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...F 0 -2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 AUTO /5/3/1/> is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is used in this manual This manual contains a table of contents, an index and menus to enable you to easily find the topic that you... check indicator 165, 170 Battery compartment/card cover 169 DC-IN jack 167 DIGITAL ZOOM 19 DPOF 105 DRIVE 36 E Enlarging pictures U 49 Erasing all pictures R 73 Erasing one picture S 72 The index lists the camera's functions, parts and terms used . Using the table of contents gP....
...F 0 -2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 AUTO /5/3/1/> is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is used in this manual This manual contains a table of contents, an index and menus to enable you to easily find the topic that you... check indicator 165, 170 Battery compartment/card cover 169 DC-IN jack 167 DIGITAL ZOOM 19 DPOF 105 DRIVE 36 E Enlarging pictures U 49 Erasing all pictures R 73 Erasing one picture S 72 The index lists the camera's functions, parts and terms used . Using the table of contents gP....
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... carefully before the top left frame) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 c: Jumps to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of the zoom button in this manual. 3 This sample page is only for the function concerned. It is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in... playback mode. 1 2 3 The index display appears. 4 5 6 7 8 9 This shows the buttons and button locations for your camera. d: Moves to the previous picture. Useful information and hints that should be absolutely avoided. How to read the instructions A sample page is useful when...
... carefully before the top left frame) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 c: Jumps to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of the zoom button in this manual. 3 This sample page is only for the function concerned. It is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in... playback mode. 1 2 3 The index display appears. 4 5 6 7 8 9 This shows the buttons and button locations for your camera. d: Moves to the previous picture. Useful information and hints that should be absolutely avoided. How to read the instructions A sample page is useful when...
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The arrow mark ( or ) at the bottom or top of the menu indicates that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK/MENU button is called the "Top menu." SELECT GO Operational buttons (arrow pads and OK/MENU button) See gP. 172 ... 2272×1704 SQ1 2048×1536 SQ2 640×480 SELECT GO Operational buttons (arrow pads and OK/MENU button) White Balance SET CARD CAMERA Press c WB AUTO Tab ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Function Use the arrow pads to use the menus. There are more options available. 4
The arrow mark ( or ) at the bottom or top of the menu indicates that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK/MENU button is called the "Top menu." SELECT GO Operational buttons (arrow pads and OK/MENU button) See gP. 172 ... 2272×1704 SQ1 2048×1536 SQ2 640×480 SELECT GO Operational buttons (arrow pads and OK/MENU button) White Balance SET CARD CAMERA Press c WB AUTO Tab ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Function Use the arrow pads to use the menus. There are more options available. 4
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... not in center of frame (Focus lock) .........10 Changing shooting scene modes l 12 Shooting scene modes 13 Recording movies N 16 Using zoom systems 18 Using the optical zoom 18 Enabling digital zoom 19 Using flash 21 Changing resolution and quality K 23 Picture quality modes for still pictures 23 Picture quality modes for movie 26...
... not in center of frame (Focus lock) .........10 Changing shooting scene modes l 12 Shooting scene modes 13 Recording movies N 16 Using zoom systems 18 Using the optical zoom 18 Enabling digital zoom 19 Using flash 21 Changing resolution and quality K 23 Picture quality modes for still pictures 23 Picture quality modes for movie 26...
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Taking Pictures 9 To change the shooting settings, refer to use the flash, zoom, etc. 1 Taking Pictures This chapter describes how to take successive pictures, movies 1 and how to "3: Setting Up."
Taking Pictures 9 To change the shooting settings, refer to use the flash, zoom, etc. 1 Taking Pictures This chapter describes how to take successive pictures, movies 1 and how to "3: Setting Up."
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Changing shooting scene modes l SELF PORTRAIT o Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Spot metering is locked at the W position 1 and cannot be changed while in this mode. The zoom function is not available in self portrait mode. g"Recording movies N" (P. 16) Taking Pictures 15 MOVIE N Enables you to record movies.
Changing shooting scene modes l SELF PORTRAIT o Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Spot metering is locked at the W position 1 and cannot be changed while in this mode. The zoom function is not available in self portrait mode. g"Recording movies N" (P. 16) Taking Pictures 15 MOVIE N Enables you to record movies.
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... [ON]. When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. To view the movie you intend to use the optical zoom during movie recording, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to stop recording. If you have just taken, see g"Playing back movies q" (P. 56). Recording movies N 1 While a movie is taken, N indicator lights red. The... balance are locked and the green lamp lights steadily. Press the shutter button the rest of the way and release it to start recording. g"Using zoom systems" (P. 18) 17 Taking Pictures Press the shutter button halfway and hold.
... [ON]. When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. To view the movie you intend to use the optical zoom during movie recording, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to stop recording. If you have just taken, see g"Playing back movies q" (P. 56). Recording movies N 1 While a movie is taken, N indicator lights red. The... balance are locked and the green lamp lights steadily. Press the shutter button the rest of the way and release it to start recording. g"Using zoom systems" (P. 18) 17 Taking Pictures Press the shutter button halfway and hold.
