External flash...177 Using the FL-40 external flash 177 Using commercially available external flashes 178 Compatible commercially available external flashes 180
Troubleshooting...181 User maintenance...188 After use 188 Cleaning the camera 188 Error codes...189 Menu maps..191 Menu functions & factory default settings..199 Modes & Shooting functions..201 Specifications...204 Glossary of terms...206 Index....210

Camera

Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 73) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( Shutter button (P. 57) Mode dial ( , , , , ) (P. 47, 117)

Names of parts

) (P. 129, 130)
Flash (P. 75) Self-timer lamp (P. 91)

Strap eyelet (P. 18)

Lens 5-pin external flash socket (P. 177)
Unscrew to remove the cover before connecting the bracket cable.
Diopter adjustment dial (P. 31) DC-IN jack (P. 21) VIDEO OUT jack (P. 140) USB connector Connector cover (P. 140) Card cover (P. 24)

Camera (Cont.)

Viewfinder (P. 31) AF target mark (P. 31) Orange lamp (P. 79)
Flash mode button ( ) (P. 78) Erase button ( ) (P. 37, 137) Arrow pad () (P. 39, 117) OK/Menu button ( ) (P. 38) Manual focus button (P. 63)

Green lamp (P. 58)

Monitor (P. 12)

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Monitor button ( ) (P. 69)
Custom button ( ) (P. 47, 145) Protect button ( ) (P. 136) Rotation button (P. 142)

Card access lamp (P. 67)

Battery compartment lock (P. 19)
Battery compartment cover (P. 19)

Tripod socket

Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 82, 89) Print button ( ) (P. 169)
Monitor indications Shooting information
The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display. ~ Information display (P. 115) The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.* When INFO is set to OFF: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode. (After operating the buttons or closing the menu, the information which appears in the ON mode (illustrated to the right) is displayed for approx. 1 second, then disappears.) When INFO is set to ON: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode.

Card basics

This camera uses SmartMedia to record pictures. This reference manual uses the term card when referring to SmartMedia. What is SmartMedia? Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.
Contact area Comes into contact with the cameras signal read contact. Write-protect area Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect your data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Do not attach the writeprotect seal if you want to record images on a card. Index area Use the provided index label to indicate the cards contents.
Compatible SmartMedia cards Provided 16 MB standard card Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB 128 MB; all cards except 2MB) Commercially-available 3 V (3.3 V) cards (4 MB 128 MB; all cards except 2MB)
2 MB cards cannot be used. Commercially-available 5 V cards cannot be used. This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as 3 V (3.3 V)) or a card that was formatted on another device (such as PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera (P. 26, 139). Operating temperature: 0C to 55C (32F to 131F); Storage temperature: 20C to 65C (4F to 149F); Humidity: up to 95 % Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation. Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card. Read the provided card instruction manual carefully before use. Do not touch the contact area of the card.

Card basics (Cont.)

Inserting/removing the card
the camera is 1 Make sureis set to OFF). turned off (i.e. the mode dial

2 Open the card cover.

the 3 Insertingcard card with the contact area Insert the fully facing towards the monitor side. Insert until you feel it locked into place. Hold the card in a straight orientation to the card slot. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle. Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed. Removing the card Push in the card lightly to unlock it, then pull it out.

screen. Press. The virtual dial screen disappears.

Virtual dial screen

buttons Mode dial
When the mode dial is set to A/S/M/ , you can select any of the following shooting modes. Shooting mode: A (Aperture priority shooting, factory default setting), S (Shutter priority shooting), M (Manual shooting),
(My Mode shooting 1), (My Mode shooting 2), (My Mode shooting 3), (My Mode shooting 4).
1 Set the mode dial to A/S/M/. 2 Press the virtual (custom) button to display the dial screen.
until the 3 Press repeatedlythe centerdesired mode is displayed in of the screen. Press. The virtual dial screen disappears.

APERTURE PRIORITY

P Program shooting
Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually.
Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual/My mode shooting
For details on which shooting modes are selectable when the mode dial is set to A/S/M/ , refer to the previous page.
A Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in which both the subject and the background are in focus. ~ Aperture setting (P. 53)
Aperture (F-number) is decreased.
Aperture (F-number) is increased.

Shooting modes

S Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. ~ Shutter speed setting (P. 54)
Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving.
Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement.

M Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure. ~ Aperture & shutter speed setting (P. 55)

My Mode

Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP (in the menus SETUP). Customized settings are activated when the power is turned on in the mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc. can be customized. In the mode, you can select exposure mode (shooting mode) from P, A, S, M or S-Prg. Settings can be specified with the cameras setting menus. In MY MODE SETUP, you can create and save up to 4 different My Mode settings. Items in the short cut menu can be different from those in the P or S-Prg mode short cut menus. ~ MY MODE SETUP (P. 151)

Green: The aperture setting will provide optimum exposure.
Red: The aperture setting is unsuitable for optimum exposure.
When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. in the maximum wide-angle, or 1/100 sec. in the maximum telephoto, and can never go slower.
Aperture setting Aperture priority shooting
To set a slower shutter speed, press. If the shutter speed is displayed in red The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions. appears. T Press to set the shutter speed slower. appears. T Press to set the shutter speed faster. Shutter speed range: 4 to 1/1000 sec.

Shutter speed

1 Select M from A/S/M/ setting. See P. 48.
the aperture 2 To increase press. value (F-number),
Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed
To set a slower shutter speed, press. To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press.
F-number: f2.8 f11 Shutter speed: 8 to 1/1000 sec.
Aperture & Shutter speed setting Manual shooting
Aperture (F-number) Exposure differential The difference (ranging from 3.0 to +3.0) Shutter speed between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera appears in the upper right-hand corner. When the exposure differential is set to less HQ than 3.0 or more than +3.0, the exposure 2288x1712 differential appears in red. Exposure differential When you press the button, the screen at right appears with the bar indicating current exposure settings. Pressing the shutter button halfway shows how much the current exposure is different from the correct exposure. (Only when the button is set to AE LOCK.) HQ
To avoid camera movement, we recommend use of a tripod for any effect which uses a slow shutter speed.
When the bar is displayed

Using My Mode

When using My Mode, the shooting mode you selected with the menus in the mode is activated. You can also save the shooting mode or function settings you are currently using in the mode. If you set the mode dial to again, the camera will activate these stored settings. In MY MODE SETUP, you can create and save up to 4 different My Mode settings. ~ MY MODE SETUP (P. 151)

Monitor Advantage: You can check the picture area that the camera actually records. Disadvantage: Camera movement can occur easily and subjects may be difficult to see in bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder. Tips: Use the monitor when you need to know the exact area the camera records, or to shoot a subject 80 cm (2.6 ft) or closer (macro shooting).
The camera records a wider area than the image in the viewfinder. As you get closer to the subject, the actual image recorded becomes lower than the one in the viewfinder (see left).
Striped area: Picture that the camera actually records.
(monitor) button to turn 1 Press the on the monitor. In the A/S/M/ or mode, the monitor turns on automatically.
Monitor button Card access lamp
the camera 2 Point viewing with towards a subject while the monitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark.
AF target mark Number of storable pictures
button 3 Press the shutterexposurehalfway. are When focus and (brightness) locked, the green lamp lights. If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically. ~ Flash shooting (P. 75)

Orange lamp

the shutter the way. 4 Press bottom of thebutton all gauge lights, The memory the card access lamp blinks, and the camera begins storing pictures on the card.
The monitor does not turn on. T If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off. If you operate the shutter button or zoom lever, the monitor turns on again. Vertical lines on the monitor screen make it hard to see the image. T Bright light (such as direct sunlight) may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder. How to brighten/darken the monitor T Adjust the brightness in (P. 156). How to check the area the camera is focusing on T If you hold down the (monitor) button while pressing the shutter button HQ halfway, the area you are focusing on 2288x1712 is enlarged (as illustrated). When using the digital zoom, this is not available. Camera movement is less noticeable when using the viewfinder rather than the monitor. Also read the TIPS on Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder (P. 67).
The monitor consumes more battery power than the viewfinder. If you point the lens towards a bright subject, smear (lines like beams of light) may appear on the monitor image. This does not affect recorded images.

Recording movies

camera towards 1 Point the the subject on the a subject, and place AF target. The monitor turns on automatically. In the mode, the total recording time is shown. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card.
the shutter 2 Pressrecording. button all the way to start The number of seconds remaining appear. The orange lamp lights up. During movie recording, lights in red.

