Olympus Camera Manual SP320

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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performanceand 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 beforetaking important photographs.In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to updateor modify information contained in this manual.

DIGITAL CAMERA

AdvancedManual

Detailed explanations of all thefunctions for getting the most outof your camera.

SP-320

Online Pictures

Basic Operation

Basic Shooting

Advanced Shooting

Playing Back

Printing

Camera Settings


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How to use this manual( Basic and Advanced ManualsThe instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into twoparts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document).

( Indications used in this manualBelow is an explanation of how to read the instructions in this manual.Please read it carefully before proceeding.

Basic

Manual

This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on how to take

pictures and view them so that you can get started quickly. Go aheadand take some pictures! You will also find information on the camerasmain functions as well as how to make prints and enjoy your pictureson a computer.

AdvancedManual

This manual introduces you to the cameras many functions after youhave mastered the basics. It will help you to use the camerascapabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun!

NoteImportant information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operationalproblems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

TIPS

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.gReference pages describing details or associated information.


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Composition of the manual

The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Besure to check it out.

Basic operation

Tips before you start

taking pictures

Basic shootingfunctions

Additional shootingfunctions

Playback

Settings

Printing pictures

Connecting the camerato a computer

Appendix

Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting.For when you want to knowthe names of parts, see a listof menus, or find what you arelooking for.

Youll find important points for getting the most out of your camera here.Read this part before taking

pictures.

To view, edit and sort thepictures you have taken.

Settings to make your cameraeasier to use.

To print the pictures you havetaken.

To enjoy the pictures you have

taken on a computer. To useOLYMPUS Master.

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P. 21

P. 35

P. 66

P. 75

P. 105

P. 120

P. 136

P. 152

P. 172

Explanations of techniquesfrom basic to advanced, givingyou an understanding of all thefunctions related to taking

pictures.

Advanced shootingfunctions P. 50

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Table of ContentsHow to use this manual....................................................................... 2Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3

1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9Mode dial........................................................................................... 10Direct buttons.................................................................................... 12

Using the direct buttons in shooting mode.................................. 12Using the direct buttons in playback mode ................................. 13

Menus ............................................................................................... 14 About the menus ......................................................................... 14Using the menus ......................................................................... 17Using the GUIDE function........................................................... 19

How to read the procedure pages..................................................... 20

2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -21Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 22When to use the monitor and viewfinder........................................... 23If the correct focus cannot be obtained............................................. 24

How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 24Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 25

Record mode ............................................................................. 26Still picture record modes............................................................ 26Movie record modes.................................................................... 28Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 28Changing the record mode.......................................................... 30

The internal memory and memory card ............................................ 32The card ...................................................................................... 33Inserting and removing the card.................................................. 33

3 Basic shooting functions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35Selecting a scene mode according to the situation........................... 36Zooming in on your subject ............................................................... 40

Using the zoom ........................................................................... 40Using the digital zoom................................................................. 40Using macro/super macro mode ..................................... 41

Flash shooting .............................................................................. 42Flash intensity control .......................................................... 44Synchro ......................................................................... 45

Slave flash photography ( Q FLASH) .............................................. 46


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Recording movies ....................................................................... 47Camera movement compensation ....................................... 48Recording sound with movies ................................................ 49

4 Advanced shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -50Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures ...................... 51Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures ....................... 52Changing the aperture value and

shutter speed for shooting pictures ................................. 53My Mode ..................................................................................... 53Focusing applications........................................................................ 54

AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA)..................................................... 54Manual focus (FOCUS MODE) ........................................... 55Fulltime AF .................................................................................. 56

AF lock ................................................................................... 56 AF illuminator .............................................................................. 57

Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject(ESP/ n ) .............................................................................. 58

AE lock ...................................................................................... 58Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) ......................................................... 60Changing picture brightness ....................................................... 60

Adjusting the white balance ..................................................... 61White balance compensation ............................................. 63

Adjusting a picture for recording(SHARPNESS/CONTRAST/SATURATION) ........ 64

Reducing picture noise (NOISE REDUCTION) ......................... 65

5 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -66Sequential shooting .................................... 67

Timelapse shooting ..................................................................... 68Self-timer shooting ..................................................................... 69Panorama shooting ........................................................................... 70Recording sound with still pictures ............................................... 71Changing the monitor display (DISP./GUIDE) .................................. 72

Histogram ............................................................................. 73Frame assist................................................................................ 74


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6 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -75Playing back still pictures ........................................................... 76

Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR)...................... 77Picture rotation ...................................................................... 77

Playing back movies .................................................................. 78Selecting the position to begin movie playback

(INDEX PLAY)....................................................................... 79Playing back albums ................................................................... 80

Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)........................... 80Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) ................................. 82Selecting an album cover (SELECT TITLE IMAGE) ................... 83Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY)..................................... 84Erasing pictures from albums ................................................ 85

Slideshow .................................................................................. 86 Adding sound to still pictures ....................................................... 88Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/ Q /P /REDEYE FIX/

BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA)...................................................... 89Creating composite pictures

(FRAME/TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) ................................ 92 Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/SATURATION)........................... 95Editing movies................................................................................... 96

Creating an index........................................................................ 97Editing a movie............................................................................ 98

Playing back pictures on a TV........................................................... 99Video output .............................................................................. 100

