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Chapter 4

Flash shooting (Cont.)

Setting limitations and Default settings (Flash mode)

The setting for the Flash mode differs depending on the shooting mode
concerned as shown below.

Mode dial

(Mode menu)

A/S/M/

Setting limitation

Factory default setting

SLOW or

is available.

S-Prg

or is

available.

Slow Synchronization

flash (

SLOW1)

Auto-flash

Any of the 5 Flash modes are

available.

Any of the 5 Flash modes are

available.

SLOW or

is available.

Auto-flash

Auto-flash or

is available.

The Flash mode does not work in the Movie mode.

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Summary of Contents for CAMEDIA C-3020 Zoom

Page 1: ...w camera please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference We recommend that you take test shots to...

Page 2: ...F standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Nu...

Page 3: ...ion Menus are grouped according to function Record movies In addition to still pictures you can also record movies Assign a function you use frequently to this button Exposure modes to suit various ap...

Page 4: ...How to use this manual 20 Getting started 23 Attaching the strap 24 Loading the batteries 25 Battery check 26 Card basics 28 Inserting ejecting the card 29 Power on off 30 Card check 31 Date time set...

Page 5: ...lection Scene program shooting 67 Aperture setting Aperture priority shooting 67 Shutter speed setting Shutter priority shooting 68 Using My Image mode 69 Aperture Shutter speed setting Manual shootin...

Page 6: ...89 Using the Slow Synchronization flash 91 Using the flash 92 Flash intensity control 95 Advanced shooting 97 Sequential shooting 98 Sequential shooting AF Sequential shooting 98 Auto bracketing Shoot...

Page 7: ...26 Contrast 127 Noise Reduction 128 Playback 129 Playing back still pictures 130 Single frame playback 130 Quick View 130 Slide show 131 Playing back movies MOVIE PLAY 132 Displaying shooting informat...

Page 8: ...eet 159 Print setting 161 How to print pictures 162 All frame print reserve 164 Single frame print reserve 165 Trimming setting 167 Resetting print reserve 170 Transferring pictures to a computer 171...

Page 9: ...AC adapter 186 Miscellaneous 187 Troubleshooting 188 User maintenance 195 After use 195 Cleaning the camera 195 Error codes 196 Specifications 198 Glossary of terms 200 Index 203 C h a p t e r 1 1 C...

Page 10: ...ent dial P 35 Zoom lever T W P 86 Index display Close up playback lever P 135 136 Shutter button P 71 Control panel P 13 14 Flash P 92 Card cover P 29 Strap eyelet P 24 Lens Connector cover P 175 USB...

Page 11: ...P 164 Mode dial S Prg A S M P OFF P 30 64 65 69 130 Monitor P 15 19 OK Menu button P 46 Manual focus button P 77 Monitor button P 81 Card access lamp P 71 Arrow pad Battery compartment cover P 25 Trip...

Page 12: ...after you shoot with the flash it means that the flash is recharging Wait until the lamp stops blinking then press the shutter button 2 Green lamp P 72 79 When you press the shutter button down halfw...

Page 13: ...d by the flash is adjusted 4 Battery check P 26 When remaining battery power is low the battery check indication changes as follows Be aware that the time when the battery check indication appears var...

Page 14: ...98 Displayed when the drive mode is set to Sequential shooting or AF Sequential shooting Self timer mode P 152 Displayed when self timer mode is set Record mode P 114 TIFF SHQ HQ SQ Displays the mode...

Page 15: ...e P Program mode A Aperture priority mode S Shutter priority mode M Manual mode My mode 2 Aperture value P 67 Displays the current aperture value 3 Shutter speed P 68 Displays the current shutter spee...

Page 16: ...Number of storable still pictures P 115 Displays the number of still pictures you can shoot Seconds remaining Movie mode only P 115 Displays available movie recording time for one time shutter operat...

Page 17: ...set on the menus No indication AUTO Daylight Overcast Tungsten light Fluorescent One touch white balance ISO P 118 Displays the ISO AUTO 100 200 or 400 selected on the menus Even if AUTO is selected t...

Page 18: ...isplayed when the Print reserve is set 3 Number of prints P 164 165 Displays the number of prints to be produced 4 Protect P 140 Displayed when the picture is protected 5 Record mode 6 Frame number 7...

Page 19: ...g the movie play function P 130 132 1 Battery check P 18 2 Movie mark P 130 3 Protect P 140 Displayed when the picture is protected 4 Frame number 5 Date The year 2001 is displayed as 01 6 Record mode...

Page 20: ...s one or more images recorded on it 2 Press to display Menu P 46 The monitor turns on automatically m SETUP CAM CARD PIC CUSTOMBUTTON SHOR SHORT CUT T CUT m ft 01 01 01 00 00 SETUP CAM CARD PIC LOW LO...

