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DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction
Manual
( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please
read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
( We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages
and may differ from the actual product.

Quick Start Guide

Get started using your
camera right away.

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master

Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Instruction Manual ( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix P. 3 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the P. 11 illustrations. Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic P.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    Strap LI-50B Lithium Ion Battery LI-50C USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 Battery Charger Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 Prepare the camera a. Charge the battery. Note ( There are two types of the LI-50C battery charger, one is “AC cable type” and the other is “plug-in type”. Depending on the region where you purchased the camera, the included battery charger type differs. We explain here how to use the AC cable type battery charger as an example.
  • Page 5 Contact area Notch ( You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xD- Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If an xD-Picture Card is not inserted, your pictures will be saved to the internal memory. For details on the card, please refer to “The card”...
  • Page 6 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h. Still picture shooting modes This function allows you to shoot with the camera’s automatic settings. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures.
  • Page 7 Set date and time About the date and time setting screen TIME ---- -- -- -- -- Y M D CANCEL MENU Exits a setting. a. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. b.
  • Page 8 Set date and time e. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [D]. f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select the hours and minutes. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.
  • Page 9 Take a picture a. Hold the camera. Horizontal grip b. Focus. • The AF target mark lights in green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. • If the AF target mark blinks red, the camera is unable to focus.
  • Page 10 View pictures a. Set the mode dial to q. Arrow Pad Prev. Picture Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture that you want to erase. b. Press the f/S button. c. Press the 1F button to select [YES] and press the o button to erase the picture.

  • Page 11: Button Operations

    Button operations Flash mode Shooting mode Self-timer o button Power on: Shooting mode • Lens cover opens • Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to h, K, h, s or g, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway).

  • Page 12: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization

    AF lock mark Recording movies Set the mode dial to n, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, and then press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode.

  • Page 13: N Recording Movies

    g Follow the shooting guide to take better pictures Follow the shooting guide displayed on the screen to set the SHOOTING GUIDE target items. • Press m to display the shooting guide again. Shoot w/ effects preview. Brightening subject. • To change the setting without using the shooting guide, set Shooting into backlight.
  • Page 14 Playing back movies Select the movie in the playback mode and press o to play. 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 MOVIE PLAY Operations during movie playback 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 00:12 /00:34 00:12 /00:34 3: Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2×;...
  • Page 15 P Viewing “My Favorite” The still pictures registered in “My Favorite” are displayed. My Favorite My Favorite My Favorite My Favorite • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch among close-up playback and Press m during “My Favorite”...

  • Page 16: Zoom Button

    m button (MENU) Displays the top menu. Zoom button Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom ratio: 3.6× Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. Playback mode: Changing the picture display 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30...
  • Page 17 1F button Press 1F in shooting mode, use the arrow pad to select the frame with the desired brightness. Press o to confirm your selection. • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. +0.3 +0.3 Use 43 to change the display. +0.7 +0.7 +1.0...

  • Page 18: Erasing Pictures

    q/< button q Viewing pictures immediately Press q in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture taken. Press q again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. g “q View pictures/Selecting playback mode” (P. 13) <...

  • Page 19: Shooting Mode

    g/E/Y button Changing the information on display/Display the menu guide/ g Changing the information displays Press g to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode Normal display 1600 1600 960 hPa 960 hPa +2.0 +2.0 Simple display Frame assist 1600 1600 960 hPa...
  • Page 20 Y Turning on the LED illuminator When [LED ILLUMINATOR] is set to [ON], hold down Y to turn on the LED illuminator. g “LED ILLUMINATOR Setting the LED illuminator function” (P. 40) • The LED illuminator can be turned on even when the camera is off. •...

  • Page 21: Menu Operations

    Menu operations m button Arrow pad (1243) About the menus Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY...
  • Page 22 Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [AF MODE] setting as an example. Set the mode dial to K. Press m to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press o to confirm your selection.

  • Page 23: Image Quality

    • Shooting at high quality. L FINE • Shooting at normal quality. M NORMAL h K h s n CAMERA MENU DRIVE FINE ZOOM * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. DIGITAL ZOOM ESP/n AF MODE Changing the image quality...
  • Page 24 AF MODE PANORAMA COMBINE IN CAMERA1 COMBINE IN CAMERA2 COMBINE IN PC • An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for shooting. • When the card capacity is insufficient, this function cannot be selected. FRAME RATE 30 frames/sec. 15 frames/sec. Factory default setting Ref.
  • Page 25 [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] While panning the camera, the camera automatically shoots and combines pictures for a single panoramic picture in the camera. Only combined pictures are saved. CANCEL MENU Connects pictures from left to right Target mark • Take the first picture. •...
  • Page 26 [COMBINE IN PC] Create a panoramic picture using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. Connects pictures from left to right 3: The next picture is 4: The next picture is Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures, and then compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap.

