Page 1: Quickstart Guide
4) Face the card the correct way and insert it into is locked by the battery lock. the card slot. Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera… • To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the • To remove the card, push the card all the direction of the arrow.
Page 2: Taking Pictures
• Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures. • Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. • Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies with sound! The CD includes: •...
Page 45: Digital Camera
DIGITAL CAMERA C-765 Ultra Zoom 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 46 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-765 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.
Page 47: Composition Of The Manual
Composition of the manual Contents Names of parts P.10 Getting started P.17 Introduction of the camera’s functions Using the menus P.32 Basic Photography Shooting basics P.43 Flash P.57 Advanced Photography To get that particular shot Advanced shooting P.65 using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.
Page 48: Table Of Contents
Contents Composition of the manual ......3 Names of parts ........10 Camera .
Page 49 Contents If correct focus cannot be obtained ..... 50 Using the Focus Lock function ..... 50 Subjects that are difficult to focus on .
Page 50 Contents Sequential shooting ... 85 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting ..85 Auto bracketing ......86 Self-portrait shooting .
Page 51 Contents Index display ....... . . 116 Selecting the number of pictures....117 Slideshow .
Page 52 Contents POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting . . . 152 SCREEN SETUP........153 FILE NAME .
Page 53 Contents Camera maintenance ......206 Specifications ........207 Glossary of terms .
Page 54: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g P.54, 115, 116 Shutter button g P.47 Mode dial g P.43 Flash g P.57 Self-timer lamp g P.84 Strap eyelet g P.17 Microphone g P.94, 95, 127 Lens DC-IN jack g P.23 USB connector g P.170 A/V OUT jack (MONO)
Page 55 Names of parts Viewfinder g P.12, 30, 47, 149 Diopter adjustment dial g P.30 AE Lock/Custom button (x) g P.73, 78, 80, 137 Rotation button (y) g P.126 Self-timer button (Y) g P.84 Erase button (S) g P.133 Flash mode button (#) g P.57 Protect button (0) g P.131...
Page 56: Viewfinder And Monitor Indications
Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“Information display” (P.148) Shooting modes ISO100 ISO100 2288 1712 2288 1712 00:36 00:36...
Page 57 Names of parts Ref. Item Indications Page !, #, $, #SLOW1, 10 Flash mode P.57 HSLOW1, #SLOW2 11 Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0 P.64 o, j, i, k, 7 12 Drive P.85 13 Self-timer P.84 14 Sound record P.94, 95, 15 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2...
Page 58 Names of parts Playback mode 3 4 5 2288*1712 '04.06.1 '04.06.1 7 7 15:30 5:30 '04.06.17 15:30 '04.06.17 15:30 00:00/00:20 00:00/00:20 Still picture Movie Ref. Item Indications Page e, f 1 Battery check P.15 2 Switch frame P.132 < × 10 3 Print reservation, P.160 Number of prints...
Page 59: Memory Gauge
Names of parts Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still Battery check picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
Page 60: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33). This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown.
Page 61: Getting Started
Note • Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 62: Battery/Card Basics
Battery/card basics Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-10B). Other types of batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to use the specified battery charger (LI-10C) to charge the battery before use. For more information, read the manual supplied with the battery charger.
Page 63: Card Basics
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 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, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP –...
Page 64: Inserting And Removing The Battery And Card
Battery/card basics Inserting and removing the battery and card Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is not extended. Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of A, then lift in the direction of B.
Page 65 Battery/card basics • The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc. Note • The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.
Page 66 Battery/card basics Removing the card 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. Hold the card straight and pull it out. Close the battery compartment/card cover in direction C and then slide it in the direction shown D.
Page 67: Using An Ac Adapter (Optional)
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter.
Page 68: Power On/Off
Power on/off Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. Press the power switch. Mode dial • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q.
Page 69: Startup/Shutdown Screen
Power on/off Startup/Shutdown screen This image is displayed on the monitor each time the camera is turned on or off. You can also use your favorite image (P.152). Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.
Page 70: 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 language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch the power switch to turn the Mode dial...
Page 71 Selecting a language Press ac to select W, then press d. ALL RESEt • The green frame moves to the selected ENGLISH ENGLISH item. SEtUP ON / REC VIEW 3 MIN 3 MIN SLEEP Press ac to select a language, then press e.
Page 72: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch Mode dial the power switch to turn the camera on. Arrow pad OK button Press e. • The top menu is displayed. Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU MODE MENU.
Page 73 Setting the date and time Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D 2004 2004 (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d. • Move to the year setting. SELECt • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 74: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. Set the mode dial to h and Power switch press the power switch. Mode dial •...
Page 75: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Page 76: Using The Menus
2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is displayed.
