X-450 - Camera OLYMPUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Compact digital camera
Brand	Olympus
Model	X-450
Effective Resolution	3.2 megapixels
Sensor	CCD 1/2.7", 3.34 million total pixels
Lens	Olympus 5.8–17.4 mm (equiv. 38–114 mm in 35 mm), f/2.9–5.0
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	Up to 12x (combined)
LCD Screen	1.5", TFT color, 130,000 pixels
Internal Memory	12 MB
Storage Media	xD-Picture Card (16–512 MB)
Power Supply	2 AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries (optional AC adapter)
Dimensions (W×H×D)	87.5 × 62.5 × 38.5 mm (without protrusions)
Weight	140 g (without batteries or card)
Shooting Modes	P-Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Self Portrait, Video
Flash	Built-in, modes: auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in, off. Range: 0.2–3.8 m (W), 0.5–2.2 m (T)
Shutter Speed	1–1/2000 s (2 s in Night Scene mode)
Exposure Compensation	±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Self-timer	10 s
Video Recording	QuickTime Motion JPEG, max resolution 320×240
Connectivity	USB (mini-B), VIDEO OUT, DC input
Menu Languages	French, English, German, Spanish, Japanese, etc.
Care and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Do not disassemble. Avoid shocks and moisture. Use only recommended batteries.

Frequently Asked Questions - X-450 OLYMPUS

How to insert batteries into the camera?

Make sure the camera is off. Open the battery cover by holding the lock button. Insert two AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, observing the indicated polarities. Close the cover by pushing it until it clicks. Do not use manganese or CR-V3 lithium batteries.

How to set the date and time?

Turn on the camera, press the MENU button. Use the arrow keys to select the calendar icon. Choose the date format, then set the year, month, day, and time with the △▽ keys. Press OK to confirm. For maximum accuracy, press OK when the clock reaches 00 seconds.

How to use the flash?

In shooting mode, press the flash mode button (lightning bolt). Use the arrow keys to select the mode: auto (no indicator), red-eye reduction (eye), fill-in (flash), or off (circle with line). Press OK to confirm. The flash fires according to the selected mode. The range is 0.2 to 3.8 m at wide angle and 0.5 to 2.2 m at telephoto.

How to delete one or more photos?

In playback mode, select the photo with the arrow keys. Press the delete button (trash can). Confirm with YES. To delete all photos, go to the menu, choose MEMORY SETUP (or CARD SETUP) then ALL ERASE. Protected photos cannot be deleted.

How to transfer photos to a computer?

Install the included OLYMPUS Master software from the CD-ROM. Connect the camera to the computer via USB cable. The camera must be in playback mode. The software detects the camera and allows you to download the photos. You can also use an xD card reader.

What to do if the memory card is full?

Delete unwanted photos or replace the card with another. If the internal memory is full, insert an xD-Picture Card to continue shooting. You can also transfer photos to a computer to free up space.

How to use the self-timer?

In shooting mode, press the button with the clock icon (◀ button). Select ON with the arrow keys and press OK to confirm. Frame your shot and press the shutter button fully. The self-timer lamp blinks for about 10 seconds then the photo is taken. The self-timer turns off after each shot.

How to focus on a difficult subject?

If autofocus cannot lock (green lamp blinks), use focus lock. Place the AF marks on a subject at the same distance, press the shutter button halfway to lock focus, then recompose and press fully. This helps photograph low-contrast subjects or in low light.

How to use the zoom?

In shooting mode, use the zoom button (W/T). Press T to zoom in (telephoto) and W to zoom out (wide angle). The zoom bar appears on screen. The red area indicates digital zoom (beyond 3x optical zoom).

How to take close-up (macro) photos?

Press the macro mode button (flower). Use the arrow keys to choose between macro mode (one flower) for distances of 20 to 50 cm at wide angle, or super macro (two flowers) for distances up to 2 cm. Press OK to confirm. In super macro mode, zoom is fixed at wide angle.

USER MANUAL X-450 OLYMPUS

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 4

MENU FUNCTIONS 18

SHOOTING....21

Shooting mode. 21

Taking still pictures 23

If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) . . . . 24

Recording movies 25

Zooming in on a subject. 26

Using the flash 27

Macro mode shooting 28

Using the self-timer 29

Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) 30

PLAYBACK 31

Viewing still pictures. 31

Close-up playback 32

Index display 32

Viewing movies 33

Protecting pictures 33

Erasing pictures 34

PRINT RESERVATION/DIRECT PRINT 35

DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER ..... 36

ERROR CODES 37

SPECIFICATIONS 38

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

■ 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-535 ZOOM/C-370 ZOOM/X-450

Trade Name : OLYMPUS

Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.

Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville,

New York 11747-9058 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 Power switch Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Extends automatically when the power switch is pressed. VIDEO OUT jack Connector cover Battery compartment/ card cover USB connector Tripod socket DC-IN jack Lock button

Monitor Shooting button ( ) Orange lamp Green lamp Playback button ( )

Zoom button (W/T• Strap eyelet Erase button (⑤) Menu button (③) Flash mode button (④) Mode dial Arrow pad (△ ▽ ◀ ◀ ◀)

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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.

Self-timer button () Reset button (RESET) OK RESET Exposure compensation button ( ) Macro mode button ( ) OK button ( ) OK

MONITOR INDICATIONS

Shooting mode

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Still picture

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Movie

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	Items Indications
1	Battery check,
2	Green lamp	[mmol]
3	Flash standbyCamera movement warning/ Flash charge
4	Shooting mode, , , ,
5	Macro mode,
6	Flash mode, ,
7	S e l f - t i m e r
8	Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0
9	Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
10	Resolution	2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480, etc.
11	AF target mark	[ ]
12	Current memory *	[IN], [xD]
13	Number of storable still picturesRemaining recording time	500:36

* The [IN] indicator is displayed when you are storing pictures in the camera's internal memory. The [xD] indicator is displayed when the card is inserted.

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Still picture Movie

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	Items Indications
1	Battery check,
2	Current memory * [IN], [xD]
3	Print reservation, Number of prints	x 10
4	File number 100-0018
5	P ro t e c t
6	Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
7	Resolution	2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480, etc.
8	Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0
9	Date and time '04.10.10 12:30
10	Number of frames Elapsed time/Total recording time (movie)	18 00:00/00:15
11	Movie

* The [IN] indicator is displayed when you are storing pictures in the camera's internal memory. The [xD] indicator is displayed when the card is inserted.

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.

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    A["Device 1"] --> B["Device 2"]
    B --> C["Device 3"]

Lit (Green) (The indicator turns off after a while)

Remaining power level: high.

Blinks (Red)

Remaining power level: low. Prepare new batteries.

The green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera blink.

Remaining power level: exhausted. Replace with new batteries.

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

Important

Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries and lithium battery packs (CR-V3) cannot be used.

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.
- The green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera are off.
• The lens is not extended.

Orange lamp Monitor Green lamp

2 Holding the lock button, slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of .and then lift it in the direction of .B

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.
• With the bottom of the camera facing up, open the battery compartment/card cover as shown in the illustration.

Lock button A B

Battery compartment/card cover

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

- The battery insertion direction is indicated in the battery compartment and on the bottom of the camera.

Diagram of a camera with two batteries and a device housing, showing internal components and a downward arrow indicating a process (no text or symbols present)

4 Holding the batteries down with the battery compartment/card cover, close the cover in the direction of and slide it in the direction of

- If the battery compartment/card cover is hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment/card cover shut, press the mark firmly and push it in the direction of .D

Diagram of a digital camera with labeled parts (C, D) and internal components, showing assembly or installation steps.

ABOUT THE INTERNAL MEMORY AND THE CARD

Images taken are stored in the internal memory.

You can also use an optional xD-Picture Card (referred to as "card" in this manual) to store images. The card has greater capacity than the internal memory, and so, is able to store more images. The card is convenient, for example, when you are traveling and you want to take a lot of pictures.

Internal memory basics

The internal memory corresponds to a film of normal camera for recording pictures you have taken.

Pictures recorded and stored in the internal memory can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. The internal memory cannot be replaced or removed from the camera.

Relationship between the internal memory and the card

The monitor displays which type of the memory (internal or card) is being used for shooting and displaying images.

Shooting mode Playback mode

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Monitor indications	Shooting mode Playback mode
[IN]	Stores to the internal memory. Plays the images stored in the internal memory.
[xD]	Stores to the card. Plays the images stored on the card.

• The internal memory and the card cannot be used at the same time.
• When the card is inserted, the internal memory is disabled.
• When you want to use the internal memory, remove the card.

INSERTING A CARD (OPTIONAL)

An optional card (xD-Picture Card) is available for this camera.

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.
- The green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera are off.
• The lens is not extended.

Orange lamp Monitor Green lamp

2 Holding the lock button, slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of and then lift it in the direction of B

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.
• With the bottom of the camera facing up, open the battery compartment/card cover as shown in the illustration.

Lock button Battery compartment/card cover A B

Inserting the card

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.

Index area Notch

Removing the card

3 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.