Protecting pictures ................................................................... 101Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)..... 101Erasing pictures .................................................................. 102

Single-frame erase .............................................................. 103

All-frame erase .................................................................. 103Formatting the internal memory or card

(MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT) .............................. 104

7 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 105Resetting the settings to the default (RESET) ................................ 106Selecting a display language ................................................ 106Changing the startup screen and shutdown screen

(PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP)..................................... 107Screen setup............................................................................. 107Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)..................................... 108


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Setting camera sounds(8 /BEEP/SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME) .......................... 109

Resetting file names (FILE NAME) ................................................. 110 Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) ......... 111

Adjusting the monitor brightness ............................................. 112Setting the date and time ........................................................ 113Setting the date and time in another time zone

(DUAL TIME SETUP) .................................................... 114Setting the measurement unit (m/ft) ................................................ 115Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/

CUSTOM BUTTON) ................................................ 115

8 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 120Direct printing (PictBridge) .............................................................. 121

Using the direct printing function............................................... 121Printing pictures (EASY PRINT)................................................ 122Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT).......................................... 123Other print modes and print settings ......................................... 127If an error message is displayed ............................................... 130

Print settings (DPOF) ................................................................ 131How to make print reservations................................................. 131Single-frame reservation ..................................................... 133

All-frame reservation .......................................................... 134Resetting print reservation data .......................................... 135

9 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 136Flow................................................................................................. 137Using OLYMPUS Master ................................................................ 138

What is OLYMPUS Master?...................................................... 138Installing OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 139

Connecting the camera to a computer ............................................ 143Starting up OLYMPUS Master ........................................................ 144Displaying camera images on a computer ...................................... 146

Downloading and saving images .............................................. 146Viewing still pictures and movies .................................................... 148Printing pictures .............................................................................. 149To download and save images to a computer without

using OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 151


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10 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 152Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 153

Error messages......................................................................... 153Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 155

Camera care ................................................................................... 162Batteries.......................................................................................... 163

Accessories (optional)..................................................................... 164 AC adapter................................................................................ 164

Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 165Glossary of terms............................................................................ 169

11 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 172Menu list.......................................................................................... 173List of factory default settings.......................................................... 182Functions available in shooting modes and scenes........................ 184Index ............................................................................................... 187


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1 Basic operation

Sequential shootingMovies

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1 Are you ever overwhelmed by all of theadvanced shooting and editing functions?Professional photographers use thesefunctions to achieve a variety of effects. Nowyou too can achieve such effects simply bypressing the buttons on your digital camera.You can use the various functions available to

adjust the brightness and white balance of your pictures, alter the focusing range, andmuch more.Just display a menu on the monitor and usethe buttons to choose a setting. Familiarizeyourself with the buttons and menus beforereading the explanations of the variousfunctions.

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Mode dialThis camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Use themode dial to make settings. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on.

( About the mode dialh This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings.

P The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value andshutter speed for the brightness of the subject.

AThis function allows you to set the aperture manually. Thecamera sets the shutter speed automatically. g Changing theaperture value for shooting pictures (P. 51)

SThis function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. Thecamera sets the aperture automatically. g Changing theshutter speed for shooting pictures (P. 52)

MThis function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speedmanually. g Changing the aperture value and shutter speedfor shooting pictures (P. 53)

r This function allows you to set your own shooting parametersand register them as your original mode. g My Mode (P. 53)

f This function allows you to select from 25 situation-relatedmodes set to the shooting conditions.g Selecting a scene mode according to the situation (P. 36)

n This function lets you record movies. g Recording movies (P. 47)Playback

modeq This function allows you to play bac k still pictures or m ovies.

You can also play back sound. g Playback (P. 75)

TIPS

Direct button functions and menu contents vary depending on the position of themode dial. g Direct buttons (P. 12), Menus (P. 14), Menu list (P. 173)

You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on.

Shooting modesSet the mode dial toone of thesepositions to takepictures or movies.

Playback modeSet the mode dial to thisposition to view pictures or movies.

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In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode dialnecessary for operating functions.

This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n .

This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the followingmodes: h PASM r f n .

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Direct buttonsThis camera features buttons for setting functions directly.The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode.

Using the direct buttons in shooting mode

1 # button (Flash mode) g P. 42Selects the flash mode.

2 [ button (AE lock)/Custom button g P. 58, P. 115Locks the exposure. The lock function isalternately activated and canceled each timeyou press the button. Frequently used functionscan be assigned to the custom button. The

assigned function setting changes each timeyou press the button.The screen on the right shows when [DRIVE] isassigned to the custom button.

3 DISP./GUIDE button g P. 19, P. 72Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of itsfunction.Press this button repeatedly to display the lines and histogram. Alsopress the DISP./GUIDE button to turn off the monitor.

4 QUICK VIEW button g P. 76The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. All the functions inplayback mode are available. To return to shooting mode, press theQUICK VIEW button or press the shutter button halfway.

5 Z button (OK/MENU) g P. 14Displays the top menu of shooting mode.

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Using the direct buttons in playback mode

1 S button (Erase) g P. 85 , P. 102Erases pictures displayed on the monitor.

2 < button (Print) g P. 122Prints pictures displayed on the monitor.

