VG052500 VG052600(B)

VG053200 VG053800(B) VC268800(B) VC443900 VC445200 VC271400 VC795800 VC444000 VC444000 VG051300

VG050800

VG053400

VC265600

VC275500 VC277200(B) VG013100(B) VG051100 VG013100(B) VG051100

VG052400 VC265600

VC265600 VC795900 VG051200
VG051300 VC444800 VG052200(B) VC971300 VC443700 VG051900(B) VG053000 VG052100 VC445100 VG051800(B) VG050700

VG052900 VG052300

VC446500
VC266600 VC267200(B) VC266500(B) VC271400 VC446600 VG051700 VC271400
VG050200 E VE335900 VE452300
VC443700 VC253300(B) VC443600
VC446100 E D VC271400 C G VC446600
VG051600 VC796000 A VE335900 VC265300

VC447800 VG051000 B

VG049000 VE089300 VC446900 VE210200 VC266300

VJ608400 VJ689100(B)

VE209800 VE210000 VC253600(B) VC275700

VC446800 VG049100(B) B A

VE523700(B) VE633000 VE255900(B) VE526400 VC266300 VE255800(B) VE526300 VC446400 VC445600 VC448500 VE209900 VE210000 VE089300 VE210200 VG049200 VC253800(B) VC443800 VC264500(B) VG053100 VC265300 VC268800(B) VC443900 VC446200

VC446000

VG048800 VG048900(B)

VG05200(B) VG053700

VG051400 VG051500(B)

VC266500(B) VC271400

VC264500(B) VC265300

EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM

MODEL FIG.

Ver.1 2004.03

C-770 Ultra Zoom

VG049300(B) VG049800

VG050400 VG049400 VG049500(B)

VC447000 VC446300

VC265300 VC271400 VC447300 VC448400 VC448600 VC448700 VC448900 VC446700 VC795600 a VC971900 VC795700

VC447100

VC894300
VC448800 VC447500 a VC446300 VC796200 LV208900 LV208700

VC447200 VC449000

VC971400 VC271400
VC795500 VC449100 VE412900 VC265300 LV208800 VC269400 VE542400 VC796100
VC449400 VG053300 VC265300
VC449200 VG052700(B) VC449300

VE412700

VC448600 VC447800 VC447400

VG053600 VC449700 F

VC271400 G

VC447900 VC271100

VC447600

VG050900 VC271400

VC271400

VC447700 VC444100

VC264500 VG052800 VC271100 VG050300 VC449500 VC271400 VC449600 VC265300 VG053900

F VG049900 D

VG050000
VG050600 VC222600 VC899600 VC222400 VC795400
VC271400 VG050500 VG049600 VG049700(B)

VC449700

PARTS LIST
REF NO PARTS NO LV208700 LV208800 LV208900 EVF 2-T EVF 1-O EVF 1-F DESCRIPTION
REMARKS 2-D2 2-C2 2-D2 NOTE
VC222400 VC222600 VC253300 VC253600 VC253800 VC264500 VC265300 VC265600 VC266300 VC266500 VC266600 VC267200 VC268800 VC269400 VC271100 VC271400 VC271400 VC275500 VC275700 VC277200 VC443600 VC443700 VC443800 VC443900 VC444000 VC444100 VC444800 VC445100 VC445200 VC445600 VC446000 VC446100 VC446200 VC446300 VC446400 VC446500 VC446600 VC446700 VC446800 VC446900 VC447000 VC447100 VC447200 VC447300
MIC HOLDER SPEAKER SPACER PUK SCREW 1.7X2.5B PUK SCREW 1.7X4B PUK SCREW 1.7X6B SCREW 1.7X4B SCREW 1.7X4 SPECIAL SCREW 1.7X2.2 S SCREW 1.4X5 SCREW 1.7X3B SCREW 1.7x5 SCREW 1.7x5B PUK SCREW 1.7X3B S SCREW 1.6X3 S SCREW 1.7X3 SCREW 1.7X3 SCREW 1.7X3 PUK SCREW 1.7X5 PUK SCREW 1.7X4 PUK SCREW 1.7X5B PUK SCREW 1.7X2.5 TAP SCREW 2X3.5 PUK SCREW 1.7X6 PUK SCREW 1.7X3 SIELD TAPE 6 SPACER PLATE 4KEY BUTTON VIEW BUTTON ACCESS WINDOW SHIELD TAPE 2 B PLATE INSULATION 2 B COVER SPRING SILICON TUBE B COVER SHAFT SHIELD PLATE INSULATION 1 B SPRING TRIPOD SOCKET SELF WINDOW PAD LEAD HOLD TAPE LOCK LEVER SIDE PLATE
2-C4 2-C4 1-C2 1-A3 1-C4 1-B4,2-C3,C4 1-B3,B4,C4,2-B3,C1,C2,B4 1-A1,A2 1-A3,B4 1-A4,D2 1-D2 1-D2 1-C1,B4 2-C3 2-C3,B4 1-A4,C1,D2,D3,2-A2,A4,B3,D4 2-A1,B3,D3 1-D1 1-A3 1-D1 1-C2 1-C2 1-C4 1-B4,C1 1-B1,C1 2-D3 1-C2 1-C2 1-C1 1-C4 1-D4 1-D2 1-D3 2-B1,C2 1-C4 1-B2 1-D2,D3 2-C2 1-B3 1-A3 2-B1 2-A1 2-B2 2-A1

CODE: 20

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REF NO PARTS NO VC447400 VC447500 VC447600 VC447700 VC447800 VC447900 VC448400 VC448500 VC448600 VC448700 VC448800 VC448900 VC449000 VC449100 VC449200 VC449300 VC449400 VC449500 VC449600 VC449700 VC795400 VC795500 VC795600 VC795700 VC795800 VC795900 VC796000 VC796100 VC796200 VC796600 VC796700 VC866000 VC866700 VC885400 VC894300 VC899600 VC971300 VC971400 VC971900 DESCRIPTION F COVER F FRAME TUBE LIGHT PROOF INSULATION 9 INSULATION 8 SHIELD PLATE 8 SIELD TAPE 7 INSULATION 7 INSULATION 6 B PLATE TAPE B PLATE LOCK LEVER SPRING BATTERY LABEL BATTERY CASE CAUTION LABEL INSULATION 5 PCB HOLDER INSULATION 4 MAIN CON. TAPE MICROPHONE BATTERY TERMINAL B BATTERY LEAD(+) BATTERY TERMINAL A LCD LCD LEAD FILTER LCD BATTERY LEAD(-) FUSE 32V 1A FUSE 32V 2A (F5002, F5003, F5004) PHONE JACK DC SOCKET USB SOCKET TERMINAL CORD SPEAKER CA1FPC TB3 FPC TB1 FPC

REMARKS 2-D3 2-D2 2-D3 2-D3 2-C3,D3 2-C3 2-B1 1-C4 2-B1,C3 2-B1 2-D2 2-C2 2-B2 2-C2 2-C3 2-B3 2-B3 2-B4 2-A4 2-A3,A4 2-C4 2-C2 2-B2 2-B2 1-B1 1-B2 1-B3 2-C3 2-C2 PW2 PW1 CP1 PW2 CP1 2-A2 2-C4 1-C2 2-A2 2-B2 NOTE
F5051 F5001 JK112 JK551 CN110
VE089300 VE209800 VE209900 VE210000 VE210200 VE253700 VE255800 VE255900
CLICK BALL MOUNTING STRAP,L MOUNTING STRAP,R STRAP HOOK CLICK SPRING X COVER HOLDER TERMINAL H SPRING TERMINAL H
1-A3,C4 1-A3 1-C4 1-A3,C4 1-A3,C4 1-C3 1-C4 1-C3

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REF NO PARTS NO VE335900 VE412700 VE412900 VE452300 VE526300 VE526400 VE542400 VE633000 DESCRIPTION SPECIAL SCREW 1.6X4.0 F LENS HOLDER DIOPTER CAM FILTER SPACER HOT SHOE HOLDER HOT SHOE SPRING DIOPTER DIAL SHOE COVER
REMARKS 1-A2,B3 2-D3 2-C2 1-B2 1-C4 1-C3 2-C3 1-C3 NOTE
VG013100 VG048800 VG048900 VG049000 VG049100 VG049200 VG049300 VG049400 VG049500 VG049600 VG049700 VG049800 VG049900 VG050000 VG050200 VG050300 VG050400 VG050500 VG050600 VG050700 VG050800 VG050900 VG051000 VG051100 VG051200 VG051300 VG051400 VG051500 VG051600 VG051700 VG051800 VG051900 VG052000 VG052100 VG052200 VG052300 VG052400 VG052500 VG052600 VG052700
PUK SCREW 1.7X2B FRONT COVER FRONT COVER(B) TB3 PCB TRIPOD SOCKET(B) FPC SPACER MODE DIAL UNIT(B) FLASH UNIT FLASH UNIT(B) JACK BASE JACK BASE(B) MODE DIAL UNIT SPEAKER PLATE PW2 PCB CCD LEAD TERMINAL CORD S DCT PW2 SPACER TB2 SHIELD REAR SPACER A REAR SPACER B TERMINAL CORD TB2 FLAT SCREW1.6X4 PUK SCREW 1.7X2 PLATE TAPE LCD TAPE BATTERY COVER BATTERY COVER(B) CA1 PCB CP1 PCB VIEW BUTTON(B) SELF BUTTON(B) TERMINAL COVER(B) LEAD INSULATION 4KEY BUTTON(B) INSULATION LCD LCD PLATE MODE FPC MODE FPC(B) BATTERY CASE(B)
1-D1 1-A4 1-A4 1-B3 1-B3 1-C4 2-B1 2-C1 2-C1 2-D4 2-D4 2-B1 2-C3 2-D3 1-A2 2-B4 2-C1 2-D4 2-C4 1-D2 1-D1 2-B3 1-B3 1-D1 1-B2 1-B1,C2 1-D4 1-D4 1-B3 1-C2 1-C2 1-C2 1-D4 1-C2 1-C2 1-A2 1-A1 1-A1 1-A1 2-C3
NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW

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REF NO PARTS NO VG052800 VG052900 VG053000 VG053100 VG053200 VG053300 VG053400 VG053600 VG053700 VG053800 VG053900 TB2 PCB SHEET TAPE SELF BUTTON COVER SHAFT BACK COVER TB1 PCB SW SHIELD PW1 PCB TERMINAL COVER BACK COVER(B) ST1 PCB DESCRIPTION

P.6 P.12 P.18

Introduction of the cameras functions Basic Photography

Advanced Photography

To get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.
For playing back and editing pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate.

P.200 P.223 P.229

Contents
How to use this manual. 3 Composition of the manual. 5 Names of parts. 12 Camera. 12 Viewfinder and monitor indications. 14 Memory gauge. 17 Battery check. 17

1 Getting started

Attaching the strap. 18 Battery/card basics. 19 Charging the battery. 19 Card basics. 20 Inserting and removing the battery and card. 21 Using an AC adapter (optional). 24 Power on/off. 25 Startup/Shutdown screen. 26 If the card is not recognized (card check). 27 Selecting a language. 28 Setting the date and time. 30 Adjusting the viewfinder. 32 Holding the camera. 33

2 Using the menus

About the menus. 34 How to use the menus. 35 Shortcut menus. 37 Mode Menus. 40

3 Shooting basics

Shooting modes. 47 Taking still pictures. 51
If correct focus cannot be obtained. 54 Using the Focus Lock function. 54 Subjects that are difficult to focus on. 55 Recording movies. 56 Zoom. 58 Using the optical zoom. 58 SUPER ZOOM Using the super zoom. 59 DIGITAL ZOOM Using the digital zoom. 60

4 Flash

Flash shooting. 61 Using the slow synchronization flash. 67 Flash intensity control. 68 External flash (optional). 69 Using the external flash. 69 Using commercially available external flashes. 71 Compatible external flashes. 72