Panorama shooting

You can take advantage of panorama shooting with both Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards and CAMEDIA Master software. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using the provided CAMEDIA Master software.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA.
Press. 2 The PANORAMA mode is set.
the at 3 Press edge arrow pad to chooseyou which (top/bottom/right/left) want to connect images. The direction is displayed.
Connects a series of pictures from left to right.
Connects a series of pictures from bottom to top.
Panorama shooting (Cont.)
4 Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures.
Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
Shutter button Shutter button
When shooting, be sure to have the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of images overlap, so you will know which pictures should be connected.
panorama shooting. 5 Press to finish edges of the screen Frames on the disappear, and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. Modes & Panorama shooting P A

A/S/M/ S

Not available in.
* Availability of the Panorama shooting depends on which shooting mode is selected. See
the P, A, S, M or S-Prg column.
During panorama shooting, the flash is disabled. If you take 10 pictures, a warning screen appears and no more pictures can be taken.
The panorama mode is only available with the OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. The camera itself cannot connect 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.
Taking two-in-one pictures
Allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture.

PRESET WB screen

PRESET WB
This function is useful when you need more precise white balance than PRESET WB can give. To set the proper white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance.

1 Select

The appears.
as shown on page 109. ONE TOUCH WB screen

ONE TOUCH WB screen

ONE TOUCH WB
2 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.
Position the paper so that it fills the screen entirely. Be sure there is no shadow or background showing around the paper. to 3 Press setting.store balance To cancel. the new white

ONE TOUCH WB, press

4 Press repeatedly until the menu disappears.
Factory default setting: AUTO
White balance When white balance is set to AUTO, this does not appear.
(One-Touch white balance)
Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting. When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at white paper, the setting may be incorrect if the light reflected by the paper is too bright or dark. White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. After setting the white balance, playback the image and check the color on the monitor.

White Balance Adjustment

This function allows you to make fine changes to the white balance. buttons Mode dial
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T. Press.
The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. color bluer 2 The press becomesredder each time you , and each time you press , depending on the original white balance conditions. Press to save your adjustment. White balance can be adjusted between +7 and 7. Factory default setting: 0

button screen

ADJUST
White balance adjustment indicator

Sharpness

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU. T PICTURE T SHARPNESS. Press
(+): 2 To increase. sharpness contours Press Image are emphasized, making the image appear sharper. This is ideal for printing. To reduce sharpness (): Press. Image contours are softened. This is suitable for image editing on your PC. Sharpness can be adjusted between +5 and -5 using. When you are finished setting the sharpness, press. Press again to cancel the menu.
When adjusted too much towards +, noise may appear.
This function adjusts the sharpness of images.

Contrast

This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU. T PICTURE T CONTRAST. Press
contrast (+): 2 To increaseLight and dark areas are Press . defined more clearly. This makes images look crisper. To reduce contrast (): Press. Images become softer. This is suitable for image editing on your PC. Contrast can be adjusted between +5 and -5 using. When you are finished setting the contrast, press. Press again to cancel the menu. Factory default setting: 0

(monitor button) twice 1 Press (double-click) while in the quickly shooting mode. The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. To play back other pictures, use the arrow pad in the same way as single-frame playback.

Monitor button

To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway.

Slide-show

This function displays pictures from the card one after another. Movies are played back like still pictures, starting from the first frame.
still picture. Then, press 1 Display a the top menu. to display
2 Press to start the slide-show. 3 Press to stop the slide-show.
button Playback top menu (still pictures)
Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended when running a slide-show for long periods of time. If batteries are being used, the camera will end the slide-show after about 30 minutes and enter sleep mode. The slide-show will not stop until you cancel it by pressing.
Playing back movies MOVIE PLAY
This function lets you play back or edit movies.
1 Use the. arrow pad to select a picture with
Playback top menu (movies)

2 Press

to display the top menu.
Playing back movies MOVIE PLAY (Cont.). 3 PressMOVIE PLAY screen is displayed. The
MOVIE PLAYBACK: Plays back movies (P. 122). INDEX: Displays movies as indexes of 9 still frames (P. 124). EDIT: Lets you edit movies (P. 126).

MOVIE PLAY screen

MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT
the item on 4 Select that you need,the MOVIE PLAY screen then press. See the following pages for how to use each on the MOVIE PLAY screen.
When playing back a movie, access time will vary depending on the length and record mode of the movie. The card access lamp blinks while movie data is being accessed.
Playing back movies MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)

Plays back movies.

