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INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CAMERA Ⅲ Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. Ⅲ We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. 1.Getting Started P.27 2.Shooting and Playback Basics P.51 3.Focusing P.75 4.Custom Photography P.87 5.Using Flash 6.Displaying, editing and erasing your pictures 7.Print settings P.123 P.137 P.157 8.Mode setup 9.Downloading Images to a Computer 10.Miscellaneous P.169 P.193 P.201
INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CAMERA Ⅲ Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. Ⅲ We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. 1.Getting Started P.27 2.Shooting and Playback Basics P.51 3.Focusing P.75 4.Custom Photography P.87 5.Using Flash 6.Displaying, editing and erasing your pictures 7.Print settings P.123 P.137 P.157 8.Mode setup 9.Downloading Images to a Computer 10.Miscellaneous P.169 P.193 P.201
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... Windows® is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. The standards for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by using this manual. Keep this manual are caused by erasing picture data. •Olympus reserves all rights to change without prior written permission from Olympus. •Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any request from a third person...
... Windows® is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. The standards for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by using this manual. Keep this manual are caused by erasing picture data. •Olympus reserves all rights to change without prior written permission from Olympus. •Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any request from a third person...
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...Checking the remaining battery charge 54 Checking SmartMedia card status (Card check 55 Checking the available shots/time 56 Adjusting the viewfinder 58 Holding the camera 58 Pressing the shutter button 59 Shooting ...60 Taking still pictures 60 Taking pictures using the monitor 63 Shooting movies 65 Checking and erasing ...76 Working range 77 Focusing on off-center subjects (Focus lock 78 Focusing faster (Full-time AF 79 Selecting a focusing area (AF MODE 81 Focusing manually (Manual focus 82 Focusing on close-up subjects (Macro mode 84 Zooming in further (Digital Zoom mode 85 16
...Checking the remaining battery charge 54 Checking SmartMedia card status (Card check 55 Checking the available shots/time 56 Adjusting the viewfinder 58 Holding the camera 58 Pressing the shutter button 59 Shooting ...60 Taking still pictures 60 Taking pictures using the monitor 63 Shooting movies 65 Checking and erasing ...76 Working range 77 Focusing on off-center subjects (Focus lock 78 Focusing faster (Full-time AF 79 Selecting a focusing area (AF MODE 81 Focusing manually (Manual focus 82 Focusing on close-up subjects (Macro mode 84 Zooming in further (Digital Zoom mode 85 16
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s A 3x zoom lens and a digital zoom lens with a 15x zoom. Simply connect the cable to easily download image data to capture high quality images. SmartMedia cards can also be used. * Depending on the camera. - s Quick Reference white balance and white balance correction have been added to the... list of the same quality achievable with a maximum magnification of 5x (recording size of 640 x 480) allow you to your shot. (Program, Aperture Priority mode, Shutter Priority mode and Manual). -...
s A 3x zoom lens and a digital zoom lens with a 15x zoom. Simply connect the cable to easily download image data to capture high quality images. SmartMedia cards can also be used. * Depending on the camera. - s Quick Reference white balance and white balance correction have been added to the... list of the same quality achievable with a maximum magnification of 5x (recording size of 640 x 480) allow you to your shot. (Program, Aperture Priority mode, Shutter Priority mode and Manual). -...
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...(Still Shooting mode) allows you to shoot movies. "OFF" (Camera off) Setting the Mode dial to "OFF" switches the camera off or select the mode. This mode allows you select "Aperture Priority mode", "Shutter Priority mode" or "Manual mode" from the Still picture shooting menu. (P.90-93) You... can then select your own photography settings to achieve the desired effect. " " (Movie record mode) Setting the Mode dial to " " switches the camera on in Still picture shooting mode. " "...
...(Still Shooting mode) allows you to shoot movies. "OFF" (Camera off) Setting the Mode dial to "OFF" switches the camera off or select the mode. This mode allows you select "Aperture Priority mode", "Shutter Priority mode" or "Manual mode" from the Still picture shooting menu. (P.90-93) You... can then select your own photography settings to achieve the desired effect. " " (Movie record mode) Setting the Mode dial to " " switches the camera on in Still picture shooting mode. " "...
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Select this camera. Default setting AF Single picture shooting AUTO AUTO ±0 OFF OFF OFF - See P. 82 P. 93 P. 113 P. 115 P. 105 P. 107 P. 103 P. 127 P. 129 P. 85 P. 118 P. 120 ... (P.42-45) or the pages covering the respective functions. Getting Started Menu page 1/3 2/3 Setting AF/MF DRIVE WB (White Balance) ISO DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION Function Selects Autofocus or Manual Focus. Select the settings that best suit your purposes (P.46-49), refer to get the best results in the still picture shooting modes...
