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DIGITAL CAMERAC-300 ZOOMD-550 ZOOMREFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation of

Names of partsGetting started19 (Monitor) buttonTurns the camera on and off in the playback mode.Turns the monitor on and off in the shooting mode.Sel

Editing still picturesPlayback599Trimming picturesThis function enables you to enlarge part of a recorded picture and store it in a separate file.1Pre

Editing still picturesPlayback51006Press to select , then press .The screen for selecting the size of the area you want to trim is displayed.To can

Editing still picturesPlayback51019Press to select OK, then press .A bar is displayed showing the progress of trimming, then the camera returns to t

Playback5102Editing moviesCreating an index9 frames extracted from the movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be s

Editing moviesPlayback51036Select the last frame of the index.As in Step 5, press to play back the movie until the picture that you want to be the l

Editing moviesPlayback5104Editing moviesThis function enables you to edit a movie by erasing frames from the beginning and end of the movie that you d

Editing moviesPlayback51056Select the last frame of the part you want to keep.As in Step 5, press to play back the movie, and when the frame that yo

Useful functions6106Chapter 6 Useful functionsTurning the beep sound off (Beep sound)You can turn the volume of the beep sound which is generated dur

Useful functions6107Formatting (Card setup)This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus c

Formatting (Card setup)Useful functions6108Formatting can also be performed from the playback mode.• Never open the card cover or remove the batteries

Getting started110Monitor indicationsShooting mode Indication Ref. Page1Shooting mode , , , , , , p.372Battery check , p.123Green lamp p.414Flash

Useful functions6109Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View)You can view the picture you have just taken on the monitor for 3 seconds w

Useful functions6110Saving the settings (All Reset)This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current settings when the power i

Saving the settings (All Reset)Useful functions6111Functions that All Reset affectsFunction Factory default setting Ref. PageMonitor OFF p.21Shooting

Useful functions6112Displaying shooting informationThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the pl

Useful functions6113Adjusting the monitor brightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the monitor according to the surrounding conditions to make it ea

Useful functions6114File nameThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001

File nameUseful functions61153Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .4Press to select FILE NAME, then press .5Press to select RESET or AUT

Useful functions6116Pixel mappingThe Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing circuit automatically.It

Print settings7117Chapter 7 Print settingsHow to print picturesSeveral different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures.P

How to print picturesPrint settings7118• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original dev

Monitor indicationsGetting started111Playback modeIndication Ref. Page1Print reservation,Number of prints × 2 p.1172Battery check , p.123Protect p.92

Print settings7119All-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can specify the desired number of prints and

All-frame reservationPrint settings71207Perform each setting.Set the number of printsPress to set the desired number of prints, then press .If you

Print settings7121Single-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the frame to be printed and select the desired num

Single-frame reservationPrint settings71227Press to select the appropriate item.MORE :Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size. → Go to St

Single-frame reservationPrint settings7123Set the date/time printing dataPress to select NO, DATE orTIME, then press .NO : The pictures are printed

Print settings7124TrimmingThis function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only.1Press on the single-

TrimmingPrint settings71254Press .The trimmed area is displayed for one second.5Press to select OK, then press . A bar is displayed showing the prog

Print settings7126Resetting the print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset all the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card

Troubleshooting8127Chapter 8 TroubleshootingError codesMonitor Possible cause Corrective actionThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.I

Error codesTroubleshooting8128The card is not formatted. Format the card.POWER%OFFFORMAtCARD%SEtUPSELECtGO

Monitor indicationsGetting started112Memory gaugeThe memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the

Troubleshooting8129TroubleshootingIf an operation does not workThe camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.Possible cause Correctiv

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting8130The batteries ran out of power during shooting or while the images were being written to the card. (Only the battery

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting8131Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe power is

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting8132If the image quality is poorThe picture is too bright.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe flash was set to

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting8133The picture has obscured edge(s).Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe lens was partly blocked by a finger o

Troubleshooting8134List of menus Shooting mode menus (PROGRAM AUTO/PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE - PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENE/SELF PORTRAIT)*PANORAMA can

List of menusTroubleshooting8135 Shooting mode menus (MOVIE)Top menu Tab Item SettingRef. PageMODE MENU CAMERA ISO AUTO/100/200/400p.73DIGITAL ZOOM

