Camedia D540 Zoom - Camera OLYMPUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Digital camera
Brand	Olympus
Model	Camedia D540 Zoom
Dimensions	102 x 55.5 x 36.5 mm (without protrusions)
Weight	150 g (without battery or card)
Power source	1 CR-V3 lithium battery or 2 AA (R6) alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries; optional AC adapter
Max resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 effective megapixels)
Lens	3x optical zoom (5.8-17.4 mm, f2.9-5.0, equivalent to 38-114 mm in 35 mm format)
Digital zoom	Up to 10x (combined with optical zoom)
Shooting modes	Program Auto, Portrait, Landscape+Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Self-portrait, Video
Flash	Auto, Red-eye, Fill-in, Off
Self-timer	10 seconds
Macro mode	0.2 m to 0.5 m (W); 0.5 m to 0.9 m (T)
Memory storage	xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB)
LCD monitor	1.8-inch color TFT, 85,000 pixels
Viewfinder	Real-image optical
Connectivity	USB (mini-B), DC-IN jack
Shutter speed	1 to 1/2000 sec (up to 2 sec in Night Scene mode)
Metering system	Digital ESP
Image formats	JPEG (DCF), Exif 2.2, DPOF, PictBridge
Video	QuickTime Motion JPEG (without sound)
Languages	Multilingual (selectable in menu)
Date and time	Adjustable, up to 2099; internal backup (about 3 days without battery)
Maintenance	Clean the lens with a soft cloth; avoid moisture and shock
Safety	Use only recommended batteries; do not disassemble the camera
General information	Manufacturer's warranty, CE and FCC compliance

Frequently Asked Questions - Camedia D540 Zoom OLYMPUS

How to insert the batteries into the camera?

Make sure the main switch is set to OFF. Slide the battery compartment cover and insert one CR-V3 lithium battery or two AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries in the correct orientation. Close the cover firmly.

How to insert the memory card?

Set the main switch to OFF. Open the card slot cover. Insert an xD-Picture Card (16-512 MB) in the correct orientation until it clicks. Close the cover.

How to set the date and time?

Set the camera to shooting mode. Press OK/Menu, select MODE MENU, then the SETUP tab. Choose X (date) and adjust the values with the arrow buttons. Press OK to confirm.

How to use the flash?

In shooting mode, press the flash button (⚡) to cycle through modes: Auto, Red-eye, Fill-in, Off. Press the shutter button halfway to check if the flash is ready (symbol lit).

How to use the self-timer?

Press the self-timer button (⏲) to activate or deactivate. A symbol appears on the screen. The indicator blinks for 10 seconds, then the photo is taken. The self-timer deactivates after each shot.

How to take a macro photo?

Press the macro button () to activate the mode. The minimum distance is 20 cm at wide-angle and 50 cm at telephoto. Frame and take the photo.

How to record a video?

Select Video mode in the virtual dial (press OK/Menu then choose the camera icon). Press the shutter button to start recording, press again to stop. Sound is not recorded.

How to transfer photos to a computer?

Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera in playback mode. Under Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS 9/X, the camera is recognized as a removable drive. Copy the image files. For Windows 98, install the USB driver first.

What to do if the screen shows 'BATTERY EMPTY'?

The batteries are dead. Replace them with new batteries (CR-V3 or AA). Preferably use alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries are not compatible.

How to delete a photo?

In playback mode, select the photo with the arrow buttons. Press OK/Menu, choose ERASE, then confirm with YES. Protected photos cannot be erased by this method.

USER MANUAL Camedia D540 Zoom OLYMPUS

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 4

MENU FUNCTIONS 16

SHOOTING BASICS 22

ADVANCED SHOOTING 29

PLAYBACK 30

PRINT RESERVATION /DIRECT PRINT 35

DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER ..... 37

ERROR CODES 39

SPECIFICATIONS 40

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the “Reference Manual” on CD-ROM.

For connection to the PC or installation of provided software, refer to the Software Installation Guide included in the CD-ROM package.

■ 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.
These instructions are only a basic manual. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : D-540ZOOM/C-310ZOOM/X-100

Trade Name : OLYMPUS

Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.

Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000

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.

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).

