QuickStart Guide C-50 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-bystep numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new C-50 Zoom Digital Camera.
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

START HERE

Gather your C-50 Zoom Camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. Youll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.

C-50 Zoom Digital Camera

LI-10B lithium ion battery
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.

LI-10C battery charger

Battery charger AC cable
CAMEDIA Master 4.0 CD-ROM

USB cable (grey color)

32 MB xD-Picture Card
The following items are also included in the C-50 Zoom package: Basic Manual, battery charger instructions, video cable, RM-1 remote control, warranty card, registration card, and safety precautions booklet.
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus C-50 Zoom Digital Camera
Slide the battery/card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, and lift open the cover as shown in the illustration. Insert the battery (note the label inside the battery chamber) into the compartment. When the battery is fully inserted, the red locking lever will be engaged. Do not close the battery/card compartment cover at this time.
TIP: An optional Olympus D-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply. See the C-50 Zoom Basic Manual for more information.

Locking lever

Charging the battery
The C-50 Zoom uses an Olympus Lithium ion battery (LI-10B) and dedicated charger (LI-10C). This is the only battery/charger designed for use with the C-50 Zoom. The battery cannot be charged while in the camera.

Charge indicator

Insert the xD-Picture Card
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. Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up. Pull to remove. Close the battery/card compartment cover and slide it back to lock it into place. Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by pressing. The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing again.
Note: The Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. You must fully charge the battery using the charger before first use.
Insert the Lithium ion battery into the charger as indicated in the illustration. Connect the battery charger AC cable as shown to a standard wall outlet. To fully charge the battery requires approximately 2 hours. The charge indicator light will be red when charging, and will turn green when the charging process is complete.

Loading the battery

Note: The C-50 battery and media card compartments are accessed by opening the same compartment cover.

Attach the strap

(OPTIONAL)
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
Flash mode button/Erase button

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.

AF target mark

Green lamp Orange lamp
Macro/Spot button/Protect button

Turn the camera ON

(SHOOTING MODE)

Viewfinder

Mode dial
Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks. The lens extends. To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then close the lens barrier all the way.
Monitor button (Quick View) Arrow pad

Power on

Power off

Monitor

Card access lamp Tripod socket

PUS LE NS

OK/Menu button

Lens barrier

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TIP: To maximize battery life, the C-50 Zoom Digital Camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (Sleep intervals can be changed by the user. See the C-50 Zoom Basic Manual for instructions.) Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.

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Battery/Card compartment cover

Set the Date and Time

Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. With the front lens barrier closed, press once. The monitor will turn on with "No Picture" displayed in the monitor. Press to display the menu. Press to select MODE MENU. Press three times to select SETUP. Press once, and then three times to highlight , and then press once. Use to select the date format (usually M, D, Y). Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and 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 Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Flash mode Spot metering/ Macro mode Memory gauge Aperture value Shutter speed
Exposure compensation/ Exposure variance Self-timer Drive mode White balance

Press

twice to store the date and time and exit the menu.

ISO 80

Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Zoom lever Shutter button Self-timer/ Remote control lamp Flash Number of storable still pictures/ seconds remaining AF target mark

ISO Record mode

VIDEO OUT jack

Strap eyelet

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor Print reserve Number of prints Remote control receiver Battery check
X10 SIZE: 2560 X 1920 F2.8 1/800 ISO 80 02.06.10 12:30 FILE: 100 0016
Protect Record mode Pixel resolution Exposure compensation White balance ISO Date and time File number, Frame number/ Playing time

Aperture value

MPUS LEN LY S O

Shutter speed

USB connector Connector cover

VT453001

82 3. 4 M M

DC-IN jack

Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed

Printed in Japan

TAKING PICTURES
There are two ways to compose your subject: with the viewfinder or using the monitor. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information. Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of frames remaining. Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp will light steadily when the focus and exposure are set. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Flash Mode

Red-eye Reduction Flash Fill-in Flash

Description

The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed. Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode. The flash always fires with every picture.

