User manual TNB SKINS DECO SKNBG1

[. . . ] · To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Monitor Power switch Power switch Monitor button Battery compartment lock Mode dial Battery compartment cover b. Setting the Date and Time · · · · · · · TIP :To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (OPTIONAL) Tripod socket Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. [. . . ] Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using d to select the field, and ac to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set. Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp (AF lock) Flash stand-by Macro mode Noise reduction Flash mode Flash intensity control Drive Self-timer Record mode Resolution Exposure compensation Shutter speed Exposure differential Aperture value AE lock AE memory Spot metering ISO White balance White balance compensation Saturation Sharpness Contrast Memory gauge Number of storable still pictures c. Camera Diagram and Controls Strap eyelet Zoom lever Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format. · Press e twice to set the date and time and exit the menu. AF target mark Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor Print reservation Number of prints Battery check Protect Record mode Resolution Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure compensation White balance ISO Date and time File number (still picture) Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations. Shutter button Flash Connector cover VIDEO OUT jack Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed. Card cover Self-timer lamp Lens DC-IN jack USB connector VT458701 1AG6P1P1570-- Printed in Japan TAKING PICTURES a. Taking a Picture There are two ways to compose your subject: using the monitor or with the viewfinder. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information. The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp lights steadily. The # indicator informs you that the flash is recommended and/ or recharging (when blinking); or ready to fire (when steady). · Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken. Icon No indication ! Flash Mode Auto-flash Description The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed. Red-eye Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes Reduction Flash to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture. # · Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch. · Compose your subject in the viewfinder or on the monitor. b. · Use ac to select the CARD tab, then press d twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. · As a safeguard, the Digital camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press e. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER TIP :Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images. Windows 98 users must install the "USB Driver for Windows 98" software before connecting the Digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information. · Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. The camera starts communicating with the PC. Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer. Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer. · Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your camera and computer as illustrated at right. INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE Additional Camera Features This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. · Advanced photographic control: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes are available to give you complete control of your photography. · 6 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 6 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. · Macro Mode and Super Macro Mode: For taking extremely tight close-up pictures. · Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures. · Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. [. . . ] · Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. (Movies cannot be recorded with sound. ) · Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture. · Close-up Playback: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image. · Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. [. . . ]