Page 21: ...set is unsuitable for the conditions Shooting mode setting Mode dial Cont Chapter 4 Zoom position Range of the value Wide W F2 8 F11 0 Tele T F2 8 F11 0 When the flash is set to the auto flash mode th...

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Page 23: ...Getting started Before using the camera you should follow the steps outlined in this chapter Chapter 1...

Page 24: ...ra when it is being transported It is highly recommended that you use a case to carry the camera Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera as it can easily catch on stray objects causing ser...

Page 25: ...Do not peel the label on a CR V3 lithium battery pack If an insulating sheet covers the terminals peel it off ONLY from the terminals Make sure the camera is turned off i e the mode dial is set to OF...

Page 26: ...tment If the camera is left for 1 hour with the batteries removed all the internal settings will revert to the default settings 6 7 8 After taking a picture or when turning on the power with batteries...

Page 27: ...consumed continuously during the conditions described below This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken When the monitor is turned on Repeated auto focus by depressing the shutter butt...

Page 28: ...ouch the contact area of the card This camera uses SmartMedia removable memory cards to record pictures This reference manual uses the term card when referring to SmartMedia What is SmartMedia Images...

Page 29: ...it out 29 Card basics Cont Chapter 1 Make sure the camera is turned off i e the mode dial is set to OFF Open the Card cover Close the cover tightly 1 2 3 3 4 NEVER open the card cover eject the card...

Page 30: ...tends when the mode dial is not set to 3 Set the mode dial to OFF The camera turns off 30 Power on off Chapter 1 Lens cap Mode dial Card cover TIPS When there is insufficient space remaining on the ca...

Page 31: ...ed into place T Insert the card until it locks in place There is a problem with the card T Use a new card The card cannot record play back or erase pictures T Format the card 1 Press to select FORMAT...

Page 32: ...built in clock Since the date time is saved with recorded pictures be sure to set it correctly 1 Set the mode dial to one of shooting positions P A S M or S Prg Be sure to remove the lens cap beforeha...

Page 33: ...set To move back to the previous setting press 6 When is selected in green on the screen press to select the date format Select any one of the following formats DMY Day Month Year MDY Month Day Year Y...

Page 34: ...mode dial to OFF When the shooting mode is set to OFF the lens is retracted The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off unless they are readjusted The date time setting will...

Page 35: ...ustment dial Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and...

Page 36: ...36 Chapter 1...

Page 37: ...lest shooting and playback methods This Quick start guide has been designed for those who want to become familiar with the camera in a very short time Before using the camera be sure to follow the ste...

Page 38: ...he camera begins storing pictures on the card Taking still pictures Green lamp NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug of an optional AC adapter when the card ac...

Page 39: ...Remove the lens cap and set the mode dial to S Prg 1 Press to display Menu 2 Press to select S Prg Press repeatedly to select Movie 3 DIGITAL ZOOM S Prg MODE MENU CANCEL SELECT SELECT GO GO S prg 4 P...

Page 40: ...r button all the way again to stop recording The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts writing the movie to the card If you use up the remaining seconds displayed the camera automatically stop...

Page 41: ...View Press the monitor button twice quickly The monitor turns on and the recorded picture appears 1 To return to the shooting mode press the shutter button halfway The monitor turns off You can now sh...

Page 42: ...If you press again the MOVIE PLAYBACK screen appears Select an item displayed on the screen by pressing or on the arrow pad and then press to start one of following operations PLAYBACK Plays back the...

Page 43: ...press or the button 3 Erasing pictures ERASE YES N O SELECT GO Display the picture you want to erase T See steps 1 and 2 on P 41 1 Press the erase button 2 Press to erase the picture 4 Make sure the S...

Page 44: ...44 Chapter 2...

Page 45: ...Using the menus This chapter explains what the camera s menus are and how they work Some functions of this camera are only available by using the menus Chapter 3...

Page 46: ...camera are accessed using the menu understanding details about the menu will help you take better photographs See how menu operations flow together on the chart below Menu Basics Displaying the top me...

Page 47: ...m below On the top menu two types of menus are available MODE MENU P 48 and the other menus shortcut menus T P 57 On the top menu for movies is replaced with MOVIE PLAY and ROTATE disappears A S M top...

Page 48: ...n of the mode dial MODE MENU functions are divided into 4 tabs CAMERA PICTURE CARD SETUP See Using Tabs on P 49 P top menu DRIVE WB MODE MENU MODE MENU PIC SET CARD ISO SLOW DRIVE AUTO SLOW1 CAMERA Ta...