GETTING STARTED

NAMES OF PARTS

Shutter button Zoom lever (W/T• Flash OLYMPUS Self-timer lamp Lens Extends automatically when you set the shooting mode. USB connector cover USB connector Card slot Card cover Strap eyelet USB connector DC-IN jack cover DC-IN jack

Arrow pad

Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also used as direction buttons. and indicate which button to be pressed.

Shooting mode button

(○: V i r t u a l D Macro button ) Flash mode button ( ) OK/Menu button ( OK ) Self-timer button ( )

Power switch QUICK VIEW button Viewfinder Monitor Arrow pad Battery compartment cover Tripod socket

Power switch Play back mode OFF Shooting mode Lock button

MONITOR INDICATIONS

Shooting mode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +2.0 11 12 13 14 15 H: 2048×153615 Still picture

1 2 5 6 8 9 Movie 11 12 13 15 HQ 00:36

	Items Indications
1	Shooting mode , , , ,
2	Battery check,
3	Green lamp	○
4	Flash standbyCamera movement warning/Flash charge
5	Macro mode,
6	Flash mode, ,
7	Sequential shooting,
8	Self - timer
9	Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
10	Resolution	2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480, etc.
11	Exposure compensation	-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
12	White balance
13	AF target mark	[ ]
14	Memory gauge
15	Number of storable still picturesRemaining recording time	1500:36

Playback mode

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

1 2 x10 SIZE: 2048x1536 04.12.10 12:30 FILE: 100-0016 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Still picture Movie

2 SIZE: 320x240 10 3 4 5 7 8 9

	Items Indications
1	Print reservation,Number of prints
2	Battery check ,
3	P ro t e c t
4	Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
5	Resolution	2048 × 1536, 1600 × 1200, 640 × 480, etc
6	Exposure compensation	-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
7	White balance WB AUTO, , , ,
8	Date and time '04.02.10 12:30
9	File number (still picture),Number of framesElapsed time/Total recording time (movie)	100-0016,1600:00/00:15
10	Movie

Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.

The indication is not displayed during movie recording.

graph LR
    A["Before shooting\n(Gauge is off)"] --> B["One picture taken\n(Lit)"]
    B --> C["Two or more taken\n(Lit)"]
    C --> D["Wait\nNo more pictures can be taken (Fully lit).\nWait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot."]
    B --> E["Shoot Shoot Shoot *"]
    C --> E
    D --> E

Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.

graph LR
    A["Lit (Green) Blinks (Red)<br>(The indicator turns off after a while.)"] --> B[" "]
    B --> C["&quot;BATTERY EMPTY&quot;<br>is displayed."]
    D["Remaining power level: high."] --> E["Remaining power level: low.<br>Prepare new batteries."] --> F["Remaining power level: exhausted.<br>Replace with a new batteries."] --> G["End"]

ATTACHING THE STRAP

1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet.

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

LOADING THE BATTERIES

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1 Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF.

Power switch

OFF

2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of Ⓐ

- The battery compartment cover is unlocked and opened in the direction of Ⓑ

- Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

Battery compartment cover A B

3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.

The battery insertion direction mark is provided inside of the battery compartment.

When using AA (R6) batteries When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack

Battery insertion direction mark LR6x2 or CR-V3x1

There is a mark showing the correct way to insert the AA batteries on the bottom of the camera.

VSWIO SPARACO

When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack, insert it in the direction as shown in the illustration.

4 Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down Ⓒ and slide it in the direction shown Ⓓ.

- 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 it in the direction indicated by D.

Diagram of a digital camera with labeled parts C and D indicating directional movement or operation.

Important

• CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged.
• Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

INSERTING A CARD

"Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.

1 Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF.

Power switch OFF

2 Open the card cover.

3 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration.

• Insert the card while keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way.
• 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.

Notch Contact area

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The position of the card inserted correctly

4 Close the card cover securely.

Removing the card

Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF.

- Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out.

Note

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

When shooting pictures (Shooting mode)

Power on: Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.

The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor.

Power switch OFF Lock button

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Power off: Slide the power switch to OFF.

The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.)

Power switch

OFF

• Even if the monitor is turned off, the battery power is consumed unless the power switch is located at OFF.

Power on: Slide the power switch to .

The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed.

If no pictures have been taken yet, or the xD-Picture Card is empty, the message "NO PICTURE" is displayed on the monitor.

Power switch

OFF

Power off: Slide the power switch to OFF.