List of menusTroubleshooting8136 Playback mode menus (Still picture)Top menu Tab Item SettingRef. PageMODE MENU PLAY ON/OFFp.920°/+90°/-90°p.89/p.1

List of menusTroubleshooting8137 Playback mode menus (Movie)Top menu Tab Item SettingRef. PageMODE MENU PLAY ON/OFFp.92CARD CARD SETUP ERASE/ FORMA

Troubleshooting8138List of factory default settings Shooting mode Playback mode Camera settingsFlash mode AUTOAF AFSelf-timer OFFShooting mod

Getting started113Attaching the strap1Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet.2Thread the long end of the strap through the loop th

Troubleshooting8139List of items by shooting mode9 : available– : not available*1 TIFF, SHQ, 3:2, cannot be selected in Movie mode.*2 PANORAMA cannot

140Specifications Product type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill Digital recording, TIFF (non-compression), JPEG (in a

Specifications141Outer connectorDC-IN jack, USB connector (mini - B), VIDEO OUT jackAutomatic calendar systemUp to 2099Operating environmentTemperatur

142Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68AAC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index143LLANDSCAPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38LANDSCAPE - PORTRAIT . . . . . 38Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Lens barri

Index144TTIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual

2IntroductionThis manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place fo

3MacintoshWindowsINDEXFlowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Windows (98/Me

Getting started114Loading the batteriesThis camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batte

4FlowchartBy connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operatin

Flowchart5• When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to t

6Identifying the OSIdentify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows1Double-c

Identifying the OS74A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information.Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, M

8WindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPYour

9WindowsInstalling the USB driver for Windows 98(When using Windows 98/98 SE)If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow t

Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)10Windows3Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start.4Click

11WindowsConnecting the camera to the computerUsers running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your compute

Connecting the camera to the computer12Windows3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of s

Connecting the camera to the computer13Windows4The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.When you connect the camera to the computer for the

Loading the batteriesGetting started1155Close the battery compartment cover in the direction of . While pressing the mark, slide the cover in the d

14WindowsConfirming the computer recognizes the camera1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “My Comp

15WindowsConfirming the USB driver is installedIf the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check

Confirming the USB driver is installed16Windows4Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category.If you cann

17WindowsDownloading images to your computer1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” fr

Downloading images to your computer18Windows4Double-click the “100olymp” folder.Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are d

Downloading images to your computer19WindowsThe “My Documents” window is displayed.6Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in thi

20WindowsDisconnecting the camera from your computerIf your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 981Make sure

Disconnecting the camera from your computer21Windows4Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.5R

Disconnecting the camera from your computer22Windows2Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar.The message saying that the drive ha

23MacintoshMacintoshMacintoshMacintoshMacintoshUsing Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Your computer is turned on and

Loading the batteriesGetting started116Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapterIn addition to the batteries provided, this camera can use the fo

24MacintoshConnecting the camera to the computer1Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. 2After maki

Connecting the camera to the computer25Macintosh3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of

26MacintoshDownloading images to your computer Mac OS 9You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in th

Downloading images to your computer27MacintoshImage files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed.4Double-click the “Macint

Downloading images to your computer28MacintoshThe “Hard Disk” window is displayed.5Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this

Downloading images to your computer29Macintosh Mac OS XMalfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS.• If the camera is not connected

30MacintoshDisconnecting the camera from your computer1Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.

31Downloading image files using other OS(For other OS users)Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.     Windows 9

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Loading the batteriesGetting started117• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.• If the batteries become exhausted when the camera is conne

Getting started118Inserting the card (SmartMedia)This reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia. The pictures you have taken

DIGITAL CAMERAC-300 ZOOMC-300 ZOOMC-300 ZOOMC-300 ZOOMD-550 ZOOMD-550 ZOOMD-550 ZOOMD-550 ZOOMREFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus

Inserting the card (SmartMedia)Getting started1191Make sure that:2Open the card cover.3Insert the card as far as it will go in the direction shown in

Inserting the card (SmartMedia)Getting started120Removing the cardHold the card with your fingertips and pull it out in the direction of the arrow.Nev

Getting started121Turning the power on/off When shooting picturesPower on: Open the lens barrier fully.The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The