Page 49: ...D SETUP CARD SETUP CAM CARD PIC LOW ON ON REC VIEW ALL RESET RESET RESET MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab CAM CAMERA Functions for shooting selecting drive modes using...

Page 50: ...FILE NAME CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab PIC SET CARD ISO SLOW CAMERA DRIVE BKT PIC SET CARD ISO AUTO CAMERA DRIVE SLOW SLOW1 PICTURE CAM SET CARD AUTO AUTO HQ HQ BLUE RED WB CONTRAST SHARP...

Page 51: ...P CAM CARD PIC LOW LOW ON ON ON ON REC VIEW REC VIEW ALL RESET RESET RESET MY MODE SETUP MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME FILE NAME SETUP CAM CARD PIC LOW LOW ON ON ON ON REC VIEW REC VIEW ALL RESET ALL RESET...

Page 52: ...oting ISO P 118 Selects ISO sensitivity based on normal camera film from AUTO 100 200 400 A S M P 67 70 Selects the exposure mode from A Aperture priority auto S Shutter priority auto M Manual mode or...

Page 53: ...noramic image the CAMEDIA Master software that comes with this camera is required FUNCTION P 109 Lets you shoot pictures in black white or sepia tone P 114 Sets the record mode WB P 122 Sets the appro...

Page 54: ...y images on the monitor while saving them to a card MY MODE SETUP P 155 Allows you to make your original set of function settings and save it as the mode Once you save your settings you can call the e...

Page 55: ...P 159 Sets the measurement units m ft used during manual focus SHORT CUT P 149 Lets you assign frequently used functions as shortcut menus on the top menu CUSTOM BUTTON P 146 Lets you assign a frequen...

Page 56: ...when you turn off the power P 154 Sets the beep sound used for warnings etc to OFF LOW HIGH P 83 Adjusts the brightness of the monitor P 32 Sets the date and time P 137 Selects the number of frames in...

Page 57: ...hem on the top menu allows instant access to them The shortcut menus can be replaced only when the mode dial is set to P or A S M See Shortcut P 149 for more details Drive mode setting screen Record m...

Page 58: ...ts Landscape Night scene and Movie modes Record mode Sets the record mode Digital zoom The maximum optical zoom can be extended even more by the digital zoom Slide show Runs through all saved pictures...

Page 59: ...DE FUNCTION WB SHARPNESS CONTRAST ALL RESET AUTO 100 A 0 SLOW1 OFF OFF OFF iESP OFF 0 0 0 ON See P 61 Single frame shooting When BKT is selected Exposure differential 1 0 Number of images x3 HQ 2048x1...

Page 60: ...enu Functions Cont Chapter 3 Not available REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME m ft SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON INFO ON RESET m 0 YMD 2001 1 1 See P 62 PROTECT 9 OFF LOW AE LOCK A DRIVE B C WB Mode dial S Pr...

Page 61: ...ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE FUNCTION WB SHARPNESS CONTRAST ALL RESET Single frame shooting Not available S Prg Portrait S Prg Sports S Prg Landscape 0 0 0 ON S Prg Night scene S Prg Movie ON AUTO 0 SLOW1...

Page 62: ...nu Functions Cont Mode dial Mode menu Menu functions REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME m ft SHORTCUT CUSTOM BUTTON INFO S Prg Portrait S Prg Sports S Prg Landscape S Prg Night scene S Prg Movie LOW ON...

Page 63: ...he basics of taking good pictures with your camera You should read it through in order to make the most of the information provided Before using the camera also be sure to read How to use this manual...

Page 64: ...ing subjects such as athletes quick movements and moving cars As it captures subjects in motion as if they stand still it assures you to seize a passing shooting opportunity such as momentary change i...

Page 65: ...n the mode dial is set to A S M the following items can be set with the menus A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually The camera sets the shutter speed automatically By de...

Page 66: ...ows you to make your original set of function settings such as aperture value and zoom position and save it as the mode for later use Once you save your settings you can call the entire setting just b...

Page 67: ...erture value is displayed in red The aperture you have set is unsuitable for the conditions appears T Press to decrease the aperture value appears T Press to increase the aperture value Green The aper...

Page 68: ...ter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions appears T Press to set the shutter speed slower appears T Press to set the shutter speed faster Shutter speed range 4 to 1 800 sec Shutter speed...

Page 69: ...saved the saved zoom position may be different from the one being used My Image mode allows you to activate the shooting mode that you selected with the MY MODE SETUP menus You can also save the selec...

Page 70: ...exposure determined by the currently selected combination of the aperture and shutter speed and that considered optimal by the camera appears in the upper right corner of the screen When the exposure...

Page 71: ...reen lamp blinks S Prg P or A S M mode The camera starts storing your pictures on the card While pictures are being stored the card access lamp blinks Movie mode The camera starts recording a movie 3...