The monitor and the camera turn off.

Power switch

OFF

• Even if the monitor is turned off, the battery power is consumed unless the power switch is located at OFF.

SELECTING A LANGUAGE

1 Slide the power switch to expressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Press

- The top menu is displayed.

3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press.
5 Press to select, and press.

- The green frame moves to the selected item.

6 Press to select a language, and press.
7 Press again to exit the menu.
8 Slide the power switch to OFF.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

1 Slide the power switch to expressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Press

- The top menu is displayed.

3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press.
5 Press to select, and press.

- The green frame moves to the selected item.

6 Press 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

• 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 to set the year, and press to move to the month setting.

• To move back to the previous setting, press
• 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 24-hour time system ("2 p.m." would be "14:00").

9 Press

- For a more accurate setting, press when the time signal hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.

10 Slide the power switch to OFF.

Note

- The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 3 days.

MENU FUNCTIONS

TYPES OF MENUS

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 how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens.

graph TD
    A["Press"] --> B["The top menu is displayed."]
    C["OK/Menu button"] --> D["Arrow pad (图标)"]
    D --> E["WB"]
    E --> F["MODE MENU"]
    F --> G["MONITOR OFF"]
    G --> H["Select a menu using the arrow pad."]
    I["SHORTCUT MENUS"] --> J["Take you directly to the setting screens."]
    I --> K["Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen."]
    L["MODE MENUS"] --> M["Categorizes the settings into tabs."]
    L --> N["Displays the tabs of each menu."]
    L --> O["Select the desired tab on the left of the screen by pressing"]

How to use the menus

1 Press to display the top menu. Press .
2 Press to select a tab, and press.
3 Press to select an item, and press.
4 Press to select a setting. Press to complete setting.
Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status.

Shooting mode

WB

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

Sets the image quality and resolution.

Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

Movie : HQ, SQ

MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON)

Sets whether or not the monitor also goes on when the camera turns on. If the monitor is set to off, the top menu displays MONITOR ON when the camera turns on.

Runs through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when the camera is playing back still pictures.

MOVIE PLAYBACK

Plays back movies. It is displayed when a movie is selected.

INFO

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.

ERASE

Erases the selected still picture or movie.

The MODE MENU has 3 tabs. Press to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the "Reference Manual" on CD-ROM.

Shooting mode

graph LR
    A["CAMERA tab"] --> B["SET CARD"]
    C["CARD tab"] --> B
    D["SETUP tab"] --> B
    B --> E["DRIVE"]
    B --> F["PANORAMA"]
    B --> G["DIGITAL ZOOM OFF"]
    B --> H["OK"]

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CAMERA tab
	Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure compensation).
DIGITAL ZOOM	Enables the zoom shooting at larger magnification than the maximum optical zoom.
	Allows pictures to be taken as close as 2 cm/0.8" from the subject.
DRIVE	Selects a shooting mode from (Single-frame shooting) and (Sequential shooting).
PANORAMA	Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.

CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats a card.
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.
REC VIEW	Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card.
FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned.
PIXEL MAPPING	Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.
	Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
	Sets the date and time.

PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab

PLAY tab
	Protects pictures from accidental erasure.
	Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
	Stores print reservation information on the card.

EDIT tab
	Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file.
INDEX Creates	an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.

CARD tab
CARD SETUP	Erases all image data stored on the card. (ALL ERASE, FORMAT)

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.
	Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
	Sets the date and time.
	Selects the number of frames in the index display.

SHOOTING BASICS

Shooting mode

This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. This camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.

The factory default setting of the shooting mode is PROGRAM AUTO. For normal shooting which does not require any special setting or effect, you do not need to follow this procedure.

1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Press Ⓗ (○).

- The screen for selecting the shooting mode (virtual dial) is displayed.

P MODE PROGRAM AUTO SELECT→+→ GO→OK

Virtual dial screen

3 Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following.

- Press to select the mode.

4 Press OK

- The shooting mode is set, and the virtual dial screen disappears. Even if the button is not pressed, the mode will be set and the screen will disappear.

P PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting)

Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes the settings for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode and metering, can be adjusted manually.

(Portrait)

Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

(Landscape + Portrait)

Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the landscape. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

(Landscape)

Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

(Night scene)

Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing. In this mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. If you use the flash, you can take pictures of both the subject and the background.

