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CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITAL CAMERA
REFERENCE MANUAL
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C-720 Ultra Zoom
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
C-720 Ultra Zoom
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you
start to use your new camera, please read these instructions
carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to
your camera before taking important photographs.
REFERENCE MANUAL
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(JEITA).
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-720 Ultra Zoom
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
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Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Contents ..........................................................................P. 4
Chapter 1
Getting started P. 19
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide P. 32
Chapter 3
Using the menus P. 37
Chapter 4
Shooting basics P. 44
Chapter 5
Advanced shooting P. 65
Chapter 6
Adjusting image quality and exposure P. 78
Chapter 7
Playback P. 87
Chapter 8
Useful functions P. 104
Chapter 9
Print setting P. 120
Chapter 10
Miscellaneous P. 124
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C o n t e n t s
Names of parts ............................................................................10
Camera 10
Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information 12
Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information 14
Still picture playback information 14
Movie playback information 15
Viewfinder/Monitor indications
— Memory gauge & battery check 16
Memory gauge 16
Battery check 16
How to use this manual ................................................................17
Getting started 19
Attaching the strap ................................................................19
Loading the batteries ..............................................................21
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter 22
Card basics ..........................................................................25
Inserting/Removing the card 26
Power on/off ........................................................................27
Card check 28
Date/time setting ..................................................................29
Adjusting the diopter..............................................................31
Holding the camera................................................................31
C h a p t e r 1C h a p t e r 2
Quick-start guide 32
Taking still pictures ........................................................32
Recording movies ............................................................33
Viewing still pictures ........................................................34
Playing back movies ........................................................35
Erasing pictures ................................................................36
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Using the menus 37
What are the menus?............................................................37
How to use the menu ............................................................38
Modes & short cut menus ......................................................40
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) ..............................41
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) ............................43
Shooting basics 44
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial........................................44
Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting 47
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting 48
Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting 49
Using My Mode 50
How to use the shutter button ................................................50
Focusing ..............................................................................51
Auto focus 51
When Auto focus does not work
— Subjects that are difficult to focus on 52
Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are
not in the center of the frame 53
Taking still pictures ......................................54
Recording movies ............................................................56
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ..............................58
Digital zoom 59
C h a p t e r 3C h a p t e r 4
C o n t e n t s
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Flash shooting ......................................................................60
Auto-flash 60
Red-eye reduction flash 60
Fill-in flash 60
Flash off 61
Night scene flash & Night scene with red-eye
reduction flash 61
Using the flash 62
Flash intensity control 64
Advanced shooting 65
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area ..........................65
AE lock — Locking the exposure..............................................66
Macro mode setting — Taking close-up pictures ......................68
Self-timer shooting ................................................................70
Sequential shooting................................................................71
Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting 71
Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a
different exposure for each frame 72
Panorama shooting ................................................................75
Taking two-in-one pictures ......................................................77
C h a p t e r 4C h a p t e r 5
C o n t e n t s
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Adjusting image quality and
exposure 78
Record mode ........................................................................78
Selecting record modes 78
ISO sensitivity ........................................................................82
Exposure compensation ..........................................................84
White balance ......................................................................85
Sharpness..............................................................................86
Contrast ................................................................................86
Playback 87
Playing back still pictures ........................................................87
Single-frame playback 87
Quick View 87
Slide-show ............................................................................88
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY ......................................89
MOVIE PLAYBACK 90
INDEX 91
Close-up playback ................................................................93
Picture rotation ......................................................................94
Index display ........................................................................95
Selecting the number of pictures 96
Editing still pictures ................................................................97
Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures 97
Resizing pictures 98
Protect ..................................................................................99
Erasing pictures ..................................................................100
Single-frame erase 100
All-frame erase 101
Formatting cards ..................................................................102
Playback on a TV ................................................................103
C h a p t e r 6C h a p t e r 7
C o n t e n t s
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Useful functions 104
All reset — Saving the cameras settings ..............................104
Custom button......................................................................105
Setting the custom button 105
Using the custom button 106
Shortcut ..............................................................................107
Setting the shortcut menu 108
Using the shortcut menu 109
MY MODE SETUP ................................................................110
Information display ............................................................113
Monitor brightness adjustment ..............................................114
Turning off the beep sound....................................................114
Rec View ............................................................................115
Sleep timer ..........................................................................116
Battery save mode................................................................116
File name ............................................................................117
Pixel Mapping ....................................................................119
Print setting 120
How to print pictures ............................................................120
Applying print reserve to a card............................................122
C h a p t e r 8Chap t e r 9
C o n t e n t s
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Miscellaneous 124
Troubleshooting....................................................................124
User maintenance ................................................................131
After use 131
Cleaning the camera 131
Error codes..........................................................................132
Menu maps ........................................................................134
Menu functions & factory default settings ............................137
Modes & Shooting functions..................................................138
Specifications ......................................................................140
Glossary of terms ................................................................142
Index ..................................................................................145
C h a p t e r 1 0
C o n t e n t s
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Camera
Mode dial ( , ,P/A/S/M, , , , , ) (P. 44–46)
Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 58)
Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / ) (P. 93, 95)
Shutter button (P. 50)
Flash switch ( )
(P. 62)
Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 65, 68)
Print button ( ) (P. 122)
DRIVE button (P. 71)
Erase button ( ) (P. 36, 100)
Flash mode button ( / ) (P. 62)
Protect button ( ) (P. 99)
Diopter adjustment dial (P. 31)
Viewfinder (P. 31) Card access lamp
(P. 51)
Monitor (P. 12)
POWER switch
(P. 27)
Arrow pad
(ÑñÉí)
(P. 38, 87)
AE lock button
(P. 66)
Custom button
( )
(P. 105)
Rotation button
( ) (P. 94)
OK/Menu button ( ) (P. 37)
Monitor button ( ) (P. 55)
Names of parts
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Camera (Cont.)
Flash (P. 62)
Self-timer lamp (P. 70)
Card cover
(P. 26)
Strap eyelet (P. 19)
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack (P. 103)
Connector cover (P. 103)
USB connector
DC-IN jack (P. 23)
Battery compartment cover (P. 21)
Battery
compartment
lock (P. 21)
Tripod socket
Names of parts
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications —
Shooting information
The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to
display. ~Information display (P. 113)
The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.*
*The illustrations show examples of
indications displayed in the P mode.
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF: The
information below is displayed
constantly in the shooting mode.
(After closing the menu, the
information which appears in the ON
mode (illustrated to the right) is
displayed for approx. 3 seconds,
then disappears.)
When INF O is set to ON: The
information below is displayed
constantly in the shooting mode.
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
8
$
9
!
0
@
#
%
^
&
ISO 100
Items Indications Ref. page
1Shooting mode , P, A, S, M, P. 44
, , ,
2Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 P. 47, 49
3Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 P. 48, 49
4Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 84
Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0 P. 49
5AF target mark P. 50
6Number of storable 24/24" P. 32, 54,
still pictures 78
Seconds remaining
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)
Items Indications Ref. page
7Record mode TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2 P. 78
8Memory gauge P. 16
9Battery check P. 16
0AE lock AEL P. 66
!Drive mode , , , BKT P. 71
@White balance , , , P. 85
#ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 82
$Green lamp O P. 32
%Flash stand-by Lights. P. 63
Camera movement Blinks.
warning
Flash charge Blinks.
^Flash mode , , , , P. 60
&Spot metering/ , , P. 65, 68
Macro mode
Names of parts
$
9
!
0
@
#
%
^
&
ISO 100
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
8
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Items Indications Ref. page
1Battery check P. 16
2Print reserve P. 122
3Number of prints x1 – x10 P. 123
4Protect P. 99
5Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 78
6Date 02. 09. 12 P. 29
7Time 12:30 P. 29
8Frame number 20 –
9Number of pixels 1984x1488, 1600x1200, P. 79
(resolution setting) 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
0Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 P. 47, 49
!Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 P. 48, 49
@Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 84
#White balance , , , P. 85
$ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 82
%File number 100 – 0020 P. 117
Viewfinder/Monitor indications
Playback information
INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to
display. ~Information display (P. 113)
Still picture playback information
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
HQ
02.09.12 12:30
20
HQ
SIZE: 1984x1488
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
ISO100
02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100 0020
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.)
