Olympus CAMEDIA C-3000 Zoom Instructions Manual Download

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PREPARATION

BASIC FUNCTIONS

MOVIE FUNCTIONS

STORING DATA FOR PRINTING
PICTURES

USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER

CAMERA SETTINGS

MISCELLANEOUS

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct
use.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.

INSTRUCTIONS

C-3000ZOOM

DIGITAL CAMERA

Summary of Contents for CAMEDIA C-3000 Zoom

Page 1: ...S USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS MISCELLANEOUS Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your came...

Page 2: ...ERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous...

Page 3: ...ese attachments 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or rain 8 Accessories Do not plac...

Page 4: ...ghtning For added protection for this product when used with an optional AC adapter during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall o...

Page 5: ...duct to its normal operation d If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 17 Replacement Parts...

Page 6: ...ent off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the camera an...

Page 7: ...gn Rule for Camera File System DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics Industry Development Association JEIDA Legal and other notices All contents of this publication are subject to change w...

Page 8: ...OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER 2 DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR TERMINALS UPSIDE DOWN DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY 3 DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT THEM TO TH...

Page 9: ...ITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF THEIR BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET OR IF THE SHEET IS TORN AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK FIRE OR INJURY DO NOT USE...

Page 10: ...RGE NiMH BATTERIES BEFORE USING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER NOT USING THEM FOR A LONG TIME 6 KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A LONG TIME AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK OR HEAT GENERATION...

Page 11: ...T THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS IF THIS HAPPENS CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY THE CHILD MIGHT ACTI...

Page 12: ...midity extreme variations of temperature and humidity sand or dust excessive moisture or vibrations e g in a car Do not use or store the camera near a heater cooler or humidifier or near a fire magnet...

Page 13: ...oil etc can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip New batter...

Page 14: ...34 Learning the basics 36 Basic operating procedure 36 How to use the Mode dial 37 Holding the camera 38 Adjusting the diopter 39 Proper shutter release 39 Checking the card 40 Checking the batteries...

Page 15: ...h mode 88 Extension flash photography 90 Taking photographs using the FL 40 extension flash 90 Taking photographs with the FL 40 extension flash only 92 Taking photographs with another brand of extens...

Page 16: ...Focus lock 131 Working range 132 Zoom 133 Exposure compensation 134 Manual focus 135 Movie picture record menu 137 Selftimer Remote control 138 White balance 142 ISO 144 Picture effect 146 Card setup...

Page 17: ...ing print reserve 177 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER 179 Computer system requirements 180 Installing provided software 181 Connecting to a personal computer 182 Using a personal computer 183 Transferring d...

Page 18: ...AF 205 Rec view 207 File number 212 LCD brightness 215 Meters Feet selection 217 Index display adjustment 218 MISCELLANEOUS 219 Questions and answers 220 Troubleshooting 222 System chart 226 Error co...

Page 19: ...rd is used Sound can be simultaneously recorded with a movie Sound can also be recorded with a picture either when it is shot or afterward In addition to an optical viewfinder a 1 8 4 5 cm wide angle...

Page 20: ...r Write times are shorter enabling the camera to be ready for the next shot quicker When the FL 40 extension flash optional is used sophisticated flash photographs can be taken Sound cannot be played...

Page 21: ...1 PREPARATION OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 22: ...Camera Strap Remote control A V cable Warranty card Lens cap Instructions Remote CR V3 lithium battery pack control instructions 2 packs USB cable Software CD s 22 CHECKING THE CONTENTS...

Page 23: ...23 SmartMedia Static free case SSFDC 8MB Index labels 2 pieces Write protect adhesive seals 4 pieces Instructions...

Page 24: ...182 A V output connector P 124 Connector cover AC adapter connector P 30 Diopter adjustment dial P 39 Selftimer Remote control signal P 76 138 Remote control window P 79 141 Extension flash connector...

