CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. CE mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

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Getting started

En Names of parts

Shutter button Flash Self-timer lamp
Connector cover Lens barrier
Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode.
VIDEO OUT jack DC-IN jack

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Arrow pad
Simply press a button (///) to directly select zoom in/out, flash or self-timer. Buttons are also used to navigate the various menu items.
Zoom in Close-up playback

Self-timer

Zoom out Index display Viewfinder Arrow pad () Card cover

Monitor

Strap eyelet USB connector
Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) Playback button (

) Tripod socket

Shooting: Turns on/off the monitor Playback: Turns on/off the camera Press this button after connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

OK/Menu button(

) Battery compartment cover
Viewfinder Orange lamp Green lamp AF target mark

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Monitor indications

Shooting mode

HQ 1600x1200
Items 9 Battery check Shooting mode Exposure compensation Spot metering mode White balance AF target mark Macro Flash mode Self-timer [ ] ,

Indications

2.0 +2.0
10 Record mode 11 Resolution (number of pixels) 12 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining for movies
SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQx 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, etc. 11 11''

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Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below.
10 HQ SIZE: 320x240 WB AUTO 03.09.12 12:30 0"/15"
HQ SIZE: 1600x1200 +2.0 03.09.12 12:30 FILE: 1000020

Still picture

Items 9 Battery check Print reservation Number of prints Protect Record mode Number of pixels Exposure compensation White balance Date and time File number, Frame number, Playing time /Total recording time , x10

SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQx 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, etc. 2.0 +2.03 WB AUTO, , , ,
'03.09.12 12:30 100-0020, 12, 0"/15"
10 Movie mode The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been displayed from the index display are different from those that Note appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

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Battery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
No indication Lights (Green) (The indicator turns off after several seconds.) Pictures can be taken.* Blinks (Red) Remaining power level: low. Prepare new batteries. Green and orange lamps on right of viewfinder blink. Remaining power level: exhausted. Put in new batteries.
* The amount of energy the camera uses varies greatly on how the camera is operated. Battery power may finish without displaying any warning, causing the camera to turn off.

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Attaching the strap
Thread the short end of the strap through Strap eyelet the strap eyelet.
The strap can only enter from the lens side.
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 injury or damage. Note Attach the strap correctly following the procedure 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 batteries
Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries. Important CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged. Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

Make sure that:

The lens barrier is closed. The monitor is off. The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of a (the direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up in the direction of b.
Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
When using AA (R6) batteries When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack
There is a mark on the bottom of the camera showing the correct way to insert batteries.
Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes batteries down inside. While pressing the mark, slide the cover in the direction of c.
If the battery compartment cover seems hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment cover shut, press the mark firmly and push in the direction shown in the illustration.

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Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings if the camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed. Note
Inserting/Removing a card
Card in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Inserting a card
Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown.
Insert the card while keeping it straight. When the card is inserted fully, you will feel it lock into place. Inserting the card the wrong When the card is inserted properly. way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card. Card cover

Close the card cover.

Notch Index area side

Removing the card

Open the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.
The card is ejected a short way and then stops.
Hold the card straight and pull it out. Close the card cover.

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Power on/off
When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Close the lens barrier. The camera turns off. When playing back pictures Power on: Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. Power off: Press. The monitor and the camera turn off. Press twice quickly (double-click) while in the shooting mode. The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken. Power on

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Shortcut menus

Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the still picture shooting mode.
A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure and focus for general photography. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the movie recording mode.
Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ
Restores functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the factory default settings. MODE RESET is identical to the ALL RESET function included in the MODE MENU. Playback mode
Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a slide show. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played back.

MOVIE PLAY

Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a movie frame is played back.

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Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.
Erases the selected still picture or movie.

Mode menus

The MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press to select a tab and display the associated menu items. These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package. Shooting mode

SET CARD PIC CAMERA

SCENE SELECT
CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab

PROGRAM AUTO

OFF OFF 0.0

PANORAMA

CAMERA tab
Selects the shooting mode from (program auto), (portrait), (landscape), (night scene) or (self portrait). Allows you to shoot as close as 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to your subject. Meters light within the AF target mark to determine exposure.