3 DISP./GUIDE button g P. 19Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its function.Press this button repeatedly during playback to change the display in thefollowing order. The histogram is not displayed while displaying movies.

4 Z button (OK/MENU) g P. 14Displays the top menu of playback mode.

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MenusSet the mode dial to any mode and press Z to display the menus on themonitor. Menus are used to make each camera setting.

The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ.

About the menus

TIPS

Press and hold down Z on the top menu to jump directly to one of the followingfunctions.Shooting mode (except r )

The [RESET] screen is displayed. g Resetting the settings to the default(RESET) (P. 106)

Playback modeThe [ALBUM ENTRY] screen is displayed. g Adding pictures to an album(ALBUM ENTRY) (P. 80)

Album playback modeThe [UNDO ENTRY] screen is displayed. g Undoing album entries(UNDO ENTRY) (P. 84)

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Mode menu

Top menu

Shortcut menus

Menus are divided into shortcutmenus and mode menus.

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Shortcut menus

( Shooting mode

( Playback mode

In album playback mode

TIPS

The shortcut menus can also be accessed from the mode menu. Also, you canchange short cut menus in any mode other than h , n , and q .g Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOMBUTTON) (P. 115)


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Mode menu

( Shooting mode

( Playback mode

CAMERAtab

For setting shooting-related functions.

PICTUREtab

For setting picture-related functions, such as record mode and whitebalance.

MEMORY/CARD tab

For formatting internal memory or a card. Also saves internal memorydata to a card.

SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the cameraeasier to use.

PLAY tab For setting playback-related functions.

EDIT tab For editing saved pictures. The same screen is displayed when[EDIT] is selected from the top menu.

MEMORY/CARD tab

For formatting internal memory or a card, and erasing all image data. Also saves internal memory data to a card.

SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the cameraeasier to use.

TIPS

The [MEMORY] tab is displayed when the internal memory is in use. The[CARD] tab is displayed when a card is inserted in the camera.

For a list of mode menu items, see Menu list (P. 173).

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Use the arrow pad and Z to set menu items.Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings.

Ex: Setting [ & ]

1 Set the mode dial to any of the following modes:PASM r f .

2 Press Z . The top menu is displayed.

3 Press q to select [MODE MENU].

4 Press sr to select the[CAMERA] tab, and press q . Refer to the arrows on the screen to

select and make settings with the arrowpad.

Using the menus

srpq buttonsZ button

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5 Press sr to select the [ & ],and press q . Refer to the arrows on the screen to

select and make settings with the arrowpad.

Unavailable settings cannot beselected.

6 Press sr to select [OFF],[& ], or [ % ], and press Z . Press Z repeatedly to exit the menu.

TIPS

The operation guide displayed at thebottom of the screen depends on the menu

to be set. In this case, follow the operationguide to set or change settings using thearrow pad.

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Press psr to select a setting.Press Z to finalize the setting.

In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows: Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [ & ]

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ & ]

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This camera has a GUIDE function. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menudisplay in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guideexplaining the menus.

1 With a menu selected, hold downthe DISP./GUIDE button. The menu explanation is displayed. Release the DISP./GUIDE button to

close the menu guide.

Using the GUIDE function

Sets the format for naming folders and filesthat are to be saved toa new card.

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How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation.Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures.

Select the menus in the order indicated by . g Using themenus (P. 17), Menu operationnotation (P. 18)

This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in thismanual.

This indicates the position of the mode dial.If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used inany of these modes.g Mode dial (P. 10), Mode dial notation (P. 11)

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Tips before youstart taking pictures

Your pictures are almost guaranteed to comeout well just by setting the mode dial to h and pressing the shutter button. Butoccasionally, you cant focus on your subject,the subject is too dark, or the picture doesntcome out the way you want.Just knowing which button to press or which

setting to change can help you solve theseproblems.

And did you know that by selecting an imagesize according to how you plan to use thepictures afterwards, you can store morepictures in the internal memory and on thememory card? These are just some of thehints provided in this chapter.

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Turning the camera on and off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.

( Turning the camera on

Set the mode dial to any mode, and press the POWER button. The monitor turns on. When you turn on the camera in shooting mode, the lens extends.

( Turning the camera off Press the POWER button.

The monitor turns off. The lens retracts.

TIPS The screen on the right is displayed when the

date and time setting has returned to the factorydefault setting. Setting the date and time makesyour pictures easier to manage, such as whenyou view them with calendar display.g Setting the date and time (P. 113)

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When to use the monitor and viewfinder You can take pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Use theone that is most apt for the situation.To turn the monitor on or off, press the DISP./GUIDE button several times.g Direct buttons (P. 12)

Monitor Viewfinder

Advantages

You can check the picture areathat the camera actuallyrecords.

Camera movement does notoccur easily and subjects can beseen clearly even in brightplaces. Little battery power isused.

Disadvantages

Camera movement occurs easilyand subjects may be difficult tosee in bright/dark places. Themonitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder.

When close to a subject, theimage in the viewfinder differsslightly from the picture that thecamera actually records.

Tips

Use the monitor when you needto know the exact area thecamera records, or to take aclose-up of a person or flower (macro shooting).

Use the viewfinder for generalsnapshots, landscape picturesand other casual shots.

