Olympus C-2020ZOOM - CAMEDIA - Digital Camera User manual

PREPARATIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
MOVIE FUNCTIONS
PRINTING PICTURES
USING A PERSONAL
COMPUTER
CAMERA SETTINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
!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.
INSTRUCTIONS
C-2020ZOOM
DIGITAL CAMERA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to
use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain
optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to
retain this manual for future reference.
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6. Attachments — Attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer may be hazardous and/or cause damage to the product.
Do not use these attachments.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR
MOISTURE.

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7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or rain.
8. Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable stand, tripod,
bracket, table, or cart. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a tripod,
stand, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
10 Grounding or Polarization — This product,when used with an optional AC
adapter, may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet.
11. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
12. Lightning — For added protection for this product when used with an
optional AC adapter during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
14. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
15. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
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16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug
this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
c) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this
indicates a need for service.
17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
18. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
19. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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 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
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: C-2020ZOOM
Trade Name: OLYMPUS
Responsible party: Olympus America Inc.
Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157
U.S.A.
Telephone number: 516-844-5000
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, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
WARNING
• Keep the batteries away from children.
• If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
• Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that
complies with all applicable laws.
• The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if
mishandled.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or dispose of in
a fire.
• Before use, wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good
contact.
• Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery, and never short circuit
the (+) and (–) sides of the battery.
Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh™is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
All other brand names and product names are registered.
• Reorient 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.
Only the included RS-232C serial cable should be used to connect the
camera to a personal computer (PC).

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Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product
incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.
Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product
incorrectly may lead to injury.
FOR SAFE USE
WARNING
1. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF
PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA’S
FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT’S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO
NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS
THAN THREE FEET.
2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER
EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES.
3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR
EXPLOSIVE GAS.
Legal and other notices
• All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.
• Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to
avoid errors, some may still occur. If you are in doubt about any points or
find mistakes or omissions, please contact us.
•No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for
personal use without the prior permission of Olympus.
• 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 unit.
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages
or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by
erasing the picture data.
• Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

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4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR
CHILDREN.
• THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK.
THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING.
• THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL
ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
• THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND
CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES.
• THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE CAMERA.
5. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY
CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
• DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES.
• DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR EXPOSE TO HEAT.
• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE.
• DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD BATTERIES TOGETHER.
DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT
MANUFACTURERS’ BATTERIES.
• DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES.
• KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS
AND CHILDREN. IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE
BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
• DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO
THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
• NEVER USE ANY BATTERY WHOSE BODY IS NOT COVERED BY
THE INSULATING SHEET.
6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. THIS
MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
7. DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING
OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT
CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED.
8. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT,
UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A
WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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CAUTION
1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING
FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO
AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS
SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS
HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND INJURY.
3. UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR
LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY
CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED.
LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS
SERVICE CENTER.
5. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY
GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A
FIRE.
CARE AND STORAGE
HANDLING
!Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight (e.g. a
beach in summer), excessive heat, humidity, extreme variations of
temperature and humidity, sand or dust, excessive moisture, or vibrations
(e.g. in a car).
!Do not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler, or humidifier, or near
a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials.
!Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks.
!Do not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight. This
will damage the lens.
!Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of time. This may cause
battery leakage and can lead to problems including the growth of mold in
the camera. Before using, press the Shutter release button to check
operation.

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BATTERY HANDLING
!This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA
lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries.
!Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low
temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended.
!AA manganese batteries or a CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be
used.
!Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage, heat
generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to
load them correctly.
!The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold
temperatures. Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using
the camera in a cold environment. Batteries that are weak in cold
temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures.
!Sweat, oil, etc. can prevent a battery’s terminals from making
electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading the
battery.
!Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip. New
batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad.
!When using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries, make sure to charge
them fully with the correct battery charger.
!Read instructions carefully before handling NiMH batteries or NiCd
batteries.
!NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating
sheet, as it may cause a fire or injury.
Important
• “Note” indicates information you should be aware of.
• Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations.
!Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod. Turn the tripod head
instead.
!Do not touch any of the camera’s internal parts.
!Do not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to
become excessively hot. Do not touch the flash when it is hot.
!Do not improperly open or modify the camera, as it may result in a shock or
injury.