Turning the power on/offGetting started122When playing back picturesPower on: Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed.The camera tur

Turning the power on/offGetting started123What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayedWhen the power is turned on, the camera checks the card auto

Getting started124Setting the date and time1Open the lens barrier fully.2Press .The shooting mode top menu is displayed.3Press on the arrow pad to s

Setting the date and timeGetting started1256Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) D-M-Y (

Getting started126Adjusting the viewfinderTo make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person

Getting started127Using the menus and tabsWhen you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this cam

Using the menus and tabsGetting started128How to use the menusSEtCAMPICCARDCARD%SEtUPMODE MENUESP/CARDSEtUPCAMPICALL RESEtREC VIEWFILE NAMEPIXEL MAPPI

2For customers in EuropeFor customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in USADeclaration of ConformityModel Number : C-300 ZOOM/D-550 ZOOMTrad

Using the menus and tabsGetting started129• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. For exampl

Using the menus and tabsGetting started130Shortcut menusShooting modeSelects the area of the image that will be used to determine exposure or image br

Using the menus and tabsGetting started131Playback modeDisplays all recorded pictures in slideshow fashion. p.87MOVIE PLAYBACKPlays back a movie. p.90

Using the menus and tabsGetting started132Mode menusMode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use to select a tab and display the respective

Using the menus and tabsGetting started133 CARD tabCARD SETUP Formats a card. p.107SETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to save the current camera set

Using the menus and tabsGetting started134Playback modePLAY tabProtects pictures from accidental erasure.p.92Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or

Using the menus and tabsGetting started135 SETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to save the current camera settings when you turn off the power.p.110T

Shooting basics236Chapter 2 Shooting basicsHolding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to preven

Shooting basics237Shooting modesThere are seven modes from which you can choose depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achiev

Shooting modesShooting basics2383Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following.Press to select the mode, then press to execute th

3INDEXContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Chapter 1Getting started . . . . . . . . .

Shooting modesShooting basics239 NIGHT SCENESuitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is

Shooting basics240Taking still picturesYou can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both methods are easy as all you have t

Taking still picturesShooting basics241Taking still pictures using the monitor1Open the lens barrier fully.Slide the lens barrier fully open until it

Taking still picturesShooting basics242• While the orange lamp is blinking slowly after the shutter button is pressed halfway, the flash is charging.

Taking still picturesShooting basics243Comparison of the viewfinder & monitorViewfinder MonitorAdvantages Camera movement does not occur easily an

Shooting basics244If correct focus cannot be obtainedWhen the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position t

If correct focus cannot be obtainedShooting basics2455Press the shutter button fully.Focusing on distant subjects ( Quick Focus)The lens can be set f

If correct focus cannot be obtainedShooting basics2463Press until is displayed.The setting changes in the sequence AF-- each time is pressed.Wh

Shooting basics247Night scene mode Setting the mode to NIGHT SCENE allows you to take landscape shots at night under optimum conditions. In this mode,

Night scene modeShooting basics2483Press to select NIGHT SCENE, then press . The setting is set to Night scene mode and the camera returns to shoot

4ContentsINDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Contents 4Chapter 1 Getting start

Shooting basics249Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored separately as still pictures u

Recording moviesShooting basics250To cancel movie modePress . The monitor turns off and the movie mode is canceled.• The movie mode is canceled when t

Shooting basics251Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 2.8× (36 mm - 100 mm on a 35 mm

Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)Shooting basics252Using the digital zoomTo use the digital zoom, set the digital zoom to ON in the

Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)Shooting basics2536Press the zoom lever toward .• The white section of the zoom indicator indicate

Shooting basics254Using the flashIn the auto-flash mode (factory default setting), the flash is designed to fire automatically when shooting under low

Using the flashShooting basics255Auto-flash (No indication)The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.To shoot a subject with

Using the flashShooting basics256Fill-in flash ( )The flash always fires every time the shutter button is released. This mode is useful when you want

Advanced shooting357Chapter 3 Advanced shootingTaking close-up pictures (Macro mode)The macro mode allows you to shoot a subject at a distance of 0.2

Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)Advanced shooting3583Press until is displayed.The setting changes in the sequence AF - - each time is pr

Contents5Night scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced shooting359Using the self-timerThis function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely

Using the self-timerAdvanced shooting3604Press the shutter button fully.The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinki

Advanced shooting361Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the

Advanced shooting362Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting/AF Sequential shooting)This function allows you to take a rapid succession of

Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting/AF Sequential shooting)Advanced shooting3635Press to select or , then press .Sequential shoot

Advanced shooting364Panorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia card. (Non-Olympus cards do

Panorama shootingAdvanced shooting3656Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take your pictures.Panorama shooting is possible for up t

Advanced shooting366Taking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture.