Select this camera. Default setting AF Single picture shooting AUTO AUTO ±0 OFF OFF OFF - See P. 82 P. 93 P. 113 P. 115 P. 105 P. 107 P. 103 P. 127 P. 129 P. 85 P. 118 P. 120 ... (P.42-45) or the pages covering the respective functions. Getting Started Menu page 1/3 2/3 Setting AF/MF DRIVE WB (White Balance) ISO DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION Function Selects Autofocus or Manual Focus. Select the settings that best suit your purposes (P.46-49), refer to get the best results in the still picture shooting modes...
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Menu page 1/2 2/2 Setting Function AF/MF Selects Autofocus or Manual Focus. FUNCTION Allows black and white pho- CARD SETUP Initializes (formats) ...type of photography. tography. HQ Sets the image quality SQ mode (HQ or SQ). MODE SETUP Sets the camera mode to take pictures using self-timer or remote control. WB (White Sets the white balance for a Balance... Movie record menu These menu options are displayed in Movie record mode ( ). P.152,154 MODE SETUP Sets the camera mode to be used. tings on P. 171. 3/3 Sets the Record mode. (TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2) ...
Menu page 1/2 2/2 Setting Function AF/MF Selects Autofocus or Manual Focus. FUNCTION Allows black and white pho- CARD SETUP Initializes (formats) ...type of photography. tography. HQ Sets the image quality SQ mode (HQ or SQ). MODE SETUP Sets the camera mode to take pictures using self-timer or remote control. WB (White Sets the white balance for a Balance... Movie record menu These menu options are displayed in Movie record mode ( ). P.152,154 MODE SETUP Sets the camera mode to be used. tings on P. 171. 3/3 Sets the Record mode. (TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2) ...
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When this happens, use Manual focus. (P.82) 1 Subjects with little or no vertical lines • Lock the focus on the subject (P.78) by holding the camera on its side. Then recompose the shot and take the picture. 4 Shots that is the same distance from the camera as the subject (P.78). In this...contrast that include both near and distant objects • In this event, lock the focus on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the subject (P.78). Then recompose the shot and take the picture. 3 Shots where an object in situations such as the intended subject (P.78...
When this happens, use Manual focus. (P.82) 1 Subjects with little or no vertical lines • Lock the focus on the subject (P.78) by holding the camera on its side. Then recompose the shot and take the picture. 4 Shots that is the same distance from the camera as the subject (P.78). In this...contrast that include both near and distant objects • In this event, lock the focus on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the subject (P.78). Then recompose the shot and take the picture. 3 Shots where an object in situations such as the intended subject (P.78...
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..., repeat steps 1 and 2 . The actual distance may vary slightly. 83 Focusing manually (Manual focus) q If you move the cursor to 2.6 ft (31.5") or less, the indicator scale automatically changes to select "AF" and then press the [OK] button. 5 3 P ...; When you are using the flash, ensure that the subject for focusing is within the effective range of the flash. • Unless you switch the camera off. • The distance indicator on the monitor is saved and "MF" appears in red on the screen. When the AF/MF selection screen appears...
..., repeat steps 1 and 2 . The actual distance may vary slightly. 83 Focusing manually (Manual focus) q If you move the cursor to 2.6 ft (31.5") or less, the indicator scale automatically changes to select "AF" and then press the [OK] button. 5 3 P ...; When you are using the flash, ensure that the subject for focusing is within the effective range of the flash. • Unless you switch the camera off. • The distance indicator on the monitor is saved and "MF" appears in red on the screen. When the AF/MF selection screen appears...
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...mode may produce a very noticeable shadow. • Unless you select "OFF" in this setting will be cancelled when you switch the camera off. • When you are using manual focus (P.82), you can shoot at distances of as little as the viewfinder. q To cancel Macro mode, press the (Spot/Macro...) but- ton until " " (Macro mode) appears on the con- When the camera is set to shoot close -up subjects (Macro mode) Use...
...mode may produce a very noticeable shadow. • Unless you select "OFF" in this setting will be cancelled when you switch the camera off. • When you are using manual focus (P.82), you can shoot at distances of as little as the viewfinder. q To cancel Macro mode, press the (Spot/Macro...) but- ton until " " (Macro mode) appears on the con- When the camera is set to shoot close -up subjects (Macro mode) Use...