No icon Auto-flash

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder
Turn the Mode dial to and then turn on the camera. Orange lamp Frame your subjects using the AF target mark in the viewfinder.
Slow Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow Synchronization shutter speeds. Slow Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow Synchronization shutter speeds when taking portraits. with Red-eye Reduction Flash Off Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.
Press the shutter button halfway.

Green lamp

The C-50 Zoom Camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp in the viewfinder lights steadily. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Zooming

The C-50 Zoom features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and get everything into the picture.
Push to zoom out Pull to zoom in
When the camera Mode dial is set to , Auto-flash, Red-eye, and Flash Off are available. Press to cycle through the available flash modes. With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. When the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.
Taking a Picture with the Monitor
Turn the Mode dial to and then turn on the camera. Press and then frame your subject using the full-color monitor.
Push the lever to zoom out and get everything into the picture. Pull the lever to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.
Number of Storable Pictures
Your C-50 Zoom Camera package includes a 32MB xD-Picture Card. When set to the default HQ record mode, you have enough capacity to store approximately 26 pictures. This mode allows you to capture high quality images with medium file sizes. The HQ mode is suitable for most shooting situations. See the C-50 Zoom Basic Manual for complete descriptions of each record 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, turn on the monitor and look for
the number in the lower left corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)
VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES

Flash Modes

The C-50 Zoom features multiple flash modes. Please note that not all flash modes are available depending on the Mode dial position selected.
When you are finished reviewing your pictures: Press to turn the camera off. OR To return back to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway.
With the C-50 Zoom Camera, you can easily view the photos you wantand delete the ones you dont.
With the lens barrier closed, press and use the arrow keys to display the picture you want to erase. Press. The erase confirmation screen is displayed. Press to select YES, and then press. The picture is now erased.
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.

Viewing Pictures

There are two ways to access the Playback mode:
If the camera is OFF and the lens barrier closed, press once. OR If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrier fully open, press twice in rapid succession (Quick View).

Erasing Pictures

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. The C-50 Zoom 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. With the lens barrier closed, press. Press , then press to select MODE MENU. Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press. As a safeguard, the C-50 Zoom Camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press.
The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use to scroll though all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional D-7AC AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images.
Windows 98 users must install the "USB Driver for Windows 98" software before connecting the C-50 Zoom Digital Camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information.
Put the camera into the communications mode by turning it onopen the lens barrier, or press.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer. Olympus makes it simple to connect the C-50 Zoom Digital Camera to your computer. Turn the camera off. Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and computer as illustrated at right.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus C-50 Zoom Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, e-mailing, printing, and much more are only steps away!
About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master 4.0 CD-ROM
Additional Camera Features
The C-50 Zoom Camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Heres just a small sampling. See the C-50 Zoom Camera Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more! Advanced photographic controls: Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and full Manual modes are available to give you complete control of your photography. 6 Scene Program Shooting Modes: By turning the Mode dial, you can easily select the camera settings that most closely match your shooting situation. Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 8 inches, select Macro Mode. Movie Mode: Yes, the C-50 Zoom Camera records movies! (Movie Mode does not record 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.
TIP: Remember to complete and return your Registration Card, and keep all camera documentation handy.
Your Olympus C-50 Zoom Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes:

CAMEDIA Master 4.0: To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, share, 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. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0: To access the C-50 Zoom Camera Reference Manual stored on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Olympus C-50 Zoom Camera Reference Manual: A complete reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format. You may or may not need to install all of these applications, depending upon your type of computer and whether you have previously installed some titles. You are now ready to install the computer software. Open the CAMEDIA Master 4.0 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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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.
CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab
CAMERA tab Selects a shooting mode from o (singleframe shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing). Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 80, 100, 200 and 400. Selects a mode to be activated when taking pictures in r mode. When using an external flash, selects from IN+Q, Q and SLAVE. When SLAVE is selected, adjusts the intensity of the built-in flash. Selects from #SLOW 1 (1st curtain), H SLOW (1st curtain with red-eye reduction) and #SLOW 2 (2nd curtain) when the flash mode is set to #SLOW (slow synchronization). Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures. Digitally enhances the maximum optical zoom. Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway. Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT).

