SP-310 Advanced Manual (English)
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Before you start to use your camera. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-310 SP-350 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. In the interest of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to...
Before you start to use your camera. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-310 SP-350 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. In the interest of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to...
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... Using the menus 17 Using the GUIDE function 19 How to read the procedure pages 20 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Turning the camera on and off 22 When to use the monitor and viewfinder 23 If the correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock... 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...
... Using the menus 17 Using the GUIDE function 19 How to read the procedure pages 20 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Turning the camera on and off 22 When to use the monitor and viewfinder 23 If the correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock... 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...
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..., alter the focusing range, and much more. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and menus before reading the explanations of your digital camera. Professional photographers use the buttons to choose a setting. SET MEM PIC CAMERA MODE MENU RESET OK HOLD ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO HQ 00:36 Movies Sequential shooting 9 Now you...
..., alter the focusing range, and much more. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and menus before reading the explanations of your digital camera. Professional photographers use the buttons to choose a setting. SET MEM PIC CAMERA MODE MENU RESET OK HOLD ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO HQ 00:36 Movies Sequential shooting 9 Now you...
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... HOLD gP. 81 gP. 85 gP. 86 TIPS • The shortcut menus can change short cut menus in any mode other than h, n, and q. g"Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)" (P. 118) 15 Menus Basic operation Shortcut menus (Shooting mode For still pictures (default value) MODE MENU RESET OK... HOLD (Playback mode For still pictures gP. 72 gP. 42 gP. 26 1 For movies DIGITAL ZOOM MODE MENU RESET OK HOLD gP. 41 gP. 51 gP. 26 For movies EDIT ALBUM MODE MENU gP. 92 95, 98 CALENDAR gP. 80...
... HOLD gP. 81 gP. 85 gP. 86 TIPS • The shortcut menus can change short cut menus in any mode other than h, n, and q. g"Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)" (P. 118) 15 Menus Basic operation Shortcut menus (Shooting mode For still pictures (default value) MODE MENU RESET OK... HOLD (Playback mode For still pictures gP. 72 gP. 42 gP. 26 1 For movies DIGITAL ZOOM MODE MENU RESET OK HOLD gP. 41 gP. 51 gP. 26 For movies EDIT ALBUM MODE MENU gP. 92 95, 98 CALENDAR gP. 80...
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... All you have to do is choose a scene mode for whatever you want to take, whether a landscape, a night scene, or a portrait-style image, and the camera will adjust the settings for you don't need to learn how to make difficult settings. There's nothing to the subject. Basic shooting 3 Basic shooting functions... A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to it - Your camera will set the best exposure and white balance. With a digital camera, you !
... All you have to do is choose a scene mode for whatever you want to take, whether a landscape, a night scene, or a portrait-style image, and the camera will adjust the settings for you don't need to learn how to make difficult settings. There's nothing to the subject. Basic shooting 3 Basic shooting functions... A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to it - Your camera will set the best exposure and white balance. With a digital camera, you !
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...enabled. 41 Zoom lever Using the digital zoom Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) • For n: Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] 1 Pull the zoom lever toward W. • Zoom in on this camera. Optical zoom 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Digital zoom 1/200 F4.0 0.0 SQ1 ...1600×1200 4 SQ1 1600×1200 4 The white area of the picture and enlarges it, the picture becomes grainy as the digital zoom magnification increases. Basic shooting functions ...
...enabled. 41 Zoom lever Using the digital zoom Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) • For n: Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] 1 Pull the zoom lever toward W. • Zoom in on this camera. Optical zoom 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Digital zoom 1/200 F4.0 0.0 SQ1 ...1600×1200 4 SQ1 1600×1200 4 The white area of the picture and enlarges it, the picture becomes grainy as the digital zoom magnification increases. Basic shooting functions ...
