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Olympus C-4040 Zoom FAQs

Product Number: Shipping Date:

July 2001

Features a 4.1 Mega Pixel (gross) CCD, Super Bright Lens and Noise Reduction Technology for High Quality Digital Photos up to 16" x 20" CAMEDIA C-4040 ZOOM. Retains many popular features found in previous C-Series models, such as Auto and Manual White Balance, multiple exposure settings to compensate for different lighting conditions, a two-frame-per-second Burst Mode, QuickTime Movie, black and white and sepia shooting modes, Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB), and several compression settings. The perfect digital camera for advanced photographers desiring extensive image control capabilities combined with ease of use for creative and artistic applications. Professional photographers will also find the C-4040 ZOOM to be a versatile yet compact solution providing the image quality and output sizes required for magazine and newspaper publication. Box Contents: * 16MB Olympus SmartMedia memory card. * USB cable. Win/Mac * NTSC AV cable. * Two 3V lithium battery packs (CR-3V). * Lens cap and retainer cord. * Camera Strap. * RM-1 Wireless remote control. * Olympus Camedia Master 2.5. * Adobe Photoshop LE * Instruction manual, QuickStart Guide.
New Features and Benefits of the C-4040 ZOOM include: ** New Noise Reduction System - The noise reduction system allows for +/- 5-step sharpness and contrast control for clearer, more precise images. The camera compares similar images and uses that information to minimize background noise in pictures, even during long exposures or in low light conditions. ** Super Bright f 1.8 Lens- From wide-angle to telephoto settings, the new 7.1 - 21.3mm 3X zoom lens (35-105mm equivalent in 35mm photography) captures images with unrivaled

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precision. The 3X optical zoom also allows offers a seamless 7.5X digital zoom to get even closer to the action. The lens permits users to take shallower depth of field images for greater portrait photo opportunities and more freedom in low- light situations. ** Optimum Image Enlargement Mode - Enlarges images up to 3200 x 2400 pixels in SHQ or HQ mode. The C-4040 ZOOM uses a bicubic algorithm and a new high-speed ASIC chip to maximize image quality and processing speed, creating sharp pictures as large as 16"x20". ** Superior Image Quality - A 4.1 megapixel CCD and advanced imaging technology create exceptionally sharp, crisp high-resolution pictures. ** User Friendly Interface - A streamlined menu with user-selectable shortcut menus and custom buttons make the camera easy to navigate and program. ** USB Auto-Connect - Connect to any USB-compatible Windows computer (running Windows Me or 2000) or Macintosh (running MacOS 8.6+) for easy downloading of image files to computers without any additional software. ** Newly Designed Menu Navigation System - Never miss another moment fumbling through layers of camera settings. Custom buttons and shortcut settings make adjustments quick and easy. ** New Ruggedized Lens Barrel - The new rubber grip around the lens barrel provides for surer handling in any weather condition, and protects the lens even without a cap. A tethered line ensures the lens cap is never lost when one is used. ** Metering Modes : 1. The ESP multi-pattern meter looks at a variety of areas in the subject area for proper overall exposure. 2. Spot metering allows for pinpoint control of subject exposure using only the very center of the image area. 3. Multi-Spot metering mode that combines up to eight spot reading positions and averages them together for total control over subject exposure. ** Spot AF Function - A Spot AutoFocus function allows the camera to focus on points specifically selected by the photographer. ** White Balance - Get exacting control over white balance settings in any lighting condition and ensure proper color reproduction. The iESP multi-patterned white balance system automatically adjusts system settings to deliver the best image quality, or select one of the four

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manual white balance presets for more precise control. In addition, a new +/-3 step white balance correction function enables minor adjustments in color tones. ** Sharpness and Contrast Settings - Get the best possible pictures every time. Flexible sharpness and contrast controls let the photographer take full control of final output quality. Soft, Normal and Hard Sharpness settings adjust the definition around the subject to meet any need. Low to High Contrast control regulates dark and light areas to capture any image with just the right amount of contrast and depth. ** QuickTime Movie with Sound - QuickTime Movie mode allows users to capture up to 120 seconds of video with simultaneously recorded sound. For still images, the C-4040 ZOOM lets users record a 4-second audio attachment, ideal for voice memos. Audio may be re-recorded over images, with functionality supported by Olympus' CAMEDIA Master software. ** Accessories - Olympus provides a wide range of optional accessories for the C-4040 ZOOM 1. Camera case, (200 562); 2. FL-40 external flash for synchronized shooting with TTL cable and bracket; 3. Auxilliary lenses for 28mm and 152mm (35mm equivalent); 4. NiMH batteries and rapid re-charger, Catalogue #200672 5. AC adapter (6.5V) Mod. C-7AU, Catalogue # 200685. Specifications ***************** Model: Type: Storage media: CAMEDIA C-4040 ZOOM Digital camera with 4.5-cm/1.8 inch color TFT LCD monitor. Removable 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia (SSFDC) card (4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB); One 16 MB card with panorama function is supplied with camera.

