Olympus CAMEDIA C 2 ZOOM User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
C-2 Zoom  
D-520 ZOOM  
C-220 ZOOM  
REFERENCE MANUAL  
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CAMERA OPERATION  
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC  
For customers in Europe  
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requirements for safety, health, environment and customer  
protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.  
For customers in North and South America  
For customers in USA  
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Model Number  
Trade Name  
:C-2 Zoom/D-520 ZOOM/C-220 ZOOM  
:OLYMPUS  
Responsible Party :Olympus America Inc.  
Address :2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York  
11747-3157 U.S.A.  
Telephone Number : 631-844-5000  
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
For customers in Canada  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian  
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
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and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).  
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INDEX  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105  
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Contents  
Contents  
Getting started  
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . .19  
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Using the menus and tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Shortcut menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Mode menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Shooting basics  
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
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Advanced shooting  
Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Taking two-in-one pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Playback  
Creating black and white pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
Creating sepia-toned pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
Rotating pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Camera settings  
81  
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81  
Formatting (Card setup). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . . . . . . . .84  
Saving the settings (All Reset). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
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Contents  
Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87  
Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
Print settings  
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Making a print reservation on the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
Troubleshooting  
Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96  
If an operation does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98  
If the image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101  
Specifications  
Index  
103  
105  
Indications used in this manual  
l
Important information on factors which may lead to a  
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of  
operations that should be absolutely avoided.  
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most  
out of your camera.  
information.  
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Getting started  
Names of parts  
Lens  
Extends automatically when  
you open the lens barrier.  
Shutter  
button  
Flash  
Pops up when you  
open the lens barrier.  
Connector cover  
USB connector  
Zoom  
lever  
VIDEO  
OUT jack  
Lens barrier  
Turns the camera on and  
off in the shooting mode.  
Self-timer lamp  
DC-IN jack  
Orange lamp  
Green lamp  
Viewfinder  
AF target mark  
Card cover  
Strap eyelet  
Monitor  
Battery  
compartment  
cover  
Arrow pad  
Tripod socket  
(OK/Menu) button  
(Monitor) button  
Turns the camera on and  
off in the playback mode.  
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Monitor indications  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
13  
5
1
2
14  
1
8
10  
5
6
7
7
3
4
11  
12  
8
9
Item  
Battery check  
Flash  
Indication  
Ref. Page  
p.9  
1
2
3
4
5
,
,
,
,
,
p.42  
p.49  
p.9  
Spot metering  
Memory gauge  
Exposure compensation  
-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0  
p.47  
p.35, p.45,  
p.46  
6
Self-timer/Drive  
,
,
7
8
White balance  
Record mode  
WB AUTO,  
,
,
,
p.51  
p.53  
SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2  
Number of storable still  
pictures/Seconds  
remaining  
9
16/16"  
p.35  
10 Number of pixels  
1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480  
p.53  
p.20  
11 Date and time  
'02.01.12 12:30  
File number, Frame  
12  
100-0016, 16/16"  
number/Playing time  
13 Print reservation, Number of prints  
× 2  
p.92  
p.72  
14 Protect  
You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in the  
playback mode. “Displaying shooting information” ( p.87).  
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Monitor indications  
Memory gauge  
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit,  
the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication  
changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the  
memory gauge is full, wait a few moments before taking the next shot.  
When taking still pictures  
Shoot  
Shoot  
Shoot  
Wait  
Before  
shooting  
(Gauge is  
off)  
One picture  
taken  
More than  
two taken  
(Lit)  
No more pictures  
can be taken  
(Fully Lit)  
(Lit)  
When recording movies  
If you continue shooting  
Shoot  
Wait  
During shooting (Lit)  
Before shooting  
• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.  
• Movie recording ends automatically when the memory gauge  
is full.  
(Gauge is off)  
Battery check  
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the  
monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.  
No indication  
Lights up (Green)  
Lights up (Red)  
Green lamp and Orange  
lamp on the right of the  
viewfinder blink  
Remaining power level:  
exhausted  
Replace with a new battery.  
Remaining power  
level: high  
Remaining power level: low  
Replace with a new battery.  
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Attaching the strap  
1
Thread the short end of the strap  
through the strap eyelet.  
Strap eyelet  
2
3
Thread the long end of the strap  
through the loop that has already  
gone through the eyelet.  
Pull the strap tight, making sure that  
it is securely fastened and does not  
come loose.  
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily  
catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.  
• Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does  
not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off,  
Olympus is not responsible for any damages.  
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Loading the batteries  
This camera uses a CR-V3 lithium battery pack or two AA (R6) NiMH  
batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.  
1
Make sure that:  
The lens barrier  
is closed.  
The monitor is off.  
The lamp on the right  
of the viewfinder is off.  
2
3
Slide the battery compartment  
Battery  
insertion  
direction  
mark  
cover in the direction of  
direction indicated by the  
(the  
mark on the cover), and lift it up in  
the direction of  
.
