C-1Zoom D-150Zoom

Reference Manual
Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera. Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this Reference Manual and separately provided Safety Precautions and Battery Handling Precautions. We recommend that you take test shots to make sure that the camera functions properly before taking important photographs.
Read the Following Before Use
This section provides important information about using this digital camera. Before using the camera, please be sure to read the following.

About this manual

The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product names, model numbers, etc., please consult authorized Olympus service center. The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy. However, if you find any errors or incomplete information, please contact authorized Olympus service center. It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information contained in this manual, except for personal use. Reproduction without permission of the copyright owner is prohibited. Olympus will not assume any liability for damages, loss of profit or claim from a third party due to improper use of this product. Olympus will not assume any liability for damages and loss of profit due to loss of image data resulting from servicing by a third party who is not designated by Olympus or from other causes. The quality of the images shot with this product differs from that of the images shot with ordinary film-based cameras. Copyright 2001 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Only the USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: D-150Zoom Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 USA Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.

The following R6/AA batteries cannot be used
Batteries whose exterior is only partially covered, or not covered at all, by an insulating sheet.
Batteries whose terminals are raised, but not covered by an insulating sheet.
Batteries whose terminals are flat and not completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the terminals are partially covered.)
Inserting the Memory Card (SmartMedia)

1. Open the card cover.

2. Insert the card in the direction shown
in the figure. Insert the card completely until a slight click is heard and the card is locked in place. The insertion direction is indicated on the seal inside the card cover.
Card insertion direction marking
3. Close the cover securely until it
clicks. [Now the camera is ready for shooting.
Never attempt to open the card cover or remove the card or batteries while the camera power is on. Otherwise, the image data on the card may be destroyed. Remember that it is impossible to restore image data once it has been destroyed. A card is a precision device. Do not apply excessive force or shock to it. Hold the card by the edges. Do not touch the gold-colored metallic parts.
To remove the card: Press the card gently. When the card ejects slightly, pull out the card straight out as shown in the direction of A.
Selecting the Appropriate Card
Prepare another card. When you expect to shoot a large number of images (while traveling, on special occasions, etc.), it is a good idea to bring an extra card (in addition to the provided 8 MB card). The number of images you can shoot varies according to the card capacity and Record mode used. Select a suitable card by referring to the following table.
Numbers of Images You Can Shoot (Approximate Numbers)

Record Mode

SmartMedia capacity
SQ (Standard Quality) 640 X 664 1331*

HQ (High Quality)

SHQ (Super-High Quality) 1280 X 960

Image size (pixels)

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB
*999 is displayed on the monitor when the number of shootable images exceeds 999.
The commercially available 5 V card cannot be used with this camera. Use the Olympus brand card or a commercially available 3 V (3.3 V) card.
Unusable cards This camera may not be able to recognize a card that is not manufactured by Olympus or Lexar or a card which has been formatted on another device such as a PC. To avoid problems, you should format each card before using it on this camera. Using the Three Record Modes SQ: Select this mode when you want to attach the image to e-mail, simply view it on your PC screen, or want to shoot more images per card. HQ: Select this mode when you need image quality in between SQ and SHQ. Images can be enlarged to a certain degree when they are viewed on a PC screen. (This is the default recording mode.) SHQ: Select this mode when you want to print the image with high quality or a large size or to retouch it on your PC. For details on the Record modes and how to select them, refer to Selecting the Image Quality ( Page 54). The number of shootable images is also variable because the data quantity per image is variable depending on the shot subject. The image counter may not decrement when an image is shot and may not increment even when an image is erased. Cards with a capacity of 4 MB or more can be used with this camera. For details on handling your card, refer to the instructions provided with it.

Shooting Pictures

1. To start shooting:
Open the lens barrier until the flash pops up. [The camera turns on, and the lens comes out.

2. To end shooting:

Lens barrier When starting shooting
Close the lens barrier. [The camera turns off. Press the flash down with a finger.

To save battery power

Sleep mode: When no operation is performed for 1 minute with the lens barrier open, the camera enters the Sleep mode. This mode reduces the consumption of battery power, and automatically switches off the monitor. To resume shooting, do any one of the following: Press the shutter button gently. Close the lens barrier and open it again. Press any of the arrow pad keys, OK/menu button, monitor button or zoom lever.