(Self portrait)

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens at yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the Wide position and cannot be changed.

(Movie)

Lets you record movies. The camera maintains the correct focus and exposure even if your subject moves. You cannot record movies with sound.

TAKING STILL PICTURES

You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.

1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor.

• You can take pictures using the viewfinder, with the monitor turned off.
• When the monitor is off, the green lamp and mark are not displayed.

3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus.

• Focus and exposure are locked, when the green lamp lights steadily. (Focus Lock)
• When the flash is ready to fire, the mark lights.

4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The camera takes the picture.
- The BUSY bar is displayed while the picture is stored on the card. The next shooting is available when the display goes off.

IF CORRECT FOCUS CANNOT BE

OBTAINED (FOCUS LOCK)

When correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.

1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.

- When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

P [ ] HO:2048×153630

AF target mark

3 Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp lights.

• When the green lamp lights steadily, the focus and the exposure are locked.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

4 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot.

P [ ] HQ 2048x153630

Green lamp

5 Press the shutter button fully.

RECORDING MOVIES

You can record movies with this camera. You can play back the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be recorded.

1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Press (8) to display the virtual dial screen.

3 Press to select, then press.

• Movie recording is set and the camera returns to the shooting mode.
• On the monitor, the mark and the remaining recording time of the current memory card are displayed.

4 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor.

5 Press the shutter button halfway.

6 Press the shutter button fully to start recording.

• When recording a movie, the camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure according to the moving subject.
• During movie recording, lights red.

7 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

- When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.

• During movie recording, the flash and super macro mode are disabled.
• It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.
• The maximum recordable time varies depending on the conditions such as the record mode.

ZOOMING IN ON A SUBJECT (OPTICAL ROOM)

Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm - 114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 10×.

1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Push/pull the zoom lever while observing the subject on the monitor.

3 Take the picture.

• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.

USING THE FLASH

1 Slide the power switch to expressing and holding the lock button.

• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Press ⚙️ (⚡ ).

• The current flash setting is displayed.

3 Press (1) to change the flash mode to your desired setting.

• Each time you press , the flash mode changes in the following sequence: "Auto-flash" - " Red-eye reduction flash" - " Fill-in flash" - " Flash off".

4 Press the shutter button halfway.

- When the flash is set to fire, the mark remains lit.

5 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Auto-flash (No indication)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

Red-eye reduction flash ( )

The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash.

Fill-in flash ( )

The flash fires regardless of the available light.

Flash off ( )

The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.

USING THE SELF-TIMER

This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod on set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting.

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1 Set the power switch at .

- The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Press ☑ ( ) .

- The current self-timer setting is displayed.

3 Press ( ) to switch the self-timer mode on or off.

- The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is pressed. When the self-timer mode is selected, is displayed on the monitor.

4 Take the picture.

- The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, and starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds with a beep sound, the picture is taken.

- The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

ADVANCED SHOOTING

SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING

This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (approximately 12 pictures at 1.5 frames per second only by sequential shooting in SQ2 mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking pictures of a moving subject. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. You can also erase the unwanted shots afterwards.

MENU FUNCTIONS - Mode menus

MACRO MODE SHOOTING

Use the macro mode to shoot proximal subjects (W:20cm to 50cm/T:50cm to 90cm).

1 Set the power switch at .
2 Press (△)
3 Press ( ) to switch the macro mode on or off.
4 Take a picture.

VIEWING STILL PICTURES

1 Set the power switch at .

- The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)

2 Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Displays the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.

3 Set the power switch at OFF.

- The monitor and camera turn off.

QUICK VIEW

This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly.

1 Press QUICK VIEW button while in the shooting mode.
2 Press the shutter button halfway or QUICK VIEW button to return to the shooting mode.

Close-up playback

Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size.

1 Set the power switch at .

- The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.(Single-frame playback)

2 Use the arrow pad to display the still picture you want to enlarge.

- You cannot enlarge pictures with

3 Pull the zoom lever toward .T ^Q

- The magnification increases each time the zoom lever is pulled.

- To return the picture to the original size (1x), push the zoom lever toward w.

Index display

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

1 Set the power switch at .

- The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.(Single-frame playback)

2 Push the zoom lever toward to enter the index display mode.

- Use the arrow pad to select the picture.