Insert the batteries, making sure  
that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.  
When using  
AA (R6)  
When using  
a lithium  
batteries  
battery pack  
4
Close the battery compartment cover in the  
direction of . While pressing the  
mark, slide the cover in the direction of  
.
If the battery compartment cover will not close  
easily, do not force it. Try pressing the  
with both hands.  
mark  
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, the  
date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.  
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Loading the batteries  
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter  
In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can use the following types  
of battery or AC adapter. You are recommended to choose the power source  
best suited to the situation.  
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)  
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient  
when traveling.  
Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet  
covers the terminals, peel it off only from the terminals.  
NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)  
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. Their low-  
temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.  
AA (R6) alkaline batteries  
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,  
which are easy to get anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you  
can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending  
on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use this type  
of battery only when you have no other choices available. Turn off the monitor  
whenever possible to save power.  
AC adapter  
The optional Olympus AC adapter  
Electrical  
allows you to power your camera  
outlet  
from a household electrical outlet.  
Use an AC adapter designed to  
operate on the AC voltage in the  
AC  
adapter  
area the camera is being used.  
Consult your nearest Olympus  
dealer or service center for details.  
Camera  
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Loading the batteries  
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.  
• If the batteries become exhausted, when the camera is connected to  
a PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are  
downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or  
damaged. You are therefore recommended to use the optional AC  
adapter. However, do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while  
the camera is connected to the PC.  
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC  
adapter while the camera is turned on. This may affect the camera's  
internal settings or functions.  
• The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,  
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.  
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This  
could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.  
• When the monitor is turned on.  
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended  
period of time.  
• Repeated zooming of lens.  
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.  
• When the camera is connected to a PC.  
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)  
This reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.  
The pictures you have taken are stored in the card.  
Card basics  
Images recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten,  
and/or edited on a PC.  
Contact area  
c
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.  
c
d
Write-protect area  
d
Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect  
your data from accidental erasure or overwriting.  
Index area  
e
e
Use the provided index label to indicate the card’s contents.  
The following cards can be used:  
• Provided standard card  
• Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB - 128 MB)  
• 2 MB cards cannot be used.  
• Commercially available 5 V cards cannot be used.  
• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as a 3 V  
(3.3 V)), or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a  
PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera.  
“Formatting (Card setup)” (  
p.82)  
Handling precautions  
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storing  
temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F); Humidity: up to 95%  
• Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation.  
• Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card.  
• Do not touch the contact area of the card.  
• Do not reuse the write-protect seal.  
• Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully.  
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)  
1
Make sure that:  
The lens barrier  
is closed.  
The monitor is off.  
The lamp on the right  
of the viewfinder is off.  
2
3
Open the card cover.  
Insert the card as far as it will go  
in the direction shown in the  
illustration.  
There is an arrow inside the card  
cover, indicating the direction in which  
the card should be inserted.  
Card insertion  
direction mark  
4
Close the card cover securely until it  
clicks.  
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)  
Removing the card  
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out  
in the direction of the arrow.  
Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while  
the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card.  
Destroyed data cannot be restored.  
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Turning the power on/off  
When shooting pictures  
Power on: Open the lens barrier.  
The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends  
and the flash pops up.  
If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open.  
Open the lens barrier until it clicks.  
If the date and time have reverted to the  
factory default settings, Y/M/D appears  
on the monitor. “Setting the date and  
time” (  
p.20)  
Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it just touches the lens  
barrier.  
The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the lens  
retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing the  
lens barrier completely.  
The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.)  
Press the flash down manually until it locks in place.  
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode  
after about 3 minutes of non-operation. If the monitor is on, it will  
automatically turn off. The camera activates again as soon as you  
lightly press the shutter button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn  
the camera off when you do not intend to take any pictures for a while.  
Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may  
damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.  
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Turning the power on/off  
When playing back pictures  
Power on: Press the  
The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns  
on and the last picture taken is displayed.  
(monitor) button with the lens barrier closed.  
(monitor) button  
Power off: Press the  
(monitor) button.  
The monitor and the camera turn off.  
(monitor) button  
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and  
a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction.  
Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect  
or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so  
could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored.  
When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening  
the card cover.  
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Turning the power on/off  
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed  
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If  
the card in the camera has to be formatted, the following screen appears.  
Note that all existing data stored on the card  
is erased when the card is formatted.  
To turn the camera off  
To format the card  
Press  
to select POWER OFF, then press to select  
the (OK/Menu) button. the  
The camera turns off.  
on the arrow pad  
Press  
on the arrow pad  
FORMAT and press  
(OK/Menu) button. Then  
select YES and press  
start formatting.  
again to  
Formatting starts.  
If the card was successfully  
formatted, the camera is ready to  
take pictures.  
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Setting the date and time  
1
Open the lens barrier.  
2
3
Press  
.