Page 77: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus Press e to display the top Press ac to select menu. Press d. a tab, then press d. Top menu CAMERA tab MODE MENU DRIVE AUtO AUtO A/S/M Press b to return to the PICTURE tab tab selection screen.
Page 78 How to use the menus Press ac to select an Press acto select a item, then press d. setting. Press e to complete setting.Press e again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. Slider bar DRIVE This is also displayed on other AUtO pages with settings.
Page 79: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus Shooting modes h mode i j l m r n mode p P mode DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM CARD SEtUP MODE MENU MODE MENU (Factory default setting) DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), P.85 k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing).
Page 80 Shortcut menus Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.103 Sets the date and time. P.28 CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.146...
Page 81 Shortcut menus Playback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU SWItCH FRAME SWItCH FRAME Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.118 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back movies. P.119 PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 INDEX P.121 frames.
Page 82: Mode Menus
Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modes CAMERA tab PICTURE tab DRIVE CARD tab AUtO AUtO A/S/M SETUP tab CAMERA tab Selects the metering method (ESP, 5 ESP/5 P.77 or MULTI).
Page 83 Enables you to take a picture of yourself P.88 while holding the camera. Allows panorama pictures to be taken PANORAMA P.89 with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in 2 IN 1 succession and stores them as a single P.91 picture.
Page 84 Mode Menus SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. P.107 CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. P.108 Adjusts the level of color depth without SATURATION P.109 changing the tint. CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.146 SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the...
Page 85 Mode Menus Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab Stores the necessary information on the < card to allow you to print the pictures P.158 taken. Displays a histogram showing the P.111 luminance distribution. Adds sound to a still picture already P.127 taken.
Page 86 Mode Menus Registers a stored picture for use as the SCREEN SETUP picture displayed when the power is P.153 turned on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder P.149 or monitor. Sets the date and time. P.28 Selects NTSC or PAL according to your VIDEO OUT TV’s video signal type.
Page 87: Shooting Basics
3 Shooting basics Shooting modes The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve.
Page 88: Sports Shooting
Shooting modes j Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enabling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Page 89 Shooting modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus.
Page 90: Movie Record
Shooting modes Setting the shutter speed Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast- lower blurs a moving subject, moving action without blur. giving the impression of The subject will be clear and movement. sharp, as if it is not moving. M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
Page 91: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Mode dial Set the mode dial to h i j Shutter button l m r p P and press the Mode dial power switch. Flash button g“Power on/off”...
Page 92 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, F2.8 F2.8 the green lamp lights (focus lock). • The AF target mark moves to the focused position. • The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode).
Page 93 Taking still pictures To record sound with the picture You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.94) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound”...
Page 94: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function Mode dial Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus...
Page 95: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g“AE LOCK – Locking the exposure” (P.80) Fix the focus position.
Page 96: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time. Mode dial Set the mode dial to n and press Shutter button the power switch. Mode dial g“Power on/off” (P.24) •...
Page 97 Recording movies • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it with your camera. g“CARD SETUP – Formatting cards” (P.146) Note • When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording.
Page 98: Zoom
Zoom In addition to the optical zoom, this camera is equipped with a super zoom and digital zoom for taking telephoto and wide-angle shots. You can increase the zoom magnification by combining the super zoom or digital zoom with the optical zoom.
Page 99: Super Zoom - Using The Super Zoom
Zoom SUPER ZOOM – Using the super zoom Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE Zoom lever MENU CAMERA SUPER ON, and press e. ZOOM g “How to use the menus” (P.33) • When ON is selected, the record mode is automatically set to 1600 ×...
Page 100: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom
Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE Zoom lever MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ON, and press e. ZOOM g “How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Mode dial In the top menu, select DIGITAL Arrow pad...
Page 101: Flash
4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial Press the flash button. ( ) •...
Page 102 Flash shooting Press the shutter button halfway. mark • In conditions where the flash will fire, # F2.8 F2.8 lights. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 2288 1712 2288 1712 Flash working range W (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
Page 103 Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash charge) indication blinks. The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur).
Page 104 Flash shooting 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 105 Flash shooting 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. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. •...
Page 106 Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.
Page 107: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash
Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE #SLOW MENU CAMERA #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button SLO W SLO W1 SLO W...