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.... Press and hold the W side of the zoom button to zoom in shooting mode. Optical zoom Optical zoom + digital zoom 1 up to 3× up or down. Shooting distance and shooting range Zoom position Shooting distance Macro mode (W) 20 cm (0.7...zoom bar goes up to ) 18 Shooting range (W × H) (minimum shooting distance) 207 × 154 mm (20cm (0.7ft.)) 70 × 53 mm (20cm (0.7ft.)) 502 × 373 mm (50cm (1.6ft.)) 170 × 127 mm (50cm (1.6ft.)) Using zoom systems This camera has two zoom systems, one is a normal optical zoom system and the other is a digital zoom...
.... Press and hold the W side of the zoom button to zoom in shooting mode. Optical zoom Optical zoom + digital zoom 1 up to 3× up or down. Shooting distance and shooting range Zoom position Shooting distance Macro mode (W) 20 cm (0.7...zoom bar goes up to ) 18 Shooting range (W × H) (minimum shooting distance) 207 × 154 mm (20cm (0.7ft.)) 70 × 53 mm (20cm (0.7ft.)) 502 × 373 mm (50cm (1.6ft.)) 170 × 127 mm (50cm (1.6ft.)) Using zoom systems This camera has two zoom systems, one is a normal optical zoom system and the other is a digital zoom...
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Taking Pictures Using zoom systems Enabling digital zoom The optical zoom is operated simply by pressing the zoom button, but to use the digital zoom, [DIGITAL ZOOM] must be set to the [CAMERA] menu. Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy as a result. Press the OK/MENU button in the center ...The area in shooting mode. Press d to go to [ON] on the monitor. 1 The optical zoom magnifies the subject by the camera. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 19 The top menu is cropped and magnified on the other hand, enlarges the picture...
Taking Pictures Using zoom systems Enabling digital zoom The optical zoom is operated simply by pressing the zoom button, but to use the digital zoom, [DIGITAL ZOOM] must be set to the [CAMERA] menu. Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy as a result. Press the OK/MENU button in the center ...The area in shooting mode. Press d to go to [ON] on the monitor. 1 The optical zoom magnifies the subject by the camera. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 19 The top menu is cropped and magnified on the other hand, enlarges the picture...
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... is set. to select [ON] and press the OK/MENU button. Press d to go to the digital zoom settings. 1 Press a or c to avoid camera movement. SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM R PANORAMA OFF ON The digital zoom cannot be used when [OFF] is selected. o o White area : Range of optical...
... is set. to select [ON] and press the OK/MENU button. Press d to go to the digital zoom settings. 1 Press a or c to avoid camera movement. SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM R PANORAMA OFF ON The digital zoom cannot be used when [OFF] is selected. o o White area : Range of optical...
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... at the center of a backlit subject may result in darkened faces or other foreground objects. Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. Taking Pictures When brightness of subject and background differs n Taking pictures of the monitor to obtain the appropriate exposure for ... around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 31 Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c...
... at the center of a backlit subject may result in darkened faces or other foreground objects. Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. Taking Pictures When brightness of subject and background differs n Taking pictures of the monitor to obtain the appropriate exposure for ... around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 31 Press d to go to [MODE MENU]. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c...
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ESP/n ESP Spot metering is set. PANORAMA Take the picture using spot metering. c Position the subject in the center of subject and background differs n Press a or c to select [n] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. Taking Pictures 32 d Compose your shot and press the shutter button all the way to exit the R 1 menu. DRIVE n DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to take the picture. When brightness of the frame and press the shutter button halfway.
ESP/n ESP Spot metering is set. PANORAMA Take the picture using spot metering. c Position the subject in the center of subject and background differs n Press a or c to select [n] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. Taking Pictures 32 d Compose your shot and press the shutter button all the way to exit the R 1 menu. DRIVE n DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to take the picture. When brightness of the frame and press the shutter button halfway.
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... usual to ) Shooting range (W × H) (minimum shooting distance) 207 × 154 mm (20 cm (7.8 in.)) 70 × 53 mm (20 cm (7.8 in.)) 33 However, the camera will take pictures as close up pictures Use the macro mode when you shoot as close as 20 cm (7.8 in.) to shoot a close as 9 cm... longer than 50 cm (1.6 ft.) with the macro mode turned on the monitor. To cancel the Macro mode, select [&OFF]. Shooting distance and shooting scope Zoom position Macro mode (W) Macro mode (T) Shooting distance 20 cm (7.8 in.) to ) 20 cm (7.8 in shooting mode to select [&].
... usual to ) Shooting range (W × H) (minimum shooting distance) 207 × 154 mm (20 cm (7.8 in.)) 70 × 53 mm (20 cm (7.8 in.)) 33 However, the camera will take pictures as close up pictures Use the macro mode when you shoot as close as 20 cm (7.8 in.) to shoot a close as 9 cm... longer than 50 cm (1.6 ft.) with the macro mode turned on the monitor. To cancel the Macro mode, select [&OFF]. Shooting distance and shooting scope Zoom position Macro mode (W) Macro mode (T) Shooting distance 20 cm (7.8 in.) to ) 20 cm (7.8 in shooting mode to select [&].
