Olympus C-2500L Quick Start Manual

M

A

P

POWER

OK

SM/CF

BACK

TOP LCD

TOP VIEW

REAR VIEW

SM
CF

SHQ

SQ

MF

mft

ISO

PM

Rubber
Eye Cup

1.8" Color TFT (HAST) Display
LCD (122,000 pixels)

Viewfinder

Orange Flash LED

Green Auto Focus LED

Menu
Button

Power
Button
(On/Off)

Jog Dial (Menu Control Up/Down- Left/Right)

OK Button

Card Access Lamp

Mode Dial

M=Manual
A=Aperture
P=Program Automatic Mode
=Display Mode
=Print Mode (DPOF Selection)
=Connection Mode
(Connect to Computer/TV)

Media Button
(SM=SmartMedia™
CF=CompactFlash™)

SmartMedia™ Memory Card
CompactFlash™ Memory Card

9.2-28mm
Olympus Zoom

Spot Meter

Exposure Compensation

Resolution Mode (Quality)

Battery Check

Program
Exposure Mode

Shutter Speed/
Focus Distance

Card Error

Aperture

Super Macro

Macro
Focus

Manual Focus

Infinity

"Red-Eye"
Reducing
Flash Mode

Flash
Control

Remote Control/Self-Timer

Sequential
Shooting

ISO Speed
Manual-Quick

White Balance

Flash Mode
(On/Off)

Meter/
Feet

Memory Scale
(Buffered RAM)

Number of Remaining Pictures
Frame Number/Error Code

Shutter Release

Zoom Lever

+/– and Scroll Button

Hot Shoe
(Dedicated FL-40 Flash Optional)

Frame
Erase
Button

Flash
Information
Button

Spot Meter/Write Protect
Image Selection Button

Built-in Pop-up Flash

Pop-up Flash Button

Control LCD Display

Media Compartment Cover

FOCUS

INFO

W

T

-

DRIVE

SQ HQ SHQ

Q

WB AUTO 5500K

ISO 100 200 400

1/4

SM

CF

SHQ

SQ

MF

mft

ISO

PM

DRIVE

Q

WB

ISO

SYNC

Q.F.

SETUP

SETUP

DISP

SETUP

SHQ

SQ

SETUP

FILE

NAME

RESET

1st

CURTAIN

2nd

CURTAIN

2.5m/8ft.

REC
VIEW

OFF

REC

INFO

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/ft

AUTO

MIN

10

SLEEP

Resolution

Compression

8MB Pictures

16MB Pictures

32MB Pictures 64MB Pictures

SHQ-Exit TIFF 1712 x 1368
SHQ-Exit JPEG 1712 x 1368
HQ-Exit JPEG 1712 x 1368

SQ-Exit JPEG 1280 x 1024
SQ-Exit JPEG 640 x 512

Uncompressed: 6.68MB

2.3 to 1 JPEG: about 2MB
8 to 1 JPEG: about 850KB

8 to 1 JPEG: about 350KB
8 to 1 JPEG: about 90KB

At least 1
At least 4
At least 13

At least 17
At least 49

At least 2
At least 8
At least 27

At least 35
At least 99

At least 4
At least 16
At least 55

At least 71
At least 199

At least 9
At least 32
At least 110

At least 142
At least 398

DRIVE

SQ HQ SHQ

Q

WB AUTO 5500K

ISO 100 200 400

1/4

1st

CURTAIN

Q.F.

SETUP

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SOFT

2/4

2nd

CURTAIN

2.5m/8ft.

SYNC

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World Leaders in Film and

Filmless Photography

Thank you for choosing the Olympus® C-2500L SLR, the most advanced filmless
digital camera available today. It offers a full range of advanced featur es and the
professional image quality only Olympus can provide in a compact, all-in-one design.
For the finest in filmless photography, look to Olympus. World Leaders in Film and
Filmless Photography.

To ensure you are completely satisfied with your Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless
Digital Camera purchase, we’ve prepared this easy-to-follow users’ guide. Just
follow these simple instructions to set up and begin using your new C-2500L SLR
Filmless Digital Camera. For more advanced instructions on feature use, please
refer to the complete Owner’s Manual included in your package.

First, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera operation
by reviewing the illustrations below.

Taking Pictures With Your Olympus C-2500L SLR

Get Ready...

Before you begin using your Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital Camera:

1. Charge and load the 4 "AA" NiMH batteries in the compartment at the bottom of the
camera as indicated by the diagram imprinted on the camera body.

Load 1 3V Lithium battery with the "+" side facing upward in the compartment below
the main battery compartment. This battery provides a constant charge to the system
to sustain memory functions when the AA batteries are removed for recharging.

For best results, Olympus America Inc. strongly recommends using Olympus Brand Nickel
Metal-Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable "AA" batteries, as system power requirements can be

very demanding. (Do not use manganese or lithium "AA" batteries, which may overheat
and damage the camera.) An optional AC adapter may be used when downloading images
to ensure a consistent power supply voltage.