Page 108: Flash Intensity Control
Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.
Page 109: Advanced Shooting
5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA A/S/M S or M, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) •...
Page 110: Aperture Priority Shooting
Aperture priority shooting Mode dial Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.65) Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 111: Shutter Priority Shooting
Shutter priority shooting Mode dial Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.65) Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 112: Manual Shooting
Manual shooting Mode dial Select M mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.65) AE Lock/ Custom button Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. : The aperture value decreases. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. Arrow pad c : Sets a slower shutter speed.
Page 113: Using My Mode
Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. You can also save the settings you are currently using.You can create and save up to 4 different patterns.
Page 114: Focusing Applications
Focusing applications AF MODE – Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.
Page 115: Fulltime Af - A Reliable Time-Saving Way To Focus
Focusing applications FULLTIME AF – A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 116: Af Area - Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark
Focusing applications AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial Set the AF MODE to SPOT. g“AF MODE –...
Page 117: Af Lock - Locking The Focus
Focusing applications AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. Mode dial Register the AF lock function on AE Lock/ Custom button g“Setting the custom button” (P.138) Shutter button Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and...
Page 118 Focusing applications TIPS How to save the locked focus after AF MEMORY mark shooting (AF MEMORY) F2.8 F2.8 Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMORY mark AF MEMORY appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY, press x again.
Page 119: Manual Focus
Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial Hold down e for more than 1 second. Arrow pad OK button When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF.
Page 120 Focusing applications Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus Hold down e for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen. Press d to select AF, then press e. •...
Page 121: Metering
Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Page 122: Multi Metering
Metering MULTI METERING Mode dial When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is AE Lock/ Custom button not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. g“A/S/M mode” (P.65) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button.
Page 123 Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing x twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. The average for the 2 Indicates how much F2.8 F2.8...
Page 124: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure
AE LOCK – Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject.
Page 125 AE LOCK – Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the During AE lock, AEL is displayed. subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 126: Macro Mode Shooting
Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8"...
Page 127: Super Macro Mode Shooting
Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.6" × 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.
Page 128: Self-Timer Shooting
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 where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial Select Y by repeatedly pressing Y. Y Self-timer button •...
Page 129: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF.
Page 130: Auto Bracketing
Sequential shooting Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. DRIVE A/S/M Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera.
Page 131 Sequential shooting Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d. CANCEL SELECt Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e. • Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears. Take the picture.
Page 132: Self-Portrait 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. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.
Page 133: Panorama - Panorama Shooting
PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE...
Page 134 Press e to finish panorama shooting. • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards. Note • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are not available.
Page 135: 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. Picture when played back Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA...
Page 136 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama, sequential shooting and self-portrait modes are not available. Note • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e.
Page 137: Function - Adding Special Effects To Pictures
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read.
Page 138: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE Shutter button...
Page 139: Recording Sound With Movies
Recording sound with movies • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. Note • Pictures cannot be taken during sound recording. • Sound recording is not possible in the following cases: the record mode is set to TIFF/the drive mode is set to sequential shooting (j , i, k, 7) •...
Page 140: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure
6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For information on the image size for each record mode and the number of remaining pictures and remaining recording time for the card, see the table on P.98.
Page 141: 3:2 Resolution
Record mode Special record modes Record mode Features Resolution ENLARGE SIZE Increases the resolution. This is useful for 3200 × 2400 (SHQ, HQ) printing large-sized prints. This is useful for ordering prints from a 2288 × 1520 (TIFF, SHQ, HQ) photo lab.
Page 142 Record mode (Record modes and the number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time is also displayed on the monitor when a card is in the camera. 2288 1712 2288 1712 Number of storable still pictures Still picture record mode...
Page 143: Selecting A Record Mode