Items Indications Ref. page
1Battery check P. 16
2Movie mark P. 35
3Protect P. 99
4Frame number 20 –
5Record mode HQ, SQ P. 78
6Number of pixels 320x240, 160x120 P. 79
7White balance , , , P. 85
8Date ’02. 09. 12 P. 29
9Time 12:30 P. 29
0File number During movie playback, P. 117
the recording time
appears as follows:
The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and
displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear
when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function (P. 87,
90).
Note
Total recording
time
0" / 15"
Playing time
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
Movie playback information
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HQ
SIZE: 320x240
02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100 0020
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications
Memory gauge & battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as
follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
Battery check
Lights.
(green)
Remaining power
level: high
Lights.
(red)
Remaining power level:
low. Replace with a new
battery.
No indication
Remaining power level:
exhausted. BATTERY
EMPTY is displayed.
Replace with a new battery.
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the
camera is storing a picture on the SmartMedia card. The memory gauge
indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When
the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any
more shots.
When taking still pictures
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.
Wait.Wait.Wait.
When recording movies
During shooting (Gauge lit).
Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.
Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory
gauge is fully lit.
Shoot.
If you continue shooting
Wait.
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
Names of parts
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Chapter 4
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T T TCAMERA P/A/S/M S.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~“How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
2To set a faster
sh utt er sp eed,
press Ñ.To set a slower shutter
speed, press ñ.
If the shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears. TPress ñto set the shutter speed slower.
appears. TPress Ñto set the shutter speed faster.
Shutter speed
Mode dial
setting
Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
(For Night Scene [ ] or Night Scene with Red-Eye Reduction [ ] flash:
2 to 1/1000 sec.)
Shutter speed setting Shutter priority shooting
How to use this manual
The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating
procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when
operating the camera.
Example 1
If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step.
Ñ ñ É í, , and used in instructions correspond to
the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
Ñ
ñ
Éí
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How to use this manual (Cont.)
Chapter 8
Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting
or playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information
is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 12
to 15.
When INFO is OFF When INFO is ON
Mode dial
setting
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TSETUP INFO
TON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
: Press to display the top menu. Pressing Éturns
INFO on.
~“ ”How to use the menu (P. 38)
All shooting information is displayed.
To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press again to bring up the top
menu and press É.
HQ
SIZE: 1984x1488
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
ISO100
02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100 0020
Example 2
Shows the modes that the function can be used with. You can set the
mode dial to any of the positions shown.
How to use the menu is shown here. Set the functions in the menus in the order of
these arrows. Before using the menus, read Using the Menus”, Chapter 3 for
details.
1Attach the string to the lens cap; Pull
the string loop through the hole in the
lens cap. Put the other end of the
string through the string loop.
2Thread the strap through the camera’s
strap eyelet. It can only enter from the
monitor side.
3Thread the strap Athrough the string
loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1).
4Thread the rest of the strap
(which you will have around
your neck) through the
strap loop that has already
gone through the eyelet.
Pull on the strap in the
camera’s strap eyelet to
make sure it is securely
fastened.
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Attaching the strap
Monitor
Camera strap eyelet
A
Chapter 1
Getting started
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Chapter 1
Attaching the strap (Cont.)
5Pull out the end of the strap from the
ring attached to the strap.
Pull the end of the strap to remove it
from the stopper and adjust the strap
length.
6When you have a length that you like,
thread the end of the strap through the
stopper. Thread the end of the strap
through the ring while pulling on the
strap to keep it from loosening.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily
catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If
the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus
is not responsible for any damages.
Note
Stopper
Ring
Ring
Stopper
1Make sure the camera is turned off;
The monitor is off.
The viewfinder is off.
The lens is not extended.
2Slide the battery compartment lock on
the battery compartment cover in the
direction of .
3Slide the battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow (A) with
your fingertip and open it (B).
Do not use your fingernail, as this could
result in injury.
4Insert the batteries in the direction
shown in the illustration.
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries
This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries,
NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
Important:
CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.
Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
When using AA
(R6) batteries
When using
CR-V3 lithium
battery packs
Battery alignment
AB
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably
shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery
compartment as this may cause the terminals to become dirty.
Note
In addition to the batteries provided, the following types of battery or AC
adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
Lithium battery pack
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has an exceptionally long service life, it
is convenient when traveling. The CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be
charged.
Rechargeable batteries
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. In addition, the
low-temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter
5Close the battery compartment cover,
then press it down (C) and slide it in
the opposite direction of the arrow
printed on it (D).
When pressing the battery compartment
cover shut, be sure to press the center
of the cover, as it may be difficult to
close properly by pressing the edge.
Make sure the cover is completely
closed.
6Slide the battery compartment lock on
the battery compartment cover in the
direction of .
C
D
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,
which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you
can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending
on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use this type of
battery only when you have no other choices available. Turn off the monitor
whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your
digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC
adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image
downloads.
Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the
camera is being used.
Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.
Power plug
AC adapter
AC wall outlet
DC-IN jack (Black)
Connection cord plug
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
● The lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
● If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, image
data will be corrupted. It is recommended that you use the optional AC
adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not disconnect or connect
the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.
● Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.
This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
When the monitor is turned on.
Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
Repeated power zoom adjustments.
When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time.
When communicating with a PC.
● Carefully read the “GENERAL PRECAUTIONS” included in the package
and the AC adapters instructions before use.
● When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC
adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does
not charge batteries that may be in the camera, it only provides power to
the camera.
● Do not remove or load batteries and/or do not disconnect or connect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could damage the
camera’s settings or functions.
Note
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Chapter 1
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.
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)
1Contact area
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal
read contact.
2Write-protect area
Attach the provided write-protect seal when you
want to protect your data from accidental
erasure or overwriting.
3Index area
Use the provided index label to indicate the
card’s contents.
1
2
3
● 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. 28, 102).
● Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storage temperature:
–20°C to 65°C (–4°F to 149°F); 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.
Note
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Chapter 1
Card basics (Cont.)
1Make sure the camera is turned off;
● The monitor is off.
● The viewfinder is off.
● The lens is not extended.
2Open the card cover.
3 Inserting the card
Insert the card as far as it will go in the
direction shown in the illustration.
● There is an arrow inside the card cover,
indicating the direction in which the card
should be inserted.
● 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
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull
it out in the direction of the arrow.
4Close the card cover securely until it
clicks.
Inserting/Removing the card
● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or
disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use or the
camera is communicating with a computer. Doing so could destr oy all
data on the card.
● Destroyed data cannot be restored.
Note
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Chapter 1
1Before turning the camera on, press
the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
2Press the power switch to turn on the
camera.
● The lens moves out when the mode dial
is not set to .
● The viewfinder turns on.
● To turn off the camera, press the power
switch again.
● If the date/time has been returned to the
factory default setting, "Y/M/D" appears
on the monitor ( ~P. 29).
Power on/off
Power switch
Lens cap
● To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the Sleep mode
after about 1 minute of non-operation. The camera activates again as
soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. Sleep time interval
can be set in the P/A/S/M and modes (P. 116).
● To minimize power consumption when using the camera, set BATTERY
SAVE to ON (P. 116).
TIPS
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Chapter 1
Power on/off (Cont.)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.
Indications
Card error indication
TIPS
There is no card in the camera or the card
is not locked into place.
T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,
remove it and insert it again.
There is a problem with the card.
T Use a different card.
The card cannot record, play back or erase
pictures.
T Format the card.
1Press ñto select FORMAT, then
press .
The FORMAT screen appears.
2Press Ñto select YES, then press
to start formatting.
When formatting is complete, the
camera is ready for shooting.
Formatting erases all data saved on the
card.
FORMAT
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
Card check
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Chapter 1
1Set the mode dial to , then press
the POWER switch to turn on the
camera.
● Be sure to take off the lens cap before
you turn the camera on (P. 27).
2Press . (P. 37)
● The monitor turns on automatically and
the top menu appears.
3Press on the arrow pad to select .Ñ
4When is selected on the screen,
press Ññ to select the date format.
● Select any one of the following formats:
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
● This step and the following steps show the
procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
CARD SETUP
Date/time setting
It is possible to set the date/time of the camera’s built-in clock. Since the date
and time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly.
P/A /S /M
Mode dial
Arrow pad
POWER switch
button
screen
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT SET
SET
SET
SETSET
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
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Chapter 1
Date/time setting (Cont.)