When ending shooting

Images stored on the card are saved even after the camera turns off or the batteries are replaced. Try to minimize power consumption as much as possible if you dont expect to use the camera for a while. Turn the power off by closing the lens barrier. When you close the lens barrier, slide it a little toward the lens. After the lens goes in, close the lens barrier.
Never attempt to open the card cover or take out the card or battery while the camera power is on. Otherwise, the image data on the card may be destroyed.
To view a recorded image immediately after it has been shot while the lens barrier is open (Quick-View Playback):
monitor button twice (double clicking). [This switches the camera to the Playback mode; the image is displayed on the monitor ( Page 42).

Double clicking

2. Press the shutter button or
monitor button. [This returns the camera to the Shooting mode; you can resume shooting.
3. Close the lens barrier.
[The monitor and camera turn off.
be incorrect. Release your finger from the shutter button, hold the camera securely again and half-press the Page 40). button again ( When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft., select the Macro mode ( Page 61).

Full-press

3. Press the shutter button all the way (full-press).
[The camera takes the picture and two short beep tones are generated. [The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks (to indicate that the image is being recorded on the card) for a moment and then goes out. [When you take a picture, it is displayed on the monitor for a short time.

Orange lamp blinks

4. You can take another picture when
blinking of the orange lamp ends. Always press the shutter button gently. If you press too hard, the camera may If you take another shoot, wait for a few seconds until the orange lamp goes The blinking orange lamp indicates that the image you just shot is being After the flash emits, the orange lamp blinks first rapidly then slowly. The
orange lamp blinking slowly indicates that the flash is being charged. When you shoot under low light or against back light, wait until the orange lamp stops blinking. The length of time required before the camera is ready for the next shot and the number of images that can be shot vary depending on the Record mode. Never attempt to open the card cover or take out the card or batteries while the orange lamp is blinking quickly. Otherwise, the image you have just shot will not be saved. Existing data on the card may also be destroyed. processed. out before retrying shooting. move and the image will be blurred.
Shooting Using the Monitor
monitor button. [The monitor turns on.
2. Determine the image composition by
observing your subject in the monitor.
3. Half-press the shutter button to focus
on the subject, and then press it all the way to take the picture. (This operation is identical to the Shooting Using the Viewfinder) ( Page 32). [The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks for a moment while the image is being written to the card and then goes out.
Oblique lines on the subject may appear as zigzag lines on the monitor, but this is not malfunction. Vertical stripes may appear in the monitor image if it is shot under bright conditions (such as a sunny sky). This is not a malfunction. The image displayed on the monitor is intended for use in checking the composition and does not show the correct focus and exposure conditions. Image focusing and exposure should be checked on a TV or PC screen after shooting ( Page 73).
Do not apply excessive force to the monitor and the area around it. Doing so could cause the displayed image to blur and may also damage the monitor.

Area of image actually shot
For best results, use the Macro mode ( Page 61) when the subject is located at a distance of less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft. from the camera. Shooting is possible without using the Macro mode, but in some cases correct focus and exposure may not be achieved.
Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode)
Orange lamp Green lamp Viewfinder
Check that the lens barrier is open. Half-press the shutter button. [The lamps on the right of the viewfinder light or blink.
1 Indication lamps on the right of the viewfinder
Lamp Status When the green lamp is lit When the green lamp is blinking rapidly Camera Status Autofocus is locked. The camera cannot focus on the subject. This may be due to one of the following. Meaning/Note Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture. You can press the shutter button and take the picture, but the subject may not be in focus.
When the card does not have enough space to store the image.
<Check> The card is not ready in the following cases: When no card is inserted in the camera. When the write protect seal is attached to the card. When the card cover is open.
When the orange The flash has been recharged. lamp is not lit When the orange The flash is ready and will fire. lamp is lit When the orange The flash is being charged. lamp blinks slowly The flash is necessary, but it is set off ( When both green Battery power is exhausted. and orange lamps blink slowly When the orange The camera is writing to or reading from lamp blinks rapidly the card.
Shooting is possible by pressing the shutter button all the way. Press the shutter button all the way to start shooting with automatic flash. Release your finger from the shutter button, and wait until the orange lamp goes out. ). Set the flash to Auto or.
Replace the batteries with new ones. Do not open the card cover or remove the battery.