Record mode Movie Record Modes Seconds of remaining recording time (sec.) Record mode Resolution 16MB With sound Without sound 640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 17 sec. 17 sec. 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 46 sec. 48 sec. 160 × 120 (15 frames/sec.) 186 sec.
Page 144 Record mode Mode dial In the top menu, press b to select K, and choose SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, SQ1 1280 × 960 or SQ2 640 × 480. Go to Step 4. Mode dial In the top menu, press b to select DIGItAL ZOOM K, then press ac to select MODE MENU...
Page 145: Iso Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.
Page 146: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.
Page 147: White Balance
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. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 148: Preset White Balance
White balance Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. PRESEt WB For shooting on a sunny day. For shooting on a cloudy day.
Page 149 White balance Press e. • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press b. button 2288 1712 2288 1712 One-touch white balance Press e repeatedly untill the menu disappears. •...
Page 150: White Balance Adjustment
White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE >, and MENU PICTURE press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen.
Page 151: Sharpness
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. •...
Page 152: Contrast
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE CONTRAST, and press d.
Page 153: Saturation
SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. SAtURAtION •...
Page 154: Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 155: Histogram Display
Histogram display During shooting and playback of still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the viewfinder or monitor. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures.
Page 156 Histogram display Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY ON or OFF, and press e.
Page 157: Playback
7 Playback Viewing still pictures Mode dial Set the mode dial to q and press Power switch the power switch. Mode dial g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Arrow pad Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
Page 158: 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. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW.
Page 159: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial Select the still picture you want to Zoom lever enlarge. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.113) • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. Pull the zoom lever toward T ( •...
Page 160: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.117) Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, Zoom lever push the zoom lever toward W (G).
Page 161: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP 4, 9 or 16, and press e. g“How to use the menus”...
Page 162: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Mode dial Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.113) a button e button Press a to start the slideshow.
Page 163: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.113) Arrow pad OK button Press e. • The top menu is displayed. MOVIE PLAY Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. INFO MODE MENU SWItCH FRAME...
Page 164 Viewing movies • Press e again after playback ends to MOVIE%PLAYBACK display the menu. PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME EXIt Plays back the movie manually one frame at a SELECt time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e.
Page 165: Editing Movies
Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths: Movies without sound: Longer than approximately 20 seconds in SHQ mode, 70 seconds in HQ mode, or 300 seconds in SQ mode Movies with sound: Longer than approximately 20 seconds in SHQ...
Page 166 Editing movies Use the arrow pad to select the first 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:36 00:36 00:36 frame of the index and press e. a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame.
Page 167: Edit - Editing A Movie
Editing movies • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card.
Page 168 Editing movies Press ac to select OK, then EDIt press e. • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat RESEt the procedure from Step 4. CANCEL • To quit the editing function, select SELECt CANCEL and press e.
Page 169: Playback On A Tv
Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Sounds stored with an image are also played. Mode dial Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off.
Page 170: Picture Rotation
Playback on a TV • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally.
Page 171: Recording Sound
Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds.
Page 172: 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. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.
Page 173: Trimming
Editing still pictures Trimming Select P, then press d. Press ac to select P, then press e. CANCEL EXIt SELECt Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame.
Page 174 Editing still pictures • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or Note when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. •...
Page 175: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play back only protected pictures. g“SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures” (P.132) Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the 0 Protect button...
Page 176: Switch Frame - Playing Back Only Protected Pictures
SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures You can play back only protected pictures. This can be used to separately manage pictures taken as a travel memo and separate those pictures you want to show to others. All pictures are played back. Only protected pictures are played back.
Page 177: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. • Pictures played back with 0 cannot be deleted. Note g“SWITCH FRAME –...
Page 178: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select R ALL CARD%SEtUP ERASE, then press e.
Page 179: Useful Functions
8 Useful functions ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes.
Page 180 ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings Functions that All Reset ON setting affects Factory Factory Ref. Ref. Function default Function default Page Page setting setting F No F2.8 P.66 FULLTIME AF P.71 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.67 AF MODE iESP P.70 P.102 FUNCTION P.93...
