Olympus CAMEDIA C-5000 ZOOM QUICK START GUIDE
VT575303
QuickStart Guide
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville,
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/support
C-5000ZOOM
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, video cable, RM-2 remote control, lens cap & string,
warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
Digital camera Strap Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)
Olympus Europa GmbH
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 (LI10C).
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. 2)
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of
A
compartment cover opens in the direction of
Corrector terminals
Lithium ion battery
(LI-10B)
. The lock is released, and the battery
B
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
•
direction of the arrow. As the battery emerges,
hold it straight and pull it out completely
Battery lock
.
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.
Index area side
Notch
5) Close the battery/card cover in direction C
then 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.
a. Turning the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)
• Remove the lens cap.
• Set the mode dial to h. Turn the power switch to the
ON position. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, turn the power switch to the OFF
position.
B
A
c. Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Strap eyelet
Zoom lever
Shutter
button
Mode dial
Flash
USB connector
VIDEO OUT jack
Mode dial
Power Switch
TIP
: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.
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 h and turn the power switch to
the ON position.
•Press e. The top menu is displayed.
•Press c to select X.
•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 to set the date and time and exit the menu.
Orange lamp
Viewfinder
Green lamp
Monitor
Self-timer/Remote control lamp
Macro/Spot button
Protect button
Hot shoe
Flash mode button
Erase button
Card access lamp
AEL/Custom button
Rotation button
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
Lens
Remote control receiver
Tripod socket
DC-IN jack
Battery/Card cover
Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Shooting modes
Battery check
Green lamp
Flash stand-by
Macro mode
Noise reduction
Flash mode
Flash intensity control
Self-timer/Remote Control
Drive
Record mode
Resolution
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure compensation
Exposure differential
AF target mark
AE lock
AE memory
Spot metering
ISO
White balance
White balance
compensation
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Memory gauge
Number of storable
still pictures
Battery check
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Print reservation,
Number of prints
Protect
Record mode
Resolution
Exposure compensation
White balance
ISO
Date and time
File number, Frame number
Playing time/total recording time
Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
Printed in Japan
TAKING PICTURES
F2.8
1600 1200
SQ1
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.
a. Taking a Picture
• Set the mode dial to h and turn the power switch to the
ON position. The monitor turns on.
• Compose your subject in the viewfinder or on the monitor.
Icons representing camera settings appear on the
monitor, telling you important information such as the
flash and record modes, battery check, and the number
of storable still pictures.
• Press the shutter button halfway.
Green lamp
Flash stand-by
1600 1200
SQ1
F2.8
Monitor
The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are
properly set when the green lamp lights steadily. The #
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.
Push to Zoom out
Pull to Zoom in
Icon Flash Mode Description
No
indication
! Red-eye
# Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.
#SLOW1,
#SLOW2,
HSLOW
$ Flash Off Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is
Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is
needed.
Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes
Reduction Flash
Slow
Synchronization
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.
prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.
With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is
ready to fire when the # in the monitor or the orange
lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. When the #
or the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.
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.
Shutter
button
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 (playback mode) and turn the
power switch to the ON position.
OR
• If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrel
extended, press the 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:
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 # button to cycle through the flash modes:
b. 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:
Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently
displayed in the monitor.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
• Set the mode dial to q (playback mode) and turn the
power switch to the ON position.
• Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.
•Press S.
•Press ac to select YES, then press e.
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.
TIP
: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.)
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.
• Set the mode dial to q (playback mode) and turn the
power switch to the ON position.
•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.
• Turn the power switch to the OFF position.
OR
• To return to the shooting mode, press the QUICK VIEW
button again.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
TIP
: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.
TIP
: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.
• Turn the camera off.
• Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your
camera and computer as illustrated at right.
• Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to the ON
position. The camera starts communicating with the PC.
Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer.
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.
• 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!
• 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.
TIP
:Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera
documentation handy.
Technical Support (USA)
1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM ET
Monday - Friday
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