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Adjusts the brightness of the picture. PANORAMA 2 IN 1 Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture.

PICTURE tab

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

CARD tab

CARD SETUP

Formats a card.

ALL RESET
Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off.
REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING
Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card. Chooses how to name files and folders of pictures. Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time.

VIDEO OUT

Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TVs video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

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Playback mode
PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab

PLAY PLAY

SET CARD EDIT

Still picture PLAY tab

Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on the card.

EDIT tab

BLACK&WHITE SEPIA
Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a new picture. Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new picture. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new picture.
Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.
Formats the card, erasing all image data stored on it.

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Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the 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.

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Shooting

Shooting modes

This camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shooting mode, select a shooting mode from PHOTO (P/ / / / ), depending on shooting conditions and the effect you want. The factory default setting is P (PROGRAM AUTO). You are able to shoot normally even if you do not select a shooting mode. PHOTO Still picture shooting Lets you take still pictures. You can select a more specific shooting mode depending on the scenes you want to shoot. Movie recording Lets you record movies. You cannot record movies with sound. Still picture shooting modes
P PROGRAM AUTO (factory default setting) Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes settings for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode, can be adjusted manually.
Portrait shooting Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Landscape shooting Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Night-Scene shooting Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and people in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with the background underexposed and without details. In this mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. We recommend that you set the flash mode to AUTO.

Normal shooting and flash on
Night-Scene shooting and flash on

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Self Portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

Selecting shooting modes

In the top menu, press to select MODE MENU. Movie recording: Press to select. Press to select the CAMERA tab, then press. Press to select SCENE SELECT, then press. Press to select a mode from , , or , then press ,.
Press again to exit the menu.

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Taking still pictures using the viewfinder

Shutter button

Open the lens barrier fully.
Compose your picture while looking at the image in the viewfinder.

Orange lamp

Green lamp AF target mark
Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus.
When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights steadily. (focus lock) If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
The camera takes the picture, and a beep sounds. When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. When the orange lamp starts blinking, the pictures are stored on the card.

How to lock the focus

When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. Press the shutter button fully.

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Recording movies
Movie recording is set and the camera returns to the shooting mode. The mark and the total recordable time depending on the card memory capacity are displayed on the monitor.
Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor. Press the shutter button halfway.

The focus is locked.

Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights. The camera always sets the best exposure, even if the subject moves. During movie recording, lights red and the time you can shoot is displayed.
Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
The orange lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card. When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.

Zoom (Digital zoom)

The monitor turns on and the zoom bar appears. The subject is magnified by 1.3 times.
Press while looking at the image on the monitor. Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes in the following
sequence: 1 time T 1.3 times T 1.6 times T 2.0 times T 2.5 times. Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes in the following sequence: 2.5 times T 2.0 times T 1.6 times T 1.3 times T 1 time. The zoom magnification changes continuously while holding down or.

Take the picture.

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Using the flash

Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve.
Open the lens barrier fully. Press ( ).
The monitor turns on. The current flash setting is displayed.
Press again to set the flash mode. Each time you press , the flash mode changes in the following sequence:
AUTO Red-eye reduction Fill-in flash Flash off.
Press the shutter button halfway.
When the flash fires, the orange lamp lights steady.
Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
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. Red-eye reduction flash ( ) The light from the flash may make the subjects eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subjects eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon. Fill-in flash ( ) The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subjects face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent 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, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.

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Self-timer shooting
This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.

The monitor turns on.

Press again to set the self-timer mode.
The setting changes between OFF and ON each time is pressed. When the self-timer mode is selected, is displayed on the monitor.
Take the picture. Press the shutter button to start the timer and take the picture.
The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken. The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

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Playback
Viewing still pictures En
Displays the previous picture. () Close-up playback ()
with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)
Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Press to cancel playback.
The monitor and camera turn off.
Index display() Displays the next picture. ()

Viewing movies

Use the arrow pad to display the picture with Press.
Press to select MOVIE PLAY. Press to select PLAYBACK, then press
The movie is played back. After playback, the menu is displayed. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode. Press to select from PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press.
When FRAME BY FRAME is selected
: Displays the first frame of the movie. : Displays the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be displayed continuously by holding the button down. : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be displayed continuously in reverse by holding the button down. : Displays the MOVIE PLAY menu.