Viewfinder The camera records a wider area than the image in the

viewfinder. As you get closer to the subject, the actual image recorded

(the shaded area in the illustration on the left) differsslightly from the image in the viewfinder.

TIPS

When the monitor darkensj If the camera is not used for 10 seconds or more, the monitor darkens

slightly. After that, if the camera is not used for 3 minutes or more, themonitor turns off automatically. Press the shutter button or use the zoomlever to turn the monitor on.

To adjust the brightness of the monitor j Adjust the brightness with the [ s ] settings. g Adjusting the monitor

brightness (P. 112)When the monitor is hard to seej Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines (smears) to

appear on the image in the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.

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If the correct focus cannot be obtainedThe camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The levelof contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The cameramay fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame. If this happens, thesimplest solution is to use the focus lock.

1 Position the AF target mark onthe subject you want to focus on. When shooting a hard-to-focus or fast-

moving subject, focus the camera on anobject about the same distance away asthe subject.

2 Press the shutter button halfwayuntil the green lamp lights. The green lamp lights when the focus

and exposure are locked. When the green lamp blinks, the focus

and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button,re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter buttonhalfway again.

3 Keeping the shutter buttonpressed halfway, recomposeyour shot.

4 Press the shutter button fully. The camera takes the picture. The

orange lamp blinks while the picture isrecorded.

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Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.

In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the samedistance as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture.If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camerausing the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return thecamera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and takethe picture.

TIPS

To focus on the subject in the center of the frameg AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA) (P. 54)

When the frame in which you focus on a subject is different from theframe in which you lock the exposure

g AE lock (P. 58)To fix the focus

g AF lock (P. 56)

Note

Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may movecausing the picture to blur.

Never remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the orangelamp on the side of the viewfinder is blinking. Doing so could destroy storedpictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

Recorded pictures are saved in the camera regardless of whether the camerais turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed.

When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadowmay appear colored.

When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, the edges of the picture mayappear dark. Check the recorded image on the monitor.

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

The green lampblinks.The subject cannotbe brought into focus.

Subject withlow contrast

Subject with anextremely brightarea in the center of the frame

Subject withoutvertical lines

Subjects atdifferentdistances

Fast-movingsubject

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Record modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies.Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on acomputer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and the number of storable still pictures/movierecording time, see the tables on P. 28 to 29.

Still pictures (other than those in raw data format) are recorded in JPEG format.Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of your pictures.Pictures are made from thousands of dots (pixels). If a picture with relatively fewpixels is enlarged, it looks like a mosaic. Pictures with more pixels are denser andclearer but require more space (larger file size), thus decreasing the number of pictures that can be saved. Though a high compression rate results in a small filesize, this also produces a grainy look.

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Image sizeThe number of pixels (horizontal vertical) used when saving an image. You cansave your pictures at a large image size to get clearer prints. However, as the imagesize increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which decreases the number of pictures that can be saved.

CompressionIn record modes other than [RAW], pictures are compressed and saved. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be.

( Special record modes

Raw dataThis is unprocessed data which has not been subjected to color conversion or whitebalance, sharpness and contrast adjustment. Use the OLYMPUS Master softwareto display the picture data on a computer. You can also view the data with Photoshopsoftware by installing the Plug-in available from the Olympus website. Raw datacannot be displayed using ordinary software, and print reservations cannot be made.Pictures taken with the record mode set to raw data can be edited with this camera.g Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/ Q /P /REDEYE FIX/BLACK &WHITE/SEPIA) (P. 89)

3:2The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If theaspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can beprinted at a photo store without losing the imageborders.

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RAW Raw uncompressed data. Data is in ORF format. 3072 2304

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When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on thecomputer screen varies depending on the computers monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 768 fills the screen if youset the picture to 1 when the monitor setting is 1,024 768. However, if themonitor setting is over 1,024 768 (such as 1,280 1,024), the picture onlytakes up part of the screen.

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The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in thetables are approximate.

The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations or album entries have been made or not.In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change evenwhen you take new pictures or erase stored pictures.

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1 For still pictures, select from[RAW], [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2]. [RAW] cannot be set in h or f

mode. If you select [RAW], see ( JPEG copy

(P. 31).

For movies, select from [SHQ640 480 30fps], [HQ 640 48015fps], [SQ1 320 240 30fps] or [SQ2 320 240 15fps].

2 Select the image size of therecord mode.

If you selected [SQ1] or [SQ2],

press q after choosing the imagesize, then select [HIGH] or [NORMAL].

3 Press Z .

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For still pictures

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( JPEG copyPictures taken in the raw data format can be stored in JPEG format at the same timeas they are recorded in raw data. To record pictures in JPEG format you can select[SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2] for the record mode, but you cannot select the imagesize. Pictures are recorded in the size currently set for each record mode.

1 In the [ K ] screen, select [RAW], and press q .2 Select a JPEG duplicate setting

from [OFF], [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1]and [SQ2]. Select [OFF] to save raw data only.

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The internal memory and memory cardPictures taken are recorded in the internal memory.Pictures can also be recorded to an optional xD-Picture Card (card). Thecard can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internalmemory of the camera. A card can be convenient when taking manypictures while on a trip.