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.... Custom Photography 3 Press or to select Aperture Priority mode (A), Shutter Priority mode (S) or Manual mode (M). In Aperture Priority mode you can set the aperture, in Shutter Priority mode you switch the camera off. 88 q Refer to the descriptions of the respective modes for information on the Arrow ...pad to use the monitor to check which shooting mode is actually selected. • Unless you select "OFF" in Manual mode you can still take ...
.... Custom Photography 3 Press or to select Aperture Priority mode (A), Shutter Priority mode (S) or Manual mode (M). In Aperture Priority mode you can set the aperture, in Shutter Priority mode you switch the camera off. 88 q Refer to the descriptions of the respective modes for information on the Arrow ...pad to use the monitor to check which shooting mode is actually selected. • Unless you select "OFF" in Manual mode you can still take ...
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... the camera off. (P.173), this setting will 91 to 1/800 sec. • When you set the Mode dial to check whether the image is underexposed by more information on setting the A/S/M. Custom Photography Selecting the aperture and shutter speed manually (Manual mode) Manual mode ...the aperture (F value) and shutter speed. Press to decrease the aperture size (increase the Aperture (F value) setting Shutter speed Exposure Manual differential mode Aperture (F value) setting) and to decrease the shutter speed. Press to increase the shutter speed and to increase the ...
... the camera off. (P.173), this setting will 91 to 1/800 sec. • When you set the Mode dial to check whether the image is underexposed by more information on setting the A/S/M. Custom Photography Selecting the aperture and shutter speed manually (Manual mode) Manual mode ...the aperture (F value) and shutter speed. Press to decrease the aperture size (increase the Aperture (F value) setting Shutter speed Exposure Manual differential mode Aperture (F value) setting) and to decrease the shutter speed. Press to increase the shutter speed and to increase the ...
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... POW ER/MODE 4 4 1 P F2.0 1/800 AF/MF DRIVE WB AUTO ISO PRE-SET 0.0 [1/3] (This screen shows the still picture shooting menu.) Control panel Manual white balance indicator 105 DIAL Custom Photography P A/S/M 1 Press the (Menu) button. q The menu screen appears. 2 Use or on the control panel. q You can... get better results by selecting a preset white balance setting. Selecting the color tone (Preset White Balance) When the camera's automatic settings do not give the desired result due to the type of light source, you can still take pictures using the AUTO setting...
... POW ER/MODE 4 4 1 P F2.0 1/800 AF/MF DRIVE WB AUTO ISO PRE-SET 0.0 [1/3] (This screen shows the still picture shooting menu.) Control panel Manual white balance indicator 105 DIAL Custom Photography P A/S/M 1 Press the (Menu) button. q The menu screen appears. 2 Use or on the control panel. q You can... get better results by selecting a preset white balance setting. Selecting the color tone (Preset White Balance) When the camera's automatic settings do not give the desired result due to the type of light source, you can still take pictures using the AUTO setting...
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...the external flash fires. Such flash units will fire even when the camera flash mode is synchronized with the camera. • Do not use flash units other than the FL-40 that you are using is set to "M" (Manual mode). (P.91) q Set the aperture and shutter speed. q Refer...5 CARD SETUP MODE SETUP A A/S/M MODE S AE LOCK M [3/3] Using Flash • Different external flash units cannot be used , could result in flash. • The camera flash modes do not use the Olympus FL-40 external flash with such flash units. q A slow shutter speed setting could not only fail to the...
...the external flash fires. Such flash units will fire even when the camera flash mode is synchronized with the camera. • Do not use flash units other than the FL-40 that you are using is set to "M" (Manual mode). (P.91) q Set the aperture and shutter speed. q Refer...5 CARD SETUP MODE SETUP A A/S/M MODE S AE LOCK M [3/3] Using Flash • Different external flash units cannot be used , could result in flash. • The camera flash modes do not use the Olympus FL-40 external flash with such flash units. q A slow shutter speed setting could not only fail to the...
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...using the external flash, it must also be possible to match the flash settings to the F stop and ISO settings on the camera. (2) Even if the auto F stop and ISO settings can Using Flash only be adjusted by 1 step or more, and ...exposure compensation is not possible. (The exposure compensation settings on the camera do not use the accessories provided with the lens zoomed out to the camera's circuitry. 136 For the best results, you should use a wide-angle adapter fitted on... use flash units other than the FL-40 that feature additional com- However, in Manual mode.