2 Monitor

To enter the Shooting mode immediately after playback:
[The monitor turns off and the Shooting mode is engaged. You can now shoot.
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and show an image for a short time. This is not a malfunction. Vertical stripes may appear on the image if it is shot under bright conditions (such as a sunny sky). This is not a malfunction. Images shot with other cameras may not be viewable on this camera. Playback of TIFF and raw data image formats is not possible.
Image Playback Operations

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Check that the lens barrier is closed and the last image you shot is displayed by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

a. To view an image:

Select the image to view using the or arrow pad key.
Frame operations of arrow pad keys

b. To zoom an image:

Frame reverse

Frame advance

Slide the zoom lever toward to magnify the center of the displayed image to double size.
Sliding the zoom lever toward while a double-size image is displayed restores the original image size.

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<Start>

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: Press to select the image one frame before or after the current frame.
c. To display an image index:
Slide the zoom lever toward to display 4 images including the current image. (The current image is highlighted in a green frame.)
Sliding the zoom lever toward again displays 9 images. (The current image is highlighted in a green frame.) Sliding the zoom lever toward while 9 images are displayed changes the number of simultaneously displayed images to 4. Sliding toward again changes to the singleimage display.

Slide zoom lever

: Slide the zoom lever for
zooming and index display
<C. continued> Pressing the arrow pad key while 4 (or 9) images are displayed advances the selected image (with the green frame) to the next image. When the last displayed image in the index is selected, pressing the arrow pad key brings up the next index. Similarly, pressing the arrow pad key moves the green frame to the previous image. Pressing when the first image in the index is selected brings up the previous index.
or Pressing the arrow pad key moves the frame 4 (or 9) images before or after. (When you are in the single-image display, every pressing the or arrow pad key moves 10 images before or after.)

To magnify part of image

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You can magnify any part of an image by the zooming operation on the previous page together with the arrow pad keys.
1. Slide the zoom lever to
to magnify the central area of the image by 2X. [ , , and are displayed on the top, bottom, left and right of the screen respectively. image using the arrow pad keys.

In the Macro mode, keep the distance between the camera and subject between about 0.2 m/8 in. and 0.5 m/1.6 ft. Otherwise, correct shooting may not be possible due to errors in focus and exposure. When the camera is less than 0.2 m/8 in. from the subject, the shutter will not release because autofocus is not possible. In macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous or correct exposure may not be achieved. Always check your image on the monitor after macro shooting. Be sure to observe the monitor, not the viewfinder, in the Macro mode. The Macro mode is automaticaly canceled when the camera is tured off.

Using the Self-Timer

You can shoot images with self-timer operation. This is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the image. Fix the camera securely on a tripod, etc., before self-timer shooting.
OK/menu button. [The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu 1/3. / by pressing the arrow pad key. or or

3. Select

by pressing the arrow pad key.
Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Self-timer mark
OK/menu button. [Self-timer is set and the self-timer mark ( ) is displayed on the monitor.
5. Compose the image in the monitor or
viewfinder, and then press the shutter button. [The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera lights for 10 seconds and then blinks for 2 seconds, after which the shutter is released. After shooting: Self-timer is canceled automatically after shooting a single image. To cancel self-timer: Close the lens barrier while the self-timer lamp lights to turn the camera off. To reset self-timer: Press the OK/menu button.
Shooting Images Sequentially
The Sequential Shooting mode allows you to take a rapid succession of still images by pressing and holding the shutter button. You can choose the best image from a series of sequential shots. When you have found your best shot, you can also erase the rest of the images ( Page 46).
/ by pressing the arrow pad key. or
OK/menu button. [The Sequential Shooting mode is engaged and is displayed on the monitor.
5. Press and hold the shutter button.

L ZOOM OFF OFF

[Multiple images will be shot in rapid succession for as long as your keep the button pressed.

