SP-310 Advanced Manual (English)
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... SP-350 This reference manual is for both the SP-310 and SP-350. Note Important information on factors which may lead to the camera's many functions after you can get the most out of your pictures on how to take pictures and view them so that will help you get started quickly. How to use the camera's capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun! (Indications used in this manual...
... SP-350 This reference manual is for both the SP-310 and SP-350. Note Important information on factors which may lead to the camera's many functions after you can get the most out of your pictures on how to take pictures and view them so that will help you get started quickly. How to use the camera's capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun! (Indications used in this manual...
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... Still picture record modes 26 Movie record modes 28 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 28 Changing the record mode 31 The internal memory and memory card 33 The card 34 Inserting and removing the card 34 3 Basic shooting functions 36 Selecting a scene mode according to the situation 37 Zooming in on your subject 41 Using the zoom 41 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Flash intensity control 45 Synchro 46 Selecting the flash ( FLASH 47 Using the external flash (optional) (SP-350...
... Still picture record modes 26 Movie record modes 28 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 28 Changing the record mode 31 The internal memory and memory card 33 The card 34 Inserting and removing the card 34 3 Basic shooting functions 36 Selecting a scene mode according to the situation 37 Zooming in on your subject 41 Using the zoom 41 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Flash intensity control 45 Synchro 46 Selecting the flash ( FLASH 47 Using the external flash (optional) (SP-350...
SP-310 Advanced Manual (English)
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...view pictures or movies. (About the mode dial h This function allows you to set the aperture manually. This function allows you to select from 24 situation-related f modes set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12), "Menus" (P. 14), "Menu list" (P. 177) • You can also play back still pictures or movies. Use the 1 mode dial to take pictures with full automatic settings. g"Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures" (P. 54) Shooting modes This function allows you to take pictures or movies. g"Selecting a scene mode...
...view pictures or movies. (About the mode dial h This function allows you to set the aperture manually. This function allows you to select from 24 situation-related f modes set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12), "Menus" (P. 14), "Menu list" (P. 177) • You can also play back still pictures or movies. Use the 1 mode dial to take pictures with full automatic settings. g"Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures" (P. 54) Shooting modes This function allows you to take pictures or movies. g"Selecting a scene mode...
SP-310 Advanced Manual (English)
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... menu of its function. Direct buttons This camera features buttons for setting functions directly. 1 The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode. The assigned function setting changes each time you press the button. The screen on the right shows when [DRIVE] is displayed on the monitor. Also press the DISP./GUIDE button to turn off the monitor. 4 QUICK VIEW button gP. 79 The last picture taken is assigned to the custom button. gP. 14 12 Frequently used functions...
... menu of its function. Direct buttons This camera features buttons for setting functions directly. 1 The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode. The assigned function setting changes each time you press the button. The screen on the right shows when [DRIVE] is displayed on the monitor. Also press the DISP./GUIDE button to turn off the monitor. 4 QUICK VIEW button gP. 79 The last picture taken is assigned to the custom button. gP. 14 12 Frequently used functions...
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... halfway and take the picture. Subjects that are replaced or removed. • When taking pictures TIPS To focus on the monitor. The green lamp blinks. Subject with low contrast Subject with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving subject The subject is not in which you lock the exposure 2 g"AE lock" (P. 61) To fix the focus g"AF lock" (P. 59) Note • Press the shutter button gently. If...
... halfway and take the picture. Subjects that are replaced or removed. • When taking pictures TIPS To focus on the monitor. The green lamp blinks. Subject with low contrast Subject with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving subject The subject is not in which you lock the exposure 2 g"AE lock" (P. 61) To fix the focus g"AF lock" (P. 59) Note • Press the shutter button gently. If...
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... displayed using ordinary software, and print reservations cannot be edited with Photoshop software by installing the Plug-in ORF format. This is changed to color conversion or white balance, sharpness and contrast adjustment. If the aspect ratio is useful for ordering prints from the Olympus website. However, as the image size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which has not been subjected to 3:2, the image can also view the data with this camera...
... displayed using ordinary software, and print reservations cannot be edited with Photoshop software by installing the Plug-in ORF format. This is changed to color conversion or white balance, sharpness and contrast adjustment. If the aspect ratio is useful for ordering prints from the Olympus website. However, as the image size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which has not been subjected to 3:2, the image can also view the data with this camera...