The shooting mode top menu is  
displayed.  
Press  
MODE MENU.  
on the arrow pad to select  
4
5
Press  
then press  
to select the SETUP tab,  
.
Press  
press  
to select  
, then  
.
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Setting the date and time  
6
7
Press  
to select one of the  
following date formats:  
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)  
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)  
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)  
Then press  
.
The cursor moves to the next setting field.  
The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time  
settings are set to Y-M-D.  
Press  
then press  
field.  
to set the first field,  
to move to the next  
Press  
to move back to the previous  
setting field.  
8
9
Repeat the above steps until the  
date and time are completely set.  
Press  
.
For a more accurate setting, press  
when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock  
starts when you press  
.
10  
Close the lens barrier.  
The camera turns off.  
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, or if the  
battery power is exhausted, the date and time settings may be  
canceled or become incorrect. Before taking important pictures, check  
that the date and time settings are correct.  
The date and time can also be set by the same procedure in the  
playback mode.  
21  
Using the menus and tabs  
When you turn on the camera and press  
, the top menu is displayed on  
the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This  
chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens.  
Press  
.
The top menu is displayed.  
Select each menu using  
the arrow pad.  
Shortcut Menus  
Mode Menu  
• Let you quickly access the most  
frequently used menu settings.  
• Display operational buttons at  
the bottom of the screen, and let  
you select items by pressing  
.
• Lets you access the menu  
selections to set the metering,  
white balance, etc.  
• Categorizes the settings into 4  
tabs.  
• Displays the CAMERA,  
PICTURE, CARD and SETUP  
tabs. Select the desired tab on  
the left of the screen by pressing  
.
Tabs  
22  
 
Using the menus and tabs  
How to use the menus  
1
Press  
the top menu, then  
press  
Top menu  
to display  
2
Press  
a tab, then press  
display the menu.  
to select  
to  
.
CAMERA tab  
To return  
to select a  
tab, press  
.
PICTURE tab  
CARD tab  
SETUP tab  
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Using the menus and tabs  
3
Press  
to select the  
4
Press  
the setting.  
to select  
desired item, then press  
to display the available  
setting selections.  
Setting is completed  
when the setting has  
been selected.  
or  
The green frame moves  
to the selected item.  
To return to  
select an  
item, press  
or  
.
To close the menu,  
press  
twice.  
• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera  
and the settings performed. For example, when the movie mode is  
selected, you cannot select SEPIA, BLACK&WHITE or  
EDIT tab category.  
in the  
• By pressing the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is  
displayed, you can take pictures with the currently selected settings.  
• If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set All  
Reset to OFF. Saving the settings (All Reset)” (  
p.85)  
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Using the menus and tabs  
Shortcut menus  
Shooting mode  
When the still picture  
shooting mode is selected  
When the movie recording  
mode is selected  
DRIVE  
Lets you shoot one frame at a time (normal  
shooting).  
p.30  
Lets you shoot pictures in succession.  
Lets you shoot movies.  
p.46  
p.35  
Lets you select the resolution and the quality of the image  
Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2  
p.53  
Movie  
: HQ, SQ  
FUNCTION  
Lets you combine two still pictures taken in  
succession into one picture.  
2 IN 1  
p.58  
p.60  
p.56  
Self-portrait mode:  
Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding  
the camera.  
Allows panorama pictures to be taken with  
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards.  
PANORAMA  
25  
 
Using the menus and tabs  
Playback mode  
When a still picture is  
played back  
When a movie is  
played back  
Displays all recorded pictures in slide-show fashion.  
p.65  
p.67  
p.87  
p.69  
MOVIE PLAYBACK  
Plays back a movie.  
INFO  
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.  
ERASE  
Erases a selected picture.  
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Using the menus and tabs  
Mode menus  
Mode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use  
tab and display the respective functions.  
to select a  
Shooting mode  
CAMERA tab  
PICTURE tab  
CARD tab  
SETUP tab  
CAMERA tab  
Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure  
compensation).  
p.47  
p.38  
Extends the maximum optical zoom, making  
possible up to approximately 5x zoom shooting  
with the digital zoom function.  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
METERING  
Selects the area of the image that will be used to  
determine exposure or image brightness from  
p.49  
the two available settings: ESP or  
metering).  
(spot  
PICTURE tab  
WB  
Sets the appropriate white balance according to  
the light source.  
p.51  
p.82  
CARD tab  
CARD SETUP  
Formats a card.  
SETUP tab  
ALL RESET  
Selects whether to save the current camera  
settings when you turn off the power.  
p.85  
p.81  
p.84  
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.)  
on and off.  
Selects whether to display pictures on the  
monitor while saving them.  
REC VIEW  
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.  
Sets the date and time.  
p.88  
p.20  
27  
 
Using the menus and tabs  
Playback mode  
PLAY tab  
EDIT tab  
CARD tab  
SETUP tab  
PLAY tab  
Protects pictures from accidental erasure.  
p.72  
p.77  
Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or  
counterclockwise.  