2. Insert the SmartMedia™ Memory Card. Open the door to the right of the LCD panel and
slide the Card into the thinner slot located closest to the rear of the camera body. This

card is your "film." It stores your images for reviewing, downloading, and printing. To
insert, simply slide the card in—with the gold contacts facing lens—until you feel the
gentle click of the spring load. To eject, lightly press the card again.

You may also use CompactFlash memory cards with your C-2500L. Insert with the card’s
arrow facing you in the thicker slot closest the lens, using the procedure described above.

3. Turn on the power. The power button is located at the back of the camera in the center of
the Mode Dial. Icons representing default settings appear in the top LCD, along with the
number of pictures available at the preset memory settings.

To turn the camera off, press the Power button again. The LCD screen goes blank.

Get Set...

You’re just about ready to begin taking pictures with your Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital
Camera. First, perform the initial set-up. These are the default settings that will affect every
picture you take, until you change these default settings.

Note

: These settings can be changed at any time.

Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4

DRIVE: Selects Normal (Rapid) Shooting Mode, Sequence (Burst) Mode, Remote

Control or Self-timer.

QUALITY: Choose an image resolution setting: Standard (SQ), High Quality (HQ) or the
Super High Quality (SHQ) mode.

WHITE BALANCE: Enter your light setting using the Jog Dial: AUTO, One Button White
Balance , or choose from six pre-set white balance settings to match special

shooting situations.

ISO SETTINGS: Equivalent to film speed settings in your filmless digital camera. Select
from 100, 200 or 400. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used
and the lower amount of light required.

FLASH CONTROL MODE: For setting the exposure control of +/- 2 steps EV with the
built-in pop-up flash or the FL-40 external flash.

FLASH SYNC MODES: Choose to have the flash fire at beginning of the shutter
opening sequence; choose to have the flash fire at the end.

QUICK FOCUS: Select a focal length of from 1 foot to infinity from 15 preset ranges. The
selected setting such as the one shown here , will be the first to appear when
you use the flash shortcut key located on the top of the camera.

QUALITY SHARPNESS: Use NORMAL for printing sharp, clear images without manipu­lation; Use SOFT for when you will apply image editing with sharpening filters to pictures
downloaded to your personal computer.

BEEP SOUND: Select ON or OFF to hear setting confirmation sounds.

POWER SETTINGS: Have images appear on the LCD monitor while recording with or

modes. This mode also sets time intervals for battery-saving standby mode.

SET DATE/TIME: Adjust the time and date setting using the Jog Dial. Press OK
to lock in the settings.

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1. Choose your recording mode using the Mode Dial:

• P (Program) for fully automatic operation. The C-2500L SLR automatically sets the

proper exposure, f-stop and shutter settings for easy, point-and-shoot

filmless

photography.

• A (Aperture Priority) manually controls the f-stop between f/2.8 or f/5.6 with wide-

angle shooting, and between f/3.9 or f/7.8 with telephoto shooting. The shutter speed
is determined automatically.

• M (Manual Exposure) manually controls aperture as well as the shutter speed between

8 seconds and 1/10,000 second.

2. Use the color LCD screen to make specific adjustments to picture settings. With the
Mode Dial set to P, A or M, turn on the LCD screen by pressing the button. The first of
four menus will appear. Move the Jog Dial up and down to scroll through menus and their
available settings; move to the left and right to make your specific setting selections. Press
the OK button to confirm your selections.

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DISPLAY SET UP: Choose to see recorded information; choose to receive
focal distance information in meters or feet.

RESOLUTION SET UP: With SQ images, use the Jog Dial to select the image size:
1280 x 1024 pixels or 640 x 512 pixels. With SHQ images, you can save files in a JPEG
(compressed) or TIFF (noncompressed) format. The amount of frames you can store on
the SmartMedia or CompactFlash card depends on the image size and file format
you’ve selected. See the chart below:

FILE NAME: Choose AUTO FILE for sequential numbering of each Card used; AUTO
FOLDER to have numbers reset every time a new Card is inserted into your C-2500L SLR,
or NAME RESET to revert to default naming.

ALL RESET: YES returns all picture settings such as flash and focus modes to their

original factory set defaults.

INFO

MF

ALL

W

T

SM

CF

COPY

SM

SETUP

FOCUS

FOCUS

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World Leaders in Film and

Filmless Photography

GO...and Start Taking Pictures

Now, you’re ready to take professional-quality photos with your Olympus C-2500L SLR
filmless digital camera!

1. With the Mode Dial set to A, P or M, press the FOCUS button located below the LCD
monitor to choose your own focal settings. Select AUTO FOCUS, or choose for

Manual Focus, then move the Jog Dial up or down to set the focal distance; Macro
Focus or Super Macro for extreme close up shots; or Infinity .

2. For a telephoto or wide-angle shot, use the 3X Zoom lever, which surrounds the
shutter button. Simply press the lever toward T to zoom in with telephoto; press it
toward W to zoom out.

Note:

The optical zoom lens is an internal zoom, so zooming in and out will not cause the

lens barrel to retract or extend.

3. Point and Shoot. Using the optical viewfinder:

• Compose your subject.

