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
  • Page 148: Specifications

    : 1/ 3.2'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5 mm (equivalent to 38 mm lens on 35 mm camera), f2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups Photometric system : Center-weighted average light metering, Spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
  • Page 149 Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. : 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) (operation) –20° C to 60° C (–4° F to 140° F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/ 10% to 90% (storage) : Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries...
  • Page 150: Index

    Index AC adapter ...16 Adjusting the monitor brightness ...88 AF target mark ...8, 9 ALL RESET ...84 All-frame erase ...78 All-frame reservation Arrow pad ...8 Auto flash ...50 Auto white balance ...65 Batteries ...14 Battery check ...9, 11 Battery compartment cover ...8, 14 Beep sound ...89 Black and white ...79...
  • Page 151 Index Night scene shooting No. of pictures in an index display...70 No. of storable still pictures ...9, 60 NTSC ...92 (OK/Menu) button ...8, 29 Orange lamp ...8, 40 Overcast ...65 PAL...92 PANORAMA ...55 Picture rotation ...72 Pixels ...62 PIXEL MAPPING ...91 Playback mode Playing back pictures on a TV ...73 Portrait shooting...
  • Page 152 Phone customer support: 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: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany...
  • Page 153 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
  • Page 154 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
  • Page 155 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
  • Page 156 Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Installing the USB...
  • Page 157 • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
  • Page 158 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
  • Page 159 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
  • Page 160 Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
  • Page 161: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)

    If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
  • Page 162 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 163: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
  • Page 164 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
  • Page 165 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
  • Page 166: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera

    Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...
  • Page 167: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed

    Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
  • Page 168 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
  • Page 169: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
  • Page 170: Folder Name

    Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number •...
  • Page 171 The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer.
  • Page 172: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model.
  • Page 173 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
  • Page 174 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
  • Page 175 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ... 24 Downloading images to your computer... 26...
  • Page 176 Connecting the camera to the computer Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
  • Page 177 Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
  • Page 178 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
  • Page 179 Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. •...
  • Page 180 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
  • Page 181 Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
  • Page 182 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
  • Page 183 • Windows XP • Mac OS 9/X Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Does your computer have a built-in floppy disk drive? Consult your nearest Olympus representative. Mac OS before OS 9 on your computer? Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.
  • Page 184 Phone customer support: 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: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany...

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