Olympus C-5050 User Manual

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Mode dial

Power switch

Orange lamp

Green lamp

AF target mark

Mode dial

Power switch

Pictures can be played back by pressing

twice quickly (double-click) even when the mode dial is set to a mode other than .

Quick View

Displays the next picture.

Displays the previous picture.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames back.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.

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Arrow pad

Displays the next picture.

Displays the previous picture.

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Jog dial

Protect button

Erase button

Quick start guide

C-5050ZOOM

DIGITAL CAMERA

 Camera  Strap  Lens cap/String  NiMH batteries (rechargeable)/

Battery charger/instruction (Olympus America and Olympus Europa only)

 USB cable  AV cable  Basic manual

;

Quick start guide

 Software installation guide (included in

the CD-ROM package)

 CD-ROM with Windows 98 USB driver

software, Reference manual, and more.

 Warranty card/Registration card (not

provided in some areas)

 Safety Precautions (booklet)  xD-Picture Card  xD-Picture Card instructions  Remote control (Olympus America only)  Remote control instruction (Olympus

America only)

OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 24/7 online automated help: http://support.olympusamerica.com/ Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.

Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany

Tel. 040-237730

Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany

http://www.olympus.com/

Printed in Japan 1AG6P1P1441-- VT406901

1. Attaching the strap and lens cap

Strap eyelet

When using AA (R6) batteries

When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs

Battery alignment

The correct way to insert the AA batteries is indicated on the bottom of the camera.

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Note

3. Loading the batteries

4. Inserting an xD-Picture Card

We’ve included this convenient Quick start guide to show you basic functions and techniques that will help you quickly master your new camera. For more detailed descriptions of procedures, as well as for additional information on more sophisticated features not covered here, please refer to the printed “Basic Manual”, or the primary “Reference Manual” on the CD-ROM.

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Pass the lens cap string through the hole in

the lens cap.

Fasten the strap to the strap eyelet as shown

in the diagram.

Adjust the strap to the desired length. Pull

the strap through the stopper ( ) and make sure it is fastened securely.

Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

2. Taking off the lens cap

When you want to take pictures, be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera.

Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.

Slide the battery compartment lock from to .

Place your finger on the mark and slide the

battery compartment cover in the direction of , then lift in the direction of .

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown

in the illustration.

Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down and slide it in the direction shown .

• Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.

• Make sure the cover is closed securely.

Slide the battery compartment lock from to

Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.

Open the card cover.

Insert a card.

• Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia slot, as shown.

• An illustration showing the position for inserting the xD-Picture Card is next to the slot.

Close the card cover securely until it clicks.

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Ejecting the card

Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return

slowly. The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out.

• The xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia use the same slot, as do Compact Flash and Microdrive. Two cards cannot be inserted in the one slot at the same time.

• Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the

camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Taking still pictures

Set the mode dial to and turn the power

switch so that ON is aligned with the white line.

Position the AF target mark in the

viewfinder on the subject.

Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the

focus.

• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights.

• If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically.

Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The camera takes the picture.

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card.

• When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture.

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To turn off the camera

Turn the power switch so that OFF is aligned with the white line.

Viewing still pictures

Set the mode dial to and turn the power

switch so that ON is aligned with the white line.

• The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)

Use the arrow pad or jog dial to play back other pictures.

Recording movies

Set the mode dial to and turn the power switch so that ON is aligned

with the white line.

• The monitor turns on and the available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed.

Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor.

Press the shutter button fully to start recording.

• The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.

• During movie recording, lights red.

Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

Viewing movies

Set the mode dial to and turn the power switch so that ON is aligned

with the white line.

• The monitor turns on.

Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture with you want to

play back.

Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

Press to select MOVIE PLAY.

Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then

press .

• The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie.

Press again after playback ends to display

the menu. Press to select the desired operation, then press .

PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.

MOVIE PLAY

INFO

MODE MENU

Protecting pictures

You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them.

Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display

the picture you want to protect.

“Viewing still pictures”

Press .

• The mark appears on protected pictures.

• To cancel protection, press again.

Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase)

Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display

the picture you want to erase.

“Viewing still pictures”

Press .

• The ERASE screen is displayed.

Press to select YES, then press .

• The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

SELECt

ERASE

YES

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Buttons and dials

: Shooting functions

: Playback functions

Viewfinder

AF target mark

Green lamp

Orange lamp

AEL button (AEL)

Fixes the exposure. The lock function is alternately activated and canceled each time you press the button.

Power switch

Turns the camera on/off.

Jog dial

• Sets the aperture value and shutter speed when the mode dial is in A/S/M.

• Can be used in combination with other buttons to set functions.

• Selects playback image.

Monitor button (Quick View )

• Turns the monitor on/off.

• Double-click to change from shooting mode to playback mode.

Arrow pad ( )

• Sets functions on the menu screen.