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Protecting pictures
You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function.
Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. Press.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T. Press to select ON, then press.
To cancel protection, select OFF.

, and press

Single-frame erase
Recorded pictures can be erased. There are two types of erase: Singleframe erase, which erases only the picture that is displayed on the monitor, and all-frame erase, which erases all the pictures on the card.
Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. Press.
Press to select YES, then press
The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

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All-frame erase
This function erases all the pictures on the card.
In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP, and press. Press to select ALL ERASE, then press. Press to select YES, then press.
All the pictures are erased. Protected pictures are not erased.
Formatting cards (Card setup)
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before formatting a used card.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP, and press.

Shooting mode: The FORMAT screen is displayed. Playback mode: The CARD SETUP screen is displayed.
If the FORMAT screen is displayed, press to select YES. If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, press to select FORMAT, then press. When the FORMAT screen appears, press to select YES. Press.
The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.

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Transferring pictures to a computer
By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup when connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details on the procedures in the chart, refer to the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM and the Software Installation Guide (included in the CD-ROM package).

Identifying the OS

Windows 98/98 SE (Second Edition)
Windows 2000 Professional/Me/XP
Mac OS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X *OS 8.6: See below.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98
Connecting the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera

Downloading image files

Disconnecting the USB cable * Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.). Windows 95/NT 4.0 Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95 Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage support 1.3.5 installed at the factory) Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no factory installed OS.
You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals.

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For other OS users
Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 You can download images directly to your computer using an optional PC card adapter. Does your computer have a USB interface? Is there a port marked on your computer? No No Yes Yes Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable. Use an optional USB reader/writer. * Certain card readers may not be compatible with Mac OS X. Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information.
Is your OS one of the following? Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Mac OS 9/X

No Yes

Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Use the optional PC card adapter. * Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or lower
Consult your nearest Olympus representative.
For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package. For more details on PC connections, refer to the Software Installation Guide (included in the CD-ROM package).

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Error codes
Monitor indication Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD Corrective action Insert a card correctly or insert a different card. If the card is dirty, wipe the gold contacts with a clean tissue and insert it again. If the problem is still not corrected, the card cannot be used. Insert a different card.

CARD ERROR

There is a problem with the card, so the camera will not function. Writing to the card is prohibited.
WRITE-PROTECT The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no more information such as print reservation can be recorded. There are no pictures on the card. NO PICTURE There is a problem with the selected picture, so PICTURE ERROR it cannot be played back on this camera.
CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT
Read-only has been set using a computer. Use the computer again to cancel the read-only setting. Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.

CARD FULL

The card contains no pictures. Record pictures. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. Format the card.
The card is not formatted.
The card cover is open. CARD COVER OPEN

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Specifications
Product type Recording system Still picture : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
: Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) PRINT Image Matching II Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 256MB) No. of storable : Approx. 11 frame (SHQ: 1600 x 1200 pixels) pictures/No. of pixels Approx. 32 frames (HQ : 1600 x 1200 pixels) (on a 16 MB card) Approx. 76 frames (SQ1: 1024 x 768 pixels) Approx. 165 frames (SQ2: 640 x 480 pixels) No. of effective : 2,000,000 pixels pixels Image pickup : 1/ 3.2'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5 mm (equivalent to 38 mm lens on 35 mm camera), f2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups Photometric system : Center-weighted average light metering, Spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to (normal) 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to (macro mode) Viewfinder : Reverse Galilean viewfinder Monitor : 1.8'' TFT* color LCD display, 61,000pixels Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), VIDEO OUT jack Automatic calendar : system * A color monitor using a transistor made from thin-film.

