Olympus C-5500 User Manual

C-5500 SportZoom

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Get closer to the action. This camera

offers a powerful 5x sport zoom, 20x

total zoom capability and the high

resolution of a 5.1 megapixel CCD.

Enhancements include a new “anti-

shake” feature for improved viewing

of QuickTime

®

movies, 15 selectable

shooting modes plus full-function

control, our exclusive TruePic

TURBO™ Image Processor for

consistent contrast and detail – and

fast, sequential shooting capability

(2.7fps). Auto-connect USB for

image/movie transfer. And PictBridge

for quick, easy printing.

5x SportZoom Bring the action 5 times closer with this compact camera. With
its 5x sportzoom, 20x total zoom capability and 5.1 megapixel CCD you can create
perfect images with all of the details.

2.0” LCD This large screen lets you evaluate your shots and make
adjustments more easily.

TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor Exclusive Olympus technology
enables smoother, more accurate images, even at low resolutions –
with accelerated processing, startup and shutter release times.

15 Selectable Shooting Modes Adapt instantly to any shooting situation,
including beach and snow, landscapes, portrait, sport, nighttime – anytime.

Full-Function Control P-Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and full manual
control let you change your camera setting to achieve beautiful photos under
any circumstance.

High-speed Sequential Shooting With a fast 2.7 frames-per-second shooting
capability, you can take as many shots as you wish, as quickly as you can.

Histogram Chart in Shooting Mode By viewing exposure information created
by the histogram function, you can adjust your aperture and shutter settings to
create picture-perfect images.

“Anti-Shake” in Movie Mode Reduce the effects of constant shaking while
taking your pictures.

QuickTime

®

Movie Mode with Audio Bring your movies to life, then e-mail

them to family and friends.

Direct Print Capability Use the included USB cable and connect to
any PictBridge™-enabled printer – the Olympus P-10, for example –
and start printing. No computer necessary.

Use the 5x sportzoom and

catch all the excitement, no matter

where you’re sitting.

Olympus®C-5500 SportZoom Specifications

Stock No. 225605

Imager: 5.1 megapixel effective, 5.3 megapixel gross, 1/ 1.8” CCD
Lens: 7.9 - 39.5mm (38 - 190mm equivalent in 35mm photography),

9 lenses in 7 groups

Zoom: Seamless to 20x (5x optical and 4x digital combined)
Aperture Range: f2.8-f4.8 to f8.0 (1/3 EV step)
LCD: 2.0” (50cm) TFT LCD, approx. 110,000 pixel
Viewfinder: Real image optical viewfinder
Focus System: CDD Contrast detection
Focus Range: Wide: 1.9’ (0.6 m) - infinity, Tele: 3.9’ (1.2m) - infinity

Macro mode: Wide: 3” (0.08m) – 1.9’ (0.6m), Tele: 1.9’ (0.6m) – 3.9’ (1.2m)
Super Macro: .07” (0.02m) – 3” (0.08m) (Wide only)

Focus Mode: iESP auto, Spot AF
Shutter Speed: 1/1500 sec. - 15 sec.
Shutter Lag Speed: 0.4 second
Start-Up Time: 1 second
ISO: Auto, 100, 200 and 400 (equivalent)
Metering Mode: Digital ESP, Spot
White Balance: iESP2 multi-pattern auto TTL, Pre-set (Daylight, Overcast,

Tungsten, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3),
WB compensation +/- 7

Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV steps in 1/3 steps
Recording Modes: DCF Exif2.2, JPEG
Adjustment Resolutions: 2592 x 1944, SHQ / HQ / 3.2

2592 x 1728, SHQ (3.2) / HQ (3.2)
2288 x 1712, HQ
2048 x 1536, SQ1
1600 x 1200, SQ1 / SQ2
1280 x 960, SQ2
1024 x 768, SQ2
640 x 480, SQ2

Shooting Modes: 15 shooting modes; P, A, S, M, Scene Preset (Portrait, Sports,

Landscape, Night Scene, Picture for Keepsake, Beach & Snow,
Fireworks, Sunset, Candle, Available Light Portrait), Movie

Panorama: Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with Olympus Master

software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™

Custom Settings: 4 My Mode

Sequential Shooting: High-speed: 2.7 frames per second up to 5 frames

Normal speed: 1.4 frames per second up to 10 frames in
HQ mode; in default recording mode

Shooting Edit Effects: Black and White, Sepia
Image Quality Adjustment: (Adj. ±5) sharpness, contrast, color phase
Movie Mode: QuickTime

®

Movie with Sound, QVGA 30fps with Digital Image

Stabilization

Image Processing: TruePic TURBO™
Pixel Mapping: Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting
Noise Reduction: Mode available at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer set

automatically

Image Playback: Still Image: Index display (4,9,16), Enlargement Up to 5x, Slide-show

(Standard, Fade, Slide Zoom), Histogram, Rotation, Calendar
Movie: Normal, Fast Forward, Frame-by-frame