Number of storable frames with 16 MB SmartMedia card: w/o voice: 6 16
TIFF 2,272 x 1,704 TIFF 2,048 x 1,536 TIFF 1,600 x 1,200 TIFF 1,280 x 960 TIFF 1,024 x 768 TIFF 640 x 480

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2 or more 3 or more 5 or more 8 or more 10 or more 16 or more: 7 or more: 20 or more: 11 or more: 32 or more: 18 or more: 49 or more: 27 or more: 76 or more: 66 or more: 165 or more: Compression ratio (jpg): Recording system
SHQ SHQ SHQ HQ HQ HQ SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ2 SQ2 SQ2 SQ2
3,200 x 2,400 2,816 x 2,112 2,272 x 1,704 3,200 x 2,400 2,816 x 2,112 2,272 x 1,704 (NORMAL) 2,048 x 1,536 (HIGH) 2,048 x 1,536 (NORMAL) 1,600 x 1,200 (HIGH) 1,600 x 1,200(NORMAL) 1,280 x 960 (HIGH) 1,280 x 960(NORMAL) 1,024 x 768(HIGH) 1,024 x 768(NORMAL) 640 x 480(HIGH) 640 x 480 (NORMAL)
Sound: Imager: White balance:
Digital zoom: Light metering:
2.8, (HIGH); 8, (NORMAL) Still image: JPEG (DCF: "Design rule for Camera File system"), TIFF (non-compress), DPOF support. Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG*. Wave format support 1/1.8 inch CCD solid-state image pickup 4.13 million pixels (effective 3.98 million pixels) Full-auto TTL(iESP), Pre-set (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light), One touch. White balance compensation possible. Olympus 3x multivariator zoom lens 7.1 - 21.3 mm, F1.8 - F2.6, 10 lenses in 7 groups (Equivalent to 35 - 105 mm lens in 35 mm format). Smooth 1x ~ approx. 2.5 x Digital ESP metering system with imager. Spot metering. Multispot metering. AE lock possible. Programmed auto exposure, Aperture priority auto, and Shutter priority auto. +/- 2 EV, in 1/3 EV steps Aperture - f:1.8(W) ~ f:2.6(T) to f:10; speed, 1 - 1/800 sec.

Exposure control:

Exposure compensation: Programmed auto:

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Manual exposure: Aperture priority: Shutter priority: QuickTime Motion JPEG image mode: Auto bracketing: Focusing:
Shutter speed up to 16 sec. Wide; f:1.8 ~ f:10, Tele; f:2.6 ~ f:10; in 1/3 EV steps. 4 ~ 1/800 sec. (with mechanical shutter), 1/3 EV steps.
1/30 - 1/10,000 sec. Selectable from 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV and 1 EV, 3 or 5 images. TTL system iESP auto focus (contrast detection system) with focusing range: 0.2 m (8") ~- Y (infinity). Manual focus with gauge with focusing range 0.2 m (8") ~ Y (infinity). Standard mode: 31" ~ Y (infinity) ( 0.8m - Y (infinity)) Macro mode: 8" ~ 31" (.2 - 0.8 m) Auto or manual adjustment, selectable from approx. equivalent to ISO 100, 200 and 400. Optical real- image, and LCD monitor. 1.8-inch colour TFT LCD monitor with 114,000 pixels made of Low-temperature poly-silicon. Brightness adjustment is possible. Built- in flash. Auto (automatic activation in low and backlight), Red-eye reduction, Off (no flash), Fill- in (forced activation). First-curtain synchronisation effect, Second-curtain synchronisation effect) Off, Auto, Forced activation. Wide: approx. 31" ~ 18' ( 0.8 - 5.6 m), Tele: approx. 8" ~ 12.5' (0.2

Working range:

ISO Sensitivity

Viewfinder: LCD monitor:

Flash: Flash modes:
Slow synchronisation: External Flash connection, 5P TTL: Flash working range: - 3.8 m) @ ISO 100.