5Press to move to the year (Y) setting.í
6Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press íto move to
the month (M) setting.
● Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
● To move back to the previous setting, press É.
7Press .
● For a more accurate setting, don't press
until the clock hits 00 seconds. The
clock starts when you press the button.
8To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch.
● The lens retracts.
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT SET
SET
SET
SETSET
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT SET
SET
SET
SETSET
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
● The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off,
unless they are readjusted.
● The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for
approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.
● The date/time setting may be canceled if the camera has stopped operating
because of a dead battery, etc.
Note
The first two digits of the year
cannot be changed.
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Adjusting the diopter
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your
sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the strap
away from the lens and flash.
Correct
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Lens
Do not hold this part
of the lens.
Top view
Holding the camera
Flash
Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on the
camera. Turn the diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly.
Viewfinder
AF target
mark
Diopter adjustment dial
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide
32
Point the camera towards a
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder.
2
To focus on the subject, press the shutter
button halfway, slowly and gently.
● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights
up.
To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way
(fully).
● If the flash is up, it will fire automatically when required (P. 60).
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on
the card.
Taking still pictures
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and
press the POWER switch.
1
3
4
Card access lamp
● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or
disconnect an optional AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking.
Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you
have just taken.
Note
P/A/S/M
Green lamp
Flash switch
Power switch
Number of storable
still pictures (P. 78)
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Chapter 2
Press the shutter button halfway.
● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp
blinks once.
Press the shutter button all the way to start
recording.
● During movie recording, lights in red.
Press the shutter button all the way again to stop recording.
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts writing the movie to
the card.
● If the displayed seconds remaining reach 0, shooting finishes
automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card (P. 56).
3
4
5
Recording movies
Seconds remaining
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and press
the POWER switch.
1
Point the camera towards a
subject while viewing through
the viewfinder.
2
AF target mark
Card access lamp
P/A/S/M
Power switch
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Chapter 2
Display the desired pictures
using the arrow pad.
● Pictures indicated by are
movie frames. ~“Playing back
movies on page 35.
2
Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind.
Displays the next picture.
Displays the previous picture.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
Viewing still pictures
Set the mode dial to
(playback mode) and
press the POWER switch.
1
Zoom lever
Turning the zoom
lever towards
T: Enlarges the
picture (P. 93).
W: Displays multiple
pictures at the
same time (P. 95).
● If the camera is not operated for over 3 minutes when the monitor is on, the
monitor turns off automatically. To turn the monitor on again, press any
button.
Note
Press to avoid
accidentally erasing
images.
To cancel protection,
press again (P. 99).
HQ
Power switch
Protect mark
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Chapter 2
Press Ñon the arrow pad to
select MOVIE PLAY.
Press Ññ to select MOVIE
PLAYBACK on the MOVIE
PLAY screen.
● To exit MOVIE PLAY screen,
press É.
3
Playing back movies
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
INDEXINDEX
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLAY
Y
Y
YY
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCELCANCEL SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
Display the movie frame (picture with ) you want to play back.
~See steps 1 and 2 on page 34.
1
4
Press to start Playback.
● When playback finishes, the screen returns to the beginning of the
movie.
● If is pressed again when the movie playback is finished, the MOVIE
PLAYBACK screen appears. To exit the movie playback mode and return
to the MOVIE PLAY screen, press Ññ to select EXIT, then press .
5
Press .
● The top menu appears.
2
Press to avoid
accidentally erasing images.
To cancel protection, press
again (P. 99).
● The card access lamp blinks while movie data is being accessed. This may
take a few seconds.
Note
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Chapter 2
When the ERASE screen
appears, press Ñto select YES.
To cancel erasure, press ñ on
the arrow pad to select NO, and
press or the button.
3
Erasing pictures
ERASE
YES
N O
N O
N O
N O
N O
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT GO
GO
GO
GOGO
Display the picture you want to erase. See steps 1 and 2 on~
page 34.
1
Press the (erase) button.
2
Press to erase the picture.
4
Make sure the card is not write-protected. If the card is write-protected, you
will not be able to erase pictures.
Note
Chapter 3
Using the Menus
37
What Are the Menus?
When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, the menu
that appears on the monitor is generally called the top menu. Many
functions of this camera are accessed using the menus. Below, we’ll explain
how the camera’s menus work, using examples of menus displayed in the
P/A/S/M mode. The top menu varies depending on the mode. ~“Modes &
short cut menus” (P. 40)
Press .
WB
ISO
MODE MENU
PICTURE
CAM
SET
CARD
WB
WB
WB
WBWB
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESSSHARPNESS
HQ
SQ1
SQ1
SQ1
SQ1SQ1
SQ2
SQ2
SQ2
SQ2SQ2
TIFF
TIFF
TIFF
TIFFTIFF
SHQ
SHQ
SHQ
SHQSHQ
PICSET
CARD
ISO
ISO
ISO
ISOISO
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/MP/A/S/M
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGITAL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
P
P
PP
1.0 x3
1.0 x3
1.0 x3
1.0 x31.0 x3
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFOFF
CAMERA
BKT
BKT
BKT
BKTBKT
The top menu appears.
Use the arrow pad to
display the menus.
Short cut menus MODE MENU
Take you directly to the setting
screens.
Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen, and let you
select items by pressing Ññ.
The short cut menus can be replaced
only when the mode dial is set to
P/A/S/M or . ~Setting the short
cut menu (P. 107)
Lets you set various functions such as
the white balance, etc.
Contains menu items. These are
grouped according to function under 4
tabs.
Select the CAMERA, PICTURE,
CARD or SETUP tab by pressing
Ññ. The menu for the selected tab
menu appears.
Tab
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How to use the menu
1Press to display the top
menu. Press í.2Press Ññ to select a tab and
press í.
WB
ISO
MODE MENU
PICTURE
CAM
SET
CARD
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTO
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQHQ
1984x1488
1984x1488
1984x1488
1984x14881984x1488
WB
WB
WB
WBWB
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESSSHARPNESS
PICSET
CARD
ISO
ISO
ISO
ISOISO
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/MP/A/S/M
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGITAL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
P
P
PP
1.0 x3
1.0 x3
1.0 x3
1.0 x31.0 x3
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFOFF
CAMERA
BKT
BKT
BKT
BKTBKT
CAM
SET
PIC
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
CARD
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFOFF
ON
ON
ON
ONON
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEWREC VIEW
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESETALL RESET
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
ON
ON
ON
ONON
ON
ON
ON
ONON
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
P/A/S/M top menu
CAM: CAMERA
Functions for shooting: selecting
drive modes, using digital zoom,
etc.
PIC: PICTURE
Functions for adjusting images:
selecting record modes, adjusting
white balance, etc.
In the , , , or
mode, the PICTURE tab is not
available.
CARD: CARD
Card functions, such as
formatting.
SET: SETUP
Functions for changing camera
settings: date and time, shortcut
settings, etc.
CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
Pressing É
returns to the
tab selection.
¥
˙
¥
˙
¥
˙
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How to use the menu (Cont.)
3Press Ññ to select an item
and press í.4Press Ññ to select the setting.
Press to save the setting.
To go back to shooting, press
.
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ALL RESET
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFOFF
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEWREC VIEW
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
ON
ON
ON
ONON
ON
ON
ON
ONON
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESETALL RESET
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFOFF
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEWREC VIEW
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
ON
ON
ON
ONON
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFOFF
ON
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEWREC VIEW
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESETALL RESET
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ONON
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEW
REC VIEWREC VIEW
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESET
ALL RESETALL RESET
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
¥
˙
¥
˙
The green frame moves to the
selected item. Pressing Éor
returns to the
item selection.
● Not all items can be selected. The items that can be selected depend on the
status of the camera and the settings. For example, in the mode, you
cannot select 2 in 1 in the CAMERA tab category.
● If you press the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is displayed,
you can take pictures with the currently selected settings.
● If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set All Reset
to OFF. ~ “All reset — Saving the camera’s settings” ( P. 104)
Note
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Chapter 3
Modes & Shortcut Menus
CARD SETUP
top menu
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
WB
ISO
MODE MENU
WB
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
INFO
top menu
(for still pictures)
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
top menu
(for movies)
Sets the date and time. P. 29
DIGITAL ZOOM The optical zoom can be extended to a P. 59
maximum of approx. 24x.
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal P. 82
camera film).