1 Follow steps 1-3 on pages 120 and 121. Press 2 PLAYBACK ontotheselect MOVIE MOVIE PLAY
screen. to start playback. 3 Press movie playback ends, the display When automatically returns to the beginning of the movie.

4 Press The

. MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is displayed.

MOVIE PLAYBACK screen

MOVIE PLA PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie. FRAME BY FRAME: Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT: To play back other movies, exit the movie playback mode and select a different movie.
PLAYBACK FRAME BY FRAME EXIT
5 Press to select items. to start your choice. 6 Press FRAME BY FRAME is selected, When
follow the instructions below. When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press. Displaying movies using the arrow pad : Displays the beginning of the movie. : Displays the end of the movie. : Every time you press the button, the next frame appears. The movie can be displayed continuously by holding the button down. : Every time you press the button, the previous frame appears. The movie can be displayed continuously in reverse by holding the button down. : Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK screen.

5-pin external flash socket
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T FLASH. To use the external flash only T Select , then press. To use the external flash together with the main flash T Select IN+ , then press. ~ How to use the menu (P. 39) Press again to cancel the menu.

External flash (Cont.)

3 Turn on the external flash. flash is TTL The mode for the external
AUTO. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the external flash begins communicating with the camera and automatically switches to TTL-AUTO. the (flash mode) button to 4 Press the cameras flash mode (P. 78). select

Flash mode button

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.
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.
A/S/M/ mode 2 Select M from Adjust the shutter setting (P. 48). speed and the aperture (P. 55). 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. mode that automatically 4 Set the the amount of light emitted by controls
the external flash. Also set ISO and aperture on the external flash 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 damage the camera, and/or the camera 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 32 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.

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: Available, : Not available * Some functions are not available in some modes (A/S/M/ ). The shooting mode ( , , , or ) selected in the mode also affects availability of some functions. For details, refer to the individual function page.
Mode Function Contrast setting Saturation setting Noise reduction Custom button setting Shortcut setting All reset Language selection Beep Rec view Information display Histogram display Power on/off display setting Monitor brightness adjustment File name setting Pixel mapping M/ft setting Video output setting

Available only in.

Specifications
Product type Recording system Still Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), TIFF (non-compression), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) QuickTime Motion JPEG support 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia, 4 MB - 128 MB (all cards except 2 MB) 1 frame (TIFF: 2288x1712) Approx. 5 frames (SHQ: 2288x1712) Approx. 16 frames (HQ: 2288x1712) Approx. 20 frames (SQ1: 2048x1536) Approx. 76 frames (SQ2: 1024x768) 4,000,000 pixels 1/1.8" CCD solid-state image pickup 4,130,000 (gross) 3200 x 2400 pixels (ENLARGE SIZE: SHQ/HQ) 2288 x 1712 pixels (TIFF/SHQ/HQ) 2288 x 1520 pixels (TIFF/SHQ/HQ) 2048 x 1536 pixels (TIFF/SQ1) 1600 x 1200 pixels (TIFF/SQ1) 1280 x 960 pixels (TIFF/SQ1) 1024 x 768 pixels (TIFF/SQ2) 640 x 480 pixels (TIFF/SQ2) Olympus lens 6.5 mm to 19.5 mm, f2.8 , 8 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 32 mm to 96 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Digital ESP metering, Spot metering system f2.8 to f11 Used with mechanical shutter 1 to 1/1000 sec. (M mode: 16 to 1/1000 sec.; S mode: 4 to 1/1000 sec.) 1/30 to 1/8000 sec. Optical real image viewfinder
Movie Memory No. of storable pictures (When a 16 MB card is used)
No. of effective pixels Image pickup device Recording image resolutions
Photometric system Aperture Shutter speed Still

Movie Viewfinder

Specifications (Cont.)
Monitor Battery charging time for flash Autofocus 1.8" TFT color LCD display Approx. 114,000 pixels Approx. 6 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries) TTL system autofocus, Contrast detection system, Focusing range: 2 cm to (0.7 in to ) DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), VIDEO OUT jack, 5-pin external flash socket Up to 2099