Page 25: ...aded mount bottom Battery compartment open close switch bottom P 28 Jog dial P 44 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp flash p 64 Green lamp p 48 57 Autofocus mark p 48 53 131 Backlighting correction mark p...

Page 26: ...Card error P 227 Recording mode P 105 149 Number of storable pictures P 42 ISO P 84 144 Selftimer Remote control P 76 138 Macro mode P 69 Slow shutter synchroniza tion flash P 88 Writing P 49 Sound re...

Page 27: ...the strap hook as shown in the illustration then pull on it to make sure it is attached securely 1 Caution Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off If the strap is atta...

Page 28: ...rt the batteries with their poles oriented in the right direction Insert the battery packs with the CAMEDIA labels facing outward and the concave terminals facing each other Close the battery cover th...

Page 29: ...battery packs cannot be charged Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH b...

Page 30: ...and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the camera To disconnect turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet 4 3 2 1 30 USING THE AC ADAPT...

Page 31: ...smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure the AC adapter...

Page 32: ...n Note the orientation of the card If it is inserted incorrectly it may become jammed When using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way Close the cover tightly To eject...

Page 33: ...n using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It...

Page 34: ...Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow Select SETUP then press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right...

Page 35: ...ng press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds 00 will appear for the year 2000 Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu 10 9 8 35 35 Caution The adjusted date wil...

Page 36: ...the camera when it is not in use 3 2 1 36 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF P A S M OFF POWER M O D E D I A L 2 1 Note Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first NEVER open the ca...

Page 37: ...th A S M you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself p 58 61 Movie picture recording You can shoot movies of up to approx 92 seconds in length in the SQ mode and 23 seconds in t...

Page 38: ...your sides to prevent the camera from moving LEARNING THE BASICS Cont Proper Proper Improper Note Do not subject the lens to physical shocks Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flas...

Page 39: ...ra when the subject of the picture is outside the auto focus mark use focus lock p 53 131 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture The camera emits a beep sou...

Page 40: ...protected The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp blink When the card needs to be formatted The Card error indicator on the control panel lights and the Card format confirmati...

Page 41: ...ng of each battery level indicator varies depending on the type of batteries used If NiMH batteries are used the battery low warning will blink faster than when lithium battery packs are used Note Whe...

Page 42: ...Cont 42 Number or storable pictures Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken Seconds remaining Recording mode 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 3 2 5 3 9 7 20 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x...

Page 43: ...mode 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 3 2 5 3 7 6 15 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 0 0 1 1 4 2 4...

Page 44: ...o display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections 4 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M...

Page 45: ...rder to display the Menu In the Record Mode you can take pictures without pressing the OK button The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the Menu button without pressing the OK b...

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Page 47: ...2 BASIC FUNCTIONS OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 48: ...t dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly p 39 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights If the Green lamp blinks the focus or...

Page 49: ...Green lamp is blinking 5 Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder...

Page 50: ...he camera will start storing the image in the card Unless the card is full the next picture can be taken even while the image is being stored until all of the blocks light When more than two images ar...

Page 51: ...der for less camera movement and battery consumption It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on th...

Page 52: ...he picture you have just taken When the Mode dial is set to P or A S M quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken To return to the Record Mod...

Page 53: ...utofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway Press the Shutte...

Page 54: ...ens try the procedure below or use Manual focus p 71 1Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take...

Page 55: ...e picture p 53 4Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 5Fast moving su...

Page 56: ...ly with Telephoto shooting Take pictures at a distance between 8 Subjects closer than 8 may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to t...

Page 57: ...d in memory If the OK button is pressed again the new exposure is stored in memory Press the Shutter release button fully When the Shutter release button is released the focus lock in step 2 and the e...

Page 58: ...Jog dial to select the aperture Increases the value Decreases the value 3 2 1 P A S M O F F P O W E R M O D E D I A L A F2 8 1 800 1 800 2 0 Aperture Note When the flash is set to fire automatically...

Page 59: ...slow speed to express motion Set the Mode dial to A S M The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the shutter speed setting will be displayed Select the Shutter priority mode from the Menu p 107 Pre...