Sets the record mode. P. 78
CARD SETUP Formats the card. P. 102
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according P. 85
to the light source.
Runs through all saved pictures one after P. 88
another.
MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. You can also make P. 89
indexes of still-shots from movies.
INFO Changes the amount of shooting P. 113
information displayed on the viewfinder/monitor.
top menu
(same as in or )
P/A/S/M top menu
(same as in )
(movie) top menu
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions
(shooting)
CAMERA tab
PICSET
CARD
ISO
ISO
ISO
ISOISO
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/M
P/A/S/MP/A/S/M
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGIT
DIGIT
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
P
P
PP
1.0 x3
1.0 x3
1.0 x3
1.0 x31.0 x3
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFOFF
CAMERA
BKT
BKT
BKT
BKTBKT
In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a
tab and display the associated menu items.
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal P. 82
camera film) from AUTO/100/200/400.
P/A/S/M Exposure mode can be selected from P. 44
P ( Program auto), A (Aperture priority auto),
S (Shutter priority auto), or M (Manual mode).
Adjusts the flash intensity for different shooting P. 64
conditions.
BKT Sets the conditions for Auto bracketing. P. 72
DIGITAL ZOOM The maximum optical zoom (8x) can be P. 59
extended even more by the 3x digital zoom,
making possible up to approx. 24x zoom.
PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with P. 75
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand card.
2 in 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession P. 77
and stores them as a single picture.
PICTURE tab
Sets the record mode resolution. P. 78
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according P. 85
to the light source.
SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of images. P. 86
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of images. P. 86
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PICTURE tab
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.)
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats cards. P. 102
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 104
settings when you turn off the power.
INFO Changes the amount of shooting information P. 113
displayed on the viewfinder/monitor.
Turns off the beep sound (used for warnings, P. 114
etc.).
REC VIEW Selects whether to display images while P. 115
saving them to a card.
MY MODE Customizes settings, which are activated in P. 110
SETUP the mode.
SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. P. 116
FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of P. 117
images to be saved.
PIXEL Checks the CCD and image processing P. 119
MAPPING circuit for errors.
Adjusts the brightness of the P. 114
viewfinder/monitor.
Sets the date and time. P. 29
BATTERY SAVE Enables camera operation with reduced P. 116
power consumption.
SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently-used functions as P. 107
shortcut menus on the top menu.
CUSTOM Lets you assign a frequently used function P. 105
BUTTON to the camera’s custom button.
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions
(playback)
When a still picture is played back, the MODE MENU has 3 tabs. When a
movie is played back, the MODE MENU has 2 tabs. Press Ññ to select a
tab and display the associated menu items. The EDIT tab is not available
during movie playback.
CARD
SET
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
CARD SETUP
EDIT
SET
CARD
SEPIA
SEPIA
SEPIA
SEPIASEPIA
BLACK&WHITE
BLACK&WHITE
BLACK&WHITE
BLACK&WHITE
BLACK&WHITE
During movie playbackDuring still picture playback
EDIT tab
BLACK&WHITE Creates black and white pictures. P. 97
SEPIA Creates sepia-toned pictures. P. 97
Makes the file size smaller. P. 98
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats cards (FORMAT), or erases all P. 102
images in the card (ALL ERASE).
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 104
settings when you turn off the power.
Turns off the beep sound (used for warning, P. 114
etc.).
Adjusts the brightness of the P. 114
viewfinder/monitor.
Sets the date and time. P. 29
Selects the number of frames in the index P. 96
display.
Chapter 4
Shooting basics
44
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial
Set the mode dial to any of the following positions and press the
POWER switch.
Shooting mode:
, , , , P/A/S/M, ,
● The camera turns on and the lens
automatically extends.
● P/A/S/M mode setting:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T T TCAMERA P/A/S/M P, A, S or
M. Press . Press again to cancel
the menu. ~“How to use the menu”
(P. 38)
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manual
adjustments. The camera sets optimal focusing and exposure. Suitable for
simple shooting.
Sports shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as a sports scene or moving
vehicles) without blurring. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
conditions.
Landscape-Portrait shooting
Suitable for taking photos both your subject and the background. The picture
is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus.
The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features
an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically
sets the optimal shooting conditions.
P/A/S/M Program/Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual
shooting
When the mode dial is set to P/A/S/M, the following items can be set with the
menus:
P/A/S/M
Mode dial
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Chapter 4
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
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.
A (Aperture priority shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F value), you will force the
camera to 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. 47)
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
picture you want.
~“Shutter speed setting” (P. 48)
Aperture (F value) is decreased. Aperture (F value) is increased.
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.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
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. 49)
My Mode
Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP (in the menu’s
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, or M. Settings can be specified with the camera’s setting
menus.
The shortcut menu can also include different items than the shortcut menus in
the P/A/S/M mode.
~“MY MODE SETUP” (P. 110)
Movie record
Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed
automatically. Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is
pressed halfway. You cannot record movies with sound.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T T TCAMERA P/A/S/M A.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~“How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
2To increase the
aperture value (F
value), press Ñ.To decrease the aperture
value (F value), press ñ.
If the aperture value is displayed in red
The aperture you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears. T Press ñto decrease the aperture value.
appears. T Press Ñto increase the aperture value.
Green:
The aperture setting will provide
optimum exposure.
Red:
The aperture setting is unsuitable for
optimum exposure.
Zoom position Value
Wide (W) f2.8* – f7.1
Tele (T) f3.4* – f7.1
Mode dial
setting
*Open-aperture (the widest aperture
setting) depends on the zoom position.
● 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 1/250 sec. in the maximum
telephoto, and can never go slower.
Note
Aperture setting Aperture priority shooting
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Chapter 4
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T T TCAMERA P/A/S/M S.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~“How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
2To set a faster
shutter speed,
press Ñ.To set a slower shutter
speed, press ñ.
If the shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears. T Press ñto set the shutter speed slower.
appears. T Press Ñto set the shutter speed faster.
Shutter speed
Mode dial
setting
Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
(For Night Scene [ ] or Night Scene with Red-Eye Reduction [ ] flash:
2 to 1/1000 sec.)
Shutter speed setting Shutter priority shooting
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Shooting mode setting Mode dial (Cont.)
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T T TCAMERA P/A/S/M M.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~“How to use the
menu (P. 38)
2To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.
To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
To increase the aperture
value (F value), press
É.
To decrease the aperture
value (F value), press í.
Exposure differential
● The difference (ranging from 3.0 to +3.0) 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 than –3.0 or more than +3.0,
the exposure differential appears in red.
F value: W T f2.8 *– f7.1
T T f3.4 *– f7.1
Shutter speed: 8 to 1/1000 sec.
Aperture (F value) Shutter speed
Exposure
differential
Mode dial
setting
* Open-aperture (the widest aperture setting) depends on the zoom position.
Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting
● To avoid camera movement, we recommend use of a tripod for any effect
which uses a slow shutter speed.
Note
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Shooting mode setting Mode dial (Cont.)
1Point the camera towards the subject.
Place the AF target mark on the
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder.
Press the shutter button gently
(halfway).
● When the focus and brightness (exposure)
are locked, the green lamp lights.
Viewfinder
AF target mark
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. ~“MY MODE
SETUP” (P. 110)
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T T TCAMERA P/A/S/M P, A, S
or M. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~“How to use the
menu (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
How to use the shutter button
Using My Mode
● Although the settings you are using can be saved, the zoom position you
are currently using will not be saved.
Note
Green lamp
Shutter button
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Chapter 4
How to use the shutter button (Cont.)
2Press the shutter button all the way.
, , , , P/A/S/M, or
mode: The camera starts storing your
pictures on the card. While pictures are
being stored, the card access lamp blinks.
mode: The camera starts recording a
movie.
3ONLY for the (movie record) mode
To stop recording, press the shutter
button all the way again.
● The card access lamp blinks and the
camera starts storing the movie on the
card. You cannot record another movie
until the card access lamp stops blinking.
Card access lamp
Focusing
When you place the AF target mark on a
subject and press the shutter button halfway,
the green lamp lights. This means that
focusing is being performed automatically. If
the green lamp blinks, focusing is not correct.
If this happens, use Focus lock (P. 53).
Viewfinder
AF target mark
Focusing
Auto focus
Green lamp
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Focusing (Cont.)
