Olympus C-725 Ultra Zoom Advanced Manual

CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITAL CAMERA
REFERENCE MANUAL
<
Click Here
>
C-725 Ultra Zoom
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-725 Ultra Zoom
REFERENCE MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to
use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
The images and illustrations in this manual may differ from their real
versions.
2
For customers in North and South America
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).
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-725 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 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.
3
Contents ..........................................................................P. 4
Chapter 1
Getting started P. 19
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide P. 33
Chapter 3
Using the menus P. 38
Chapter 4
Shooting basics P. 45
Chapter 5
Advanced shooting P. 66
Chapter 6
Adjusting image quality and exposure P. 79
Chapter 7
Playback P. 88
Chapter 8
Useful functions P. 105
Chapter 9
Print setting P. 121
Chapter 10
Miscellaneous P. 125
CCCCoooommmmppppoooossssiiiittttiiiioooonnnn ooooffff tttthhhheeee mmmmaaaannnnuuuuaaaall
ll
4

Contents

Composition of the manual ............................................................3
Names of parts ............................................................................10
Camera 10 Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information 12 Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information 14
Still picture playback information 14 Movie playback information 15
Viewfinder/Monitor indications
— Memory gauge & battery check 16
Memory gauge 16 Battery check 16
How to use this manual ................................................................17
Getting started 19
Attaching the strap ................................................................19
Loading the batteries ..............................................................21
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter 22
Card basics ..........................................................................25
Inserting a card 25 Removing the card 26
Power on/off ........................................................................27
Card check 28
Date/time setting ..................................................................29
Adjusting the diopter..............................................................31
Holding the camera................................................................32
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide 33
Taking still pictures ........................................................33
Recording movies ............................................................34
Viewing still pictures ........................................................35
Playing back movies ........................................................36
Erasing pictures ................................................................37
5
Using the menus 38
What are the menus? ............................................................38
How to use the menu ............................................................39
Modes & short cut menus ......................................................41
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) ..............................42
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) ............................44
Shooting basics 45
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial........................................45
P/A/S/M mode setting 47
Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting 48
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting 49
Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting 50
Using My Mode 51
How to use the shutter button ................................................51
Focusing ..............................................................................52
Auto focus 52
When Auto focus does not work
— Subjects that are difficult to focus on 53
Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are
not in the center of the frame 54
Taking still pictures ......................................55
Recording movies ............................................................57
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ..............................59
Digital zoom 60
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Contents
6
Flash shooting ......................................................................61
Auto-flash 61 Red-eye reduction flash 61 Fill-in flash 61 Flash off 62 Night scene flash & Night scene with red-eye reduction flash 62 Using the flash 63 Flash intensity control 65
Advanced shooting 66
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area ..........................66
AE lock — Locking the exposure..............................................67
Macro mode setting — Taking close-up pictures ......................69
Self-timer shooting ................................................................71
Sequential shooting................................................................72
Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting 72 Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a
different exposure for each frame 73
Panorama shooting ................................................................76
Taking two-in-one pictures ......................................................78
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Contents
7
Adjusting image quality and exposure 79
Record mode ........................................................................79
Selecting record modes 79
ISO sensitivity ........................................................................83
Exposure compensation ..........................................................85
White balance ......................................................................86
Sharpness..............................................................................87
Contrast ................................................................................87
Playback 88
Playing back still pictures ........................................................88
Single-frame playback 88
Quick View 88
Slide-show ............................................................................89
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY ......................................90
MOVIE PLAYBACK 91
INDEX 92
Close-up playback ................................................................94
Picture rotation ......................................................................95
Index display ........................................................................96
Selecting the number of pictures 97
Editing still pictures ................................................................98
Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures 98
Resizing pictures 99
Protect ................................................................................100
Erasing pictures ..................................................................101
Single-frame erase 101
All-frame erase 102
Formatting cards..................................................................103
Playback on a TV ................................................................104
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Contents
8
Useful functions 105
All reset — Saving the camera’s settings ..............................105
Custom button......................................................................106
Setting the custom button 106
Using the custom button 107
Shortcut ..............................................................................108
Setting the shortcut menu 109
Using the shortcut menu 110
MY MODE SETUP ................................................................111
Information display ............................................................114
Monitor brightness adjustment ..............................................115
Turning off the beep sound....................................................115
Rec View ............................................................................116
Sleep timer ..........................................................................117
Battery save mode................................................................117
File name ............................................................................118
Pixel Mapping ....................................................................120
Print setting (DPOF) 121
How to print pictures ............................................................121
Applying print reserve to a card............................................123
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Contents
9
Miscellaneous 125
Troubleshooting....................................................................125
User maintenance ................................................................132
After use 132
Cleaning the camera 132
Storage 132
Error codes..........................................................................133
Menu maps ........................................................................135
Menu functions & factory default settings ............................138
Modes & Shooting functions..................................................139
Specifications ......................................................................141
Glossary of terms ................................................................143
Index ..................................................................................146
Chapter 10
Contents
10

