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... taking important photographs. ( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual. ( The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for future reference. ( We recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual in this manual were produced during the...
... taking important photographs. ( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual. ( The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for future reference. ( We recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual in this manual were produced during the...
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Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. EN 3 Quick Start Guide Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card.
Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. EN 3 Quick Start Guide Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card.
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...revert to the situation. AF lock mark k [] [IN] HQ 3072×2304 4 AF Lock - h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function reduces the blur caused by pressing 2. Select a scene mode/change the setting without using the shooting guide will... Shoot w/ effects preview. 2 Brightening subject. 3 Shooting into backlight. 4 Set particular lighting. 5 Blurring background. K Shooting still pictures The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. Use the 12 to select a scene and press o. • By switching to another mode...
...revert to the situation. AF lock mark k [] [IN] HQ 3072×2304 4 AF Lock - h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function reduces the blur caused by pressing 2. Select a scene mode/change the setting without using the shooting guide will... Shoot w/ effects preview. 2 Brightening subject. 3 Shooting into backlight. 4 Set particular lighting. 5 Blurring background. K Shooting still pictures The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. Use the 12 to select a scene and press o. • By switching to another mode...
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... to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA RESET MENU SETUP EXIT MENU SILENT MODE SET OK CAMERA MENU 1 WB AUTO 2 ISO DRIVE AUTO o FINE ZOOM OFF DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK • When [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE], or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding...
... to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA RESET MENU SETUP EXIT MENU SILENT MODE SET OK CAMERA MENU 1 WB AUTO 2 ISO DRIVE AUTO o FINE ZOOM OFF DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK • When [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE], or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding...
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... AUTO 2 ISO DRIVE AUTO o FINE ZOOM OFF DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK Page display: The page display mark is one of the selections on the [CAMERA MENU]. CAMERA MENU 1 ESP/n 2 AF MODE R FACE DETECT iESP PANORAMA SPOT BACK MENU SET OK Menu operations EN 21 Press 12 to exit the menu... menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed in a different color. The selected item is displayed. Press m repeatedly to change the page. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press o to display the top menu. Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [AF MODE] setting as an...
... AUTO 2 ISO DRIVE AUTO o FINE ZOOM OFF DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK Page display: The page display mark is one of the selections on the [CAMERA MENU]. CAMERA MENU 1 ESP/n 2 AF MODE R FACE DETECT iESP PANORAMA SPOT BACK MENU SET OK Menu operations EN 21 Press 12 to exit the menu... menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed in a different color. The selected item is displayed. Press m repeatedly to change the page. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press o to display the top menu. Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [AF MODE] setting as an...
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... Application Low • This is useful for sending as e-mail Low attachments. Shooting mode menu K h s n 1 4 CAMERA MENU WB ESP/n IMAGE QUALITY ISO 4 DRIVE AF MODE R 2 CAMERA FINE ZOOM PANORAMA* RESET MENU SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM SILENT MODE 5 * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is useful for performing computer image Standard processing, such as contrast adjustment and...
... Application Low • This is useful for sending as e-mail Low attachments. Shooting mode menu K h s n 1 4 CAMERA MENU WB ESP/n IMAGE QUALITY ISO 4 DRIVE AF MODE R 2 CAMERA FINE ZOOM PANORAMA* RESET MENU SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM SILENT MODE 5 * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is useful for performing computer image Standard processing, such as contrast adjustment and...
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... 25 P. 25 P. 26 Menu operations 3 s (Scene) Selecting a scene mode according to g. OFF IMAGE QUALITY HQ WB AUTO ISO DRIVE AUTO o FINE ZOOM OFF DIGITAL ZOOM OFF ESP/n ESP AF MODE SPOT R OFF Ref. This approximately doubles the shooting time, during BACK MENU SET OK which it is set to... displays sample images as Scene mode selection screen well as a description of each frame. *4 Use a waterproof protector when using the camera at depths exceeding 3 m (9.8 ft.). *5 The focus distance is locked at approximately 5.0 m (16.4 ft.). Set the scene mode. *3 The...
... 25 P. 25 P. 26 Menu operations 3 s (Scene) Selecting a scene mode according to g. OFF IMAGE QUALITY HQ WB AUTO ISO DRIVE AUTO o FINE ZOOM OFF DIGITAL ZOOM OFF ESP/n ESP AF MODE SPOT R OFF Ref. This approximately doubles the shooting time, during BACK MENU SET OK which it is set to... displays sample images as Scene mode selection screen well as a description of each frame. *4 Use a waterproof protector when using the camera at depths exceeding 3 m (9.8 ft.). *5 The focus distance is locked at approximately 5.0 m (16.4 ft.). Set the scene mode. *3 The...
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...not convert the data with fewer pixels into the data with larger pixels. • The available zoom factor varies depending on it. iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to [16:9]. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the frame and focus on the [IMAGE... a picture against strong backlight, the center of the picture may not be detected depending on the subject. • When [FACE DETECT] is [ON]. DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject without reducing image quality OFF /ON This function allows you to zoom up to take close-up shots with...