3 4Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subjects
Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to
lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame
the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button (P. 53).
Hold the camera vertically, half-press
the shutter button and hold it down to
lock the focus. Re-position the
camera horizontally, compose the
picture and then fully press the
shutter button to take the picture
(P. 53) .
5Subjects with no vertical lines
1 2Subjects with low contrast Subjects in excessively bright
light in the center of the frame
Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run
into problems, try the procedure below.
Conditions 1 2 5, and
Auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp may blink.
Conditions 3 4and
Auto focus may not work properly even when the green lamp lights when you
press the shutter button down halfway.
When Auto focus does not work
— Subjects that are difficult to focus on
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2Compose your picture (point the
camera towards the subject) while
keeping the shutter button pressed
halfway.
3Press the shutter button all the way.
1Position the AF target
mark over the subject.
Press the shutter button
halfway to lock the focus.
If the subject of your composition is not within
the AF target mark and focusing is not
possible (as illustrated to the right), try the
following:
AF target mark
● The green lamp blinks.
TFocus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the
shutter button and position your subject again. Repeat step 1 until the
green lamp lights up without blinking.
TIPS
Brightness
(exposure) is also
locked and the
green lamp lights.
Mode dial
setting
Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are not in the
center of the frame
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1Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AF
target mark.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
● When the focus and brightness
(exposure) are locked, the green lamp
lights.
● To warn you of camera shake, will
blink. In this case, press the (flash)
switch to pop up the flash (P. 63).
● If the (flash stand-by) mark lights,
the flash will fire automatically.
3Press the shutter button all the way.
● The bottom of the memory gauge lights, the card access lamp blinks, and
the camera begins storing pictures on the card.
● Number of still pictures that can be stored on a 16 MB card T
HQ record mode (1984 x 1488):Approx. 21
SQ2 record mode (640 x 480 NORMAL): Approx. 99
Number of storable
still pictures
AF target mark
Memory gauge
Mode dial
setting
Taking still pictures
Card access lamp
Green lamp
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Taking still pictures (Cont.)
● How to use the monitor
TPress the (monitor) button. The monitor turns on automatically.
● The green lamp blinks.
TIf you want to get as close as approximately 0.1 m (0.3 ft) in the
maximum W position or 1 m (3.2 ft) in the maximum T position to your
subject, put the camera into the macro mode (P. 68).
TDepending on the subject, focus and exposure (brightness) may not
be locked (P. 52).
● How to brighten/darken the viewfinder and/or monitor
TAdjust the brightness in the setting (P. 114).
● The monitor does not turn on.
TIf the camera is not used for over 30 sec., the monitor turns off. If you
operate the shutter button or zoom lever, the monitor turns on again.
● How to automatically check the picture you have just taken
TSet REC VIEW to ON (P. 115).
● Vertical lines on the viewfinder/monitor make it hard to see the
image.
TBright light (such as direct sunlight) may cause vertical lines to appear
on the viewfinder/monitor. This is not a malfunction.
TIPS
● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If the button is
pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred.
● Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the
camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed.
● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or
disconnect an AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so
could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just
taken.
Note
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Recording movies
1Point the camera towards a subject,
and place the subject on the AF target.
● When the mode dial is set to , the
total recording time is shown. Total
recording time depends on the memory
capacity of the card.
2Press the shutter button all the way to
start recording.
● The number of seconds remaining
appear.
● When the subject is in focus, the green
lamp blinks once.
● During movie recording, lights in
red.
Seconds remaining*
* The displayed seconds
remaining shows the time you
can shoot after pressing the
shutter button.
Mode dial
setting
Green lamp
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Recording movies (Cont.)
3Press the shutter button all the way to stop
recording.
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera
begins storing the movie on the card. You
cannot record another movie as long as the
card access lamp is blinking.
● When the card access lamp stops blinking,
the camera has finished writing the movie to
the card. If there is any space left on the
card, the number of seconds remaining is
displayed. You can start shooting another
movie.
● When the remaining time displayed has been used up, shooting stops
automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card. This
will happen regardless of whether or not you press the shutter button to
stop shooting.
● Shooting is not possible.
TShooting is not possible while the camera is saving pictures to the
card. When the memory gauge goes off, you can take another shot.
TIPS
Card access lamp
● During movie recording, the flash and optical zoom cannot be used. To use
zoom, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON (P. 59).
Note
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Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 8x magnification (optical
zoom limit, equivalent to 40 mm-320 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining
the digital zoom with the 8x optical zoom, zoom magnification up to approx.
24x is possible.
Zoom in on a subject
(telephoto)
Press the zoom lever toward T to
zoom in.
Shoot a wider view picture
(wide-angle)
Press the zoom lever toward W
to zoom out.
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle
shooting
Zoom lever
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Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.)
● The optical zoom cannot be used in the mode. To use zoom, set
DIGITAL ZOOM to ON.
● Images captured with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
● Camera movement is likely to happen at higher magnifications. Stabilize the
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.
Note
Digital zoom ON
The cursor
moves on the
zoom indicator
according to
the zoom
magnification.
Factory default setting: OFF
Indicates digital zoom
Indicates optical zoom
Zoom area
1: In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press
. Press again to cancel the menu.
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA
T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
~ How to use the menu (P. 38)
2Press the zoom lever towards T.
● The zoom bar appears.
Mode dial
setting
Digital zoom
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You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lighting conditions and the
effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted
using the flash intensity control (P. 64).
The flash modes are as follows:
Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
This mode significantly reduces
the phenomenon of red-eye
by emitting about 10 pre-
flashes before firing the regular
flash. This mode works the
same as the auto-flash except
for the pre-flashes.
Flash shooting
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
The flash fires regardless of
available light. This mode is
useful for eliminating shadows
on the subjects face or for
correcting the color shift
produced by artificial lighting
(especially fluorescent light).
Auto-flash
Red-eye reduction flash
● After the pre-flash, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released,
so do not move the camera and hold it firmly after the pre-flash.
● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the
preflashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical
characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
Note
Fill-in flash
● Fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
Note
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
When the flash is pushed back in the camera, the flash is in the Off mode.
The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in
situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when
you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Night scene (front curtain):
Regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully
opens. This is called front curtain.
Night scene with red-eye reduction flash:
Select this mode when you want to use the Night scene flash, but want to
minimize red-eye. For example, when taking a picture of someone against a
brightly lit night-time background.
Designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash,
shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent blurring from
camera movement. But when shooting a night scene background, fast shutter
speeds can make the background too dark. Night scene flash and Night
scene with red-eye reduction flash allow you to combine a slow shutter speed
for the background with a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is
slow, make sure you stabilize the camera using a tripod. Otherwise, camera
movement may cause the image to be blurred.
Shutter speed: 2 to 1/1000 sec.
Flash off
Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations
when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
Note
Night scene flash & Night scene with red-eye
reduction flash
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
1Press the (flash) switch.
● The flash pops up.
2Press the (flash mode) button/
repeatedly until the desired flash mode
indication appears.
● The flash mode changes as follows (if all
modes are available):
● If / is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
● To de-activate the flash (Flash Off mode ), push the flash back into the
camera.
3Press the shutter button halfway.
● When the flash is ready to fire, the
(flash stand-by) mark lights.
4Press the shutter button all the way.
● The flash fires.
Mode dial
setting
Flash working range
W (max.): Approx. 0.1 m – 5.5 m (0.3 ft – 18 ft)
T (max.): Approx. 1.0 m – 4.5 m (3.2 ft – 15 ft)
Using the flash
P/A/S/M
Auto-flash/ /
No indication
/
/ /
When selecting/When shooting
Flash mode button
Flash switch
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
: Available, – : Not available : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shooting
mode is selected. See the P/A/S/M column.
● The flash is up, but does not fire.
TFlash does not fire in the following situations:
When shooting a bright subject, in the movie record mode, during
Sequential shooting ( * *, , BKT) (P. 71, 72), during Panorama
shooting (P. 75).
* Red-eye reduction flash and Night scene with red-eye reduction flash are not
available.
● The (flash stand-by) mark blinks.
TThe flash is charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button.
When the mark stops blinking, press it again.
● Camera movement warning (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in)
When (camera shake warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its
current level. This helps prevent camera movement problems (shutter
speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom
magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter
speed accordingly.
Zoom position & Shutter speed
W (max.): 1/30 sec., T (max.): 1/250 sec.