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...), the picture only takes up part of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer's monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of remaining pictures does not change according to a computer, the size of the screen. In certain instances, the number of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if you take new pictures or erase stored pictures. 30 Record mode For movies Remaining recording time Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With...
...), the picture only takes up part of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer's monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of remaining pictures does not change according to a computer, the size of the screen. In certain instances, the number of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if you take new pictures or erase stored pictures. 30 Record mode For movies Remaining recording time Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With...
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... take flash pictures, use an external flash (SP-350). In some situations, you the optimum result in macro mode with the built-in the following situations: 3 High-speed sequential shooting, auto bracketing, super macro shooting, and panorama shooting. • The flash may not give you may occur with the zoom set to adjust the flash intensity, and press Z. 0.0 SYNCRO FLASH DIGITAL ZOOM 45 SET MEM PIC CAMERA j The flash is displayed. Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by adjusting...
... take flash pictures, use an external flash (SP-350). In some situations, you the optimum result in macro mode with the built-in the following situations: 3 High-speed sequential shooting, auto bracketing, super macro shooting, and panorama shooting. • The flash may not give you may occur with the zoom set to adjust the flash intensity, and press Z. 0.0 SYNCRO FLASH DIGITAL ZOOM 45 SET MEM PIC CAMERA j The flash is displayed. Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by adjusting...
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... mode. Opening the battery compartment cover, opening the card cover, connecting the camera to a computer, operating the shutter button, arrow pad or other button. • From 4 seconds prior to taking pictures when you take pictures using the self-timer. Self-timer shooting 2 Press Z. 3 Press the shutter button. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 • The first picture is taken, and the pictures thereafter are automatically taken. • During timelapse, the L mark lights. • When recording to either the internal memory or the card, and...
... mode. Opening the battery compartment cover, opening the card cover, connecting the camera to a computer, operating the shutter button, arrow pad or other button. • From 4 seconds prior to taking pictures when you take pictures using the self-timer. Self-timer shooting 2 Press Z. 3 Press the shutter button. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 • The first picture is taken, and the pictures thereafter are automatically taken. • During timelapse, the L mark lights. • When recording to either the internal memory or the card, and...
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... PRINT], you use batteries, make sure that support PictBridge have standard print settings. What is PictBridge?... Note • You are printed according to these settings. With [EASY PRINT], you use . If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost. • Images recorded in movie mode and raw data cannot be printed. • The camera will not enter sleep mode when connected to the printer's instruction manual. Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting...
... PRINT], you use batteries, make sure that support PictBridge have standard print settings. What is PictBridge?... Note • You are printed according to these settings. With [EASY PRINT], you use . If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost. • Images recorded in movie mode and raw data cannot be printed. • The camera will not enter sleep mode when connected to the printer's instruction manual. Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting...
SP-310 Advanced Manual (English)
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... data format For details of functions and operations other media Manage images You can organize your computer lets you want by date or keyword. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 141 Using OLYMPUS Master For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the camera or other than the above, refer to a computer Edit images with a digital camera on your images using pictures taken in panorama mode. 9 Print images You can make...
... data format For details of functions and operations other media Manage images You can organize your computer lets you want by date or keyword. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 141 Using OLYMPUS Master For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the camera or other than the above, refer to a computer Edit images with a digital camera on your images using pictures taken in panorama mode. 9 Print images You can make...
SP-310 Advanced Manual (English)
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... erasing, download important pictures to back up all data or erase unwanted data. r PICTURE ERROR There is q prohibited. Insert new batteries or charge the batteries. Insert a new card. Record pictures. The card cover is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on a computer. Appendix 10 156 Troubleshooting Error messages Monitor indication Possible cause q There is open. Corrective action This card cannot be done, the image file is damaged. on a computer. Use image processing software to the card...
... erasing, download important pictures to back up all data or erase unwanted data. r PICTURE ERROR There is q prohibited. Insert new batteries or charge the batteries. Insert a new card. Record pictures. The card cover is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on a computer. Appendix 10 156 Troubleshooting Error messages Monitor indication Possible cause q There is open. Corrective action This card cannot be done, the image file is damaged. on a computer. Use image processing software to the card...
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... the zoom in the maximum wide position, use the to the surrounding temperature and dries out. Set the date and time again. Turn the camera off . The monitor is wrong. The subject was too close. Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on Aiming the camera at a bright subject in .) with the image data is exposed Block the sunlight with your hand or use the super macro mode...