( Internal memory basicsThe internal memory is the cameras media for recording pictures, similar to film ina film camera.Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memorycannot be removed or exchanged.

( Using the internal memory or card

You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being usedduring shooting and playback operations.

The internal memory and a card cannot be used at the same time. The internal memory cannot be used for shooting or playback operations when a

card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card before using the internal memory. Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be copied to a card. g Copying

pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP) (P. 101)

Monitor indication Shooting mode Playback mode

[IN] Pictures are recorded to theinternal memory.Pictures are being played backfrom the internal memory.

[xD] Pictures are recorded to a card. Pictures are being played back

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The card is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera.Pictures recorded to the card can be easily erased on the camera or processedusing a computer. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using acard with a larger capacity.

1 Index areaYou can use this space to write the contents of thecard.

2 Contact areaThe part where the data transferred from the cameraenters the card.

Compatible cardsxD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1 GB)

1 Make sure the camera is turned off. The monitor is off. The lens is retracted.

2 Open the card cover.

The card

Note

This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that wasformatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to formatthe card on this camera before use. g Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT) (P. 104)

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3 Orient the card as shown, andinsert it into the card slot as

shown in the illustration. Insert the card straight in. Insert the card until it clicks into place. Inserting the card in the wrong direction

or at an angle may damage the contactsand prevent the card from beingremoved.

The card may not record properly if it isnot inserted all the way in.

( Removing the card

3 Push the card all the way in andrelease slowly. The card protrudes slightly and stops.

Grasp the card and remove.

4 Close the card cover.

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Selecting a scene mode according to thesituation

This function allows you to select from 25 f modes set to the shootingconditions. When you select a scene according to the situation or conditions, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings.

( f modeJ D image stabilization

Reduces blurring in images caused by shaking or motion when the image was taken.Photos shot in dark areas may appear grainy.

B Portrait

Suitable for taking portrait pictures. This mode accentuates the skin texture of theportrait subject.

F Landscape

Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Blues andgreens are vividly reproduced.

D Landscape + Portrait

Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant background. Blues,greens, and skin tones are vividly reproduced.

G Night Scene

Suitable for taking pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.

C Sports

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action. Even fast-moving subjects appear to bestationary.

U Night + Portrait

Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant night scene. The camerasets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.

N Indoor

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W Candle

Suitable for capturing the atmosphere of a candle-lit scene. Warm colors arereproduced.

R Self PortraitSuitable for taking self-portrait pictures.

c Available Light Portrait

Suitable for shooting subjects in low light conditions without a flash.

S Sunset

Suitable for taking pictures of the evening sunlight. Reds and yellows are vividlyreproduced.

X Fireworks

Suitable for taking pictures of fireworks displays. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.

j Museum

Suitable for taking pictures in museums and other places where flash photographyand sounds are prohibited.

P Behind Glass

Suitable for shooting a subject through glass.

V Cuisine

Suitable for taking pictures of food. Food colors are vibrantly reproduced.

d Documents

Suitable for taking pictures of documents or time schedules. The contrast betweenthe text and background is enhanced.

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e Shoot & Select1 / f Shoot & Select2

Pictures are taken in succession. You can erase unwanted pictures before savingthe ones you want. Suitable for taking moving subjects.Shoot & Select1 (e ) Focus is locked at the first frame.Shoot & Select2 (f ) Takes pictures in succession, adjusting the focus 1 frameat a time.

Z Beach

Suitable for taking pictures on a sunny day at the beach. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape.

a Snow

Suitable for taking pictures in the snow. You can take pictures of your subject againsta beautiful sky or snow scene.

k Under Water Wide1 / l Under Water Wide2

Suitable for taking pictures of scenery under water. Be sure to use the underwater housing.Under Water Wide1 (k ) Takes pictures, adjusting the focus 1 frame at a time.Under Water Wide2 (l ) The focus is fixed at a distance of approximately 5 m

(16.4 ft.). This distance may change depending on thewater quality.

H Under Water Macro

Suitable for taking pictures under water in macro mode. Be sure to use theunderwater housing.

Note

If you select a scene that does not use the flash or a scene with a slower shutter speed, camera movement may occur. It is recommended that you use a tripodto prevent camera movement.

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1 Press sr to select a scene,and press Z .

2 Take the picture. For shoot & select, hold down the shutter button.

To change the scene, press r . Or, press Z to display the top menu andselect [SCENE].

( When [SHOOT & SELECT1] or [SHOOT & SELECT2] is selected

After taking your pictures, the screen for selecting which pictures to erase isdisplayed.

1 Press pq to select the picture youwant to erase, and press s .Repeat Step 1 to erase multiplepictures.

2 When you have selected all the unwanted pictures, press Z .3 Select [YES], and press Z .

The selected pictures are erased, and only the remaining pictures aresaved.

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Zooming in on your subject

You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With theoptical zoom, the image is enlarged on the CCD when the lens magnification ischanged, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, thearea at the center of the image captured by the CCD is cropped and enlarged.Because digital zoom takes a small area of the picture and enlarges it, the picturebecomes grainy as the digital zoom magnification increases.

The following zoom magnifications are available on this camera.Optical zoom 3 (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm on a 35 mm

camera)Optical zoom digital zoom Max. 15 ([ n ] mode: Max. 9)Note that camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications.

