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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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.../DCF" standards stipulated by erasing picture data. •Olympus reserves all rights to avoid errors, some may be reproduced or reprinted except for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual in this manual. Legal and other brand names and product names are ...subject to change without prior written permission from Olympus. •Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages...
.../DCF" standards stipulated by erasing picture data. •Olympus reserves all rights to avoid errors, some may be reproduced or reprinted except for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual in this manual. Legal and other brand names and product names are ...subject to change without prior written permission from Olympus. •Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages...
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... Shooting movies 65 Checking and erasing photographed images 67 Displaying pictures (Quick View 67 Playing movies 69 Erasing pictures (One-frame erase 71 Using the zoom 72 Using the flash (Auto-Flash 73 3 Focusing 75 Focusing on difficult subjects (Subjects not suited to autofocus 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
... Shooting movies 65 Checking and erasing photographed images 67 Displaying pictures (Quick View 67 Playing movies 69 Erasing pictures (One-frame erase 71 Using the zoom 72 Using the flash (Auto-Flash 73 3 Focusing 75 Focusing on difficult subjects (Subjects not suited to autofocus 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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... the "A/S/M" dial functions 88 Controlling the depth of field (Aperture Priority mode 89 Capturing movement (Shutter Priority mode 90 Selecting the aperture and shutter speed manually (Manual mode 91 [Brightness and Exposure] Shooting at stepped exposures (Exposure compensation 92 Continuous shooting at stepped exposures (Auto Bracketing 93 Measuring the subject brightness (Spot...
... the "A/S/M" dial functions 88 Controlling the depth of field (Aperture Priority mode 89 Capturing movement (Shutter Priority mode 90 Selecting the aperture and shutter speed manually (Manual mode 91 [Brightness and Exposure] Shooting at stepped exposures (Exposure compensation 92 Continuous shooting at stepped exposures (Auto Bracketing 93 Measuring the subject brightness (Spot...
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As a result, you to capture images of the same quality achievable with a 15x zoom. Wide-angle TFT LCD monitor. - Video output jack provided for viewing pictures on your personal computer, it may be used as 8 points. - s In ... balance correction have been added to your shot. (Program, Aperture Priority mode, Shutter Priority mode and Manual). - Multi-metering, which enable you to suit your personal computer.* s Other Functions - s A 3x zoom lens and a digital zoom lens with a maximum magnification of 5x (recording size of white balance functions. Simply connect the cable ...
As a result, you to capture images of the same quality achievable with a 15x zoom. Wide-angle TFT LCD monitor. - Video output jack provided for viewing pictures on your personal computer, it may be used as 8 points. - s In ... balance correction have been added to your shot. (Program, Aperture Priority mode, Shutter Priority mode and Manual). - Multi-metering, which enable you to suit your personal computer.* s Other Functions - s A 3x zoom lens and a digital zoom lens with a maximum magnification of 5x (recording size of white balance functions. Simply connect the cable ...
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Shooting mode pensation/Expo- Names of parts Control Panel Display Flash intensity control (P. 127) Slow synchro (P. 129) Battery check (P. 54) Manual focus (P. 82) Flash mode (P. 73, 123) Macro mode (P. 84) Card error (P. 55, 210) White balance (P. 105) Spot Metering mode (P. 95) ...sure differential Movie picture Print reserve Protect AE lock AF target mark P F2.8 1/800 +2.0 AEL 16ft 10ft 5.5ft 2.6ft MF Battery check Manual focus Number of storable pictures (P. 56) (P. 111) Card writing (P. 60, 63, 65) Monitor Display (During Shooting) (During Playback) Shutter speed Exposure...
Shooting mode pensation/Expo- Names of parts Control Panel Display Flash intensity control (P. 127) Slow synchro (P. 129) Battery check (P. 54) Manual focus (P. 82) Flash mode (P. 73, 123) Macro mode (P. 84) Card error (P. 55, 210) White balance (P. 105) Spot Metering mode (P. 95) ...sure differential Movie picture Print reserve Protect AE lock AF target mark P F2.8 1/800 +2.0 AEL 16ft 10ft 5.5ft 2.6ft MF Battery check Manual focus Number of storable pictures (P. 56) (P. 111) Card writing (P. 60, 63, 65) Monitor Display (During Shooting) (During Playback) Shutter speed Exposure...
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... a card. 41 In "P" (Program mode), the camera automatically selects the optimal aperture and shutter speed, allowing 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. "A/S/M" (Still Shooting mode...