...not convert the data with fewer pixels into the data with larger pixels. • The available zoom factor varies depending on it. iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to [16:9]. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the frame and focus on the [IMAGE... a picture against strong backlight, the center of the picture may not be detected depending on the subject. • When [FACE DETECT] is [ON]. DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject without reducing image quality OFF /ON This function allows you to zoom up to take close-up shots with...
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... Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C Day (01 - 31) PIXEL MAPPING Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to perform properly. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. X ...Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the...Month-Day) X Y M D TIME Y/M/D Hour Minute Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) CANCEL MENU m: Cancels the setting. • The first two digits of monitor s Menu operations BACK MENU SET OK Press o to operate this function frequently. Folder name File name \DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg Folder No....
... Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C Day (01 - 31) PIXEL MAPPING Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to perform properly. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. X ...Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the...Month-Day) X Y M D TIME Y/M/D Hour Minute Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) CANCEL MENU m: Cancels the setting. • The first two digits of monitor s Menu operations BACK MENU SET OK Press o to operate this function frequently. Folder name File name \DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg Folder No....
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... off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn the camera on. ALARM CLOCK Setting alarms OFF No alarm is set or alarm is activated once. Menu operations MOVE SET ...to the date and time set . ONE TIME Alarm is canceled. After the alarm goes off the camera. 36 EN Note that set with [X]. • The first two digits of the year are recorded with the date and time set , [ALARM CLOCK] is not available..../ MID / HIGH 3 LOW / MID / HIGH Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera.
... off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn the camera on. ALARM CLOCK Setting alarms OFF No alarm is set or alarm is activated once. Menu operations MOVE SET ...to the date and time set . ONE TIME Alarm is canceled. After the alarm goes off the camera. 36 EN Note that set with [X]. • The first two digits of the year are recorded with the date and time set , [ALARM CLOCK] is not available..../ MID / HIGH 3 LOW / MID / HIGH Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera.
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...the printer's instruction manual for your printer. • For details of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. • Available printing modes, paper sizes, etc., vary depending on the printer you can be... Printing pictures Connector cover USB cable • The easy print start screen is PictBridge? What is displayed. • For details of the camera and the printer's USB port. To find out if your printer. If [STANDARD] is compatible with the...
...the printer's instruction manual for your printer. • For details of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. • Available printing modes, paper sizes, etc., vary depending on the printer you can be... Printing pictures Connector cover USB cable • The easy print start screen is PictBridge? What is displayed. • For details of the camera and the printer's USB port. To find out if your printer. If [STANDARD] is compatible with the...
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... the pictures stored on the card. Printing using the original device. For more details, refer to record automatic print information from digital cameras. PRINT MODE SELECT [ IN ] PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT MENU SET OK Print settings (DPOF) Printing ... DPOF-compatible printer. Insert a card with print reservations can print out pictures easily either at home using the following procedures. Printing using this camera. EN 41 Screen during data transfer CONTINUE CANCEL SET OK Select [CANCEL], and press o. 5 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, ...
... the pictures stored on the card. Printing using the original device. For more details, refer to record automatic print information from digital cameras. PRINT MODE SELECT [ IN ] PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT MENU SET OK Print settings (DPOF) Printing ... DPOF-compatible printer. Insert a card with print reservations can print out pictures easily either at home using the following procedures. Printing using this camera. EN 41 Screen during data transfer CONTINUE CANCEL SET OK Select [CANCEL], and press o. 5 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, ...
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... the computer using the gP. 47 USB cable Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 48 A computer that satisfies the operating environment (P. 45) requirements Download image files to search for managing your digital images on your camera, you do the following items before starting. Downloaded images are automatically sorted by date, allowing you...
... the computer using the gP. 47 USB cable Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 48 A computer that satisfies the operating environment (P. 45) requirements Download image files to search for managing your digital images on your camera, you do the following items before starting. Downloaded images are automatically sorted by date, allowing you...
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... and [MTP] is selected. Click "OK" to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Start up for selecting the pictures you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this case, do not use a hub, but connect the...
... and [MTP] is selected. Click "OK" to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Start up for selecting the pictures you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this case, do not use a hub, but connect the...
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... the shutter speed is moving subject The subject is not in the camera for approximately 1 day. Prevent blur by using image stabilization Be sure to hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using digital image stabilization" (P. 12) Pictures are shot at different distances Fast...-moving quickly • Focus the camera on the subject. EN 53 The green lamp on the monitor...
... the shutter speed is moving subject The subject is not in the camera for approximately 1 day. Prevent blur by using image stabilization Be sure to hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using digital image stabilization" (P. 12) Pictures are shot at different distances Fast...-moving quickly • Focus the camera on the subject. EN 53 The green lamp on the monitor...
