DIGITAL CAMERA
APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE
DIGITALKAMERA
CÁMARA DIGITAL
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
C-50 ZOOM
BASIC MANUAL
MANUEL DE BASE
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
EINFACHE ANLEITUNG
MANUAL BÁSICO
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
Avant d’utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, de manière à
obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.
Avant d’effectuer des prises de vues importantes, nous vous conseillons par ailleurs de faire
quelques essais afin de vous familiariser avec le maniement de l’appareil photo.
Bitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale
Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen.
Wir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der
Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen.
Antes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.
Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara
antes de tomar fotografías importantes.
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
ESPAÑOL ............................................................................116
CONTENTS
Names of parts4
Monitor indications6
How to use this manual10
Getting started11
Shooting18
Playback30
Formatting cards33
Transferring pictures to a computer34
Error codes36
Specifications38
These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details
on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the
camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera
package.
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: C-50 ZOOM
Trade Name: OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
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.
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
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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).
7 Record modeTIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
8 Memory gauge
9 Battery check
,,,
,
0 Self-timer/
Remote control
! Drive mode, , BKT
@ White balance, , ,
# ISO ISO80, ISO160, ISO320
$ Green lampO
% Flash stand-by mark
^ Flash mode, , ,
SLOW
SLOW
,
& Spot metering/ , ,
Macro mode
En
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Monitor indications
Note
En
ItemsIndications
* Print reserve
( Number of printsx2 – x10
) Protect
q Date ’02. 12. 24, ’03. 01. 12
w Time07:15, 12:30, 17:45
e Frame number20
r Pixel resolution 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200
t Movie mark
y File number/FILE:100 – 0020
Recording time0"/15" (during movie playback)
0" / 15"
Playing time
● The monitor indications differ depending on the camera’s settings.
● You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor.
Total recording time
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Monitor indications
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the
camera is storing a picture on the card (xD-Picture Card). The memory gauge
indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When
the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any
more shots.
When taking still pictures
If you continue shooting
Shoot
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
Wait
During shooting (Gauge lit)
When recording movies
If you continue shooting
Shoot
Wait
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
During shooting (Gauge lit)
● Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.
● Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory
gauge is fully lit.
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.
No indication
Lights
(green)
Ready for shooting.
Lights
Remaining power level: low. If
you plan to use the camera
for a long time, charge the
battery soon.
(red)
(The green lamp and
orange lamp next to the
viewfinder blink.)
Remaining power level:
exhausted. Replace with a
charged battery.
procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
CARD SETUP
screen
SELECT
SET
GO
Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
2
Set the aperture value.
To increase the aperture value (F-number),press
Ñ.
To decrease the aperture value (F-number),press
ñ.
3
Take the picture.
Available
modes
En
Set the camera to any of the modes shown.
Step through the menus in the order of the arrows.
If a button is shown in gray, press it as part of the step.
Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to the
buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
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Getting started
Note
Attaching the strap
Thread the end (small loop) of the
1
strap through the strap eyelet.
Thread the rest of the strap
2
through the small loop that you
threaded through the eyelet.
Pull on the strap to make sure it
3
is securely fastened.
● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily
catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If
the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus
is not responsible for any damages.
Strap eyelet
En
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Getting started
64
MB
Battery/Card basics
En
Battery basics
This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery
(LI-10B). This battery is dedicated to this camera
and other batteries do not work. The battery is not
fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully
charge the battery on the specified charger (LI10C) before first use. Do not use any other
chargers. For details, read the charger’s
instructions (provided).
Charger
To the AC input connector
AC wall outlet
Card basics
This camera uses an xD-Picture Card to record pictures. This manual uses
the term “card” when referring to an xD-Picture Card. Images recorded and
stored on an xD-Picture Card can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or
edited on a computer.
in the direction of the arrow
in the direction of the arrow
Loading the battery
3
Insert the battery in the correct direction in
the battery/card compartment.
● Make sure the knob is locked securely. If the
Unloading the battery
Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow.
The battery pops out. Remove it.
Lens barrier
Monitor
A and open it
B.
knob is not locked, the battery may pop out
when opening the battery/card compartment
cover.
En
Green lamp
B
A
Knob
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Getting started
En
Loading the card
Face the card the correct way and insert it
into the battery/card compartment.
● Insert the card while keeping it straight.
● 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.
Unloading the card
Push the card slowly toward the inside of
the card slot with your finger until it stops.
Continue to hold the card so that it does
not forcibly eject, then remove the card
from the slot by pulling it straight out.
Close the battery/card compartment cover
4
in the direction of the arrow
in the direction of the arrow
C, then slide it
D.
Using an optional AC adapter
In addition to the provided battery, an optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand D7AC AC adapter can be used.
An AC adapter is useful when performing time-consuming tasks such as
downloading images to a computer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate
on the AC voltage in the region the camera is being used. Consult your
nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details.
AC wall outlet
Connection
cord plug
C
D
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Power plug
AC adapter
DC-IN jack
Getting started
Power on/off
Shooting mode
Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway
across the lens). Wait until the lens is fully retracted. Close the
lens barrier all the way. The camera turns off.