Page 72: ...mark Green lamp Focusing 1 Subjects with low contrast 2 Subjects in excessively bright light in the center of the frame Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly If you run in...

Page 73: ...ubjects at different distances 4 Fast moving subjects Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the subject then half press the shutter bu...

Page 74: ...step 1 until the green lamp lights up without blinking The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you meter the light TUse AE lock P 104 TIPS Focusing Cont Allows y...

Page 75: ...s action and fast moving subjects Focusing Cont In the top menu select MODE MENU T CAMERA T AF MODE T iESP or SPOT Setting limitations and Default settings AF mode The setting for the AF mode differs...

Page 76: ...her than the default setting OFF or ON is available for the S Prg mode For P and A S M modes the setting can be changed between ON and OFF However the change in one shooting mode is forcibly applied t...

Page 77: ...us distance During operation the picture is enlarged The lengths shown are for reference only When the length indicator is moved to less than 0 8 m 2 6 ft the bar display automatically switches to the...

Page 78: ...hutter button halfway to lock focus 2 Without letting go off the shutter button hold down for more than 1 second The focus distance screen appears On the screen MF is selected and the focus distance i...

Page 79: ...ay The green lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on the card When the green lamp stops blinking you can take another shot The card access lamp blinks while pictures are being stored on...

Page 80: ...142 replace with a new card P 29 or transfer pictures to a computer P 172 184 The subject of your composition is outside the AF target mark TPlace the subject within the AF target mark and use the foc...

Page 81: ...ra movement does not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places Little battery power is used Disadvantage When close to a subject the image in the viewfinder is a little diffe...

Page 82: ...r button halfway When focus and exposure brightness are locked the green lamp lights If the orange lamp lights the flash fires automatically T See Flash shooting P 92 4 Press the shutter button all th...

Page 83: ...appear on the monitor This is not a malfunction In this case use the viewfinder How to brighten darken the monitor T 1 In the top menu select MODE MENU T SETUP T 2 To brighten the monitor press To mak...

Page 84: ...button halfway When focus and exposure brightness are locked the green lamp lights 4 Press the shutter button all the way to start recording During movie recording the focus is automatically adjusted...

Page 85: ...ically without your pressing the shutter button and the camera starts writing the movie to the card If you take pictures continuously the indication changes as shown below Recording movies Cont Shooti...

Page 86: ...with the 3x optical zoom zoom magnification up to 7 5x is possible Digital zoom 1 In the top menu select MODE MENU T CAMERA T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON then press to complete the setting To start shooting pr...

Page 87: ...ng for the Digital zoom differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below Mode dial Mode menu S Prg P A S M Setting limitation Factory default setting OFF The Digital zoom cannot be set...

Page 88: ...eye reduction flash The subject s eyes appear red After the pre flash it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released so do not move the camera and hold it firmly Effectiveness may be limited i...

Page 89: ...h off Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera m...

Page 90: ...h red eye reduction is not available When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec 4 0 4 sec Shutter closes Shutter fully opens 2nd curtain flash fires 1st curtain flash fires front curtain rear curtain SLOW...

Page 91: ...menu P Setting limitation Factory default setting Any of the 3 Slow Synchronization flash modes are available S Prg The Night scene mode as well as the P and A S M modes allow you to select any of the...

Page 92: ...tton halfway Before the flash fires the orange lamp blinks 3 Press the shutter button all the way The flash fires Using the flash Auto flash no indication Fill in flash Control panel Flash mode Viewfi...

Page 93: ...ode dial Mode menu P A S M Setting limitation Factory default setting SLOW or is available S Prg or is available Slow Synchronization flash SLOW1 Auto flash Any of the 5 Flash modes are available Any...

Page 94: ...ovement warning Auto Red eye reduction Fill in When the orange lamp lights the shutter speed locks at its current level This helps prevent camera shake problems shutter speeds that are too slow can ca...

Page 95: ...ckgrounds and when increased contrast is desired In the top menu select MODE MENU T CAMERA T To increase the light emission press To decrease the light emission press To complete the setting press Fla...

Page 96: ...menu P A S M Setting limitation Not available Factory default setting S Prg The Flash intensity control does not work in the Movie mode Adjustable throughout the range of 2 to 2 No selection other th...

Page 97: ...Advanced shooting Advanced shooting methods such as metering modes and special effects let you take more creative pictures Chapter 5...

Page 98: ...button is pressed all the way normal shooting Sequential shooting Sequential shooting AF Sequential shooting T P 98 AF Sequential shooting Sequential shooting AF Sequential shooting T P 98 Self timer...

Page 99: ...white balance are locked at the first frame Auto bracketing Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame Ex When BKT is set to 1 0 x3 1 In the top menu select MODE MENU T C...

