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... Thank you for future reference. In the interest of your camera. We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. 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...
... Thank you for future reference. In the interest of your camera. We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. 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...
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... It will also find information on factors which may lead to one model. (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is for both the SP-310 and SP-350. You will help you easy-to-follow explanations on how to make prints and enjoy your... camera. g Reference pages describing details or associated information. 2 The camera illustrations shown in this manual are based on a computer. Basic Manual This manual gives you get started ...
... It will also find information on factors which may lead to one model. (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is for both the SP-310 and SP-350. You will help you easy-to-follow explanations on how to make prints and enjoy your... camera. g Reference pages describing details or associated information. 2 The camera illustrations shown in this manual are based on a computer. Basic Manual This manual gives you get started ...
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... taking pictures Basic shooting functions Advanced shooting functions Additional shooting functions P. 9 1 P. 21 2 P. 36 3 P. 53 4 P. 69 5 Playback P. 78 6 Settings P. 108 7 Printing pictures P. 123 8 Connecting the camera to a computer P. 139 9 Troubleshooting. To print the pictures you have taken. To view, edit and sort the pictures you have taken. Appendix Miscellaneous P. 155 10..., giving you have taken on a computer. Composition of the manual You'll find what you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master.
... taking pictures Basic shooting functions Advanced shooting functions Additional shooting functions P. 9 1 P. 21 2 P. 36 3 P. 53 4 P. 69 5 Playback P. 78 6 Settings P. 108 7 Printing pictures P. 123 8 Connecting the camera to a computer P. 139 9 Troubleshooting. To print the pictures you have taken. To view, edit and sort the pictures you have taken. Appendix Miscellaneous P. 155 10..., giving you have taken on a computer. Composition of the manual You'll find what you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master.
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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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Table of Contents Using commercially available external flashes (SP-350 48 Using the slave flash 49 Recording movies 50 Camera movement compensation 51 Recording sound with movies 52 4 Advanced shooting functions 53 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 54 Changing the shutter speed for ...
Table of Contents Using commercially available external flashes (SP-350 48 Using the slave flash 49 Recording movies 50 Camera movement compensation 51 Recording sound with movies 52 4 Advanced shooting functions 53 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 54 Changing the shutter speed for ...
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... reservation 136 All-frame reservation 137 Resetting print reservation data 138 9 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 139 Flow 140 Using OLYMPUS Master 141 What is OLYMPUS Master 141 Installing OLYMPUS Master 142 Connecting the camera to a computer 146 Starting up OLYMPUS Master 147 Displaying camera images on a computer 149 Downloading and saving images 149 Viewing still pictures...
... reservation 136 All-frame reservation 137 Resetting print reservation data 138 9 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 139 Flow 140 Using OLYMPUS Master 141 What is OLYMPUS Master 141 Installing OLYMPUS Master 142 Connecting the camera to a computer 146 Starting up OLYMPUS Master 147 Displaying camera images on a computer 149 Downloading and saving images 149 Viewing still pictures...
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Table of Contents 10 Appendix 155 Troubleshooting 156 Error messages 156 Troubleshooting 158 Camera care 165 Batteries 166 Accessories (optional 167 AC adapter 167 Using commercially available external flashes 168 Safety Precautions 169 Glossary of terms 173 11 Miscellaneous 176 Menu list 177 List of factory default settings 186 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes 188 Index 191 8
Table of Contents 10 Appendix 155 Troubleshooting 156 Error messages 156 Troubleshooting 158 Camera care 165 Batteries 166 Accessories (optional 167 AC adapter 167 Using commercially available external flashes 168 Safety Precautions 169 Glossary of terms 173 11 Miscellaneous 176 Menu list 177 List of factory default settings 186 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes 188 Index 191 8
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Professional photographers use the various functions available to adjust the brightness and white balance of your digital camera. Now you ever overwhelmed by pressing the buttons on the monitor and use the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize yourself with the buttons... reading the explanations of the various functions. You can achieve such effects simply by all of the advanced shooting and editing functions? 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 1 Basic operation Basic operation 1 Are...