Sequential Shooting mode

6. Close the lens barrier and open it
again to restore the default SingleFrame Shooting mode.
The monitor turns off during sequential shooting. This is not a malfunctioning. Flash is not available in the Sequential Shooting mode. Even when the Flash mode is set to Auto, it is switched to Flash Off. To prevent camera shake, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/30 second. As a result, dark subjects may look darker than in other Shooting modes. After sequential shooting, a longer time than usual may be required to save the images to the card (the period in which the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks). The number of images that can be shot in succession varies depending on the subject, Record mode, and the number of shootable images on the card. Do not open the card cover or remove the AC adapter, batteries or card while the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder is blinking. Otherwise, the data on the card may be destroyed.

[AUTO: This is the default setting, which is not displayed on the monitor. The white balance is controlled automatically so that colors look natural. [ (Clear Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in outdoors under a clear sky. [ (Cloudy Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural in outdoors under a cloudy sky. [ (Incandescent Lamp): The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural under incandescent lighting. [ (Fluorescent Lamp): The white balance is controlled so that colors look natural under fluorescent lighting.

White balance setting

OK/menu button. [The camera returns to the Shooting mode and the monitor shows the white balance setting.
[Images can be shot successively while maintaining the selected white balance setting.
camera off. [The white balance setting is restored to AUTO.
If you want an image color tone that resembles what you see under incandescent lighting, set the White Balance Control mode to (Clear Sky). This will produce colors like those seen under an incandescent lamp. Under special light sources, the white balance control circuitry may not work as intended. After shooting, be sure to check the color tone on the monitor to see if the set white balance control value is optimal. When you set a White Balance Control mode other than AUTO and use the flash, the color viewed on the monitor could be different from the color of the shooted image.

Muting the Beep Tones

The beep tones generated by the camera may be annoying when shooting images at a wedding, theater or when photographing animals. You can mute the beep tones in such cases.
or arrow pad key to display the Shooting mode menu 2/3, and then select. or
3. Select OFF by pressing the

HQ AUTO OFF

OK/menu button. [The camera returns to the Shooting mode.
5. Now you can start shooting.
[Images can be shot with beep tones muted.
The beep tone muting setting is held in memory even after the camera is turned off. The beep tones can be turned on and off from the Playback mode menu.
Pictures taken with this camera can be displayed in many ways, offering a wide range of entertainment possibilities. This chapter describes various ways to view images including image printing and downloading image data to a PC. When the camera is connected to a TV, PC or printer, it is recommended to power the camera from the dedicated AC adapter.

You can use the dedicated USB cable to download images shot with this camera to your PC. If your PC does not have a USB interface, refer to Page 79 to find the best way to download image data to your PC.
The following setup is required to download image data to your PC. Note that the downloading method used may differ depending on your PCs operating environment. Items Required for Connection Connection Cable Dedicated USB cable Dedicated USB cable Software Not necessary USB driver**
PC Environment Windows 2000 Professional/Me Mac OS 9.0 to 9.1* Windows 98/98 Second Edition
* Compatibility with Mac OS 8.6 has only been confirmed on USB-compatible systems using USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5. ** Included on the provided CD-ROM. When the camera is connected to a PC, none of the camera buttons is functional. Even if your PC has a USB port, operation is not guaranteed if any of the following environments is applicable to your PC. PC running Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 95 PC running Windows 95 PC running Windows NT 4.0 Operation is not guaranteed if your PC runs Mac OS or an upgraded version of USB MASS Storage Support. Operation is not guaranteed if your PC has a USB terminal on an expansion card. Custom-made PCs are out of the warranties. You could encounter difficulty transferring images if you connect the USB cable to a hub connected to the computer. If you encounter problems, disconnect the cable from the hub and connect it directly to the computer.
When using the AC adapter with the batteries loaded
It is recommended that you connect the optional AC adapter to the camera and remove the batteries from the camera before connecting the camera to PC. (When you dont plan to use the AC adapter, make sure that the batteries are loaded in the camera.)
If battery power runs out while the PC is accessing the card in the camera, the camera turns off in the middle of operation and this could destroy image files (data). Plugging or unplugging the AC adapter when the camera is connected to a PC and the batteries are loaded could destroy image data stored on the card and/or cause the connected PC to malfunction.
When you have to use the AC adapter with the batteries loaded, follow the procedures below.
Connecting the AC adapter
1. Make sure that the USB cable is not connected to the camera. 2. Plug in the AC adapter. 3. Connect the camera to the PC via the USB cable.
Disconnecting the AC adapter
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and PC. 2. Unplug the AC adapter from the camera.

files).