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...results may not produce the brightness (exposure) that was intended. To take close-up pictures • With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. This camera is equipped with the correct color • The reason why there are sometimes differences between the actual colors and ... color of the subject appearing dark. [#] is the function that can be taken based on the brightness at high sensitivity while suppressing noise; g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on a sunny day at the beach or in some noise, depending on a sunny day • When the subject is illuminated ...
...results may not produce the brightness (exposure) that was intended. To take close-up pictures • With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. This camera is equipped with the correct color • The reason why there are sometimes differences between the actual colors and ... color of the subject appearing dark. [#] is the function that can be taken based on the brightness at high sensitivity while suppressing noise; g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on a sunny day at the beach or in some noise, depending on a sunny day • When the subject is illuminated ...
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.... For more details, refer to the respective function of ink. P. 25 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 - 9 9 P. 25 ESP/n 9 - 9 9 P. 25 AF MODE 9 - 9 - Replace the ink cartridge in shooting modes Function Shooting mode K h P AUTO s n Ref. P. 26 PANORAMA 9 - 9 - There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. P. 16 &/%/O 9 9 9 9*1 P. 16 Y 9 9 9 9 P. 16 Shadow Adjustment Technology 9 9 9 9 P. 17 Optical zoom 9 9 9 9*2 P. 15 WB...
.... For more details, refer to the respective function of ink. P. 25 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 - 9 9 P. 25 ESP/n 9 - 9 9 P. 25 AF MODE 9 - 9 - Replace the ink cartridge in shooting modes Function Shooting mode K h P AUTO s n Ref. P. 26 PANORAMA 9 - 9 - There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. P. 16 &/%/O 9 9 9 9*1 P. 16 Y 9 9 9 9 P. 16 Shadow Adjustment Technology 9 9 9 9 P. 17 Optical zoom 9 9 9 9*2 P. 15 WB...
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...9 - Page - - - 9*1 9 9 9 P. 16 9 - 9 9 9 9 - P. 25 9 9 9 9 - 9 9 9 - Getting to know your camera better EN 61 P. 25 9 9 9 - - - 9 9 9 P. 26 9 9 9 - - - 9 9 9 P. 26 *1 [!] is not available. *2... quality is fixed at [640 × 480]. *7 [FACE DETECT] is not available. *8 [SPOT] is not available. P. 17 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 - DRIVE 9*4 9*4 - - 9*4 - IMAGE QUALITY 9 9 9 9*5 9 9 FINE ZOOM 9 9 9 -- 9 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 9 9 - - 9 ESP/n 9 9 9 9-9 AF MODE 9 9 9 9 9*8 9 R 999999 PANORAMA 9 9 9 9-9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 - - P. 25 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 P. 25 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 9*7 - Functions ...
...9 - Page - - - 9*1 9 9 9 P. 16 9 - 9 9 9 9 - P. 25 9 9 9 9 - 9 9 9 - Getting to know your camera better EN 61 P. 25 9 9 9 - - - 9 9 9 P. 26 9 9 9 - - - 9 9 9 P. 26 *1 [!] is not available. *2... quality is fixed at [640 × 480]. *7 [FACE DETECT] is not available. *8 [SPOT] is not available. P. 17 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 - DRIVE 9*4 9*4 - - 9*4 - IMAGE QUALITY 9 9 9 9*5 9 9 FINE ZOOM 9 9 9 -- 9 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 9 9 - - 9 ESP/n 9 9 9 9-9 AF MODE 9 9 9 9 9*8 9 R 999999 PANORAMA 9 9 9 9-9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 - - P. 25 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 P. 25 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 9*7 - Functions ...
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... and dents, are required to preserve the integrity and operation of time. For additional information on our warranty, please visit to the Olympus website for foreign material including dirt, dust or sand. • Be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover and connector cover...them off any excess water or debris after any major impact. After that each cover. However, depending on the inner surface of your digital compact camera. Shock resistance: The anti-shock feature warrants*2 the operation of 100 V to substantial or excessive impact. If any electronic device, ...
... and dents, are required to preserve the integrity and operation of time. For additional information on our warranty, please visit to the Olympus website for foreign material including dirt, dust or sand. • Be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover and connector cover...them off any excess water or debris after any major impact. After that each cover. However, depending on the inner surface of your digital compact camera. Shock resistance: The anti-shock feature warrants*2 the operation of 100 V to substantial or excessive impact. If any electronic device, ...
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... (based on CIPA battery life measurement standards) : 7,110,000 pixels : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 (gross) : Olympus lens 6.7 to 20.1 mm, f3.5 to 5.0 (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system : 4 to 1/1000 sec. : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (W/T) (normal) 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to ) (W), 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode...
... (based on CIPA battery life measurement standards) : 7,110,000 pixels : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 (gross) : Olympus lens 6.7 to 20.1 mm, f3.5 to 5.0 (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system : 4 to 1/1000 sec. : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (W/T) (normal) 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to ) (W), 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode...