Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.
ALL RESEt EV StEP PW ON SEtUP PW OFF SEtUP

ON 1/3EV ENGLISH

SETUP tab
Press ac to select W, then press d.
Press ac to select a language, then press e.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAOL SELECt GO
Press e again to exit the menu.
To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF.
Setting the date and time
You can set the date and time in all modes.
The green frame moves to the selected item. Press c repeatedly to change the page until X is displayed.
Press ac to select X, then press d.

FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING

'03.01.01 00.00 m
Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d.
Move to the year setting. The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

SELECt

Press ac to set the year, then press d to move to the month setting.
To move back to the previous setting, press b. The first two digits of the year are fixed.
Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. For example, 2pm will be displayed as 14:00.
For a more accurate setting, press e when the time signal hits 00 seconds.
10 To turn the camera off, set the

power switch to OFF.

The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 5 days. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Check that the correct date and time have been set before shooting.

Adjusting the viewfinder

You can adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight (visual acuity).
While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial.

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dial
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the AF target mark can be seen clearly.

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. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers, the strap and the lens cap attached to the strap away from the lens, flash and AF sensor. Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Top view Do not hold this part of the lens.
Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button gently. If an external force is exested on the lens, the lens may fail to focus, and the warning indication may appear. gError codes (P.223)

ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW

HI AF BKt
DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1
How to use the menus 1 Press e to display the top

menu. Press d. Top menu

2 Press ac to select a tab,
then press d. CAMERA tab d
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1
b Press b to return to the tab selection screen.

c PICTURE tab

SEt CARD PICtURE CAM
HQ WB CUStOM WB SCENE MODES NORMAL AUtO

c CARD tab

Arrow pad

SEt CARD PIC CAM

OK/Menu button

CARD%SEtUP

c SETUP tab
SEtUP CARD PIC CAM ALL RESEt EV StEP PW ON SEtUP PW OFF SEtUP
Continued on the next page

How to use the menus

3 Press ac to select the
item you want to set, then press d.

4 Press ac to select a

setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu.

CAMERA

Slider bar Displayed when there are more items on the next page.
DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW

AUtO 200 400

b or e To return to select an item, press b or e.
The green frame moves to the selected item.
Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. You can take pictures by pressing the shutter button in the shooting mode with the menu open. If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to OFF. gALL RESET Saving the cameras settings (P.162)

Shortcut menus

P A S M r m l k j i mode (for still pictures)

n mode (for movies)

DRIVE MODE MENU WB WB MODE MENU
(Factory default setting)
DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing). R (movies) Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie. K Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.128 P.120 P.118
TIPS The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. You can change the shortcut menus in any mode except n and q modes. gShortcut (P.167)
For still pictures For movies
MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU
m Runs through all saved pictures one after another. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT INFO Displays detailed shooting information on the monitor. P.175 Plays back movies. Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 frames. Edits a movie. P.146 P.148 P.150 P.145

Mode menus

The MODE MENU functions are divided into tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

1st curtain (front curtain) #SLOW1
Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. The factory default setting for slow synchronization is #SLOW1.
2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2
The 2nd curtain fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode: M mode : 15 sec. (Bulb shot is also available.) P, A, S, m mode : 4 sec. When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.

4 sec.

rear curtain
4 sec. 2nd curtain flash fires
0 1st curtain flash fires

front curtain

Shutter closes

Shutter fully opens

1st curtain with red-eye reduction H SLOW1
This mode is for when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also reduce the red-eye phenomenon. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night background. A normal flash might make the persons eyes red, but 1st curtain with red-eye reduction lets you capture the background correctly and reduce the red-eye phenomenon at the same time. 2nd curtain with red-eye reduction is not available.
Using the slow synchronization flash
Turn the control dial while holding down # and select #SLOW.