Camera

Mode dial ( ,,P/A/S/M, , , , , ) (P. 45–47)
Zoom lever (W/T, / ) (P. 59, 94, 96)
Shutter button (P. 51)
Flash switch ( )
(P. 63)
Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 66, 69) Print button ( ) (P. 123)
DRIVE button (P. 72) Erase button ( ) (P. 37, 101)
Flash mode button ( / ) (P. 63) Protect button ( ) (P. 100)
Diopter adjustment dial (P. 31)
Viewfinder (P. 12, 31, 115)
Card access lamp
(P. 52)
Monitor (P. 12, 115)
POWER switch (P. 27)
Arrow pad (
ÑñÉí)
(P. 39, 88)
AE lock button (P. 67) Custom button () (P. 106) Rotation button ( ) (P. 95)
OK/Menu button ( ) (P. 38)
Monitor button ( ) (P. 56)

Names of parts

11
Camera (Cont.)
Flash (P. 63)
Self-timer lamp (P. 71)
Card cover (P. 25)
Strap eyelet (P. 19)
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack (P. 104)
Connector cover (P. 23)
USB connector
DC-IN jack (P. 23)
Battery compartment cover (P. 21)
Battery compartment lock (P. 21)
Tripod socket
Names of parts
12

Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information

The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display.
~ Information display (P. 114)
The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.*
*The illustrations show examples of
indications displayed in the P mode.
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode. (After closing the menu, the information which appears in the ON mode (illustrated to the right) is displayed for approx. 3 seconds, then disappears.)
When INFO is set to ON: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode.
Items Indications Ref. page
1 Shooting mode , P, A, S, M, P. 45
, , ,
2 Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 P. 48, 50 3 Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 P. 49, 50 4 Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 85
Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0 P. 50
5 AF target mark [ ] P. 51 6 Number of storable 24 P. 33, 55, 80
still pictures Seconds remaining 24" P. 34, 80
12 3 4
8
9
$
% ^
5
&
6 7
ISO 100
0 !
@ #
13
Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)
Items Indications Ref. page
7 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 79 8 Memory gauge P. 16
9 Battery check P. 16 0 AE lock AEL P. 67 ! Drive mode , , , BKT P. 72 @ White balance , , , P. 86 # ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 83 $ Green lamp O P. 33 % Flash stand-by Lights. P. 64
Camera movement Blinks. warning Flash charge Blinks.
^ Flash mode , , , , P. 61 & Spot metering/ , , P. 66, 69
Macro mode
Names of parts
12 3 4
8
5
6 7
9
$
% ^ &
ISO 100
0 !
@ #
14
Items Indications Ref. page
1 Battery check P. 16 2 Print reserve P. 123 3 Number of prints x2 – x10 P. 124 4 Protect P. 100 5 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 79 6 Date ’04. 04. 01 P. 29 7 Time 12:30 P. 29 8 Frame number 56 9 File number 100 – 0056 P. 118 0 Number of pixels 1984x1488, 1600x1200, P. 80
(resolution setting) 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
! Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 P. 48, 50 @ Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 P. 49, 50 # Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 85 $ White balance , , , P. 86 % ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 83

