Olympus C-4000 Zoom Owner's Manual

ENGLISH

DIGITAL CAMERA

APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE

FRANÇAIS

DIGITALKAMERA

CÁMARA DIGITAL

DEUTSCH

C-4000 ZOOM

ESPAÑOL

BASIC MANUAL/MANUEL DE BASE

EINFACHE ANLEITUNG/MANUAL BÁSICO

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

For more details on connecting the camera to a PC and installing the provided software, refer to the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).

Avant d’utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, de manière à obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.

Avant d’effectuer des prises de vues importantes, nous vous conseillons par ailleurs de faire quelques essais afin de vous familiariser avec le maniement de l’appareil photo.

Ces instructions ne sont que pour une référence rapide. Pour plus de détails sur les fonctions de l’appareil décrites dans ce manuel, se référer au manuel de référence de l’appareil sur le CD-ROM inclus dans l’emballage de l’appareil.

Pour plus de détails sur le raccordement de l’appareil photo à un ordinateur personnel et sur l’installation du logiciel fourni, se référer au “Guide d’installation de logiciel” (inclus dans l’emballage du CD-ROM).

Bitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen.

Wir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen.

Diese Kurzanleitung dient dem ersten Kennenlernen Ihrer Kamera. Weitere und ausführliche Angaben zur Funktionsweise dieser Kamera finden Sie im Referenzhandbuch auf der CD-ROM, die zum Lieferumfang der Kamera gehört.

Weitere Angaben zum Anschluss der Kamera an einen Personal Computer und zum Installieren der mitgelieferten Software siehe die „Software-Installationsanleitung“ (in der CD-ROM-Packung enthalten).

Antes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.

Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara antes de tomar fotografías importantes.

Estas instrucciones son sólo de referencia rápida. Para más detalles de las funciones de la cámara descritas en este manual, refiérase al manual de consulta del CD-ROM adjunto en el paquete de la cámara.

Para más detalles sobre la conexión de la cámara a un PC e instalación del software suministrado, refiérase a la “Guía de instalación del software” (adjunto en el paquete del CD-ROM).

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use En your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for

future reference.

CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉ/INHALT/CONTENIDO

ENGLISH ..............................................................................	2
FRANÇAIS ........................................................................	46
DEUTSCH ..........................................................................	90
ESPAÑOL ........................................................................	134
CONTENTS
OF PARTS	4
STARTED	11
THE MENU	16
BASICS	23
SHOOTING	31
	33
SETTINGS	38
PICTURES TO A COMPUTER	39
ACCESSORIES	41
CODES	42
	44

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

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For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European	En
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number	: C-4000 ZOOM
Trade Name	: OLYMPUS
Responsible Party	: Olympus America Inc.
Address	: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
	11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number	: 1-631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Trademarks

•IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. •Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

•All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

•The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

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NAMES OF PARTS

Camera

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Zoom lever (W/T)

Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / )

Shutter button

Mode dial ( , , , , )

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Strap eyelet

Lens

5-pin external flash socket

●Unscrew to remove the cover before connecting the bracket

cable.

Diopter adjustment dial

DC-IN jack

VIDEO OUT jack

USB connector

Connector cover

Card cover

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Macro/Spot button (		)
Print button (	)
Viewfinder	Flash mode button ( )
AF target mark	Erase button ( )
Orange lamp	Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

OK/Menu button ( )

Manual focus button

Green lamp

Monitor

Quick	View

Monitor button ( )

Custom button ( )

Protect button ( )

Rotation button

Battery compartment lock

Battery compartment cover

Card access lamp

Tripod socket

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NAMES OF PARTS

Monitor indications — Shooting information

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The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display.

The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.*

When INFO is set to OFF: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode. (After operating the buttons or closing the menu, the information which appears in the ON mode (illustrated to the right) is displayed for approx. 1 second, then disappears.)

When INFO is set to ON: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode.

1	2	3	4		^	0
1						1
							!
					&	SLOW1	@
				5	*		#
						ISO100	$
				6	(	HQ	%
9			HQ 7
		2288x1712		8		2288x1712

*The illustrations show examples of indications displayed in the 1 mode.

Items			Indications
1Shooting mode	P, A, S, M,	1 ,	2 ,	3 ,	4 ,
	, ,	,	,	,	,
2Aperture value	F2.8 – F11
3Shutter speed	16 – 1/1000
4Exposurecompensation	–2.0 – +2.0
Exposure differential	–3.0 – +3.0
5AF target mark				–
6Number of storable	24
still pictures
Seconds remaining	24"
7Record mode	TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2

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1	2	3	4		^	0
1						1
							!
					&	SLOW1	@
				5	*		#
						ISO100	$
				6	(	HQ	%
9			HQ 7
	2288x1712			8		2288x1712
	Items					Indications

8Number of pixels	2288 x 1712, etc.
9Memory gauge
0Battery check
!AE lock	AEL
AE memory	MEMO
@Self-timer
#Drive mode	,	,		, BKT
$ISO	ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
%White balance	,	,	,	, ,
^Green lamp	O
&Flash stand-by	Lights.
Camera movement	Blinks.
warning
Flash charge	Blinks.
*Flash mode	,	,	,	SLOW1,
	SLOW2,			SLOW1
(Spot metering/	,	,
Macro mode
Super macro mode

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NAMES OF PARTS

Monitor indications — Playback information

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INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display.