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Flash recycle time: Sequence mode: mode). Motion picture mode: w/16MB SmartMedia card pixels, 15 frames/sec.
Less than 6 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries). Up to 2 shots per sec up to 8 frames in HQ mode (Excluding TIFF
Format: QuickTime Motion JPEG HQ: Up to approx. 32 sec. w/ voice, 33 sec. w/o voice, 320 x 240 SQ: Up to approx. 130 sec. w/ voice, 148 sec. w/o voice,160 x 120
pixels, 15 frames/sec. Image effect: Sepia mode, black & white mode, blackboard mode, whiteboard mode. Rotation (using video/sound output terminal) Cut, index. Print reservation, all print reservation, date/time, trimming. Approx. 12 sec. delay ON/OFF/CUSTOM DC input terminal, 6.5 Volts, center pin is + USB interface (storage class), Video/sound output terminal : (NTSC), External flash terminal (5pin type) for dedicated (TTL) FL-40 and
Still image edit Motion picture edit: DPOF setting: Self- timer: Setting memorisation: Outer connecions:
manual flashes. Operating environment: Temperature: 32~104 F (operation); -4~140 F (storage). Humidity: 30 - 90% (operation); 10 - 90% (storage). Main power source: 2 x lithium batteries LB-01 (CR-V3), 4 x AA Ni- MH batteries / 4 x AA lithium batteries / 4 x AA alkaline batteries / 4 x AA Ni- Cad batteries Optional AC adapter (6.5V) Mod. C-7AU, Catalogue # 200685. ***Zinc carbon (manganese) batteries CANNOT be used.***

Power supply:

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Date/time/calendar:

Simultaneous recording onto image data. Will auto update to year 2031. 4.3" (W) x 2.9" (H) x 2.7" (D) (excluding protrusions). 11.2 oz. (without batteries and Smart Media card).

Dimensions: Weight:

Q: Are the provided Olympus LB-01 CR-V3 lithium batteries rechargeable? A: No, the Olympus LB-01 CR-V3 lithium batteries are not rechargeable.
Q: What do I need to attach a filter to the camera? A: You would need the CLA-1 Lens Adapter Tube (stock number 200558) and the 43-55mm Step Up Ring (200673). Q: What do I need to attach a conversion lens to the camera? A: You would need the CLA-1 Lens Adapter Tube (stock number 200558) and the appropriate Step Up Ring that comes packaged with the conversion lens. Q: Which conversion lenses can I use with the C-4040 Zoom camera? A: You can use any of the following lenses with the C-4040 Zoom camera: WCON-08E B-28 Wide Angle Lens - (includes 43-55mm Step Up Ring) stock number 200549 $349.95 TCON- 14 1.45 Teleconverter Lens - (includes 43-46 mm Step Up Ring) stock number 200540 $199.99 MCON-40 Macro Lens - (includes 43-55mm Step Up Ring) stock number 200713 $164.95 Q: What is the purpose of the Extension Flash connector terminal? A: You can use the Extension Flash connector terminal along with the optional flash bracket "FL-BK01" and bracket cable "FL-CB01"; for the Olympus FL-40 dedicated flash. With the use of bracket cable "FLCB04", you can use another brand extension flash.

Q: How do I connect an external flash to my C-4040 Zoom?

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A: For external flash use with the C-4040 Zoom, you will need the appropriate flash cable and grip. Please use the following chart as a reference: Exclusive Grip FL-BK01- used to mount external flash to the C-4040 Zoom. Bracket Cable FL-CB01- this cable is required for the dedicated FL-40 flash. PC Flash Cable FL-CB04- this cable is required for any "other" external flash/strobe use that connects with pc sync cable.

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Shooting basics

Shooting mode setting Mode dial..59 Aperture setting Aperture priority shooting 61 Shutter speed setting Shutter priority shooting 62 Aperture & Shutter speed setting Manual shooting 63 How to use the shutter button..64 Focusing...65 Auto focus 65 When Auto focus does not work Subjects that are difficult to focus on 66 Focus lock Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame 67 AF MODE Changing the focus range 68 FULLTIME AF A reliable time-saving way to focus 69 Manual focus 70 Taking still pictures..72 Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder 72 Taking still pictures while using the monitor 74
Recording movies...77 Zoom Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting..79 Digital zoom 79 Flash shooting...81 Auto-flash 81 Red-eye reduction flash 81 Fill-in flash 81 Flash off 82 Slow Synchronization SLOW1 SLOW2 SLOW 82 Using the Slow Synchronization flash 83 Using the flash 84 Flash intensity control 86