Page 60: ...utter priority mode is selected Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE Cont When the Mode dial is set to A S M ISO is...

Page 61: ...an be selected from 16 to 1 800 seconds 3 2 1 P A S M O F F P O W E R M O D E D I A L 3 1 Note The differential ranging from 3 0 to 3 0 between the exposure determined by the currently selected apertu...

Page 62: ...lever torward T for Telephoto shooting Press the lever torward W for wide angle shooting Note When used with the Digital zoom mode you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph p 96 Unless OFF is select...

Page 63: ...be displayed Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment When set to a value other than 0 is displayed on the control panel 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A...

Page 64: ...p 65 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red Fill In Flash p 66 Fires regardless of available light Flash Off p 66 Never fires Flash working range Wide angle Appr...

Page 65: ...DUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Backlighting correction mark Viewfinder Control panel Note The camera emits pre flashes before the regular flash It takes about a...

Page 66: ...e flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight night scenes Control panel Control panel Note Use...

Page 67: ...p 66 and Flash Off p 66 The selected flash mode except Auto Flash will appear on the control panel If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash is ready to fi...

Page 68: ...Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture 3 2 1 Digital ESP metering Autofocus Spot metering mode Macro mode p 69 Macro mode Spot metering mode p 70...

Page 69: ...press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture Shooting Range Approx 8 31 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF Control panel Note When using the flash in the Macro mode...

Page 70: ...on several times until appear on the control panel To cancel the Macro Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button so that the icons disappear Take a picture 3 2 1 MACRO SPOT METERING MODE POW E R...

Page 71: ...on the Jog dial to select MF and the distance indicator appear on the control panel To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select AF When disappears on the control panel press the OK button...

Page 72: ...ut of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and r...

Page 73: ...flash extension flash p 92 Using the Digital zoom mode p 96 Using picture effects p 98 Recording sound in the still picture recording mode p 99 Taking panorama pictures p 101 Formatting the card p 103...

Page 74: ...or AF appears on the control panel When is selected the focus exposure and white balance will be measured for the first frame When AF is selected they will be measured for each frame Press the left a...

Page 75: ...lease button is released Sequential shooting stops Even if the Sequence mode is switched to another mode after taking sequential pictures it will not be possible to take another picture until recordin...

Page 76: ...button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select appears on the control panel 4...

Page 77: ...the setting Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Pictures can also be taken without pressing the OK button P 78 79 6 5 Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will...

Page 78: ...10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds before the picture is taken To stop the activated selftimer press the Menu button Selftimer Remote control signal Shutter release button Menu button Note Th...

Page 79: ...oes not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 124 for using the Remote control in the Display mode 15 15...

Page 80: ...ted p 107 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select BKT BKT...

Page 81: ...1 3 AF 0 3 F2 8 1 800 2 0 P 0 6 1 0 3 5 7 6 8 Note The focus and white balance will be measured for the first frame Not available in the Manual mode The exposure level will be divided evenly within th...

Page 82: ...op bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO Daylight Overcast Tungsten light or Fluorescent WB appears on the co...

Page 83: ...il the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu 6 5 5 6 Note Select AUTO in normal situations The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting Unless OF...

Page 84: ...ss the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the sensitivity ISO appears on the control panel when a setting...

Page 85: ...canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 194 When set to AUTO it will be changed to 100 when the Mode dial is set to A S M Pictures will appear grainy when the ISO is high When AUTO...

Page 86: ...g dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the amount of flash exposure correction appears on the control panel Each time the top arrow is presse...

Page 87: ...If the FL 40 extension flash is set to TTL AUTO and it is used simultaneously with the main flash correction is made for the amount of light emitted from both flashes If the FL 40 extension flash is...

Page 88: ...Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select 1 or 2 appears on the control panel Select 1 for capturing images at the beginning of the shutter release duration The taillights of a moving car wi...

Page 89: ...n the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu 6 5 5 6 Note This mode can be used with both the main flash and an extension flash Un...