1 Push or pull the zoom lever. Zoom out: Push the zoom lever toward W. Zoom in: Pull the zoom lever toward T.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON]g Using the menus (P. 17)

For n : Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON]

1 Pull the zoom lever toward T.

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Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9 in.to 50 cm/19.7 in.; telephoto: 30 cm/11.8 in. to 50 cm/19.7 in.). However, in macromode focusing is performed quickly.

& This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9 in. to your subject (whenthe optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle).

% This mode lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm/0.8 in. to your subject. In the[% ] mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is

fixed automatically and cannot be adjusted.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ & ] [& ] / [ % ]g Using the menus (P. 17)

For h : Top menu [ & ] [& ] / [% ]

Note

Taking a picture with the digital zoom may cause the picture to appear grainy.

Using macro/super macro mode

Note

During super macro mode, the zoom is not available. If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the

area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, use themonitor.

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Flash shootingSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect youwant to achieve.Flash working rangeW (max.): Approx. 0.4 m to 3.8 m (1.3 ft. to 12.5 ft.)T (max.): Approx. 0.4 m to 2.2 m (1.3 ft. to 7.2 ft.)

Auto-flash (No indication)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

Red-eye reduction flash ( ! )

The light from the flash may make thesubjects eyes appear red in the picture.The red-eye reduction flash mode

reduces this phenomenon by emittingpre-flashes before firing the regular flash.

Red-eye fill-in flash ( H )

The flash always fires after pre-flashes for red-eye reduction are emitted.

Fill-in flash ( # )

The flash fires regardless of the availablelight. This mode is useful for eliminating

shadows on the subjects face (such asshadows from tree leaves), in a backlightsituation, or for correcting the color shiftproduced by artificial lighting (especiallyfluorescent light).

Flash off ( $ )

The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations whereflash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode whenshooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash.

Note

After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released.Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.

Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristicsmay also limit effectiveness.

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1 Press the # button repeatedly toset the flash mode.g Direct buttons (P. 12) After 2 seconds of non-operation, the

selection is set and the mode selectionscreen disappears.

Each time you press # (flash mode),the flash mode changes in the followingorder.

In S mode and M mode, the flash mode changes in the following order.

2 Press the shutter button halfway. In conditions where the flash will fire, the

# mark lights (flash stand-by).3 Press the shutter button fully to

take the picture.

Note

Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations whenin the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.

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You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission.Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increasedcontrast is desired.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ w ]g Using the menus (P. 17)

1 Press sr to adjust the flashintensity, and press Z .

TIPS

The orange lamp blinks or [BUSY] is displayed.j The flash is charging. Wait until the orange lamp beside the viewfinder turns

off.

Note

The flash does not fire in the following situations:High-speed sequential shooting, auto bracketing, super macro shooting,and panorama shooting.

The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode with the zoomset to wide-angle (W). Check the resulting picture on the monitor.

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Select the flash timing.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ # SYNCRO][# SYNC1] / [ # SYNC2] g Using the menus (P. 17)

Synchro

# SYNC1 (front curtain) The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens.

# SYNC2 (rear curtain) With the rear curtain, the flash fires just before theshutter closes. You can use this setting to createinteresting effects in your picture, such asexpressing the movement of a car by showing thetail-lights streaming backwards. The slower theshutter speed, the better the effects turn out. If theshutter speed is faster than 1/200, the flash firesautomatically with the front curtain.

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Selecting the flash (FLASH)Slave flash photography ( Q FLASH)This setting is for when using a commercially available slave flash that issynchronized with the camera flash.The amount of light emitted by the flash can be adjusted in 10 levels. The flash canfire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be longer if ahigh emission level is set.Flash mode automatically changes to [ # ] for all flash modes except [ $ ].

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ Q FLASH] [SLAVE]g Using the menus (P. 17)

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Recording moviesThis function allows you to record movies.

1 Compose your picture. You can use the zoom lever to enlargeyour subject.

2 Press the shutter button fully tostart recording. The orange lamp blinks while the movie

is being saved. During movie recording, the A mark

lights red.

3 Press the shutter button again tostop recording. When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops

automatically. When there is space in the internal memory or the card, the remaining

recording time ( P. 29 ) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot.

TIPS

To record audio with the movie

j Set [ R] to [ON]. g Recording sound with movies (P. 49)To use the zoom during movie recordingj If you set [ R] to [OFF], you can use the optical zoom during movie

recording. g Recording sound with movies (P. 49)j Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. g Using the digital zoom (P. 40)

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The area in which the picture is captured by the CCD is adjusted according tomovement of the subject, thereby enabling recording of the picture with reducedblurring of the subject. The images are recorded slightly larger when [ h ] is set to[ON].

Top menu [ h ] [ON] g Using the menus (P. 17)

1 Take the picture.

Note

The remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using theinternal memory or card again after formatting it with your camera.g Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)

(P. 104) In n mode, the flash and manual focus are not available.

Camera movement compensation

Note

When the camera moves a lot or the subject is moving quickly, thecompensation function may not operate effectively.

When taking pictures with the camera stabilized, set [ h ] to [OFF], otherwisethe movement of the subject may cause the image on the screen to move.