Professional photographers use the various functions available to adjust the brightness and white balance of your digital camera. Now you ever overwhelmed by pressing the buttons on the monitor and use the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize yourself with the buttons... reading the explanations of the various functions. You can achieve such effects simply by all of the advanced shooting and editing functions? 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 1 Basic operation Basic operation 1 Are...
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...the mode dial to one of these positions to make settings. g"My Mode" (P. 56) This function allows you to the shooting conditions. The S camera sets the aperture automatically. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12), "Menus" (P. 14), "Menu list" (P. 177) • You can also play back...a scene mode according to the situation" (P. 37) n This function lets you to set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. The A camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g"Playback" (P. 78) TIPS • Direct button functions and menu contents vary depending on the position of the ...
...the mode dial to one of these positions to make settings. g"My Mode" (P. 56) This function allows you to the shooting conditions. The S camera sets the aperture automatically. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12), "Menus" (P. 14), "Menu list" (P. 177) • You can also play back...a scene mode according to the situation" (P. 37) n This function lets you to set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. The A camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g"Playback" (P. 78) TIPS • Direct button functions and menu contents vary depending on the position of the ...
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The assigned function setting changes each time you press the button. Direct buttons This camera features buttons for setting functions directly. 1 The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in shooting mode 12 Basic operation 3 4 5 1 # button (Flash mode) ...
The assigned function setting changes each time you press the button. Direct buttons This camera features buttons for setting functions directly. 1 The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in shooting mode 12 Basic operation 3 4 5 1 # button (Flash mode) ...
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Detailed camera information is displayed. 100- 0004 SQ1 '05. 09. 26 12:30 4 100- 0004 SQ1 SIZE: 1600×1200 F4.0 1/100 +2.0 ISO400 '05. 09. 26 12:...
Detailed camera information is displayed. 100- 0004 SQ1 '05. 09. 26 12:30 4 100- 0004 SQ1 SIZE: 1600×1200 F4.0 1/100 +2.0 ISO400 '05. 09. 26 12:...
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...)" (P. 87) 14 TIPS • Press and hold down Z on the 1 monitor. Shooting mode (except r) The [RESET] screen is displayed. g"Resetting the settings to make each camera setting. Menus are categorized by function into shortcut menus and mode menus. Menus Set the mode dial to any mode and press Z to display the...
...)" (P. 87) 14 TIPS • Press and hold down Z on the 1 monitor. Shooting mode (except r) The [RESET] screen is displayed. g"Resetting the settings to make each camera setting. Menus are categorized by function into shortcut menus and mode menus. Menus Set the mode dial to any mode and press Z to display the...
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Also, you can also be accessed from the mode menu. g"Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)" (P. 118) 15 ALBUM UNDO ENTRY OK HOLD gP. 89 MOVIE PLAY gP. 85 gP. 86 CLOSE ALBUM ALBUM ... (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...
Also, you can also be accessed from the mode menu. g"Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)" (P. 118) 15 ALBUM UNDO ENTRY OK HOLD gP. 89 MOVIE PLAY gP. 85 gP. 86 CLOSE ALBUM ALBUM ... (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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...is displayed when the internal memory is inserted in use . Menus Mode menu 1 (Shooting mode Basic operation SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO CAMERA For setting shooting-related functions. Also saves internal memory CARD tab data to a card. CARD tab Also saves internal memory ...-related functions, such as record mode and white tab balance. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera easier to use . The [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is in the camera. • For a list of mode menu items, see "Menu list" (P. 177)....
...is displayed when the internal memory is inserted in use . Menus Mode menu 1 (Shooting mode Basic operation SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO CAMERA For setting shooting-related functions. Also saves internal memory CARD tab data to a card. CARD tab Also saves internal memory ...-related functions, such as record mode and white tab balance. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera easier to use . The [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is in the camera. • For a list of mode menu items, see "Menu list" (P. 177)....