  • Page 27: Camera Menu

    [e SHOOT & SELECT1]/[f SHOOT & SELECT2] • These scene modes allow you to take sequential pictures by holding down the shutter button. After shooting the pictures, select the ones you want to erase by marking them with a R and press f/S to erase them. BACK MENU [Y PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE]...
  • Page 28 Movie ([UNDERWATER MOVIE]) Under water 1 Under water 2 Under water 3 ...Changing the ISO sensitivity AUTO 80/100/200/400/ 800/1600 DRIVE ...Using sequential (continuous) shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the image quality setting.

  • Page 29: Silent Mode

    Optical zoom 960 hPa 960 hPa ESP/n ... Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject Meters the brightness at the center of the monitor and the surrounding area separately to capture an image with balanced brightness. When taking pictures against strong backlight, the center of the picture may appear dark.

  • Page 30: Perfect Fix

    Playback mode menu EDIT Q *2 P *2 COLOR EDIT *2 FRAME *2 LABEL *2 CALENDAR *2 INDEX *3 g “SETUP menus” (P. 35) “SILENT MODE Turning off camera sounds” (P. 29) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( SLIDESHOW SLIDESHOW STILL PICTURE...
  • Page 31 • Movies, pictures shot by another camera, and previously fixed or edited pictures cannot be corrected. • Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. • Editing an image may cause it to suffer a minor loss in quality. ADD FAVORITE This function registers your favorite still pictures as separate still pictures in the internal memory.
  • Page 32 COLOR EDIT ... Changing the color of pictures This function changes the color of a picture and saves it as a new file. COLOR EDIT FRAME ...Add a frame to your picture This function lets you select a frame, integrate the frame with an image, and save it as a new picture.

  • Page 33: Playback Menu

    INDEX ... Making an index picture from a movie This function extracts 9 frames from a movie and saves them as a new picture (INDEX) containing thumbnails of each frame. • Select a movie with 43, and press o. INDEX •...
  • Page 34 ...Adding sound to still pictures / NO BACK MENU ERASE Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. •...
  • Page 35 OLYMPUS Master software will be deleted. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
  • Page 36 PW ON SETUP ... Setting the startup screen and volume SCREEN OFF (No picture is displayed.) / 1 / 2 / MY FAVORITE VOLUME OFF (No sound) / • Select [2] and press o to set a still picture in the internal memory or card as the startup screen.
  • Page 37 FILE NAME ...Resetting the file names of pictures RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to [No. 100] and the file number returns to [No. 0001]. AUTO Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are retained from the previous card.
  • Page 38 DUALTIME ... Setting the date and time for another time zone Switches to the date and time set in [X]. Pictures are recorded with the date and time set in [X]. Switches to the date and time set in [DUALTIME]. When setting the dual time, select [ON], and then set the time.
  • Page 39 Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera. The alarm only operates when the camera is off. • Shutting off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn off the camera. Note that pressing o will turn the camera on.
  • Page 40 POWER SAVE ... Setting the camera to the power save mode / ON When no operation has been performed for approximately 10 seconds while in shooting mode, the monitor automatically shuts off. Pressing the zoom button or other buttons restores the camera from power save mode.

  • Page 41: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. EASY PRINT ...Prints the picture displayed in the monitor by using the standard settings of your printer. CUSTOM PRINT ...Prints with the various print settings. •...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Picture To Print

    Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT) Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P. 41 to display the screen for Step 3 above, and then press o. Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press o. Follow the operation guide to adjust print settings. Selecting a print mode PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT...

  • Page 43: Disconnect The Usb Cable

    Setting the number of prints and data to be printed <× PRINT INFO < x DATE ( DATE WITHOUT FILE NAME WITHOUT FILE NAME EXIT MENU Select [PRINT], and press o. • Printing starts. • When [OPTION SET] is selected in [ALL PRINT] mode, [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed.
  • Page 44 Print settings (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF- compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF.
  • Page 45 Resetting print reservation data You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. [PRINT ORDER], and press o. Select top menu To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Select [<] or [U], and press o. Select [RESET], and press o.

  • Page 46: Using Olympus Master

    Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment...
  • Page 47 • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover For how to install the OLYMPUS Master software, refer to the installation guide included in the CD-ROM. Connecting the camera to a computer Make sure the camera is turned off.

  • Page 48: Downloading And Saving Images

    • Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, 3 is pressed and [MTP] is selected.

  • Page 49: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed. Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the cable. For detailed operations of OLYMPUS Master, refer to the quick start guide displayed upon startup or the help of the OLYMPUS Master.
  • Page 50 This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer.

  • Page 51: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The direction of the battery is incorrect • Insert the battery in the correct direction. The battery is not fully charged •...

  • Page 52: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture.

  • Page 53: The Picture Is Too Grainy

    Taking stabilized pictures without the flash The flash is activated automatically when there is insufficient light, or when the camera is shaken. To take pictures with no flash in dark places, set the flash mode to [$] and set as follows: Increase the [ISO] setting g “ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity”...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Of A Subject Against Backlight

    Taking pictures of a subject against backlight • When Shadow Adjustment Technology is set to [ON], the subject’s face appears brighter even against backlight and the color of the background is enhanced in the picture. This function can also be used to shoot indoor pictures from outdoors. g “f Brightening the subject against backlight”...