Page 100: ...shooting Sequential shooting or Self timer shooting is available If BKT is selected the exposure differential 1 0 and the number of frames x3 are used as default settings As in Drive mode the shooting...

Page 101: ...d modes other than the TIFF and SHQ record modes When you select the SQ HIGH 1600x1200 record mode the number of frames that you can select is limited to x3 If the ISO is set to over 200 noise may app...

Page 102: ...within the AF target mark In this mode a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light In the working range of the macro mode spot metering is also available spot meter...

Page 103: ...of the 4 Metering modes are available S Prg No selection other than the default setting Digital ESP is available for the S Prg mode except for the Movie mode For the Movie mode Digital ESP or Spot met...

Page 104: ...lock the metered value exposure temporarily Then compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and shoot In other words use AE lock when you want an exposure setting that s different from the set...

Page 105: ...lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway Setting limitations and Default settings AE lock The setting for the AE lock differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as sho...

Page 106: ...s the locked exposure is memorized To cancel AE memory press the button and release it quickly If AE lock is not available TThe menu is on the screen Exit the menu P 48 If AE lock has been canceled TT...

Page 107: ...metering P 102 will bring you a better picture If you are close to a subject the picture area in the viewfinder is different from the picture that the camera actually records P 79 For macro mode shoot...

Page 108: ...ing is available Factory default setting Any of the 4 Metering modes are available S Prg No selection other than the default setting Digital ESP is available for the S Prg mode except for the Movie mo...

Page 109: ...ON T Select a mode then press to complete the setting To start shooting press again Setting limitations and Default settings Function shooting The setting for the Function shooting differs depending o...

Page 110: ...ters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD TUse exposure compensation P 120 TIPS When WHITE BLACK BOARD are selected the flash is automatically set to off Flash override mode P 89 WB whi...

Page 111: ...connected Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA brand SmartMedia cards Non Olympus cards do not suppor...

Page 112: ...nsufficient to perform the panorama editing if you take too many panorama pictures in the HQ SHQ modes Images are saved in JPEG format when panorama shooting is done in the TIFF mode If the mode dial...

Page 113: ...Adjusting image quality and exposure Chapter 6...

Page 114: ...ress to select the desired record mode refer to the table below then press Record mode TIFF SHQ HQ SQ Description The highest quality mode Images are saved as uncompressed data which is the best for p...

Page 115: ...1280x960 Uncompressed TIFF 4 8 1024x768 6 13 640x480 16 33 SHQ 2048x1536 Low 8 17 compression HQ 2048x1536 Normal 21 42 1600x1200 HIGH 12 25 NORMAL 32 64 1280x960 HIGH 21 42 NORMAL 49 99 1024x768 HIG...

Page 116: ...g limitation Factory default setting HQ or SQ is available S Prg SHQ HQ or SQ is available As in Record mode the shooting modes are classified into the following 4 groups in which the members share th...

Page 117: ...the same size as the screen if you set the picture to 1x when the monitor setting is 640x480 However if the monitor setting is over 640x480 such as 1024x768 the picture only takes up part of the scree...

Page 118: ...hoot clear sharp images in daylight With a higher ISO setting you can use faster shutter speeds with the same amount of light Setting limitations and Default settings ISO sensitivity The setting for t...

Page 119: ...ity of normal camera film The scale is approximate When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions without a flash ISO automatically increases otherwise the shutter speed will be reduc...

Page 120: ...s you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated adjusted manually You can adjust between 2 0 in 1 3 steps The current exposure compensation value is displayed on the...

Page 121: ...for the Exposure compensation differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below Mode dial Mode Menu S Prg P A S M Setting limitation Factory default setting Exposure compensation does no...

Page 122: ...can achieve more natural looking color PRESET WB PRESET WB CANCEL SELECT GO PRESET WB screen In the top menu select MODE MENU T PICTURE T WB then select the best WB AUTO PRESET for your shooting cond...

Page 123: ...tirely Be sure there is no shadow or background showing around the paper 3 Press to store the new white balance setting To cancel ONE TOUCH WB press 4 Press repeatedly until the menu disappears White...

Page 124: ...the monitor Setting limitations and Default settings White balance The setting for the White balance differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below Mode dial Mode menu P A S M Setting...

Page 125: ...JUST GO Setting limitations and Default settings White balance adjustment The setting for the White balance adjustment differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below Mode dial Mode me...

Page 126: ...g the images on a computer Factory default setting When adjusted too much towards noise may appear Setting limitations and Default settings Sharpness Sharpness can be adjusted within the range of 5 to...

Page 127: ...t and shadow are less defined and images become softer making this ideal for editing them on a computer Factory default setting Setting limitations and Default settings Contrast Contrast can be adjust...