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Top menu [MODE MENU] [ R] [ON] g Using the menus (P. 17)

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Advanced shootingfunctions

Letting the camera select the optimal settingsis simple and easy, but if you want, you can bea lot more creative. Now that you havemastered basic operation, you can startenjoying your cameras more advancedfunctions. You can adjust the shootingconditions manually and try out different

effects.For example, when taking pictures of flowerson a tree, by reducing the aperture value andfocusing on the branch of the tree nearest toyou, you can make the flowers stand outagainst a blurred background.If it is evening, you can add a touch of color tothe night sky. By setting the white balance to1 (tungsten light), you can give the dark sky ablue tone.

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This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets theshutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number),the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a

blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range, resulting in increased depth of field in which both the subjectand the background are in focus. Use this mode when you want to play withhow the background is depicted.

1 Press sr to set the aperturevalue.s : Closes the aperture (increases the

aperture value).

r : Opens the aperture (decreases theaperture value).

Adjustment range:Wide angle : F2.8 to F8.0Telephoto : F4.9 to F8.0

When the exposure is correct, the aperture value is displayed in green.When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value isdisplayed in red.

Aperture value (F-number)is decreased.

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This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camerasets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to thesubject and the type of effect you want.

1 Press sr to set the shutter speed.s : Sets the shutter speed faster.

r : Sets the shutter speed slower.Shutter speed range:

1/2 to 1/1000(when [NOISE REDUCTION] is setto [ON]: up to 4 seconds)

When the exposure is correct, theshutter speed is displayed in green.When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed isdisplayed in red.

Note

To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when takingpictures requiring a slow shutter speed.

Setting a fast shutter speed lets youcapture fast-moving action as though itwas stopped in motion.

Setting a slow shutter speed blurs amoving subject, giving the impressionof movement.

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Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures

This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to set the apertureand shutter speed manually.

1 Adjust the aperture and shutter speed.p : Closes the aperture (increases

the aperture value).q : Opens the aperture (decreases

the aperture value).s : Sets the shutter speed faster.r : Sets the shutter speed slower.

Adjustment range: Aperture value : F2.8 to F8.0Shutter speed : 15" to 1/1000 (when

aperture value isF8.0: up to 1/2000)

The exposure compensation that the camera calculates and the difference between theexposure are shown in a range of +/- 3.0 EV.

When the exposure differential is displayed in red, this range has been exceeded.

You can take pictures using settings registered in [ s MY MODE 1] to[d MY MODE 4]. Only the settings in [ s MY MODE 1] are preset.g Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) (P. 115)

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ r 1/2/3/4][s MY MODE 1] / [ E MY MODE 2] / [ c MY MODE 3] /[d MY MODE 4] g Using the menus (P. 17)

TIPS

To take long exposure (bulb) shots1 Press r and set shutter speed to BULB.2 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is pressed.

The maximum time that it can remain open is 8 minutes.

Note

To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when takingpictures requiring a slow shutter speed.

The shutter speeds that can be set vary depending on the aperture value.

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Focusing applications

This function allows you to select how the camera focuses on your subject.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [AF MODE][iESP] / [SPOT] / [AREA] g Using the menus (P. 17)

( When [AREA] is selected1 Use the arrow pad to move the AF target mark to the area

where you want to focus. The AF target mark is displayed in green while the subject is moving. You

can take pictures while the AF target mark is displayed in green.2 Hold down Z .

The position of the AF target mark is set. To change the position of the AF target mark after it is set, hold down Z .

3 Take the picture. The AF target mark remains at the same position even after the picture istaken.

AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA)

iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to focus on. Evenwhen the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.

SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.AREA Move the AF target mark to select the area you want to focus on to take

a picture.

Note

The AF target mark returns to the center position when the mode dial is turnedor the zoom lever is operated.

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If the subject cannot be accurately focused on with auto focus, set manual focus andmanually adjust the focus.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FOCUS MODE] [MF]g Using the menus (P. 17)

1 Press sr to set the focus. During operation, the focus area is enlarged.

This lets you check whether the focus area

is correct. The distance indicator on the left of themonitor is used for reference.

2 Hold down Z . The focus is locked at the distance you

have set, and MF is displayed in red onthe monitor.

When Z is held down while MF isdisplayed, the distance indicator isdisplayed and the focus can be adjusted.

3 Take the picture. Set [FOCUS MODE] to [AF] to return to

auto focus.

Manual focus (FOCUS MODE)

TIPS

When you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, but thecamera cannot focus at ) (infinity).j Press sr to make fine adjustments to the cursor position while viewing

the monitor.

Note

Using the zoom lever after setting the focus may compromise the setting.Perform the setting again.

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ON Fulltime AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, withouthaving to press the shutter button halfway. The focusing time is reduced, soyou wont miss snapshot opportunities. Also, the subject is automaticallykept in focus during movie recording.

OFF Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FULLTIME AF] [ON] / [OFF]g Using the menus (P. 17)

The focus position can be locked. AF lock refers to locking the focus position. Besure to register the AF lock function to the [ button (custom button) before use.g Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOMBUTTON) (P. 115)

1 Position the AF target mark onthe desired subject and press the[ button. The focus is locked, and the AF lock

mark is displayed. To reset the AF lock, press the [

button again. Press the [ button toengage and disengage the AF lock.

