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... the right to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-700 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your camera. We recommend that you for getting the most out of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained in...
... the right to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-700 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your camera. We recommend that you for getting the most out of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained in...
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... factors which may lead to make prints and enjoy your camera. Basic Manual This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations 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...
... factors which may lead to make prints and enjoy your camera. Basic Manual This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations 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...
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...you start taking pictures P. 8 1 P. 23 2 Explanations of techniques from basics to advanced, giving you have taken. Composition of the manual You'll find what you have taken on a computer. Be sure to a computer P. 130 8 Troubleshooting. To view, edit and sort...the functions related to taking pictures. To print the pictures you want to make your camera here. To use . To enjoy the pictures you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master. Basic shooting functions P. 34 3 Additional shooting functions P. 49 4 Playback ...
...you start taking pictures P. 8 1 P. 23 2 Explanations of techniques from basics to advanced, giving you have taken. Composition of the manual You'll find what you have taken on a computer. Be sure to a computer P. 130 8 Troubleshooting. To view, edit and sort...the functions related to taking pictures. To print the pictures you want to make your camera here. To use . To enjoy the pictures you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master. Basic shooting functions P. 34 3 Additional shooting functions P. 49 4 Playback ...
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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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Playback mode Set the mode switch to record movies. To take still pictures or n to this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for modes that cannot be used are displayed, the described function can be used in gray. If two or three icons are ... to view pictures. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and adjusting shooting settings, whereas 1 playback mode is set to use the mode switch This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. This indicates an operation when the mode switch is for displaying and editing pictures you have taken.
Playback mode Set the mode switch to record movies. To take still pictures or n to this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for modes that cannot be used are displayed, the described function can be used in gray. If two or three icons are ... to view pictures. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and adjusting shooting settings, whereas 1 playback mode is set to use the mode switch This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. This indicates an operation when the mode switch is for displaying and editing pictures you have taken.
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...using the menus are expressed as follows: • Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for using the arrow pad. In this manual, procedures for setting [DRIVE] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE] 20 SELECT GO OK Menu operation notation In this case, follow the operation guide to set . The selected... Y to go on the menu to select from [o], [j], or [MULTI-SHOT], and press Z. Press Z 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...
...using the menus are expressed as follows: • Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for using the arrow pad. In this manual, procedures for setting [DRIVE] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE] 20 SELECT GO OK Menu operation notation In this case, follow the operation guide to set . The selected... Y to go on the menu to select from [o], [j], or [MULTI-SHOT], and press Z. Press Z 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...
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... displayed, the described function can be used are explained together. g"How to use the mode switch" (P. 9), "Mode switch notation" (P. 9) Select the menus in this manual. 22 It may vary according to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. 1 Look at it carefully before...these modes. g"Using the menus" (P. 19), "Menu operation notation" (P. 20) When procedures differ for your reference. Basic operation How to where you purchased the camera. Available languages may differ from the actual page in the order indicated by .
... displayed, the described function can be used are explained together. g"How to use the mode switch" (P. 9), "Mode switch notation" (P. 9) Select the menus in this manual. 22 It may vary according to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. 1 Look at it carefully before...these modes. g"Using the menus" (P. 19), "Menu operation notation" (P. 20) When procedures differ for your reference. Basic operation How to where you purchased the camera. Available languages may differ from the actual page in the order indicated by .
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Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to their natural colors. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. COMP.] g"Using the menus" (P. 19) 1 Press ON to adjust the exposure, and press Z. • Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to darken ...such as snow) turn out darker than their real shades. 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...
Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to their natural colors. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. COMP.] g"Using the menus" (P. 19) 1 Press ON to adjust the exposure, and press Z. • Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to darken ...such as snow) turn out darker than their real shades. 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...
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... help you to compose your pictures. 1 Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to "Monitor Symbols & Icons" in the "Basic Manual". 61 Displays only the AF target mark. 4 6M 4 Additional shooting functions 6M 4 Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of the picture.
... help you to compose your pictures. 1 Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to "Monitor Symbols & Icons" in the "Basic Manual". 61 Displays only the AF target mark. 4 6M 4 Additional shooting functions 6M 4 Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of the picture.
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... possible in the internal memory or the card, or for movies, pictures edited with a computer, or pictures taken with another camera. TIPS 5 • You can change frames and label using OLYMPUS Master software. Playback 83 For details, refer to the playback mode. FRAME OK RESET CANCEL SELECT GO OK When [FRAME] is... selected Note • If you select more than two months of calendar in [CALENDAR], the "Month" following cases: If there is saved, the camera returns to the "Help" guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual.
... possible in the internal memory or the card, or for movies, pictures edited with a computer, or pictures taken with another camera. TIPS 5 • You can change frames and label using OLYMPUS Master software. Playback 83 For details, refer to the playback mode. FRAME OK RESET CANCEL SELECT GO OK When [FRAME] is... selected Note • If you select more than two months of calendar in [CALENDAR], the "Month" following cases: If there is saved, the camera returns to the "Help" guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual.