5 Advanced shooting

A/S/M mode. 73 Aperture priority shooting. 74 Shutter priority shooting. 75 Manual shooting. 76 Using My Mode. 77 Focusing applications. 78 AF MODE Changing the focus range. 78 FULLTIME AF A reliable time-saving way to focus. 79 AF AREA Changing the position of the AF target mark. 80 AF LOCK Locking the focus. 81 Manual focus. 83 Metering. 85 Spot metering. 85 MULTI METERING. 86
AE LOCK Locking the exposure. 88 Macro mode shooting. 90 Super macro mode shooting. 91 Self-timer shooting. 92 Remote control shooting. 93 Sequential shooting. 95 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting. 95 Auto bracketing. 96 PANORAMA Panorama shooting. IN 1 Taking two-in-one pictures. 100 FUNCTION Adding special effects to pictures. 102 Recording sound with still pictures. 103 Recording sound with movies. 104 Using commercially available external microphones. 105
6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure
Record mode. 106 Still Picture Record Modes. 106 Movie Record Modes. 107 Selecting a record mode. 109 ISO sensitivity. 111 Exposure compensation. 112 White balance. 113 Auto white balance. 113 Preset white balance. 114 One-touch white balance. 114 White balance adjustment. 116 SHARPNESS. 117 CONTRAST. 118 SATURATION. 119 NOISE REDUCTION. 120 REDUCE FLICKER. 121 Histogram display. 122

Power on/off

Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.
Slide the power switch to q, K or n.
The camera and the monitor turn on. The mode in which the camera turns on varies depending on the position of the power switch. When the power is turned on in the shooting mode, the lens extends. Shooting modes K : For taking still pictures. Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode. gShooting modes (P.47) n : For recording movies. gRecording movies (P.56) Playback mode q : For displaying the pictures you have taken. gViewing still pictures (P.124)

Mode dial

Power switch
To turn the camera off, slide the power switch to OFF.
TIPS In n or q mode, there is no need to set the mode dial. The camera will record movies or play back pictures regardless of the position of the mode dial. To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. The sleep time interval can be set in any shooting mode. gSLEEP Sleep Timer (P.163) If the camera is continuously used for a long period of time, the internal temperature of the camera may rise. In such cases, the power may automatically turn off. Please wait before using again. (Ex: When shooting MPEG4) If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations or shocks while it is turned on, the camera may immediately turn off and reset the date and other settings.

Startup/Shutdown screen

You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor and sound that will be played when turning the camera on or off. (P.167) You can also adjust the volume of the sound. (P.166)
Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting)
If the card is not recognized (card check)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. Monitor indication Corrective action There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. Insert a card or remove the card and insert it again correctly. The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Format the card or replace it with a new one. Press ac to select POWER OFF, then press e. Replace the card with a new one. Format the card. Press ac to select I FORMAT, then press e to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press e. Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

NO CARD

CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt SELECt GO FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO
All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.

Selecting a language

You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

SEt CARD EDIt PLAY

PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab
PLAY tab*1 Stores the necessary information on the < card to allow you to print the pictures taken. Displays a histogram showing the u luminance distribution. R Adds sound to a still picture already taken. *1 The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback. EDIT tab*2 Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a P new file. *2 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. Q CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen W display. Selects the picture and sound that are PW ON/OFF SETUP output when the power is turned on or off. ALL RESET P.147 P.28 P.167 Erases all image data stored on the card or format the card. P.146, 158 P.140 P.141 P.173 P.122 P.139
SCREEN SETUP s X VIDEO OUT

VOLUME

Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TVs video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the index display. Sets the beep sound used for button operations and warnings, and adjusts the volume. Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the sound selected in PW ON/OFF SETUP.
P.168 P.161 P.30 P.172 P.128 P.164
In K mode, use the mode dial to select a still picture shooting mode. Set the mode dial to the best position for the situation and shooting conditions. The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on. Mode dial