Page 90: ...on together Using the two flashes together enables more sophisticated lighting such as using the extension flash for bounce lighting and the main flash for front lighting The default setting is to hav...

Page 91: ...g Flash Fill In Flash and Off modes are available p 64 4 3 2 Note Slow synchro can be set p 88 When taking close up pictures they may be overexposed Use the main flash If both the main flash and the F...

Page 92: ...en fasten it to the camera s tripod hole and connect the exclusive bracket cable to the camera s extension flash connection terminal Set the camera s mode dial to P or A S M With A S M the LCD monitor...

Page 93: ...ed see Other brands of extension flash that can be used p 95 Mount the extension flash on the exclusive grip then fasten it to the camera s tripod hole and connect the exclusive bracket cable to the c...

Page 94: ...other brand of flash unit take care concerning the following points Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro terminal If such a flash unit is used it may not function n...

Page 95: ...and ISO value can only be adjusted 1 step and beyond that exposure compensation cannot be made Exposure compensation in the camera is made invalid in extension flash photography 3 Use a flash which is...

Page 96: ...om arrows on the Jog dial to select DIGITAL ZOOM Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting If you...

Page 97: ...a indicates digital zoom The mode is canceled when the LCD monitor is turned off 7 Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the power is turned off p...

Page 98: ...will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu The LCD monitor stays on while recording with picture effects 6 5 4 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P...

Page 99: ...the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON appears on the control panel Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting If you take a picture without pre...

Page 100: ...during playback You can record sound with a recorded still picture afterwards p 118 Sound recording will start after the picture is taken but before it is recorded in the card After shooting confirm t...

Page 101: ...enu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select PLAY Press the OK button Select the connecting direction right left...

Page 102: ...t be used in the Panorama mode Because the focus the exposure and the white balance are determined by the first picture do not shoot overly bright dark subjects such as the sun in the first frame Use...

Page 103: ...e right arrow on the Jog dial to select Press the OK button to display Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and pres...

Page 104: ...nt data when formatting a recorded card Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer...

Page 105: ...p bottom arrows on the Jog dial and select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the recording mode The selected recording mode appears on the control panel...

Page 106: ...RMAL Resolution 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Compression Standard JPEG Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 When the Mode dial is set to the...

Page 107: ...ty S Shutter priority or M Manual Refer to the respective page for each function Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the se...

Page 108: ...de p 122 The last picture taken is displayed When there are no pictures stored in the card NO PICTURE will appear The last picture taken Frame number Recording mode and Battery check indicator will ap...

Page 109: ...w you can view the picture 10 frames behind 3 3 Note Information recorded when the picture was taken camera settings date and time file name etc can also be displayed p 116 It is not possible to displ...

Page 110: ...to select succeeding pictures Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select preceding pictures Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dial to select the succeeding group of pictures Press the top arrow o...

Page 111: ...With each press of the Zoom lever toward T the picture is enlarged 1 5X 2X 2 5X and 3X Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X Use the Jog dial to select the section of the picture to view To s...

Page 112: ...picture is displayed Protection setting canceling are also available in the Index Display mode p 110 and the Close Up display mode p 111 2 1 Note The protected picture will not be deleted with All Fr...

Page 113: ...e in the Index Display mode p 110 and the Close Up display mode p 111 3 YES NO 2 1 ONE FRAME ERASE 1 2 3 P A S M OFF P OWER MOD E D I A L 12 23 00 21 56 32 SQ YES NO Caution Never open the card cover...

Page 114: ...show display p 115 Displaying information camera settings date and time file name etc about the image p 116 Adding sound to images which have already been photographed p 118 N A Erasing all frames p...

Page 115: ...to cancel Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select PLAY Press the OK button to start the Slide Show Press the Menu button to stop it 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 10 INFO FUNCTION PLAY P A S M OFF P OWER MOD...

Page 116: ...s the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select INFO To cancel press the Menu button Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then select ON using the top bottom arrows Press the left arrow on the Jog...

