Olympus C-60 ZOOM Basic Manual

Name: Olympus C-60 Zoom
Brand: Olympus
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DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE DIGITALKAMERA CÁMARA DIGITAL

C-60 ZOOM

BASIC MANUAL MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG MANUAL BÁSICO

ENGLISH ..............2

FRANÇAIS ..........46

DEUTSCH............90

ESPAÑOL..........134

CONTENTS

Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shooting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Taking still pictures using the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

How to turn off the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting the metering area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CARD SETUP — Formatting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Print setting/Direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Print setting (DPOF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Direct printing (PictBridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Transferring pictures to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

 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 functions

described here, refer to the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM. 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).

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-60 ZOOM

RM-2 (Remote control) 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.

For customers in Europe

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

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).

Getting started

SCENE

Flash

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

Microphone

AF sensor

Strap eyelet

Lens

Lens barrier

Remote control receiver

Shutter button

Mode dial

Speaker

Zoom lever (W /T )

Power lamp

Names of parts

Getting started

(Flash mode) button (Erase) button

Green lamp

Orange lamp

Viewfinder

AF target mark

Monitor

(Playback) button

Card access lamp

DC-IN jack

Connector cover

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

USB connector

Tripod socket

Battery/Card compartment cover

OK/Menu button ( )

Arrow pad ( )

(Macro/Spot) button (Protect) button

Getting started

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2816x2112

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P 1/800 F2.8 +0.3

+2.0

2816x2112

16 18

ISO 100

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00:00/00:20

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SIZE: 320x240

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Monitor indications  Indications during shooting

When INFO is set to OFF

 Indications during still picture playback

When INFO is set to ON

 Indications during movie playback

When INFO is set to OFF

When INFO is set to ON

Getting started

Items Indications

1 Shooting mode , P, A, S, M, , , , , ,

, ,

2 Shutter speed 8 to 1/1000 3 Aperture value F2.8 to F8.0 4 Exposure compensation –2.0 to +2.0

Exposure differential –3.0 to +3.0

5 AF target mark 6 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 7 Resolution 2816 x 2112, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, etc. 8 Number of storable 24 (still pictures)

still pictures/ Remaining recording 00:24 (min.: sec.) (movies) time

9 Memory gauge

,,,

10 Battery check 11 Noise reduction 12 Flash stand-by mark 13 Green lamp  14 Macro mode/

Super macro mode

Flash mode

, , , SLOW, SLOW

16 Flash intensity control –2.0 to +2.0 17 Drive mode , , , BKT 18 Self-timer/

Remote control

19 Sound record 20 Spot metering

Getting started

Note

Items Indications

21 ISO ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 22 White balance ,,, 23 Print reservation 24

Number of prints

x2 to x10

25 Protect 26 File number 100-0018 27 Date '04.07.01 28 Time 07:15, 12:30, 17:45

29 Frame number 18 30 Sound record 31 Movie 32 Movie playback time 00:00/00:20

00:00 / 00:20

Elapsed playback time

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

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

Overall recording time

Getting started

Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when the camera is storing a still picture you have just taken on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The memory gauge does not appear during movie recording.

Memory gauge

When taking still pictures

Shoot

Shoot Shoot

Before

shooting

(Gauge is off)

Wait

One picture taken

Wait Wait

(Lit)

No more pictures can be taken (Fully lit). Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.

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.

No indication

Lights (green)

Remaining power level: High*

* Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on usage and

operating conditions. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning that battery power is low. If this occurs, re-charge the battery.

Lights (red)

Remaining power level: Low. If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, charge the battery as soon as possible.

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

Remaining power level: Exhausted. Replace with a charged battery.

Getting started

Note

Attaching the strap

Thread the end (small loop) of the

strap through the strap eyelet.

Strap eyelet

Thread the rest of the strap

through the small loop that you threaded through the eyelet.

Pull on the strap to make sure it is

securely fastened.

• 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.

Getting started

Loading/Unloading the battery/card

Battery basics:

This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B/12B). This battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-10C) before first use. Do not use any other chargers. For details, read the charger’s instructions (provided).

AC wall outlet

Card basics:

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.

Make sure the camera is turned off:

● The lens barrier is closed.

● The monitor is turned off.

● The green lamp is off.

● The power lamp is off.

Slide the battery/card compartment cover

in the direction of the arrow

● The battery/card compartment cover unlocks

and opens in the direction of the arrow

● Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover.

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

Lithium ion battery

Charger

To the AC input connector

AC cable

Battery/card compartment cover

Getting started

Loading the battery

Insert the battery in the correct direction in the battery/card compartment.

● Make sure the knob is locked securely. If the

knob is not locked, the battery may pop out when opening the battery/card compartment cover.

Unloading the battery

Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow. The battery pops out. Remove it.

Loading the card

Face the card the correct way and insert it into the battery/card compartment.

● Insert the card while keeping it straight.

● Inserting the card the wrong way or at an

angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.

● If the card is not inserted all the way, data

may not be written to the card.

Unloading 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.

Close the battery/card compartment cover

in the direction of the arrow it in the direction of the arrow

C, then slide

Knob

Index area

Getting started

Available modes

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Power on/off

 Shooting mode

Power on: Open the lens barrier. The monitor turns on. The camera turns on

Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway

 Playback mode

Power on: Press the (playback) button with the lens barrier closed. The

Power off: Press . The camera turns off (the monitor turns off).

in the shooting mode (the power lamp lights).

across the lens). Wait until the monitor turns off and the lens is fully retracted. Close the lens barrier all the way. The camera turns off (the power lamp turns off).

camera turns on in the playback mode (the monitor turns on).

Language selection

You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. This manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations.

Open the lens barrier.

● Set the mode dial to any mode except .

Press .

● The top menu is displayed.

Press on the arrow pad to select MODE

MENU.

Top menu

Getting started

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ENGLISH

REC VIEW

ALL RESET

LOW

ONON

OFFOFF

SETUP

Available modes

SETUP

CAMCAM

CARD

PIC

ENGLISH

REC VIEW

ALL RESET

LOW

ONON

OFFOFF

SETUP

Press to select the SETUP tab,

then press .

SETUP tab

Press to select , then press

Press to select a language, then

press .

Press again to exit the menu.

To turn the camera off, close the lens

barrier.

Date/time setting

Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded pictures, be sure to set them correctly.

Examples of settings available in the mode. In other modes, make settings in MODE MENU.

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

● The power lamp lights and the lens extends.

● If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open.

● The monitor turns on automatically.

Press .

● The top menu appears.

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