Advanced shooting

Sequential shooting...88 Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting 88 Auto bracketing Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame 89 Metering modes Metering the subject brightness.91 Spot metering Selecting the metering area 91 Multi-metering Metering the exposure of more than one point in the frame 92 AE lock Locking the exposure 94 Macro mode setting Taking close-up pictures..96 FUNCTION Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures.97 Panorama shooting...98 Recording sound with still pictures..100 Recording sound with movies..101
Adjusting image quality and exposure
Record mode...103 Selecting record modes 103 ENLARGE SIZE 106 ISO sensitivity...107 Exposure compensation...108 White balance...109 AUTO (auto white balance) 109 PRESET (preset white balance) 109 (One-Touch white balance) 109 White balance adjustment 111 Sharpness...112 Contrast...113 Noise reduction...114

Playback

Playing back still pictures..116 Single-frame playback 116 Quick View 116 Slide-show...117 Playing back movies MOVIE PLAY.118 MOVIE PLAYBACK 119 INDEX 120 EDIT 122 Displaying shooting information..124 Close-up playback..125 Index display...126 Selecting the number of pictures 127 Adding sound...128 Protect...129
Erasing pictures...130 Single-frame erase 130 All-frame erase 131 Formatting cards...132 Playback on a TV...133 Picture rotation 134 Chapter 7

How to use this manual

The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when operating the camera.

Example 1

Set the mode dial to the position shown in the illustration. In this example, you would set P.

Date/time setting

Chapter 1
It is possible to set the date/time of the built-in clock. Since the date/time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. mode dial 1 Set theexcept OFF. position to any

2 Press (P. 43).

to display Menu turns on
Be sure to remove the lens cap beforehand since the lens automatically extrudes when the mode dial is set to any position except.
The monitor automatically.

Means Press this button.

on 3 Press MENU. the arrow pad to select MODE
In this step and the following steps, the screens show examples of the menus displayed in the P mode.
If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step.

SETUP CARD PIC CAM

4 Press to select SETUP, then press.
The items in the SETUP menu appear.

ALL RESET

ON LOW
ON REC VIEW FILE NAME RESET PIXEL MAPPING

5 Press to select

, then press.

screen appears.

01.01.01 01.01.01 00:00
, , and used in instructions correspond
to the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
m m/ft SHORT SHORT CUT BATTERY SAVE BATTERY SAVE
How to use this manual (Cont.)

Example 2

Before using this function, set the mode dial to the position shown.

Focusing (Cont.)

FULLTIME AF A reliable time-saving way to focus
FULLTIME AF keeps the image on the monitor in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. This function reduces focusing time. When OFF is selected, images cannot be focused unless the shutter button is pressed halfway.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T FULLTIME AF T ON.
74). 2 Turn on the monitor (P.Fulltime AF does not function. If the monitor is not on, Mode dial & Fulltime AF Mode dial P A/S/M Fulltime AF Factory default setting OFF OFF
If (for movies) is set to OFF, the camera will adjust the focus and exposure as needed during movie recording, regardless of the Fulltime AF setting. Battery life is shorter when Fulltime AF is used.
How to use the menu is shown here. Set the functions in the menus in the order of these arrows. Before using the menus, read Using the Menus, Chapter 3 for details.

Card error mark

There is a problem with the card. T Use a new card.

FORMAT

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES NO

The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. T Format the card. 1 Press to select FORMAT, then press. The FORMAT screen appears. 2 Press to select FORMAT, then press to start formatting. When formatting is complete, the monitor will display the subject you are shooting.

01.01.01 00:00

m m/ft SHORT CUT BATTERY SAVE BATTERY SAVE
Date/time setting (Cont.)
is selected in green on 6 When the screen, press to select the date format. Select any one of the following formats: DMY (Day/Month/Year) MDY (Month/Day/Year) YMD (Year/Month/Day) This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

SELECT

screen
7 Press to move to the year (Y) setting.
Press to 8 the month (M) set the year. When the year is set, press to move to setting. Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set. To move back to the previous setting, press.
. 9 Press camera returns to the menu 10 To turn offtothe camera, set the The mode dial OFF. screen. If is pressed again, the menu will disappear and the screen will enter the shooting mode. For a more accurate setting, don't press until the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.
When the shooting mode is set to OFF, the lens is retracted.
The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted. The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for approx. 1 hour. If this happens, set the date again.

Adjusting the diopter

Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial

AF target mark

Holding the camera
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Be aware that using the zoom causes the camera to shake easily.

Correct

Horizontal grip

Vertical grip

Top view
Do not hold this part of the lens.
Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly.
Explains the simplest shooting and playback methods. This Quick-start guide has been designed for those who want to become familiar with the camera in a very short time. Before using the camera, be sure to follow the steps explained in chapter 1.

the camera towards a subject 1 Point viewing through the viewfinder. while
Place the subject on the AF target mark. The picture area moves lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. If this happens, use the monitor (P. 74). AF target mark

Picture frame

Picture area at close distance
button 2 Press the shutterexposurehalfway. are locked, the green lamp lights. When focus and (brightness) If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically. T See Flash shooting (P. 84).