• Depress the Shutter release button halfway. The green lamp inside the viewfinder will

light when focused.

• Depress the Shutter release button fully to take the picture.

• Two short beeps indicate the shot has been taken.

• When the Green lamp stops blinking you’re ready to take your next picture.

Wear glasses? Use the dioptic correction dial to adjust the viewfinder until the cross hairs
are sharp. Now everything in the viewfinder is in perfect focus no matter your prescription.

4. If a flash is needed, the orange lamp in the viewfinder will light when the Shutter
release button is pushed halfway. Press the Pop Up flash button to the left of the

lens barrel. The flash will pop up. Then use the following buttons located below the

top LCD screen to select from:

FLASH: Choose from AUTO-FLASH for automatic flash firing; RED-EYE
REDUCTION FLASH to eliminate the phenomena of red-eye; FILL-IN FLASH
for forced flash activation, or OFF for forced off flash.

METERING: Choose Spot Metering to obtain the right exposure of your

subject regardless of the backlit situation.

An optional advanced dedicated external flash, the Olympus FL-40 also is
available for maximum flash flexibility and user control. This flash may be
connected to the hot shoe located on the top right side of the camera.

Taking Pictures With Your Olympus C-2500L SLR

Enjoy Your Pictures

With the Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital Camera, you can easily view, save and
download the photos you want—and delete the ones you don’t.

Viewing Pictures

After you’ve taken a picture, you can view it immediately on the color LCD screen.

• To review the pictures stored in the C-2500L, select the Playback Mode on the
Mode Dial. Use the right/left arrows on the Jog Dial to scroll through all the pictures
saved on your SmartMedia or CompactFlash card.

• To display a multiple number of images, simply press the Zoom lever toward W for a 4­image index, and further toward W for a 9-image index. Move the Jog Dial left and
right to move from frame to frame; up and down to move from index to index.

• To magnify an image, press the Zoom lever toward T to view details up to 4x their
normal size. Move the display position using the button located below the Zoom
lever and move the Jog Dial in the direction you want to scroll.

• You also can review these pictures through any video source such as a Video or TV
monitor with standard video input capabilities. Simply connect the C-2500L SLR to the
video device using the video out cable included with your camera. All connection ports
to the C-2500L including the AC power plug can be found by opening the small panel
on the lower left side of the camera body.

Other Playback Options

With the Mode Dial set to , press the MENU button. Then, move the Jog Dial down
to scroll through the Playback menu; move it left or right to make your specific selections.
Press OK to confirm your selections:

[CF]

[SM]

START

COPY

SM

CF

SETUP

SETUP

Media Selected: Press the SM/CF button to the left of the MENU button to
indicate the type of card used: SmartMedia or CompactFlash.

Auto Frame Advance: Starts Slide Show Mode for LCD display, television or
VCR playback.

COPY: Copies a single image from one media card to another; copies all
images stored on the card.

ALL

X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

[CF]

[SM]

ALL

OFF DATE TIME

CARD
INDEX

OFF ON

SELECT ALL

CLEAR ALL

Saving Pictures

• Notice the green LOCK button below the top LCD screen. To save a picture, you
must be in Playback mode . Press the button while the image you want to
save is displayed on the color LCD screen. The lock icon will appear on the screen.

Deleting Pictures

• To delete a picture, press the red Erase button below the top LCD screen. The
LCD display will ask you to confirm your selection; use the Jog Dial to select YES or NO
and then the OK or button. When you delete a picture, you’ve instantly freed up
space on your SmartMedia or CompactFlash card for more pictures. So with the
C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital Camera, there’s no more wasted film or developing costs
for pictures you don’t really want.

Downloading Pictures

• Please refer to your Olympus Digital Camera QuickStart Guide for easy-to-follow
instructions on how to install the enclosed software titles that will enable you to
download, view, edit, manipulate and store your images on your computer.

Optional Accessories

For even more photographic creativity and enjoyment, Olympus offers a variety of optional
accessories for use with your C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital Camera:

• An advanced dedicated external flash, the Olympus FL-40, is available for maximum
flash flexibility and user control.

• AC Adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images.

• Additional and larger size SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards are available in 8MB,
16MB and 32MB increments.

• Advanced connection devices: PCMCIA SmartMedia Adapter MA3, or FlashPath floppy
disk adapter.

• 1.45 Telephoto Lens (equivalent to 160mm)

• B28 Wide-Angle Lens (equivalent to 29mm)

• Additional Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.

• Accessory Kits

For more information, visit us online at www.olympus.com/digital or contact your local authorized
Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital Camera dealer.

Olympus is the registered trademark of Olympus LTD. Tokyo
All other trademarks and registered marks contained herein are recognized as property of their
respective holders.

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CARD SETUP: Select to erase all information on a SmartMedia (SM) or
CompactFlash (CF) card. Select to format a card.

NOTE

: Formatting a card erases all existing data on the card, even locked images.

LCD DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: To change the brightness of the color LCD screen, move

the arrows using the Jog Dial; left to decrease, right to increase. You will notice the
live preview change as you make adjustments.