Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom Quick Start Manual

QuickStart Guide

Battery compartment lock

Battery compartment cover

Mode dial

Power switch

TIP

A/V OUT jack

Self-timer/Remote control lamp Remote control receiver

Flash

USB

connector

Lens DC-IN jack

Zoom lever

Shutter

button

Connector

cover

Card cover

Strap eyelet

SpeakerMicrophone

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dial

Monitor button

Self-timer/Remote control button

Mode dial

Erase button

Hot shoe

Flash mode button Protect button

Flash lever

AEL/Custom button Rotation button

Card cover

Monitor

Arrow pad

OK/Menu button

Power switch

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

Tripod socket

Card access lamp

Macro/Spot button Print button

Battery check

Green lamp (AF lock)

Flash stand-by

Flash mode

Macro mode

Memory gauge

Shooting mode

Self-timer Remote Control

White balance compensation

ISO

Record mode

Number of storable still pictures

AF target mark

Drive

Resolution

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Exposure compensation Exposure differential

Noise reduction

Flash intensity control

AE lock AE memory

Spot metering

White balance

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Sound record

Print reservation

Number of prints

Resolution

Battery check

Shutter speed

Exposure compensation

White balance

ISO

Date and time

File number (still picture) Playing time/total recording time

Record mode

Protect

Sound record

Aperture value

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C-750 Ultra Zoom

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.

START HERE

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

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.

The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, AV cable, RM-1 remote control, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

Digital camera Strap Lens cap & string CR-V3

Note: In some areas NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger will be included in the package instead of CR-V3 batteries. Please refer to “battery charger” instructions included with the battery charger.

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CAMEDIA Master

lithium batteries (2)

CD-ROM

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USB cable

(gray color)

xD-Picture Card

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…

Loading the batteries

Note: The batteries and xD-Picture Card compartments are accessed by opening the respective compartment covers.

• Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ).

• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, and lift open the cover.

• Insert two CR-V3 lithium batteries into the compartment with their indentations facing each other.

• Insert the rechargeable batteries into the compartment as indicated in the illustration on the camera body.

• Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock from ) to =.

• To remove the batteries, make sure that the camera is turned off (the monitor and the viewfinder are off and the lens is not extended).

Inserting 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 batteries are removed.

• Open the card cover.

• Face the card the correct way and insert it into the spring-loaded card slot as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted.

• Close the card cover securely.

Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by setting the mode dial to q and pressing the power switch. The “No Picture” message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing the power switch again.

Note: To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

Attaching the strap and lens cap string

Attach the lens cap string and strap to the strap eyelets on each side of the camera as illustrated. Attaching the strap to the camera makes it easier to handle.

(OPTIONAL)

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.

Turning the camera ON

• Press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.

• Set the mode dial to h. Press the power switch. The lens extends and the viewfinder turns on.

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

(SHOOTING MODE)

Setting the Date and Time

Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.

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

•Press e. The top menu is displayed.

•Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

•Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.

•Press ac to select X, then press d.

•Use ac to select the date format.

• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using d to select the field, and ac to set the proper value.

Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.

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

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

Camera Diagram and Controls

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

:To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after

approximately three (3) minutes of non-use.

(OPTIONAL)

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

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Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.

TIP

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

Green lamp

#### Flash indicator

Shutter

button

Pull to Zoom inPush to Zoom out

TIP

TAKING PICTURES

There are two ways to compose your subject: using the monitor or with the viewfinder. 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

• Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch. The

viewfinder turns on.

• To shoot using the monitor, press f to turn the monitor

on.

• Compose your subject in the viewfinder or on the monitor.

F2.8

The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp lights steadily. The # indicator 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.

Icon Flash Mode Description

No indication

#SLOW1, #SLOW2,

HSLOW

Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is

needed.

Red-eye Reduction Flash

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

Slow Synchronization

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.

Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow shutter speeds.

With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the # indicator lights. When # indicator blinks, the flash is charging.

To prevent the flash from firing, press down on the top of the flash to retract it.

1600 1200

SQ1

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.

VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES

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

Viewing Pictures

There are two ways to access the Playback mode:

• Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch.

• If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrel

extended, press f twice in rapid succession (QUICK VIEW).

• Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out and get everything into the picture.

• Pull the zoom lever toward T to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.

Flash Modes

This Digital camera features multiple flash modes. Please note that not all flash modes are available depending on the shooting mode selected.

Push the flash lever up and press the # button to cycle through the flash modes:

When you are finished reviewing your pictures:

• Press the power switch to turn the monitor off.

• To return 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:

Number of Storable Pictures

Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to 256 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected.

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

:To find out how many frames you have left, look for the number

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

• Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch.

• Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.

•Press S.

•Press ac to select YES, then press e.

:Images can also be erased while in the “QUICK VIEW”

mode described in step 5a. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that you just took.

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.

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

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

:Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent

power supply when downloading images.

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

Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

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

• Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. The camera

starts communicating with the PC.

• Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch.

•Press e, then press d to select MODE MENU.

•Use ac to select the CARD tab, then press d twice to

access the CARD SETUP screen.

• R ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press e.

• As a safeguard, the 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 e.

Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer.

• Turn the camera off.

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

INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE

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!

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.

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 and Super Macro Mode: For taking extremely tight close-up pictures.

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

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

• Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies with sound!

• Two-in-one Pictures:

• 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.

Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture.

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.

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

:Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera

documentation handy.

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