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... the recorded image on your subject Note • Taking a picture with the digital zoom may occur. However, in macro mode focusing is different from the area that the camera actually records. to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is performed quickly.... 3 & This mode lets you shoot from as close to your subject. Basic shooting functions & % Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] • For h: Top menu g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note • During super macro mode, the zoom is at the... in. to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9 in. Zooming in on the monitor (SP-350). 42
... the recorded image on your subject Note • Taking a picture with the digital zoom may occur. However, in macro mode focusing is different from the area that the camera actually records. to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is performed quickly.... 3 & This mode lets you shoot from as close to your subject. Basic shooting functions & % Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] • For h: Top menu g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note • During super macro mode, the zoom is at the... in. to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9 in. Zooming in on the monitor (SP-350). 42
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So don't be afraid of blurred scenery or someone with the results when you see them? OK! 6 Playback 6 Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you weren't sure whether they would come out or not. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene ... your pictures immediately. That's no way to record important memories! NO! Pictures of pictures not coming out welljust keep on pressing that shutter button! With a digital camera, you 've taken it again. If you don't like what you do eventually see , erase and take it . SAVE! 78
So don't be afraid of blurred scenery or someone with the results when you see them? OK! 6 Playback 6 Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you weren't sure whether they would come out or not. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene ... your pictures immediately. That's no way to record important memories! NO! Pictures of pictures not coming out welljust keep on pressing that shutter button! With a digital camera, you 've taken it again. If you don't like what you do eventually see , erase and take it . SAVE! 78
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But that you can customize the startup screen with your camera. START Which language? Setting shortcuts What monitor brightness? Making use of these functions will make such a difference to how much fun you can view the ... own picture or select the beep or shutter sounds. Set a screen? Use shutter sound? Playback volume? 108 GOAL Now you have your very own customized camera! 7 Settings 7 Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that isn't all.
But that you can customize the startup screen with your camera. START Which language? Setting shortcuts What monitor brightness? Making use of these functions will make such a difference to how much fun you can view the ... own picture or select the beep or shutter sounds. Set a screen? Use shutter sound? Playback volume? 108 GOAL Now you have your very own customized camera! 7 Settings 7 Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that isn't all.
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...Refer to the printer's instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of prints, print paper and other settings. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you use. STANDARD... If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer, the ...button. Note • You are printed according to these settings. Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you use batteries, make sure that support PictBridge have standard print settings. With...
...Refer to the printer's instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of prints, print paper and other settings. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you use. STANDARD... If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer, the ...button. Note • You are printed according to these settings. Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you use batteries, make sure that support PictBridge have standard print settings. With...
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Only the images stored on the card. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. You can print the pictures using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing using the print reservation data. A PC card adapter may also be reserved to print.... store. Printing using DPOF Pictures stored in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)" (P. 104) 8 134 Printing pictures Pictures with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you can print pictures automatically at home or at a photo store...
Only the images stored on the card. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. You can print the pictures using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing using the print reservation data. A PC card adapter may also be reserved to print.... store. Printing using DPOF Pictures stored in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)" (P. 104) 8 134 Printing pictures Pictures with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you can print pictures automatically at home or at a photo store...
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... can make indexes, calendars and postcards. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? Edit images You can run a slideshow and playback movies. 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...
... can make indexes, calendars and postcards. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? Edit images You can run a slideshow and playback movies. 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...
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... computer. Multi-connector 4 Select [PC], and press Z. 5 The camera is displayed. Monitor • Refer to your computer's instruction manual to your digital camera for managing digital images. USB P C EASY PRINT • Windows CUSTOM PRINT When ...you connect your EXIT computer for the USB connection is the default application for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Connecting the camera...
... computer. Multi-connector 4 Select [PC], and press Z. 5 The camera is displayed. Monitor • Refer to your computer's instruction manual to your digital camera for managing digital images. USB P C EASY PRINT • Windows CUSTOM PRINT When ...you connect your EXIT computer for the USB connection is the default application for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Connecting the camera...
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.... • Be sure to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). Appendix 10 167 Use the Olympus AC adapter to match the AC wall outlet. It is turned on. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a computer or printer. • Do not remove or load the batteries... Connection cord plug AC adapter Note • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the image data may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. When using abroad, you use any other AC adapter with...
.... • Be sure to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). Appendix 10 167 Use the Olympus AC adapter to match the AC wall outlet. It is turned on. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a computer or printer. • Do not remove or load the batteries... Connection cord plug AC adapter Note • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the image data may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. When using abroad, you use any other AC adapter with...
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... it to severe shocks or vibrations. • When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) (2 or 4) together. • Do not use of batteries (included... temperature. 169 Alkaline battery performance is operating normally. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in use only with Olympus digital cameras. In some cases, alkaline batteries may have not been used with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as possible. When using...
... it to severe shocks or vibrations. • When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) (2 or 4) together. • Do not use of batteries (included... temperature. 169 Alkaline battery performance is operating normally. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in use only with Olympus digital cameras. In some cases, alkaline batteries may have not been used with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as possible. When using...
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The 3 AE modes available on digital cameras. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field and the fuzzier the background. CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the viewfinder. On this camera are P mode, in the center and other areas of the image ...desired images printed by metering and calculating the light levels in which the camera selects both the aperture and the shutter speed. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is taken with the best exposure. In addition...
The 3 AE modes available on digital cameras. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field and the fuzzier the background. CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the viewfinder. On this camera are P mode, in the center and other areas of the image ...desired images printed by metering and calculating the light levels in which the camera selects both the aperture and the shutter speed. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is taken with the best exposure. In addition...
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... speed by the International Organization for the shot. M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for Standardization (ISO) (ex. Flash Bracket A mount used to attach an external flash...flash cable. Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to capture an image. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for connecting digital cameras and printers of the screen. Photographs (pictures) taken using an Internet web browser. During long exposures, signals are recorded onto the...
... speed by the International Organization for the shot. M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for Standardization (ISO) (ex. Flash Bracket A mount used to attach an external flash...flash cable. Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to capture an image. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for connecting digital cameras and printers of the screen. Photographs (pictures) taken using an Internet web browser. During long exposures, signals are recorded onto the...
SP-310 Basic Manual (English, Français, Español)
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Gather these items (box contents) En Lithium Battery Pack USB Cable (CR-V3) Digital Camera OLYMPUS Master software CD-ROM AV Cable Items not shown: Strap, Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. SP-310 Attach the strap SP-350 1 2 3 4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Gather these items (box contents) En Lithium Battery Pack USB Cable (CR-V3) Digital Camera OLYMPUS Master software CD-ROM AV Cable Items not shown: Strap, Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. SP-310 Attach the strap SP-350 1 2 3 4
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SPECIFICATIONS Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW data Applicable : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image standards Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format ...storable still pictures 2 5 5 15 17 7 21 9 27 11 33 18 53 29 82 44 127 110 276 Still pictures without sound (SP-350) Record mode Image size RAW 3264 × 2448 SHQ 3264 × 2448 3:2 3264 × 2176 HQ 3264 × 2448 3:2 ...
SPECIFICATIONS Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW data Applicable : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image standards Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format ...storable still pictures 2 5 5 15 17 7 21 9 27 11 33 18 53 29 82 44 127 110 276 Still pictures without sound (SP-350) Record mode Image size RAW 3264 × 2448 SHQ 3264 × 2448 3:2 3264 × 2176 HQ 3264 × 2448 3:2 ...
SP-310 Quick Start Guide (English)
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Digital Camera Lithium Battery Pack (CR-V3) USB Cable AV Cable Items not shown: Strap, Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual, warranty card. Insert the battery 3 1 4 2 c. Date ... display the top menu, and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [X]. 3 Press s/r to the computer 1 With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master. The camera illustrations shown in or out. The picture is not displayed automatically: a. Quick Start Guide SP-310/SP-350 Start Here For more information, please refer to erase. 2 Press the S button. 3 Select [YES], and...
Digital Camera Lithium Battery Pack (CR-V3) USB Cable AV Cable Items not shown: Strap, Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual, warranty card. Insert the battery 3 1 4 2 c. Date ... display the top menu, and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [X]. 3 Press s/r to the computer 1 With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master. The camera illustrations shown in or out. The picture is not displayed automatically: a. Quick Start Guide SP-310/SP-350 Start Here For more information, please refer to erase. 2 Press the S button. 3 Select [YES], and...