Note

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

- Hold the card straight and pull it out.

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4 Holding the batteries down with the battery compartment/card cover, close the cover in the direction of ⓐ and slide it in the direction of Ⓓ

- If the battery compartment/card cover is hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment/card cover shut, press the mark firmly and push it in the direction of .D

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Power on: Press the power switch.

The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. The orange lamp lights.

The camera is ready for shooting (shooting mode).

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Power off: Press the power switch.

The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.) The orange lamp goes out.

TIPS

• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 30 seconds. The monitor switches off automatically. Press the shutter button, or to turn the monitor on. You can select the length of time after which the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode.
- If the camera is not operated for 15 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume operation, turn on the power again.

Switching between the shooting mode and the playback mode

Shooting button ( ) Shutter button Orange lamp Green lamp Playback button ( )

Switching to the shooting mode (Shooting mode)

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• The object is displayed on the monitor.
  • The orange lamp lights.

Press the Press the on the shutter button.

Switching to the playback mode (Playback mode)

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• The last taken picture is displayed on the monitor.
• The green lamp on the camera lights.

SELECTING A LANGUAGE

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Press

- The menu screen is displayed.

3 Press on the arrow pad to select [].

- The selected item is displayed in yellow.

4 Press or ▶

5 Press to select a language, and press.

6 Press to exit the menu.

7 Press the power switch to turn the camera off.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Press

- The menu screen is displayed.

3 Press on the arrow pad to select [].

- The selected item is displayed in yellow.

4 Press or

5 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.

6 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.

7 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").

8 Press OK

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

9 Press to exit the menu.

10 Press the power switch to turn the camera off.

- The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day.

MENU FUNCTIONS

HOW TO USE THE MENUS

When you turn on the camera and press ,the menu is displayed on the monitor. From this menu, you can configure various settings of the camera.

1 Press to display the menu.

Menu button ( ) OK button ( ) Arrow pad ( )

About the menu screen

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2 Press to select an item, and press or . OK
3 Press to select a setting. Press or to complete the setting.
4 Press to exit the menu and return to the shooting status.

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2/2 SLEEP ▶ 30sec VIDEO OUT ▶ NTSC TM MEMORY FORMAT ▶ PIXEL MAPPING ▶ EXIT

	Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture : [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1], [SQ2] Movie : [HQ], [SQ]
BACKUP	Copies images stored in the internal memory to the card. This setting is not available when the card is not inserted.
	Sets the date and time.
	Selects a language for on-screen display.
SLEEP	Sets the time period that the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode.
VIDEO OUT	Selects [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV's video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.
MEMORY FORMAT(CARD FORMAT)	Formats the internal memory or the card.
PIXEL MAPPING	Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.

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

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2/3 MEMORY SETUP 2004.01.01 ENGLISH EXIT

SLEEP 30sec VIDEO OUT NTSC 9 EXIT

	Runs through all saved pictures one after another. Select a single slide show with [ ] on [ ] for a continuous slide show.
BACKUP	Copies images stored in the internal memory to the card. This setting is not available when the card is not inserted.
	Stores print reservation information on the card. This setting is not available when the card is not inserted.
	Protects pictures from accidental erasure.
	Rotates pictures [ ] (clockwise) or [ ] (counterclockwise).
MEMORY SETUP (CARD SETUP)	Erases all images/data stored in the internal memory or on the card.
	Sets the date and time.
	Selects a language for on-screen display.
SLEEP	Sets the time period that the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode.
VIDEO OUT	Selects [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV's video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.
	Selects the number of frames in the index display.

SHOOTING

SHOOTING MODE

This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies.

To take still pictures, use the mode dial to select one of the shooting modes. Each mode already has the optimal settings for its purpose and conditions.

You can change the mode with the camera turned on.

As you set the mode dial, the description for each mode is displayed on the monitor.

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Mode dial

P-AUTO PROGRAM AUTO

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

PORTRAIT

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

LANDSCAPE

Suitable for taking pictures 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 your subject and the night 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 focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. You cannot record movies with sound.

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TAKING STILL PICTURES

You can take still pictures simply by pressing the shutter button as you look at the monitor.

The recorded picture will be stored on the card if you have inserted one, or in the internal memory if you have not inserted a card.

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Turn the mode dial to select , P-AUTO or

3 Position the AF target mark on the subject while looking at the monitor and decide on composition.

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

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

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

• The camera takes the picture.
- The orange lamp blinks while the picture is being stored in the internal memory or on the card. The next shot is available when the orange lamp stops blinking.