• Selects playback image.

OK/Menu button

()

Displays the menu screen.

Card button (CF/xD•SM)

Switches between cards when 2 cards are inserted.

Monitor

Metering button ( )

Selects the metering method from ESP (no indication), spot metering ( ) and multi-metering ( ).

Flash mode button

Selects a flash mode from auto (no indication), red-eye reduction ( ), fill-in flash ( ), slow synchronization ( SLOW/ SLOW) and flash off ( ).

AF/Macro/MF button ( )

Selects a focus mode from auto-focus (no indication), macro ( ), manual focus (MF), super macro ( blinks) and super macro MF (MF blinks).

Exposure compensation button ( )

Changes the exposure compensation value.

Diopter adjustment dial

Adjusts the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera.

Self-timer/Remote control button ( )

Enables the self-timer function ( ) or remote control function ( ).

Zoom lever (T/W· )

• Zooms in/out.

• Displays multiple pictures simultaneously./Enlarges the picture displayed.

Shutter button

Adjusts focus by pressing halfway. Releases the shutter by pressing fully.

Custom button ( )

Activates the function registered on the custom button.

Print button ( )

Stores print reservation data on the card.

Mode dial

Switches modes.

Rotation button ( )

Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.

Protect button ( )

Protects important pictures from accidental erasure.

Erase button ( )

Erases a selected picture.

Control Panel

IN+

SLOW1

CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

12 3 4

Press .

Use the arrow pad to select a menu.

Press to select a tab.

Press to enter menu.

When MODE MENU is selected in the top menu.Top menu

OK/Menu button

Arrow pad ( )

Shooting menu functions

(During movie recording)

Records sound when shooting a movie.

CAMERA tab

DRIVE

Selects a shooting mode from (single-frame shooting),

(high speed sequential shooting), (sequential shooting), (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing).

ISO Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400. MY MODE Selects a mode to be activated when taking pictures in

mode.

FLASH When using an external flash, selects from IN+ , and

SLAVE. When “SLAVE” is selected, adjusts the intensity of the main flash.

SLOW Selects from SLOW 1 (1st curtain), SLOW (1st curtain

with red-eye reduction) and SLOW 2 (2nd curtain) when the flash mode is set to SLOW (slow synchronization).

NOISE REDUCTION Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures. DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to

approx. 10x zoom.

FULLTIME AF Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the

shutter button halfway.

AF MODE Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT).

Records sound when taking a still picture.

PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-

brand cards.

2 IN 1 Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them

as a single picture.

FUNCTION Lets you add special effects to pictures (BLACK&WHITE,

SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD). Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still

pictures.

PICTURE tab

Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : HQ, SQ

WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

Lets you make fine changes to the white balance.

CUSTOM WB Stores your preferred white balance setting. SCENE MODES Lets you take pictures suited to the situation and the desired

effect ( , , ).

SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. SATURATION Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card.

SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you

turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display.

PW ON SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is

turned on.

PW OFF SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is

turned off.

REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while

recording them to a card. Sets the beep sound used for warnings and adjusts the volume.

BEEP Sets the beep sound used for button operations and adjusts the

volume.

SHUTTER SOUND Sets the sound made when the shutter button is pressed and

adjusts the volume.

MY MODE SETUP Customizes settings which are activated in the mode. FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned.

PIXEL MAPPING Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.

Sets the date and time. m/ft Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used during manual focus. VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.

TV video signal types differ depending on the region. SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently used functions as shortcut menus. CUSTOM BUTTON Lets you assign a frequently used function to the camera’s

custom button. DUAL CONTROL

PANEL

Displays the same information on the control panel as on the

monitor when the monitor is not in use. AF ILLUMINATOR Turns on the AF illuminator to illuminate a dark subject.

Playback menu functions

Runs through all recorded pictures one after another.

MOVIE PLAY (During movie playback) MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. EDIT Edits a movie.

INFO

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.

Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures.

PLAY tab*

Adds sound to a still picture already taken.

* The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback.

EDIT tab RAW DATA EDIT Sets the image quality, white balance, etc. of pictures taken in

RAW data format and saves them as new files. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.

COPY Copies pictures to and from cards. Lets you select whether to

copy all frames or only a selected frame.

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card.

Erases all image data stored on the card.

SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you

turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display.

PW ON SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is

turned on.

PW OFF SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is

turned off.

SCREEN SETUP Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when

the power is turned on or off.

VOLUME Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the

volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and/or PW OFF SETUP.

Sets the beep sound used for warnings and adjusts the volume.

BEEP Sets the beep sound used for button operations and adjusts the

volume. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time.

VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.

TV video signal types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the index display.

• Menu functions vary depending on the mode. See reference manual for details.

Menu functions

DRIVE

MODE MENU

Note

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

MY MODE

FLASH

CARDSEt PIC

SLOW

IN+

SLOW1