Still picture playback information

	HQ
’02.09.12 12:30	20

When INFO is set to OFF

HQ SIZE: 2288x1712

+2.0

ISO100 ’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020

When INFO is set to ON

Items					Indications
1Battery check
2Print reserve
3Number of prints	x2 – x10
4Protect
5Record mode	TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
6Date	’02. 09. 12
7Time	12:30
8Frame number	20
9Number of pixels	2288x1712, etc.
(resolution setting)
0Exposure compensation	–2.0 – +2.0
!White balance	, , , ,					,
@ISO	ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
#File number	100 – 0020

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Movie playback information

HQ

20

When INFO is set to OFF

HQ

SIZE: 320x240

’02.09.12 12:30

FILE: 100–0020

When INFO is set to ON

Items			Indications
1Battery check
2Movie mark
3Protect
4Record mode	HQ, SQ
5Frame number	20
6Number of pixels	320x240, etc.
7White balance	,	, ,	,	,
8Date	’02. 09. 12
9Time	12:30
0File number	FILE:100 – 0020
Recording time	0"/15"
	During movie playback, the recording time
	appears asfollows:
			0" / 15"
		Playing time		Total recording time

Note

●The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function.

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NAMES OF PARTS

Monitor indications — Memory gauge & battery check

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Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the SmartMedia card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots.

When taking still pictures

Shoot.	Shoot.	Shoot.
Wait.	Wait.	Wait.

Before shooting	One picture	More than	No more pictures
(Gauge is off)	taken	two taken	can be taken
	(Lit)	(Lit)	(Fully Lit)

When recording movies

If you continue shooting

Shoot.

Wait.

Before shooting (Gauge is off)

During shooting (Gauge lit).

●Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.

●Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory gauge is fully lit.

Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.

	Lights.	Lights.
	(green)	(red)
	Remaining power	Remaining power level:
		low. Replace with new
	level: high
		batteries.

No indication

(The green lamp and orange lamp next to the viewfinder blink.)

Remaining power level: exhausted. BATTERY EMPTY is displayed. Replace with new batteries.

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the strap

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2 Loosen the strap in both stoppers. Pull out the ends of the strap from each stopper, then pull them out of each ring.

Ring

Stopper

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4 Thread the end of the strap back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows.

Strap eyelet

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6 Attach the strap to the other strap eyelet following steps 3 – 5.

Note

●Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.

●Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

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		Loading the batteries
		This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries,
		NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

Important:

●CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.

●Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

1 Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the mode dial is set to OFF).

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3 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow (A) with your fingertip and open it (B).

●Do not use your fingernail, as this could result in injury.

AB

5 Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down (C) and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it (D).

●When pressing the battery compartment cover shut, be sure to press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.

●Make sure the cover is completely closed.

C

D

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When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs

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Using an AC power adapter (optional)

Use an AC adapter designed for the area where the camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

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Inserting/Removing the memory card (SmartMedia)	En

This camera uses SmartMedia card to record pictures. This manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.

Be sure to use a 3 V (3.3 V) card. Non-Olympus 3 V (3.3 V) cards must be formatted with the camera. Do not use a 5 V card or a 2 MB card.

1Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the mode dial is set to OFF). Open the card cover.

2Inserting the card

Insert the card fully with the contact area facing towards the monitor side. Insert until you feel it locked into place.

●Hold the card in a straight orientation to the card slot. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle.

●Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed.

Removing the card

Push in the card lightly to unlock it, then pull it out.

3 Close the card cover securely until it clicks.

Card cover Mode dial

Power on/off

1 Before turning the camera on, press			Mode dial
the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
2 Set the mode dial to P, A/S/M/ ,
or	.
● The camera turns on.
● The lens moves out when the mode dial
is not set to		.

3 Set the mode dial to OFF.

● The power turns off.

Lens cap

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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

En	Date/time setting

1 Set the mode dial to P.

2Press .

●The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.

3 Press í on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press ñ to select SETUP, then press í.

5 Press Ññ to select , then press í.

6 When is selected on the screen, press Ññ to select the date

format.

●Select any one of the following formats: D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)

M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)

●This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

7 Press í to move to the year (Y) setting.

8Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press í to move to the month (M) setting.

●Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.

●To move back to the previous setting, press É.

●The first two digits of the year cannot be changed.

●The camera can only display the time in “number of hours”, or what is commonly known as military time. Consequently, 2 p.m. would be 14:00 hours, or 12:00 hours + 2:00 hours =14:00 hours.

9Press .

●If is pressed again, the menu will disappear.

●For a more accurate setting, do not press until the time is actually at 00 seconds. The camera’s built-in clock starts when you press this

button.

0 To turn the camera off, set the mode dial to OFF.

Note

●The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.

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