IF CORRECT FOCUS CANNOT BE OBTAINED (FOCUS LOCK)

When the subject to be focused is not on the AF target mark (not positioned in the center of the composition), you can use the following steps to obtain the correct focus on the subject. This operation is referred to as "focus lock".

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Turn the mode dial and select a shooting mode.

3 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.

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4 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.

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

6 Press the shutter button fully.

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RECORDING MOVIES

You can record movies with this camera. You can playback the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be recorded. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised.

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Turn the mode dial to .

- The remaining recording time of the internal memory or the card is displayed.

3 Decide on composition.

- You can use the zoom button to enlarge the subject.

4 Press the shutter button halfway.

5 Press the shutter button fully to start recording.

• The camera fixes the focus and zoom.
• During movie recording, lights red.

6 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.
• If the internal memory or the card still has free space, the remaining recording time is displayed and the camera is ready to shoot the next movie.

• During movie recording, the flash is disabled.
• If your remaining recording time is shorter than usual, try formatting the internal memory and/or the card with the camera before using it.

ZOOMING IN ON A SUBJECT

Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x 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 12x.

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Press the zoom button.

Wide-angle: Press the zoom button toward W to zoom out.

Telephoto: Press the zoom button toward T to zoom in.

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The cursor moves left and right on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification.

- The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. The red area of the zoom indicator indicates the digital zoom. The digital zoom is available when the cursor is reached the red area as pressing the zoom button toward T.

3 Take the picture.

• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
- Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

USING THE FLASH

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Press flash mode button ( ).

- Flash setting screen is displayed.

3 Press to select the flash mode, and press. OK

• You can also set by pressing repeatedly.
• If not used for about 3 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears.

4 Press the shutter button halfway.

- When the flash is set to fire, the mark lights steadily.

5 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Flash working range

W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.8 m (0.7 ft. to 12.5 ft.)

T (max.): Approx. 0.5 m to 2.2 m (1.6 ft. to 7.2 ft.)

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.

MACRO MODE SHOOTING

Macro shooting 🎨 : Use when shooting subjects close to you (W: 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.)/T: 50 cm to 90 cm 1.6 ft. to 3.0 ft.)).

Super macro shooting ( ) Use when shooting subjects as close as 2 cm/0.8".

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Press (▷)

- The setting screen for the macro shooting is displayed.

3 Press to select macro mode, and press . OK

- If not used for about 3 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears.

4 Take the picture.

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 or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting.

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Press ◀ Ⓧ ).

- The self-timer setting screen is displayed.

3 Press to select [ON], and press.

- If not used for about 3 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears.

4 Take the picture.

• The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, and starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.
• In the movie mode, press the shutter button again to stop the shooting.
• Press to stop the self-timer once activated.
• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

VARYING THE IMAGE BRIGHTNESS (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor.

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Press △ (Z).

- The setting screen for the exposure compensation is displayed.

3 Press to select the exposure compensation value, and press OK

• Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ - ] value to darken the image.
• If not used for about 3 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears.

4 Take the picture.

PLAYBACK

VIEWING STILL PICTURES

When the card is inserted, the images stored on the card are displayed. To display the images stored in the internal memory, remove the card.

1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press

• Playback mode is set.
  • The green lamp on the camera lights.
• The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken (single-frame playback).

2 Use the arrow pad to playback other pictures.

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3 Press the power switch to turn the camera off.

• The monitor and camera turn off.
• The green lamp on the camera goes out.

CLOSE-UP PLAYBACK

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

1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press ☐.

• Playback mode is set.
  • The green lamp on the camera lights.

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

• You cannot enlarge pictures with
• In the index display, press the zoom button toward T ( ) to display the selected picture in full-screen mode (single-frame playback).

3 Press the zoom button toward T ().

• The magnification increases each time the zoom button is pressed toward T ( )
• To return the picture to the original size (1x), press the zoom button toward W ( )
• By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is displayed, you can shift the picture in the desired direction, enabling you to view a different portion.

INDEX DISPLAY

This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor.

1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press

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• Playback mode is set.
  • The green lamp on the camera lights.

2 Press the zoom button toward W ( ) to switch to the index display.

• Use the arrow pad to select the picture.
• To return to the single-frame playback, press the zoom button toward T ( ) or

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VIEWING MOVIES

1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press 📋.

• Playback mode is set.
  • The green lamp on the camera lights.

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with .

3 Press OK

• The movie is played back. When the playback ends, the display automatically returns to the playback mode.
• Press to stop the movie playback. Press to select [EXIT], and press OK

PROTECTING PICTURES

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

1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press ☐.