Viewfinder/Monitor indications Playback information

INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display.
~ Information display (P. 114)
Still picture playback information
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF
When INFO is set to ON
9
1234
56
5
6 7
8
100-0056 HQ
04.04.01 12:30
100-0056 HQ
0
SIZE: 1984x1488
! @
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
04.04.01 12:30
ISO100
56
# $
%
8
15
Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.)
Items Indications Ref. page
1 Battery check P. 16 2 Movie mark P. 36 3 Protect P. 100 4 Date ’04. 04. 01 P. 29 5 Time 12:30 P. 29 6 Movie playback time During movie playback, P. 90
the recording time appears as follows:
7 File number 100 – 0020 P. 118 8 Record mode HQ, SQ P. 79 9 Number of pixels 320 x 240, 160 x 120 P. 80 0 White balance , , , P. 86
The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and
displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function (P. 88,
90).
Note
Overall recording time
0" / 30"
Elapsed playback time
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF
When INFO is set to ON
Movie playback information
0"/30"
8 9
0
100-0020
04.04.01 12:30
0"/30"
100-0020 HQ
SIZE: 320x240
04.04.01 12:30
16

Viewfinder/Monitor indications Memory gauge & 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.
Battery check
Lights. (green)
Remaining power level: high
Lights.
(red)
Remaining power level: low. Replace with a new battery.
BATTERY EMPTY is displayed.
The card access lamp and self­timer lamp blink.
Remaining power level: exhausted. Replace with a new battery.
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the xD-Picture Card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots.
When taking still pictures
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.
Wait.Wait.
Wait.
When recording movies
During shooting (Gauge lit).
Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.
Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory
gauge is fully lit.
Shoot.
If you continue shooting
Wait.
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
Names of parts
17
Chapter 4
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the
menu(P. 39)
2
To set a faster shutter speed, press
Ñ.
To set a slower shutter speed, press
ñ.
If the shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears. T Press ñ to set the shutter speed slower.appears. T Press Ñ to set the shutter speed faster.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (For Night Scene [ ] or Night Scene with Red-Eye Reduction [ ] flash: 2 to 1/1000 sec.)
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting

How to use this manual

The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when operating the camera.
Example 1
If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step.
Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to
the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
Ñ
ñ
É
í
Mode dial setting
18
How to use this manual (Cont.)
Mode dial setting
100-0056 HQ
04.04.01 12:30
56
100-0056 HQ
SIZE: 1984x1488
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
ISO100
04.04.01 12:30
56
Example 2
Shows the modes that the function can be used with. You can set the mode dial to any of the positions shown.
How to use the menu is shown here. Set the functions in the menus in the order of these arrows. Before using the menus, read “Using the Menus”, Chapter 3 for details.
Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 12 to 15.
Chapter 8
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO
T ON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
: Press to display the top menu. Pressing
INFO on.
~ “How to use the menu(P. 39)
All shooting information is displayed.
To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press again to bring up the top
menu and press
É.
É turns
1
Attach the string to the lens cap; Pull the string loop through the hole in the lens cap. Put the other end of the string through the string loop.
2
Thread the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet. It can only enter from the monitor side.
3
Thread the strap A through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1).
4
Thread the rest of the strap (which you will have around your neck) through the strap loop that has already gone through the eyelet. Pull on the strap in the camera’s strap eyelet to make sure it is securely fastened.
19

