Olympus C-5500 Sport Zoom, C-5500 Zoom Quick Start Manual
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It is strongly recommended that you follow
these step-by-step instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital
Camera.
C-5500 ZOOM
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
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Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You’ll need these
to complete the procedures that follow.
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Digital Camera AA (R6) alkaline
batteries (four)
CD-ROM (OLYMPUS
Master software)
The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic
Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.
AV Cable USB Cable
Card Strap
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Quick Start Guide (this document)
Getting started with your digital camera.
Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)
Quick guide to using common features and functions.
Basic Manual (printed booklet)
Guide to mastering the basics of taking and viewing pictures.
Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
Software Installation Guide (Separate document on OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS
REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION
INSERT THE BATTERY
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a. Make sure the camera is off.
b. Open the battery compartment cover.
c. Insert the battery.
d. Close the battery compartment cover.
1 Slide the battery compartment
cover lock to the ) position.
3 Lift up the
cover.
2 Slide the cover outwards.
TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial usage.
For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries.
3 Slide the cover lock to
the = position.
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Close the battery
compartment
cover.
2 Slide the cover inwards.
INSERT THE xD-PICTURE CARD
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a. Make sure the camera is off.
b. Open the card cover.
c. Insert the card.
d. Close the card cover.
Index area
Notch
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ATTACH THE STRAP
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TURN ON THE CAMERA
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a. Set the mode dial to h
and press the POWER switch.
The lens extends and the
monitor turns on.
b. Press the flash button. The
flash pops up.
Note: To turn the camera off,
press the POWER switch
again. The lens retracts and
the monitor turns off. Push
the flash into the camera.
Flash button
Flash
POWER switch
Mode dial
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a. With the camera on, press N.
b. Use the arrow pad to select [SETUP] on the
monitor.
c. Select [X], and press d.
d. Select the date format and press d.
SET THE DATE AND TIME
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR OFF
SETUP
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TAKING A PICTURE
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a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using
the monitor or viewfinder.
b. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the
focus and exposure, then press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.
Shutter button
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e. Use a c to set each item and press d to move
to the next item.
f. Press N when you have finished entering the date
and time.
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REVIEWING A PICTURE
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a. Press the QUICK VIEW
button. The last picture
taken is displayed.
QUICK VIEW button
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ERASING A PICTURE
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA
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a. Make sure the camera is off.
b. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). The
camera turns on automatically.
TO A COMPUTER
b. Use the arrow pad to
display the picture you
want.
a. Select the picture you want to erase
and press S.
c. Press the QUICK VIEW
button again when you are
ready to take another
picture.
Arrow pad
b. Select [YES] and press N.
S button
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c. Select [PC] on the camera’s monitor and
press N.
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PRINT
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WINDOWS:
a. From the desktop (“Start”
menu for XP), open “My
Computer.”
b. Verify that the “Removable
Disk” icon representing the
camera is displayed.
MACINTOSH:
a. Verify that the “NO_NAME”
icon representing the camera is displayed.
• The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed
correctly. You can transfer your images immediately using the
standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your experience using
OLYMPUS Master (included).
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Now that you’ve mastered the basic functionality of your new
Olympus Digital Camera, you are ready to begin exploring the
possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer.
Activities such as photo editing, printing and much more are only steps
away!
CD-ROM1
OLYMPUS Master software: Download pictures from the camera,
view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and
movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software users
manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
CD-ROM2
Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat
(PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the
camera’s features and functions which are not covered in the printed
Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.
VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION
ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
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a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
b. For Windows:
Click the “OLYMPUS Master”
button in the “Setup” window.
For Macintosh:
Double-click the “Installer”
icon.
c.
Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click “Please Read First”.
Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide on the reverse side of
this sheet to familiarize yourself with the commonly used features
and functions of your new Olympus Digital Camera.
SOFTWARE
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Quick Reference Guide
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CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
INDEX
C-5500 ZOOM
1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. Shooting Modes
3. Using the Zoom
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Flash Modes
6. Image Quality Modes
7. Recording a Movie
8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV
9. How to Erase All Pictures
10. E-mailing a Picture
11. Printing a Picture
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Card cover
POWER switch
Lens
AF illuminator
Self-timer lamp
Flash
Microphone
Speaker
AE lock ([)
Rotation button (y)
Multi-connector
Connector cover
Connector cover
DC-IN jack
Flash button
Viewfinder
Green lamp
Orange lamp
Monitor
Shutter button
Zoom lever (W/T•GU)
Mode dial
QUICK VIEW button
Flash mode button (#)
Protect button (0)
Arrow pad (acbd)
OK/MENU button (N)
Macro button (&)
Erase button (S)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment lock
SHOOTING MODES
Turn the mode dial to the mode you want.