TIPS
● The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially
with wide-angle shooting. Check the image on the monitor.
● If a conversion lens is attached to the camera, the flash is disabled.
Note
Mode
Flash mode
Auto-flash
P/A/S/M
PA S M *
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
+1/3EV
Less bright Normal flash
intensity More bright
You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.
In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission.
Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when
increased contrast is desired.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TCAMERA . To increase the
light emission, press Ñ. To decrease the light emission, press ñ. To
complete the setting, press . ~ How to use the menu (P. 38)
Factory default setting: ±0
Ñ: Light emission is increased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
ñ: Light emission is decreased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
(EV: Exposure Value)
Mode dial
setting
Adjustable range
Flash intensity control
The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too
fast.
Note
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Spot metering
— Selecting the metering area
There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering.
Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the subject and the area around it.
Spot metering: Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target
mark. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of
the background light. In the working range of the macro mode, spot metering
is also available (spot metering+macro mode).
Mode dial
setting
1Press the button repeatedly until (spot metering) or
(spot metering+macro mode) appears.
● The indications change as follows (if all modes are available):
● If is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
2Take a picture.
OFF/ /
No indication
(Digital ESP)
/ /
~Macro mode (P. 68)
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
When selecting/When shooting
Spot metering
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AE lock — Locking the exposure
Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as
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, re-compose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then,
press the button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily.
Then compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and shoot. In other
words, use AE lock when you want an exposure setting that's different from
the setting that would normally apply to the image you want to shoot.
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T T TCAMERA P/A/S/M
select P, A or S. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~How
to use the menu” (P. 38)
2Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value
(exposure), then press the button.
To cancel AE lock, press the
button again and release it quickly. If
you want to lock a different exposure,
re-compose the picture and press the
button again. Each time you press the
button, lock and cancel are repeated.
AE lock is canceled. ~“TIPS” (P. 67)
AEL
AEL
AEL
AEL
AEL
Mode dial
setting
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AE lock Locking the exposure (Cont.)
3Place the subject you want to focus on within the AF target mark,
then press the shutter button halfway.
The green lamp lights.
4Press the Shutter button all the way.
After shooting, AE lock is canceled and AEL disappears.
AEL
AEL
AEL
AEL
AEL
During AE lock, AEL is displayed.
AE lock is not available
TA menu is on the screen. Quit the menu (P. 38).
AE lock has been canceled
TYou turned the mode dial to change the camera’s mode.
TThe camera's power was turned off or the camera entered sleep
mode.
TThe spot metering/macro mode, drive mode or flash mode is changed.
TYou pressed to display the menu.
TIPS
Modes & AE lock
Green lamp
P/A/S/M
Available
PA S M
Available in
P, A or S.
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Macro mode shooting
Taking close-up pictures
Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (0.1 m-0.6 m (0.3 ft-
1.9 ft) in the max. W position or 1.0 m-2.0 m (3.2 ft-6.5 ft) in the max. T
position). However, in the mode focusing is performed quickly. The
(macro) mode allows you to shoot close to the subject (within 0.1 m 0.6 m
(0.3 ft 1.9 ft)). With the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum W position,
you can fill the entire frame with your subject.
If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are
close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will
turn out well (Spot metering+ Macro mode). ~“Spot metering” (P. 65)
Mode dial
setting
1Press the button repeatedly until (Macro mode) or
(Spot metering+Macro mode) appears.
The indications change as follows (if all modes are available):
If is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
2Take a picture.
Normal shooting With the macro mode
OFF/ /
No indication
(Digital ESP)
/ /
When selecting/When shooting
Macro mark
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Macro mode shooting Taking close-up pictures (Cont.)
Supported working range
Normal (except macro) : W : 0.1 m to ∞ ∞(0.3 ft to )
T : 1.0 m to ∞ ∞(3.2 ft to )
Macro : W : 0.1 m to 0.6 m (0.3 ft to 1.9 ft)
T : 1.0 m to 2.0 m (3.2 ft to 6.5 ft)
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
(Macro) mode setting is not possible in the , , or mode.
However, shooting is possible in the macro shooting range.
Note
1Use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
2Press the DRIVE button repeatedly
until appears.
If DRIVE is not pressed within 2 seconds
after the selection screen is displayed, the
selection screen disappears.
3Press the shutter button fully to start self-timer shooting.
The self-timer lamp lights up for approx. 10
seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking
for approx. 2 seconds, the picture is taken.
(In the mode, recording starts.)
To stop shooting while in the mode,
press the shutter button fully again.
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Self-Timer Shooting
This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the
photograph.
Mode dial
setting
To stop the self-timer, press DRIVE. The self-timer stops and the self-
timer lamp will turn off.
TIPS
The self-timer mode is not saved after the power is turned off even if All
Reset is set to OFF (P. 104).
The self-timer mode is canceled automatically when shooting is finished.
In the mode, the camera automatically stops shooting when it goes over
the maximum recording time.
If self-timer shooting is attempted in the , , , P/A/S/M or mode,
single-frame shooting is performed.
Note
Self-timer lamp
Self-timer
DRIVE button
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Single-frame : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the
shooting/ shutter button is pressed all the way. (Single-
no indication frame shooting; normal shooting)
/ : Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting
(See below.)
/: Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting
(See below.)
/: Self-timer shooting (P. 70)
BKT/BKT : Auto bracketing (P. 72)
Sequential shooting
There are 3 Sequential shooting modes: Sequential shooting , AF
Sequential shooting and Auto bracketing BKT.
You can select sequential shooting modes by pressing the DRIVE button. The
drive mode changes as follows (if all modes are available):
When selecting/When shooting
Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting
Mode dial
setting
1Press the DRIVE button repeatedly
until or appears.
If you do not press DRIVE within 2
seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen
disappears.
Sequential shooting : Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus, exposure
and white balance are locked at the first frame.
AF Sequential shooting : Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus is
locked for each frame automatically. The AF Sequential shooting speed is
lower than normal sequential shooting.
AF sequential shooting
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Sequential shooting (Cont.)
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, exposure is changed automatically for
each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential can be
selected in the menus. Focus and white balance are locked at the first frame.
Ex: When BKT is set to ±1.0, x3
2Take pictures.
Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed. The camera will
take pictures in sequence until you release the button.
Sequential shooting speed (HQ mode): approximately 1.2 frames/sec.,
number of pictures: 5 max.
Also read the “Note” (P. 74) and “Modes & Drive mode” (P. 73).
Note
Auto bracketing Shooting pictures sequentially
with a different exposure for each frame
Mode dial
setting
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TCAMERA BKT. Press í.
~“ ”How to use the menu (P. 38)
2Press Ññ to select the exposure
differential between each frame (±0.3,
±0.7, ±1.0), then press í.
BKT
BKT
BKT
BKT
BKT
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCELCANCEL SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.70.7
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.30.3 x3
x3
x3
x3x3
x5
x5
x5
x5x5
1.0
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3Press Ññ to select the number of
frames to shoot (x3, x5), then press .
In some combinations of picture size and
record mode, only p74-x3 is available.
4Press the DRIVE button repeatedly until BKT appears.
If you do not press DRIVE within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
5Take pictures.
Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed to shoot the preset
number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the
shutter button.
BKT
BKT
BKT
BKT
BKT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.70.7
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.30.3 x3
x5
x5
x5
x5x5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.01.0
Modes & Drive mode
Mode
Drive mode
Single-frame
shooting
BKT
P/A/S/M
P A S M
Only in
P, A or S
.
: Available, – : Not available : Factory default setting
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Sequential shooting (Cont.)
Sequential shooting ( , , BKT) is not possible when the record
mode is set to TIFF (P. 78).
The flash will not fire during auto bracketing.
Red-eye reduction and Night scene with red-eye reduction are not available
in sequential shooting or AF sequential shooting.
If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames
you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting.
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.
During sequential shooting, the slowest shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec.
Note
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1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TCAMERA PANORAMA.
~How to use the menu (P. 38)
2Press í.
The PANORAMA mode is set.
3Press the arrow pad to choose at which edge (top/bottom/right/left)
you want to connect images.
The direction is displayed.
Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with both Olympus CAMEDIA-
brand 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.
Connects a series of pictures
from left to right.
Connects a series of pictures
from bottom to top.
Mode dial
setting
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Panorama shooting (Cont.)