Page 128: ...hen the shutter speed is set slower than 1 2 sec In the top menu select MODE MENU T CAMERA T NOISE REDUCTION T ON When you set noise reduction to ON shooting time is approximately twice as long as usu...

Page 129: ...Playback This chapter explains how to play back still pictures or movies plus how to use available functions when the mode dial is set to playback Chapter 7...

Page 130: ...plays the previous picture Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead 1 Press monitor button twice quickly while in the shooting mode The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken To play back ot...

Page 131: ...r another as if you are watching a slide show For movies only the first frame is played back as a still picture Playback top menu still pictures MODE MENU INFO ROTATE Use of the AC adapter optional is...

Page 132: ...t the mode dial to and select a picture attached with by using the arrow pad 2 Press to display the top menu 3 Press The card access lamp starts blinking and movie data in the card is sent to the came...

Page 133: ...e movie Displays the end of the movie Every time you press the button the next frame appears The movie can be displayed continuously by holding the button down Every time you press the button the prev...

Page 134: ...ils on each piece of information displayed see P 18 19 1 Press to display the top menu 2 Pressing turns INFO on and displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor To turn INFO off bri...

Page 135: ...e monitor can be enlarged Each time you turn the zoom lever towards T pictures are enlarged by 1 5 2 2 5 or 3 times 1 With the arrow pad select the picture you want to enlarge Pictures with the mark c...

Page 136: ...single frame playback mode P 130 press the zoom lever to W Pictures including the one displayed in the single frame playback mode appear in the index display Index display 9 frame How to use the arrow...

Page 137: ...ure with the arrow pad then press the zoom lever toward T TIPS This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display Selecting the Number of Pictures 1 In the top menu select MODE M...

Page 138: ...vertically than horizontally With picture rotation you can turn them horizontally 90 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise 1 Confirm that the mode dial is set to and select the picture that you want...

Page 139: ...er pictures are rotated However pictures cannot be rotated while in close up playback P 135 The following pictures cannot be rotated Protected pictures Pictures in a card with a write protect seal Pic...

Page 140: ...pad 2 Press The picture is now protected To cancel protection press again Displayed when a picture is protected HQ 01 12 23 21 56 24 Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the ALL ERASE all frame e...

Page 141: ...wish to erase by using the arrow pad If the picture is protected cancel the protection P 140 2 Press the erase button The ERASE screen is displayed 3 Press to select YES 4 Press to erase the picture T...

Page 142: ...played 3 Press to select YES 4 Press to start erasing A bar is displayed to show the progress of erasing To cancel erasing select NO in step 3 and press This function erases all still pictures and mov...

Page 143: ...RMAT 2 Press The FORMAT screen is displayed 3 Press to select YES 4 Press to start formatting A bar is displayed to show the progress of formatting To cancel formatting select NO in step 3 and press F...

Page 144: ...144 Chapter 7...

Page 145: ...Useful Functions This chapter explains various useful camera functions Also see Chapter 3 Using the menus Chapter 8...

Page 146: ...ory default setting Drive mode P 98 Single frame Sequential AF Sequential Self timer BKT ISO sensitivity P 118 AUTO 100 200 400 A S M P 67 70 A S M Slow synchronization SLOW1 SLOW SLOW2 P 91 Noise red...

Page 147: ...to save your setting AE LOCK DRIVE ISO CUSTOM BUTTON CUSTOM BUTTON screen Using the Custom Button 1 Press custom button The function currently set to the custom button appears 2 Press repeatedly unti...

Page 148: ...and Default settings Custom button The setting for the Custom button differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below Mode dial Mode menu S Prg P A S M Setting limitation Factory defaul...

Page 149: ...18 AUTO 100 200 400 A S M P 67 70 A S M Flash adjustment 2 0 2 P 95 Slow synchronization SLOW1 SLOW SLOW2 P 91 Noise reduction P 128 OFF ON Digital zoom P 86 OFF ON Fulltime auto focus P 75 OFF ON Aut...

Page 150: ...screen appears 2 Select A then press to display the menu functions on P 149 A B and C on the monitor are the same as top left and bottom on the top menu 3 Select the item you want by pressing then pr...

Page 151: ...C SET CARD AF MODE NOISEREDUCTION PANORAMA DIGIT DIGITAL ZOOM AL ZOOM FULL FULLTIME AF TIME AF OFF ON Setting limitations and Default settings Shortcut menu The setting for the Shortcut menu differs d...

Page 152: ...The self timer lamp on the front of the camera lights up for approx 10 seconds then starts blinking After blinking for approx 2 seconds the picture is taken Self timer lamp Self timer To stop the self...