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...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 turn the camera on. • The last picture taken is displayed on a TV. Connect the multi-connector on the... camera to use the provided AV cable to connect the camera to display. • The camera's monitor stays off . Note • Make sure that the camera's video output signal is recommended to the video and audio input terminals on...
...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 turn the camera on. • The last picture taken is displayed on a TV. Connect the multi-connector on the... camera to use the provided AV cable to connect the camera to display. • The camera's monitor stays off . Note • Make sure that the camera's video output signal is recommended to the video and audio input terminals on...
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... printers that it is sufficiently charged. Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to the instruction manual for your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. Refer to a PictBridge-compatible printer with...
... printers that it is sufficiently charged. Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to the instruction manual for your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. Refer to a PictBridge-compatible printer with...
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...• Printing starts. 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 monitor....display the picture your want to print out on and the position 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...; When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera. To print another picture, press XY to the printer's instruction...
...• Printing starts. 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 monitor....display the picture your want to print out on and the position 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...; When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera. To print another picture, press XY to the printer's instruction...
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... of [CUSTOM PRINT]. Select the print CUSTOM PRINT EXIT settings on the monitor. SELECT GO OK The picture selection screen is displayed and the camera and printer are not printed. 1 Power on the printer. 2 Connect one picture with the most basic printing method of the USB port, ...refer to the printer's instruction manual. Select [ALL IMAGES] or [ALBUM], and press Z. USB • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed. The P C EASY PRINT [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is ...
... of [CUSTOM PRINT]. Select the print CUSTOM PRINT EXIT settings on the monitor. SELECT GO OK The picture selection screen is displayed and the camera and printer are not printed. 1 Power on the printer. 2 Connect one picture with the most basic printing method of the USB port, ...refer to the printer's instruction manual. Select [ALL IMAGES] or [ALBUM], and press Z. USB • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed. The P C EASY PRINT [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is ...
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... printer and PRINT ERROR remedy any problems before turning the power on this camera. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. Remove the jammed paper. TIPS • If an error message other Use a computer to the printer's instruction manual. The paper is displayed, see the following table. Direct printing (PictBridge) If an...
... printer and PRINT ERROR remedy any problems before turning the power on this camera. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. Remove the jammed paper. TIPS • If an error message other Use a computer to the printer's instruction manual. The paper is displayed, see the following table. Direct printing (PictBridge) If an...
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... photo store that you want to print and the number of prints and the date and time information) with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. Insert a card with the pictures stored on the card can print pictures automatically at home or at a photo ...in the internal memory to print. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. For more details, refer to a card before making print reservations. g"Copying pictures in the internal memory cannot be copied to the printer's instruction manual. You can be printed using a DPOF-compatible photo store. Printing...
... photo store that you want to print and the number of prints and the date and time information) with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. Insert a card with the pictures stored on the card can print pictures automatically at home or at a photo ...in the internal memory to print. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. For more details, refer to a card before making print reservations. g"Copying pictures in the internal memory cannot be copied to the printer's instruction manual. You can be printed using a DPOF-compatible photo store. Printing...
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... the computer and the hub. Flow Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera to a computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer first. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the card. If you use a battery... files may cause unstable operation if there is performing. Note • It is connected to process images using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. In this manual. Prepare the following items before starting. If the data cannot be damaged if the images are processed (rotated, etc...
... the computer and the hub. Flow Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera to a computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer first. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the card. If you use a battery... files may cause unstable operation if there is performing. Note • It is connected to process images using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. In this manual. Prepare the following items before starting. If the data cannot be damaged if the images are processed (rotated, etc...
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... can run a slideshow and playback movies. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 132 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...
... can run a slideshow and playback movies. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 132 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...
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...camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master Installing OLYMPUS Master Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with administrators' privileges. • Internet Explorer and QuickTime 6 or later should be installed on your computer. • Windows XP corresponds to Windows XP Professional/Home Edition. • Windows 2000 corresponds to the Olympus...or more Note • Data transfer is only guaranteed on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Windows 98SE/Me/2000...
...camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS Master Installing OLYMPUS Master Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with administrators' privileges. • Internet Explorer and QuickTime 6 or later should be installed on your computer. • Windows XP corresponds to Windows XP Professional/Home Edition. • Windows 2000 corresponds to the Olympus...or more Note • Data transfer is only guaranteed on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Windows 98SE/Me/2000...
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... sticker on the CD-ROM package for the serial number. • When the DirectX licensing agreement is displayed, read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on -screen instructions. 135 Go to install Adobe Reader is... displayed. select your computer. 5 To install Adobe Reader, click "OK". • To cancel installation, click "Cancel". Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS ...
... sticker on the CD-ROM package for the serial number. • When the DirectX licensing agreement is displayed, read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on -screen instructions. 135 Go to install Adobe Reader is... displayed. select your computer. 5 To install Adobe Reader, click "OK". • To cancel installation, click "Cancel". Connecting the camera to a computer Using OLYMPUS ...