Orange lamp

the shutter all 3 Press green lamp button andthe way. begins The blinks the camera storing pictures on the card. When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take another shot. The card access lamp blinks while pictures are being stored on the card. Number of still pictures that can be stored on a 16 MB card T HQ record mode (2272 x 1704): Approx. 16 SQ2 record mode (640 x 480 NORMAL): Approx. 165

(Cont.)

How to zoom in on a subject or shoot a Zoom lever wider picture (zoom-out) T To zoom in on a subject, press the zoom lever towards T. To shoot a wider picture, press the zoom lever towards W (P. 79). How to shoot using the monitor T Press the (monitor) button (P. 74). If you cannot release the shutter button T While the orange lamp blinks, the flash is charging. During charging, the shutter button is not released. When the orange lamp goes off, press the shutter button again. T If CARD FULL appears, there is no space on the card. Delete pictures (P. 130, 131), replace with a new card (P. 29) or transfer pictures to a computer (P. 161 173). The subject is outside the AF target mark. T Place the subject within the AF target mark and use the focus lock (P. 67). The green lamp blinks. T If you want to shoot a subject as close as 20 cm (0.6 ft), put the camera into the macro mode (P. 96). T Depending on the subject, focus and exposure (brightness) may not be locked (P. 66). How to reduce the focusing time T Set FULLTIME AF (P. 69), use the monitor to shoot (P. 74). How to lock the exposure only T Try AE lock (P. 94). This function is available only when using the monitor. How to check the picture just taken T Set REC VIEW to ON. The picture can be displayed on the monitor (P. 146). How to record sound during shooting T Set (for still pictures) to ON (P. 100).

Shutter button Shutter button
Take pictures so that their edges (right/left/top/bottom) overlap.
Panorama shooting (Cont.)
to shooting. 5 Press on finish panorama screen disappear, and the camera returns Frames the edges of the to the normal shooting mode. Mode dial & Panorama mode Mode dial P A/S/M Panorama mode Factory default setting
During panorama shooting, the flash is disabled. The Panorama mode is only available with the OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. The camera itself cannot edit panorama pictures. To connect each picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary. Your computer's memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama pictures in the HQ/SHQ modes. Images are saved in JPEG format when panorama shooting is done in the TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change. If the mode dial is moved during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting.
Recording sound with still pictures
Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released. Total possible recording time per shot is approximately 4 seconds. When this function is on, sound is recorded every time you take a picture.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T shutter button. When 2 Press the starts, turn the camera recording
microphone towards the subject you want to record. The sound recording screen appears.

Microphone

Mode dial & Mode dial P A/S/M
(for still picture) Factory default setting OFF OFF
Sound can be added later to still pictures (P. 128). Recorded sound can also be changed.
If the camera is more than 1 meter (3.3ft) away from the subject, sound cannot be recorded clearly. It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. It is not possible to record sound when TIFF is set. (Sound can be added later in playback.) It is not possible to record sound when the Drive mode is set to Sequential Shooting , , or BKT (Auto bracketing). Sound recording may also pick up camera noises (e.g. buttons clicking, shutter movement, etc.).
Recording sound with movies
Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. When zoom during shooting is not available. is ON, Optical
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 Shoot.
Mode dial & Mode dial P A/S/M (for movie)
Factory default setting ON
Sound cannot be played back on the camera itself. For playback, connect the camera to a TV with the provided A/V cable (P. 133). For movie or sound playback on a computer, Quick Time 4.0 or later is necessary, in addition to sound capability. During shooting with set to ON, focus is locked. When the distance to the subject varies considerably during shooting, set to OFF before shooting.

Record Mode

Selecting Record Modes
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions, compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on the following page. The numbers in the table are approximate.
top 1 In.the the menu, select MODE MENUTPICTURET In mode, select in the top menu.