When images are only displayed, it does not mean they are saved. For how to save images, refer to the users guide of your PC. * For the procedure required before removing the card from the camera, refer to Page 89.
When using a Macintosh with OS 9
4. The desktop of the PC shows an

untitled icon.

5. Open untitled.

6. Open the DCIM folder.

Open the 100OLYMP folder.
8. Now you can view images (JPEG
Downloaded images can be viewed using Olympus CAMEDIA Master or other graphic software such as Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop, as well as Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. For details, refer to your software users manual. For the latest optional equipment, visit the Olympus website or see the latest brochures. Some application programs (including OS accessory program and separately purchased software) write information such as rotation etc. into the image file. If such programs write directly into the image files in the camera card, the files might be destroyed. Be sure to download the image files to your PC before you handle images.
Removing the card when the camera is connected to a PC via the USB cable
Be sure to remove the card from the camera following the procedure below that applies to your PC environment. If you remove the card or replace it with another card without performing this procedure, the data in the card could be destroyed. (Be especially careful when you are using Mac OS.) Should a malfunction occur, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again, or restart the computer to recover from the malfunction.
With Windows 98 or Windows 2000
After opening My Computer, right-click Removable Disk and select Eject from the pop-up menu. First make sure the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder of the camera is not lit. Then open the card cover and remove the card from the camera.

With Mac OS

Drag the drive icon on the desktop to Trash, or select Eject from the Special pull-down menu. First make sure the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder of the camera is not lit. Then open the card cover and remove the card from the camera.
If you have a question related to a camera feature, you cannot obtain satisfactory images, or you think there is a malfunction, please refer to the page below that most closely corresponds with your question. Many problems with this camera can be solved easily without the help of Olympus service representatives. Simplified Operation Chart If an Alarm Message Is Displayed If an Operation Does Not Work If Image Quality Is Poor Frequently Asked Questions

Simplified Operation Chart
Refer to this chart whenever youre not sure what the correct operation sequence is. For detailed descriptions of each operation, page references are provided in this chart.

<Shooting mode>

Press Press Slide the zoom lever Flash (P. 56) Macro (P. 61) Optical zoom (P. 59) Digital zoom (P. 60) Flash (P. 56) Press the OK/menu button <Shooting mode menu> Macro (P. 61) Drive [Normal/Sequential shooting/ Self-timer] (P. 62) Digital zoom [ON/OFF] (P. 60) Exposure compensation (P. 65) Image quality (P. 54) White balance (P. 67) Beep tones (P. 69) Close the lens barrier Date/time setting (P. 26) Monitor adjustment (P. 52) Press Slide the zoom lever Press the OK/menu button <Playback mode menu> Single-frame playback (P. 42) Magnify/Index display (P. 44) Single-frame erasure (P. 46) All-frame erasure (P. 47) Slide show (P. 48) Protection (P. 50) Monitor adjustment (P. 52) Print reservation (P. 76) Formatting (P. 24) Beep tones (P. 69) Date/time setting (P. 26) Using external devices TV screen viewing (P. 73) Printing (P. 74) Downloading to PC (P. 79) For viewing images

Open the lens barrier

For shooting images

<Playback mode>

Press the monitor button
If an Alarm Message Is Displayed
Warning Monitor Display Card absence Card is not inserted or recognized.

Error Meaning

Treatment Insert a card or, if it is already inserted, remove and insert it in the correct direction.

Card full

CARD FULL
No more image can be shot because the number of shootable images have reached 0.
Replace the card or erase unnecessary images.
Write protect The card is writeprotected.

CARD PROTECTED

If you want to save images on the card, remove the write protect seal. (See the SmartMedia instructions.) Clean the cards connector with a piece of cleaning paper and format the card again. A card which cannot be formatted is unusable. The image file in use is not compatible with the camera. You cannot use images on a card taken by other manufacturers camera and image data recorded by PC. You are trying to play back a card on which no images have been recorded.
Card error Shooting, playback and erasure are not possible.

CARD ERROR

Playback error The image cannot be viewed.

CAN NOT OPEN FILE

No image Playback is impossible.