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Operating environment Temperature : 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) (operation) 20 C to 60 C (4 F to 140 F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/ 10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries One lithium CR-V3 battery pack AC adapter (optional) Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. Dimensions : 112 mm (W) x 62 mm (H) x 40 mm (D) (4.4'' x 2.4'' x 1.6'') (excluding protrusions) Weight : 166 g (0.4 lb.) (without battery or card)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

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Entorno de funcionamiento Temperatura : 0 - 40C (funcionamiento) 20 - 60C (almacenamiento) Humedad : 30% - 90% (funcionamiento)/10% - 90% (almacenamiento) Alimentacin : 2 pilas alcalinas R6 (tamao AA) or pilas de NiMH elctrica 1 juego de pilas de litio CR-V3 Adaptador (opcional) No es posible utilizar pilas de manganeso (carbonato de cinc). Dimensiones : 112 mm (An) x 62 mm (Al) x 40 mm (Pr) (4.4'' x 2.4'' x 1.6'') (excluyendo los salientes) Peso : 166 g (sin batera ni tarjeta)
LAS ESPECIFICACIONES SE ENCUENTRAN SUJETAS A CAMBIOS SIN PREVIO AVISO NI OBLIGACIN ALGUNA POR PARTE DEL FABRICANTE.

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VT450701

2 Using the menus

Menu items....29 How to use the mode menu... 30 Shortcut menus...32 Mode menus....34

3 Shooting basics

Shooting modes...37 Selecting shooting modes...38 Taking still pictures PHOTO..40 Taking still pictures using the viewfinder..40 Taking still pictures using the monitor..41 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor..43 If correct focus cannot be obtained...44 How to lock the focus..44 Subjects that are difficult to focus on..45
Recording movies...46 Zoom (Digital zoom)...48 Using the flash...49

4 Advanced shooting

Macro mode shooting..52 Self-timer shooting...53 Selecting the metering area (Spot metering).54 PANORAMA - Panorama shooting...IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1...57 Changing the record mode...59 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation).63 Adjusting the white balance WB..65

5 Playback

Viewing still pictures..67 QUICK VIEW...68 Close-up playback..69 Index display...70 Slideshow...71 Picture Rotation...72 Playback on a TV.... 73 MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies...74 Protecting pictures...76 Erasing pictures...77 Single-frame erase...77 All-frame erase...78 Editing still pictures....79 Creating black and white pictures..79 Creating sepia-toned pictures..80 Resizing pictures..80 INDEX - Creating an index...82

6 Useful functions

MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings..84 ALL RESET - Saving the settings..84 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards..85 Displaying shooting information INFO..87 REC VIEW - Viewing a picture immediately after shooting..88 Adjusting the monitor brightness..88 Turning the beep sound off..89 FILE NAME....89 PIXEL MAPPING...91 VIDEO OUT - Video output selection..92

7 Print settings

How to print pictures...93 All-frame reservation...95 Single-frame reservation...96 Resetting print reservation data...98

8 Miscellaneous

Error codes....99 Troubleshooting...100 Menu list...105 Factory default settings...108 List of functions by shooting mode...109 Camera maintenance...110 Specifications...111 Index....113

Taking still pictures using the monitor
Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks.

to turn on the monitor.

Decide the composition of the picture while looking at the image on the monitor.
Shooting mode (P. 37) Green lamp (P. 42) This indicates the same status as the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder. Flash stand-by/Flash charge (P. 49) This indicates the same status as the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder.

AF target mark

Record mode (P. 59) No. of storable still pictures (P. 60)
Take a picture by following the same procedure as when shooting with the viewfinder. ~ Taking still pictures using the viewfinder (P. 40)
The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. ~ Macro mode shooting (P. 52) T Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked. ~ Subjects that are difficult to focus on (P. 45) The monitor turns off automatically. T If the camera is not used for approximately 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically. Touch the shutter button or arrow pad to turn the monitor on again. The monitor is hard to see. T Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder. This does not affect recorded pictures. Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera will move. Note Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the battery is changed or removed. Never open the card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of the pictures you have just taken. When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.

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Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor

Subject with low contrast
Subject with an Subject without extremely bright area vertical lines in the center of the frame
The green lamp lights, 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

Recording movies

You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored as the other still pictures using the index function.
Arrow pad () Shutter button

Press to select.

Movie recording is set and the camera returns to the shooting mode. The mark and the total recordable time depending on the card memory capacity are displayed on the monitor.
Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor. Press the shutter button halfway.