Page 117: ...will not be displayed Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 The information is displayed for a period of 5 seconds Sound record Protect P...

Page 118: ...ous sound Set the Mode dial to and display a still picture Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the Menu button to cancel Press the rig...

Page 119: ...cannot be recorded on If there is very little space remaining on a card it may be impossible to record on it If the sound for an image is recorded over the previous sound is erased and only the new so...

Page 120: ...button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select Press the OK button to dis...

Page 121: ...be displayed p 112 7 6 121 Caution The time it takes to erase differs depending on the number of recorded images Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved Nev...

Page 122: ...ow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select Press the OK button to display Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arrow on...

Page 123: ...ormatting a recorded card Formatting will not be engaged when the write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be format...

Page 124: ...ect it to the TV s audio white and video yellow input connectors Turn on the TV Set the Mode dial to Select a picture using the Jog dial When using the remote control Aim the remote control at the Rem...

Page 125: ...about displaying video images The picture may appear to be off center on the TV screen because of the TV adjustment Your TV may produce a black frame around the picture which may look peculiar when p...

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Page 127: ...x 92 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 23 seconds in the HQ mode when an 8MB card is used The recorded movie images will be stored as a Motion JPEG file You can observe the images in the Display mode...

Page 128: ...ss the Shutter release button fully Recording starts To end recording press the Shutter release button fully again The seconds remaining appear on the LCD monitor The lower image memory block will lig...

Page 129: ...om is available during movie recording Because the image in the viewfinder is not affected by Digital zoom use the LCD monitor to check results The image quality is lower compared with a still photo D...

Page 130: ...e movie you have just recorded When the Mode dial is set to quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice The LCD monitor will display the last movie recorded p 151 163 To return to the Record Mod...

Page 131: ...Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to start recording 3 2 1 131 FOCUS LOCK...

Page 132: ...rd movies at a distance between 8 Subjects closer than 8 may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to record close ups Power consumpti...

Page 133: ...that have been zoomed in or out Press the lever toward T to zoom in Press the lever toward W to zoom out The image will be more grainy the more you zoom to a subject because only Digital zoom is avai...

Page 134: ...w for adjustment appears on the control panel when a setting other than 0 is selected 2 1 134 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION F2 8 1 800 2 0 P A S M OFF P O W E R M O D E D I A L Exposure compensation Note Unle...

Page 135: ...ontrol panel To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial When disappears on the control panel press the OK button While looking at the LCD monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to sel...

Page 136: ...on the LCD monitor in red letters 6 5 F2 8 1 800 2 0 AF MF 31inch 24inch 16inch 8inch Note You cannot perform Manual focus during movie recording Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will b...

Page 137: ...l p 138 Selecting the white balance p 142 Selecting the ISO sensitivity p 144 Using picture effects p 146 Formatting the card p 147 Making adjustments All reset p 194 Sharpness p 199 Beep sound p 204...

Page 138: ...top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON appears on the control panel 4 3 2 1 SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL P A S M O...

Page 139: ...the setting Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Pictures can also be taken without pressing the OK button p 140 141 6 5 Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting wil...

Page 140: ...trol signal lights for approx 10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds before the movie is recorded To stop the activated selftimer press the Menu button Shutter release button Menu button Selftime...

Page 141: ...does not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 124 for using the Remote control in the Display mode 15 15...

Page 142: ...dial to select WB Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select AUTO Daylight Overcast Tungsten light or Fluorescent WB appears on the control panel when a setting o...

Page 143: ...til the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu 6 5 Note Select AUTO in normal situations The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting Unless OFF i...

Page 144: ...e top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the sensitivity ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other...

Page 145: ...ing will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 194 Images will appear grainy when the ISO is high When AUTO is selected the ISO is automatically set high in low light situations...

Page 146: ...ess the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting If you record a movie without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the sett...

Page 147: ...select CARD SETUP Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select Press the OK button to display Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arr...

Page 148: ...ant data when formatting a recorded card Formatting will not be engaged when a write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer m...