  • Page 55: Using A New Card

    *2 When [MOVIE] is set to [UNDERWATER MOVIE]. Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card that was used on a computer for another application, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 35) The card access lamp is blinking •...

  • Page 56: Restoring Default Settings

    Functions that cannot be selected from menus/Functions that cannot be selected even by pressing the function buttons • Some items are not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad. (The menu items displayed in gray cannot be selected.) •...

  • Page 57: Playback Tips

    There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details on changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 58 When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication There is a problem with the CARD ERROR card. Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE PROTECT The internal memory has no > available memory and MEMORY FULL cannot store any new data. The card has no available memory and cannot store CARD FULL...
  • Page 59 Monitor indication Possible cause The camera is not connected to the computer or printer NO CONNECTION correctly. There is no paper in the printer. NO PAPER The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. NO INK The paper is jammed.
  • Page 60 Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. indicates a restriction to the respective function of each s mode. g “Functions available in shooting scenes” (P. 61) Functions available in shooting modes Shooting mode Function...
  • Page 61 Functions available in shooting scenes Function &/%/O Shadow Adjustment — Technology Optical zoom IMAGE QUALITY PANORAMA — — — DRIVE — FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ESP/n AF MODE *1 [!] is not available. *2 [%] and [O] are not available. *3 AF lock is on.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.

  • Page 63: The Card

    Use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer.

  • Page 64: Before Use

    To maintain camera performance, please take your camera to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it inspected after any major impact. In the event the camera is damaged as a result of negligence or misuse, the warranty will not cover costs associated with the service or repair of your camera.
  • Page 65 Note: The included accessories (e.g. charger) do not offer shock or water resistance. *1 as determined by Olympus pressure testing equipment in accordance to IEC Standard Publication 529 IPX8 - This means that the camera can be used normally under water at a specified water pressure.

  • Page 66: General Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

  • Page 67: Handling The Camera

    Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.

  • Page 68: Battery Handling Precautions

    Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.

  • Page 69: Caution For Usage Environment

    Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use.

  • Page 70: Legal And Other Notices

    Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
  • Page 71 Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall be Olympus's sole obligation and the customer's sole remedy hereunder. The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance.
  • Page 72 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
  • Page 73 Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
  • Page 74 -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or Olympus AC adapter : 93.2 mm (W) × 61.4 mm (H) × 21.3 mm (D) (3.7 × 2.4 × 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) : 173 g (6.1 oz) (excluding battery and card)
  • Page 75 : Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) (Using in low temperatures Low temperature operation of the optional Olympus xD-Picture Card and lithium ion battery are guaranteed to 0°C (32°F). However, the following have been tested for use with this product in temperatures up to -10°C (14°F).
  • Page 76 CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera Multi-Connector (P. 39, 41, 47) Strap Eyelet (P. 3) Connector Cover (P. 39, 41, 47) Monitor (P. 37, 77) m Button (P. 16) Shutter Button (P. 9, 11) Microphone (P. 29) Speaker Flash (P. 17) Card Access Lamp (P.
  • Page 77 Monitor Symbols & Icons (Monitor - Shooting mode 1600 1600 +2.0 1/30 +2.0 1/30 F3.5 F3.5 Still picture Item 1 Shooting modes 2 Flash mode 3 Silent mode 4 Macro mode Super macro mode S-macro LED mode 5 Shadow Adjustment Technology f 6 AF lock mark 7 Battery check 8 Flash standby...
  • Page 78 Item 23 ISO 24 White balance (Monitor - Playback mode 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 Still picture Item 1 Silent mode 2 Print reservation/Number of prints 3 Sound record 4 Protect 5 Battery check 6 Pressure, altitude/depth 7 Shutter speed/ Aperture value 8 Exposure compensation 9 White balance 10 Image size...
  • Page 79 Index CAMERA DIAGRAM ...76 qVOLUME ...36 AC adapter ...64 ADD FAVORITE...15, 31 Adding sound to still pictures R...34 AF lock ...12 AF MODE ...29 AF target mark...9, 11, 29 ALARM CLOCK k ...38 ALL (SLIDESHOW) ...30 ALL ERASE R ...34 ALL INDEX ...42 ALL PRINT ...42 All-frame reservation U ...44...
  • Page 80 MOVIE (SLIDESHOW)...30 MOVIE (Topmenu) ...27 MULTI PRINT...42 NON-WATER MOVIE n ...27 NORMAL M ...23 NTSC ...39 Number of storable still pictures...54 OLYMPUS Master...3, 46 Operation guide...21, 42, 44 Optical zoom ...16, 28 PAL ...39 PANORAMA...24 Panorama playback ...14 PC ...47 PERFECT FIX...30...
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