QuickStart Guide
C-740 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.
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. |
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. |
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Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, |
Wendenstrasse 14-18, |
http://www.olympus.com/ |
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. |
20097 Hamburg, Germany |
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http://support.olympusamerica.com/ |
http://www.olympus-europa.com/ |
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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.
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Digital camera |
Strap |
Lens cap & string |
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CR-V3 |
CAMEDIA Master |
USB cable |
xD-Picture Card |
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lithium batteries (2) |
CD-ROM |
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The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, video cable, 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…
Battery compartment lock
a. Loading the batteries
Note: The batteries and xD-Picture Card compartments are accessed by opening the respective compartment covers. Battery compartment
cover
•Slide the battery compartment lock from =to ).
•Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, and lift open the cover.
•Insert the batteries into the compartment with their indentations facing each other.
When loading four AA (R6) type batteries, load them as indicated in the illustration on the camera body.
• Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock from )to =.
• To remove the batteries, make sure that the camera is turned off (the monitor and the viewfinder are off and the lens is not extended).
b. Inserting 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.
• Open the card cover.
• Face the card the correct way and insert it 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.
• Close the card cover securely.
Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by setting the mode dial to qand pressing the power switch. The “NO PICTURE” message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing the power switch again.
Note: To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.
c. Attaching the strap and lens cap string (OPTIONAL)
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.
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TURNING ON THE CAMERA
The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.
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 viewfinder turns on.
•To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
Power switch
Mode dial
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.
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.
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Zoom lever |
Shutter |
Flash |
Connector |
VIDEO OUT |
Strap eyelet |
button |
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cover |
jack |
Self-timer button |
Macro/Spot button |
Erase button |
Print button |
Diopter adjustment dial |
Flash lever |
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Mode dial |
Viewfinder |
Flash mode button |
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Protect button |
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Card access lamp |
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AEL/Custom button |
Monitor |
Rotation button |
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Card cover |
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Arrow pad |
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OK/Menu button |
Power switch |
Monitor button |
Battery compartment lock
Battery compartment cover
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Tripod socket |
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Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor |
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Shutter speed |
Exposure compensation |
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Shooting mode |
Exposure differential |
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Aperture value |
AE lock |
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AE memory |
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Battery check |
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Spot metering |
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Green lamp (AF lock) |
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ISO |
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Flash stand-by |
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White balance |
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Macro mode |
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White balance compensation |
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Noise reduction |
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Saturation |
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Flash mode |
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Sharpness |
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Contrast |
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Drive |
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Self-timer |
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Memory gauge |
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Record mode |
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Number of storable |
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AF target mark |
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Resolution |
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still pictures |
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Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
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Print reservation |
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Number of prints |
Battery check |
Protect |
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Record mode |
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Resolution |
Aperture value |
Exposure compensation |
Shutter speed |
White balance |
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ISO |
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Date and time |
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File number |
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Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
Card cover |
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Self-timer lamp |
Lens |
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USB |
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DC-IN jack |
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connector |
VT458701 |
1AG6P1P1570-- |
Printed in Japan |