ISO MY MODE

P.125 P.90

QFLASH

#SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE

P.137 P.73 P.92 P.91

ACCESSORY R PANORAMA 2 IN 1

FUNCTION u 8 9REAL

Set when using a conversion lens or underwater housing. Records sound when taking a still picture. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. Lets you add special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD). Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures. Displays useful guidelines on the monitor for composing photos well. Displays the subject on the monitor at close to the actual exposure when taking pictures in M mode.

P.157 P.155 P.155 P.158

CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET W Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P.162 P.36 Erases all image data stored on the card or formats a card. P.161 P.173
PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP

VOLUME

8 BEEP s X VIDEO OUT G USB
Set the picture and sound for when the power is turned on. Set the picture and sound for when the power is turned off. Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on or off. Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and PW OFF SETUP. Sets the beep sound used for warnings and adjusts the volume. Sets the beep sound used for button operations and adjusts the volume. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TVs video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the index display. Sets whether the camera is connected to a PC or a printer with the USB cable.

P.188 P.188 P.189

P.184 P.185 P.181 P.38 P.194 P.144 P.197

Shooting mode

The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the mode with the camera turned on, or off.
Mode dial Setting-related modes

Shooting modes

Shooting basics

Playback mode g P.139

Situationrelated modes

Setting-related modes

P Program shooting
The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually.

(Program shift

Program shift allows you to change the combination of aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera without altering the exposure. Press ac to change the shutter speed and aperture value. S is displayed on the control panel. Press d to cancel program shift. Changing the shooting mode also cancels program shift.
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. gAperture priority shooting (P.86)

TIPS You can display the guidelines in the playback mode. gFRAME ASSIST display Displaying guidelines on the monitor (P.183)
The guidelines do not appear on the resulting picture.
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures
This setting lets you add special effects to pictures. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read. BLACK BOARD Same as WHITE BOARD, but with white letters on a black background.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA FUNCTION, then select a mode and press e.
WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD are not available in n mode. Press e again to exit the menu.
OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION BLACK & WHItE SEPIA WHItE BOARD BLACK BOARD
TIPS Letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD. Use exposure compensation. gExposure compensation (P.126)
When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash is automatically set to off. WB, > and SATURATION cannot be used in Function shooting.
Recording sound with still pictures
This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA R ON, and press e.
gHow to use the menus (P.49) Press e again to exit the menu. R lights on the control panel.
When recording starts, turn the camera microphone towards the source of the sound you want to record.
The BUSY bar is displayed during recording. The green lamp blinks during recording and R blinks on the control panel.

Microphone

TIPS H appears on all still pictures and movies that have recorded sound. During playback, sound is output from the speaker. The volume can be adjusted. gPlayback volume Adjusting the sound volume (P.187) Sound can be added later to still pictures. Recorded sound can also be changed. gRecording sound (P.153)
Recording sound with movies
If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. Sound recording is not possible in the following cases: When the record mode is set to TIFF, during sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7), Panorama shooting, two-in-one picture shooting Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc.

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA ISO, then press ac to choose the most suitable ISO sensitivity and press e.
gHow to use the menus (P.49) AUTO is not available in A, S or M mode. Press e again to exit the menu. When ISO sensitivity is not set to auto, ISO is displayed on the control panel.
DRIVE ISO My MODE FLASH SLOW
Higher ISO settings produce more electrical noise. When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions without a flash, the sensitivity automatically increases, otherwise the shutter speed will be reduced, possibly resulting in camera movement and blurred images. If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach when ISO is set to AUTO, the sensitivity is automatically increased. When using slow synchronization in the P, A or S mode, the slowest available shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting.