Page 181: Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON x AE Lock/Custom button Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.
Page 182: Setting The Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select a function, CUStOM BUttON then press e. AE LOCK •...
Page 183: Using The Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Mode dial Press x. x AE Lock/Custom button • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set by repeatedly pressing the HQ 2288 2288 1712...
Page 184: Short Cut
SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions. MODE MENU Default setting A: ESP/5 B: K C: &...
Page 185: Setting The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. MODE MENU Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d. g“How to use the menus”...
Page 186: Using The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
Page 187: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4.
Page 188 MY MODE SETUP Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. CURRENt MY MODE SEtUP FILE NAME...
Page 189 MY MODE SETUP When selecting RESET in Step 2 Press ac to select ALL RESET, MY MODE SEtUP then press e. RESEt CURRENt SEttING • The settings in the selected MY MODE are ALL RESEt reset. If no settings are saved, MY MODE CANCEL settings cannot be selected.
Page 190: 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 them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
Page 191 CARD SETUP – Formatting cards Press a to select YES, then press FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. SELECt BUSY • Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction.
Page 192: Information Display
Information display This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Viewfinder and monitor indications” (P.12). Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA INFO...
Page 193: Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness Adjustment
Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE s, and press MENU SETUP g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when you have set the desired level,...
Page 194: Rec View
REC VIEW 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. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.
Page 195: Sleep - Sleep Timer
SLEEP - Sleep Timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 196: Beep
Beep You can turn off the beep sound for button operations and warnings. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP OFF or ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button POWER ON/OFF SETUP –...
Page 197: Screen Setup
SCREEN SETUP You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g“POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting” (P.152) Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 198: File Name
FILE NAME The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
Page 199: Pixel Mapping
PIXEL MAPPING • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. Note • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full.
Page 200: Measurement Units
Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches.
Page 201: Video Out - Video Output Selection
VIDEO OUT – Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure to set the VIDEO OUT setting accordingly. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable.
Page 202: Print Setting (Dpof)
9 Print setting (DPOF) How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF.
Page 203 How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 204: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial Play back a still picture. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.113) •...
Page 205 All-frame reservation Perform each setting as illustrated. Select <×. SELECt SELECt DAtE tIME Select X. SELECt Set the number of prints Press ac to set the number of prints, then press e. a : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. Set the date/time printing data Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e.
Page 206: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial Play back a still picture. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.113) • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
Page 207 Single-frame reservation Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE Sets the number of prints, MORE date/time and trim size. CANCEL The print reservation data is set and the screen proceeds Single-frame reservation menu to Step 6. SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print.
Page 208 Single-frame reservation Trim the picture g“Trimming” (P.165) After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data and trimming the picture, press e to complete the print reservations and return to the screen in Step 4. '04.06.10 '04.06.10 12:30 16 12:30 16 •...
Page 209: Trimming
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial Press ac on the single-frame reservation screen to select P (trimming) and press d. g“Single-frame reservation” (P.162) • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears.
Page 210 Trimming Press ac to select OK, then press e. Saves the current trimming size RESEt and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. CANCEL RESET Sets a new trimming size. SELECt Go to Step 2. CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. Press e to complete the print reservations and return to the picture selection screen.
Page 211: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE <, and press d.
Page 212 Resetting print reservation data To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Mode dial <, and In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to select KEEP, then PRINt%ORDER%SEttING press e.
Page 213: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
10 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
Page 214: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Page 215: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. EXIt SELECt PRINT MODE SELECT screen PRINT Prints the selected picture.
Page 216: Easy Printing
Printing pictures Easy printing The method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected picture is printed without the date, time or file name. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen (P.171), press ac to select PRINT, then press e. •...
Page 217 Printing pictures Use bd or the control dial to select the image you want to print and press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. SELECt PRINt SINGLE PRINt MORE Press ac to select OK, then PRINt press e. • Printing starts. •...