Settingrelated modes

Shooting basics

Situationrelated modes

Situation-related modes
h Full-auto shooting Allows you to take still pictures using no special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. This is the simplest of all shooting modes. i Portrait shooting Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode features an infocus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
j Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enabling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. k Landscape+Portrait shooting Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA #SLOW #SLOW1, HSLOW or #SLOW2, and press e.
gHow to use the menus (P.35) Press e again to exit the menu.
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SLO W

NOISE REDUCtION

SLO W1

SLO W2

DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF

Flash intensity control

You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of 2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA w, and press d.
gHow to use the menus (P.35)
a : Light emission is increased by 1/3 EV each time you press the button. (EV : Exposure Value) c : Light emission is decreased by 1/3 EV each time you press the button. Press e again to exit the menu.
Press ac to adjust the exposure, then press e.
The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too fast.
External flash (optional)

Using the external flash

Various types of flash shooting are possible with the Olympus FL series external flashes. If the external flash is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the built-in flash and external flash to function together. The external flash is mounted on the camera by attaching it to the hot shoe on the top of the camera. You cannot use the built-in flash and the external flash together. This section explains how to use the FL-20 when attached to the hot shoe.
Slide the shoe cover off in the direction of the arrow and attach the external flash.
For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash. Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to prevent it getting lost, and replace it on the camera when you have finished using the external flash.

When Z moves more than 3 from the center of the bar (the average reading), red XY appear.
TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) After metering in Step 3, hold down x for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory. The multi-metering exposure is canceled. If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in step 3, the multi-metering exposure is canceled.
AE LOCK Locking the exposure
This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject. Recompose your shot so that not much sky is in the frame. Then press x to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sky in the frame and take the picture.
When using the camera in the A/S/M mode, AE lock is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M.
Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press x.
The exposure is memorized. If you want to lock a different exposure, press x again to cancel AE lock.Each time you press x, AE lock is alternately engaged and canceled.
During AE lock, AEL is displayed.
Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway.
The green lamp lights. AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot. TIPS To save the locked metered value (exposure) after shooting (AE memory) After Step 2 or 3, hold down x for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory. AE lock was canceled. Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AE lock. Doing so will cancel AE lock. The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off.
AE lock is not available when multi-metering is enabled. Turn multimetering off. gMULTI METERING (P.86) AE lock is not available when a menu is displayed on the screen. Exit the menu. gHow to use the menus (P.35)

Macro mode shooting

Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8" to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with your subject. If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will turn out well. gSpot metering (P.85)

Normal shooting

With the macro mode
In the top menu, select & and press e.

&,

In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA & &. gHow to use the menus (P.35) Press e again to exit the menu. You cannot select & in manual focus mode. Set to AF. gManual focus (P.83)
Super macro mode shooting
This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately cm (1.6" 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.
In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA & %. gHow to use the menus (P.35) Press e again to exit the menu.
TIPS The subject is in shadow. When taking pictures close to the subject, shadows may become conspicuous, and the auto focus may not be able to maintain correct focus. If this happens, use the manual focus. gManual focus (P.83)
During super macro shooting, zoom is not available. During super macro shooting, the built-in flash is not available. You can use an external flash, but vignetting may occur. Check the recorded image on the monitor.

Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.
Select Y by repeatedly pressing Z.
If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.
Z Self-timer/ Remote control button Shutter button
Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure. The self-timer/remote control lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 Self-timer/ seconds, the picture is taken. Remote control lamp To stop shooting while in n mode, press the shutter button fully again. To cancel the self-timer, press Z. The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot. If sequential shooting is attempted in self-timer mode, the camera shoots max. 5 frames regardless of the setting.

Remote control shooting

Shooting is possible using the remote control device provided with the camera. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. Select < by repeatedly pressing Z.

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Resolution

The number of pixels (horizontal vertical) 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.

Compression

In record modes other than TIFF, image data are compressed. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be.
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 computers monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken in 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 (such as 1280 1024), the picture only takes up part of the screen.
Special record modes Record mode Features Resolution ENLARGE SIZE Increases the resolution. This is useful for (SHQ, HQ) printing large-sized prints. 3:2 This is useful for ordering prints from a (TIFF, SHQ, HQ) photo lab. 2288 1520

3:2 Resolution

The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders.The 3:2 aspect ratio setting is not available in h mode.

