Olympus CAMEDIA C-150 User manual

LR6X2 or CR-V3X1

VIDEO OUT

DC IN 3.4V

USB

Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by

pressing . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor.

Turn the camera off by pressing again.

START HERE

It is strongly recommended that you follow these

step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and

quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.

For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer

to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the

Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the

camera set-up procedures that follow.

The following items are also included in this package: Basic Manual, video cable, warranty card, registration card (not

pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

Digital camera

Strap AA (R6) alkaline

batteries (x2)

CAMEDIA

Master CD-ROM

xD-Picture CardUSB cable

(grey color)

TIP: To

maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after

approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.

Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.

a.

Loading batteries

• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of

(the direction indicated by the mark on the cover),

and lift it up in the direction of .

Attach the strap (OPTIONAL)

Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.

• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.

• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing

the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .

• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown

in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock

into place when fully inserted.

• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up.

Pull to remove.

• Close the card cover.

c.

Insert the xD-Picture Card

The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety

of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture

Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed.

b.

a.

Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)

Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image

file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time

can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode.

• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks.

• Press to display the menu.

• Press to select MODE MENU.

• Press three times to select SETUP.

• Press once, and then twice to highlight , and then press once.

• Use to select the date format.

• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set

the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.

• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

c.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)

• Open the lens barrier.

• Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.

b.

Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.

Camera Diagram and Controls

Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Print reserveation

Number of prints

Battery check

Flash mode

Self-timer

(still pictures only)

Number of storable still pictures/

seconds remaining for movies

AF target mark

White balance

Spot metering mode

Record mode

Resolution (number of pixels)

TIP: An optional Olympus E-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a

consistent power supply. See the Basic Manual for more information.

PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE

Note:

• Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators

will be displayed.

Power on Power off

USB connector

FlashShutter button

Self-timer lampLens barrier Lens

Shooting mode

Macro

Exposure compensation

VT450901

Printed in China

Strap eyelet Card cover

Connector coverDC-IN jack (3.4V)

VIDEO OUT jack

A

B

There is a mark on the bottom of the

camera showing the correct way to insert

batteries.

HQ

SIZE: 1600x1200

+

2.0

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FILE: 100–0020

x

10

Protect

Record mode

Number pixels

Exposure compensation

White balance

Date and time

File number, Frame number,

Playing time/

Total recording time

Lens barrier

Battery compartment cover

Orange lamp

Green lamp

AF target mark

Arrow pad

OK/Menu button

Viewfinder

Monitor

Tripod socket

Monitor button (QUICK VIEW )

Playback button ( )

B

A

P

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1600 x 1200

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QuickStart Guide

D-390 / C-150

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20097 Hamburg, Germany

http://www.olympus-europa.com

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USB

All-Frame Erase:

Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one

operation, except for pictures you have protected.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

• With the lens barrier closed, press .

• Press , then press to select MODE MENU.

• Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access

the CARD SETUP screen.

• ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press .

• As a safeguard, this digital camera will ask you to select

YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently

deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press .

TAKING PICTURES

There are two ways to compose your subject: with the

viewfinder or using the monitor. Depending upon the shooting

situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please

refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder

• Open the lens barrier fully.

• Frame your subjects using the

AF target mark in the viewfinder.

• Press the shutter button halfway.

The digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are

properly set when the green lamp in the viewfinder lights

steadily. The orange lamp informs you that the flash is

recommended and/or recharging (when blinking); or ready

to fire (when steady).

• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Zooming

You can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3,

1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times.

• The zoom magnification changes continuously

while holding down or .

Taking a Picture with the Monitor

• Open the lens barrier fully.

• Press and then frame your subject using the full-color

monitor.

a.

b.

Number of Storable Pictures

Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to

256 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image

quality selected.

See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each

record mode and the storable frame capacity for the various

resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.

TIP: To find out how many frames you have left, turn on the monitor and look for

the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted

pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)

Press ( ) to cycle through the available flash modes. With the

shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when

the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. When the

orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.

e.

c.

Green lamp

Orange lamp

Icons representing camera settings appear on the

monitor, telling you important information such as the

Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number

of frames remaining.

• Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp

will light steadily when the focus and exposure

are set.

• Press the shutter button completely to take the

picture. A short beep confirms your picture has

been taken.

Icon Flash Mode Description

No icon Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.

Red-eye

Reduction

Flash

Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to

shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe

effect is normal operation for this mode.

Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.

Flash Off

Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is

prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.

• With the lens barrier closed, press and use the arrow

pad to display the picture you want to erase.