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..., and press q. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select and change settings. SET MEM PIC CAMERA MODE MENU RESET OK HOLD ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO 17 Top menu • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press q to the arrow pad (...
..., and press q. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select and change settings. SET MEM PIC CAMERA MODE MENU RESET OK HOLD ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO 17 Top menu • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press q to the arrow pad (...
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BEEP OFF 1 LOW 2 HIGH Operation guide Press psr to finalize the setting. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO Press q to go on the menu to be selected. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 AUTO 64 100 200 400 TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of... settings cannot be set or change settings using the menus are expressed as follows: • Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [ISO] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO] 18
BEEP OFF 1 LOW 2 HIGH Operation guide Press psr to finalize the setting. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO Press q to go on the menu to be selected. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 AUTO 64 100 200 400 TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of... settings cannot be set or change settings using the menus are expressed as follows: • Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [ISO] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO] 18
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Basic operation Menus Using the GUIDE function 1 This camera has a GUIDE function. FILE NAME Sets the format for naming folders and files that are to be saved to close the menu guide. When [FILE NAME] is displayed. • Release the DISP./GUIDE button to a new card. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menu display in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide explaining the menus. 1 With a menu selected, hold down the DISP./GUIDE button. • The menu explanation is selected 19
Basic operation Menus Using the GUIDE function 1 This camera has a GUIDE function. FILE NAME Sets the format for naming folders and files that are to be saved to close the menu guide. When [FILE NAME] is displayed. • Release the DISP./GUIDE button to a new card. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menu display in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide explaining the menus. 1 With a menu selected, hold down the DISP./GUIDE button. • The menu explanation is selected 19
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...pictures easier to the factory default setting. TIPS • The screen on . POWER button Mode dial 2 Tips before you start taking pictures Monitor (Turning the camera on Set the mode dial to any mode, and press the POWER button. • The monitor turns on. • When you turn on the... camera in shooting mode, the lens extends. (Turning the camera off Press the POWER button. • The monitor turns off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on the right is displayed when the date and time setting has returned...
...pictures easier to the factory default setting. TIPS • The screen on . POWER button Mode dial 2 Tips before you start taking pictures Monitor (Turning the camera on Set the mode dial to any mode, and press the POWER button. • The monitor turns on. • When you turn on the... camera in shooting mode, the lens extends. (Turning the camera off Press the POWER button. • The monitor turns off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on the right is displayed when the date and time setting has returned...
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...person or flower (macro shooting). Use the monitor when you need Use the viewfinder for the situation. TIPS When the monitor darkens j If the camera is not used for 10 seconds or more , the monitor turns off , press the DISP./GUIDE button several times. The slightly from the ... the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12) Monitor Viewfinder 2 You can check the picture area Camera movement does not that , if the camera is not used . than the image in the viewfinder. • As you get closer to image in the viewfinder differs Disadvantages...
...person or flower (macro shooting). Use the monitor when you need Use the viewfinder for the situation. TIPS When the monitor darkens j If the camera is not used for 10 seconds or more , the monitor turns off , press the DISP./GUIDE button several times. The slightly from the ... the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12) Monitor Viewfinder 2 You can check the picture area Camera movement does not that , if the camera is not used . than the image in the viewfinder. • As you get closer to image in the viewfinder differs Disadvantages...
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... subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of the criteria it uses to -focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. 3 Keeping the shutter button Green lamp pressed halfway, recompose your finger from ...-to detect the subject. Release your shot. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 4 Press the shutter button fully. • The camera takes the picture. If the correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. SQ1 1600×1200 4 AF target mark • The green lamp lights...
... subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of the criteria it uses to -focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. 3 Keeping the shutter button Green lamp pressed halfway, recompose your finger from ...-to detect the subject. Release your shot. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 4 Press the shutter button fully. • The camera takes the picture. If the correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. SQ1 1600×1200 4 AF target mark • The green lamp lights...