Page 153: ...setting is forcibly applied to the other modes including the playback mode However with some modes such as S Prg the default setting stay unchanged even if All Reset is set to OFF OFF ON SETUP CAM CAR...

Page 154: ...itor during shooting ON The image being recorded onto the card is displayed on the monitor This is useful for a brief check of images you have just taken Pressing the shutter button halfway at any tim...

Page 155: ...In the top menu select MODE MENU T SETUP T MY MODE SETUP then press 2 Press to select the item you want see below then press CURRENT Saves the settings you are using now Go to step 3 RESET Restores t...

Page 156: ...CUSTOM screen Press to select the function you want then press 5 Select the setting within the function by using then press Repeat steps 4 and 5 to change other functions 6 To exit from the CUSTOM scr...

Page 157: ...Function P 109 OFF Record mode HQ still pictures P 114 White balance P 122 AUTO White balance 0 adjustment P 125 Sharpness P 126 0 Contrast P 127 0 Setting Factory default setting P A S M P 67 70 P A...

Page 158: ...the file number returns to No 0001 This is useful when grouping files on separate cards AUTO When AUTO is selected the same folder number is retained but the file number continues from the previous ca...

Page 159: ...even if the card is not full yet No more pictures can be taken TIPS Measurement Units m ft meters feet Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode P 77 At clo...

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Page 161: ...Print setting Print reserve prepares pictures you have taken with the camera for printing at a photo lab or on your printer Chapter 9...

Page 162: ...rd with Print Reserve data into the printer printing is possible without using a computer For more details refer to the printer s instructions Transferring pictures to a computer P 172 184 and printin...

Page 163: ...with the message PICTURE ERROR Print reserve may be performed on it In such a case the print reserve icon does not appear where an image is displayed for full view Since appears where multiple images...

Page 164: ...card the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it P 168 Select 3 Select x number of prints or date time by pressing or then press to set the numbers...

Page 165: ...SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP EXIT EXIT SELECT SELECT GO GO PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER If Print Reserve data is already stored on the card the PRINT ORDER SETTING scr...

Page 166: ...ELECT SELECT GO GO 5 To save the setting press to return to the selection screen To perform Print Reserve for more pictures repeat steps 3 5 6 Press the button twice The screen exits from the Print Re...

Page 167: ...reen appears Select RESET and press If you select OK or CANCEL then press the screen returns to the screen which is displayed in step 4 on P 164 To save the current trimming size T OK To set a new tri...

Page 168: ...lever is moved toward T the intersection point green moves toward the bottom right corner of the display 2 The trim screen appears Set the top left corner point of the desired picture Move the vertic...

Page 169: ...ication increases accordingly resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution For best results with close up prints it is recommended to use the TIFF SHQ or HQ mode The vertical to horizontal rat...

Page 170: ...not appear on the screen 3 Select RESET Remove selected pictures only Select KEEP then set the number of prints to 0 on the single frame print reserve screen 4 To save the setting press to exit from t...

Page 171: ...ransferring pictures to a computer Pictures stored on the card can also be viewed on a computer This chapter shows you how to transfer pictures to a computer for viewing and image processing Chapter 1...

Page 172: ...USB connector data transfer may not function correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below Windows 95 NT 4 0 Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 95 Mac OS 8 6 or lower except Mac O...

Page 173: ...era s power is off To avoid computer malfunctions do not turn off the camera or switch the camera s mode dial position when the camera is connected to a personal computer If the camera is connected to...

Page 174: ...k the System icon The screen on the lower right side shows what is displayed for each system Windows 2000 Windows 98 98SE and Windows Me If you are using Windows 98 98SE please refer to the Software I...

Page 175: ...nnector 1 Turn off the camera s power then insert the SmartMedia card containing image files to be transferred to the computer 2 Open the camera s connector cover Connecting directly to a computer by...

Page 176: ...lled Click on the OK button when a message appears saying that the installation is complete The camera is displayed as Removable Disk in either My Computer or Explorer When using Windows 98 98SE A win...

Page 177: ...d edit them on your computer For detailed information about using CAMEDIA Master refer to its instruction manual When using CAMEDIA Master 2 5 click on Removable Disk not My Camera Under Mac OS the fi...

Page 178: ...lick the 100OLYMP folder A new window opens displaying your image files 6 Copy download the image files to your computer using Explorer When moving or copying a file be sure to follow any instructions...

Page 179: ...ectly Go back to How to connect P 175 and connect again 2 Double click the Untitled icon A window containing a folder named DCIM opens 3 Double click the DCIM folder A window containing a folder named...

Page 180: ...ded with your computer Install QuickTime from the CD ROM provided with the camera You can view images using graphics applications that support JPEG Paint Shop Pro Photoshop etc Internet browsers Netsc...