4Make 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.
5Press to finish panorama shooting.
Frames on the edges of the screen disappear, and the camera returns
to the normal shooting mode.
During panorama shooting, the flash is disabled.
The limit for Panorama shooting is 10
pictures. 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.
Note
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.
Shutter
button
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Taking two-in-one pictures
Allows you to combine two pictures taken in
succession and store them as a single
picture.
Mode dial
setting
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TCAMERA 2 IN 1.
~How to use the menu (P. 38)
2Press í.
The two-in-one picture mode is set.
3Take the first shot.
The subject will be on the left in the
combined image.
4Take the second shot in succession.
The subject will be on the right in the
combined image.
1st
2nd
How to cancel the two-in-one picture
mode
TTo cancel the two-in-one picture mode
after taking the first shot, press .
The first shot will not be stored.
TIPS
Sequential shooting is disabled in the two-in-one picture mode.
Two-in-one pictures are saved in SHQ in the TIFF record mode.
Panorama shooting and auto bracketing are not available.
Note
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Adjusting image quality and exposure
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Record Mode
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a
computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory
capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions,
compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 79. The numbers in
the table are approximate.
Record
mode
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
Description
The highest-quality mode. Images are saved
as uncompressed data, which is the best for
printing or image-processing on a computer.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format.
Because the compression rate is very low,
high quality images can be stored.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format,
with medium compression. Because the
compression rate is higher than SHQ, file
sizes are smaller, so more images can be
saved to a card.
The most compressed modes. SQ2 has 3
resolutions available. Select the setting most
suitable to your application (printing, Web
pages, etc.).
Quality
More
clear
Normal
File size
Larger
Smaller
Selecting Record Modes
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Record Mode (Cont.)
Record
mode Resolution File
format
Compression Memory capacity in # of shots
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
1984x1488
1984x1488
1984x1488
1600x1200
1280x960
1024x768
640x480
Uncompressed
Low compression
Normal
TIFF
JPEG
1
7
21
24
26
39
99
3
14
43
49
52
79
199
16MB 32MB
Still Picture Record Modes The memory capacity listed here is approximate.
Movie Record Modes
Memory capacity in sec. per movie
ResolutionRecord mode
HQ
SQ
320x240 (15 frames/sec.)
160x120 (15 frames/sec.)
16
70
8MB or over
When the mode dial is set to , the total recording time is displayed on-
screen. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card.
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Record Mode (Cont.)
Mode dial
setting
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T , then press
í ~. “How to use the menu (P. 38)
When is displayed on the top menu, press Ñ É ñ, or according to
the arrow shown next to . This allows you to set directly instead of
via MODE MENU.
2Press Ññ to select the desired record mode (refer to the table on
the previous page).
When you have chosen SQ2: Press íto select the resolution. Go to
step 3.
When you have selected any other record mode: Go to step 4.
3Press Ññ to select the resolution (refer to the table on the previous
page).
4Press to save the setting.
Record mode
Factory default setting: HQ
1: In the top menu, select TSHQ, HQ, SQ1 or
SQ2.
In these shooting modes, resolution cannot be
selected. SQ2: 640 x 480
: In the top menu, select THQ or SQ.
~“How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2Press .
Mode dial
setting
Number of storable
still pictures
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Record Mode (Cont.)
Resolution:
The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image.
If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are
recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher
resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so less pictures
can be saved to a card.
Resolution and picture size on a computer screen:
When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer's monitor setting.
For instance, a picture taken in 640x480 resolution is the same size as
the screen if you set the picture to 1x when the monitor setting is
640x480. However, if the monitor setting is over 640x480 (such as
1024x768), the picture only takes up part of the screen.
Compression rate:
In record modes other than TIFF, image data is compressed. The higher
the compression rate, the less clear the image will be.
File format (P. 79):
This camera saves images with either TIFF or JPEG formats. In record
modes other than TIFF, images are compressed in the JPEG format.
The compression rate also varies in each mode (movies: Motion JPEG
(mov) format).
TIPS
The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate (P. 79).
The number of storable pictures differs depending on the record mode, the
card’s memory size and whether or not Print reserve is applied for the card.
The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is
taken, or increased when a picture is erased. The amount of data varies
depending on the subject.
Areas using PAL (P.144) TIf movie pictures are shot with the video cable
connected, the maximum recording time may be different from the table on
page 79.
Note
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ISO Sensitivity
The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the
better its ability to shoot in low-light conditions. However, higher values also
introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may make give them
a grainy appearance.
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TCAMERA ISO.
Select the most suitable ISO from the options listed
below. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
● When ISO is displayed on the top menu, press Ñ É ñ, or
according to the arrow shown next to ISO. This allows you
to set ISO directly instead of via MODE MENU.
: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TCAMERA ISO.
Select the most suitable ISO from the options listed
below. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~“ ”How to use the menu (P. 38)
AUTO : Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the lighting
conditions and the subject brightness.
100/200/400 : 100 is best when you want to shoot clear, sharp images in
daylight. With a higher ISO setting, you can use faster
shutter speeds with the same amount of light.
Mode dial
setting
IS
IS
IS
ISISO100
O100
O100
O100
O100
ISO
When ISO is set to AUTO,
this does not appear.
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ISO Sensitivity (Cont.)
*
● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise.
● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The
scale is approximate.
● When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions without a
flash, ISO automatically increases; otherwise the shutter speed will be
reduced, possibly resulting in blurred images due to camera movement.
● If a subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach it when the ISO
is set to AUTO, the ISO is automatically increased.
Note
Modes & ISO Sensitivity
Mode
ISO
AUTO
100
200
400
P/A/S/M
PA S M
: Available, – : Not available : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shooting
mode is selected. See the P/A/S/M column.
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Exposure Compensation
This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust
between +/–2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the
result on the monitor.
Adjusts towards +
(images become brighter)
Adjusts towards –
(images become darker) í
É
– 2.0 + 2.00.0
(Factory default setting)
Modes & Exposure Compensation
● Often, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their
natural colors. Adjusting towards “+” makes these subjects closer to their
real shades. For the same reason, adjust towards “–” when shooting dark
subjects.
TIPS
Mode dial
setting
P/A/S/M
P A S M
Only in
P, A or S.
Available
Available
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White Balance
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,
when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor lighting are reflected on white paper,
the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the
WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking color. You can
also preview different color tones by trying the different settings under the
actual light source, and checking the result on the viewfinder/monitor.
Mode dial
setting
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TPICTURE WB,
then select the best WB (AUTO, , , , ) for your
shooting conditions. Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
When WB is displayed on the top menu, press Ñ É ñ , or
according to the arrow shown next to WB. This allows you
to set WB directly instead of via MODE MENU.
: In the top menu, select WB T AUTO, , ,or .
~ How to use the menu (P. 38)
AUTO: Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting on a sunny day.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting on a cloudy day.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting under tungsten light.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting under fluorescent light.
White balance
When white balance is set to
AUTO, this does not appear.
Factory default setting: AUTO
● Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting.
● White balance may not be effective under certain light sources.
● After setting the white balance, playback the image and check the color on
the monitor.
Note
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Sharpness
This function adjusts the sharpness of images. You can select one of the
following three options:
NORMAL : Image outlines are sharp. This makes it ideal for printing.
SOFT : Image outlines are softer. This makes it ideal for editing images
on a computer.
HARD : The outlines of images are more emphasized, and the images
look more vivid. However, noise may appear.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SHARPNESS T
select a mode. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~“How to
use the menu (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
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. You can
select one of the following three options:
HIGH : This produces light and shade clearly, and the images are clear
and crisp.
LOW : Images become softer with mild contrast. This makes it ideal for
editing images on a computer.
NORMAL : Between HIGH and LOW.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE CONTRAST T T
select a mode. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~“How to
use the menu (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
Chapter 7
Playback
87
Playing Back Still Pictures
1Set the mode dial to (playback mode) and press the POWER
switch.
● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
2Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
● The mark is attached to pictures from movies. ~“Playing Back
Movies on page 89.
Plays back one picture.
Displays the next picture.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind.
Displays the previous picture.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
1Press (monitor button) twice quickly (double-click) while in the
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.
2To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway.
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 quickly. Every
picture and function available in playback mode is also available in Quick
View.
Mode dial
setting
Single-Frame Playback
Mode dial
setting
Quick View
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1Display a still picture. Then, press
to display the top menu.