• Press . Press to select .

• Press to select YES, and then press .

Viewing Pictures

There are two ways to access the Playback mode:

• If the camera is OFF and the lens barrier closed,

press once.

OR

• If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens

barrier fully open, press twice in rapid succession

(Quick View).

The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use

to scroll though all the images saved on your

xD-Picture Card.

When you are finished reviewing your pictures:

• Press to turn the camera off.

OR

• To return back to the shooting mode, press the shutter

button halfway.

Erasing Pictures

The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep

the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty

memory space to take new pictures. This digital camera

offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital

photos:

Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

VIEWING AND ERASING

PICTURES

With this digital camera, you can easily view the photos

you want—and delete the ones you don’t.

a.

b.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

Olympus makes it simple to connect this digital camera to your

computer.

• Turn the camera off.

• Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and

computer as illustrated at right.

Windows 98 users must install

the "USB Driver for Windows 98"

software before connecting this

digital camera to the computer.

Refer to the Software

Installation Guide for complete

information.

•

Press the button if the camera does not turn on

automatically. The camera starts communicating with the PC.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA

TO A COMPUTER

TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional E-7AC AC adapter to ensure

a consistent power supply when downloading images.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before

connecting it to your computer.

Additional Camera Features

This digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Here’s just a small

sampling. See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more!

• 4 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 4 shooting modes to choose from

depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.

• Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 8 inches, select Macro Mode.

• Movie Mode: Yes, this digital camera records movies! (Movie Mode does not record sound.)

• Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a

single picture.

• Close-up Playback:

Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image.

• Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.

• Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos.

• Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor.

• Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama

mode and Olympus CAMEDIA Master software.

TIP: Remember to complete and return your Registration Card, and keep all camera documentation handy.

About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM

Your Olympus digital camera comes bundled with a suite of software and

documentation. The CD includes:

• CAMEDIA Master : To download pictures from the camera, view,

organize, retouch, and print your digital photos and movies.

• USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the

camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98

operating system.

• Olympus

Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete

reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format.

You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus

digital camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the

possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer.

Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are

only steps away!

INSTALLING THE CAMERA

SOFTWARE

You are now ready to install the computer software.

• Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software

Installation Guide in the language you wish to use.

•

Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and

enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities!

TIP: Images can also be erased while in the "Quick View" mode

described in step 5A. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that

you just took.

Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes

in the following sequence:

1.3 times ➝ 1.6 times ➝ 2.0 times ➝ 2.5 times.

Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes

in the following sequence:

2.5 times ➝ 2.0 times ➝ 1.6 times ➝ 1.3 times.

Flash Modes

This digital camera features multiple flash modes.

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DIGITAL CAMERA

APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE

DIGITALKAMERA

CÁMARA DIGITAL

BASIC MANUAL

MANUEL DE BASE

EINFACHE ANLEITUNG

MANUAL BÁSICO

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

 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.

 In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify

information contained in this manual.

 For more details on connecting the camera to a PC and installing the provided software, refer to

the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).

 Avant d’utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, de manière à

obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.

 Avant d’effectuer des prises de vues importantes, nous vous conseillons par ailleurs de faire

quelques essais afin de vous familiariser avec le maniement de l’appareil photo.

 Dans l'intérêt d'améliorer continuellement les produits, Olympus se réserve le droit d'actualiser ou

de modifier les informations contenues dans ce manuel.

 Pour plus de détails sur le raccordement de l’appareil photo à un ordinateur personnel et sur

l’installation du logiciel fourni, se référer au “Guide d’installation de logiciel” (inclus dans

l’emballage du CD-ROM).

 Bitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale

Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen.

 Wir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der

Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen.

 Olympus behält sich das Recht vor, im Interesse einer kontinuierlichen Produktverbesserung die in

diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen zu aktualisieren und/oder zu ändern.

 Weitere Angaben zum Anschluss der Kamera an einen Personal Computer und zum Installieren

der mitgelieferten Software siehe die „Software-Installationsanleitung“ (in der CD-ROM-Packung

enthalten).

 Antes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.

 Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara

antes de tomar fotografías importantes.

 En el propósito de continuar el mejoramiento de sus productos, Olympus se reserva el derecho de

actualizar o modificar la información contenida de este manual.

 Para más detalles sobre la conexión de la cámara a un PC e instalación del software suministrado,

refiérase a la “Guía de instalación del software” (adjunto en el paquete del CD-ROM).

