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QuickStart Guide

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http://www.olympusamerica.com/support

C-760 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.

Digital camera Strap Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)

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, lens cap & string, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

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Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany http://www.olympus-europa.com

Lithium ion battery charger (LI-10C)

CAMEDIA Master

CD-ROM

http://www.olympus.com/

USB cable

(gray color)

xD-Picture Card

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…

a. Charging the battery (LI-10B)

The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (LI-10C). Make sure that the + and - terminals of the battery shown in the illustration on the right are correctly oriented when loading the battery into the charger.

b. Inserting the battery and xD-Picture card

1) Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

• The lens is not extended.

Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of battery compartment/card cover opens in the direction of

4) Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot.

• To remove the card, push the card all the

way in to unlock it. As it emerges, hold the card straight and pull it out.

Contact area

Notch

Connection terminals

Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)

3) Orient the battery correctly, and insert it until it is locked by the battery lock.

To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the

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direction of the arrow. As the battery emerges, hold it straight and pull it out completely

Battery lock knob

5) Close the battery compartment/card cover in direction C then slide it in direction D.

c. Attaching the strap and lens cap string

. The lock is released, and the

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.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

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

a. Turning the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)

• 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 monitor turns on.

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

AE Lock/Custom button

Rotation button

Diopter adjustment dial

Viewfinder

Monitor

Power switch

Self-timer button

Erase button

Flash mode button

Protect button

Flash button

Card access lamp

QUICK VIEW button

Arrow pad

OK/Menu button

Monitor button

TIP

:To maximize battery life, the built-in power-saver operates, and the camera enters sleep mode after approximately three (3)

minutes of non-use.

b. Setting the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)

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.

c. Camera Diagram and Controls

Mode dial

Tripod socket

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Exposure compensation

Shooting mode

Battery check

Green lamp

Flash stand-by

Macro mode

Noise reduction

Flash mode

Flash intensity control

Drive

Self-timer

Sound record

Record mode

Resolution

Shutter speed

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Aperture value

Exposure differential

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AF target mark

Battery compartment/ card cover

AE lock AE memory

Spot metering

ISO White balance White balance adjustment

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Memory gauge

Number of storable still pictures

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

Flash

Lens

Microphone

Connector

cover

DC-IN jack

USB connector

A/V OUT jack

Strap eyelet

Zoom lever

Shutter

button

Self-timer lamp

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Print reservation

Number of prints

Battery check

Switch frame

Aperture value

Shutter speed

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

Sound record

Protect

Record mode Resolution

Exposure compensation

White balance

ISO

Date and time

File number, Frame number Playing time/total recording time

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TAKING PICTURES

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

a. Taking a Picture

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

monitor turns on.

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

viewfinder on.

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

Green lamp

# Flash indicator

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.

Shutter

button

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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.

b. 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.

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

c. Flash Modes

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

Press the flash button to open the flash and press the # button to cycle through the flash modes:

Icon Flash Mode Description

No indication

! Red-eye

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

#SLOW1, #SLOW2,

HSLOW

Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is

needed.

Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes.

Reduction Flash

Slow Synchronization

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

Pull to Zoom inPush to Zoom out

the flash to retract it.

d. 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 recording mode and the storable frame capacity for xD-Picture Card.

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

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

VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES

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

a. 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 QUICK VIEW button.

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

When you are finished reviewing your pictures:

• Press the power switch to turn the monitor off.

• To return to the shooting mode, press the QUICK VIEW button again.

b. Erasing Pictures

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

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.

• 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.

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: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.

• 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.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

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: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.

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.

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 on the right.

• Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. The camera starts communicating with the PC.

•Press ac to select PC, and then press e on the USB screen. The camera starts communicating with the PC.

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.

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!

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.

• 4 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 4 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.

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

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

documentation handy.

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