# Flash mode button

While holding down #, press e. Press ac to select #SLOW1, HSLOW or #SLOW2, then press e.
Press e again to exit the menu.
After the menu is displayed, release #.
TIPS Slow synchronization can also be set from the MODE MENU. In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA #SLOW #SLOW1, HSLOW or #SLOW2, then press e. gHow to use the menus (P.49)
TIPS The flash intensity can be set in 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps. gExposure steps Selecting the adjustment increments (P.174)
The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is faster than 1/300.
External flash (optional)

AE Lock - Locking the exposure
This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then press the AEL button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture.
Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press the AEL button.
The metered value is saved. If you want to lock a different exposure, press the AEL button again to cancel AE lock. Each time you press the AEL button, AE lock is engaged and canceled repeatedly.
Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway.

The green lamp lights.

Press the shutter button fully.
AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot.
During AE lock, AEL is displayed.
TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) After setting AE lock in Step 1, or after pressing the shutter button halfway in Step 2, hold down the AEL button for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press the AEL button again to cancel the AE memory. AE lock was canceled. Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AE lock. Doing so will cancel AE lock. The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off.
AE lock is not available when multi-metering is enabled. Set the metering method to ESP, 3 or 2. gMetering (P.97) AE lock is not available when a menu is displayed on the screen. gHow to use the menus (P.49)

Macro mode shooting

Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm to 80 cm) (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom is at the maximum position and you are as close as 20 cm (0.7ft.) to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with a business card-sized subject.

Normal shooting

With the macro mode
Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select &.
& is displayed on the control panel.
If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, use the monitor. If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be noticeable and the correct exposure may not be achieved.

Super macro shooting

This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm (1.2") to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 2.1 cm 2.8 cm (0.06" 0.09") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the zoom cannot be used.
Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select %.
& blinks on the control panel.

AF/Macro/MF button

The subject is displayed on the monitor when you release your finger from the AF/&/MF button. The zoom moves to the prescribed position and is fixed.

(Super macro MF

When taking pictures close to the subject, shadows may become noticeable, and the auto focus may not be able to maintain correct focus. Set the camera to super macro MF and use manual focus.
Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select %MF (super macro MF).
MF blinks on the control panel.
When you release your finger from the AF/&/MF button, the subject and the distance indicator for manual focus are displayed on the monitor. Press ac to adjust the focus.
Pressing e locks the focus position and monitor. appears in red on the
If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, use the monitor. During super macro shooting, the built-in flash is not available. You can use an external flash, but vignetting may occur. Check the recorded image on the monitor.

Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.
Turn the control dial while holding down Z and select Y.
Y is displayed on the control panel.
Z Self-timer/Remote control button
Press the shutter button fully to start self-timer shooting.
Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure. The self-timer/remote control lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken. To stop shooting while in n mode, press the shutter button fully again. To cancel the self-timer, press Z. The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

High speed sequential shooting, sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE i, j or k, and press e.
The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. You are recommended to use the viewfinder for sequential shooting. During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the monitor.
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW AF BKt HI

Auto bracketing

Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame while the shutter button is pressed. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus. The focus and white balance are locked at the first frame. Ex : When BKT is set to 1.0 3
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE BKT, and press d.
Select the exposure. Press ac to select 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0, then press d.
When the exposure adjustment is set to 1/2EV steps, select from 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5. gExposure steps Selecting the adjustment increments (P.174)

CANCEL

Select the number of pictures. Press ac to select x3 or x5, then press e.
In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only x3 is available. Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears.
Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button.
Sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) is not possible in the following situations: When the record mode is set to TIFF. When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON. j and k are not available when the record mode is set to RAW. In sequential shooting mode (i, j, k, 7), the builtin flash does not fire. The external flash does not fire in 7 mode. Auto bracket shooting is not available in M mode. Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec.max. except in S and M mode, exposure is decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera movement. For auto bracketing in modes other than S mode, shooting is automatically set to 1/30 sec. if the shutter speed was other than 1/30 sec. for an exposure differential of 0. If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how much battery power remains. In Auto bracket shooting, if available space on the card does not exceed the number of set pictures, the next picture may not be taken.