Stores printing information required for DPOF  
printers on the card.  
p.92  
EDIT tab  
BLACK & WHITE  
SEPIA  
Creates black and white pictures.  
Creates sepia-toned pictures.  
p.74  
p.75  
p.76  
p.79  
Makes the file size smaller.  
INDEX  
Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.  
CARD tab  
CARD SETUP  
p.82  
p.70  
Formats a card.  
Erases all image data stored on the card.  
SETUP tab  
ALL RESET  
Selects whether to save the current camera  
settings when you turn off the power.  
p.85  
p.81  
p.64  
p.88  
p.20  
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.)  
on and off.  
Selects the number of frames in the index  
display.  
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.  
Sets the date and time.  
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Shooting basics  
Holding the camera  
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your  
sides to prevent the camera from moving.  
When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash  
is at the top.  
Horizontal grip  
Vertical grip  
9
9
Incorrect grip:  
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.  
Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter  
button is pressed. Hold the camera securely, and press the shutter  
button gently.  
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Taking still pictures  
You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both  
methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.  
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder  
1
Open the lens barrier.  
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.  
The flash pops up and the lens extends.  
2
Position the AF target mark over the  
subject in the viewfinder.  
When the distance from the camera to the  
subject is less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft, select the  
macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures  
(Macro mode)” (  
p.40)  
Green lamp  
Orange lamp  
AF target mark  
3
4
Press the shutter button gently  
(halfway).  
The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights  
up when the focus and exposure are locked. At this  
time the sound of the focusing mechanism can be heard from inside  
the camera, but no picture is being taken.  
The camera takes the picture.  
• While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into  
focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your  
subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus  
cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” (  
p.33)  
• When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If  
this happens, use the macro mode. Taking close-up pictures (Macro  
mode)” (  
p.40)  
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Taking still pictures  
Taking still pictures using the monitor  
1
Open the lens barrier.  
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.  
The flash pops up and the lens extends.  
2
Press  
.
The monitor turns on.  
“Monitor indications” (  
p.8)  
3
4
Determine the image composition  
while observing your subject on the  
monitor.  
Take the picture by following the  
same procedure as for shooting using the viewfinder.  
Press the shutter button all the way (fully) to take the picture.  
“Taking still pictures using the viewfinder” (  
p.30)  
When you want to take pictures with the monitor off, press  
again.  
• While the orange lamp is blinking slowly after the shutter button is  
pressed halfway, the flash is charging. While the orange lamp is  
blinking quickly after shooting, the picture you just took is being  
stored. Wait until the lamps go off to take another picture.  
• If the memory gauge is fully lit, you cannot take any pictures. Wait a  
few seconds until the memory gauge goes off to take another picture.  
“Memory gauge” (  
p.9)  
• The monitor is used for checking the image composition. Camera  
shake, the correct focus and exposure condition of the recorded  
picture should be checked by the close-up playback. “Close-up  
playback” (  
p.62)  
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Taking still pictures  
• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is  
pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out  
blurred.  
• Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the  
AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy  
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.  
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor  
Viewfinder  
Monitor  
Camera shake does not  
occur easily and subjects  
You can check the picture  
area that the camera  
Advantages  
can be seen clearly even in actually records more  
bright places. Little battery accurately.  
power is used.  
When close to a subject,  
Camera shake can occur  
the image in the viewfinder easily and subjects may be  
is a little different from the  
picture that the camera  
actually records.  
difficult to see in bright/dark  
places. The monitor uses  
more battery power than  
the viewfinder.  
Disadvantages  
Use the viewfinder for  
general snapshots  
Use the monitor when you  
need to know the exact  
(landscape pictures, casual area the camera records, or  
shots, etc.) or when taking when you want to shoot a  
Tips  
several pictures in a row  
close subject such as a  
(approx. 0.5 m/1.6 ft - ). close-up portrait or flower  
(approx. 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft  
- 1.6 ft).  
• The camera records a wider area than the image in the  
viewfinder.  
• As you get closer to the subject, the actual image  
recorded becomes lower than the one in the viewfinder  
(see left).  
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If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)  
When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and  
you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on  
another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture  
as explained below.  
1
Open the lens barrier.  
The camera turns on in the shooting  
mode.  
2
Look into the viewfinder and  
position the AF target mark on the  
subject.  
When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or  
a fast-moving subject, point the camera at  
an object about the same distance away  
as the subject.  
Green lamp  
3
4
Half-press the shutter button until the green  
lamp on the right of the viewfinder illuminates  
steady.  
The focus and exposure are locked when the green  
lamp lights up.  
Keeping the shutter button pressed  
halfway, recompose your shot in the  
viewfinder.  
5
Press the shutter button fully.  