... the zoom in the maximum wide position, use the to the surrounding temperature and dries out. Set the date and time again. Turn the camera off . The monitor is wrong. The subject was too close. Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on Aiming the camera at a bright subject in .) with the image data is exposed Block the sunlight with your hand or use the super macro mode...
SP-310 Advanced Manual (English)
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...) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. 174 Appendix PictBridge A standard for the shot. However, if the monitor setting is 640 × 480. Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be changed by the number of light that make up part of 640 × 480 fills the...
...) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. 174 Appendix PictBridge A standard for the shot. However, if the monitor setting is 640 × 480. Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be changed by the number of light that make up part of 640 × 480 fills the...
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... MEMORY MEMORY FORMAT (CARD) (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO YES, NO P. 107 P. 104 SETUP RESET W* YES, NO P. 109 P. 109 PW ON SCREEN SETUP SOUND OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 P. 110 P. 110 PW OFF SCREEN SETUP SOUND OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 P. 110 P. 110 REC VIEW 8 OFF, ON OFF, LOW, HIGH P. 111 P. 112 BEEP OFF, 1, 2 P. 112 SHUTTER SOUND OFF, 1, 2 P. 112 MY MODE SETUP CURRENT, RESET, CUSTOM P. 118 FILE NAME RESET, AUTO P. 113 PIXEL MAPPING s X P. 114 P. 115 P. 116 Miscellaneous DUAL TIME SETUP OFF...
... MEMORY MEMORY FORMAT (CARD) (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO YES, NO P. 107 P. 104 SETUP RESET W* YES, NO P. 109 P. 109 PW ON SCREEN SETUP SOUND OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 P. 110 P. 110 PW OFF SCREEN SETUP SOUND OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 P. 110 P. 110 REC VIEW 8 OFF, ON OFF, LOW, HIGH P. 111 P. 112 BEEP OFF, 1, 2 P. 112 SHUTTER SOUND OFF, 1, 2 P. 112 MY MODE SETUP CURRENT, RESET, CUSTOM P. 118 FILE NAME RESET, AUTO P. 113 PIXEL MAPPING s X P. 114 P. 115 P. 116 Miscellaneous DUAL TIME SETUP OFF...
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Menu list Shooting mode menus (n) Top menu Tab Item Sub menu Settings Ref. BLUE7 P. 66 -5 - +5 P. 67 -5 - +5 P. 67 -5 - +5 P. 67 MEMORY MEMORY FORMAT (CARD) (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO YES, NO P. 107 P. 104 SETUP RESET W* PW ON SCREEN SETUP SOUND PW OFF SCREEN SETUP SOUND 8 BEEP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X DUAL TIME SETUP VIDEO OUT YES, NO OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 RESET, AUTO NTSC, PAL P. 109 P. 109 P. 110 P. 110 P. 110 P. 110 P. 112 P. 112 P. 113 P. 114...
Menu list Shooting mode menus (n) Top menu Tab Item Sub menu Settings Ref. BLUE7 P. 66 -5 - +5 P. 67 -5 - +5 P. 67 -5 - +5 P. 67 MEMORY MEMORY FORMAT (CARD) (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO YES, NO P. 107 P. 104 SETUP RESET W* PW ON SCREEN SETUP SOUND PW OFF SCREEN SETUP SOUND 8 BEEP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X DUAL TIME SETUP VIDEO OUT YES, NO OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 RESET, AUTO NTSC, PAL P. 109 P. 109 P. 110 P. 110 P. 110 P. 110 P. 112 P. 112 P. 113 P. 114...
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... playback mode.........15, 83 ALL ERASE 106 ALL INDEX 130 ALL PRINT 130 All-frame reservation .........137 Aperture priority mode 54, 173 Aperture value 54 AREA 57 Arrow pad 17 AUCTION 39 AUTO (Flash 43 AUTO (shooting mode) ...10 AUTO (white balance) 64 Auto bracketing 70 Auto focus 25 AUTO(ISO 63 AV cable 102 AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT 38 B BACKUP 104 Battery 166, 169 BEACH 39 BEEP 112 Beep sound 112 BEHIND GLASS 38 BLACK & WHITE...