Copying pictures

This function lets you copy pictures to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. You can change the copying source by pressing the card button. gSwitching cards (P.31) ALL Copies all the pictures on the card. SELECT Copies only the selected picture.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU EDIT COPY, and press d.
gHow to use the menus (P.49) The screen is displayed for you to select ALL or SELECT.
Press ac to select ALL or SELECT, then press d.
COPY YES NO EXIt SELECt GO

(If you choose ALL

A confirmation screen appears asking if you want to copy the pictures. Select YES and press e. The pictures are copied and the menu is exited.

(If you choose SELECT

The playback screen is displayed. Turn the control dial to select the frame you want to copy and press e. The picture is copied. If you want to copy more pictures, repeat the procedure. To finish copying, press b. Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears. Pictures cannot be copied to the same card. Files with a volume of 25 MB or over (movies of over approximately 28 seconds in SHQ mode, 75 seconds in HQ mode or 300 seconds in SQ mode) cannot be copied. If you try to copy such files, the message FILE SIZE SELECTED TOO LARGE will be displayed.

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 or control dial to display the picture you want to protect.
0 Protect button Control dial

Press 0.

To cancel protection, press 0 again.
Displayed when a picture is protected.
Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting.

Erasing pictures

This function lets you erase recorded pictures. Single-frame erase erases only the picture displayed on the monitor and all-frame erase erases all the pictures on the card. You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. gProtecting pictures (P.159)

Single-frame erase

Use the arrow pad or control dial to display the picture you want to erase.
S Erase button Control dial

Press S.

ERASE YES NO SELECt GO
The S ERASE screen is displayed.
Press ac to select YES, then press e.
The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

Day (01 - 31) Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct.= A, Nov.= B, Dec.= C There are two settings from which you can choose: RESET or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring images to a PC. File name settings RESET 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 method is useful when grouping files on separate cards. AUTO Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are retained from the previous card, so the same file number is not used on different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This method is useful when you want to manage all your files with sequential numbers.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP FILE NAME RESET or AUTO, and press e.
PIXEL MAPPING Checking the image processing functions
When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one.
The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait over a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP PIXEL MAPPING, and press d.
gHow to use the menus (P.49) START appears.
The BUSY bar is displayed during Pixel Mapping. When Pixel Mapping is finished, the screen returns to the mode menu.
If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1.
Measurement units m/ft (meters/feet)
The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m ft At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at short ranges in centimeters. At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP m/ft m or ft, and press e.
VIDEO OUT Selecting the video signal type
You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TVs video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP VIDEO OUT NTSC or PAL, and press e.
TIPS TV video signal types & main regions Check the video signal type before using the camera. NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea PAL European countries, China

RESET Initializing the camera settings
This function returns the settings to the factory default settings.
Press Z and z at the same time for 3 seconds.
(Functions that are reset
Function FNo SHUTTER Program shift F Histogram target w AF/&/MF Factory Ref. default setting Page F2.8 1/1000 Reset 0.0 Center P.86 P.87 P.59 P.126 P.178 P.74 P.80 P.95, 103, 104 P.93 P.97 P.98 P.101 Function AF MODE ACCESSORY PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION u 8 Factory Ref. default setting Page iESP OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF P.91 P.119 P.117 P.111 P.113 P.116 P.176 P.114

FLASH MODE AUTO 0.0 AF

AF target 4

Center ESP

9REAL K > SCENE MODES
OFF HQ No compensation NORMAL ON xD
P.89 P.120 P.133 P.137 P.19 P.31
Metering Target Center AE LOCK OFF (Multi-Metering) Z FULLTIME AF OFF OFF
P.105, LCD P.106 P.92 CARD
Function DRIVE BKT ISO QFLASH SLAVE #SLOW WB NOISE REDUCTION
Factory Ref. default setting Page o 1.0, 3 pictures AUTO IN+Q 1 #SLOW1 AUTO OFF P.108 P.109 P.125 P.81 P.85 P.79 P.128 P.137
Function DIGITAL ZOOM SHARPNESS CONTRAST TIFF SHQ, HQ SQ1 SQ2 INFO
Factory Ref. default setting Page OFF P.73 P.134 P.135 P.136