Turning the camera on
Open the lens barrier.
Turning the camera off
Close the lens barrier.
Playback mode
Power on: Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the
Power off: Press . The camera turns off (the monitor turns off).
playback mode (the monitor turns on).
Turning the camera on
Press the button.
Turning the camera off
Press the button.
En
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Getting started
CARD SETUP
SELECT
SET
GO
Date/time setting
En
Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded
pictures, be sure to set them correctly.
procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
Arrow pad
button
Mode dial
screen
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Getting started
SELECT
SET
GO
SELECT
SET
GO
Press í to move to the year setting.
5
Press Ññ to set the year.When the year is
6
set, press
● Repeat this procedure until the date and
● To move back to the previous setting, press
í to move to the month setting.
time are completely set.
É.
● The camera can only display the time in
“number of hours”, or what is commonly
known as military time. Consequently, 2 p.m.
would be 14:00 hours, or 12:00 hours + 2:00
hours =14:00 hours.
● The first two digits of the year cannot be
changed.
Press .
7
● For a more accurate setting, press when
the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts
when you press the button.
To turn the camera off, close the lens
8
barrier.
En
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Shooting
Shooting modes
En
Select the shooting mode that’s appropriate for the type of photograph or the
shooting conditions. Set the mode dial and shoot.
Full-auto shooting
Easy to use automatic mode selecting the optimal exposure and focus for
general photography. In full Auto, special functions and controls such as
Flash intensity control or drive modes cannot be set by the user. This is the
simplest of all shooting modes.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features
an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically
sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Portrait shooting
Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the background. The
picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground
in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Scene shooting
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. This
mode produces clear, sharp pictures with excellent detail, making it ideal for
shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
settings.
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Shooting
Night-Scene shooting
Suitable for shooting pictures of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night. For
example, if you take a picture of a street at night in other modes, the lack of
brightness will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as
street lamps appearing. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true
appearance of the street can be captured. The camera automatically selects
the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter
speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.
Sports shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring. The camera
automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Self Portrait shooting
Enables you to take a picture of yourself while
holding the camera. Point the lens towards you
and take a shot. The focus is locked on you
(shooter). The camera automatically selects the
optimal settings for this type of shooting condition.
Zooming is not possible in this mode.
Movie recording
Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed
automatically.
My Mode
Your favorite settings can be saved. Customized settings are activated in the
mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc. can be
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
●A (Aperture priority shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will
focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.
Increasing the value will let the camera focus over a wider range in the
forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in which both the
subject and the background are in focus.
Aperture (F-number) is decreased.Aperture (F-number) is increased.
●S (Shutter priority shooting)
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of
effect you want.
Setting the shutter speed higher
lets you capture fast-moving action
without blur. The subject will be
clear and sharp, as if it is not
moving.
Setting the shutter speed lower
blurs a moving subject, giving
the impression of movement.
●M (Manual shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the
exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more
creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of
picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure.
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Shooting
How to press the shutter button
Point the camera towards the subject.
1
Place the AF target mark on the subject.
Press the shutter button slowly and gently
(halfway).
● When the focus and exposure (brightness)
are locked, the green lamp next to the
viewfinder lights steadily.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
2
● Shooting starts and the card access lamp
blinks.
●mode: The camera starts recording a
movie and the orange lamp lights.
AF target
mark
Viewfinder
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Card access lamp
Half press
Full press
Shutter button
Focusing
When you place the AF target mark on a subject and press the shutter button
halfway, the green lamp lights up. This means that focusing has been
performed automatically.
If the green lamp blinks, focusing is not correct. If this happens, use Focus
lock.
When you are too close to a subject, the green lamp blinks. If this happens,
try macro mode shooting.
En
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Shooting
Available
modes
Available
modes
Taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder
En
Open the lens barrier.
1
Position your subject within the AF target mark while looking
2
through the viewfinder.
Take the picture.
3
● The card access lamp blinks while pictures are being stored on the
card.
● Number of still pictures that can be stored on a 32 MB card:
HQ record mode (2560 x 1920):Approx. 26
SQ2 record mode (640 x 480): Approx. 199
Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting)
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A.
1
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Set the aperture value.
2
To increase the aperture value (F-number), press
To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press
Take the picture.
3
The aperture value is displayed in green
The aperture you have set will provide optimum exposure.
The aperture value is displayed in red
The aperture you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears: Press ñ to decrease the aperture value.
appears: Press Ñ to increase the aperture value.
Ñ.
ñ.
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Shooting
Available
modes
Available
modes
Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting)
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S.
1
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Set the shutter speed.
2
To set a faster shutter speed, press
To set a slower shutter speed, press
Take the picture.
3
The shutter speed is displayed in green
The shutter speed you have set will provide optimum exposure.
The shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears: Press ñ to set the shutter speed slower.
appears: Press Ñ to set the shutter speed faster.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M.
1
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Set the aperture value and shutter speed.
2
To set a faster shutter speed, press
To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
To increase the aperture value (F-number), press
To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press
Ñ.
