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..., focus is locked and canceled alternately. • To save the locked meter reading after operating the zoom. C B is displayed on the monitor. Press this button to h so that C (AE memory mark) is displayed on the monitor. Flash pop-up Monitor/Viewfinder Button operations EN 15 Press h ...focus position after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of focus. Press h again to reset the AF memory. • If the zoom is operated after taking a picture (AE memory), hold down h for more than 1 second so that the focus is locked by pressing h and the exposure is locked...
..., focus is locked and canceled alternately. • To save the locked meter reading after operating the zoom. C B is displayed on the monitor. Press this button to h so that C (AE memory mark) is displayed on the monitor. Flash pop-up Monitor/Viewfinder Button operations EN 15 Press h ...focus position after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of focus. Press h again to reset the AF memory. • If the zoom is operated after taking a picture (AE memory), hold down h for more than 1 second so that the focus is locked by pressing h and the exposure is locked...
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...picture has been taken, all operation buttons, the mode dial and zoom lever do not function. • If the internal memory/card becomes full or the battery power runs out during sleep mode, the camera cancels the timelapse mode and returns to normal shooting. TIMELAPSE PICTURES ...INTERVAL 02 01 MIN BACK MENU SET OK Number of shots: 2 to 99 Shooting interval: 1 to 99 minutes in flash with the conversion lens attached can cause vignetting. TIMELAPSE Shooting pictures automatically as defined by Olympus...
...picture has been taken, all operation buttons, the mode dial and zoom lever do not function. • If the internal memory/card becomes full or the battery power runs out during sleep mode, the camera cancels the timelapse mode and returns to normal shooting. TIMELAPSE PICTURES ...INTERVAL 02 01 MIN BACK MENU SET OK Number of shots: 2 to 99 Shooting interval: 1 to 99 minutes in flash with the conversion lens attached can cause vignetting. TIMELAPSE Shooting pictures automatically as defined by Olympus...
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... 12 to turn the picture 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.) • Use the arrow pad and the zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the title with the arrow pad, and press o. A monthly calendar appears...and press o. (Press 12 to rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.) • Use the arrow pad and the zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the picture, and press o. • Set the color of the picture, and press...and save it as a new file. IMAGE] is selected in the internal memory or the card are added to the layout.
... 12 to turn the picture 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.) • Use the arrow pad and the zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the title with the arrow pad, and press o. A monthly calendar appears...and press o. (Press 12 to rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.) • Use the arrow pad and the zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the picture, and press o. • Set the color of the picture, and press...and save it as a new file. IMAGE] is selected in the internal memory or the card are added to the layout.
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Push or pull the zoom lever to change the number of the movie • Use the arrow pad ...a picture, and use 12 to select [YES] to keep. • When erasing the picture in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. • When erasing the picture from the selected frame. R Adding sound to still pictures YES / NO R ... selected pictures/Erase all the pictures in advance. Movie playback begins from the card, insert a card into the camera in the internal memory and the card • Select [YES], and press o. 38 EN Check each picture before erasing protected pictures...
Push or pull the zoom lever to change the number of the movie • Use the arrow pad ...a picture, and use 12 to select [YES] to keep. • When erasing the picture in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. • When erasing the picture from the selected frame. R Adding sound to still pictures YES / NO R ... selected pictures/Erase all the pictures in advance. Movie playback begins from the card, insert a card into the camera in the internal memory and the card • Select [YES], and press o. 38 EN Check each picture before erasing protected pictures...
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... existing data, including protected pictures, are not available depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Make sure that you must format them with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to back up data. W Selecting a display language You can add other languages to [ON]. g "SILENT MODE...
... existing data, including protected pictures, are not available depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Make sure that you must format them with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to back up data. W Selecting a display language You can add other languages to [ON]. g "SILENT MODE...
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... being recorded is displayed. BEEP Adjusting the volume of beep when button is pressed OFF (No sound) 1 LOW / HIGH 2 LOW / HIGH 8 Adjust the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound) / LOW / HIGH Menu operations SHUTTER SOUND Selecting the sound of the sound and the picture displayed when the... camera is useful when you want to register a new one. This is turned on. • The volume turns to the value set in the internal memory or the card can be registered to prepare for [PW ON SETUP]. You...
... being recorded is displayed. BEEP Adjusting the volume of beep when button is pressed OFF (No sound) 1 LOW / HIGH 2 LOW / HIGH 8 Adjust the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound) / LOW / HIGH Menu operations SHUTTER SOUND Selecting the sound of the sound and the picture displayed when the... camera is useful when you want to register a new one. This is turned on. • The volume turns to the value set in the internal memory or the card can be registered to prepare for [PW ON SETUP]. You...
