Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom, C-755 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

C-750 Ultra Zoom

REFERENCE MANUAL

CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL

Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.

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OPERATION MANUAL

Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.

DIGITAL CAMERA

C-750 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.

In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the

right to update or modify information contained in this manual.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-750 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

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.

11747-3157 U.S.A.

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.

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• 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).

Contents

Names of parts

P.4

P.10

Introduction of the camera’s functions

Basic Photography

Advanced Photography

To get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.

For playing back and editing pictures

Settings that make the camera easier to operate.

Printing pictures

Troubleshooting and other information

Getting started

Using the menus

Shooting basics

Flash

Advanced shooting

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Playback

Useful functions

Print setting

Miscellaneous

Specifications

Glossary of terms

Index

P.17

P.32

P.42

P.55

P.67

P.99

P.116

P.137

P.163

P.174

P.195

P.197

P.201

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Viewfinder and monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1 Getting started 17

Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . 20

Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Startup/Shutdown screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2 Using the menus 32

About the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

How to use the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3 Shooting basics 42

Shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Contents

If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4 Flash 55

Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

External flash (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the external flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using commercially available external flashes . . . . . . . . . 65

Compatible commercially available external flashes. . . . . 66

5 Advanced shooting 67

A/S/M mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using My Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Focusing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

AF MODE - Changing the focus range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus. . . . . 73

AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark . 74

AF LOCK – Locking the focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Manual focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Spot metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

MULTI METERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

AE LOCK - Locking the exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Contents

Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting

and AF sequential shooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Auto bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Recording sound with movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

3:2 Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

ENLARGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Preset white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

One-touch white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

White balance adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

SHARPNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

SATURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Histogram display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Contents

7 Playback 116

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

INDEX - Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

EDIT - Editing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Playback on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Resizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

8 Useful functions 137

ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

CUSTOM BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Setting the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Using the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

SHORT CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Setting the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Using the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

MY MODE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Contents

Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 151

REC VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

SLEEP - Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

SHUTTER SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

VOLUME - Playback Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

POWER ON/OFF SETUP

- Power on/off display/sound setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

SCREEN SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

PIXEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

VIDEO OUT - Video output selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

9 Print setting 163

How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

10 Miscellaneous 174

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

List of factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Modes and Shooting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Contents

Indications used in this manual

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

Note

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.

Reference pages describing details or associated information.

Names of parts

Camera

Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g

Shutter button g Mode dial g

Lens

P.46

P.42

Self-timer/Remote control lamp Remote control receiver g

Flash g

P.53, 118, 119

P.55

Hot shoe g

Strap eyelet g

Microphone g

Speaker g

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

USB connector

DC-IN jack g

Connector cover g

P.86, 87

P.63

P.17

P.97, 98, 130

P.156

P.128

P.20

P.20, 128

Names of parts

Viewfinder g

P.12, 30, 46

Diopter adjustment dial g

Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) g Erase button (S) g

Macro/Spot button (() g Print button (<) g

Flash lever g

Arrow pad (acbd) g OK/Menu button (e) Monitor button (QUICK VIEW f) g Power switch g

Monitor g

P.12, 46

Battery compartment cover g Battery compartment lock g

P.30

P.135

P.165

P.55

P.79, 84

Flash mode button (#) g Protect button (0) g AEL/Custom button (x)

P.80, 82, 139

Rotation button (y) g Card cover g

Card access lamp g

P.32

P.24

P.18

P.86, 87

P.55

P.134

P.129

P.22

P.46

P.46, 117

Tripod socket

Names of parts

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

F2.8

Viewfinder and monitor indications

INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“Information display” (P.150)

zzzz

Shooting modes

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

Still picture Movie

Item Indications

Shooting modes P, A, S, M, N, o, m, L, K, J,

I, s

Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0

Exposure compensation Exposure differential

Battery check e, f

Green lamp |

Flash stand-by Camera movement

-2.0 – +2.0

-3.0 – +3.0

# (Lights) # (Blinks)

warning/Flash charge

Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus

Noise reduction O

& %

F2.8

Ref. Page

P.42

P.69

P.68

P.105

P.70

P.15

P.47

P.57

P.84 P.85 P.77

P.113

Names of parts

Item Indications

Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1,

Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0

Drive o, j, i, k, BKT

Self-timer Remote control

Sound record R

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960,

SLOW1, #SLOW2

640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.

AF target mark [ ]

Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining3036"

AE lock AE memory

Spot metering n

ISO ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400

White Balance 5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V

White balance

B C

B1 – B7, R1 – R7

compensation

Saturation T -5 – +5

Sharpness N -5 – +5

Contrast J -5 – +5

Memory gauge a, b, c, d

Ref. Page

P.55

P.62

P.89

P.86 P.87

P.97, 98

130

P.99

P.100

P.46

P.100

P.51

P.82

P.79

P.104

P.106

P.109

P.112

P.110

P.111

P.15

Names of parts

SQ1

1600

1200

zzzz

Playback mode

Still picture Movie

1600

SQ1

1200

Item Indications

Battery check e, f

Print reservation,

< × 10

Number of prints Movie

Sound record H

Protect 9

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960,

640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0

Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000

Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0

White Balance WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w, V

ISO ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400

Date and time '03.06.17 15:30

File number, Frame

FILE : 100 – 0030, 30 number Playing time/ total recording time

0"/20"

Ref. Page

P.15

P.165 P.122

P.97

P.134

P.99

P.100

P.68

P.69

P.105

P.106

P.104

P.28

P.159

Names of parts

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from

Note

those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

More than two taken

(Lit)

Battery check

1600 1200

SQ1

Wait

Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.