... a card. 41 In "P" (Program mode), the camera automatically selects the optimal aperture and shutter speed, allowing 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. "A/S/M" (Still Shooting mode...
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...AUTO AUTO ±0 OFF OFF OFF - 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 this camera. Select the settings that best suit your purposes (P.46-49), refer to the menu operation 1 pages ... menu options The table below shows the settings available on how to decide which options are displayed in shots of the flash. Allows you to zoom digitally up to get the best results in the still picture shooting modes (P or A/S/M). See P. 82 P. 93 P. 113 P. 115 P. 105 P. 107 P....
...AUTO AUTO ±0 OFF OFF OFF - 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 this camera. Select the settings that best suit your purposes (P.46-49), refer to the menu operation 1 pages ... menu options The table below shows the settings available on how to decide which options are displayed in shots of the flash. Allows you to zoom digitally up to get the best results in the still picture shooting modes (P or A/S/M). See P. 82 P. 93 P. 113 P. 115 P. 105 P. 107 P....
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.../HQ/SQ1/SQ2) HQ P. 111 A/S/M MODE Sets the functions available when the Mode dial is set - Menu page 1/2 2/2 Setting Function AF/MF Selects Autofocus or Manual Focus. P.152,154 MODE SETUP Sets the camera mode to take pictures using self-timer or remote control.
.../HQ/SQ1/SQ2) HQ P. 111 A/S/M MODE Sets the functions available when the Mode dial is set - Menu page 1/2 2/2 Setting Function AF/MF Selects Autofocus or Manual Focus. P.152,154 MODE SETUP Sets the camera mode to take pictures using self-timer or remote control.
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... picture. 5 Fast-moving subjects • Lock the focus beforehand on its side. Then recompose the shot and take the picture. 76 In 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 an object that...
... picture. 5 Fast-moving subjects • Lock the focus beforehand on its side. Then recompose the shot and take the picture. 76 In 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 an object that...
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... screen is displayed. 3 Press to check. Focusing 2 Use or on the Arrow pad to select "AF". When " MF " is enlarged during manual focusing to make focusing easier to select "MF". to select q The image on the monitor. This mode can be used for focusing when you to... select a focal distance in advance that are not suited to autofocus and for subjects that matches the distance to the subject. Focusing manually (Manual focus) Manual focus allows you use the monitor to compose the shot. q " MF " appears on the control panel and a distance indicator with a ...
... screen is displayed. 3 Press to check. Focusing 2 Use or on the Arrow pad to select "AF". When " MF " is enlarged during manual focusing to make focusing easier to select "MF". to select q The image on the monitor. This mode can be used for focusing when you to... select a focal distance in advance that are not suited to autofocus and for subjects that matches the distance to the subject. Focusing manually (Manual focus) Manual focus allows you use the monitor to compose the shot. q " MF " appears on the control panel and a distance indicator with a ...
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When the AF/MF selection screen appears, press to 7.9" - 31.5". q To cancel manual focusing, repeat steps 1 and 2 . The actual distance may vary slightly. 83 q You can take a picture by pressing the shutter button at this setting will be ...cancelled when you select "OFF" in red on the screen. q The setting is only intended as a guide. 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...
When the AF/MF selection screen appears, press to 7.9" - 31.5". q To cancel manual focusing, repeat steps 1 and 2 . The actual distance may vary slightly. 83 q You can take a picture by pressing the shutter button at this setting will be ...cancelled when you select "OFF" in red on the screen. q The setting is only intended as a guide. 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...
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... 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 the T setting), you cannot select Macro mode. 84 q To cancel Macro mode, press the (Spot/Macro) but- DIAL 3 P A/S/M Focusing...
... 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 the T setting), you cannot select Macro mode. 84 q To cancel Macro mode, press the (Spot/Macro) but- DIAL 3 P A/S/M Focusing...
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... SETUP MODE SETUP A A/S/M MODE S AE LOCK M [3/3] 0.0 • When you switch the camera off. 88 q The setting is actually selected. • Unless you select "OFF" in Manual mode you to select Aperture Priority mode (A), Shutter Priority mode (S) or Manual mode (M). Custom Photography 3 Press or to select "A/S/M MODE" and then press .
... SETUP MODE SETUP A A/S/M MODE S AE LOCK M [3/3] 0.0 • When you switch the camera off. 88 q The setting is actually selected. • Unless you select "OFF" in Manual mode you to select Aperture Priority mode (A), Shutter Priority mode (S) or Manual mode (M). Custom Photography 3 Press or to select "A/S/M MODE" and then press .