- To return to the single-frame playback, pull the zoom lever toward

MOVIE PLAYBACKVIEWING MOVIES

1 Set the power switch at .

- The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.(Single-frame playback)

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with .

3 Press OK

- The top menu is displayed.

4 Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK.

5 Press to select PLAYBACK, and press.

- The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie.

- Fast forward/fast rewind functions are available during playback.

: Fast forward. Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20.
: Fast rewind. Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20.

- The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed again after playback ends. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME :

Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time.

EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.

Press to select from PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT,

and press

When FRAME BY FRAME is selected

: Displays the first frame of the movie.

: Displays the last frame of the movie.

: Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down.

: Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by holding the button down.

: Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu.

PROTECTING PICTURES

You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them.

1 Set the power switch at .

- The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.(Single-frame playback)

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect.

3 Press

- The top menu is displayed.

4 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → oₙ, and press 🔒.

5 Press 🔒 to select ON, and press Ⓞ.

- To cancel protection, select OFF.

- Press again to exit the menu.

Note

- Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they are all erased when you execute format.

ERASING PICTURES

This function enables you to erase recorded pictures. You can choose the single-frame erase or the all-frame erase.

Note

• You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures.
• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Be careful not to accidentally erase pictures you want to keep.

Single-frame erase

This function erases only the picture displayed on the monitor. The all-frame erase function can be used to erase all the pictures on the card at once.

1 Set the power switch at .

- The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.(Single-frame playback)

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.

3 Press.

- The top menu is displayed.

4 Press to select ERASE.

5 Press to select YES, and press.

- The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

All-frame erase

1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press.

2 Press to select ALL ERASE, and press.

3 Press to select YES, and press.

- All the pictures are erased.

CARD SETUP FORMATTING CARDS

This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera.

All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you transfer important data to a PC before formatting a card in use.

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press 🔒

• Shooting mode The FORMAT screen is displayed.
• Playback mode The CARD SETUP screen is displayed.

2 If the FORMAT screen is displayed, press to select YES. If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, press to select FORMAT, and press. When the FORMAT screen appears, press to select YES.

3 Press - The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.

PRINT RESERVATION /DIRECT PRINT

WITH PRINT RESERVATION (DPOF)

DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is the format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.

If a card containing print reservation data is taken to a print shop that supports the DPOF format, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF reservations. Or pictures can be printed out at home on a personal DPOF-compatible printer.

All-frame reservation

Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included.

Single-frame reservation

Use this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame you want to print and set the desired number of copies.

Resetting the print reservation data

This function allows you to reset all the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the card.

DIRECT PRINT (PictBridge)

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly without the use of a computer.

PictBridge is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

PRINT Prints the selected picture.

ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored on the card.

MULTI PRINT Prints one picture in multiple layout format.

ALL INDEX Prints an index of all the pictures stored on the card.

PRINT ORDER Prints the pictures according to the print reservation data on the card. If no print reservations have been made, this option is not available.

Options for the print mode and other settings

• Available options for some settings such as the print mode and paper size may differ depending on the type of printer. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your printer.

For more details, refer to the "Reference Manual" on CD-ROM.

DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER

By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details of the procedures in the chart, refer to the "Reference Manual" on the software CD. Also refer to the "Software Installation Guide" included in the CD-ROM package.

graph TD
    A["Identifying the OS"] --> B["Windows 98/98 SE (Second Edition)"]
    A --> C["Windows Me/2000/XP"]
    A --> D["Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2/OSX * For OS 8.6, see below."]
    B --> E["Installing the USB driver for Windows 98"]
    C --> F["Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable"]
    D --> G["Confirming the computer recognizes the camera"]
    E --> H["Downloading image files"]
    F --> H
    G --> H
    H --> I["Disconnecting the USB cable"]

* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.).
- Windows 95/NT 4.0
• Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95
• Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5 installed at the factory)
- Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no factory installed OS.

- You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals.

• QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on the provided software CD.
• If you want to process images, make sure to download them to your computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.

FOR OTHER OS USERS

Users running other OS cannot use the provided USB cable to connect the camera directly to a computer.