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. 110 mm x 76 mm x 77.5 mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 290 g (0.6 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 The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The larger the aperture, the shorter the depth of field and the fuzzier the background. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field and the sharper the background. Aperture is measured in f/stops. Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures, and smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures. Backlight A light source to illuminate the monitor from behind the screen. 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.
Glossary of terms (Cont.)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can automatically have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed. Vignetting also refers to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens, so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the viewfinder. In addition, vignetting can occur when an incorrect lens hood is used, causing shadowing to appear in the corners of the image. Effective Pixel Resolution The number of pixels used in the CCD to create the image. EV (Exposure Value) A system for measuring exposure. EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. The EV then increases by 1 each time the aperture increases by one F stop or the shutter speed increases by one increment. EV can also be used to indicate brightness and ISO settings. Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image. The exposure is determined by the time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that passes through the lens (aperture). Gross Pixel Resolution The total number of pixels in a CCD. Not all pixels are used to create the image. Flash Bracket A mount used to attach an external flash to the camera. ISO A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (e.g. "ISO100"). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be exposed even in low-light conditions.

Double-click the My Computer icon and right-click the Removable Disk to display the menu.

Click Eject on the menu.

Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model. Refer to your camera's reference manual.
Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears.
When a message appears, click OK.
If the window returns the following message when you click Unplug or Eject Hardware, first make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera, and then remove the USB cable.

Using Mac OS (9/X)

Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. If you are running Mac OS X, the connection to the computer and downloading the image data are verified. Restrictions such as the following may occur due to the OS. The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site.
Connecting the camera to the computer.. 24 Downloading images to your computer.. 26 Disconnecting the camera from your computer. 30
Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to. (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.)
(monitor) button Mode dial
The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. The computer recognizes the camera automatically and an Untitled icon appears on the desktop. If you cannot find this icon, turn off the camera and connect again. Mac OS X When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image p.29 Capture software automatically launches.

CAMEDIA C-700 Ultra Zoom Specifications
Image Pickup Element Lens 1/2.7" (.37") solid-state 2.11 million pixel CCD (effective 2.02 million pixels) Olympus 5.9mm 59mm f2.8/3.5 f8 aspherical glass 10x optical zoom lens, 10 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 380mm lens on 35mm camera) 1 27x seamless (1026mm equivalent) Still image: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF support; Motion picture: QuickTime motion JPEG; Sound: WAV format 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia card (4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB).55" full-information color EVF (electronic viewfinder) SLR viewfinder; LCD monitor 1.5" (3.8 cm) color TFT LCD monitor (low-temperature polysilicon) with 114,000 pixels; Brightness adjustment Auto, Fixed: 100, 200, 400, 800 (approximate values) Standard mode: 23" (0.6 m) ; Macro mode: 4" (0.1 m) 23" (0.6 m) iESP Multi-pattern AF (autofocus) TTL system (contrast detection system): 4" (0.1 m) ; Spot AF: 4" (0.1 m) ; Manual focus (setting by gauge): 4" (0.1 m) Programmed Auto mode: f2.8 8, 1/2 1/1000 sec.; Aperture Priority mode: wide f2.8 8, tele f3.5 8, 1/3EV steps; Shutter Priority mode: still image 1/2 1/1000 sec. (used with mechanical shutter), 1/3EV steps; Manual exposure: up to 16 seconds; Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV by 1/3EV steps; Auto bracketing: 3 or 5 images, selectable from 1/3EV, 2/3EV and 1EV; Portrait mode, Sport mode, Landscape mode, QuickTime mode: 1/30 1/10,000 sec Digital ESP Multi-pattern, Spot, 8-position multi-spot, AE lock iESP Multi-pattern auto TTL, Pre-set manual (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent), One-touch manual calibration, Manual compensation Wide: 3.9" (0.1 m) 18' (5.5 m) @ ISO 100; Tele: 4' (1.2 m) 14.4' (4.4 m) @ ISO 100 Less than 6 seconds (at normal temperature with new battery) Built-in pop-up flash modes: Auto (low- & backlight), Red-Eye Reducing, Fill-in (Forced On), Slow Shutter Synchronization (First Curtain and Second Curtain); External terminal: Auto, Forced On, Forced Off Up to 1.8 frames per second shot-to-shot times (excluding TIFF modes) HQ: 320 x 240 pixels, 15 frames per second up to approximately 15 seconds with sound (8MB SmartMedia); SQ: 160 x 120 pixels, 15 frames per second up to approximately 62 seconds with sound (8MB SmartMedia); 4 second sound captioning of still images Sepia mode, Black and White mode, Black Board mode, White Board mode 12 second delay On, Default, Custom DC Input, Storage class USB interface, A/V Output (NTSC), External Flash terminal for optional Olympus FL-40 (5 pin type) Operation: F, 30 90% humidity; Storage: -F, 10 90% humidity Main power source: 2 x CR-V3 AA Lithium battery pack (included), 4 x AA NiMH batteries, 4 x AA Lithium batteries, 4 x AA NiCd batteries, 4 x AA Alkaline batteries, optional AC adapter (Manganese batteries cannot be used) Simultaneous recording onto image data Up to year 2031 4.2" (107.5 mm) W x 3" (76 mm) H x 3" (77.5 mm) D (excluding projections) 10.9 oz. (310.5 g) without batteries and SmartMedia card
2.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