SATURATION 0

25921944 P.P.P.123 NORMAL 640480 NORMAL OFF P.123 P.175
USB setup Selecting the connection destination
Before connecting the USB cable, set the camera to either PC or printer, whichever you intend to connect the camera to. PC Select when connecting the camera to a PC with the USB cable and transferring pictures to the PC. For instructions on how to connect the camera to your PC, refer to the DIGITAL CAMERA-PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL. Select when connecting the camera to PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. g Connecting the camera to a printer (P.210)
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP USB PC or PRINT, and press e.

How to print pictures

Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out pictures automatically, at home or in a print shop, by storing such data as which pictures you wish to print and the number of prints on a card. Pictures taken with print reservation can be printed using the following procedures. Printing using a DPOF-compatible print shop. You can print the pictures using the print reservation data. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printers instruction manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary.

PRINt MODE SELECt

Prints the selected picture. gPRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode (P.211) ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored on the card. gALL PRINT mode (P.215) MULTI PRINT * Prints one picture in multiple layout format. gPRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode (P.211) Prints an index of all the pictures stored on the card. ALL INDEX * gALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode (P.217) PRINT ORDER * Prints the pictures according to the print reservation data on the card. If no print reservations (P.198) have been made, this option is not available. gALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode (P.217) * This option may not be available depending on the type of printer.
PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode
In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press e.
The print size settings screen is displayed.
Press ac to select the paper size, then press d.
PRINt PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS
PRINT mode: Go to Step 3. StANDARD StANDARD MULTI PRINT mode: Go to Step 4. The available paper size settings vary depending on the type of printer. GO CANCEL SELECt When the PRINT PAPER screen is not PRINT MODE screen displayed, SIZE, BORDERLESS and PICS/ SHEET are set to < STANDARD. Go to step 5.
Use ac to select framed or unframed, then press e. Go to step 5.
OFF ( ON ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ) The image is printed filling the entire page.
PRINt PAPER SIZE StANDARD BORDERLESS StANDARD
Press ac to select PICS/SHEET, then press e.
PICS/SHEET depends on the paper size set in Step 2 and the capabilities of your printer.
PRINt PAPER SIZE StANDARD 16
Press bd or turn the control dial to select the picture you want to print.
Turn the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index format. You can then select the pictures you want to print from the index.

SELECt SINGLE

PRINt MORE
Select the print reservation method
SINGLE PRINT Makes a single-frame print reservation for the selected picture according to standard settings. MORE Sets the number of prints of the selected picture in the print reservation data. You can also add the date or file name, and trim the picture.
(Set a SINGLE PRINT reservation Press a.
Press a when the picture with < is displayed to cancel the reservation.
Print resevation mark is displayed.
(Set MORE print reservations Press c. Press ac to select the item you want to set, then press d.
Print information setting screen is displayed.

SELECt CANCEL

Press ac to select the item, then press e. The available options vary depending on the type of printer. Items outside the capability of the printer are not available. <

CARD ERROR

There is a problem with the card. Writing to the card is prohibited.

WRITEPROTECT

The recorded image has been protected (read-only) on a PC. Download the image to a PC and cancel the read-only setting. Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.

CARD FULL

The card is full. No more pictures, movies or information such as print reservations can be recorded. There are no pictures on the card. There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera. The card cover is open.

NO PICTURE

The card contains no pictures. Record pictures.

No indication

PICTURE ERROR
Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. Close the card cover.

CARD COVER OPEN

Miscellaneous
The card is not formatted.
Format the card. All data on the card is deleted.
FILE SIZE SELECTED TOO LARGE No indication
Files with a volume of 25 MB or over (movies of over approximately 28 seconds in SHQ mode, 75 seconds in HQ mode or 300 seconds in SQ mode) cannot be copied.
Avoid the images listed on the left when copying.
ZOOM ERROR Lens moved due to an external force.
Turn the camera off by turning the power switch to the off position, and turn the camera on again.