É.
í.
En
Take the picture.
3
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Shooting
Available
modes
Movie recording
En
1
2
3
Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AF
target.
● The total possible recording time and the mark are displayed on the
monitor.
● Focus locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Press the shutter button all the way to start recording.
● The number of seconds remaining appear.
● During movie recording, lights in red.
Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording.
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing the movie
on the card. You cannot record another movie as long as the card
access lamp is blinking.
● When the card access lamp stops blinking, the camera has finished
writing the movie to the card. If there is any space left on the card, the
number of seconds remaining is displayed. You can start recording
another movie.
● If the displayed seconds remaining reach “0”, shooting finishes automatically
and the camera starts writing the movie to the card.
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Shooting
Available
modes
Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting)
Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 3x magnification (optical
zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm film). By combining the
digital zoom with the optical zoom, zoom magnification can be extended to a
maximum of approximately 12x.
Shoot a wider view picture (wide-angle):Press the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out.
Zoom in on a subject (telephoto):Press the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.
Digital zoom
1
In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press .
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T DIGITAL ZOOMT ON. Press .
● Press again to cancel the menu.
Press the zoom lever towards T.
2
● The zoom bar appears.
● When is pressed, the monitor turns off and DIGITAL ZOOM
becomes set to OFF. If is pressed again, DIGITAL ZOOM becomes
set to ON.
:
Flash shooting
You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the
effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted
using the flash intensity control.
:
En
The flash modes are as follows:
Auto-flash
Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
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Shooting
Red-eye reduction flash
En
This mode significantly reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon by emitting
several pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This mode works the same
as the auto-flash except for the pre-flashes.
Fill-in flash
The flash fires regardless of available light. This mode is useful for eliminating
shadows on the subject’s face or for correcting the color shift produced by
artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
Flash off
Set the flash to this mode when you do not want to use the flash. Use this
mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or
when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Slow synchronization
The Slow Synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds.
Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a
certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a night scene
background, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow
Synchronization flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background
and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you
stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may
cause the image to be blurred.
SLOW:
Slow synchronization
Regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully
opens.
SLOW:
Slow synchronization with red-eye reduction
This is for when you want to use Slow Synchronization yet also reduce redeye. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night
background. A normal flash might make the person’s eyes red, but slow
synchronization with red-eye reduction lets you capture the background
correctly and reduce red-eye at the same time.
SLOW SLOW
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Shooting
Available
modes
Available
modes
Using the flash
Press repeatedly until the desired flash mode indication appears.
1
● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the selection screen disappears.
Take the picture.
2
● When the flash is ready to fire, the orange lamp next to the viewfinder
lights up and the (flash stand-by) mark is displayed on the monitor.
When is blinking, the flash is charging. When stops blinking, the
camera is ready to shoot.
Spot metering (Selecting the metering area)
There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering.
Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the frame and the area around it
Spot metering:Meters within the AF target mark to determine
Press repeatedly until (spot metering) or (spot
1
metering+ macro mode) appears.
● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the selection screen disappears.
separately to determine the optimal exposure.
exposure. A subject can be shot with optimal
exposure regardless of the background light (such as
when the subject is dark due to back lighting.) When
is set, you can use spot metering when shooting
up close to a subject.
En
Take a picture.
2
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Shooting
Available
modes
Macro mode shooting (Taking close-up pictures)
En
Macro shooting allows you to shoot from as close as 30 cm (1 ft) to a subject
while the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum T position. You can fill the
entire frame with a very small subject. As the center of the frame (within the AF
target mark) is metered and optimal exposure is obtained when is set, the
picture turns out well.
Press repeatedly until (macro mode) or (spot
1
metering+ macro mode) appears.
● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the selection screen disappears.
Take a picture while observing your subject on the monitor.
2
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Shooting
Available
modes
Sequential shooting
There are 3 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting (), AF
sequential shooting () and auto bracketing (BKT).
Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu.
Drive mode
: Shoots 1 frame.
: Shoots a maximum number of 3 frames (in the HQ mode)
sequentially at approximately 1 frame/sec. Focus, exposure
and white balance are locked at the first frame.
: Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus is locked for each frame
automatically. The AF sequential shooting speed is lower than
BKT: Auto bracketing
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T DRIVE T,
1
Take pictures.
2
● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed. The camera
normal sequential shooting.
or BKT. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.
En
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Playback
Playing back still pictures
En
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
2
● The mark is displayed on movies.
Ñ:Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind.
ñ:Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
É:Displays the previous picture.
í:Displays the next picture.
Press to cancel playback.
3
● The monitor and camera turn off.
Playing back movies (MOVIE PLAY)
Display a picture with using the arrow pad.
1
Press to display the top menu.
2
Press Ñ.
3
● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed.
Press Ñto select MOVIE PLAYBACK.
4
Press to start playback.
5
● When movie playback ends, the display automatically returns to the
beginning of the movie.
Press .
6
● The MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is displayed.
Press Ññ to select items.
7
PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again.
FRAME BY FRAME: Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time.
EXIT: Cancels movie playback.
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