• Playback mode is set.
  • The green lamp on the camera lights.

2 Select [] from the menu, and press . OK
3 Press to select the picture to be protected.
4 Press to select [ON], and press . OK

- To cancel protection, select [OFF].

5 Press to select [EXIT], and press . OK

- Press to exit the menu.

Note

- Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase functions, but they are all erased when you format the internal memory or the card.

ERASING PICTURES

This function enables the camera to erase the recorded pictures. The “single-frame erase” function erases only the current frame on the screen. The “all-frame erase” function erases all frames stored in the internal memory or on the card.

• To erase the pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the card first.
• To erase the pictures stored on the card, you should insert the card first.

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.

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1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press 📋.

• Playback mode is set.
• The green lamp on the camera lights.

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.
3 Press
4 Press to select [YES], and press . OK

- The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

All-frame erase

1 In the playback mode, select [MEMORY SETUP] from the menu, and press OK

- When the card is inserted, select [CARD SETUP].

2 Press to select [ALL ERASE], and press . OK

3 Press to select [YES], and press . OK

- All the pictures are erased.

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.

Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert the card recording the images into the camera before making print reservation.

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

You can print one copy of all images stored on the card. Select whether the print date or time will also be included.

You cannot change the number of copies for this feature. If you want to change the number, first make the all-frame reservation, and then change the number of copies using the single-frame reservation function.

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 resets all the print reservation data for the pictures stored in the card. To cancel printing individually, use the single-frame reservation function.

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.

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.

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

DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER

For editing, and managing image files using with personal computer, install the OLYMPUS Master software on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. After install the OLYMPUS Master software, connect the camera to the personal computer with USB cable for downloading the images taken by the camera.

What is OLYMPUS Master?

OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following:

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Download images from the camera or other media

View images and movies

You can run a slideshow and play back movie.

Manage images

You can organize your images by shooting date on a calendar display and entering key words to help you find them easily.

Edit images

You can rotate images, trim them and change the size.

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Edit images with the filter and correction functions

Print images

You can print images and make indexes, calendars and postcards.

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

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.Pictures can be stored in the internal memory if no card is inserted.
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.
MEMORY FULL	There is no empty space in the internal memory, so it cannot record new data.	Insert a card and copy the pictures to the card, or erase unwanted pictures.Before erasing, download important images to a PC.
CARD FULL	The card is full. The print reservation or backing up of the internal memory is not allowed.	Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.
NO PICTURE	There are no pictures in the internal memory or the card.	The internal memory or the card contains no pictures. Record pictures.
PICTURE ERROR	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 battery compartment/ card cover is open.	Close the battery compartment/card cover.
	The card is not formatted.	Format the card.All data on the card will be deleted.

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 : Internal memory (12 MB), xD-Picture Card (16 – 512 MB)

No. of storable pictures

When an internal memory is used : Approx. 5 frames (SHQ : 2048 x 1536) Approx. 14 frames (HQ : 2048 x 1536) Approx. 18 frames (SQ1 : 1600 x 1200) Approx. 68 frames (SQ2 : 640 x 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 (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm camera)

Photometric system : Center-weighted metering

Shutter speed : 1 to 1/2000 sec. (NIGHT SCENE mode: 2 sec)

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 0.5m (1.6 ft.) (W), 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 0.9 m (3.0 ft.) (T) (macro mode)

Monitor : 1.5" TFT color LCD display, 130,000 pixels

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

Automatic calendar : 2004 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 : 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries.

AC adapter (optional) Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries and lithium battery packs (CR-V3) cannot be used.

Dimensions : 87.5 mm (W) x 62.5 mm (H) x 38.5 mm (D)

(3.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") (excluding protrusions)

Weight : 140 g (0.3 lb) (without batteries and/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 42

FONCTIONS DU MENU 56

PRISE DE VUES 59

Adresse : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058,

Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A.

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MISE EN MARCHE/ARRÊT

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OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.

Two Corporate Center Drive, Po Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A.

Tel. [phone]

Technical Support (USA)

24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/support

Phone customer support: Tel. [phone] (Toll-free)

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

(Monday to Friday) ET

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital

OLYMPUS EUROPA GMBH

Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany

Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Goods delivery: Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany

Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany

European Technical Customer Support:

Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com

or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER*: 00800 - 67 10 83 00

for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

* Please note some (mobile) phone services/provider do not permit access or request an additional prefix to +800 numbers.

For all not listed European Countries and in case that you can't get connected to the above mentioned number please make use of the following

CHARGED NUMBERS: +49 180 5 - 67 10 83 or +49 40 - 237 73 899

Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to Friday)