...using the external flash, it must also be possible to match the flash settings to the F stop and ISO settings on the camera. (2) Even if the auto F stop and ISO settings can Using Flash only be adjusted by 1 step or more, and ...exposure compensation is not possible. (The exposure compensation settings on the camera do not use the accessories provided with the lens zoomed out to the camera's circuitry. 136 For the best results, you should use a wide-angle adapter fitted on... use flash units other than the FL-40 that feature additional com- However, in Manual mode.
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...card print orders into the card slot of an 7 Olympus CAMEDIA P-400/P-200/P-330N printer, you can print your pictures simply at the touch of copies to the user manual for the image stored on the card used by digital cameras for further print instructions. 2. This information is a ...• For more information, refer to specify the print settings on a card. The DPOF system allows you can do this by using the camera's USB functions, or by a printer or photo lab that supports the DPOF system, the specified pictures will be automatically printed by using a FlashPath...
...card print orders into the card slot of an 7 Olympus CAMEDIA P-400/P-200/P-330N printer, you can print your pictures simply at the touch of copies to the user manual for the image stored on the card used by digital cameras for further print instructions. 2. This information is a ...• For more information, refer to specify the print settings on a card. The DPOF system allows you can do this by using the camera's USB functions, or by a printer or photo lab that supports the DPOF system, the specified pictures will be automatically printed by using a FlashPath...
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... can choose between centimeters and inches.) DIAL ER/MODE P A/S/M 1 Display the MODE SETUP screen. Changing the distance display units (m/ft setting) When you are using Manual Focus mode, you can choose whether the focal distance displayed on the monitor is shown in "Using the MODE SETUP menu screen". (P.170) 2 Use or... the menu disappears. [4/4] (This screen shows the still photography menu.) FILE NAME m/ft m ft [4/4] • The selected setting is retained until changed, even when the camera is switched off. 192
... can choose between centimeters and inches.) DIAL ER/MODE P A/S/M 1 Display the MODE SETUP screen. Changing the distance display units (m/ft setting) When you are using Manual Focus mode, you can choose whether the focal distance displayed on the monitor is shown in "Using the MODE SETUP menu screen". (P.170) 2 Use or... the menu disappears. [4/4] (This screen shows the still photography menu.) FILE NAME m/ft m ft [4/4] • The selected setting is retained until changed, even when the camera is switched off. 192
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...Computer • Depending on factors such as your Olympus Customer Support Center for more information on the respective devices. Check beforehand for compatibility issues. • Refer to the respective equipment manuals for the latest information on compatibility. 195 Contact your... personal computer hardware and software configuration and the card's storage capacity, you can transfer images to a personal computer without connecting the camera to the computer. Computer...
...Computer • Depending on factors such as your Olympus Customer Support Center for more information on the respective devices. Check beforehand for compatibility issues. • Refer to the respective equipment manuals for the latest information on compatibility. 195 Contact your... personal computer hardware and software configuration and the card's storage capacity, you can transfer images to a personal computer without connecting the camera to the computer. Computer...
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... supports JPEG images (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.) or web browser software (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, 196 etc.). USB connector 4 Set the camera's Mode dial to the manual for the respective software application for details. On Macintosh computers, the card appears as files by file manage- q The computer recognizes the 2 To...
... supports JPEG images (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.) or web browser software (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, 196 etc.). USB connector 4 Set the camera's Mode dial to the manual for the respective software application for details. On Macintosh computers, the card appears as files by file manage- q The computer recognizes the 2 To...
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...time. q Image processing 9 With CAMEDIA Master, you can install USB driver and download images via USB connection on sheets of divided stickers. q Camera-linked functions [Panorama Stitching]: Uses images shot in Panorama mode using CAMEDIA Master, you can rotate (left 90°, right 90°, 180... prints and print on Windows 98/98SE (Second Edition). Overview of the CAMEDIA Master functions By using a standard Olympus SmartMedia card to create composite panorama images. Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online manual for easy file management. Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online...
...time. q Image processing 9 With CAMEDIA Master, you can install USB driver and download images via USB connection on sheets of divided stickers. q Camera-linked functions [Panorama Stitching]: Uses images shot in Panorama mode using CAMEDIA Master, you can rotate (left 90°, right 90°, 180... prints and print on Windows 98/98SE (Second Edition). Overview of the CAMEDIA Master functions By using a standard Olympus SmartMedia card to create composite panorama images. Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online manual for easy file management. Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online...