Troubleshooting

(Preparatory operations
Possible cause The power is off. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode. The camera is connected to a PC. Corrective action Turn the power on. Charge the battery. Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a while. Ref. Page P.33 P.24
The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.
Operate the camera (press the shutter button or the zoom lever). The camera will not operate while it is connected to a PC.

(Shooting

Possible cause The battery is exhausted. The camera is in the playback mode. The flash has not finished charging. The card is full. Corrective action Charge the battery. Set the mode dial to any position except q. Remove your finger from the shutter button, and wait until the orange lamp stops blinking. Press the shutter button again. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card. Before erasing, download important images to a PC. Charge the battery. (Wait until the card access lamp turns off when flashing.) Ref. Page P.24 P.63 P.75
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.

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OPERATION MANUAL
How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera.
DIGITAL CAMERA PC CONNECTION
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these installation procedures.

Introduction

This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual
The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your local Olympus representative. 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 your local Olympus representative. 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. The PC screens shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual displays on some PC models.

Mac OS 9

You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk).
Double-click the Untitled icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
If you cannot find this icon, or if an error message appears when you doubleclick the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the cameras power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or the battery power is low) the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures on the monitor of your camera. the USB cable (the camera is not properly connected to the computer by the USB cable). Apple File Exchange extension is not enabled. Please refer to your Apple operating system manual for instructions on how to enable this extension.
Double-click the 100OLYMP folder.
Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as P1010001.JPG are displayed.
Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.
The Hard Disk window is displayed.
Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the Hard Disk window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). To select all images, click Edit > Select all.
When the image file has been copied to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files in the Hard Disk folder. The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.

Mac OS X

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

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QuickStart Guide

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For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your Digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. Youll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.
It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital camera.
Digital camera Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion battery charger CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM USB cable (gray color) xD-Picture Card
The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, AV cable, RM-2 remote control, lens cap & string, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera
c. Inserting the xD-Picture Card
a. Charging the battery b. Loading the battery
The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (BCM-2). Hold the battery with its terminals facing the charger and align the battery with the guideline on the charger as shown in the illustration. Slide the battery into the charger.
The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed.
Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the rear card slot as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. Close the card cover securely.

Contact area

Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by setting the mode dial to q and turning the power switch to ON. The No Picture message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by turning the power switch to OFF position.
Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover
Note: The battery and xD-Picture Card compartments are accessed by opening the respective compartment covers.
Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ). Lift open the cover. Insert the BLM-1 lithium ion battery into the compartment as indicated in the illustration here. Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock from ) to =. To remove the battery, make sure that the power switch is aligned to the OFF position and the camera is turned off (the monitor is off and the lens is not extended). The lock secures the battery when correctly loaded.
d. Attaching the strap and lens cap string
Note: To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

(OPTIONAL)

Attach the lens cap string and strap to the strap eyelets on each side of the camera as illustrated. Attaching the strap to the camera makes it easier to handle.

Stopper

TURNING ON THE CAMERA
c. Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Strap eyelet Self-timer/ Remote control lamp Flash AF illuminator Remote control receiver

a. Turning the camera ON

The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.

(SHOOTING MODE)

Remove the lens cap. Pull the monitor out and rotate it. Align P with the red line. Turn the power switch to ON. The lens extends and the monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, turn the power switch to OFF.
A/V OUT jack Microphone AF sensor USB connector DC-IN jack
Red line Power switch Card cover

Lens Speaker

Mode dial Self-timer/Remote control button Rotation button Metering button Protect button Mode dial

Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock
Exposure compensation button Orange lamp Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial AEL button Erase button Power switch Control dial
b. Setting the Date and Time
TIP :To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (OPTIONAL)
Shutter button Zoom lever Custom button Print button
QUICK VIEW button Monitor button AF/Macro/ MF button Hot shoe Control panel Tripod socket Card access lamp Card cover OK/Menu button Card button Arrow Pad Monitor Green lamp Flash mode button
Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.
Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to ON. Press e. The top menu is displayed. Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. Press ac to select X, then press d. Use ac to select the date format. Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using d to select the field, and ac to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
Camera Settings In Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure differential
Camera Settings In Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Print reservation Number of prints (Still picture) Movie (Movie mode) Card Battery check Sound record Protect Record mode Resolution Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation White balance ISO Date and time File number (Still picture) Playing time/ Total recording time (Movie mode)
Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Macro mode Noise reduction Flash mode Flash intensity control Drive Self-timer/Remote control Sound record Record mode Resolution
Aperture value AE lock AE memory Metering mode ISO White balance White balance adjustment Saturation Sharpness Contrast Scene modes Memory gauge Card Number of storable still pictures AF target mark Metering target mark
Press e twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

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TAKING PICTURES

a. Taking a Picture with the Monitor
There are two ways to compose your subject: using the monitor or with the viewfinder. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

d. Flash Modes

This Digital camera features multiple flash modes. Please note that not all flash modes are available depending on the shooting mode selected. Set the flash mode by turning the control dial while holding down #:

No indication !

b. Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder
Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to ON. Compose your subject on the Viewfinder.
TIP :When you take a picture with the viewfinder, press f to turn the monitor off.
Pull the monitor out and rotate it. Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to ON. The monitor turns on. Compose your subject on the monitor.

Flash Mode

Auto-flash

Description

The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.
Green lamp # Flash stand-by
Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.
Red-eye Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes Reduction Flash to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode. Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.

c. Zooming

This Digital camera features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to the action, or for taking wide-angle shots that get everything into the picture.
Push to Zoom out Pull to Zoom in
#SLOW1, Slow Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow #SLOW2, Synchronization shutter speeds. HSLOW
Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the flash and record modes, battery check, and the number of storable still pictures.
Press the shutter button halfway.
With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the # in the monitor or the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. When # or the orange lamp blinks, the flash is charging.
e. Number of Storable Pictures
Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to 512 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected. See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each recording mode and the storable frame capacity for the various resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.
TIP :To find out how many frames you have left, look for the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)

Shutter button

The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp lights steadily. The # indicator informs you that the flash is recommended and/ or recharging (when blinking); or ready to fire (when steady).
Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out and get everything into the picture. Pull the zoom lever toward T to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.
VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES
When you are finished reviewing your pictures: Turn the power switch to OFF to turn the monitor off. OR To return to the shooting mode, press the QUICK VIEW button again.

a. Viewing Pictures

With a Digital camera, you can easily view the photos you wantand delete the ones you dont.
Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. Press S. Press ac to select YES, then press e.
TIP :Images can also be erased while in the QUICK VIEW mode described in step 5a. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that you just took.
There are two ways to access the Playback mode: Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON.

b. Erasing Pictures

If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrel extended, press the QUICK VIEW button. The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use bdac to scroll through all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card.
The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty memory space to take new pictures. This Digital camera offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos: Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently displayed in the monitor. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON. Press e, then press d to select MODE MENU. Use ac to select the CARD tab, then press d twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. R ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press e. As a safeguard, the Digital camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press e.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
TIP :Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer. Windows 98 users must install the USB Driver for Windows 98 software before connecting the Digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information.

Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer.
Make sure that PC is selected in the camera setting menus (factory default setting). Turn the camera off. Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your camera and computer as illustrated at right. Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON. The camera starts communicating with the PC.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
Youve now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away!
Additional Camera Features
This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Heres just a small sampling. See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more! Advanced photographic control: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes are available to give you complete control of your photography. 5 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 5 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Macro Mode and Super Macro Mode: For taking extremely tight close-up pictures. Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures. Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies with sound! Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Close-up Playback: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image. Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos. Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor. Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. Direct Printing: Connect directly to your PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable to print your favorite images easily.

TIP :Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera documentation handy.
About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM
Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes: CAMEDIA Master: To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch and print your digital photos and movies. USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. Olympus Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format.
You are now ready to install the computer software.
Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use. Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities!
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