The focus is locked.

Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
Seconds remaining The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights. The camera always sets the best exposure, even if the subject moves. During movie recording, lights red and the time you can shoot is displayed.
Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
The orange lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card. When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.
Digital zoom does not work in the (movie) mode. The camera enters the still picture shooting mode when the lens Note barrier is closed. ~ ALL RESET - Saving the settings (P. 84) During movie recording, the flash is disabled. 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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Zoom (Digital zoom)
You can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times.

Press.

The monitor turns on and the zoom bar appears. The subject is magnified by 1.3 times.
The cursor moves on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification.

1600x1200

Press while looking at the image on the monitor. Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes in the following
sequence: 1 time T 1.3 times T 1.6 times T 2.0 times T 2.5 times. Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes in the following sequence: 2.5 times T 2.0 times T 1.6 times T 1.3 times T 1 time. The zoom magnification changes continuously while holding down or.

Take the picture.

Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Note Turning the monitor off cancels the digital zoom.

Using the flash

Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve.

Press

again to exit the menu.

Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x 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. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. 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 .867 However, if the monitor setting is over 1024 ( 867 such as 1280 ,)4201 the picture only takes up part of the screen.

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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)
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 1/ 2 steps.
In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T , then press. ~ How to use the mode menu (P. 30)
Press to select the exposure compensation value.
Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ ] value to darken the image.
Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward when shooting dark subjects. If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness (exposure). Note Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark.

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Adjusting the White balance

The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures edited on a PC, pictures Note taken with another camera. New picture orientations are saved even when the camera is turned off.

Playback on a TV

Use the Video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.
Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off. Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera and the video input terminal on the TV.
Connect to the TVs video input (yellow) terminal. VIDEO OUT jack
Video cable Connector cover
Turn the TV on and switch to the video input mode.
For details of switching to video input, refer to your TVs instruction manual.
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.
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. ~ VIDEO OUT - Video output Note selection (P. 92) The cameras monitor turns off automatically when the Video cable is connected to the camera. Be sure to use the Video 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. When images are played back on a PAL-system TV, their size on the screen will be smaller.
MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies
Arrow pad () The monitor turns on.
Use the arrow pad to display the picture with. ~ Viewing still pictures (P. 67)

O" / 15"

Press to select MOVIE PLAY.
Press to select PLAYBACK, then press.
The movie is played back. After playback, the menu is displayed. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode. Press to select from PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press.
MOVIE PLAY PLAYBACK FRAME BY FRAME EXIT
When FRAME BY FRAME is selected
: Displays the first frame of the movie. : Displays the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be displayed continuously by holding the button down. : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be displayed continuously in reverse by holding the button down. : Displays the MOVIE PLAY menu.

Movies can also be played back in the shooting mode using QUICK VIEW. ~ QUICK VIEW (P. 68) When playing back a movie, the access time will vary depending on the length and record mode of the movie. Note

Protecting pictures

You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function.
with the lens barrier closed.
Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. ~ Viewing still pictures (P. 67) Press.
Displayed when a picture is protected.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T , and press. ~ How to use the mode menu (P. 30) Press to select ON, then press.
To cancel protection, select OFF.
Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting. Note

Erasing pictures

Recorded pictures can be erased. There are two types of erase: Singleframe erase, which erases only the picture that is displayed on the monitor, and all-frame erase, which erases all the pictures on the card. You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. Note Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. ~ Protecting pictures (P. 76)

Single-frame erase

This function erases the picture that is displayed on the monitor.
Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. ~ Viewing still pictures (P. 67) Press.

ERASE YES NO

Press to select YES, then press.
The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

All-frame erase

This function erases all the pictures on the card.
In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP, and press. ~ How to use the mode menu (P. 30)

Press to select press.

ALL ERASE, then
CARD SETUP ALL ERASE FORMAT
All the pictures are erased. Protected pictures are not erased.
ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL YES NO

Editing still pictures

This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned pictures and stores them as new pictures. : Changes the picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new picture.