Exposure compensation

In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure by selecting the exposure compensation value. After adjusting the exposure, you can check the picture on the monitor.
Turn the control dial while holding down F.
Adjust toward + Turn to the right to adjust up to +2.0. Adjust toward - Turn to the left to adjust up to -2.0. The exposure compensation can be set in 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps. gExposure steps Selecting the adjustment increments (P.174) The exposure compensation value is displayed on the control panel.
TIPS Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward - when shooting dark subjects. Pressing F when the monitor is turned on and HISTOGRAM is set to FON displays the histogram on the monitor. If you press e while pressing F, the monitor jumps to the menu for changing the HISTOGRAM setting. gHistogram display Displaying SEt the luminance distribution of still pictures (P.176) You can change the position of the histogram target mark. gChanging the position of the histogram target mark (P.178) The histogram cannot be displayed in M mode.
You can set the aperture by turning the control dial while holding down F in M mode. gManual shooting (P.88) If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness. Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark.

Noise reduction: OFF

Noise Reduction: ON
The purpose of these pictures is to illustrate the effects of noise reduction. They are not actual pictures.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA NOISE REDUCTION ON or OFF, and press e.
gHow to use the menus (P.49) Press e again to exit the menu. When noise reduction is set to ON, NR is displayed on the control panel.
When m mode is set, noise reduction is fixed to ON. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera implements noisereducing processes after each shot. For this reason, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. During this time, you cannot continue shooting. When noise reduction is set to ON, sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) is not possible. This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. As the shutter speed is relatively slow, the use of a tripod is recommended.

Viewing still pictures

Set the mode dial to q (playback mode) and turn the camera on.
gTurning the power on/off (P.33) The last picture taken is displayed. (Single-frame playback)
Use the arrow pad or control dial to play back other pictures.
Arrow pad Jumps to the picture 10 frames back.
Displays the previous picture. Displays the next picture.

Playback

Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. Control dial Displays the previous picture. Displays the next picture.
If no operation is performed for about 3 minutes, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off. Press f or any button to turn the monitor on.

QUICK VIEW

This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in Quick View.
Press the QUICK VIEW button in the shooting mode.
The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)
Press the QUICK VIEW button again to return to the shooting mode.
A light press of the shutter button will return the camera to shooting mode.

Picture rotation

Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically.
In the single-frame playback mode, press y.
Each pressing y rotates the image in the following sequence: 90 degrees counterclockwise, 90 degrees clockwise, and back to the original.

In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SCREEN SETUP, and press d.
Press ac to select PW ON or PW OFF, then press e.
If a picture is already registered, the IMAGE EXISTING screen is displayed asking if you want to cancel the currently registered picture and register a new one. To register a new picture, select RESET and press e. If you select KEEP, the screen returns to the PW ON/OFF selection screen.
SCREEN SEtUP PW ON PW OFF
SCREEN SEtUP IMAGE EXIStING RESEt KEEP CANCEL SELECt GO
Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to register, then press e.
The picture is registered and the screen returns to Step 2. You can register other pictures. Press b to return to the menu.
SCREEN SEtUP SEt AS PW ON SCREEN OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECt GO
You cannot register pictures that cannot be played back on this camera or movie frames.
FILE NAME Assigning a 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. Folder name File name
\DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg Folder No. (100 - 999) Month (1 - C) File No. (0001 - 9999)
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.

Print setting

TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified images, picture quality will decrease. If you want to print large, high-quality pictures, set the record mode as high as possible when taking the pictures. gRecord mode (P.120) DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. If there is not enough space in the card memory, you may not be able to enter the reservation data. CARD FULL will be displayed. You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card. Even if an image appears with the message PICTURE ERROR, it may be possible to make print reservations. In this case, the print reservation icon (<) does not appear when the image is displayed for full view. < appears when multiple images are displayed (index display), allowing you to confirm the print reservation. Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs. Some TIFF images cannot be printed. Print reservation may take considerable time when saving printing data to a card. Print reservations cannot be made for images recorded in RAW data.

All-frame reservation

Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included.
Play back a still picture.
You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n.

< Print button

Press <. The PRINT ORDER screen appears.
If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.

PRINt%ORDER

Press ac to select U, then press e.
Press ac to select <x (number of prints) or X (date/ time), then press d.
Perform each setting as illustrated.

Select <x.

* NO DAtE tIME

Select X.

(Set the number of prints
Press ac to set the desired number of prints, then press e. a : Increases the number. c : Decreases the number.
(Set the date/time printing data
Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e. NO The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All the pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All the pictures are printed with the shooting time. After completing all the print reservations, press e to return to the playback screen.