ENLARGE SIZE

Monitor display when 3:2 is set
When ENLARGE SIZE is selected, the actual 4 million pixels used by this camera can be increased to the equivalent of approx. 8 million pixels (3200 2400). This allows you to make quality prints in larger sizes, such as A3 (297 mm 420 mm/11.7" 16.5"). However, file sizes also become larger. ENLARGE SIZE is not available in the h mode. If the SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE, sequential shooting modes (j, i, k, 7) are not available.

Movie Record Modes

If you select MPEG4 in n mode, you can record long movies. As movies are recorded at 30 frames per second in MPEG format, action is captured more smoothly than movies recorded in Motion-JPEG format.

SHQ, HQ, SQ

Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. The quality is better than movies recorded in MPEG4 format, but the file size is larger.
Record modes and the number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time
The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time is also displayed on the monitor when a card is in the camera.
Number of storable still pictures Record mode ComFile pression format Memory capacity in no. of shots 16MB With sound Without sound 165
3:1536 UncomTIFF pressed Low com3:1520 ENLARGE SIZE pression High com3:1520 pression ENLARGE SIZE HIGH NORMAL JPEG HIGH NORMAL HIGH * NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL
*HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses high compression
Movie Record Modes Record mode
MPEG4 SHQ HQ SQ Resolution File format Seconds of remaining recording time (sec.) 16MB With sound Without sound 46 sec. 48 sec. 17 sec. 17 sec. 46 sec. 48 sec. 186 sec. 211 sec.
(30 frames/sec.) MPEG480 (15 frames/sec.) (15 frames/sec.) Motion-JPEG (15 frames/sec.)
The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in the table are approximate. The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased. If movies are shot with VIDEO OUT set to PAL and the AV cable connected, the movie recording time will differ from the time listed in the Movie Record Modes table.

Selecting a record mode

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE K, and press d.
gHow to use the menus (P.35) If K is displayed on the top menu as a shortcut menu, press the arrow pad in the same direction as the arrow shown next to K. gSHORT CUT (P.152)
In the top menu, press b to select K, and choose SHQ 2288 1712, HQ 2288 1712, SQ960 or SQ480. g Go to Step 4.
In the top menu, press b to select K, then press ac to select MPEG4, SHQ, HQ or SQ. g Go to Step 4.
Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d. Press ac to select the resolution. If you selected SQ1 or SQ2, press d after selecting the resolution, then select HIGH or NORMAL by pressing ac. Press e.
Press e again to exit the menu.
SHQ 2288*1712 2288*1520 ENLARGE SIZE3200*2400 CANCEL SELECt GO

ISO sensitivity

The higher the ISO value, the greater the cameras light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance. AUTO 64/100/200/400 Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light conditions and the subject brightness. With a lower ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images in daylight. With a higher ISO setting, you can use faster shutter speeds with the same amount of light.

You cannot edit movies with sound which were taken with another digital camera. You cannot select NEW FILE if there is insufficient memory space on the card. You cannot create an index or edit a movie when the movie is played back setting SWITCH FRAME to 0. Movies shot in MPEG4 format are edited in 0.5-second intervals.

Playback on a TV

Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV.
Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the Video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.
Connector cover Connect to the TVs video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals. AV cable

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode.
For details of switching to video input, refer to your TVs instruction manual.
Slide the power switch to q to turn the camera on.
The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display. The close-up playback, index display and slideshow functions can also be used on a TV screen. TIPS You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when using the camera with a TV. Make sure that the cameras video output signal type is the same as the TVs video signal type. gVIDEO OUT Video output selection (P.172) The cameras monitor or vie wfinder turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the camera. Be sure to use the AV cable provided to connect the camera to the TV. The picture may appear off-center on the TV screen.
When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame may appear around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed.

Picture rotation

Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically.
In the single-frame playback mode, press y.