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If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)  
• When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If  
this happens, use the macro mode. Taking close-up pictures (Macro  
mode)” (  
p.40)  
• While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into  
focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your  
subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus  
cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” (  
p.33)  
Subjects that are difficult to focus on  
Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this  
happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the  
intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.  
If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the  
camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway,  
then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button  
half-pressed and take the picture.  
The green lamp on  
the right of the  
viewfinder blinks.  
The subject cannot  
Subject with  
low contrast  
Subject with an  
extremely bright  
area in the  
Subject without  
vertical lines  
be brought into  
focus.  
center of the  
frame  
The green lamp on  
the right of the  
viewfinder lights up,  
but the subject  
cannot be brought  
into focus.  
Subjects at  
different  
distances  
Fast-moving  
subject  
The subject to be  
focused on is not  
in the center of  
the frame  
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Recording movies  
You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played  
back or stored separately as still pictures using the index function. “Creating  
an index” (  
p.79)  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
Open the lens barrier.  
Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select DRIVE.  
to select  
Press  
press  
, then  
.
Movie recording is set and the menu is  
closed.  
The total recordable time depending on  
the card memory capacity and the  
mark are displayed on the monitor.  
4
Record the movie while observing  
your subject on the monitor.  
Press the shutter button fully to start  
recording. When you press the shutter  
button, the number of seconds remaining  
for one record is displayed. Press the  
shutter button fully again to stop  
recording.  
Seconds remaining  
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Recording movies  
  To cancel movie mode  
Press  
.
The monitor turns off and the movie mode is canceled.  
• The movie mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving  
the settings (All Reset)” (  
p.85)  
• During movie recording, the flash and optical zoom are disabled. To  
make a magnified recording, set the digital zoom function to ON.  
“Using the digital zoom” (  
p.38)”  
• It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.  
• The seconds remaining varies depending on the record mode and  
the amount of space available on the card.  
You cannot record movies with sound.  
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Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)  
Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification using the  
optical zoom (equivalent to 38 mm -114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By  
combining the 3x optical zoom with the 2.5x digital zoom, you can obtain  
zoom magnification of approximately 7.5x (equivalent to 38 mm - 285 mm on  
a 35 mm camera). When the record mode is set to SQ2, the 5x digital zoom  
is available.  
Using the optical zoom  
1
Open the lens barrier.  
The camera turns on in the shooting  
mode.  
2
Slide the zoom lever while looking in the  
viewfinder.  
Press the zoom lever toward  
and toward to zoom out.  
to zoom in,  
3
Take the picture while looking in the viewfinder.  
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Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)  
To use the digital zoom, set the digital zoom to ON in the menu.  
The maximum magnification varies on the record mode setting.  
When the record mode is set to SQ1, HQ or SHQ : 2.5x  
When the record mode is set to SQ2  
: 5x  
“Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)” (  
p.53)  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select MODE MENU.  
Press  
tab, then press  
to select the CAMERA  
.
4
5
Press  
ZOOM, then press  
to select DIGITAL  
.
Press  
press  
to select ON, then  
.
The digital zoom is set.  
To close the menu, press  
.
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Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)  
6
Slide the zoom lever toward  
The zoom indicator is displayed.  
.
16  
The bar moves on the zoom  
indicator according to the  
zoom magnification.  
• The white section of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If  
the digital zoom is set to ON, a red section appears on the zoom  
indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital  
zoom is enabled.  
• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.  
• Camera shake is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the  
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera shake.  
• Turning the monitor off cancels the digital zoom. However, when the  
digital zoom is set to ON, you can use the digital zoom again next  
time you turn the monitor on.  
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Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)  
The macro mode allows you to shoot a subject at a distance of 0.2 - 0.5 m/  
0.7 - 1.6 ft.  
Normal shooting  
With the macro mode  
1
Open the lens barrier.  
The camera turns on in the shooting  
mode.  
2
3
Press  
.
The monitor turns on and the current  
macro setting is displayed.  
Press  
setting is displayed.  
while the current macro  
The setting changes between  
ON and  
OFF each time  
is  
pressed. When the macro mode is selected, the macro mode indicator  
is displayed.  
4
Take the picture while observing  
your subject on the monitor.  
To cancel macro mode, press  
repeatedly until  
OFF appears. The  
disappears.  
macro mode indicator  
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Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)  
The macro mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving  
the settings (All Reset)” (  
p.85)  
• In the macro mode, keep a minimum distance of 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft.  
- 1.6 ft. between the camera and the subject. When the camera is too  
close to the subject, the green lamp blinks.  
• If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous  
and the correct exposure may not be achieved.  
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Using the flash  
In the auto-flash mode (factory default setting), the flash is designed to fire  
automatically when shooting under low light or against strong backlight, but  
you can change the flash mode to suit different shooting situations. Select the  
flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to  
achieve.  
1
Open the lens barrier.  
The camera turns on in the shooting  
mode.  
2
Press  
.