, then press

2 Press to select. the desired record mode (refer to the table below), then press
Record mode TIFF Description The highest-quality mode. Images are saved as uncompressed data, which is the best for printing or image-processing on a computer. This mode has different resolutions to choose from, depending on how it is used. A high quality mode using the JPEG format. Because the compression rate is very low, high quality images can be stored. In addition, you can increase the resolution with the Enlarge Size function. This is useful when printing on large paper such as A3 (11" x 14"). A high quality mode using the JPEG format, with medium compression. Because the compression rate is higher than SHQ, file sizes are smaller, so more images can be saved to a card. Like SHQ, resolution can be increased by using the Enlarge Size function. The most compressed modes. For each one, you can also choose HIGH (to reduce noise) or NORMAL (to save more images). Select the best settings for your purpose (printing, Internet pages, etc.). Quality More clear File size Larger

SQ1 SQ2

Normal

Smaller

Chapter 6

Record Mode (Cont.)

to the 3 Press to select the resolution (referto selecttable below). When ENLARGE SIZE is chosen, press the resolution.
When SQ1 or SQ2 is chosen, HIGH or NORMAL can be selected in addition to the resolution.
The memory capacity listed here is approximate.
Compression File format Memory capacity in # of shots (without sound/with sound) 16MB 2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200 1/ 1/ 2/ Uncompressed TIFF 4/ 6/ 16/ 5/5 Low compression 2/2 3/3 16/15 Normal 8/8 10/10 7/7 JPEG 20/19 11/11 32/30 18/17 32MB 2/ 3/ 5/ 8/ 13/ 33/ 11/11 5/5 7/7 32/31 16/16 21/21 14/14 40/39 23/22 64/60 36/34 99/90 55/52 153/132 132/117 331/248
Still Picture Record Modes

Record mode Resolution

1280x960 1024x768 640x480 2272x1704

ENLARGE SIZE (P. 106)

3200x2400 2816x2112 3200x2400 2816x2112 HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL

1 Follow steps 1-3 on page 118. to 2 Pressfirst-frameselect EDIT on the MOVIE PLAY screen. The selection screen appears.
to first frame. 3 Press first select theselected, theof the movie, then pressto the last After the frame is selection frame moves frame of the movie. Using the arrow pad : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. : Each press of the button displays the next frame. Movies are played by holding the button down. : Each press of the button displays the previous frame. Movies are played in reverse by holding the button down. the last of 4 Selectthe arrow frame(Seethe movie by using pad. step 3)
. 5 Press screen appears. EDIT

EDIT screen

EDIT O K RESET CANCEL
OK: Selects NEW FILE or OVERWRITE. * NEW FILE saves the edited movie as a new movie with a different file name. * OVERWRITE saves the edited movie with the original file name. The original movie will be erased. RESET: Resets EDIT. Returns to the first-frame selection screen. CANCEL: Cancels EDIT. Returns to the MOVIE PLAY screen.
6 Press to select items. 7 Press to run your choice.
EDIT is not available when the card is protected or when CARD FULL appears (indicating insufficient memory). NEW FILE is not available when the card does not have enough memory.
Displaying Shooting Information
This function lets you select how much shooting information is on the monitor in the playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 19 and 20.

1 Press

Pressing turns 2 information on the INFO on and displays the full amount of shooting monitor. To turn INFO off, bring up the top menu and press

again.

When INFO is ON

When INFO is OFF

Close-up Playback
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times.
pad, 1 With the arrowthe select the picture you want to enlarge. Pictures with mark cannot be enlarged. toward ( ). 2 Turn theazoom leverenlarged,T/// are displayed. Press the arrow When picture is corresponding to the direction you want to view. The enlarged picture is shifted in the desired direction, allowing you to view a different portion of the image.

Erasing Pictures

Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at a time or to all the pictures in the card. Pictures in a card with a write-protect seal cannot be erased. Once erased, pictures cannot be brought back.

Single-Frame Erase

This function only erases the picture displayed on the monitor. Erasing further pictures must be done one-by-one if using this function.
a picture you wish to erase by using the arrow 1 Select picture is protected, cancel the protection (P. 129). pad. If the

2 Press the

(erase) button. ERASE screen is displayed.

ERASE screen

3 Press to select YES. 4 Press to erase the picture.
To cancel erasing, select NO in step 3 and press again.

, or press the

button

Erasing Pictures (Cont.)

All-Frame Erase
This function erases all still pictures and movies in the card, except protected ones (P. 129).
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP T ALL ERASE. 2 Press The
. ALL ERASE screen is displayed.

ALL ERASE

ALL ERASE screen
3 Press to select YES. to start 4 Press is displayederasing.the progress of A bar to show
erasing. To cancel erasing, select NO in step 3 and press.

Screen during erasing

Formatting Cards
Cards must be formatted. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended. If you are going to use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera before use. Cards can be formatted in all mode dial positions.
the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP T 1 In FORMAT.

2 Press The

. FORMAT screen is displayed.

FORMAT screen

3 Press to select YES. to start 4 Press is displayedformatting. progress of A bar to show the
formatting. To cancel formatting, select NO in step 3 and press.

