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DIGITAL CAMERA SP-700 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to update or modify information contained in a safe place for future reference. Keep this manual in this manual. In the interest of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance...
DIGITAL CAMERA SP-700 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to update or modify information contained in a safe place for future reference. Keep this manual in this manual. In the interest of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance...
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... and view them so that should be absolutely avoided. Note Important information on a computer. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is an explanation of operations that you get started quickly. Please read the instructions in this...
... and view them so that should be absolutely avoided. Note Important information on a computer. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is an explanation of operations that you get started quickly. Please read the instructions in this...
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...manual You'll find what you are looking for getting the most out of all the functions related to taking pictures. Basic operation Tips before taking pictures P. 8 1 P. 23 2 Explanations of techniques from basics to advanced, giving you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you an understanding of your camera...have taken on a computer. Settings to use OLYMPUS Master. To use . Basic shooting functions P. 34 3 Additional shooting functions P. 49 4 Playback P. 64 5 Settings P. 97 6 Printing pictures P. 114 7 Connecting the camera to check it out. 3 To print the ...
...manual You'll find what you are looking for getting the most out of all the functions related to taking pictures. Basic operation Tips before taking pictures P. 8 1 P. 23 2 Explanations of techniques from basics to advanced, giving you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you an understanding of your camera...have taken on a computer. Settings to use OLYMPUS Master. To use . Basic shooting functions P. 34 3 Additional shooting functions P. 49 4 Playback P. 64 5 Settings P. 97 6 Printing pictures P. 114 7 Connecting the camera to check it out. 3 To print the ...
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Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 8 How to use the mode switch 9 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct buttons in shooting mode 12 Using the direct buttons in playback ... Selecting a scene according to the situation (f 35 Zooming in on your subject 40 Using the zoom 40 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Self-timer shooting 45 Recording movies 46 Camera movement compensation (IMAGE STABILIZER) ... 47 Fulltime AF 48 Recording sound with movies 48 4
Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 8 How to use the mode switch 9 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct buttons in shooting mode 12 Using the direct buttons in playback ... Selecting a scene according to the situation (f 35 Zooming in on your subject 40 Using the zoom 40 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Self-timer shooting 45 Recording movies 46 Camera movement compensation (IMAGE STABILIZER) ... 47 Fulltime AF 48 Recording sound with movies 48 4
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This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to use the mode switch This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. To take still pictures or n to record movies. To play back (playback mode) 100- 0004 6M 6M 4 • The .... 10. 26 12:30 4 • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. Playback mode Set the mode switch to this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for displaying and editing pictures you have taken. Set to view pictures. Shooting modes Set the mode switch to K to take...
This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to use the mode switch This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. To take still pictures or n to record movies. To play back (playback mode) 100- 0004 6M 6M 4 • The .... 10. 26 12:30 4 • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. Playback mode Set the mode switch to this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for displaying and editing pictures you have taken. Set to view pictures. Shooting modes Set the mode switch to K to take...
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...cannot be set or change settings using the menus are expressed as follows: • Ex: Steps 1 to select a setting. SET MEM CAMERA METERING DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM j AF MODE MULTI-SHOT PANORAMA TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen depends on to the following ...setting. 6 Press ON to finalize the setting. In this manual, procedures for using the arrow pad. SET MEM CAMERA METERING AUTO DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AF MODE SPOT PANORAMA Press Y to go on the menu to be selected. BEEP OFF 1...
...cannot be set or change settings using the menus are expressed as follows: • Ex: Steps 1 to select a setting. SET MEM CAMERA METERING DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM j AF MODE MULTI-SHOT PANORAMA TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen depends on to the following ...setting. 6 Press ON to finalize the setting. In this manual, procedures for using the arrow pad. SET MEM CAMERA METERING AUTO DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AF MODE SPOT PANORAMA Press Y to go on the menu to be selected. BEEP OFF 1...