C - 0 U l t ra Z o o m

Digital Zoom Recording System
The worlds smallest 10x optical zoom digital camera.
Memory Viewfinder LCD Monitor ISO Working Range Focusing

Exposure Control

Metering White Balance
Flash Working Range Flash Charging Time Flash Modes

Sequence QuickTime

Image Effects Selftimer Setting Memorization Outer Connectors Operating Environment Power Supply
Date/Time/Calendar Automatic Calendar Dimensions Weight

Focus On Life

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C 700UZ

The camera that will help you get every shot you see. And then some.
Remember the time your son made that diving, game-saving catch in deep right field? Or the time he caught that gorgeous rainbow trout in shallow water on the far bank? The only thing that could make those memories sweeter is if you had more than just mental pictures of them. Start carrying around the CAMEDIA C-700 Ultra Zoom. With an unbelievably powerful 10x optical/27x digital zoom, itll help you capture every picture you see. Along with lots more you might never have noticed.
We made the C-700UZ as easy to look at as it is to use.
The C-700 Ultra Zoom features the most amazing range youve ever seen. And measuring just 4.2" (w) x 3" (h) x 3" (d) and weighing less than 11 ounces, its the worlds smallest 10x optical zoom digital camera.
True to its mission to help you get every shot, the C-700UZ features an extra-large thumbwheel that

38mm equivalent 380mm equivalent (10x optical zoom) 1026mm equivalent (27x digital zoom)
makes it easy to zip between auto and manual modes. Plus three auto creative scene modes (Portrait, Sport, Landscape) automatically figure settings to let you take advantage of quick opportunities. Or you can always use the new, simplified menu to manually set your controls. Even downloading is simple. You just plug your C-700UZ into your USB computer, then drag your images off. The CAMEDIA C-700 Ultra Zoom makes everything
At less than 11 ounces, the C-700UZ is the perfect traveling companion.
easy. Including, of course, taking better pictures than you ever have before.
What will this much zoom do for your pictures?
A meandering river. A fisherman standing in the river. The brand name on the reel used by the fisherman standing in the river. Youll be amazed how close the C-700 Ultra Zoom will get you. The 10x optical zoom gives you the equivalent of a 38mm 380mm lens. That alone will have you shooting pictures you used to give up on as being out of range. But when you also have a 27x digital zoom and get the equivalent of a 1026mm lens. well, the pictures never end. They begin, however, where the best digital cameras always do: with an Olympus lens. The lens is the single most important factor in determining the quality of your pictures. And the quality of our lenses is why Olympus is the world leader in film and digital photography.
Small. Compact. Ready to go where the pictures are. An Olympus aspherical glass lens ensures razor-sharp clarity and rich, true color.
From the soccer field to the great outdoors, its easy to get closer to your loved ones.
Amazing pictures are as near as your thumb.
Wow. Youve never seen the sun shine through the clouds and light up a flock of birds quite like that. Quick! Spin the thumbwheel over to the Sport mode and get the shot. You glance over at your son, and youre struck by his entranced expression as he watches them. Another quick spin over to Portrait mode, a quick zoom in, and you have that shot, too. Then a herd of deer emerges on the far bank, sniffing the air carefully as they make their way over for a drink. Spin over to Landscape mode, and you have three amazing shots within seconds.
You can use the large thumbwheel and simple menu to set the aperture and shutter manually.
Sport mode gives you a fast shutter speed for action shots.