Taking two-in-one picturesAdvanced shooting3675Take the first shot while observing your subject on the monitor.The subject is positioned on the left.6

Adjusting the image quality and exposure468Chapter 4 Adjusting the image quality and exposureSelecting the image quality and size (Record mode)Choose

Contents6Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)Adjusting the image quality and exposure469*HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses standard compressi

Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)Adjusting the image quality and exposure4701Display the top menu in the shooting mode.• Open the len

Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)Adjusting the image quality and exposure471If you select TIFFPress to select the resolution, then

Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)Adjusting the image quality and exposure472Relation between the record mode and the resolutionResolu

Adjusting the image quality and exposure473Selecting the ISO sensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the b

Selecting the ISO sensitivityAdjusting the image quality and exposure4745Press to select one of the ISO settings: AUTO, 100, 200 or 400, then press

Adjusting the image quality and exposure475Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)This function allows you to make fine changes to the au

Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)Adjusting the image quality and exposure4763Press to select the exposure compensation value.Sele

Adjusting the image quality and exposure477Adjusting the color tone (White balance)Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For i

Adjusting the color tone (White balance)Adjusting the image quality and exposure4785Press to select one of the white balance modes: AUTO, , , or

Contents7Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 127Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Troublesh

Adjusting the image quality and exposure479Adjusting the sharpnessUse this function when you want to blur the outlines of the subject to give a softer

Adjusting the sharpnessAdjusting the image quality and exposure4805Press to select one of the sharpness settings: HARD, NORMAL or SOFT, then press

Adjusting the image quality and exposure481Adjusting the contrastThis function enables you to adjust the contrast of images. For example, you can make

Adjusting the contrastAdjusting the image quality and exposure4825Press to select one of the contrast settings: HIGH, NORMAL or LOW, then press .Th

Playback583Chapter 5 PlaybackPlaying back still picturesYou can play back pictures one by one on the monitor.1Press with the lens barrier closed.Th

Playing back still picturesPlayback584Quick View (Double-click playback)This function lets you play back pictures during shooting with the lens barrie

Playing back still picturesPlayback585Index displayThis function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for quic

Playing back still picturesPlayback586Selecting the number of picturesThis function lets you change the number of pictures, 4, 9 or 16, in an index di

Playing back still picturesPlayback587SlideshowThis function automatically displays pictures one after another, as if you are watching a slideshow. It

Playing back still picturesPlayback588Playing back pictures on a TVYou can play back pictures on a TV screen with the Video cable provided.1Make sure

Getting started18Chapter 1 Getting startedNames of partsLens barrierTurns the camera on and off in the shooting mode.Shutter buttonFlashPops up when

Playing back still picturesPlayback589Rotating picturesPictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. In this case, you ca

Playback590Playing back movies1Press with the lens barrier closed.The monitor turns on.2Press to display the desired picture with the indicator,

Playing back moviesPlayback5915Press .The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed.PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again.FRAME BY FRAME :Plays back the

Playback592Protecting pictures (Protect)You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them.Protected pictures cannot

Protecting pictures (Protect)Playback593• The indicator is displayed at the top right of the protected picture.• Protection on each picture remains

Playback594Erasing picturesThis function enables you to erase recorded pictures. This can be done either one frame at a time or to all the pictures on

Erasing picturesPlayback595All-frame erase1Display the top menu in the playback mode.• Press with the lens barrier closed.•Press .2Press to select

Playback596Editing still picturesCreating black and white picturesThis function enables you to turn the selected picture into a black and white pictur

Editing still picturesPlayback597Creating sepia-toned picturesThis function enables you to turn the selected picture into sepia tones.1Press with th

Editing still picturesPlayback598Resizing picturesThis function enables you to change the file size of the selected picture to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240