Page 149: ...select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the recording mode The selected recording mode appears on the control panel Press the left arrow on the Jog dial...

Page 150: ...40 15 frames sec SQ 160 x 120 15 frames sec Note The seconds remaining varies according to the recording mode Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will change to HQ when the power is turned...

Page 151: ...splaying movie pictures as a movie p 152 Displaying information about the image date and time file name etc p 154 Creating a movie index p 156 and editing movies p 158 Performing All Frame erase p 160...

Page 152: ...button to display the picture information again Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MOVIE PLAY To cancel press the Menu button Press the ri...

Page 153: ...e Press the bottom arrow to pause at the ending of the movie Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to start the movie Press the left arrow to play it backwards Press the Menu button when movie playbac...

Page 154: ...top bottom arrows to select INFO To cancel press the Menu button Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the...

Page 155: ...s During movie recording FILE 123 3456 Movie picture Battery check File name When a movie picture is selected Note When picture information is displayed the frame number will not be displayed Unless O...

Page 156: ...FUNCTION After pressing the right arrow on the Jog dial press the top bottom arrows to select MOVIE INDEX then press the OK button Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the first frame...

Page 157: ...n the first frame is selected the image can be selected by using the Jog dial When the last frame is selected the displayed images other than the top frame will change accordingly Press the Menu butto...

Page 158: ...ith the mark on the LCD monitor Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION After pressing the right arrow on the Jog dial press the top bo...

Page 159: ...e last frame then press the OK button Just as when selecting the top frame the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial can be used to select the frame Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select N...

Page 160: ...utton to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select Press the OK button to displ...

Page 161: ...will remain in the card and the last frame will be displayed p 112 8 7 161 Caution Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved Never open the card cover eject t...

Page 162: ...rrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select Press the OK button to display Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card To cancel select NO using the right arrow...

Page 163: ...formatting a recorded card Formatting will not be engaged when a write protect adhesive seal is placed on the card Non Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatt...

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Page 165: ...DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES Recorded images can be printed out with a printer Selected images can be reserved in a SmartMedia card for printing on a printer or at a photo lab that supports the DPOF Di...

Page 166: ...rformed at the touch of a button For more information consult your printer s user manual 3 Images can be transferred directly to a personal computer via USB or a PC connection kit or by using an optio...

Page 167: ...s camera may overwrite the previous reservations Even if an image appears with the message PICTURE ERROR print reserve may be performed on it In such a case the print reserve icon does not appear on t...

Page 168: ...Print button to display the Print reserve setting screen If Print reserve data is already stored in the card a screen will appear giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it p 177 Select...

Page 169: ...ct Press the left right arrows on the Jog dial to select DATE TIME or NO Press the OK button The Menu screen disappears and the print reserve indicator and the number of prints are displayed on the sc...

Page 170: ...int reserve data is already stored in the card a screen will appear giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it p 177 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select then press the...

Page 171: ...to the previous frame Right arrow Moves to the next frame Top arrow Displays the previous page Bottom arrow Displays the next page The index is displayed as follows when the number of frames shown in...

Page 172: ...y set number is displayed Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the left right arrows on the Jog dial to select DATE TIME or NO Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to sel...

Page 173: ...images can be printed Print reserve may take considerable time in some cases Press the OK button The Menu screen disappears and the print reserve indicator and the number of prints are displayed on t...

Page 174: ...ge 10 frames forward Press the zoom lever toward T to display the Trimming mode screen The selected item is displayed in green Move the cursor to set the top left corner of the image you would like to...

Page 175: ...size The image is displayed on the LCD monitor Press the OK button again to display the Single frame print reserve screen Following the procedure for Single frame print reserve set the number of prin...

Page 176: ...ettings An image trimmed to a small size will have lower resolution For best results with close up prints it is recommended to use the TIFF SHQ or HQ mode The vertical to horizontal ratio in the trimm...

Page 177: ...een is not displayed Press the left right arrows on the Jog dial to select RESET then press the OK button To keep the print order select KEEP and press the OK button To remove the selected image only...