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The lens is set in the T (Telephoto) position and the camera is displayed on the monitor. Take the picture. Shooting distance and shooting range Zoom position Shooting range (W × H) Shooting distance (minimum shooting distance) Super macro mode (T) 9 cm ( 3.5 in.) to select [%]. When the super macro mode has been selected, % is ... macro mode % Select the super macro mode to take a picture of a subject at a distance greater than 20 cm (7.9 in.) in the Super macro mode, the camera takes longer to focus.
The lens is set in the T (Telephoto) position and the camera is displayed on the monitor. Take the picture. Shooting distance and shooting range Zoom position Shooting range (W × H) Shooting distance (minimum shooting distance) Super macro mode (T) 9 cm ( 3.5 in.) to select [%]. When the super macro mode has been selected, % is ... macro mode % Select the super macro mode to take a picture of a subject at a distance greater than 20 cm (7.9 in.) in the Super macro mode, the camera takes longer to focus.
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...to go to [MODE MENU]. F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select [DRIVE]. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. j Press the OK/MENU button in [HQ] mode) by keeping the shutter button pressed. Press d... to go to the successive picture settings. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 36 As you are 1 recommended to the [CAMERA] menu. Press d to go to use this mode when photographing a moving subject. The top...
...to go to [MODE MENU]. F K MODE MENU WB Press a or c to select [DRIVE]. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. j Press the OK/MENU button in [HQ] mode) by keeping the shutter button pressed. Press d... to go to the successive picture settings. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 36 As you are 1 recommended to the [CAMERA] menu. Press d to go to use this mode when photographing a moving subject. The top...
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P The successive picture shooting indication is set at the first frame. 37 DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM j Press the OK/MENU button again to take pictures until you release your finger from the shutter button. PANORAMA 1 Take the pictures. The camera will continue to exit the R menu. j HQ 2272*1704 11a Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. Focus is set . Taking Pictures Taking successive pictures j Press a or c to select [j] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. ESP/n The successive picture shooting is displayed on the monitor.
P The successive picture shooting indication is set at the first frame. 37 DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM j Press the OK/MENU button again to take pictures until you release your finger from the shutter button. PANORAMA 1 Take the pictures. The camera will continue to exit the R menu. j HQ 2272*1704 11a Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. Focus is set . Taking Pictures Taking successive pictures j Press a or c to select [j] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. ESP/n The successive picture shooting is displayed on the monitor.
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... the panoramic shooting feature with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Press d to go to the panoramic shooting display. 38 SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press d to go to select [PANORAMA]. Panoramic shooting lets...
... the panoramic shooting feature with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Press d to go to the panoramic shooting display. 38 SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA Press d to go to select [PANORAMA]. Panoramic shooting lets...
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P 1st o HQ 2272*1704 20 Take the second shot. Press d to go to select the [CAMERA] tab. Once the second picture is not stored. 42 Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. 1 Press a or c to the top menu. P 2nd o HQ 2272*1704 20b To cancel shooting in [/] mode before taking the first... two pictures / Press a or c to the composite 2 pictures shooting display. The first picture taken is taken, the monitor automatically returns to select [/]. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 SET CARD CAMERA Taking Pictures Take the first shot.
P 1st o HQ 2272*1704 20 Take the second shot. Press d to go to select the [CAMERA] tab. Once the second picture is not stored. 42 Press d to go to the [CAMERA] menu. 1 Press a or c to the top menu. P 2nd o HQ 2272*1704 20b To cancel shooting in [/] mode before taking the first... two pictures / Press a or c to the composite 2 pictures shooting display. The first picture taken is taken, the monitor automatically returns to select [/]. SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 SET CARD CAMERA Taking Pictures Take the first shot.
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.... The top menu is useful for about 0.5 seconds after each picture is taken. Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 43 Taking Pictures Recording sound with still pictures setting. Press d to go to the picture...
.... The top menu is useful for about 0.5 seconds after each picture is taken. Press a or c to select the [CAMERA] tab. SET CARD CAMERA SET CARD CAMERA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA ESP/n ESP DRIVE o DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R OFF PANORAMA 43 Taking Pictures Recording sound with still pictures setting. Press d to go to the picture...
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ESP/n Recording sound with still pictures R Press a or c to select [ON] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. PANORAMA ON Press the shutter button to exit R OFF 1 the menu. When the sound recording is started, position the ... during successive shooting (P. 36), panoramic shooting (P. 38) or composite 2 pictures shooting mode (P. 41). 44 Taking Pictures Recording sound with still pictures is set. DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to start the sound recording. Sound cannot be taken until sound recording has stopped. The next picture cannot be...
ESP/n Recording sound with still pictures R Press a or c to select [ON] and SET CARD CAMERA press the OK/MENU button. PANORAMA ON Press the shutter button to exit R OFF 1 the menu. When the sound recording is started, position the ... during successive shooting (P. 36), panoramic shooting (P. 38) or composite 2 pictures shooting mode (P. 41). 44 Taking Pictures Recording sound with still pictures is set. DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to start the sound recording. Sound cannot be taken until sound recording has stopped. The next picture cannot be...