The current flash setting is displayed.  
3
4
Press  
setting is displayed.  
while the current flash  
Each time you press  
, the flash mode is  
switched in the following sequence:  
AUTO -  
.
-
-
-
-
Take the picture.  
• The flash working range is approximately 2.5 m/8.2 ft.  
• The camera returns to the auto-flash mode (factory default setting)  
when the lens barrier is closed.“Saving the settings (All Reset)”  
(
p.85)  
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Using the flash  
• While the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging. The shutter  
button will not release when the flash is set to fire but the flash is  
charging. Wait until the lamp goes off, then retry shooting.  
• If you use the flash when shooting at a close distance, shadows may  
be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.  
• In sequential shooting, panorama or movie mode, the flash is disabled.  
Auto-flash (No indication)  
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.  
To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject  
in the viewfinder.  
Red-eye reduction flash (  
)
The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures.  
The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-  
flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes  
to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.  
The subject’s eyes appear red.  
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is  
released, so do not move the camera and hold it firmly.  
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at  
the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical  
characteristics may also limit effectiveness.  
Fill-in flash (  
)
The flash always fires every time the shutter button is released. This mode is  
suitable when you need minimize shadows around the subject (such as the  
shade of tree leaves on the subject’s face), in backlight conditions, or under  
artificial light such as a fluorescent lamp.  
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Using the flash  
The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright  
light.  
Flash off (  
)
The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations  
where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when you want to  
shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.  
Night scene (  
)
Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background. In this  
mode, the flash is designed for slow shutter speeds, enabling the flash to  
brighten the subject and the slow shutter speed to shoot the background,  
ensuring both are exposed.  
Night scene with red-eye reduction (  
)
Use this mode when shooting a portrait against a night background to reduce  
the red-eye phenomenon. In this mode, pre-flashes are emitted to counter the  
red-eye phenomenon.  
Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light  
situations when the flash off, night scene or night scene with red-eye  
reduction flash mode is set, the use of a tripod is recommended to  
prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera shake. The orange  
lamp lights up to warn of camera shake when the flash off mode is set  
in low light situations, but you can take pictures. Note that a moving  
subject will be blurred.  
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Advanced shooting  
Using the self-timer  
This function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the  
photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.  
1
2
Open the lens barrier.  
The camera turns on in the shooting mode.  
Press  
.
The monitor turns on and the current self-  
timer setting is displayed.  
3
4
Press  
while the current self-timer setting is displayed.  
The setting changes between  
pressed.  
ON and  
OFF each time  
is  
Press the shutter button fully.  
The self-timer lamp lights up for  
approximately 10 seconds, then starts  
blinking. After blinking for 2 seconds with  
beep sound, the picture is taken.  
Self-timer lamp  
• The self-timer mode is canceled automatically after taking one picture  
or when the lens barrier is closed even if All Reset is set to OFF.  
To cancel shooting after the shutter button has been pressed, press  
.
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Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting)  
This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing  
and holding the shutter button (over 5 pictures at 1.1 frames per second in  
HQ mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential  
shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking a moving subject.  
You can also erase the unwanted shots afterwards. “Single-frame erase”  
(
p.69)  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select DRIVE.  
Press  
press  
to select  
, then  
.
Sequential shooting is set and the menu is  
closed.  
4
Take the pictures.  
Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take  
pictures in sequence until you release the button.  
• The sequential shooting mode is canceled when the lens barrier is  
closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” (  
p.85)  
• During sequential shooting, the flash is displayed.  
• Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is  
decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera shake.  
• The number of pictures that can be shot in succession and the  
sequential shooting speed vary depending on the subject, the record  
mode, and the amount of space available on the card.  
It takes longer than usual to store pictures after sequential shooting.  
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)  
This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure  
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that  
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the  
brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5 steps.  
Often white subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural  
colors. Adjusting towards [ + ] makes these subjects closer to their real  
shades. For the same reason, adjust towards [ - ] when shooting black  
subjects.  
2.0  
0
+2.0  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select MODE MENU.  
Press  
tab, then press  
to select the CAMERA  
.
4
Press  
press  
to select  
, then  
.
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)  
5
Press  
compensation value.  
to select the exposure  
Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image  
or a [ - ] value to darken the image.  
The exposure compensation value is set.  
To close the menu, press  
twice.  
6
Take the picture.  
• The exposure compensation value returns to ±0 (factory default  
setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All  
Reset)” (  
p.85)  
• When you adjust the exposure while observing the subject on the  
monitor, the brightness of the image displayed also changes.  
However, the variation may be less noticeable when the subject is  
dark. In this case, play back the recorded picture to confirm that the  
exposure is satisfactory.  
• If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from  
the intended brightness (exposure).  
• Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings  
of the subject are extremely bright or dark.  
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)  
In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken  
with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by  
changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (Spot metering), a  
subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.  