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Page 179: ...5 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 180: ...ofessional NT 4 0 SP3 or later Available HD space 100MB or more RAM 32MB or more 64MB or more recommended Connectors USB port USB connection RS 232C port serial connection D SUB 9 pin connector serial...

Page 181: ...4 0 must be installed on the computer to play back movies Apple Macintosh CPU PowerPC OS Mac OS 8 6 to 9 USB Mac OS 7 6 1 to 9 serial Available HD space 100MB or more RAM 32MB or more 8MB or more fre...

Page 182: ...able to the USB port on your computer For serial port equipped computers IBM PC AT compatible Connect the optional RS 232C PC serial cable to the serial port COM1 COM2 etc on your computer Note In ord...

Page 183: ...Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer 5 4 3 2 1 Note If you are using a USB cable to make connections make sure that your personal computer support it Contact your personal computer maker concerning y...

Page 184: ...to a personal computer equipped with a 3 5 FDD using the optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter SmartMedia READER WRITER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal co...

Page 185: ...ING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer Click on My Camera A thumbnail index of stored im...

Page 186: ...o your computer Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer Select Camera Download All Images on the menu bar The computer will start transferring images from the camera to the computer 2 1 Note You can view...

Page 187: ...MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected You can try taking pictures again right after shooting but may often miss the right moment for a good picture This is where CAM...

Page 188: ...GES Backlight sometimes makes the whole image blurry and an object which stands before the subject may be out of focus Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image However y...

Page 189: ...n it This will display the selected image Select Image Filter Sharpen on the menu bar Specify the degree of sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9 while comparing O...

Page 190: ...SING IMAGES WITH TEMPLATES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double click on it This will display the selected image...

Page 191: ...his will display the preview image When you are happy with the sample image click on OK The composed image will be displayed There are a lot of functions for editing images in additions to those menti...

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Page 193: ...AMERA SETTINGS The settings can be adjusted in the Menu Each Menu still picture record menu still picture display menu movie picture record menu and movie picture display menu has different available...

Page 194: ...ight arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON or OFF When ON is selected settings will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off When OFF is selected...

Page 195: ...e compensation p 63 134 Flash modes p 64 Spot metering mode p 68 Macro mode p 69 Macro Spot metering mode p 70 Manual focus p 71 135 Sequence mode p 74 Selftimer Remote control p 76 138 Auto bracket p...

Page 196: ...ect MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP Press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ALL RESET Press the right arrow o...

Page 197: ...er more settings repeat steps 7 8 and 9 Press the OK button to exit from the Custom settings screen and return to the MODE SETUP screen Confirm that CUSTOM is selected then press the OK button to canc...

Page 198: ...e 1 3 EV increments up to 2 EV compensation Slow shutter Off Before shutter After shutter synchronizing flash Flash select Main extension Extension Digital zoom Off On White balance Auto Daylight Over...

Page 199: ...arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select NORMAL SOFT or HARD Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to...

Page 200: ...E SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP Press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select TIFF Press the right arrow on the Jog di...

Page 201: ...setting screen Confirm the setting using the image in the LCD monitor Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu 9 8 7 Note The setting will remain until it is readjusted...

Page 202: ...TUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP Press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select SQ1 or SQ2 then press right arrow on the Jog...

Page 203: ...IGH High quality NORMAL HIGH High quality 203 Note The setting will remain until it is readjusted The greater the number of pixels the longer the playback time and the smaller the number of frames tha...

Page 204: ...bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select HIGH LOW or OFF Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Pre...

Page 205: ...OK button to display the MODE SETUP screen Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FULL TIME AF Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON or OFF...

Page 206: ...ess the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu 8 7 Note Using Full time AF will drain the battery more quickly Full time AF is not available when the LCD monitor is turned off Th...

Page 207: ...select REC VIEW Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select ON OFF or CHECK When OFF is selected the image will not be displayed on the LCD monitor after it is re...