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... [IN] Operation guide 3 Follow the operation guide to the standard. Available in multiple layout format. The number of all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints the pictures according to the procedure 1 and 2 in P.46, and press o. 2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT] and press o. In [MULTI ... available paper sizes on the right according to the print reservation data on the printer. Prints all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints an index of prints that can be printed vary depending on the card. PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT...
... [IN] Operation guide 3 Follow the operation guide to the standard. Available in multiple layout format. The number of all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints the pictures according to the procedure 1 and 2 in P.46, and press o. 2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT] and press o. In [MULTI ... available paper sizes on the right according to the print reservation data on the printer. Prints all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints an index of prints that can be printed vary depending on the card. PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT...
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... format used to the card" (P.39) 50 EN Printing pictures 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from digital cameras. Print settings (DPOF) How to make DPOF print reservations for up to a card before making print ...reservations. DPOF is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data, without using the original device. A PC card adapter may be necessary. g "BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory...
... format used to the card" (P.39) 50 EN Printing pictures 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from digital cameras. Print settings (DPOF) How to make DPOF print reservations for up to a card before making print ...reservations. DPOF is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data, without using the original device. A PC card adapter may be necessary. g "BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory...
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... mode dial and set to q • This is incorrect. • Insert the batteries in your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking the picture. The memory gauge is full • No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is left for 12 minutes...) Wait After taking a picture. When using rechargable batteries, charge the batteries. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to the position other than g in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off ). Take a picture after making ...
... mode dial and set to q • This is incorrect. • Insert the batteries in your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking the picture. The memory gauge is full • No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is left for 12 minutes...) Wait After taking a picture. When using rechargable batteries, charge the batteries. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to the position other than g in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off ). Take a picture after making ...
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...[+] to make these subjects closer to their natural colors. g "BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card when inserted in the camera. Sometimes, using the [BACKUP] function. In this camera. g "1 F button Changing picture brightness" (P.17) Taking pictures of pictures that was intended. ...of storable still pictures reaches 0, you are not recorded to a computer, and then either erase the pictures from the internal memory. Pictures in the camera. You can be taken based on a sunny day at the center of the monitor without the face of the subject ...
...[+] to make these subjects closer to their natural colors. g "BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card when inserted in the camera. Sometimes, using the [BACKUP] function. In this camera. g "1 F button Changing picture brightness" (P.17) Taking pictures of pictures that was intended. ...of storable still pictures reaches 0, you are not recorded to a computer, and then either erase the pictures from the internal memory. Pictures in the camera. You can be taken based on a sunny day at the center of the monitor without the face of the subject ...
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Getting to know your camera better Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies Still pictures Record... HIGH NORMAL 1600x1200 HIGH NORMAL 1280x960 HIGH NORMAL 1024x768 HIGH NORMAL 640x480 HIGH NORMAL 1920x1080 NORMAL Number of storable still pictures Internal memory Using a 512 MB card With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 1 1 48 48 4 4 121 122 4... to format the card. Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, use [FORMAT] function to approx. 15 seconds...
Getting to know your camera better Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies Still pictures Record... HIGH NORMAL 1600x1200 HIGH NORMAL 1280x960 HIGH NORMAL 1024x768 HIGH NORMAL 640x480 HIGH NORMAL 1920x1080 NORMAL Number of storable still pictures Internal memory Using a 512 MB card With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 1 1 48 48 4 4 121 122 4... to format the card. Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, use [FORMAT] function to approx. 15 seconds...
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... pictures can deplete the battery power. • The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Using the zoom repeatedly. • [FULLTIME AF] is set to a computer). • Do not do any of an item that has already been...to a computer or printer. Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to [ON]. • The monitor is left on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. Blinking: An image or movie is being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable. • Open the ...
... pictures can deplete the battery power. • The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Using the zoom repeatedly. • [FULLTIME AF] is set to a computer). • Do not do any of an item that has already been...to a computer or printer. Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to [ON]. • The monitor is left on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. Blinking: An image or movie is being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable. • Open the ...
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... using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to play back. Playback tips Playing back the picture in the internal memory • When a card has been inserted in the camera, the picture in the internal memory or on the computer desktop may be rearranged....the monitor setting • The icons on the card. Understanding the settings and other than the eyes may be wrongly corrected. g "Zoom Lever Zooming while shooting/close-up playback" (P.13) Erasing sound recorded to still pictures • Once sound is added to change the amount of...
... using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to play back. Playback tips Playing back the picture in the internal memory • When a card has been inserted in the camera, the picture in the internal memory or on the computer desktop may be rearranged....the monitor setting • The icons on the card. Understanding the settings and other than the eyes may be wrongly corrected. g "Zoom Lever Zooming while shooting/close-up playback" (P.13) Erasing sound recorded to still pictures • Once sound is added to change the amount of...