INDEX OK RESET CANCEL

The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. Record mode when the movie was shot HQ SQ Record mode when stored as an index SQ1 (1024 x 768 pixels) SQ2 (640 x 480 pixels)
The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. Note An index consists of 9 frames. You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card.
MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings
This function lets you restore functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the factory default settings. When MODE RESET is set in the (movie) mode, the camera returns to the PHOTO (still picture shooting) mode. The following settings are not reset: Settings in the MODE MENUs SETUP tab (ALL RESET, , REC VIEW, , etc.)
In the shooting mode top menu, press to select MODE RESET (P. 29). Press to select ALL RESET, then press.
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This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on next page. ALL RESET is available in both the shooting mode and playback mode. ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off. Example: If ALL RESET is ON, even if the setting is SQ1 when the camera is turned off, it will be at HQ when the camera is turned on again. OFF : The settings made before the power is turned off are saved. The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If ALL RESET is set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all other shooting modes, as well as the playback and modes. ALL RESET does not affect items included in the MODE MENUs SETUP tab even when set to ON.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T ALL RESET T OFF or ON, and press. ~ How to use the mode menu (P. 30)
ALL RESET - Saving the settings
Settings that ALL RESET returns to their factory default settings

Function Monitor Shooting mode SCENE SELECT Digital zoom FLASH Factory default setting OFF PHOTO (still picture shooting mode) P (Program auto) 1X AUTO 0.0 WB AUTO HQ OFF OFF Ref. page P. 41 P. 37 P. 37 P. 48 P. 49 P. 63 P. 65 P. 59 P. 52 P. 54
CARD SETUP - Formatting cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before formatting a used card.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP, and press. ~ How to use the mode menu (P 30)
Shooting mode The FORMAT screen is displayed. Playback mode The CARD SETUP screen is displayed.
If the FORMAT screen is displayed, press to select YES. If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, press to select FORMAT, then press. When the FORMAT screen appears, press to select YES.
FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL YES NO

SELECT GO CANCEL

FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL YES
The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.
Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note Open the card cover. Open the battery compartment cover. Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.
Displaying shooting information
This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see Monitor indications (P. 9).
Pressing in the playback mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON) (P. 29).

To turn INFO off, press

to bring up the top menu and press (OFF).
x10 HQ SIZE: 1600x1200 +2.0 03.09.12 12:30 03.09.12 FILE: 1000020

When INFO is ON

x10 HQ

03.09.12 12:03.09.12

When INFO is OFF

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REC VIEW - Viewing a picture immediately after shooting
You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting anytime during REC VIEW. OFF : The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded. ON

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color 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 or SQ. 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. Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixel) per inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified images, picture quality will decrease. If you want to print large, high-quality pictures, set the record mode as high as possible when taking the pictures. ~ Changing the record mode (P. 59) DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. Note If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. DPOF reservations can be performed for only the first 999 frames on a card. If the card is full, print reservation is not available. "CARD FULL" is displayed. Even if an image appears with the message PICTURE ERROR, it may be possible to make print reservations. In such a case, the print reservation icon ( ) does not appear when an image is displayed for full view. appears when multiple images are displayed (index-display mode), allowing you to confirm the print reservation. Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs. Print reservation may take considerable time when saving printing data to a card.

All-frame reservation

Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints and whether or not to include the shooting date and time.
Play back a still picture.
You cannot print pictures with.

CARD ERROR

There is a problem with the card, so the camera will not function. Writing to the card is prohibited.
WRITE-PROTECT The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no more information such as print reservation can be recorded. There are no pictures on the card. NO PICTURE There is a problem with the selected picture, so PICTURE ERROR it cannot be played back on this camera.
Read-only has been set using a computer. Use the computer again to cancel the read-only setting. Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.

CARD FULL

The card contains no pictures. Record pictures. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. Format the card.
The card is not formatted.
The card cover is open. CARD COVER OPEN

Troubleshooting

Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not work or the monitor does not turn on. The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode. There is condensation * inside the camera The camera is connected to a PC. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. Reload the batteries correctly. Replace the batteries with new ones. Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a while. P. 21 P. 14 P. 14 _
Operate the camera (press the shutter button or the arrow pad). Wait until the camera dries before turning it on again. The camera will not operate while it is connected to a PC.

