Olympus C-740 Manuale Utente

DIGITAL CAMERAC-740 Ultra ZoomREFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation of how

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99White balanceAdjusting the image quality and exposure6Preset white balanceSelect a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Pres

100White balance6Adjusting the image quality and exposure2Press e.• The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu.• To cancel one-t

101White balanceAdjusting the image quality and exposure6White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balanc

1026Adjusting the image quality and exposureSHARPNESSThis function adjusts the sharpness of the image.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ PICTURE

103Adjusting the image quality and exposure6CONTRASTThis function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differe

1046Adjusting the image quality and exposureSATURATIONThis function adjusts the color depth.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ PICTURE ÆÆÆÆ SATUR

105Adjusting the image quality and exposure6NOISE REDUCTIONThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting nigh

1066Adjusting the image quality and exposureHistogram displayDuring shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and cont

107Histogram displayAdjusting the image quality and exposure61In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CAMERA ÆÆÆÆ ÆÆÆÆ ON or OFF, and press e.g“How to

1087Playback7 PlaybackViewing still pictures1Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch.g“Power on/off” (P.24)• The monitor turns on and displa

10Names of partsCameraLensStrap eyelet gP.17Self-timer lamp gP.82DC-IN jack gP.20Flash gP.55Video OUT jackgP.120USB connectorConnector cover gP.20, 12

109Viewing still picturesPlayback7QUICK VIEWThis function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when yo

1107PlaybackClose-up playbackPictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times.1Select the still picture you want to en

111Playback7Index displayThis function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16.

112Index display7PlaybackSelecting the number of picturesThis function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16.1In

113Playback7SlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back.1Select

1147PlaybackViewing movies1Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back.g“Viewing still pictures” (P.108)2Press e.• The top m

115Viewing moviesPlayback7•Press e again after playback ends to display the menu.PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again.FRAME BY FRAMEPlays back t

1167PlaybackEditing moviesThis function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. You cannot edit movies longer than approximately 35 seconds in

117Editing moviesPlayback74Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index and press e.a: Jumps to the first frame of the movie.c: Jumps to t

118Editing movies7Playback• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie.• An index c

11Names of partsViewfinder gP.12, 30, 46AEL/Custom button (x)gP.76, 78, 130Print button (<) gP.154Power switch gP.24Monitor button (QUICK VIEW f) g

119Editing moviesPlayback76Press ac to select OK, then press e.• If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the proce

1207PlaybackPlayback on a TVUse the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still picture

121Playback on a TVPlayback7• When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the pictu

1227PlaybackEditing still picturesThis function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are poss

123Editing still picturesPlayback7Trimming 3Select P, then press d.4Press ac to select P, then press e.5Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the

124Editing still pictures7Playback• Trimming is not possible in the following cases.Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or wh

125Playback7Protecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be eras

1267PlaybackErasing picturesThis function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card.

127Erasing picturesPlayback7All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CARD ÆÆÆÆ CARD S

1288Useful functions8 Useful functionsALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera

12Names of partsViewfinder and monitor indicationsINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the In

129ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settingsUseful functions8zzzzFunctions that All Reset affects∗This sets whether the monitor turns on or not when th

1308Useful functionsCUSTOM BUTTONFunctions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to

131CUSTOM BUTTONUseful functions8Setting the custom button1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ SETUP ÆÆÆÆ CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d.g“How to use t

132CUSTOM BUTTON8Useful functionsUsing the custom button1Press x.• The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears.Ex

133Useful functions8SHORT CUTYou can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h).This is useful whe

134SHORT CUT8Useful functionsSetting the shortcut menuYou can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right.1In the

135SHORT CUTUseful functions8Using the shortcut menuWhen you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.

1368Useful functionsMY MODE SETUPYou can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the cur

137MY MODE SETUPUseful functions81In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ SETUP ÆÆÆÆ MY MODE SETUP, and press d.g“How to use the menus” (P.33)2Press ac

138MY MODE SETUP8Useful functionszzzzWhen selecting RESET in Step 24Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e.• The settings in the selected MY MODE

13Names of parts10Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2P.5511Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0 P.6212Drive o, j, i, k, BKT P.8313Self-timer Y

139Useful functions8CARD SETUP - Formatting CardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Oly

140CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards8Useful functions2Press a to select YES, then press e.•The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.Never do th

141Useful functions8Information displayThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playba

1428Useful functionsMonitor/viewfinder brightness adjustmentThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively.1I

143Useful functions8REC VIEWYou can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor.ON The picture being recorded to t

1448Useful functionsSLEEP - Sleep TimerThe camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no

145Useful functions8BeepYou can turn off the beep sound used for button operations or warnings.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ SETUP ÆÆÆÆ 8 ÆÆ