Page 218: Print Mode/Multi Print Mode
Printing pictures PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT Zoom lever screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d.
Page 219 Printing pictures Press ac to select PICS/SHEET, PRINt PAPER then press e. SIZE PICS/SHEEt • PICS/SHEET depends on the paper size StANDARD set in Step 2 and the capabilities of your printer. SELECt Press bd to select the picture you want to print.
Page 220 Printing pictures Set MORE print reservations Press c. • Print information setting screen is displayed. Press ac to select the item you want to set, then press d. • Press ac to select the item, then WItHOUt WItHOUt press e. FILE NAME WItHOUt WItHOUt...
Page 221 Printing pictures Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. Printing starts. CANCEL CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the CANCEL SELECt PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Page 222: All Print Mode
Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d. SIZE BORDERLESS •...
Page 223 Printing pictures Press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled CANCEL SELECt and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Page 224: All Index Mode/Print Order Mode
Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d.
Page 225 Printing pictures To cancel printing Pressing e during print data transfer displays PRINt the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To cancel printing, press ac CONtINUE to select CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL SELECt...
Page 226: Trim The Picture
Printing pictures Trim the picture To set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode, follow the procedure below. Use the arrow pad and zoom Zoom lever lever to select the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame.
Page 227 Printing pictures • The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification Note increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution. • For the best results in enlarged prints, you are recommended to use the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode.
Page 228: Exiting Direct Printing
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select b. EXIt SELECt • The message is displayed. TURN OFF THE POWER Press the power switch to turn the camera off.
Page 229: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not Disconnect the camera connected to the printer...
Page 230: 11 Miscellaneous
11 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. or it cannot be recognized. If the problem persists, format the NO CARD card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.
Page 231: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. P.24 The battery is Charge the battery. P.18 exhausted.
Page 232 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor does not turn on. Press f to turn the monitor on. The viewfinder is P.47 turned on. The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is P.30 adjusted properly.
Page 233 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor goes off. The camera is in the Operate the camera (press the shutter button or P.24 sleep mode. turn the zoom lever). The power is turned If ALL RESET in the mode menu is set to OFF, the P.47, 135 off with the monitor off.
Page 234 Troubleshooting Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the P.50, 68 AF was taken. subject and then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter P.31...
Page 235 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers P.31 by your finger. away from the flash. The subject was out of Shoot within the flash working range. P.57 the working range of the flash.
Page 236 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture. This may be caused • Use a UV filter. As this may upset the overall — by excessively bright color balance, it should only be used in the ultraviolet light on the conditions described on the left.
Page 237 Troubleshooting (When the camera is connected to a PC or printer. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The printer fails to connect. PC was selected on Remove the USB cable, and start again from step P.170 the monitor after 1 of “Connecting the camera to a printer”. connecting to the printer with a USB cable.
Page 238: List Of Menus
List of menus h mode Top menu Setting Ref. Page o, j, i, k DRIVE P.85 SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, P.96 SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 P.28 CARD SETUP YES, NO P.146...
Page 239 List of menus i/j/l/m/r/p/Pmode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ESP, 5, MULTI MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5 P.77 & OFF, &, % P.82 o, j, i, DRIVE P.85 k, BKT AUTO, 64, 100, 200, P.101 A/S/M A/S/M P.65 r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1 – P.69 MY MODE 4 -2.0 –...
Page 240 List of menus i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.135 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, PORTUGUES PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.152 REC VIEW OFF, ON P.150 SLEEP 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 P.151 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN MY MODE SETUP...
Page 241 List of menus n mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ESP, 5, MULTI MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5 P.77 & OFF, &, % P.82 AUTO, 64, 100, 200, P.101 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.71 OFF, ON P.83 FUNCTION OFF, BLACK & P.93 WHITE, SEPIA OFF, ON...
Page 242 List of menus q mode (still pictures) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page < MODE MENU PLAY P.158 OFF, ON P.111 START P.127 EDIT 640 × 480, P.128 320 × 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, P.129 CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.134, FORMAT SETUP...
Page 243 List of menus q mode (movies) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.134, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.135 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, PORTUGUES PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.152 P.149 P.28...
Page 244: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode F No F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 ZOOM 38mm AUTO (S, M: #SLOW1, n: $) FLASH AF/MF & DRIVE ±1.0 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 64) r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1 #SLOW...