Metering settings  
ESP (Digital EPS)  
: Meters the center of the viewfinder and the area around it  
separately to obtain the optimum exposure. (No indication  
is displayed on the monitor.)  
(Spot metering): Meters only the center of the viewfinder to obtain the  
appropriate exposure for the subject.  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select MODE MENU.  
Press  
tab and press  
to select the CAMERA  
.
4
Press  
then press  
to select METERING,  
.
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)  
5
Press  
to select  
.
Spot metering is set.  
To close the menu, press  
twice.  
6
Take the picture while positioning  
the AF target mark on your subject in the viewfinder.  
The camera returns to ESP (factory default setting) when the lens  
barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” (  
p.85)  
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Adjusting the color tone (White balance)  
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,  
when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white  
paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By  
setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.  
White balance settings  
AUTO  
: The white balance is adjusted automatically so that  
colors look natural. (No indication is displayed on the  
monitor.)  
(Sunlight)  
: For natural colors under a clear sky.  
(Overcast)  
(Tungsten)  
(Fluorescent)  
: For natural colors under a cloudy sky.  
: For natural colors under tungsten lighting.  
: For natural colors under fluorescent lighting.  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select MODE MENU.  
Press  
tab, then press  
to select the PICTURE  
.
4
Press  
.
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Adjusting the color tone (White balance)  
5
6
Press  
white balance modes: AUTO,  
or  
to select one of the  
,
,
.
The white balance is set.  
To close the menu, press  
twice.  
Take the picture.  
• The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting)  
when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)”  
(
p.85)  
• If you want a color tone that resembles what you see under tungsten  
lighting, set the white balance mode to  
.
• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.  
• After setting a white balance mode other than AUTO, play back the  
picture and check the colors on the monitor.  
• When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO,  
colors may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors  
you see on the monitor.  
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Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)  
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a  
computer, website editing, etc.).  
Still picture record modes  
Resolution  
(No. of pixels)  
Record mode  
Description  
Quality  
File size  
Larger  
Use this mode when you 1600 × 1200  
Moreclear  
pixels*  
want to print out an image  
with high quality or on  
large paper such as A4  
(8.3" × 11.7"/21 cm × 29.7  
cm), or you want to  
SHQ  
(Super High  
Quality)  
process images on a PC.  
The image quality is  
higher, but the number of  
storable images is fewer. It  
takes longer to store the  
images.  
Use this mode when you 1600 × 1200  
pixels*  
want to edit images on a  
PC or print them out on  
postcard size paper.  
This mode is the factory  
default setting.  
HQ  
(High Quality)  
Use this mode when you 1024× 768  
pixels* in SQ1  
mode  
640 × 480  
pixels* in SQ2  
mode  
want to attach images to  
e-mail or simply view them  
on a PC.  
This is the standard quality  
mode, and the number of  
storable images is  
SQ  
(Standard  
Quality)  
Normal  
Smaller  
increased.  
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Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)  
Movie record modes  
Resolution  
(No. of pixels)  
Record mode  
Description  
Quality  
File size  
Larger  
HQ  
You can record continuously 320 × 240  
for 15 seconds at a time. pixels*  
Moreclear  
(High Quality)  
for 60 seconds at a time. pixels*  
SQ  
(Standard  
Quality)  
Normal  
Smaller  
* Pixels are the unit used to express the resolution. “Relation between the record mode  
and the resolution” ( p.55)  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select  
.
Press  
to select one of the  
record modes, then press  
.
The record modes for still pictures are  
SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2; and for movies  
are HQ and SQ.  
The record mode is set and the menu is  
closed.  
Still picture record modes  
4
Take the picture.  
• The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when  
the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)  
• Even if you change the movie record mode, the still picture record  
mode remains the same.  
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Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)  
Relation between the record mode and the resolution  
Resolution  
The number of pixels (vertical × horizontal) used when saving an image. If the  
image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended  
so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file  
size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will  
be fewer.  
Resolution and picture size on a computer screen  
When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the  
computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For  
instance, a picture taken in 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the  
screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1024 × 768.  
However, if the monitor setting is over 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the  
picture only takes up part of the screen.  
Numbers of pictures you can shoot  
The table below is the approximate number of storable pictures.  
No. of still pictures  
Record mode  
SHQ  
HQ  
SQ1  
SQ2  
SmartMedia capacity  
8 MB  
5
16  
33  
29  
58  
49  
99  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
11  
22  
45  
91  
66  
117  
234  
469  
199  
398  
798  
132  
266  
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Panorama shooting  
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the provided Olympus  
CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia card. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this  
feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping  
edges into a single panoramic picture, using the provided CAMEDIA Master  
software.  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select FUNCTION.  
Press  
then press  
to select PANORAMA,  
.
The panorama mode is set and the  
monitor turns on automatically.  
4
Press the arrow pad to select the  
direction that you want to connect  
pictures.  
