Olympus C-750 Manuel d'utilisateur

DIGITAL CAMERAC-750 Ultra ZoomREFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation of how

9ContentsIndications used in this manuallImportant information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of opera

99Adjusting the image quality and exposure66 Adjusting the image quality and exposureRecord modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures

100Record mode6Adjusting the image quality and exposureStill Picture Record Modes∗ HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses normal compressionMovie Recor

101Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure6• The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate.• The number of remaining picture

102Record mode6Adjusting the image quality and exposure2Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d.3Pre

103Record modeAdjusting the image quality and exposure63:2 ResolutionThe image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, th

1046Adjusting the image quality and exposureISO sensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its abi

105Adjusting the image quality and exposure6Exposure compensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using t

1066Adjusting the image quality and exposureWhite balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, th

107White balanceAdjusting the image quality and exposure6Preset white balanceSelect a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Pre

108White balance6Adjusting the image quality and exposure2Press e.• The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu.• To cancel one-t

10Names of partsCameraLensStrap eyelet gP.17Self-timer/Remote control lampRemote control receiver gP.86, 87Hot shoe gP.63Microphone gP.97, 98, 130DC-I

109White balanceAdjusting the image quality and exposure6White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balanc

1106Adjusting the image quality and exposureSHARPNESSThis function adjusts the sharpness of the image.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ PICTURE

111Adjusting the image quality and exposure6CONTRASTThis function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differe

1126Adjusting the image quality and exposureSATURATIONThis function adjusts the color depth.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ PICTURE ÆÆÆÆ SATUR

113Adjusting the image quality and exposure6NOISE REDUCTIONThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting nigh

1146Adjusting the image quality and exposureHistogram displayDuring shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and cont

115Histogram 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

1167Playback7 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

117Viewing still picturesPlayback7QUICK VIEWThis function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when yo

1187PlaybackClose-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

11Names of partsViewfinder gP.12, 30, 46AEL/Custom button (x)gP.80, 82, 139Print button (<) gP.165Power switch gP.24Monitor button (QUICK VIEW f) g

119Playback7Index 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.

120Index display7PlaybackSelecting the number of picturesThis function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16.1In

121Playback7SlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back.1Select

1227PlaybackViewing movies1Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back.g“Viewing still pictures” (P.116)2Press e.• The top m

123Viewing moviesPlayback7•Press e again after playback ends to display the menu.PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again.FRAME BY FRAMEPlays back t

1247PlaybackEditing moviesThis function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths:Movie

125Editing 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

126Editing movies7Playback• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie.• An index c

127Editing moviesPlayback76Press ac to select OK, then press e.• If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the proce

1287PlaybackPlayback on a TVUse the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures a

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

129Playback 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

1307PlaybackRecording soundSound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-re

131Playback7Editing still picturesThis function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are poss

132Editing still pictures7PlaybackTrimming 3Select P, then press d.4Press ac to select P, then press e.5Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the

133Editing still picturesPlayback7• Trimming is not possible in the following cases.Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or wh

1347PlaybackProtecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be eras

135Playback7Erasing picturesThis function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card.

136Erasing pictures7PlaybackAll-frame eraseThis function erases all the pictures on the card.1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CARD ÆÆÆÆ CARD SE

137Useful functions88 Useful functionsALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera

138ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings8Useful functionszzzzFunctions that All Reset affects∗This sets whether the monitor turns on or not when th

13Names of parts10Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2P.5511Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0P.6212Drive o, j, i, k, BKTP.8913Self-timerRemo

139Useful functions8CUSTOM BUTTONFunctions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to

140CUSTOM BUTTON8Useful functionsSetting the custom button1In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ SETUP ÆÆÆÆ CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d.g“How to use t

141CUSTOM BUTTONUseful functions8Using the custom button1Press x.• The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears.Ex

1428Useful functionsSHORT 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

143SHORT CUTUseful functions8Setting the shortcut menuYou can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right.1In the

144SHORT CUT8Useful functionsUsing the shortcut menuWhen you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.