... playback mode.........15, 83 ALL ERASE 106 ALL INDEX 130 ALL PRINT 130 All-frame reservation .........137 Aperture priority mode 54, 173 Aperture value 54 AREA 57 Arrow pad 17 AUCTION 39 AUTO (Flash 43 AUTO (shooting mode) ...10 AUTO (white balance) 64 Auto bracketing 70 Auto focus 25 AUTO(ISO 63 AV cable 102 AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT 38 B BACKUP 104 Battery 166, 169 BEACH 39 BEEP 112 Beep sound 112 BEHIND GLASS 38 BLACK & WHITE...
SP-310 Basic Manual (English, Français, Español)
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... BEGIN 4 GETTING STARTED 5 Step 1 Get Started 5 Step 2 Take a Picture 6 Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture 7 En Step 4 Transfer Images 8 BASIC OPERATION 10 Holding the Camera 10 Mode Dial 10 Shooting Mode Buttons 11 SCENE Modes 12 Flash Modes 13 Power Save Feature 13 MENUS AND SETTINGS 14 Top menu 14 Erase All Pictures 14 Select a Language 14 Macro Mode 15 Self-Timer 15 Monitor Symbols & Icons 16 CONNECTING THE CAMERA 18 Playback on the SP-350. Table of this manual. The model name is specified when a function or configuration...
... BEGIN 4 GETTING STARTED 5 Step 1 Get Started 5 Step 2 Take a Picture 6 Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture 7 En Step 4 Transfer Images 8 BASIC OPERATION 10 Holding the Camera 10 Mode Dial 10 Shooting Mode Buttons 11 SCENE Modes 12 Flash Modes 13 Power Save Feature 13 MENUS AND SETTINGS 14 Top menu 14 Erase All Pictures 14 Select a Language 14 Macro Mode 15 Self-Timer 15 Monitor Symbols & Icons 16 CONNECTING THE CAMERA 18 Playback on the SP-350. Table of this manual. The model name is specified when a function or configuration...
SP-310 Basic Manual (English, Français, Español)
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.... MODE MENU En RESET OK HOLD Top menu in playback mode, press Z and select [MODE MENU] > [MEMORY (CARD)] > [ALL ERASE]. 2 Select [YES], and press Z. ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES SELECT GO OK 14 K Record Mode Choose from several different image quality and resolutions. & Macro Mode Use when taking pictures close to display the top menu, and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [W]. 2 Select a language and press Z. MENUS AND SETTINGS Top menu 1 Press Z to display the camera's menu on -screen display. Erase All Pictures 1 While in shooting mode Y Self-timer This function...
.... MODE MENU En RESET OK HOLD Top menu in playback mode, press Z and select [MODE MENU] > [MEMORY (CARD)] > [ALL ERASE]. 2 Select [YES], and press Z. ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES SELECT GO OK 14 K Record Mode Choose from several different image quality and resolutions. & Macro Mode Use when taking pictures close to display the top menu, and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [W]. 2 Select a language and press Z. MENUS AND SETTINGS Top menu 1 Press Z to display the camera's menu on -screen display. Erase All Pictures 1 While in shooting mode Y Self-timer This function...
SP-310 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... Mode) S Button (Erase) [ Button/ Custom Button < Button (Print) DISP./GUIDE Button QUICK VIEW Button Arrow Pad (s/r/p/q) Battery Compartment Lock Battery Compartment Cover TRANSFER IMAGES a. Set the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to h, and press the POWER button to turn on automatically. 2 1 USB Cable 2 Select [PC] on . Install the software 1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. 2 Windows: Click the "OLYMPUS Master" button. Shutter Button Card Cover Card Slot Strap Eyelet (SP-310 only) Lens Self-Timer Lamp/ AF Illuminator Zoom Lever REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE c. Take...
... Mode) S Button (Erase) [ Button/ Custom Button < Button (Print) DISP./GUIDE Button QUICK VIEW Button Arrow Pad (s/r/p/q) Battery Compartment Lock Battery Compartment Cover TRANSFER IMAGES a. Set the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to h, and press the POWER button to turn on automatically. 2 1 USB Cable 2 Select [PC] on . Install the software 1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. 2 Windows: Click the "OLYMPUS Master" button. Shutter Button Card Cover Card Slot Strap Eyelet (SP-310 only) Lens Self-Timer Lamp/ AF Illuminator Zoom Lever REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE c. Take...