NO PICTURE

Card cover The camera does not work Close the card cover until it clicks. properly.

CARD-COVER OPEN

If an Operation Does Not Work
When the camera does not work properly Cause The camera power is off. Batteries are inserted the wrong way. The battery power is running out. Battery performance has dropped temporarily due to cold. The camera turned off automatically. The camera is connected to a PC. Dew condensation has occurred inside the camera. Remedy Open the lens barrier to turn the camera on. Remove and insert correctly. Replace the batteries with new ones. Warm the batteries by putting them in your pocket before retrying operation. Close the lens barrier and then open it again. Camera operation is not possible while the camera is connected to a PC. Let the camera dry spontaneously without turning it on. Once it is completely dry, turn it on. See P. 30 P. 19 P. 19 P. 19 P. 30
When the flash does not emit light Cause The subject is too bright. Remedy If you want to use the flash, set the Flash mode to the Fill-In Flash mode. The flash cannot be used in the Sequential Shooting mode. See P. 57
The Sequential Shooting mode is engaged.
When the monitor is not clearly visible Cause The monitor brightness is set improperly. You are watching the monitor under sunlight. Remedy Adjust the brightness of the monitor. Shade the sunlight with your hand, etc. See P. 52
When pressing the shutter button, the camera does not take a picture Cause The flash is not fully recharged or you pressed the shutter button while the camera is still processing the last shot. There is a problem with the card. The card is full. Remedy Remove your finger from the shutter button and press it again when the orange lamp has stopped blinking. Check the error message. Replace the card, erase unnecessary image frames or download images to a PC, and then erase all image frames in the card. Replace the batteries with new ones. Replace the batteries. (If the orange lamp is blinking to indicate that data is being written in the card, wait until the blinking stops.) Insert a new card or remove the write protect seal. Open the lens barrier. See P. 37
P. 93 P. 46 P. 47 P. 84 P. 19 P. 19
The battery power has run out during shooting or card writing. The remaining battery power is low.
A write protect seal is attached to the card or no card is inserted in the camera. The camera is in the Playback mode. The last-shot is being written to the card. (The orange lamp blinks.) The subject is too close.

When part of image is cut off Cause The lens was blocked by your finger or the strap. The subject shooting distance was too close. Remedy Hold the camera correctly, taking care not to cover the lens. Shoot the image by using the monitor. See P. 28 P. 34
When the image is out of focus Cause Remedy See P. 28 The camera moved at the moment you Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter pressed the shutter button (camera button gently. shake). The AF target mark was not placed exactly on the subject. The lens is dirty. Bring the subject to be focused on the center of the screen or use the Focus Lock mode. Use a commercially available lens blower to get rid of the dust on the lens, and then wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning paper. Use the Macro mode only when the working distance is between 0.2 m/8 in. and 0.5 m/1.6 ft. In other case, use the Normal mode.

P. 40

The Macro mode was used improperly.
In self-timer shooting, you pressed Do not stand in front of the camera. Press the the shutter button while in front of the shutter button while using the viewfinder. camera. The Flash mode was set to the Flash Off mode in a low light condition where the flash is required. Since shutter speed decreases and exposure time increases in this mode, use a tripod or hold the camera securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I maximize the battery life? Actual battery life is variable depending on the operating hours of the monitor, operating frequency of the flash, type of battery and temperature of the operating environment. As battery power consumption is particularly high when the monitor is on, it is recommended to turn the monitor off whenever possible. You do not have to worry about battery life if you use the optional AC adapter. What do I do if the date saved with the pictured data is not correct? The date is not set at the factory. You must set the date yourself before shooting images ( Page 26). Note that the date and time settings are cleared when the camera is left for about 1 hour without batteries. Can a filter or hood be attached to the camera? No. Can an external flash be attached to the camera? No. Why do the eyes look red when they are shot under flash light? With any kind of compact camera, eyes tend to look red when the flash is used. This is because the retinas reflect the flash light. The occurrence frequency of this phenomenon is variable depending on individuals and the shooting conditions such as the surrounding light. In general, this phenomenon tends to occur more frequently with bright-eyed people than with dark-eyed people. The occurrence frequency can be reduced considerably by setting the Flash mode to the Red-Eye Reduction Flash mode ( Page 57).