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CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/

INHALT/CONTENIDO

ENGLISH ..............................................................................2

FRANÇAIS ..........................................................................36

DEUTSCH ..........................................................................70

ESPAÑOL ........................................................................104

Getting started 4

Using the menus 15

Shooting 21

Playback 27

Formatting cards 29

Transferring pictures to a computer 30

Error codes 32

Specifications 33

CONTENTS

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.

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details

on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the

camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the

camera package.

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European

requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.

“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of

their respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule

for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : D-390/C-150

Trade Name : OLYMPUS

Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.

Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Names of parts

Shutter button

Flash

Connector

cover

DC-IN jack

Self-timer lamp

Lens barrier

Turns the camera on and

off in the shooting mode.

Lens

VIDEO OUT jack

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Getting started

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Zoom in

Close-up playback

Zoom out

Index display

Flash

Monitor

Battery compartment cover

OK/Menu button( )

Monitor button

(QUICK VIEW )

Playback button ( )

Shooting: Turns on/off the monitor

Playback: Turns on/off the camera

• Press this button after connecting the

camera to the PC with the USB

cable.

Strap eyelet

Tripod socket

Viewfinder

AF target mark

Green lamp

Orange lamp

Arrow pad

Viewfinder

Simply press a button

(Ñ/ñ/É/í) to directly select

zoom in/out, flash or self-timer.

Buttons are also used to

navigate the various menu

items.

Self-timer

Card cover

USB

connector

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Monitor indications

●Shooting mode

Items Indications

1 Battery check ,

2 Shooting mode

P

, , , , ,

3 Exposure –2.0 – +2.0

compensation

4 Spot metering mode

5 White balance , , ,

6 AF target mark [ ]

7 Macro

8 Flash mode , ,

9 Self-timer

10 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

11 Resolution 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768,

(number of pixels) 640 x 480, etc.

12 Number of storable 11

still pictures

Seconds remaining 11''

for movies

4

7

8

9

10 11 12

5

6

12 3

P

HQ

1600 x 1200

2.0

+

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●Playback mode

INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the

monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown

below.

• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been

displayed from the index display are different from those that

appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie

playback function.

Note

Still picture Movie

Items Indications

1 Battery check ,

2 Print reservation x10

Number of prints

3 Protect

4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

5 Number of pixels 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768,

640 x 480, etc.

6 Exposure –2.0 – +2.03

compensation

7 White balance WB AUTO, , , ,

8 Date and time '03.09.12 12:30

9 File number, Frame 100-0020, 12, 0"/15"

number, Playing time

/Total recording time

10 Movie mode

HQ

SIZE: 1600x1200

+

2.0

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FILE: 100–0020

x

10

123

4

5

6

7

8

9

HQ

SIZE: 320x240

WB AUTO

’03.09.12 12:30

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9

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Getting started

●Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the

monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the

camera is in use.

Lights (Green)

(The indicator turns

off after several

seconds.)

Blinks (Red)

Pictures can be

taken.*

Remaining power level: low.

Prepare new batteries.

Green and orange lamps on

right of viewfinder blink.

Remaining power level:

exhausted.

Put in new batteries.

No indication

* The amount of energy the camera uses varies greatly on how the camera is operated.

Battery power may finish without displaying any warning, causing the camera to turn

off.

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Getting started

Attaching the strap

1 Thread the short end of the strap through

the strap eyelet.

• The strap can only enter from the lens side.

2 Thread the long end of the strap through

the loop that has already gone through

the eyelet.

3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is

securely fastened and does not come

loose.

Strap eyelet

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can

easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.

• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the

camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the

camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

Note

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Getting started

Loading batteries

Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or

alkaline batteries.

• CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.

• Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

Important

1 Make sure that:

• The lens barrier is closed.

• The monitor is off.

• The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

2 Slide the battery compartment cover in

the direction of

a (the direction

indicated by the mark on the cover),

and lift it up in the direction of

b.

3 Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.

When using AA (R6) batteries

There is a mark on the bottom

of the camera showing the

correct way to insert batteries.

When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack

a

b

4 Close the battery compartment cover so

that it pushes batteries down inside.

While pressing the mark, slide the

cover in the direction of

c.

• If the battery compartment cover seems hard to

close, do not force it. With the battery

compartment cover shut, press the mark

firmly and push in the direction shown in the

illustration.

c

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Getting started

• Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings if

the camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed.

Note

Inserting/Removing a card

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the

card to record pictures.

●Inserting a card

1 Make sure that:

• The lens barrier is closed.

• The monitor is off.

• The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

2 Open the card cover.

3 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as

shown.

• Insert the card while keeping it straight.