145Useful functions8MY 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

146MY MODE SETUP8Useful functions1In 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

147MY MODE SETUPUseful functions8zzzzWhen selecting RESET in Step 24Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e.• The settings in the selected MY MODE

1488Useful functionsCARD SETUP - Formatting CardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Oly

14Names of partszzzzPlayback modeStill picture MovieItem IndicationsRef. Page1Battery check e, fP.152Print reservation, Number of printsMovie< × 10

149CARD SETUP - Formatting CardsUseful functions82Press a to select YES, then press e.• The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.Never do t

1508Useful functionsInformation displayThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playba

151Useful functions8Monitor/viewfinder brightness AdjustmentThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively.1I

1528Useful functionsREC VIEWYou can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor.ON The picture being recorded to t

153Useful functions8SLEEP - Sleep TimerThe camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no

1548Useful functionsBeepYou can set the kind of beep sound used for button operations or warnings. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound t

155Useful functions8SHUTTER SOUNDYou can select from 2 kinds of sound for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW

1568Useful functionsVOLUME - Playback VolumeYou can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume o

157Useful functions8POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound settingYou can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power

1588Useful functionsSCREEN SETUPYou can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be

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

159Useful functions8FILE NAMEThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001

160PIXEL MAPPING8Useful functions• When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes.• When both the Folde

161Measurement unitsUseful functions8• If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1.The measurement unit can

1628Useful functionsVIDEO OUT - Video output selectionYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal typ

163Print setting99 Print settingHow to print picturesSeveral different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures.zzzzPrinting

164How to print pictures9Print settingTIPSPicture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixe

165Print setting9All-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether y

166All-frame reservation9Print setting4Perform each setting as illustrated.zzzzSet the number of printsPress ac to set the number of prints, then pres

167Print setting9Single-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired nu

168Single-frame reservation9Print setting4Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad.MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size.Æ Go

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

169Single-frame reservationPrint setting9zzzzTrim the pictureg“Trimming” (P.170)7After setting all the print reservations, press e to complete the

1709Print settingTrimmingThis function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only.1Press ac on the single-

171TrimmingPrint setting94Press ac to select OK, then press e.OK Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation screen.RE

1729Print settingResetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. There a

173Resetting print reservation dataPrint setting95Press acbd to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press e.• The s

17410Miscellaneous10 MiscellaneousError codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionqNO CARDThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recog

175Miscellaneous10TroubleshootingzzzzThe camera does not workPossible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe camera does not turn on or function buttons

176Troubleshooting10MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe memory gauge is full.Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. P.15

177TroubleshootingMiscellaneous10Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe viewfinder or monitor is hard to see.The diopter is not adjusted proper

178Troubleshooting10MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera i

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

179TroubleshootingMiscellaneous10zzzzThe image quality is poor.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe picture is too bright.The flash was set t

180Troubleshooting10MiscellaneousPossible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe picture has obscured edge(s).The lens was partly blocked by your finger

181TroubleshootingMiscellaneous10Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe batteries soon run down.The camera is being used in a cold environment.

18210MiscellaneousList of menuszzzzh modeTop menu Setting Ref. PageDRIVEo, j, i, kP.89KSHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712,SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480P.

183List of menusMiscellaneous10zzzzi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/PmodeTop menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE∗1o, j, i, k, BKT∗5P.89ISO AUTO,

184List of menus10Miscellaneouszzzzi/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

185List of menusMiscellaneous10zzzzn modeTop menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CAMERA ISO AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400P.104FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P

186List of menus10Miscellaneouszzzzq mode (still pictures)Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU PLAYRSTART P.130EDITQ640 × 480, 320 × 240,

187List of menusMiscellaneous10zzzzq mode (movies)Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE,FORMATP.136, 148SETUP ALL

18810MiscellaneousList of factory default settingsThe functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory.zzzzShooting modeF No F2.8SHUTTE

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

189List of factory default settingsMiscellaneous10TIFF 2288 × 1712SHQ 2288 × 1712HQ 2288 × 1712SQ1 1280 × 960 NORMALSQ2 640 × 480 NORMALWB AUTO>±0S

190List of factory default settings10MiscellaneouszzzzPlayback modezzzzOthers∗Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.INFO OF

191Miscellaneous10Modes and Shooting FunctionsIn r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu.ModehijklmopPnF

192Modes and Shooting Functions10Miscellaneousj, i, k 9∗2—BKT — 9∗2— 9 —PANORAMA — 9∗1— 9 —2 IN 1 — 9 —FUNCTIONBLACK&WHITE — 9SEPIA — 9WHITE BOARD