2Press Ñto start the slide-show.
3Press to stop the slide-show.
Slide-Show
This function displays pictures from the card one after another, as if you are
watching a slide-show. Movies are played back like still pictures, starting from
the first frame.
Playback top menu (still pictures)
MODE MENU
INFO
Mode dial
setting
● 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 .
Note
89
Chapter 7
Playing Back Movies
— MOVIE PLAY
1Use the arrow pad to select a picture
with .
2Press to display the top menu.
3Press Ñ.
● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed.
4Select the item on the MOVIE PLAY screen that you need, then press
.
● See the following pages for how to use each item on the MOVIE PLAY
screen.
This function lets you play back or edit movies.
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
Playback top menu (movies)
MOVIE PLAYBACK:
Plays back movies (P. 90).
INDEX:
Displays movies as indexes of 9 still frames
(P. 91).
MOVIE PLAY screen
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
INDEXINDEX
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLAY
Y
Y
YY
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCELCANCEL SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
Mode dial
setting
● 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.
Note
20
90
Chapter 7
Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
Plays back movies.
1Follow steps 1-3 on page 89.
2Press Ññ to select MOVIE PLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAY screen.
3Press to start playback.
● When movie playback ends, the display automatically returns to the
beginning of the movie.
4Press .
● The MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is displayed.
5Press to select items.Ññ
6Press to start your choice.
● When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below.
● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
Displaying movies using the arrow pad
Ñ: Displays the beginning of the movie.
ñ: Displays the end of the movie.
í: Every time you press the button, the next frame appears. The movie can
be displayed continuously by holding the button down.
É: 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.
PLAYBACK
FRAME BY FRAME
FRAME BY FRAME
FRAME BY FRAME
FRAME BY FRAME
FRAME BY FRAME
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXITEXIT
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLA
MOVIE PLAYBACK
YBACK
YBACK
YBACKYBACK
MOVIE PLAYBACK screen 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.
Mode dial
setting
MOVIE PLAYBACK
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Chapter 7
Playing Back Movies MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be saved on
the card as still pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode as
movies (see below).
Record mode when Record mode when stored as an index
the movie is shot
HQ SQ2 (1024x768)
SQ SQ2 (640x480)
1Follow steps 1-3 on page 89.
2Press Ññ to select INDEX on the MOVIE PLAY screen.
The INDEX screen appears.
The card access lamp blinks while the
movie is being accessed.
CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears if there
is not enough memory left on the card to
display the index.
3Press to select OK or CANCELÑñ
OK : Saves the index on the card and returns the screen to the
MOVIE PLAYBACK screen.
CANCEL : Cancels the index and returns the screen to normal
playback.
Mode dial
setting
INDEX screen
O K
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCELCANCEL
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
92
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Playing Back Movies MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
4Press to run the selected movie.
● When OK is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
● The interval between automatically selected frames varies depending on
the recording time of the movie.
● Each index consists of 9 frames.
● INDEX is not available when the card is protected or when CARD
FULL” appears (indicating insufficient memory).
Note
93
Chapter 7
Close-up Playback
How to return the picture to the original size (1x)
TTurn the zoom lever to W.
How to display another picture
TTurn the zoom lever to W to return to 1x, then select the desired
picture by using the arrow pad.
TIPS
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the
zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 times.
1With the arrow pad, select the picture you want to enlarge.
Pictures with the mark cannot be enlarged.
2Turn the zoom lever toward T ( ).
When a picture is enlarged, ß å ˙ ¥/ / / are displayed. Press the arrow
corresponding to the direction you want to view. The enlarged picture is
shifted in the desired direction, allowing you to view a different portion of
the image.
2.5x
2.5x
2.5x
2.5x
2.5x
Mode dial
setting
If picture rotation is attempted during close-up playback, close-up playback
is canceled.
Note
94
Chapter 7
Picture Rotation
There may be times when you want to rotate a picture. For example, pictures
taken with the camera held vertically are also oriented vertically (i.e. longer
vertically than horizontally). With picture rotation, you can turn them
horizontally, 90 degrees clockwise, or counter-clockwise.
1Display a vertically
oriented picture in
the sing le-frame
playback mo de
(P. 87).
2Each time the
button is pressed,
the picture is
rotated as shown.
Normal playback
of a vertically
oriented picture
Picture rotated 90°
counter-clockwise
from normal
playback position
Picture rotated 90°
clockwise from
normal playback
position
Mode dial
setting
HQ
02.12.23 21:56
24
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQHQ
02.12.23 21:56
02.12.23 21:56
02.12.23 21:56
02.12.23 21:5602.12.23 21:56
24
24
24
2424
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQHQ
02.12.23 21:56
02.12.23 21:56
02.12.23 21:56
02.12.23 21:5602.12.23 21:56
24
24
24
2424
Movie pictures cannot be rotated.
New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.
Close-up playback is possible after pictures are rotated. However, pictures
cannot be rotated while in close-up playback (P. 93).
The following pictures cannot be rotated:
Protected pictures; Pictures on a card with a write-protect seal; Pictures
taken with other cameras.
Note
95
Chapter 7
Index Display
This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It
is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. The
number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, or 16 (see the next page).
In the single-frame playback
mod e (P. 87), press the
zoom lever to W ( ).
Pictures, including the one displayed
in the single-frame playback mode,
appear in the index display.
Index display (9-frame)
How to use the arrow pad during an index display
É: Moves to the previous frame.
í: Moves to the next frame.
Ñ: Jumps to the previous index display
(the frames before the top left frame).
ñ: Jumps to the next index display (the
frames following the bottom right frame).
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Chapter 7
Index Display (Cont.)
How to view a full-size picture from the index
TSelect the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom lever
toward T.
TIPS
This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display.
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TSETUP .
~“ ”How to use the menu (P. 38)
2Choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or
16) and press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
Index display (4-frame)
Selecting the Number of Pictures
Mode dial
setting
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Chapter 7
Editing still pictures
Allows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones.
BLACK&WHITE : Creates black and white pictures.
SEPIA : Creates sepia-toned pictures.
:Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240
and saves the picture as a new file. Use this function to
make the image file size smaller needed for instances
such as attaching the picture to e-mail.
1Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to edit.
2In the top menu, select MODE MENU T TEDIT select an item.
~How to use the menu (P. 38)
When selecting BLACK&WHITE : See below.
When selecting : P. 98
Mode dial
setting
Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures
1Perform steps 1 and 2 above.
2Press í.
When BLACK&WHITE is selected, the BLACK&WHITE screen appears.
When SEPIA is selected, the SEPIA screen appears.
Mode dial
setting
BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA:
Converts pictures to black & white or sepia
and saves them as new files on the card.
CANCEL:
Cancels black and white conversion. To edit
other pictures instead, select this item. The
screen returns to normal display.
BLACK&WHITE screen
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXITEXIT SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
BLACK & WHITE
BLACK & WHITE
BLACK & WHITE
BLACK & WHITEBLACK & WHITE
BLACK & WHITE
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
3Press to select BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA and press to edit.Ññ
A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to
normal display.
CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears if there is not enough memory left
on the card to save the resulting image.
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Chapter 7
Editing still pictures (Cont.)
BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA is not available in the following situations.
– Movie
– When the card is protected or when CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears
(indicating there is no memory left) to save the resulting image.
– Pictures recorded in TIFF.
Note
1Perform steps 1 and 2 of “ ”Editing still pictures on the previous
page.
2Press í.
The screen appears.
Mode dial
setting
Resizing pictures
640 x 480/320 x 240:
File sizes used when storing pictures as new
ones.
CANCEL:
Cancels resizing pictures. To edit other
pictures instead, select this item. The screen
returns to normal playback.
screen
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXITEXIT SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECTSELECT
GO
GO
GO
GOGO
640 x 480
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
CANCEL
320 x 240
320 x 240
320 x 240
320 x 240
320 x 240
3Press to select the file size and press to edit.Ññ
A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to
normal display.
CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears if there is not enough memory left on
the card to save the resulting image.
In the following cases, is not available:
– Movie
– Pictures processed on a PC
– When the card is protected or when “ CARD FULL” appears (indicating
there is no memory left).
– If the size of the selected picture is 640 x 480, 640 x 480 is not available.
– Pictures recorded in TIFF.
Note


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