1468Useful functionsPOWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display settingYou can select a picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. It

147Useful functions8SCREEN SETUPYou can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be

1488Useful functionsFILE NAMEThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001

14Names of partszzzzPlayback modeStill picture MovieItem IndicationsRef. Page1Battery check e, f P.152Print reservation, Number of printsMovie< × 1

149PIXEL MAPPINGUseful functions8• When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes.• When both the Folde

150Measurement units8Useful functions• If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1.The measurement unit can

151Useful functions8VIDEO OUT - Video output selectionYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal typ

1529Print setting9 Print settingHow to print picturesSeveral different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures.zzzz Printin

153How to print picturesPrint setting9TIPSPicture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixe

1549Print settingAll-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether y

155All-frame reservationPrint setting94Perform each setting as illustrated.zzzzSet the number of printsPress ac to set the number of prints, then pres

1569Print settingSingle-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired nu

157Single-frame reservationPrint setting94Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad.MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size.Æ Go

158Single-frame reservation9Print settingzzzzTrim the pictureg“Trimming” (P.159)7After setting all the print reservations, press e to complete the

15Names of parts• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those

159Print setting9TrimmingThis function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only.1Press ac on the single-

160Trimming9Print setting4Press ac to select OK, then press e.OK Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation screen.RE

161Print setting9Resetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. There a

162Resetting print reservation data9Print setting5Press acbd to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press e.• The s

163Miscellaneous1010 MiscellaneousError codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionqNO CARDThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recog

16410MiscellaneousTroubleshootingzzzzThe camera does not workPossible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe camera does not turn on or function buttons

165TroubleshootingMiscellaneous10Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe memory gauge is full.Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. P.15

166Troubleshooting10MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe viewfinder or monitor is hard to see.The diopter is not adjusted proper

167TroubleshootingMiscellaneous10Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera i

168Troubleshooting10MiscellaneouszzzzThe image quality is poor.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe picture is too bright.The flash was set t

16How to use this manualThis sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. Follow the

169TroubleshootingMiscellaneous10Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe picture has obscured edge(s).The lens was partly blocked by your finger

170Troubleshooting10MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe batteries soon run down.The camera is being used in a cold environment.

171Miscellaneous10List of menuszzzzh modeTop menu Setting Ref. PageDRIVEo, j, i, k, BKT P.83KSHQ 2048 × 1536, HQ 2048 × 1536,SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 ×

172List of menus10Miscellaneouszzzzi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/PmodeTop menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE∗1o, j, i, k, BKT∗5P.83ISO AUTO,

173List of menusMiscellaneous10zzzzi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.)∗1 Not available in m mode.∗2 Only available in p modes.∗3 Only available in r mode.∗4

174List of menus10Miscellaneouszzzzn modeTop menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CAMERA ISO AUTO, 100, 200, 400P.96FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.69%O

175List of menusMiscellaneous10zzzzq mode (still pictures)Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU EDITQ640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCELP.122PNEW

176List of menus10Miscellaneouszzzzq mode (movies)Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE,FORMATP.127, 139SETUP ALL

177Miscellaneous10List of factory default settingsThe functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory.zzzzShooting modeF No. F2.8SHUTT

178List of factory default settings10MiscellaneouszzzzPlayback modeTIFF 2048 × 1536SHQ 2048 × 1536HQ 2048 × 1536SQ1 1280 × 960 NORMALSQ2 640 × 480 NOR

17Getting started11 Getting startedAttaching the strap1Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the

179List of factory default settingsMiscellaneous10zzzzOthers∗Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.ALL RESET ONW ENGLISHPW

18010MiscellaneousModes and Shooting FunctionsIn r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu.ModehijklmopPnF

181Modes and Shooting FunctionsMiscellaneous10j, i, k 9∗2—BKT — 9∗2— 9 —PANORAMA — 9∗1— 9 —2 IN 1 — 9 —FUNCTIONBLACK&WHITE — 9SEPIA — 9WHITE BOARD

182Modes and Shooting Functions10Miscellaneous9 : Available — : Not available∗1 Cannot be selected in o mode.∗2 Cannot be selected in m mode.∗3 Cannot

183Miscellaneous10Camera maintenancezzzzAfter useTurn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens.If you are not going to use the camera for a long

18410MiscellaneousSpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, TIFF (no

185SpecificationsMiscellaneous10Auto focus : TTL system autofocusContrast detection systemOuter connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), Video

18610MiscellaneousGlossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so th

187Glossary of termsMiscellaneous10DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which im

188Glossary of terms10MiscellaneousJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using

181Getting startedLoading the batteriesThis camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batte

189Index3:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95AAC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20AE lock B . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

190IndexFormatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Front curtain #SLOW1. . . . . . . . 59Front curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW1 . . . . . .