Page 245 List of factory default settings R (still pictures) R (movies) SUPER ZOOM HQ (2288 × 1712, n: 320 × 240) TIFF 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 1280 × 960 NORMAL 640 × 480 NORMAL AUTO > None SHARPNESS ±0...
Page 246 List of factory default settings Playback mode SWITCH FRAME INFO 0° < Others ALL RESET ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP NORMAL Y-M-D 2004.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC or PAL* Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
Page 247: Modes And Shooting Functions
Modes and Shooting Functions In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode ijlm Function — — Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM — SUPER ZOOM — — AF MODE — — FULLTIME AF —...
Page 248 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode ijlm Function j, i, k — — — — — — — PANORAMA — — — 2 IN 1 — — BLACK&WHITE — SEPIA — WHITE BOARD — — BLACK BOARD — — — — R (movie) —...
Page 249 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode ijlm Function FILE NAME — PIXEL MAPPING — — m/ft — — VIDEO OUT — SHORT CUT — — CUSTOM BUTTON — — — : Available : Not available — 1 Cannot be selected in M n mode. 2 Cannot be selected in m mode.
Page 250: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance After use Turn off the camera and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. (gP.24) Remove the battery.
Page 251: Specifications
: 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 4,110,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 mm to 63 mm, f2.8 to f3.7, 11 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 380 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Photometric system...
Page 252 –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Only an Olympus LI-10B lithium-ion battery AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional) Dimensions : 104.5 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 68.5 mm (D) (4.1"...
Page 253: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the...
Page 254 Glossary of terms EV (Exposure Value) A system for measuring exposure. EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. The EV then increases by 1 each time the aperture increases by one F stop or the shutter speed increases by one increment. EV can also be used to indicate brightness and ISO settings.
Page 255 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. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) A format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data.
Page 256: Index
Index 0 ..... . 131 Battery check ....15 1st curtain #SLOW1 .
Page 257 Index ESP metering ... 77, 209 EV ..... . . 210 iESP .
Page 258 Index Recording sound with still pictures R... .94 Night Scene shooting m ..44 Recording sound with movies R. . .95 NOISE REDUCTION O ..110 Red-eye reduction flash ! .
Page 259 Index Strap ..... . 17 Strap eyelet ....10, 17 Sunny day 5 .
Page 260 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://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...
Page 261 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 262 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 263 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 264 Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X...
Page 265 Flowchart • 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 266 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 267 Identifying the OS 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 268 Windows 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 269: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). 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 270 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 271: 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. ( p.9) Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
Page 272 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on in Lens barrier (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some button or models which require you to press button (monitor) button or button.
Page 273 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 274: 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 275: 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 276 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 277: 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 278 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. File name Folder name (Example) (Example) Serial number...
Page 279 Downloading images to your computer 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).
Page 280: 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 Lamp right of the viewfinder or the self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 281 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off.
Page 282 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the “Unplug or Eject 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 283 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 284 Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
Page 285 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on in Lens barrier (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some button or models which require you to press button (monitor) button or button.
Page 286 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 287 Downloading images to your computer 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 File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
Page 288 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 289 Downloading images to your computer 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 290 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model.
Page 291 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your computer have a USB interface?
Page 292 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://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom Quick Start Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Using the Menus

3 Shooting Basics

4 Flash

5 Advanced Shooting

6 Adjusting the Image Quality and Exposure

7 Playback

8 Useful Functions

9 Print Setting (DPOF)

10 Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

11 Miscellaneous

Quick Links

QuickStart Guide

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

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