Olympus C-60 User Manual

Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by pressing . The “No Picture” message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing again.

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It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.

QuickStart Guide

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For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.

The following items are also included in this package: warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

Digital camera

TIP: To

maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after

approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.

Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…

Fully charge the battery on the provided charger before first use.

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.

Loading the battery

• Slide the battery/card compartment in the direction of the arrow . The battery/card compartment cover unlocks and opens in

the direction of the arrow .

• Insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration. Make sure the knob is locked securely.

• Close the battery/card compartment cover so that it pushes the battery down inside. While pressing the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .

Attach the strap (OPTIONAL)

Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.

• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the battery/card compartment as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the compartment. The card will lock into place when fully inserted.

• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up. Pull to remove.

• Close the compartment cover.

Insert the xD-Picture Card

The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed.

Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)

Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time can also be set in MODE MENU.

• Set the mode dial to , then open the lens barrier.

• Press to display the top menu.

• Press to select .

• Use to select the date format.

• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.

• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)

• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks. The lens extends.

• To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then

close the lens barrier all the way.

Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.

Camera Diagram and Controls

Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.

PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE

Note:

• The monitor indications differ depending on the camera’s settings.

• You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor.

Power on Power off

Flash Microphone

AF sensor

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

Lens barrier

Remote control receiver

Lens

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Strap eyelet

Lens barrier

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Strap

Lithium-ion battery (LI-12B)

CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM/

Software installation guide

Lithium ion battery

charger (LI-10C)

xD-Picture Card/Instructions

USB cable

AV cable

TIP: An optional Olympus AC adapter is available, and is recommended when

downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply.

See the Reference Manual for more information.

Shutter button

Power lamp

Mode dial Zoom lever

(W /T )

SCENE

Speaker

(Flash mode) button (Erase) button

(Macro/Spot) button (Protect) button

(Playback) button

Green lamp

Knob

Battery/card compartment cover

Orange lamp

Viewfinder

AF target mark

Arrow pad ( )

Card access lamp

OK/Menu button ( )

Monitor

DC-IN jack

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

USB connector

Tripod socket

Connector vover

Battery/Card compartment cover

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Monitor indications during still picture playback

Monitor indications during movie playback

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1 Shooting mode

2 Shutter speed 3 Aperture value 4 Exposure compensation

Exposure differential

5 AF target mark 6 Record mode 7 Resolution 8 Number of storable

still pictures/

Remaining recording time 9 Memory gauge

10 Battery check 11 Noise reduction 12 Flash stand-by mark 13 Green lamp 14 Macro mode/Super macro mode 15 Flash mode 16 Flash intensity control 17 Drive mode 18 Self-timer/Remote control 19 Sound record 20 Spot metering 21 ISO

22 White balance 23 Print reservation 24 Number of prints 25 Protect 26 File number 27 Date 28 Time 29 Frame number 30 Sound record 31 Movie 32 Movie playback time

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Basic Manual

All-Frame Erase:

Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in

one operation, except for pictures you have protected.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

• With the lens barrier closed, press .

• Press , then press to select MODE MENU.

• Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access the CARD SETUP screen.

• ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press .

• As a safeguard, this digital camera will ask you to select

YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press .

TAKING PICTURES

There are two ways to compose your subject: with the viewfinder or using the monitor. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder

• Open the lens barrier fully.

• Frame your subjects using the AF target mark in the viewfinder.

• Press the shutter button halfway.

The digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. The orange lamp informs you that the flash is recommended and/or recharging (when blinking); or ready to fire (when steady).

• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Zooming

This digital camera features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and get everything into the picture.

• Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out and

get everything into the picture.

• Push the zoom lever toward T to choose

telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.

Taking a Picture with the Monitor

• Open the lens barrier fully.

• Frame your subject using the monitor.

Number of Storable Pictures

Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to 512 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected.

See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each record mode and the storable frame capacity for the various resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.

TIP: To find out how many frames you have left, turn on the monitor and look for

the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)

Press to cycle through the available flash modes. With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the orange lamp next to the viewfinder and mark light steadily. When the orange lamp or is blinking, the flash is charging.

Green lamp

Orange lamp

Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of frames remaining.

• Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp will light steadily when the focus and exposure are set.

• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Icon Flash Mode Description

No icon Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.

Red-eye Reduction Flash

Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode.

Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.

Slow Synchronization

SLOW SLOW

Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow shutter speeds.

Flash Off

Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.

• With the lens barrier closed, press and use the

arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.

• Press .

• Press to select YES, and then press .

Viewing Pictures

• With the lens barrier closed, press . Even if you

press in the shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode instantly.

The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use to scroll though all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card.

When you are finished reviewing your pictures:

• Press to turn the camera off.

• To return back to the shooting mode, press the shutter

button halfway.

Erasing Pictures

The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty memory space to take new pictures. This digital camera offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos:

Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently displayed in the monitor.

VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES

With this digital camera, you can easily view the photos you want—and delete the ones you don’t.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure

a consistent power supply when downloading images.

Additional Camera Features

This digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Here’s just a small sampling. See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more!

• Advanced photographic control: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes are

available to give you complete control of your photography.

• 6 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 6 shooting modes to choose from

depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.

• Macro Mode & Super Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 20 cm/7.9 inches, select Macro

Mode. For shooting from as close as 4 cm/1.6 inches, select Super Macro Mode.

• Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures.

• Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures.

• Movie Mode: Yes, this digital camera records movies with sound!

• Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture.

• Close-up Playback:

Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image.

• Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.

• Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos.

• Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor.

• Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and Olympus CAMEDIA Master software.

• Direct Printing: Connect directly to your PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable to print

your favorite images easily.

TIP: Remember to complete and return your Registration Card, and keep all camera documentation handy.

About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM

Your Olympus digital camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes:

• CAMEDIA Master: To download pictures from the camera, view,

organize, retouch, and print your digital photos and movies.

• USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the

camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.

• Olympus

Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete

reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format.

You ’ve now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus digital camera! You are now 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!

INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE

You are now ready to install the computer software.

• Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use.

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Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities!

Flash Modes

This digital camera features multiple flash modes.

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Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer.

Windows 98 users must install the “USB Driver for Windows 98” software before connecting this digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information.

Olympus makes it simple to connect this digital camera to your computer.

• Turn the camera off.

• Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and computer as illustrated at right.

• Press the button if the camera does not turn on automatically.

The camera starts communicating with the PC and the selection screen for the USB connector is displayed on the camera’s monitor.

• Select PC and press .

• When the camera is recognized by the PC, a new icon appears on the desktop.

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