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... shutter speed and the camera's correct exposure. Press to decrease the aperture size (increase the Aperture (F value) setting Shutter speed Exposure Manual differential mode Aperture (F value) setting) and to select the shooting mode. You can use the exposure status indicator in green. 2 ... is automatically set the "A/S/M MODE" setting to 100. DE DIAL OFF POWER/MO A/S/M 2 A/S/M P 1 In the menu screen, set to "M" (Manual mode). Press to increase the shutter speed and to achieve the desired effect. to 1/800 sec. • When you set the Mode dial to "A/S/M", ...
... shutter speed and the camera's correct exposure. Press to decrease the aperture size (increase the Aperture (F value) setting Shutter speed Exposure Manual differential mode Aperture (F value) setting) and to select the shooting mode. You can use the exposure status indicator in green. 2 ... is automatically set the "A/S/M MODE" setting to 100. DE DIAL OFF POWER/MO A/S/M 2 A/S/M P 1 In the menu screen, set to "M" (Manual mode). Press to increase the shutter speed and to achieve the desired effect. to 1/800 sec. • When you set the Mode dial to "A/S/M", ...
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.... 234 A/S/M P OFF 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 q The menu screen appears. 2 Use or on the control panel. Custom Photography P A/S/M 1 Press the (Menu) button.
.... 234 A/S/M P OFF 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 q The menu screen appears. 2 Use or on the control panel. Custom Photography P A/S/M 1 Press the (Menu) button.
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... built-in flash, the flash intensity is corrected for both flashes at the same time. • If the FL-40 external flash is set to "MANUAL" and is used in conjunction with the built-in flash, only the intensity of the built-in flash is corrected. • If you use a fast...
... built-in flash, the flash intensity is corrected for both flashes at the same time. • If the FL-40 external flash is set to "MANUAL" and is used in conjunction with the built-in flash, only the intensity of the built-in flash is corrected. • If you use a fast...
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...; Some different external flash units use the accessories provided with the polarity reversed. Then, match the ISO and aperture settings on the external flash to "M" (Manual mode). (P.91) q Set the aperture and shutter speed. q Refer to Flash Off. • Before using is recommended that the external flash fires. ... the built-in camera shake during the shot. 3 Switch the external flash on. 4 Set the external flash mode so that you use the Olympus FL-40 external flash with this type of the flash, this camera. 135 Such flash units will fire even when the camera flash mode is...
...; Some different external flash units use the accessories provided with the polarity reversed. Then, match the ISO and aperture settings on the external flash to "M" (Manual mode). (P.91) q Set the aperture and shutter speed. q Refer to Flash Off. • Before using is recommended that the external flash fires. ... the built-in camera shake during the shot. 3 Switch the external flash on. 4 Set the external flash mode so that you use the Olympus FL-40 external flash with this type of the flash, this camera. 135 Such flash units will fire even when the camera flash mode is...
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... be possible to external flash photography.) (3) The flash must cover the field of view for the equivalent of a 40 mm lens or larger lens in Manual mode. or less. To use the external flash in Auto-Flash mode, it must be eclipsed. Note, however, that feature additional com- For the best... results, you should use a wide-angle adapter fitted on the flash to give a wider flash coverage. (4) Use a flash unit with the lens zoomed out to the F stop and ISO settings on the camera. (2) Even if the auto F stop and ISO settings on the camera do not use the...
... be possible to external flash photography.) (3) The flash must cover the field of view for the equivalent of a 40 mm lens or larger lens in Manual mode. or less. To use the external flash in Auto-Flash mode, it must be eclipsed. Note, however, that feature additional com- For the best... results, you should use a wide-angle adapter fitted on the flash to give a wider flash coverage. (4) Use a flash unit with the lens zoomed out to the F stop and ISO settings on the camera. (2) Even if the auto F stop and ISO settings on the camera do not use the...
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...inserting a card containing 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 a button. • For more information, refer to the user manuals for the respective software programs. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is ...card print orders into a printer that supports the DPOF system. 158 Similarly, you can take a card containing card print orders to the user manual for your printer. There is no need to specify the print settings on the printer. You can do this by using the camera's USB ...
...inserting a card containing 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 a button. • For more information, refer to the user manuals for the respective software programs. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is ...card print orders into a printer that supports the DPOF system. 158 Similarly, you can take a card containing card print orders to the user manual for your printer. There is no need to specify the print settings on the printer. You can do this by using the camera's USB ...