• When the card is inserted fully, you will feel it lock into place.

• Inserting the card the wrong

way or at an angle could

damage the contact area or

cause the card to jam.

• If the card is not inserted all

the way, data may not be

written to the card.

4 Close the card cover.

Notch

Index area side

When the card is inserted properly.

●Removing the card

1 Make sure that:

• The lens barrier is closed.

• The monitor is off.

• The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

2 Open the card cover.

3 Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

• The card is ejected a short way and then stops.

4 Hold the card straight and pull it out.

5 Close the card cover.

Card cover

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Getting started

Power on/off

●When shooting pictures

Power on: Open the lens barrier.

The camera turns on in the shooting

mode.

Power off: Close the lens barrier.

The camera turns off.

●When playing back pictures

Power on: Press with the lens barrier

closed.

The camera turns on in the playback

mode. The monitor turns on and the

last picture taken is displayed.

Power off: Press .

The monitor and the camera turn

off.

● Power on

● Power off

Press twice quickly (double-click) while in the shooting mode. The

camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last

picture taken.

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Getting started

Selecting a language

You can select a language for on-screen display.

Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this

camera.

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

2 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press í on the arrow pad to select

MODE MENU.

4 Press Ññ to select the SETUP tab, then

press

í.

5 Press Ññ to select , then press í.

SETUP tab

Top menu

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESET

REC VIEW

FILE NAME

ON

RESET

ENGLISH

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESET

REC VIEW

FILE NAME

ON

RESET

ENGLISH

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

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Setting the date and time

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

2 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press í on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

4 Press Ññ to select the SETUP tab, then press í.

5 Press Ññ to select , then press í.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

6 Press Ññ to select one of the following date formats:Y-M-D

(Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/ Month/

Year). Then press

í.

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are

set to Y-M-D.

7 Press Ññ to set the year, then press í to move to the month

setting.

• To move back to the previous setting, press É.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

8 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.

• The camera only displays the time in the 24-hour time system. (“2 pm” would be

“14:00”.)

9 Press .

• For a more accurate setting, press when the time hits 00 seconds. The

clock starts when you press the button.

10

Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.

6 Press Ññ to select a language, then

press .

7 Press again to exit the menu.

8 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.

SELECT GO

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

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Menu items

When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed

on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This

chapter explains the types of menu items that this camera has and how

they work, using shooting mode screens.

Press .

The top menu is

displayed.

Select a menu using

the arrow pad.

• Takes you directly to the setting

screen.

• Display operational buttons at the

bottom of the screen.

• Categorizes the settings into

tabs.

• Displays the tabs of each menu.

Select the desired tab on the left

of the screen by pressing

Ññ.

Shortcut Menus MODE MENU

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

1 Press to display the top menu. Press í.

2 Press Ññ to select a tab, then press í.

3 Press Ññ to select an item, then press í.

4 Press Ññ to select a setting. Press to complete setting.

Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting.

How to use the mode menu

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Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the still

picture shooting mode.

Sets the image quality and resolution.

Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

Movie : HQ, SQ

A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure and focus

for general photography. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in

the movie recording mode.

MODE RESET

Restores functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the

factory default settings. MODE RESET is identical to the ALL RESET

function included in the MODE MENU.

PHOTO

Shortcut menus

●Shooting mode

●Playback mode

MOVIE PLAY

Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a slide show. This

icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played

back.

Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a

movie frame is played back.

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INFO

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.

ERASE

Erases the selected still picture or movie.

Mode menus

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details

on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the

camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the

camera package.

The MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and

display the associated menu items.

●Shooting mode

CAMERA tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

PICTURE tab

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMA

PROGRAM

AUTO

OFF

0.0

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

OFF

0.0

Still picture Movie

CAMERA tab

SCENE SELECT Selects the shooting mode from

(program auto), (portrait),

(landscape), (night scene) or

(self portrait).

Allows you to shoot as close as 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to

your subject.

Meters light within the AF target mark to determine

exposure.

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CARD tab

CARD SETUP

Formats a card.

PICTURE tab

WB

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the

light source.

CAMERA tab

Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus

CAMEDIA-brand cards.

2 IN 1 Combines two still pictures taken in succession and

stores them as a single picture.

SETUP tab

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings

when you turn off the power.

Selects a language for on-screen display.

Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on

and off.

REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor

while saving them to a card.

FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of pictures.

PIXEL MAPPING Checks the CCD and image processing functions for

errors.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.

Sets the date and time.

VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video

signal type. TV video signal types differ depending

on the region.

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