Press e to complete the print reservations and return to the picture selection screen. Press e again. Press b to select END.
The < PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press b again to display the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen, then press b once more to complete the print reservations.
The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution. For best results with close-up prints, you are recommended to use the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode. The original picture is not trimmed. If your printer does not have a trimming feature, the picture will be printed untrimmed. Do not rotate pictures that have been trimmed, otherwise the cropped area will change.
Resetting print reservation data
This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures.
(To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures

Press <.

The < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears.
Control dial < Print button
Press ac to select RESET, then press e. Press b to exit the menu.
PRINt%ORDER%SEttING PRINt%ORDERED RESEt KEEP SELECt GO
(To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture
Press <. Press ac to select KEEP and press e.
If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does not appear.
EXIt PRINt%ORDER%SEttING PRINt%ORDERED RESEt KEEP SELECt GO
Press ac to select <, then press e. Select the frame for which you want to reset the print reservation data using the arrow pad or the control dial and press e.
The single-frame reservation menu is displayed.
Press c to select CANCEL.
The print reservation data is canceled and the screen returns to Step 4.
If you have finished canceling print reservation data, press e.

Press b to select END.

Press b repeatedly to return to the playback screen.
Using the direct printing function
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the cameras monitor. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data. gPrint setting (P.198) To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printers instruction manual. What is PictBridge? It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. < STANDARD All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. Selecting < STANDARD on the settings screens (g P.212 to 217), images are printed according to this settings. See the instruction manual for your printer for its standard settings or inquire with the printer manufacturers. TIPS For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printers instruction manual.

You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when printing pictures. If you use the battery, make sure that it is fully charged. If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost. Images recorded in RAW data and movies cannot be printed. The camera will not enter sleep mode when connected to the USB cable.

Direct printing

Connecting the camera to a printer
Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer.
Set the cameras USB mode to PRINT.
gUSB setup Selecting the connection destination (P.197) Have the card containing the pictures you want to print selected.
Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printers USB port.
For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printers instruction manual.
Set the cameras mode dial to q and plug the USB cable into the cameras USB connector.
Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on.
ONE MOMENT is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. The PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Make the print settings on the cameras monitor. g Go to Printing pictures (P.211).
If the screen is not displayed after several minutes, turn off the camera and start again from Step 1.

Printing pictures

When the camera is connected to a PictBridgecompatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes.

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.

Error codes

Control panel Monitor indication Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Corrective action Insert a card or insert a different card. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Use a different card. Insert a new card.

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

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.
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 easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.

Dual Auto Focus

An auto focus system that uses two different focus detection systems in combination. This camera uses the CCDs contrast detection system in combination with the specified sensors phase difference detection system, nullifying the shortcoming of each system.

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.

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).

Flash Bracket

A mount used to attach an external flash to the camera. Shadows on the subject can be changed by detaching the flash. The flash is used in combination with the flash cable.
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.

Lamp Lens barrier

(monitor) button Mode dial
Some camera models display this screen (shown right) on the monitor. When this screen appears, use the arrow pad to select PC and press the OK button.
The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click OK when the message saying that the installation is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a Removable Disk.
Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily. Select Copy pictures to folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard, then follow the on-screen instructions. You may also select take no action to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software users guide.
When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera
Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click My Computer from the Start menu.
Make sure the Removable Disk icon appears in the window. There may already be other Removable Disk icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another Removable Disk. If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly. Turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and connect again, or proceed to Confirming the USB driver is installed ( p.15) to make sure that the USB driver is fully installed.
Confirming the USB driver is installed
If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed.
Open My Computer and double-click the Control Panel icon. For users running Windows XP, open Control Panel from the Start menu.
The System window will appear. Click the Device Manager tab.
Confirm that OLYMPUS Digital Camera is in the Universal Serial Bus Controller category. If you cannot find the OLYMPUS Digital Camera, turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE start again from Confirming the USB driver is installed, and Users running Window Me/2000/XP start from Connecting the camera to the computer.