F2.8

Memory gauge

No more pictures

can be taken

(Fully lit)

zzzz

Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.

Shoot Shoot Shoot

Before

shooting

(Gauge is off)

zzzz

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.

One picture

taken

(Lit)

(Goes off after a while)

Remaining power level: high

Lights (green)

Blinks (red)

Remaining power level: low Ready new batteries.

No indication

Remaining power level: exhausted Replace with new batteries.

How to use this manual

Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here.

Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33).

This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown.

This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.

1 Getting started

Attaching the strap

Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight.

Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring.

Thread one end of the strap (A) through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in step

1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera.

Thread the end of the strap back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows. Adjust the strap to the desired length.

Pull the strap through the stopper (B) to make sure it is fastened securely.

Attach the strap to the other eyelet following steps 3 to 5.

Stopper

Strap eyelet

Ring

Getting started

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.

Note

• Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

Loading the batteries

This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

Important

• CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged.

• Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

Getting started

• The lens is not extended.

Slide the battery compartment lock from

to ).

Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of

, then lift in the direction of B.

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.

When using AA (R6) batteries

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs

Battery alignment

The correct way to insert the AA (R6) batteries is indicated on the bottom of the camera.

• When using rechargeable AA (R6) batteries, charge them before use.

Loading the batteries

Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down C and slide it in the direction shown D.

• Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.

• Make sure the cover is closed securely.

Slide the battery compartment lock

from ) to =.

• If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, some of the internal settings may revert to the factory default

Note

settings.

Precautions when using batteries

The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15).

Getting started

Loading the batteries

Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter

In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.

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CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable)

Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling.

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NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)

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Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However, if the batteries are repeatedly recharged before they are completely exhausted, the working time will gradually be reduced.

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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 take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. When taking pictures, use the viewfinder and turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power.

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AC adapter

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads. 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. 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.

AC wall outlet

Power plug

AC adapter

Connection cord plug

DC-IN jack (black)

Loading the batteries

• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to

Note

use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.

• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.

• The life of the batteries may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.

• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could shorten the life of the batteries.

• When the monitor is turned on.

• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time.

• Repeated zoom adjustments.

• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.

• When the FULLTIME AF mode is turned on.

• When the camera is connected to a PC.

• 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 in the camera.

• Carefully read the AC adapter’s instructions before use.

Getting started

Inserting a card

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

Card basics

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.

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c Index area

You can write down the card’s contents.

d Contact area

Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.

Compatible cards

• xD-Picture Card (16 – 256MB)

• 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,

Note

be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP Formatting Cards” (P.148)

Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

• The lens is not extended.

Open the card cover.

Card cover

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.

Close the card cover securely until it clicks.

Removing 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.

Note

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Inserting a card

Notch

Index area side

Card inserted correctly

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• Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens.

• Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while

Note

the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Power on/off

Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.

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Press the power switch.

• The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q. The viewfinder turns on.

• When the mode dial is set to q, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on.

To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

TIPS

• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. The sleep time interval can be set in any shooting mode (except q). g

“SLEEP - Sleep Timer” (P.153)

Mode dial

Power on/off

Startup/Shutdown screen

You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor and sound that will be played when turning the camera on or off. (P.157) You can also adjust the volume of the sound. (P.156)

Startup/Shutdown screen

(Factory default setting)

If the card is not recognized (card check)

When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed.

• All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.

Note

Monitor indication Corrective action

There is no card in the camera or the card is not

NO CARD

CARD%SEtUP

POWER%OFF

FORMAt

SELECt

FORMAt

CAUtION ERASING%ALL

YES

inserted properly. →→→→ Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,

remove it and insert it again correctly.

The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Format the card or replace it with a new one.

→→→→ Press ac to select POWER OFF, then press

e. Replace the card with a new one.

→→→→ Format the card.

Press ac to select I FORMAT, then press e to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press e. Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

Getting started

Selecting a language

ON ENGLISH

ON 3 MIN

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

Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.

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Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

Press

to select the SETUP

tab, then press d.

SETUP tab

Power switch

DRIVE

Top menu

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

SLEEP

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

MODE MENU

ENGLISH

3 MIN

Selecting a language

ON 3 MIN

ON ENGLISH

Press

to select

press d.

Press

to select a language,

then press e.

Press e again to exit the menu.

To turn the camera off, press the power switch.

, then

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

SLEEP

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

DEUtSCH

ESPAÑOL

SELECt

Power switch

ON ENGLISH

3 MIN

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button

Setting the date and time

ON ENGLISH

ON 3 MIN

'03.01.01

00.00

RESEt

Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.

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Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

Press

to select the SETUP

tab, then press d.

Press

to select X, then

press d.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

SETUP tab

Power switch

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

DRIVE

Top menu

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

SLEEP

MY MODE SEtUP

CAMPIC

FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING

CARD

SEtUP

MODE MENU

ON ENGLISH

ON 3 MIN

RESEt

'03.01.01

00.00

Setting the date and time

Press

to select one of the

following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/ Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/ Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year).

Y M D

Then press d.

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

Press

to set the year, then

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press d to move to the month setting.

• To move back to the previous setting, press b.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

Repeat this procedure until the date

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and time are completely set.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.

Press e.

• For a more accurate setting, press e when the time signal hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.

To turn the camera off, press the

Power switch

power switch.

button

• The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted.

Note

• The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left without batteries for approximately 1 hour. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

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