Zooming in on a Subject

To use the optical zoom

Shooting a Close Subject (at 0.2 m to 0.5 m/8 in. to 1.6 ft.) Using the Macro Mode
Open the lens barrier. Slide the lens barrier until the flash pops up; the camera will turn on and the lens will come out.

Viewing Pictures

Make sure the lens barrier is closed.
Using this camera for the first time
Check that the lens barrier is open. Slide the zoom lever to to zoom in the image up to 3X, and slide to to zoom out the image.

Press the

OK/menu button.

Arrow pad

The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu.

Lens barrier

To use the digital zoom
If the lens barrier is open, slide it to the closed position. Push down the flash to lock it in place. monitor button for a moment.
C-1 Zoom QUICK START D-150 Zoom GUIDE
Check that the lens barrier is open.

DIGITAL ZOOM

SELECT

AUTO OFF OFF

OK/menu button Press

Press and hold the

The last picture you took appears on the monitor.
Press the OK/menu button once. The monitor shows the Shooting mode menu 1/3.

OFF OFF

Select

by pressing the

arrow pad key.
Select DIGITAL ZOOM by pressing the The initial setting is OFF. Select ON by pressing the menu button once. or
arrow pad key, then press the

Monitor button

Now you can use the digital zoom.
To view other images, press the arrow pad key.

Moves 10 images

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan (Customer support) Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo

to zoom out

Select ON by pressing the
Slide the zoom lever to the image.
to zoom in the image, and slide to
Digital Zoom Appears only when using digital zooming (and does not appear when using only optical zooming). The zoom bar slides toward T when zoomingin, and toward W when zooming-out.
When you have made your selection, press the button to enter the Macro mode.

OK/menu

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OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 (Technical support) Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) (First 30 days after purchase) Tel. 1-631-844-5520 (After 30 days) (E-Mail) distec@olympus.com

Printed in Japan

When you want to cancel shooting, close the lens barrier. Push down the flash to lock it in place.
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrae 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany
When you want to cancel viewing, press the button again.

monitor

Olympus Web site http://www.olympus.com

V T 277002

Checking the Package Contents
First make sure that all the provided accessories listed below are included in the package. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local Olympus representative immediately.
Loading the Battery and Card (SmartMedia)

Shooting Pictures

Using the Flash
Card cover Lens barrier Battery compartment cover Camera CD-ROM CR-V3 lithium battery pack Strap
If the lens barrier is open, slide it to the closed position. Push down the flash to lock it in place.

Displayed menu

Video cable

USB cable

SmartMedia Instructions
Basic Manual/Warranty/Registration Card (North America only)/Authorized Distributors List/Sefety Precautions/ Battery Handling/Quick Start Guide (this publication)
Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow q, and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow w. Insert the battery in the direction shown in the figure.

Open the card cover.

Hold the camera, and look through the viewfinder. Press the shutter button halfway (half-press) to make sure the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.

OK/menu button

When lights: When blinking:
The subject is in focus. You can shoot. The subject is out of focus. Hold the camera again, and half-press the shutter button.

Monitor

Viewfinder
The default setting is Auto-Flash.
Insert the card as far as it will go in the direction shown in the figure.
The insertion direction is indicated on the seal inside the card cover.

Green lamp

SmartMedia (8 MB)

Static-free case for SmartMedia
Labels for SmartMedia (2 pieces)
Write-protect seals for SmartMedia (4 pieces)
Press the shutter button all the way (full-press) to take the picture. The shutter is released and the picture is taken. Once the picture has been taken, it is displayed on the monitor for a short time. The flash fires automatically in low light situations (when AUTO is set).

Each time you press the

arrow pad key, the flash mode changes:
Attaching the Provided Strap
Close the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow q, and press the cover in the direction of the arrow w until it clicks.
Insert the card completely until a slight click is heard and the card is locked in place.
Auto-Flash Red-Eye Reduction Flash Fill-In Flash Night Scene Flash Off. Select one of these modes.
Display changes as key is pressed.
Close the card cover until it clicks.
Note: For the function andDIGITAL ZOOM effect of each flash mode, refer to Page 57 of the cameras Reference Manual.
When you have made your selection, press the The desired flash mode is set.