191IndexPlaying back movies . . . . . . . . . 114Playing back pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Portrait shooting i . . . . . . . . . . . 4

192IndexWWhite balance WB. . . . . . . . . . . . 98White balance adjustment > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101WHITE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera.Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.This manual p

2IntroductionThis manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place fo

3MacintoshWindowsINDEXFlowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Windows (98/Me

4FlowchartBy connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operatin

Flowchart5• When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to t

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optim

19Loading the batteriesGetting started15Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down C and slide it in the direction shown D.• Press the ce

6Identifying the OSIdentify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows1Double-c

Identifying the OS74A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information.Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, M

8WindowsWindowsUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPYour computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all.You

9WindowsInstalling the USB driver for Windows 98(When using Windows 98/98 SE)If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow t

Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)10Windows3Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start.4Click

11WindowsConnecting the camera to the computerUsers running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your compute

Connecting the camera to the computer12Windows3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of s

Connecting the camera to the computer13Windows4The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.When you connect the camera to the computer for the

14WindowsConfirming the computer recognizes the camera1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “My Comp

15WindowsConfirming the USB driver is installedIf the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check

20Loading the batteries1Getting startedSelecting optional batteries or an AC adapterIn addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the followi

Confirming the USB driver is installed16Windows4Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category.If you cann

17WindowsDownloading images to your computer1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” fr

Downloading images to your computer18Windows4Double-click the “100olymp” folder.Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are d

Downloading images to your computer19WindowsThe “My Documents” window is displayed.6Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in thi

20WindowsDisconnecting the camera from your computerIf your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 981Make sure

Disconnecting the camera from your computer21Windows4Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.5R

Disconnecting the camera from your computer22Windows2Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar.The message saying that the drive ha

23MacintoshMacintoshUsing Mac OS (9/X)Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running.If you are running any applications, quit them all.You are r

24MacintoshConnecting the camera to the computer1Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. 2After maki

Connecting the camera to the computer25Macintosh3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of

21Loading the batteriesGetting started1• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. Y

26MacintoshDownloading images to your computer Mac OS 9You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in th

Downloading images to your computer27MacintoshImage files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed.4Double-click the “Macint

Downloading images to your computer28MacintoshThe “Hard Disk” window is displayed.5Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this

Downloading images to your computer29Macintosh Mac OS XMalfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS.• If the camera is not connected

30MacintoshDisconnecting the camera from your computer1Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.

31Downloading image files using other OS(For other OS users)Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.     Windows 9

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221Getting startedInserting a card“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.Card basicsThe card

23Inserting a cardGetting started13Insert the card in the appropriate direction.• Insert the card while keeping it straight.• The card will stop with

241Getting startedPower on/off1Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.2Press the power switch.• The power t

25Power on/offGetting started1Startup/Shutdown screenYou can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor when turning the camera on or of

261Getting startedSelecting a languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in th

27Selecting a languageGetting started15Press ac to select W, then press d.6Press ac to select a language, then press e.7Press e again to exit the menu

281Getting startedSetting the date and time1Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.2Press e.• The top menu is display

2For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in EuropeTrademarks• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporati

29Setting the date and timeGetting started16Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-

301Getting startedAdjusting the viewfinderTo make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person

31Getting started1Holding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.

322Using the menus2 Using the menusAbout the menusWhen you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder). T

33Using the menus2How to use the menusWBDRIVEMODE MENUSEtCAMPICCARDCARD%SEtUPCARDSEtUPCAMPICALL RESEtONONENGLISHENGLISHONON3 MIN3 MINSLEEPREC VIEWPW O

34How to use the menus2Using the menus• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed.• In the shooti

35Using the menus2Shortcut menuszzzzShooting modesh mode i j k l mo r p Pmodesn mode(Factory default setting)Selects a shooting mode from o (single-fr

36Shortcut menus2Using the menuszzzzPlayback modeTIPS• The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. The sho

37Using the menus2Mode MenusThe MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.zzzzShooting modesCAMERA tabDRIVE

38Mode Menus2Using the menusDIGITAL ZOOMExtends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 30x zoom.P.54FULLTIME AFKeeps the image in foc

312345678910Advanced PhotographyTo get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.Getting startedUsing the menusShooti

39Mode MenusUsing the menus2CARD tabCARD SETUP Formats a card. P.139SETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to keep the current camera settings when you tur

40Mode Menus2Using the menuszzzzPlayback modeEDIT tab∗1QMakes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file.P.122PCrops part of a picture and saves

41Mode MenusUsing the menus2GSelects the number of frames in the index display.P.1128Turns the beep sound used for button operations and warnings on a

