Olympus Camedia C-5500 ZOOM, Camedia C-55 ZOOM Basic Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

C-5500 ZOOM
C-55 ZOOM

Shoot and Play!

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-5500 ZOOM/C-55 ZOOM
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY

11747-9058 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.

FCC Notice

• Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.

- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the
OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled
personal computers (PC).

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s
authority to operate.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing 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.

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Manual Contents

How to use the camera .................................................. 4

Safety Precautions ......................................................... 6

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

INSERTING THE BATTERIES ..........................12

INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD ..................... 15

TURNING THE CAMERA ON ........................... 18

TAKING A PICTURE...................................... 20

REVIEWING A PICTURE ................................ 22

TURNING THE CAMERA OFF .......................... 23

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Specifications ............................................................... 24

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Navigation

How to use the camera

Using a computer...

Using the OLYMPUS Master
software on your computer lets you
enjoy editing, viewing, and printing
the pictures downloaded from your
camera.

Using a card...

Pictures taken with this
camera are stored on an
xD-Picture Card. By
storing the relevant print
reservation data with the
images on the card, you
can print pictures at a
print shop or on a
PictBridge-compatible
printer.

Using a printer...

With a PictBridge-compatible
printer, you can print pictures
directly from your camera.

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Using a TV...

You can use a TV to view
pictures or playback
movies from your camera.

Using the mode dial...

Use the mode dial to select a
shooting or playback mode. f
lets you select the optimum settings
for the shooting conditions from 10
different situations.

Using the arrow pad and N
button...

The arrow pad and N button are for
selecting and setting menu options as well
as viewing pictures frame by frame.

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AE/AF

SPOT

CAM

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PICTURES

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

CARD

INTERVAL

SATURATION

SET

SELECT

AF:

iESP

TIMELAPSE

SPOT
AREA

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SET

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Using the menus...

OK
01

GO

Shooting and playback-related
functions are set from the menus

OK

AE:ESP

ESP

MULTI METERING

SELECT GO

displayed on the monitor.

Using the direct buttons...

Direct buttons let you perform functions such as
erasing or protecting pictures or setting the flash
mode, making camera operation easy.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage
points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.

An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in
the documentation provided with the product.

WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR
OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating

instructions.

Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future

reference.

Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and

those described in the instructions.

Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use

only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner,
or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.

Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only

accessories recommended by Olympus.

Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub,

kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain). For
precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing
sections of their manuals.

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Safety Precautions

Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never

place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount
only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe
how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices
recommended by the manufacturer.

Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on

the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your
home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions
for information on using the product with a battery.

Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with a specified AC

adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the
plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into
the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to
fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.

Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will

not be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around
the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection
points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter
or accessory power cords.

Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter,

remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected
power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and
disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.

Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or

other power connection points with too many plugs.

Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or

electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a
metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger
of spillage.

Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator,

heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat,
including stereo amplifiers.

Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the

covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high
voltage points.

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Safety Precautions

Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below

while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel:
a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into

the product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating

instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions

as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and

require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the

service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as
recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could
result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.

Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service

technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good
working order.

Legal and other notices

• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or
benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person,
which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.

• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or

any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing
picture data.

Disclaimer of Warranty

• Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied,

by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no
event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages
(including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use or inability to
use these written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

• Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

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