Thats the beauty of our three auto creative scene modes. Life moves as quickly as your photo opportunities. You need a camera that moves just as fast.
Portrait mode gives you a short depth of field for sharp subjects with blurred backgrounds.
Exposure isnt the only way to use light. You can also use fill-in or other modes from the built-in pop-up flash.
Landscape mode gives you a long depth of field for sharp foregrounds and backgrounds.
Zoom in. Zoom out. And everything in between.
As you begin to see more and more pictures with the C-700UZ, a funny thing happens. You start to think of other ways you can shoot your pictures. For instance, what if you got in tight really tight on your subject? Or what if you wanted to take an action shot in rapid-fire sequence? Or even take a short movie of an action scene, complete with sound? With the C-700UZ, you can do all that and more. Theres no one right way to take a picture. The only sure thing is youll have fun trying them all.
Combine the C-700UZs zoom capabilities with shot-to-shot times of just over 1/2 a second, and theres not much youll miss.
No time to fumble with the video camera? Just shoot a one-minute QuickTime movie with sound instead.
With 27x total zoom, you can look close from far away. Or with the macro mode, you can look close from 4" away.
You can shoot a 360 panorama in sections, then stitch it together seamlessly with our included CAMEDIA Master software.
So many pictures. So many ways to share them.
Photography is all about sharing a moment. And since youll have about a zillion and one moments to share once you get busy with your C-700 Ultra Zoom, its a good thing there are plenty of ways to share them.
With Auto Connect USB, your computer automatically sees your C-700UZ as a hard drive. Just drag your images onto your favorite applications, then crop, print and email to your hearts content.
You can display your pictures and output your QuickTime sound movies directly to your NTSC TV or VCR.

Accessories Chart

Product Number UPC N/A 293939 WCON-08E B-28 Wide Angle Lens B-Macro H.Q. Converter Lens Lens Adapter Tube (CLA-4) FL-40 Flash FL-CB04 TTL-PC Cable FL-CB03 PC Socket Cable FL-CB01 TTL-TTL Cable FL-BK01 Flash Bracket SmartMedia 8MB SmartMedia 16MB SmartMedia 32MB SmartMedia 64MB SmartMedia 128MB SmartMedia Wallet LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery B-01 4PE NiMH Battery (4 NiMH Battery Cells) B-40SU NiMH Battery and Charger Set Replacement CB-40SU 110V Cable for B-40SU Charger Replacement CB-40SE 220V Eurocable for B-40SU Charger Instant Replay NiMH Battery and Charger C-7AU AC Adapter C-6AE 220V AC Adapter Replacement CB-USB1 Digital Camera USB Cable MA-2E PCMCIA SmartMedia Adapter MAUSB-1 USB SmartMedia Reader-Writer MAFP-2BP FlashPath SmartMedia/Floppy Adapter Replacement CB-AVC1 Digital Camera A/V Cable LC-42 Lens Cap 42mm Strap (Replacement) Camera Case Silver - Plan 2 - 1 year Advanced Viewfinder Gold - Plan 2 - 2 year Advanced Viewfinder

You can print directly to one of our dye sublimation instant photo printers with your removable SmartMedia memory card. Or hook one up to your computer. Either way, youll get rich, dot-free, true continuous tone color.
Included 8MB SmartMedia card
Frames 7 or more 16 or more 11 or more 24 or more 13 or more 38 or more 33 or more 82 or more 15 sec. (approx.) 62 sec. (approx.) Mode TIFF TIFF TIFF TIFF SHQ HQ SQ high SQ normal SQ high SQ normal SQ high SQ normal HQ SQ Resolution 1600 x x x x x x x x x x x x x fps sound movie 160 x fps sound movie

Package Contents

CAMEDIA C-700UZ Digital Camera 8MB SmartMedia Card (2) CR-V3 AA Lithium Battery Pack CAMEDIA Master Software Digital Camera Win/Mac USB Cable NTSC A/V Cable Instruction Manual Carrying Strap Lens Cap and Retainer Cord The Olympus School of Digital Photography is a one-day workshop covering everything from digital image capture to final output. To register, call 1800-833-6297 x6161, or visit www.olympusphotoschool.com.