423Shooting basics3 Shooting basicsShooting modesThe shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selec

43Shooting modesShooting basics3you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions

44Shooting modes3Shooting basicsSetting-related modesP Program shootingAllows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter spe

45Shooting modesShooting basics3M Manual shootingAllows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposu

463Shooting basicsTaking still picturesYou can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor.1Set the mode dial to h i j k l m o r p

47Taking still picturesShooting basics33Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus.• When the focus and exposure are locked, the gr

48Taking still pictures3Shooting basicsThe viewfinder or monitor turns off automatically→→→→If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the viewfind

4ContentsContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49Shooting basics3If correct focus cannot be obtainedWhen the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the s

50If correct focus cannot be obtained3Shooting basics4Press the shutter button fully.TIPSThe frame in which you focus on a subject is different from t

51Shooting basics3Recording moviesThis function allows you to record movies. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject

52Recording movies3Shooting basics• Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again af

53Shooting basics3ZoomTelephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 3

54Zoom3Shooting basicsDIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CAMERA ÆÆÆÆ DIGITAL ZOOM ÆÆÆÆ ON, and press e.g“How

55Flash44 FlashFlash shootingSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amo

56Flash shooting4Flash3Press the shutter button halfway.• In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights.4Press the shutter button fully to take th

57Flash shootingFlash4TIPSThe # (flash standby) indication blinks.→→→→ The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off.Camera movement warning (Auto-flas

58Flash shooting4FlashzzzzAuto-flash (No indication)The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.To shoot a subject with backlig

5ContentsIf correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59Flash shootingFlash4zzzzFlash off ($)The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is no

60Flash shooting4Flash2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can

61Flash4Using the slow synchronization flash1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CAMERA ÆÆÆÆ #SLOW ÆÆÆÆ #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e.g“How to

624FlashFlash intensity controlYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the

63Advanced shooting55 Advanced shootingA/S/M modeSelect the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU

645Advanced shootingAperture priority shooting1Select A mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.63)2Press ac to set the aperture value.a : The aperture value increases.

65Advanced shooting5Shutter priority shooting1Select S mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.63)2Press ac to set the shutter speed.a : Sets a faster shutter speed.c :

665Advanced shootingManual shooting1Select M mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.63)2Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed.d : The aperture

67Advanced shooting5Using My ModeWhen you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated.Saving the shooting mode or fu

685Advanced shootingFocusing applicationsAF MODE - Changing the focus rangeThis function allows you to select the focus range of your subject.iESP Fo

6ContentsSequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 83Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting . . . .

69Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focusFULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus

70Focusing applications5Advanced shootingAF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target markYou can select the area you want to focus on by changing

71Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5AF LOCK – Locking the focusRegistering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the f

72Focusing applications5Advanced shootingTIPSHow to save the locked focus after shooting (AF memory)Æ Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF memor

73Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5Manual focusIf auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.1Hold down e for more than 1 seco

74Focusing applications5Advanced shooting4Take the picture.• The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus1Hold down e f

75Advanced shooting5MeteringThere are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject.Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and th

76Metering5Advanced shootingMULTI METERING1When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except

77MeteringAdvanced shooting5TIPSTo save the multi-metered exposure after shooting (AE memory)Æ After metering in step 4, hold down x for more than 1 s

785Advanced shootingAE LOCK - Locking the exposureThis function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when

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79AE LOCK - Locking the exposureAdvanced shooting53Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfwa

805Advanced shootingMacro mode shootingFocusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft.

81Advanced shooting5Super macro mode shootingThis mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approx

825Advanced shootingSelf-timer shootingThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer s

83Advanced shooting5Sequential shootingThere are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shoot

84Sequential shooting5Advanced shooting2Take the picture.• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequen

85Sequential shootingAdvanced shooting52Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d. 3Select the number of s

865Advanced shootingPANORAMA - Panorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panora

87PANORAMA - Panorama shootingAdvanced shooting53Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take pictures.• Focus, exposure and white bala

885Advanced shooting2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single

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892 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one picturesAdvanced shooting5• During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available.

905Advanced shootingFUNCTION - Adding special effects to picturesThis feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects

91Adjusting the image quality and exposure66 Adjusting the image quality and exposureRecord modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures

92Record mode6Adjusting the image quality and exposureStill Picture Record Modes∗ HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses normal compressionMovie Record

93Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure6• The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate.• The number of remaining pictures

94Record mode6Adjusting the image quality and exposure2Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d.3Press

95Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure63:2 ResolutionThe image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the

966Adjusting the image quality and exposureISO sensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its abil

97Adjusting the image quality and exposure6Exposure compensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using th

986Adjusting the image quality and exposureWhite balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the