● Windows 95 ● Windows NT ● Mac OS before OS 9

You can download images directly to your computer using a PC card adapter.

graph TD
    A["Does your computer have a USB interface? Is there a port marked on your computer?"] --> B{Is your OS one of the following?}
    B -->|Yes| C["Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable."]
    B -->|No| D["Use the optional USB reader/writer. *Certain card readers may not be compatible with Mac OS X. Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information."]
    E["En"] --> F["No"]
    F --> G["Is your OS one of the following?"]
    G --> H["Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Mac OS 9 / X"]
    G --> I["Yes"]

Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot?

graph TD
    A["No"] --> B{Yes}
    B --> C["Use the optional PC card adapter.<br>*Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or lower."]

Consult your nearest Olympus representative.

For more details, refer to the "Reference Manual" on CD-ROM. For connection to the PC, refer to the "Software Installation Guide" included in the CD-ROM package.

ERROR CODES

Monitor indication	Possible cause Corrective action
NO CARD	The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.	Insert a card or insert a different card.If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.
CARD ERROR	There is a problem with the card.	This card cannot be used. Insert a new card.
WRITE-PROTECT	Writing to the card is prohibited.	Read-only setting is applied to the card by a PC. Cancel the setting using the PC.
CARD FULL	The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no more information such as print reservation can be recorded.	Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.
NO PICTURE	There are no pictures on the card.	The card contains no pictures. Record pictures.
PICTUREERROR	The selected picture has a problem, therefore it cannot be played back on this camera.	Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged.
CARD-COVER OPEN	The card cover is open. Close the card cover.	The card is not formatted. Format the card.All data on the card is deleted.
	The card is not formatted. Format the card.	Load the new batteries.
BATTERY EMPTY	The camera does not operate because the battery power runs out.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)

Recording system

Still picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF))

Applicable : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), standards PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge

Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support

Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 - 512MB)

No. of storable pictures

When a 16MB card : Approx. 6 frames (SHQ: 2048 × 1536) used Approx. 20 frames (HQ: 2048 × 1536) Approx. 32 frames (SQ1: 1600 × 1200) Approx. 165 frames (SQ2: 640 × 480)

No. of effective pixels : 3,200,000 pixels

Image pickup device : 1/2.7" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 pixels (gross)

Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm, f2.9 to 5.0, 7 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm camera)

Photometric system : Digital ESP metering

Shutter speed : 1 to 1/2000 sec. (Night Scene mode: 2sec)

Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to (W), 0.9 m (3.0 ft.) to (T) (normal) 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) (W), 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 0.9 m (3.0 ft.) (T) (macro mode)

Viewfinder : Optical real image viewfinder

Monitor : 1.8" TFT color LCD display, 85,000 pixels

Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B)

Automatic calendar : 2000 up to 2099 system

Operating environment

Temperature : 0^ C to 40^ C ( 32^ F to 104^ F) (operation) - 20^ C to 60^ C (- 4^ F to 140^ F) (storage)

Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)

Power supply : 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. AC adapter (optional) Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

Dimensions : 102 mm (W) × 55.5 mm (H) × 36.5 mm (D) (4" × 2.2" × 1.4") (excluding protrusions)

Weight : 150 g (0.3 lb.) (without batteries or card)

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

GUIDE RAPIDE DE DÉMARRAGE 44

FONCTIONS DU MENU 56

PRISE DE VUES – INSTRUCTIONS DE BASE ..... 62

PRISE DE VUE ÉLABORÉE 69

AFFICHAGE 70

RÉSERVATION D'IMPRESSION/

IMPRESSION DIRECTE.... 75

TRANSFERT DES PHOTOS VERS UN ORDINATEUR.... 77

CODES D'ERREUR 79

CARACTÉRISTIQUES 80

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Adresse : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A.

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MISE EN MARCHE/ARRÊT

Onglet PLAY [LECTURE] Onglet EDIT Onglet CARD [CARTE] Onglet SETUP [CONFIG]

SI UNE MISE AU POINT SATISFAISANTE EST IMPOSSIBLE (MÉMORISATION DE LA MISE AU POINT)

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Adresse : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville,

New York11747-3157, USA

Telefonnummer : 1-631-844-5000

WORLD ENGLISH

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GRABACIÓN DE VÍDEOS

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    A["No"] --> B
    C["Sí"] --> D

Conector exterior : Jack DC-IN, conector USB (mini-B)

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Technical Support (USA)

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Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm

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