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... switch" (P. 9), "Mode switch notation" (P. 9) Select the menus in the order indicated by . If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used in this manual. 22 g"How to read the procedure pages A sample of these modes. Available languages may differ from the actual page in any of a procedure page is...
... switch" (P. 9), "Mode switch notation" (P. 9) Select the menus in the order indicated by . If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used in this manual. 22 g"How to read the procedure pages A sample of these modes. Available languages may differ from the actual page in any of a procedure page is...
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..., adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to their natural colors. Note • Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that the camera sets is changed, you may get better results when the exposure that was intended. • The effects of exposure compensation may be limited when the... snow) turn out darker than their real shades. Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to darken the image. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. E -1.0 2 Take the picture. Changing picture brightness (EXP.
..., adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to their natural colors. Note • Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that the camera sets is changed, you may get better results when the exposure that was intended. • The effects of exposure compensation may be limited when the... snow) turn out darker than their real shades. Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to darken the image. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. E -1.0 2 Take the picture. Changing picture brightness (EXP.
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...; Creating a composite picture with [FRAME], [LABEL], [CALENDAR] or [LAYOUT] is not possible in the following cases: If there is saved, the camera returns to the "Help" guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. Creating composite pictures (FRAME/LABEL/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) 3 Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the...
...; Creating a composite picture with [FRAME], [LABEL], [CALENDAR] or [LAYOUT] is not possible in the following cases: If there is saved, the camera returns to the "Help" guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. Creating composite pictures (FRAME/LABEL/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) 3 Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the...
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... to play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display. • The camera's monitor stays off -center on , and set it . g"Video output" (P. 90) • Be sure to the TV. • The picture may appear off . Connect ... the connector cover forward and then turn it to video input mode. 5 • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. 3 Set the mode dial to q and press the o button to the TV's video AV cable (provided) input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals. 2 Turn the...
... to play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display. • The camera's monitor stays off -center on , and set it . g"Video output" (P. 90) • Be sure to the TV. • The picture may appear off . Connect ... the connector cover forward and then turn it to video input mode. 5 • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. 3 Set the mode dial to q and press the o button to the TV's video AV cable (provided) input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals. 2 Turn the...
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...Note • It is recommended to the printer's instruction manual for your printer is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. If you can print out recorded pictures directly. All ... pictures If [STANDARD] is sufficiently charged. STANDARD... Refer to use . Refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is also possible to these settings. If the camera stops operating 7 while communicating with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost....
...Note • It is recommended to the printer's instruction manual for your printer is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. If you can print out recorded pictures directly. All ... pictures If [STANDARD] is sufficiently charged. STANDARD... Refer to use . Refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is also possible to these settings. If the camera stops operating 7 while communicating with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost....
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...the < button. • Printing starts. To print another picture, press XY to the printer's instruction manual. Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures (EASY PRINT) Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. [EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the...playback mode, display the picture your want to print out on the monitor. 3 Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera's multi-connector and the other end into the printer's USB connector. • Pull the connector cover forward and then turn the printer on...
...the < button. • Printing starts. To print another picture, press XY to the printer's instruction manual. Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures (EASY PRINT) Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. [EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the...playback mode, display the picture your want to print out on the monitor. 3 Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera's multi-connector and the other end into the printer's USB connector. • Pull the connector cover forward and then turn the printer on...
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...SELECT GO OK 118 Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT) Try printing one end of the provided USB cable into the camera's multi-connector and the other end into the printer's USB connector. • Pull the connector cover forward and then turn it. • The...connection is displayed. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Connector cover Multi-connector 3 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press Z. SELECT GO OK The picture selection screen is 7 displayed on the monitor. Select...
...SELECT GO OK 118 Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT) Try printing one end of the provided USB cable into the camera's multi-connector and the other end into the printer's USB connector. • Pull the connector cover forward and then turn it. • The...connection is displayed. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Connector cover Multi-connector 3 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press Z. SELECT GO OK The picture selection screen is 7 displayed on the monitor. Select...