Attaching the strap

Monitor
Camera strap eyelet
A
Chapter 1
Getting started
20
Chapter 1
Attaching the strap (Cont.)
5
Pull out the end of the strap from the ring attached to the strap. Pull the end of the strap to remove it from the stopper and adjust the strap length.
6
When you have a length that you like, thread the end of the strap through the stopper. Thread the end of the strap through the ring while pulling on the strap to keep it from loosening.
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.
Note
Stopper
Ring
Ring
Stopper
1
Make sure the camera is turned off;
The monitor is off.
The viewfinder is off.
The lens is not extended.
2
Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of .
3
Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow (
A
) with
your fingertip and open it (
B
).
Do not use your fingernail, as this could result in injury.
4
Insert the batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
21
Chapter 1

Loading the batteries

This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
Important:
CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.
Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
When using AA (R6) batteries
When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs
Battery alignment
A
B
22
Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment as this may cause the terminals to become dirty.
Note
In addition to the batteries provided, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
Lithium battery pack
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has an exceptionally long service life, it is convenient when traveling. The CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be charged.
Rechargeable batteries
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. In addition, the low-temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter
5
Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down (
C
) and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it (
D
).
When pressing the battery compartment
cover shut, be sure to press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.
Make sure the cover is completely
closed.
6
Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of .
C
D
23
Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.
Power plug
AC adapter
AC wall outlet
DC-IN jack (Black)
24
Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
The lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, image data will be corrupted. It is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.
Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
•When the monitor is turned on.
•Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
•Repeated power zoom adjustments.
•When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time.
•When communicating with a PC.
Carefully read the “GENERAL PRECAUTIONS” included in the package and the AC adapter’s instructions before use.
When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge batteries that may be in the camera, it only provides power to the camera.
Do not remove or load batteries and/or do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could damage the camera’s settings or functions.
Note
25
Chapter 1

Card basics

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.
The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.
1 Index area
You can write down the card’s contents.
2 Contact area
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.
Compatible cards
• xD-Picture Card (16 – 512 MB)
1
2
This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera.
~ “Formatting Cards” (P. 103)
Note
1
Make sure the camera is turned off.
The monitor is off.
The viewfinder is off.
The lens is not extended.
2
Open the card cover.
Inserting a card
26
Chapter 1
Card basics (Cont.)
Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use or the camera is communicating with a computer. Doing so could destr
oy all
data on the card.
Destroyed data cannot be restored.
Note
3
Insert the card in the appropriate direction.
Insert the card while keeping it straight.
The card will stop with a click when it is
inserted all the way to the end.
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.
4
Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
Index area side
Removing the card
1
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.
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Note
27
Chapter 1
1
Before turning the camera on, press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
2
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The lens moves out when the mode dial is not set to .
The monitor turns on.
To turn off the camera, press the power
switch again.
If the date/time has been returned to the factory default setting, “Y/M/D” appears on the monitor (P. 29).

Power on/off

Power switch
Lens cap
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the Sleep mode after about 1 minute of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. Sleep time interval can be set in the P/A/S/M and modes (P. 117).
To minimize power consumption when using the camera, set BATTERY SAVE to ON (P. 117).
TIPS
28
Chapter 1
Power on/off (Cont.)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.
Indications
Card error indication
TIPS
There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place.
T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,
remove it and insert it again.
There is a problem with the card.
T Use a different card.
The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures.
T Format the card.
1 Press ñ to select FORMAT, then
press .
The FORMAT screen appears.
2 Press Ñ to select YES, then press
to start formatting.
When formatting is complete, the camera is ready for shooting.
Formatting erases all data saved on the card.
FORMAT
YES
NONO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
Card check
29
Chapter 1
1
Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on the camera.
Be sure to take off the lens cap before you turn the camera on (P. 27).
2
Press .
The top menu is displayed.
3
Press Ñ on the arrow pad to select .
4
When is selected on the screen, press
Ññ to select the date format.
Select any one of the following formats: D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
CARD SETUP

Date/time setting

It is possible to set the date/time of the camera’s built-in clock. Since the date and time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly.
P/A/S/M
Mode dial
Arrow pad
POWER switch
button
screen
SELECT
SET
GO
Loading...
+ 151 hidden pages