Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom, Ultra Zoom C-765 Quick Start Manual

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QuickStart Guide

C-765 Ultra Zoom

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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.

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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.

Digital camera	Strap	Lithium ion battery	Lithium ion battery charger	USB cable
		(LI-10B)	(LI-10C)

AV cable

Basic manual

CD-ROM/Installation guide

xD-Picture Card/Card manual

The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: lens cap & string, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

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	Connection terminals
	to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (LI-10C).	Lithium ion battery
	Make sure that the +and -terminals of the battery shown in the
		(LI-10B)
	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.	2) Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the
• The monitor is off.	direction of A. The lock is released, and the
• The viewfinder is off.	battery compartment/card cover opens in the
• The lens is not extended.	direction of B.
	B
	A

3) Orient the battery correctly, and insert it until it	4) Face the card the correct way and insert it into
is locked by the battery lock.	the card slot.
• To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the	• To remove the card, push the card all the
direction of the arrow. As the battery emerges,	way in to unlock it. As it emerges, hold the
hold it straight and pull it out completely.	card straight and pull it out.
	Contact area
Battery lock knob
	Notch

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

C

D

c. 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.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

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

AE Lock/Custom button

Self-timer button

Rotation button

Erase button

Flash mode button

Diopter adjustment dial

Protect button

a.

b.

c.

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.

Power switch

Mode dial

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.

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 don the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

• Press acto select the SETUP tab, then press d.

• Press acto select X, then press d.

• Use acto select the date format.

• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using dto select the field, and acto 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 etwice 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.

Shutter

Flash

Connector

DC-IN jack

Strap eyelet

Zoom lever

button

cover

USB connector

A/V OUT jack

Self-timer lamp

Lens

Microphone

Flash button

Viewfinder

Card access lamp

QUICK VIEW button Monitor

Arrow pad

OK/Menu button

Power switch Monitor button

Battery compartment/ card cover

Tripod socket

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

		Shutter speed	Exposure compensation
	Shooting mode		Exposure differential
		Aperture value		AE lock
				AE memory
	Battery check	F2.8		Spot metering
	Green lamp		ISO100	ISO
	Flash stand-by
				White balance
	Macro mode			White balance adjustment
	Noise reduction			Saturation
	Flash mode
				Sharpness
	Flash intensity control
				Contrast
	Drive
	Self-timer			Memory gauge
	Sound record	HQ 2288 1712
	Record mode	AF target mark		Number of storable
	Resolution			still pictures
	Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
	Print reservation			Sound record
	Number of prints
	Battery check			Protect
	Switch frame		HQ	Record mode
		2288 1712		Resolution
	Aperture value			Exposure compensation
	Shutter speed			White balance
			ISO100	ISO
		'04.06.17	15:30	Date and time
				File number, Frame number
				Playing time/total recording time

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

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