:
:
:
Connects the pictures from left to  
right.  
Connects the pictures from right to  
left.  
Connects a series of  
pictures from left to right.  
Connects the pictures from bottom  
to top.  
: Connects the pictures from top to  
bottom.  
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Panorama shooting  
5
Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take  
your pictures.  
Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.  
Compose your shots so that they overlap to from one picture.  
When you try to take more than 10  
pictures, the mark is displayed.  
6
Press  
to finish panorama shooting.  
The panorama mode is canceled when  
barrier is closed.  
is pressed or the lens  
• The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand  
SmartMedia cards.  
• Exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select  
an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.  
Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many  
panorama pictures in HQ/SHQ mode. You are recommended to use  
SQ1/SQ2 mode for panorama shooting.  
• During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting and self-  
timer functions are disabled.  
• The camera itself cannot edit panorama pictures. To connect each  
picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary.  
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Taking two-in-one pictures  
This function allows you to combine two pictures  
taken in succession and store them as a single  
picture.  
Picture when played back  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting  
mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select FUNCTION.  
Press  
press  
to select 2 IN 1, then  
.
The two-in-one picture mode is set and  
the monitor turns on automatically.  
4
Take the first shot while observing  
your subject on the monitor.  
The subject is positioned on the left.  
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Taking two-in-one pictures  
5
Take the second shot in succession.  
The subject is positioned on the right.  
Picture when shooting  
• The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when  
lens barrier is closed.  
is pressed or the  
• During two-in-one picture shooting, the sequential shooting and self-  
timer functions are disabled.  
• Press  
to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot  
has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.  
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Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting)  
To enable you to hold the camera at arm’s  
length and take a picture of yourself, the  
camera automatically selects the optimal  
settings for self-portrait shooting.  
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.  
• Open the lens barrier.  
• Press  
.
2
3
Press  
to select FUNCTION.  
Press  
press  
to select  
, then  
.
Self-portrait mode is set and the camera  
returns to the shooting mode.  
4
Take the picture.  
The zoom position is automatically set to wide.  
• The self-portrait mode is canceled when  
barrier is closed.  
is pressed or the lens  
• During the self-portrait shooting, the sequential shooting and digital  
zoom are disabled.  
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Playback  
Playing back still pictures  
You can play back pictures one by one on the monitor.  
1
Press  
with the lens barrier closed.  
The monitor turns on and displays the last  
picture taken. (Single-frame playback)  
2
Press  
.
Jumps tothepicture10  
frames behind.  
Displays the previous  
picture.  
Displays the next  
picture.  
Jumps to the picture  
10 frames ahead.  
3
Press  
to cancel playback.  
The monitor and camera turn off.  
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and  
show a picture after a while.  
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Playing back still pictures  
Quick View (Double-click playback)  
This function lets you play back pictures during shooting with the lens barrier  
open. It is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume  
shooting quickly.  
1
Press  
twice quickly (double-click) in the shooting mode.  
The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the  
last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)  
2
Press shutter gently (halfway).  
The camera returns to the shooting mode and you can resume  
shooting.  
Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in  
Quick View.  
Close-up playback  
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 times. This  
function is useful when you want to check the details of a picture.  
1
Press  
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.  
Press to select the picture you want to enlarge.  
with the lens barrier closed.  
2
Press the zoom lever toward  
.
The picture is magnified 1.5 times. The  
magnification increases each time the  
zoom lever is pressed.  
To return the picture to the original size  
(1x), press the zoom lever toward  
.
3
By pressing while the  
enlarged picture is displayed, you can scroll the picture in the  
desired direction, enabling you to view a different section.  
The close-up playback function is not available for movies.  
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Playing back still pictures  
Index display  
This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor.  
It is useful for quickly finding the picture you want to view. The number of  
pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. “Selecting the number of pictures”  
(
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1
Press  
with the lens barrier closed.  
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame  
playback)  
2
3
Press the zoom lever toward  
enter the index display mode.  
to  
Use the arrow pad to select a frame.  
The selected picture is highlighted in the  
green frame.  
: Moves to the previous frame.  
: Moves to the next frame.  
: Jumps to the previous index  
display (the frames before the top  
left frame).  
: Jumps to the next index display (the frames following the  
bottom right frame).  
4
To return to single-frame playback,  
press the zoom lever toward  
.
The picture highlighted in the green frame  
is displayed in the single-frame playback  
mode.  
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Playing back still pictures  
Selecting the number of pictures  
This function lets you change the number of pictures, 4, 9 or 16, in an index  
display.  
1
Display the top menu in the playback mode.  
• Press  
• Press  
with the lens barrier closed.  
.
2
3
Press  
to select MODE MENU.  
Press  
tab, then press  
to select the SETUP  
.
4
5
Press  
press  
to select  
, then  
.
Press  
to select 4, 9 or 16.  
The number of pictures in the index  
display is set.  
To close the menu, press  
twice.  
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