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...Please wait a moment. If that cannot be used in the The internal memory or the card contains internal memory or on the no available memory and cannot store any new data. Recording has stopped to allow camera to view the picture on a computer. Please wait a moment. CARD-COVER... OPEN g The battery is damaged. Getting to know your camera better When you get an error message on the camera Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITE-PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL Possible cause There is open. Use image processing software to cool. The ...
...Please wait a moment. If that cannot be used in the The internal memory or the card contains internal memory or on the no available memory and cannot store any new data. Recording has stopped to allow camera to view the picture on a computer. Please wait a moment. CARD-COVER... OPEN g The battery is damaged. Getting to know your camera better When you get an error message on the camera Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITE-PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL Possible cause There is open. Use image processing software to cool. The ...
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.... printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on this camera. The camera is jammed. Check the printer and/or camera. cameras may not be printed on again. There is no paper in the internal memory is erased. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. Remove the...been removed or the printer has been operated while changing settings on the camera. Pictures recorded on other Use a computer to know your camera better 70 EN Monitor indication MEMORY SETUP [IN] POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK Possible cause There is ...
.... printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on this camera. The camera is jammed. Check the printer and/or camera. cameras may not be printed on again. There is no paper in the internal memory is erased. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. Remove the...been removed or the printer has been operated while changing settings on the camera. Pictures recorded on other Use a computer to know your camera better 70 EN Monitor indication MEMORY SETUP [IN] POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK Possible cause There is ...
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...lens) R (movies) - 9 - - 9 9 - 9 MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) 9 BACKUP 9 W 9 PW ON SETUP 9 SCREEN SETUP - m/ft 9 CUSTOM BUTTON - 9 - *1 When [R] (movies) is fixed at [ON] during the shooting. MY MODE SETUP - 9 - To zoom in when [R] (movies) is set to [ON], set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. *2 [RAW] is not available. *3 [...AUTO] and [HIGH ISO AUTO] are not available. *4 [BKT] is not available. *5 This is set to know your camera better Function QFLASH R...
...lens) R (movies) - 9 - - 9 9 - 9 MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) 9 BACKUP 9 W 9 PW ON SETUP 9 SCREEN SETUP - m/ft 9 CUSTOM BUTTON - 9 - *1 When [R] (movies) is fixed at [ON] during the shooting. MY MODE SETUP - 9 - To zoom in when [R] (movies) is set to [ON], set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. *2 [RAW] is not available. *3 [...AUTO] and [HIGH ISO AUTO] are not available. *4 [BKT] is not available. *5 This is set to know your camera better Function QFLASH R...
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...vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Set [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. •...(TypeH/M, Standard) EN 77 Appendix AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are used. ( Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to become exhausted quickly. • The zoom is left on for your charger. ( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3...
...vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Set [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. •...(TypeH/M, Standard) EN 77 Appendix AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are used. ( Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to become exhausted quickly. • The zoom is left on for your charger. ( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3...
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Shooting Mode Playback mode Memory indicator [IN] : When internal memory is used. [xD] : When the card is being used . Appendix Inserting the card 3 Orientate the card, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. 78 EN Card cover Notch Contact area Inserting and removing the card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card cover. Using the internal memory or card You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is used during shooting and playback operations.
Shooting Mode Playback mode Memory indicator [IN] : When internal memory is used. [xD] : When the card is being used . Appendix Inserting the card 3 Orientate the card, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. 78 EN Card cover Notch Contact area Inserting and removing the card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card cover. Using the internal memory or card You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is used during shooting and playback operations.
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...• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is useful for the AC adapter. AC adapter An AC adapter is turned on. For details, ask at your ...local electrical shop or travel voltage converters as they could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. • The AC adapter can be used within the range of time. Doing so could damage...240 V (50/60 Hz). • When using abroad, you may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal...
...• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is useful for the AC adapter. AC adapter An AC adapter is turned on. For details, ask at your ...local electrical shop or travel voltage converters as they could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. • The AC adapter can be used within the range of time. Doing so could damage...240 V (50/60 Hz). • When using abroad, you may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal...
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... III, PictBridge : Wave format : AVI Motion JPEG : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M, Standard) : 7,100,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 4.7 to 84.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.5 (equivalent to 28 to 504 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering, center weighted metering : 15...
... III, PictBridge : Wave format : AVI Motion JPEG : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M, Standard) : 7,100,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 4.7 to 84.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.5 (equivalent to 28 to 504 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering, center weighted metering : 15...