Screen during formatting

All existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data before formatting a used card. Recording time may be longer with non-OLYMPUS cards and computerformatted cards. In such cases, re-formatting with the camera is recommended. Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be formatted.

In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T REC VIEW T ON or OFF. If you shoot with the monitor off and battery power is too low, Rec View is not available.

File Name

The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below.
Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring images to a computer. RESET When RESET is selected, the file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100, and the file number returns to No. 0001. This is useful when grouping files on separate cards. AUTO When AUTO is selected, the same folder number is retained, but the file number continues from the previous card, so that the same file number is not used on different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This is useful when a group of files stretches over more than one card.
menu, select 1 In the top T FILE NAME. MODE MENU T SETUP The FILE NAME setting screen appears.

FILE NAME setting screen

RESET AUTO
2 Select RESET or AUTO, then press

File Name (Cont.)

When the File No. reaches 9999. The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, for example, from No. 100 to No. 101. When the both Folder/File No. reach each maximum number (999/9999). The number of storable pictures becomes 0, even if the card is not full yet. No more pictures can be taken.

Pixel Mapping

The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check a CCD and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
menu, select MODE 1 In the top T PIXEL MAPPING. MENU T SETUP

2 Press.appears. START

Pixel Mapping (Cont.) 3 Press. bar appears during Pixel A progress
Mapping. When Pixel Mapping is finished, the screen returns to normal.
If the power is turned off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1.
Measurement Units: m/ft (meters/feet)
Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. (P. 70) At close ranges, the camera replaces meters/feet with centimeters/inches.
menu, 1 In the top T m/ft. select MODE MENU T SETUP

M/ft setting screen

The m/ft setting screen appears.
m/ft SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON
2 Select m or ft, then press
Print reserve prepares pictures you have taken with the camera for printing at a photo lab or on your printer.

SETTING screen does not appear.

3 Select RESET.

Remove selected pictures only Select KEEP, then set the number of prints to 0 on the (single-frame print reserve) screen.
4 To save the setting, press 5 Press the button twice.
to exit from the selection screen.
Pictures stored on the card can also be viewed on a computer. This chapter shows you how to transfer pictures to a computer for viewing and image processing.
Connecting directly to a computer by cable

Chapter 10

How to connect to a computer by USB cable depends on the OS your computer is running. Consult the manufacturer of your computer for details of its operating environment.
Identification of running OS (Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Mac OS 9.0 - 9.1)

Windows 98/98SE

Windows 2000 Professional/Me

Mac OS 9.0 - 9.1

Installing USB driver (P.164, 165)
Connecting USB cable (P.162, 163)
Transferring images to a computer Downloading (P.168, 169)
Transferring images to a computer -Downloading (P.166, 167)
Disconnecting the cable (P.172)
Removing the card (P.171)
Removing the card (P.170)
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 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 homemade PC system.
Connecting directly to a computer by cable (Cont.)
When connecting the camera to a computer, make sure that the remaining battery power is sufficient. When connected (transmitting) to a computer, the camera does not enter the Sleep (power save) mode nor will the cameras power turn off automatically. If the battery power runs out while the computer is reading data from the card loaded in the camera, the camera stops operating and downloaded image data (file) will be lost. Use the AC adapter (optional) when downloading files. Make sure that the camera's power is off before connecting the AC adapter. Before removing the AC adapter, disconnect the camera from the computer, and make sure that the camera's power is off. To avoid computer malfunctions, do not turn off the camera or switch the cameras mode dial position when the camera is connected to a personal computer. If the camera is connected to the personal computer via a USB hub, operation may not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the personal computer and the hub. In such a case, do not use a hub and connect the camera directly to the personal computer. To play back movies, the personal computer should have QuickTime installed on it.

Flash mode button

the (flash mode) button to 5 Press the cameras flash mode (P. 84). select
If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the main flash by itself. When the main flash and the FL-40 are used together, the main flash is used as the compensating light source. This means that if the amount of light from the FL-40 is insufficient (beyond its working range), the resulting pictures may be underexposed.
Chapter 11 Using commercially available external flashes
External flashes (commercially available) can also be used with the exclusive FL-BK01 (optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional) when the cameras mode dial is set to A/S/M. For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page.
on 1 Mount an external flash the the flash bracket, then fasten it to camera's tripod socket and connect the flash bracket and the camera's 5-pin external flash socket using the bracket cable.
2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU. T CAMERA T A/S/M T M. Press
Adjust the shutter speed and the aperture. Remember that a slow shutter speed can produce blurred images. For the best results, we recommend that you set the shutter speed from 1/200 to 1/300 seconds.
3 Turn on the external flash. the mode that automatically controls the amount of light emitted 4 Setthe external flash. Also set ISO and aperture on the external flash by
to match the cameras settings. See the users manual for the external flash to select its modes. The camera's flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. The external flash will fire even when the camera's flash mode is set to (off). Confirm in advance that the external flash you are using is synchronized with the camera.
Compatible commercially available external flashes
When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro terminal. If one of these is used, it may not function normally. Contact the manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications of the flash's synchro terminal. (2) Some flashes available on the market have the polarity of the synchro terminal reversed. In this case, even if the flash is connected, it will not fire. Contact the manufacturer of the flash for more information. (3) Exposures when using an external flash require that adjustments be made on the external flash unit. If an external flash is used in the Auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera. (4) Even if the auto F value and ISO sensitivity of the external flash are set to the same conditions as those on the camera, depending on the photographic conditions, it is possible that the correct exposure may not be obtained anyway. In such a case, adjust the auto F value or ISO value on external flash unit or calculate the distance in the manual mode and use it that way. However, generally, the auto F value and ISO value can only be adjusted 1 step and beyond that, exposure compensation cannot be made. (Exposure compensation in the camera is made invalid in external flash photography.) (5) Use a flash which is capable of covering an illumination angle for a 35 mm or larger lens when calculated for 35 mm film. However, in close-up photography with the lens on the wide setting, the bottom of the image may not expose correctly. The ideal is to have a wide angle adapter to fit on the flash and spread the illumination angle so it is wider. (6) Use a flash unit with a flash time of 1/200 sec. or less when using the flash at full strength. For devices with a long flash time, such as a ring flash, a portion of the light emitted will not contribute to the exposure. (7) If a flash unit or other accessory with additional communications functions other than the FL-40 is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the cameras circuitry. Do not use such a device.

Remote control shooting

Shooting is possible using the remote control. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it.
1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. DRIVE setting screen select MODE 2 In the top menu,DRIVE T. MENU T CAMERA T Press
. Movie record mode: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T T ON. appears on the control panel.
Self-timer/remote control
remote 3 Point thereceiver control at the remote control on the camera. For zooming, press the W or T button on the remote control. During operation, the cameras selftimer/remote control lamp blinks.
Remote control Self-timer/remote control lamp receiver Transmitted frequency effective distance

Shutter button

Remote control shooting (Cont.)
the shutter button on the remote control. 4 Press cameras self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for about 3 seconds The before taking the picture.
If the cameras self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control. T The remote control may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button again on the remote control. T There is frequency interference. Change the frequency according to the remote controls instructions. How to cancel the remote control mode. T The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after shooting. Perform step 2 on page 180: In the still picture shooting mode set DRIVE to any other setting except , and in the movie recording mode set to OFF.
If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, the effective frequency area may be reduced or shooting may not be take place. In the P and A/S/M modes, only single-frame shooting is possible with the remote control. Sequential shooting is not available. Read the remote controls instructions for information on playback with the remote control.
This chapter includes helpful information about troubleshooting camera operations, error codes, etc.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION The camera does not work. 1 The power is off. 1 Set the mode dial to any position except OFF to turn on the camera. 2 Reload the batteries correctly. 3 Replace the batteries with new ones. 4 The batteries may be too cold. Keep them warm while using the camera. 5 The camera will not operate while it is connected to a personal computer. 6 Operate the camera (press the shutter button, turn the mode dial, etc.) P. 30 REF. PAGE

Outer connector

Automatic calendar system Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply
0C to 40C (32F to104F) (operation) 20C to 60C ( 4F to 140F) (storage) 30% to 90% (operation) 10% to 90% (storage) For batteries, use 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs, or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, Alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. AC adapter (optional) Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. 109.5 mm x 76.4 mm x 69.6 mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 2.7") 320 g (0.7 lb) (without batteries/card)
Dimensions (W) X (H) X (D) Weight
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

Glossary of terms

A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera's built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture. In M mode, the user selects both the aperture and the shutter speed. Aperture This adjusts the amount of light that passes through the lens. Lower values allow more light to pass, while higher values lessen the amount of light. When you set the lowest aperture value for a lens, the aperture is at its widest. Conversely, the highest aperture value gives the narrowest aperture. Backlight A light source in the Monitor to let it be seen more easily. CCD (Charge-coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up at 4,13 million points and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. Contrast Detection Method This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the level of contrast in the subject. Conventional Photograph This refers to recording images using silver halide (the method for recording images in conventional, non-digital photography.) This system is in contrast to still video and digital photography. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) light metering This determines the exposure by metering and calculating the light levels in the center and other areas of the image separately.