Page 208: ...he image in the previous frame Displays the image in the next frame Displays the first frame Displays the last frame If Bracketing was used to take a picture the darkest frame will be displayed first...

Page 209: ...e Frame erase screen appears Press the left right arrows on the Jog dial to select YES then press the OK button to discard the image on the LCD monitor The next image will appear To cancel press the E...

Page 210: ...n halfway to change to the recording mode The recording view with focus lock will appear on the LCD monitor If no action is performed the screen will automatically change back to the Save confirmation...

Page 211: ...h normal images 1235 1237 OK Note If Bracketing was used to take a picture you must choose whether to save or discard it before you can record another image Also refer to Note on page 209 To display a...

Page 212: ...hen RESET is selected the file number and folder number will be reset every time a card is inserted in the camera AUTO When AUTO is selected the same folder number and a continuing number from the las...

Page 213: ...hen press the right arrow to select SETUP Press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen 4 3 2 1 1 4 3 2 3 3 F2 8 1 800 2 0 P A S M MODE CARD SETUP MODE SETUP SETUP POW E R M O D E D I A L P A...

Page 214: ...even if you record several pictures in different cards at one time Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu 8...

Page 215: ...to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP Press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen 4 3 2 1 Still pi...

Page 216: ...n the LCD monitor Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the brightness Press the OK button to confirm the setting Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu...

Page 217: ...the OK button to display the Mode setting screen Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select m ft Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select m meters or...

Page 218: ...the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select the number Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting Press the OK button to s...

Page 219: ...7 MISCELLANEOUS OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 220: ...rom the camera or from the computer p 34 Q How should I store the camera A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust moisture and salt Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it After...

Page 221: ...ter or a hood A conversion lens adapter optional is required to attach a conversion lens to the camera Q Can I use an extension flash A Yes you can You can use an extension flash with a grip p 90 For...

Page 222: ...harging or the previous picture is being written into the card Remove your finger from the Shutter release button and wait until the Green lamp or the Orange lamp stops blinking P 48 64 2 There is a p...

Page 223: ...is connected to a TV P 124 The LCD monitor is hard to read 1 The brightness may be incorrectly set Adjust the brightness P 215 2 It is under sunlight Block the sunlight 3 The LCD monitor is broken Ha...

Page 224: ...correctly Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 8 31 For further distances shoot with the Standard mode P 56 69 5 The Shutter release button was pressed while atanding in f...

Page 225: ...e exposure compensation or change the camera position toward the subject P 63 134 The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural 1 The lighting fixture s affected the picture Set the flash mode t...

Page 226: ...equipment Printer P 330N P 330 TV Personal computer MO drive SmartMedia FlashPath PC card adapter AC adapter Camera Wide conversion lens Macro conversion lens Conversion lens adapter Tele Conversion...

Page 227: ...record play back or erase pictures in this card The recorded image cannot be played back with this camera Remedy Insert a card and close the cover Insert a card Or insert the card again Replace the ca...

Page 228: ...LL Error content The card is not formatted There are no picutures in the card so there is nothing to play back There is no empty space in the card so print data or sound cannot be recorded Remedy Form...

Page 229: ...egin to darken or flicker contact your nearest service center In cold conditions the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly To avoid this keep the camera warm when using...

Page 230: ...E PICTURE DATA Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed or pr...

Page 231: ...Erase One Frame erase All Frames erase Image pickup element 1 1 8 inch CCD solid state image pickup 3 340 000 pixels gross Recording image 2048 x 1536 pixels TIFF SHQ HQ 1600 x 1200 pixels TIFF SQ1 1...

Page 232: ...ies Flash working range W Approx 31 12 5 ft T Approx 8 12 5 ft Flash modes Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Red Eye Reducing Flash Fill In Flash forced activation Off n...

Page 233: ...NiMH batteries NiCd batteries alkaline batteries or lithium batteries AC adapter optional Dimensions 4 3 W x 3 0 H x 2 6 D 109 5 x 76 4 x 66 4 mm Weight 10 6 oz without batteries card SPECIFICATIONS...

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