Olympus CAMEDIA C-725 ULTRA ZOOM QUICK START GUIDE
Set the mode dial to and press POWER in order to confirm you have
installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly. The "No Picture"
message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing
again.
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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.
QuickStart Guide
C-725 Ultra Zoom
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.
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.
The following items are also included in this package: Lens cap & string, Basic Manual, video cable, warranty card,
registration card (not pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
Digital camera
TIP: To
maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in
which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately one (1) minute of non-use.
Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.
Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…
Before turning the camera on, press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
a.
Loading batteries
• Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery
compartment cover in the direction of .
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow with your fingertip and open it .
Attach the strap (OPTIONAL)
Attach the strap as illustrated
to make the camera easier
to handle.
• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing
the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .
• Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of .
• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown
in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock
into place when fully inserted.
• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up.
Pull to remove.
• Close the card cover.
c.
Insert the xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety
of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture
Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed.
b.
a.
Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)
Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image
file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time
can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode.
• Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on the camera.
• Press to display the menu.
• Press once to highlight .
• Use to select the date format.
• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set
the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
c.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)
• Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The lens moves out when the mode dial is not set to .
The monitor turns on.
• To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.
b.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Camera Settings in Shooting
Mode as shown in Monitor
TIP: An optional Olympus AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a
consistent power supply. See the Basic Manual for more information.
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Note:
• Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
Lens cap
Power switch
USB connector
Self-timer lamp
Lens
Printed in Japan
Strap eyelet
Card cover
Connector cover
DC-IN jack
Tripod socket
Battery compartment lock
Battery compartment cover
VIDEO OUT jack
A
B
There is a mark on the bottom
of the camera showing the
correct way to insert
batteries.
Macro/Spot button ( )
Print button ( )
DRIVE button
Erase button ( )
Diopter adjustment dial
Viewfinder
POWER switch
Monitor
Mode dial
( , , P/A/S/M,
, , , , )
Arrow pad
( )
OK/Menu button ( )
Flash switch ( )
Zoom lever (W/T, / )
Shutter button
Monitor button ( )
Flash mode button ( / )
Protect button ( )
Card access lamp
AE lock button
Custom button
( )
Rotation button ( )
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Strap AA (R6) alkaline
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CAMEDIA
Master CD-ROM
xD-Picture CardUSB cable
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1 Battery check
2 Shooting mode
3 Aperture value
4 Shutter speed
5 Exposure compensation
Exposure differential
6 AE lock
7 Drive mode
8 AF target mark
9 White balance
10 ISO
11 Record mode
12 Green lamp
13 Flash stand-by/
Camera movement warning /
Flash charge
14 Flash mode
15 Spot metering/Macro mode
16 Memory gauge
17 Number of storable
still pictures/Seconds
remaining
18 File number
19 Print reserve
20 Number of prints
21 Protect
22 Number of pixels
(resolution setting)
23 Date
24 Time
25 Frame number
Flash
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SIZE: 1984x1488
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
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Camera settings in Playback Mode
as shown in Monitor
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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 (playback mode) and press the
POWER switch.
• Press , then press to select MODE MENU.
• Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access
the CARD SETUP screen.
• ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press .
• As a safeguard, this 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 .
TAKING PICTURES
There are two ways to compose your subject: with the
viewfinder or using the monitor. Depending upon the shooting
situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please
refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.
Taking still pictures
• Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and
press the POWER switch.
• Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject
on the AF target mark.
• Press the shutter button halfway.
When the focus and brightness (exposure) are locked, the
green lamp lights.
To warn you of camera shake, will blink. In this case, press
the (flash) switch to pop up the flash. If the (flash stand-by)
mark lights, the flash will fire automatically.
• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.
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.
a.
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
record 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, turn on the monitor and look for
the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted
pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)
Press / to cycle through the available flash modes. With the
shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when
the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. When the
orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.
c.
b.
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.
• How to turn off only the monitor
T Press the (monitor) button. The monitor turns
off. If is pressed again, the monitor turns on.
Icon Flash Mode Description
No icon Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.
Red-eye
Reduction
Flash
Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to
shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe
effect is normal operation for this mode.
Night scene Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds.
Night scene
with red-eye
reduction flash
Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds, and minimizes
red-eye.
Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.
Flash Off
Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is
prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.
• Set the mode dial to (playback mode) and press the
POWER switch.
• Select a picture you wish to erase by using the arrow pad.
• Press .
• Press to select YES, and then press .
Viewing Pictures
There are two ways to access the Playback mode:
• If the camera is off, set the mode dial to and press
the POWER switch.
OR
• If the camera is in the shooting mode, press twice in
rapid succession (Quick View).
The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use
to scroll though all the images saved on your
xD-Picture Card.
When you are finished reviewing your pictures:
• Press POWER to turn the camera off.
OR
• To return back to the shooting mode, press the shutter
button halfway.
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.
VIEWING AND ERASING
PICTURES
With this digital camera, you can easily view the photos
you want—and delete the ones you don’t.
a.
b.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Olympus makes it simple to connect this digital camera to
your computer.
• Turn the camera off.
• Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your
camera and computer as illustrated at right.
• Set the mode dial to and press POWER if the camera
does not turn on automatically.
The camera starts communicating with the PC.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure
a consistent power supply when downloading images.
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!
• 3 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 3 shooting modes to choose from
depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.
• Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 4 inches (10 cm), select Macro Mode.
• Sequential shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures.
• Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures.
• Movie Mode: Yes, this digital camera records movies! (Movie Mode does not record sound.)
• Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a
single picture.
• 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, and keep all camera documentation handy.
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'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!
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE
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!
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.
Green lamp
Number of storable still pictures
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.
AF target mark
Zoom lever
Flash Modes
This digital camera features multiple flash modes.
d.
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Windows 98 users must install the "USB Driver for
Windows 98" software before connecting this
digital camera to the computer.
Refer to the Software Installation Guide for
complete information.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before
connecting it to your computer.
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