Shooting modes:
Set the mode dial to one of these
positions to take pictures or movies.
Playback mode:
Set the mode dial to this position
to view pictures or movies.
Shooting Mode Descriptions
h • Full auto - The camera automatically adjusts all settings for you. There is no
need to use special functions or change any settings.
P • Program - The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture
for the shot. You are able to set flash and drive modes, and various other
settings freely.
A • Aperture priority - Lets you set the aperture, giving you control over the
depth of field. The camera sets the other settings.
S • Shutter priority - Lets you set the shutter speed, giving you the control to
capture moving subjects. The camera sets the other settings.
M • Manual - Lets you set both the aperture and shutter speed giving you more
creative control over your pictures.
r • My modes - Lets you use your own customized settings when taking
pictures.
f • Scene modes - Lets you select the optimal settings for specific situations.
You can select from: Portrait; Sports; Landscape+Portrait; Landscape; Night
Scene, and much more.
n • Movie - Lets you record movies.
USING THE ZOOM
This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or
capture wide-angle shots.
Zoom out:
Push the zoom lever toward W
• Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture.
• Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.
Zoom in:
Pull the zoom lever toward T
Zoom inZoom out
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS
a. While positioning the AF target over the subject, press
and hold the shutter button halfway.
b. The green lamp, which indicates the focus and
exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter
button is kept depressed halfway.
c. Press the shutter button completely to take the
picture.
Shutter button
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FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation.
(None) • AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
! • RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by
emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.
# • FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for shooting pictures
into strong light.
L • SLOW SYNCHRONIZATION - Allows you to use the flash with a slow
shutter speed.
$ • FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash
photography is not permitted.
a. Set the mode dial to any mode other than n or q.
b. Raise the flash. Otherwise, the flash will not fire.
c. Press the # button repeatedly to toggle through the
flash modes.
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IMAGE QUALITY MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which
determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is
a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual
included on the CD-ROM.
Application
Select according to print size SHQ HQ
For small-sized prints and websites HIGH NORMAL
Image size becomes larger
Compression
a. With the mode dial set to any mode other than q,
press N.
b. Use the arrow pad to select [K] on the monitor.
c. Select the record mode. Use the arrow pad and N to
make further settings.
Low compression High compression
SQ1
HIGH
SQ2 SQ2
Image becomes clearer
SQ1
NORMAL
MODE MENU
MONITOR OFF
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RECORDING A MOVIE
a. Set the mode dial to n.
b. Press the shutter button to start recording
(video and audio).
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c. Press the shutter button again to stop.
Note: You can use features such as the digital and optical zooms while recording;
however, you need to set the record sound function off to use the optical zoom.
See the Advanced Manual to learn more about these settings.
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VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV
a. Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV
using the AV cable (included).
Multi-connector
AV cable
(multiconnector-
compatible)
Connector cover
b. Turn on the TV and set to “video input.”
c. Set the mode dial to q and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to display
the picture you want.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video
source.
Connect to the TV’s video
input (yellow) and audio
input (white) terminals.
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL
PICTURES STORED IN YOUR CAMERA!
a. Set the mode dial to q, then press N.
b. Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the
monitor.
c. Select the [CARD] tab, and press d.
Select [ALL ERASE], and press d.
d. Select [YES] and press N.
ALL ERASE
PLAY
FORMAT
EDIT
CARD
SET
ALL ERASE
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
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E-MAILING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ Browse
Images”. From the “Browse” window, select the picture(s) you want to send and
click the “ E-mail” tool button.
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for email. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail
provider.
When finished, click the “ Launch Mailer” button at the bottom of the
window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will
automatically be attached to a new message.
PRINTING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your
pictures using your own photo printer.
Simply select the image(s) and add them to one of the many layouts within
OLYMPUS Master.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the “Print Images”
icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an
index print, photos, albums, or calendars.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the “Help” menu in the software.
You can also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUS
Master.
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*compatible camera directly to a PictBridge*-compatible printer, such as the
Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using
a computer.
* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s
Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058
Technical Support (USA):
24/7 online automated help: http://olympusamerica.com/support
Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free)
Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to
Friday) ET
E-mail: distec@olympus.com
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital
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