C Top menu

Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu ESP/5 & DRIVE ISO A/S/M r1/2/3/4 w
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Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu 2 IN 1 FUNCTION AF AREA INFO u K WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION R (still pictures) SUPER ZOOM
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#SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA
Setting the shortcut menu
You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d.
Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d.
SHORt CUt ESP A B C SELECt GO SHORt CUt ESP A B DRIVE C ISO SELECt GO
The shortcut menu is set. Press e again to exit the menu.

Using the shortcut menu

When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.
Press e to display the top menu.
The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
Press a b or c to select the shortcut menu.
The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that function.

AF MODE ISO MODE MENU

Ex: When > is set in shortcut menu A
AF MODE ISO MODE MENU ADJUSt GO
Pressing a takes you directly to > screen.
You cannot set the shortcut menu separately in each mode.

MY MODE SETUP

You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4. Only MY MODE 1 has a factory default setting.
Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP
Functions that can be set in MY MODE P/A/S/M/S-Prg F No SHUTTER F LCD *1 ZOOM *2 FLASH MODE Z AF/MF ESP/5 & DRIVE ISO w #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION Default setting P F 2.8 1/1000 0.0 ON 38mm AUTO OFF AF ESP OFF o AUTO 0.0 #SLOW1 OFF Ref. Page P.47 P.74 P.75 P.112 P.61 P.92, 93 P.83 P.85 P.90 P.95 P.111 P.68 P.67 P.120 Functions that can be set in MY MODE DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION INFO u K WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION R (still pictures) SUPER ZOOM Default setting OFF OFF iESP OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF HQ AUTO None 0 OFF OFF Ref. Page P.60 P.79 P.78 P.98 P.100 P.102 P.160 P.122 P.106 P.113 P.116 P.117 P.118 P.119 P.103 P.59

A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (e.g. ISO100). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be exposed even in low-light conditions.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A compression format for still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser.

M (Manual) Mode

The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed.
MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group)
A compression format for movies. When the record mode is set to MPEG4, movies are recorded in MPEG4 format. The recording speed of 30 frames per second produces high quality movies.
NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America and Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and China.

P (Program) Mode

Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot.

PictBridge

A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

Pixels

A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.
The size of an image expressed by the number of pixels that make up the image. For instance, a picture taken in resolution is the same size as the screen when the monitor setting is 640 480. However, if the monitor setting is 1024 768, the picture only takes up part of the screen.

Ring Flash

A flash unit that uses a circular xenon fluorescent tube as its light source. It is used for taking close-ups.
S (Shutter Priority) Mode
Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure.

Sleep Mode

A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).

Synchro Terminals

Terminals on an external flash unit for connecting it to the camera.
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor
A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
A format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data. TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners and graphics applications. This camera uses TIFF in an uncompressed format.

The My Documents window is displayed.
Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the My Documents window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). To select all files, choose Edit > Select all.
When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer. The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to Windows Me/2000/XP ( p.21).

Windows 98

Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the selftimer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model. Refer to your cameras reference manual.
Double-click the My Computer icon and right-click the Removable Disk to display the menu.

Click Eject on the menu.

Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off. If the lamp is not flashing, then the cable can be removed.
Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model. Refer to your cameras reference manual.
Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears.
When a message appears, click OK.
If the window returns the following message when you click Unplug or Eject Hardware, first make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera, and then remove the USB cable.

Double-click the 100OLYMP folder.
Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as P1010001.JPG are displayed.
Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.
The Hard Disk window is displayed.
Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the Hard Disk window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). To select all images, click Edit > Select all.
When the image file has been copied to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files in the Hard Disk folder. The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.

Mac OS X

Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. If the card cover of the camera is opened while connecting to the computer, the untitled icon does not disappear from the desktop, etc. When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software dialog appears.
From the Download To menu, select a destination folder. To download all images, click Download All. To selectively download images, click Download Some and highlight the desired images. The images are transferred from the camera to your computer.
If you are operating Mac OS X and you want to download images using the same procedure as for Mac OS 9, select File > Close and exit the Apple Image Capture software. At this time, the camera is indicated as unlabeled. If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or may have other problems.