2 Press the shutter button fully.

Fulltime AF

Note Setting [FULLTIME AF] to [ON] consumes more battery power. [FULLTIME AF] cannot be used when [ R] is set to [ON] in n mode.

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sThis function enables you to focus on darksubjects with the auto focus.

ON When you press the shutter buttonhalfway, the AF illuminator lightsautomatically to illuminate the subject.

OFF The AF illuminator does not light.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [AF ILLUMINATOR][ON] / [OFF] g Using the menus (P. 17)

TIPS

To save the locked focus position after taking a picture (AF memory)j Hold down the [ button for more

than 1 second to display the AF memorymark. The focus is locked while the AFmemory mark is displayed. Press the[ button again to cancel the AFmemory.

When the AF lock was canceled eventhough it was engagedj Do not operate any of the buttons or the

mode dial after performing the AF lock. Doing so will cancel the AF lock.j When the camera reactivates after sleep mode, or the power or monitor isturned off, the AF lock is canceled.

Note

If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of focus. Engage the AF lock after operating the zoom.

AF illuminator

Note

When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, or when taking pictures of a subject 50 cm (1.6 ft.) or closer, the AF illuminator lights but the subject may

not be in focus.

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Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP/Spot)Changing the area for measuring thebrightness of a subject (ESP/ n )

When taking pictures against backlight, the face of the subject may appear darker. With spot metering, the picture can be taken based on thebrightness at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light

in the background.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ESP/ n ] [ESP] / [ n ] / [ 4 ]g Using the menus (P. 17)

This function is suitable for situations when optimum exposure is difficultto achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subjectand the surroundings.

ESP Meters the brightness at the center of the monitor and the surroundingarea separately to create a picture with balanced brightness. Whentaking pictures against strong backlight, the center of the picture mayappear dark.

n Only the center of the monitor is metered. Suitable for taking a pictureof the subject in the center of the monitor against backlight.

4 Meters the brightness over a wide area with emphasis on the center of the screen. This method is used when you do not want to allow

surrounding light to affect the picture.

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The landscape appearsdark because the sky isbright.

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1 Compose your picture so that youcan lock the exposure, and pressthe [ button.g Direct buttons (P. 12) The meter reading is saved. To reset the AE lock, press the [

button again. Press the [ button toengage and disengage the AE lock.

When a function other than AE lock isassigned to the [ button, reassign thefunction. g Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) (P. 115)

2 Position the AF target mark on thesubject you want to focus on, andpress the shutter button halfway. The green lamp lights.

3 Press the shutter button fully. The AE lock is automatically canceled

when the picture is taken.

TIPS

To save the locked meter reading after taking a picture (AE memory)j After setting the AE lock in Step 1, or after pressing the shutter button

halfway in Step 2, press the [ button for more than 1 second. C isdisplayed. The exposure is saved while C is displayed. Press the [ button again to cancel the AE memory.

When the AE lock was canceled even though it was engagedj Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing the AE

lock. Doing so will cancel the AE lock.j When the camera reactivates after sleep mode, or the power or monitor is

turned off, the AE lock is canceled.

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Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)The higher the ISO, the better the cameras light sensitivity and ability toshoot in low light conditions. However, high sensitivity introduces noiseinto the resulting picture, which may give it a grainy appearance.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO][AUTO] / [64] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] g Using the menus (P. 17)

In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that thecamera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the

exposure in the range of 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. When the exposure ischanged, you can check the result on the monitor.

1 Press pq . Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image

or [] to darken the image.

2 Take the picture.

AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of

the subject.64/100/200/400/800

With a low ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images indaylight. With a high ISO setting, you can shoot in dark places.

Note ISO is based on the sensitivity of normal camera film.

Changing picture brightness

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The color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For instance,when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper,the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By adjusting thewhite balance, you can achieve more natural-looking colors.

TIPS

Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to their real shades. To preventthe picture from getting brighter, adjust toward [] when shooting dark subjects.

Note

Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) thatwas intended.

The effects of exposure compensation may be limited when the surroundingsof the subject are extremely bright or dark.

AUTO Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source.PRESET Selects the white balance according to the light source.

5 For shooting on a sunny day.3 For shooting on a cloudy day.4 For shooting in evening sunlight.1 For shooting under a tungsten light (3,000K)*.w For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp (6,700K)*.

This type of lamp is used mainly in homes.x For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp

(5,000K)*. This type of lamp is generally used in desk lamps,etc.

y For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp (4,200K)*. Thistype of lamp is generally used in offices, etc.* The color temperature values (K) are approximate. They are not an

accurate indication of color.V For setting a more precise white balance than preset white balance

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Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [WB][AUTO] / [PRESET] / [ V ] g Using the menus (P. 17)

( When [PRESET] is selected

1 Select a white balance setting,and press Z .

( When [ V ] is selected

1 With the [ONE TOUCH WB]screen displayed, point thecamera at a sheet of white paper. Position the paper so that it fills the

screen, making sure there are noshadows.

2 Press Z . The new white balance is set.

TIPS

You can also select a different preset white balance from the onerecommended and enjoy interesting results on the monitor.

OK

PRESET WB

SELECT GOCANCEL

ONE TOUCH WB

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