193Modes and Shooting FunctionsMiscellaneous109 : Available— : Not available∗1 Cannot be selected in o mode.∗2 Cannot be selected in m mode.∗3 Cannot

19410MiscellaneousCamera 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

195Miscellaneous10SpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, TIFF (no

196Specifications10MiscellaneousMonitor : 1.5" TFT color LCD display, 114,000 pixelsAuto focus : TTL system autofocusContrast detection systemOut

197Miscellaneous10Glossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so th

198Glossary of terms10MiscellaneousDPOF (Digital Print Order Format)This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which im

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

199Glossary of termsMiscellaneous10JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using

200Glossary of terms10MiscellaneousTFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color MonitorA color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor.TTL (Through-The tak

201Index3:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103AA/V OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 128AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

202IndexFlash off $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Flash stand-by. . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 57Fluorescent lamp >. . . . . . . . . 107Focus l

203IndexPPAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 198PANORAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Picture rotation y . . . . . . . . . . . 129PIXE

204IndexTTIFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Trimming P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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 and sound that will be played wh

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. 40x 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 menus2CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. P.111SATURATIONAdjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.P.11

40Mode Menus2Using the menuszzzzPlayback modePLAY tab∗1RAdds sound to a still picture already taken.P.130∗1 The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie

41Mode MenusUsing the menus2X Sets the date and time. P.28VIDEO OUTSelects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types

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 basicsTo record sound with the picture→→→→ You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording

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. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time.1Set the mode dial

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

63Flash4External flash (optional)Using the external flashVarious types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-20 or FL-40 external flash.If an ext

64External flash (optional)4Flash3Press # to set the flash mode.g“Flash shooting” (P.55)• If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the built-in

65External flash (optional)Flash4Using commercially available external flashesProvided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially

66External flash (optional)4FlashCompatible commercially available external flashesWhen selecting an external flash, use products which meet the follo

67Advanced 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

685Advanced shootingAperture priority shooting1Select A mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)2Press ac to set the aperture value.a : The aperture value increases.

6ContentsMacro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

69Advanced shooting5Shutter priority shooting1Select S mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)2Press ac to set the shutter speed.a : Sets a faster shutter speed.c :

705Advanced shootingManual shooting1Select M mode.g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)2Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed.d : The aperture

71Advanced 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

725Advanced shootingFocusing applicationsAF MODE - Changing the focus rangeThis function allows you to select the focus range of your subject.iESP Fo

73Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focusFULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus

74Focusing applications5Advanced shootingAF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target markYou can select the area you want to focus on by changing

75Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5AF LOCK – Locking the focusRegistering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the f

76Focusing applications5Advanced shootingTIPSHow to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY)Æ Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMOR

77Focusing applicationsAdvanced shooting5Manual focusIf auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.1Hold down e for more than 1 seco

78Focusing applications5Advanced shooting4Take the picture.• The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus1Hold down e f

7Contents7 Playback 116Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79Advanced shooting5MeteringThere are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject.Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and th

80Metering5Advanced shootingMULTI METERING1When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except

81MeteringAdvanced shooting5TIPSTo save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory)Æ After metering in step 4, hold down x for more

825Advanced shootingAE LOCK - Locking the exposureThis function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when

83AE LOCK - Locking the exposureAdvanced shooting53Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfw

845Advanced 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.

85Advanced shooting5Super macro mode shootingThis mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approx

865Advanced shootingSelf-timer shootingThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer s

87Advanced shooting5Remote control shootingShooting is possible using the remote control device. This is useful when you want to take a picture with y

88Remote control shooting5Advanced shootingTIPSThe self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote contr

8ContentsMonitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 151REC VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

89Advanced shooting5Sequential shootingThere are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shoot

90Sequential shooting5Advanced shooting2Take the picture.• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequen

91Sequential shootingAdvanced shooting52Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d. 3Select the number of s

925Advanced shootingPANORAMA - Panorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panora

93PANORAMA - Panorama shootingAdvanced shooting53Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take pictures.• Focus, exposure and white bala

945Advanced shooting2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single

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

965Advanced shootingFUNCTION - Adding special effects to picturesThis feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects

97Advanced shooting5Recording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the

98Recording sound with movies5Advanced shooting• If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded