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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-3030ZOOM

DIGITAL CAMERA

Summary of Contents for CAMEDIA C-3030ZOOM

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

Page 2: ...ns may not apply to you Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of these written materials or software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including pho...

Page 3: ...from humidity and dust Do not store in dusty places as using the camera afterwards may result in a fire or an electric shock If the unit has been dropped or if liquid or a foreign object has entered...

Page 4: ...there is lightning When replacing the batteries make sure the power is OFF If it is left ON it may damage the internal circuits Storage environment To avoid damage or mis operation of the camera only...

Page 5: ...l strongly scratch etc or otherwise alter the AC adaptor power cord Also do not put heavy objects on the power cord or place it close to a heat source as it may result in a fire or electric shock Poin...

Page 6: ...red or not covered at all by an insulating sheet since they may cause leakage heat or explosion There are some commercially available batteries whose body is only partially covered or not covered at a...

Page 7: ...rotected from direct sunlight Keep out of the reach of children Make sure children do not take the batteries out when using the camera If a child is going to use the camera be sure to teach the child...

Page 8: ...ning the basics 30 Basic operating procedure 30 How to use the Mode dial 31 Holding the camera 32 Adjusting the diopter 33 Proper shutter release 33 Checking the card 34 Checking the batteries 35 Chec...

Page 9: ...sh mode 82 Extension flash photography 84 Taking photographs using the FL 40 extension flash 84 Taking photographs with the FL 40 extension flash only 86 Taking photographs with another brand of exten...

Page 10: ...Focus lock 125 Working range 126 Zoom 127 Exposure compensation 128 Manual focus 129 Movie picture record menu 131 Selftimer Remote control 132 White balance 136 ISO 138 Picture effects 140 Card setup...

Page 11: ...ing print reserve 171 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER 173 Computer system requirements 174 Installing provided software 175 Connecting to a personal computer 176 Using a personal computer 177 Transferring d...

Page 12: ...AF 199 Rec view 201 File number 206 LCD brightness 209 Meters Feet selection 211 Index display adjustment 212 MISCELLANEOUS 213 Questions and answers 214 Troubleshooting 216 System chart 220 Error co...

Page 13: ...nd approx 55 seconds in the HQ mode when a 16MB card is used n Sound can be simultaneously recorded with a movie Sound can also be recorded with a picture either when it is shot or afterward n In addi...

Page 14: ...n Write times are shorter enabling the camera to be ready for the next shot quicker n When the FL 40 extension flash optional is used sophisticated flash photographs can be taken Sound cannot be play...

Page 15: ...1 PREPARATION OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 16: ...control Lens cap Warranty card CR V3 lithium battery pack 2 packs Instructions concise version Remote control instructions RS 232C PC serial cable USB cable Software CD s including instructions on CD...

Page 17: ...17 SmartMedia Static free case SSFDC 16MB Index labels 2 pieces Write protect adhesive seals 4 pieces Instructions...

Page 18: ...176 A V output connector P 118 Connector cover AC adapter connector P 24 Diopter adjustment dial P 33 Selftimer Remote control signal P 70 132 Remote control window P 73 135 Extension flash connector...

Page 19: ...aded mount bottom Battery compartment open close switch bottom P 22 Jog dial P 38 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp flash p 58 Green lamp p 42 51 Autofocus mark p 42 47 125 Backlighting correction mark p...

Page 20: ...Card error P 221 Recording mode P 99 143 Number of storable pictures P 36 ISO P 78 138 Selftimer Remote control P 70 132 Macro mode P 63 Slow shutter synchroniza tion flash P 82 Writing P 43 Sound re...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 ba...

Page 24: ...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 24 USING THE AC ADAPT...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 29 29 Caution The adjusted date wil...

Page 30: ...the camera when it is not in use 3 2 1 30 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 31: ...th A S M you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself p 52 55 Movie picture recording You can shoot movies of up to approx 218 seconds in length in the SQ mode and 55 seconds in...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...ra when the subject of the picture is outside the auto focus mark use focus lock p 47 125 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture The camera emits a beep sou...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...ing 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 Wh...

Page 36: ...mber 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 0 2 1 3 2 5 3 9 7 20 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024...

Page 37: ...es that can be Taken Recording mode 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 0 0 0 0 1 0 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 960 102...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 41: ...2 BASIC FUNCTIONS OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 42: ...t dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly p 33 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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...ens try the procedure below or use Manual focus p 65 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 49: ...e picture p 47 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 47 5Fast moving su...

Page 50: ...elephoto shooting Take pictures at a distance between 0 2 m Subjects closer than 0 2 m may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to ta...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 101 Pre...

Page 54: ...utter priority mode is selected Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 188 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE Cont When the Mode dial is set to A S M ISO is...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 90 Unless OFF is select...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...p 59 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red Fill In Flash p 60 Fires regardless of available light Flash Off p 60 Never fires Flash working range Wide angle Appro...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...p 60 and Flash Off p 60 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 62: ...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 63 Macro mode Spot metering mode p 64...

Page 63: ...ress the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture Shooting Range Approx 0 2 m 0 8 m 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 Macr...

Page 64: ...tton 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...

Page 65: ...row 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 bu...

Page 66: ...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 rese...

Page 67: ...p 86 Using the Digital zoom mode p 90 Using picture effects p 92 Recording sound in the still picture recording mode p 93 Taking panorama pictures or using with optional special function cards p 95 Fo...

Page 68: ...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 or AF appears on the control pa...

Page 69: ...use the viewfinder to take pictures in this mode Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 188 This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72 73 6 5 Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...nal does not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 118 for using the Remote control in the Display mode 3...

Page 74: ...ted p 101 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 75: ...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 the selected range and the number...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 188 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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...g Flash Fill In Flash and Off modes are available p 58 4 3 2 Note Slow synchro can be set p 82 When taking close up pictures they may be overexposed Use the main flash If both the main flash and the F...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...ed see Other brands of extension flash that can be used p 89 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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...uring playback You can record sound with a recorded still picture afterwards p 112 Sound recording will start after the picture is taken but before it is recorded in the card After shooting confirm th...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...he 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 pre...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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 P...

Page 100: ...solution 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 188 When the Mode dial is set to the record...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...de p 196 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 103: ...re 10 frames ahead With each press of the top arrow 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 a...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...picture is displayed Protection setting canceling are also available in the Index Display mode p 104 and the Close Up display mode p 105 2 1 Note The protected picture will not be deleted with All Fr...

Page 107: ...e in the Index Display mode p 104 and the Close Up display mode p 105 3 YES NO 2 1 ONE FRAME ERASE 1 2 3 P A S M OFF P OWER MOD E D I A L 23 12 00 21 56 32 SQ YES NO Caution Never open the card cover...

Page 108: ...nformation camera settings date and time file name etc about the image p 110 Adding sound to images which have already been photographed p 112 Use with optional Olympus special function SmartMedia car...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...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 111: ...will not be displayed Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 188 The information is displayed for a period of 5 seconds Sound record Protect P...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...be displayed p 106 7 6 115 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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...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 121: ...218 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 55 seconds in the HQ mode when a 16MB 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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 145 157 To return to the Record Mod...

Page 125: ...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 1 125 FOCUS LOCK...

Page 126: ...ord movies at a distance between 0 2 m Subjects closer than 0 2 m 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...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...for adjustment appears on the control panel when a setting other than 50 is selected 2 1 128 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 129: ...he control 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...

Page 130: ...ars on the LCD monitor in red letters 6 5 F2 8 1 800 2 0 AF MF 80cm 60cm 40cm 20cm Note You cannot perform Manual focus during movie recording Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be c...

Page 131: ...l p 132 Selecting the white balance p 136 Selecting the ISO sensitivity p 138 Using picture effects p 140 Formatting the card p 141 Making adjustments All reset p 188 Sharpness p 193 Beep sound p 198...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...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 134 135 6 5 Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting wil...

Page 134: ...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 135: ...gnal does not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 118 for using the Remote control in the Display mode...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ...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 139: ...ing will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off p 188 Images will appear grainy when the ISO is high When AUTO is selected the ISO is automatically set high in low light situations...

Page 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ...mes sec SQ 160 x 120 12 5 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 off p...

Page 145: ...splaying movie pictures as a movie p 146 Displaying information about the image date and time file name etc p 148 Creating a movie index p 150 and editing movies p 152 Performing All Frame erase p 154...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...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 151: ...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 152: ...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 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...will remain in the card and the last frame will be displayed p 106 8 7 155 Caution Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved Never open the card cover eject t...

Page 156: ...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 157: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...erformed 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 opti...

Page 161: ...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 th...

Page 162: ...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 171 Select...

Page 163: ...t 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 scr...

Page 164: ...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 171 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select then press the...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...5 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...

Page 168: ...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 169: ...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 170: ...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 171: ...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 173: ...5 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 174: ...00 Professional 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 s...

Page 175: ...kTime 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 mor...

Page 176: ...atible Connect the provided RS 232C PC serial cable to the serial port COM1 COM2 etc on your computer If your Macintosh does not have a built in USB port use the optional conversion connector for Maci...

Page 177: ...rt 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 your...

Page 178: ...rred 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 persona...

Page 179: ...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 180: ...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 181: ...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 182: ...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 183: ...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 184: ...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 185: ...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 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ...e compensation p 57 128 Flash modes p 58 Spot metering mode p 62 Macro mode p 63 Macro Spot metering mode p 64 Manual focus p 65 129 Sequence mode p 68 Selftimer Remote control p 70 132 Auto bracket p...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...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 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...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 that can be photographed so exercise caution p 36 37...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ...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 204: ...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 205: ...s in memory 205 1235 1237 OK Image shot with Bracketing 1 frame discarded 1000 1001 1002 1003 1003 OK Image shot with Bracketing 5 frames OK Brightest Com pensation Com pensation Normal Darkest 1239 1...

Page 206: ...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 207: ...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 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ...7 MISCELLANEOUS OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA...

Page 214: ...rom the camera or from the computer p 28 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 215: ...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 84 For...

Page 216: ...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 42 58 2 There is a p...

Page 217: ...is connected to a TV P 118 The LCD monitor is hard to read 1 The brightness may be incorrectly set Adjust the brightness P 209 2 It is under sunlight Block the sunlight 3 The LCD monitor is broken Ha...

Page 218: ...rectly Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 0 2 m 0 8 m For further distances shoot with the Standard mode P 50 63 5 The Shutter release button was pressed while atanding...

Page 219: ...e exposure compensation or change the camera position toward the subject P 57 128 The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural 1 The lighting fixture s affected the picture Set the flash mode t...

Page 220: ...equipment Printer P 330NE P 330E 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 221: ...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 222: ...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 223: ...ife If they begin 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 wa...

Page 224: ...h this camera When taken with this camera and displayed printed with other models Models Display Direct print C 960ZOOM j 2 C 860L j 2 C 2020ZOOM j j C 21 j j C 2500L j 2 C 920ZOOM j j C 2000ZOOM j j...

Page 225: ...ls Display C 960ZOOM j C 860L j C 2020ZOOM j C 21 j C 2500L j C 920ZOOM j C 2000ZOOM j C 900ZOOM j C 830L j C 840L j C 820L j C 420L j C 1400XL j C 1400L j C 1000L j 1 Only images taken in the SQ reco...

Page 226: ...60 NORMAL Approx 165 frames SQ2 640 x 480 NORMAL 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...

Page 227: ...ormal temperature with new batteries Flash working range W Approx 0 8 m 3 8 m T Approx 0 2 m 3 8 m Flash modes Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Red Eye Reducing Flash F...

Page 228: ...cks or 4 AA R6 NiMH batteries NiCd batteries alkaline batteries or lithium batteries AC adapter optional Dimensions 109 5 W x 76 4 H x 66 4 D mm Weight 300g without batteries card SPECIFICATIONS ARE S...

Page 229: ...Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany www olympus europa com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y 0TX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 VT1162 02 CE mark indicates that this pro...

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