P. 21 _

* Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and turns to droplets of water. Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken from a cold place into a warm room.

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Possible cause

Corrective action

Ref. Page
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. The lens barrier is closed. The power is off. The flash has not finished charging. The movie just taken is being written to the card. The card is full. Open the lens barrier fully. Open the lens barrier fully. Take your finger off the shutter button. When the orange lamp stops blinking, start shooting again. Release your finger from the shutter button. When the orange lamp stops blinking, resume shooting. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card. Before erasing, download important images to a PC. Replace the batteries with new ones. P. 21 P. 21 P. 49 P. 46

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Playback mode menus (Still picture)
Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY Function Setting OFF, ON 0, +90, -90 , BLACK&WHITE, CANCEL SEPIA, CANCEL 640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL ALL ERASE, FORMAT OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAOL OFF, ON Ref. page P. 76 P. 72 P. 93 P. 79 P. 80 P. 80 P. 78, 85 P. 84 P. 24 P. 89 P. 88 P. 26 P. 92 P. 70 P. 71 P. 87 P. 77

CARD SETUP ALL RESET

NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16

INFO YES, NO

Playback mode menus (
Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP
Function INDEX CARD SETUP ALL RESET Setting OFF, ON OK/RESET/CANCEL ALL ERASE, FORMAT OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAOL OFF, ON Ref. page P. 76 P. 82 P. 78, 85 P. 84 P. 24 P. 89 P. 88 P. 26 P. 92 P. 70 P. 74 P. 87 P. 77
VIDEO OUT MOVIE PLAY INFO
NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT YES, NO

Factory default settings

Shooting mode AUTO OFF PHOTO (still picture shooting mode) P (Program auto) 1X OFF (turns off) HQ OFF 0.0 OFF OFF AUTO ON RESET OFF
Shooting mode SCENE SELECT Digital zoom Monitor
PANORAMA 2 IN 1 WB REC VIEW FILE NAME
Playback mode OFF OFF OFF OFF 0 9
Other 0 ON ON ENGLISH* 2003.01.01
* Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
List of functions by shooting mode

Shooting mode Function

Digital zoom PANORAMA 2 IN 1 WB CARD SETUP ALL RESET

REC VIEW FILE NAME

: Available, : Not available

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Camera maintenance
Make sure that the monitor is turned off.
Remove the battery. (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the wall outlet.) Exterior: T Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung. Monitor and viewfinder: T Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Lens: T Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper. CARD: T Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloths. Note Cleaning should be done only after the battery has been removed or the AC adapter has been disconnected. Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
Product type Recording system Still picture : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
: Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) PRINT Image Matching II Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 256MB) No. of storable : Approx. 11 frame (SHQ: 1600 x 1200 pixels) pictures/No. of pixels Approx. 32 frames (HQ : 1600 x 1200 pixels) (on a16 MB card) Approx. 76 frames (SQ1: 1024 x 768 pixels) Approx. 165 frames (SQ2: 640 x 480 pixels) No. of effective : 2,000,000 pixels pixels Image pickup : 1/ 3.2'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5 mm (equivalent to 38 mm lens on 35 mm camera), f2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups Photometric system : Center-weighted average light metering, Spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to (normal) 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to (macro mode) Viewfinder : Reverse Galilean viewfinder Monitor : 1.8'' TFT* color LCD display, 61,000pixels Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), VIDEO OUT jack Automatic calendar : system * A color monitor using a transistor made from thin-film.

* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.). Windows 95/NT 4.0 Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95 Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5 installed at the factory) Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no factory installed OS.
When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the cameras power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost. Be careful when downloading files for a long period of time. Use the AC adapter (optional) when downloading files. If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter when the camera is connected to the computer and is running on battery power, it may result in the loss of image data on the card or cause a malfunction in the computer. Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, disconnect the camera from the computer and make sure that the camera is turned off. To avoid computer malfunctions, do not turn off the camera when the camera is connected to a computer. If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub, operation may not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer and the hub. In such cases, do not use the hub and connect the camera directly to the computer. You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals. QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on the provided software CD. If you want to process images, make sure to download them to your computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.