Page 181: ...t the USB cable after removing it and or re start your computer Removing the USB cable Windows98 98SE 1 Make sure the camera s access lamp is off 2 Select the Drive icon Removable Disk on My Computer...

Page 182: ...ont 1 Make sure the camera s access lamp is off 2 Drag and drop the Untitled Drive icon onto the Trash on the desktop or select Special Eject on the menu bar 3 Remove the USB cable after confirming th...

Page 183: ...iver has been stopped left click on the message 3 When a message appears saying that the hardware can be ejected safely click on the OK button 4 Remove the USB cable B Double click on the task bar 1 D...

Page 184: ...ating environment Personal computer equipped with a 3 5 floppy disk drive Personal computer equipped with a PC card slot PCMCIA or an external PC card reader writer Personal computer equipped with a U...

Page 185: ...Using optional accessories Chapter 11...

Page 186: ...er into a power outlet 3 Open the jack cover and plug the connection cord into the DC In jack 4 To disconnect turn off the camera and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet P...

Page 187: ...Miscellaneous This chapter includes helpful information about troubleshooting camera operations error codes etc Chapter 12...

Page 188: ...P 30 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF PAGE The camera does not work or function buttons do not respond No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed 1 The mode dial is set to 2 The memor...

Page 189: ...is taken when the shutter button is pressed The date recorded with the image data is wrong 1 The date is not set 2 The camera has been left for approx 1 hour with the batteries removed and the date se...

Page 190: ...on the SmartMedia card 3 There is a problem with the card 1 Set the mode dial to 2 NO PICTURE appears on the monitor Record pictures 3 See the error code chart P 130 P 38 39 197 P 196 1 The diopter i...

Page 191: ...nes or use the optional AC adapter 4 Try installing the USB driver again Confirm that the computer recognizes the camera P 175 P 176 P 25 186 P 175 176 1 The flash is in the auto flash mode 1 This red...

Page 192: ...Position the AF target mark on the subject or use the focus lock 3 Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth 4 Set the camera to the macro mode The shooting distance varies according to the zoom setting 5...

Page 193: ...er shutter speeds are used when the sequential mode is selected which may result in pictures that are darker than usual P 35 P 92 P 88 91 P 88 102 P 98 The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatu...

Page 194: ...ecommended to use a UV filter only under the condition described on the left 2 Retouch the picture using photo retouching software such as Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro after transferring it to the com...

Page 195: ...h If you have used your camera at the beach use a cloth dampened with fresh water Monitor and viewfinder Wipe gently with a soft cloth Lens Blow dust off the lens with a blower brush commercially avai...

Page 196: ...d image cannot be played back with this camera Corrective action Insert the card correctly Insert a different card Replace the card or erase unneeded pictures If you are taking pictures remove the wri...

Page 197: ...o there is nothing to play back There is no empty space on the card so it cannot record new information including print data The card cover is open Corrective action Format the card Insert a card that...

Page 198: ...Q 1280x960 NORMAL Approx 165 frames SQ 640x480 NORMAL No of Effective pixels 3 240 000 pixels Image pickup device 1 1 8 CCD solid state image pickup device 3 340 000 pixels gross Recording image 2048x...

Page 199: ...tic calendar Up to 2031 system Operating environment Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to104 F operation 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F storage Humidity 30 to 90 operation 10 to 90 storage Power supply For batt...

Page 200: ...nversely the highest aperture value gives the narrowest aperture Backlight A light source in the Monitor that lets it be seen more easily by lighting from behind CCD Charge coupled Device This convert...

Page 201: ...e 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 i...

Page 202: ...matically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure S Prg Scene Program Mode An extension of the Program AE mode The S Prg mode allows you to get clear pictures easily re...

Page 203: ...mposing a picture 79 82 Connections to a computer 175 176 Custom setting 146 D Date time settings 32 DCF 2 Digital ESP metering 102 Diopter adjustment 35 Displaying multiple pictures at one time 136 D...

Page 204: ...T 54 56 153 SETUP beep 54 56 154 SETUP REC VIEW 54 154 SETUP FILE NAME 54 158 SETUP monitor brightness 54 56 83 SETUP date time setting 32 54 56 SETUP m ft 55 159 SETUP SHORT CUT 55 149 SETUP CUSTOM B...

Page 205: ...184 Specifications 198 199 Spot AF 74 Spot metering 102 T Taking a still picture 79 83 Telephoto shooting 86 TIFF non compression 117 Top menu 47 Transferring images to a computer 177 180 Trimming se...

Page 206: ...can be obtained at http olympus com digital Adobe Photoshop Support Adobe software updates and technical information can be obtained at http www adobe com support OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premis...

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