Playback Edit Effects: Still Image: Resize, Trimming, Red-Eye Fix

Movie: Frame Edit, Frame Index, Frame Capture

Direct Printing Options: PictBridge™ and DPOF
Flash: Built-in, Pop-up
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Fill-in
Flash Working Range: Wide: 12.5ft (5m); Tele 7.2 ft. (3.5m)
Self-timer: 12 seconds/by Remote Control; Auto, 3 seconds
Settings Memorization: On/Off (hold changes/Reset to default settings)
Date/Time Calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, Automatic up to 2099
Removable Media Card: xD-Picture Card™ (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, or 1 GB)
Outer Connectors: USB connecter (Auto-Connect), Audio/Video, and DC input
Auto-connect USB: 2.0 Full Speed
System Requirements: Windows 98/98SE, 2000 Pro/ME/XP,

Mac

®

OS 10.2 and higher

Operating Environment: Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30 – 90% humidity

Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10 – 90% humidity

Power Supply: 4 AA Batteries
Battery Life (Shots): 160
Size: 4.9” W x 3.3” H x 3.9” D (110mm x 67mm x 47mm)
Weight: 8.6 oz (267g) without battery and media card

Available Accessories

Product UPC
Number 050332- Accessory

200899 297753 B-90SU NiMH 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries and Quick Charger Set
200728 133723 B-01 4PE Ni-MH Battery (4 battery cells)
200656 131347 LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery 2 pack
200616 128088 LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery 1 pack
200685 294707 C-7-AU AC Adapter Blister Pack (Digital Cameras that use 4 AA batteries)
200841 139091 32MB xD-Picture Card™
200842 139107 64MB xD-Picture Card™
200843 139114 128MB xD-Picture Card™
200844 139565 256MB xD-Picture Card™
200859 142558 512MB xD-Picture Card™
200837 139152 MACF-10 xD to CF Card Adapter
200835 139145 MAPC-10 PCMCIA xD-Picture Card™/SmartMedia™ Adapter
200830 139138 MAUSB-10 Dual Slot USB xD-Picture Card™/SmartMedia™ Reader/Writer
200335 153738 MAUSB-300 xD Picture Card™ USB Reader/Writer
200891 144422 MAUSB-100 xD USB Reader/Writer
200845 296473 xD-Picture Card™ Wallet
200784 295643 Digital Camera Gadget Bag
200860 296589 Deluxe Digital Imaging Kit
200494 298514 Digital Essentials Accessory Kit
200893 297883 2-Year Extended Digital Warranty C, D & Stylus Series
200776 136205 CB-USB4 Digital Camera USB Cable
200667 132009 CB-AVC1 Digital Camera Audio/Video Cable

Package Contents

C-5500 SportZoom Camera

16MB xD-Picture Card

TM

Wrist Strap

Multi-terminal for USB & Audio/Video Out

4 AA Batteries

Basic Instruction Manual

Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

CD-ROM: Olympus

®

Master Software and

Advanced Manual

Memory Card Storage Capacity

Quality Pixel Resolution 16MB xD-Picture Card™ 512MB xD-Picture Card™

(Included)

Still Images SHQ 2592 x 1944 4 shots 139 shots
(w/o sound) HQ 2592 x 1944 12 shots 409 shots
Unit: shots SHQ1 2592 x 1728 4 shots 156 shots

HQ1 2592 x 1728 14 shots 456 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 5 shots 178 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 16 shots 523 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 6 shots 221 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 20 shots 652 shots
SQ1 1600 x 1200 11 shots 363 shots
SQ1 1600 x 1200 32 shots 1030 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 17 shots 560 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 49 shots 1597 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 26 shots 863 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 76 shots 2457 shots
SQ 640 x 480 66 shots 2129 shots
SQ 640 x 480 165 shots 5324 shots

Still Image SHQ 2592 x 1944 4 shots 138 shots
(w/ sound) HQ 2592 x 1944 12 shots 399 shots
Unit: shots SHQ 2592 x 1728 4 shots 155 shots

HQ 2592 x 1728 13 shots 443 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 5 shots 176 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 15 shots 507 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 6 shots 218 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 19 shots 626

shots

SQ1 1600 x 1200 11 shots 354 shots
SQ1 1600 x 1200 30 shots 968 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 16 shots 541 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 45 shots 1452 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 25 shots 819 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 66 shots 2129 shots
SQ 640 x 480 58 shots 1879 shots
SQ 640 x 480 124 shots 3993 shots

Movie HQ 320 x 240 24 sec. 774 sec.
(w/o sound) SQ 320 x 240 48 sec. 1548 sec.
Unit: min.
Movie HQ 320 x 240 23 sec. 762 sec.
(w/ sound) SQ 320 x 240 46 sec. 1503 sec.
Unit: min.

The Olympus School of Digital Photography is a one-day workshop covering everything from digital image
capture to final output. To register, visit www.olympusphotoschool.com or call 1-800-645-8100 x6161.

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Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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All capacity figures are approximate.

C-5500 SportZoom