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... a computer to the printer correctly. Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error message is displayed If an error message is displayed on the camera's monitor during direct print setting or printing, see "Error messages" (P. 147). There is a problem with other than those shown above ... camera. printer. The paper is not connected to print. JAMMED The printer's paper tray has Do not operate the printer been removed or the printer while changing settings on SETTINGS CHANGED has been operated while the camera. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual....
... a computer to the printer correctly. Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error message is displayed If an error message is displayed on the camera's monitor during direct print setting or printing, see "Error messages" (P. 147). There is a problem with other than those shown above ... camera. printer. The paper is not connected to print. JAMMED The printer's paper tray has Do not operate the printer been removed or the printer while changing settings on SETTINGS CHANGED has been operated while the camera. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual....
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... you to save printing data (the number of prints so that supports DPOF. Pictures with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. For more details, refer to record automatic print information from a card containing print reservation data...pictures automatically at home or at a photo store. Only images stored on the card. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. A PC card adapter may also be printed using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store. It ...reservation data. Printing is a standard format used to the printer's instruction manual.
... you to save printing data (the number of prints so that supports DPOF. Pictures with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. For more details, refer to record automatic print information from a card containing print reservation data...pictures automatically at home or at a photo store. Only images stored on the card. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. A PC card adapter may also be printed using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store. It ...reservation data. Printing is a standard format used to the printer's instruction manual.
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... whatever operation it is performing. In this manual. Prepare the following items before starting. Depending on the software, the image files may be downloaded using graphics applications, make sure it is any problem with a USB port Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 133 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable...
... whatever operation it is performing. In this manual. Prepare the following items before starting. Depending on the software, the image files may be downloaded using graphics applications, make sure it is any problem with a USB port Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 133 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable...
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... using the calendar display. Print images You can make indexes, calendars and postcards. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 132 OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? View images and movies You can organize your images using pictures taken in panorama mode....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 computer lets you want by date or...
... using the calendar display. Print images You can make indexes, calendars and postcards. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 132 OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? View images and movies You can organize your images using pictures taken in panorama mode....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 computer lets you want by date or...
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... 500 MHz or later 128 MB or more (at least 256 MB is installed automatically. Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master Installing OLYMPUS Master Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer. • Windows XP corresponds to Windows XP Professional/Home ...Edition. • Windows 2000 corresponds to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/...
... 500 MHz or later 128 MB or more (at least 256 MB is installed automatically. Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master Installing OLYMPUS Master Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer. • Windows XP corresponds to Windows XP Professional/Home ...Edition. • Windows 2000 corresponds to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/...
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... installation screen is displayed. 4 Follow the on your region and click "Next". Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Click "Next" and follow the onscreen instructions. • When the QuickTime licensing agreement is displayed, read the ... Number"; If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on -screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. select your computer. 5 To install Adobe Reader, click "OK". • To cancel installation, click "Cancel". ...
... installation screen is displayed. 4 Follow the on your region and click "Next". Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Click "Next" and follow the onscreen instructions. • When the QuickTime licensing agreement is displayed, read the ... Number"; If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on -screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. select your computer. 5 To install Adobe Reader, click "OK". • To cancel installation, click "Cancel". ...
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...• Windows CUSTOM PRINT When you connect your computer's instruction manual to the computer using the USB cable provided with the camera. 1 Make sure the camera is turned Power/card off . access lamp • The ...OLYMPUS Master. 137 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to locate the position of the camera. • Pull the connector cover forward and then turn it. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on the computer. • Refer to your digital camera for managing digital...
...• Windows CUSTOM PRINT When you connect your computer's instruction manual to the computer using the USB cable provided with the camera. 1 Make sure the camera is turned Power/card off . access lamp • The ...OLYMPUS Master. 137 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to locate the position of the camera. • Pull the connector cover forward and then turn it. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on the computer. • Refer to your digital camera for managing digital...