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CONTENTS
Important safety instructlons.......................................................2
For safe use............................................................................6
Care and storage....................................................................8
Battery handling......................................................................9
Main features............................................................................15
PREPARATION......................................................17
Checking the contents..............................................................18
Names of parts .........................................................................20
Attaching the strap....................................................................23
Loading the batteries................................................................24
Using the AC adapter (optional) ...............................................26
Inserting SmartMedia ...............................................................28
Adjusting the date and time......................................................30
Learning the basics ..................................................................32
Holding the camera...............................................................32
Adjusting the diopter.............................................................33
Proper shutter release ..........................................................33
Basic operating procedure....................................................34
How to use the Mode dial .....................................................35
Checking the card.................................................................36
Checking the batteries..........................................................37
Checking the number of storable pictures ............................38
How to use the Menu............................................................39
BASIC FUNCTIONS ..............................................41
[Record Mode]
Taking pictures..........................................................................42
Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder..........................42
Taking pictures using the LCD monitor.................................44
Quick view ............................................................................46
Focus lock ................................................................................47
Autofocus..................................................................................48
Working range ..........................................................................50
Aperture priority mode..............................................................51
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Shutter priority mode ................................................................52
Manual mode............................................................................54
Zoom ........................................................................................55
Exposure compensation...........................................................56
Using the flash..........................................................................57
Spot metering mode .................................................................61
Macro mode..............................................................................62
Macro + Spot metering mode ...................................................63
Manual focus ............................................................................64
Still picture record menu...........................................................66
Sequence mode .......................................................................67
Selftimer/Remote control..........................................................69
Auto bracket .............................................................................73
Extension flash .........................................................................75
Slow shutter synchronization flash mode .................................77
Digital tele mode.......................................................................79
White balance...........................................................................80
ISO ...........................................................................................82
Picture effects...........................................................................84
Panorama mode.......................................................................85
Card setup (card format) ..........................................................87
Selecting the recording mode...................................................89
A/S/M mode..............................................................................91
[Display Mode]
Displaying recorded pictures ....................................................92
Picture data ..............................................................................94
Index-display mode ..................................................................95
Close-up display mode (3x inspection).....................................96
Protection .................................................................................97
One-frame erase ......................................................................98
Still picture display menu..........................................................99
Slide-show mode....................................................................100
Card setup..............................................................................101
All-frame erase ...................................................................101
Card format.........................................................................102
Connecting to a television ......................................................104

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MOVIE FUNCTIONS............................................105
[Record Mode]
Recording movies...................................................................106
Recording movies using the optical viewfinder...................106
Recording movies using the LCD monitor ..........................108
Quick view...........................................................................110
Focus lock...............................................................................111
Working range ........................................................................112
Zoom.......................................................................................113
Exposure compensation .........................................................114
Manual focus ..........................................................................115
Movie picture record menu .....................................................117
Selftimer/Remote control ........................................................118
White balance.........................................................................122
ISO .........................................................................................124
Picture effects.........................................................................126
Card setup (card format) ........................................................127
Selecting the recording mode.................................................129
[Display Mode]
Movie picture display menu....................................................131
Playing movies .......................................................................132
Card setup..............................................................................134
All-frame erase ...................................................................134
Card format.........................................................................136
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PRINTING PICTURES.........................................139
Printing pictures......................................................................140
Card print................................................................................141
Print-reserve (card).............................................................141
Still picture display menu (card-print) .................................142
Print-all (card) .....................................................................143
Date-print (card)..................................................................144
Index-print (card) ................................................................145
Direct-print..............................................................................146
Printing with the P-300 .......................................................146
Index print (P-300)..............................................................148
Close-up print (P-300) ........................................................149
Random print (P-300) .........................................................150
Direct print menu ................................................................152
All print (P-300)...................................................................153
Cut print (P-300) .................................................................154
Mirror print (P-300) .............................................................155
Date print (P-300) ...............................................................156
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ....................157
Computer system requirements .............................................158
Installing provided software....................................................159
Connecting to a personal computer........................................160
Using a personal computer.....................................................161
Transferring data from SmartMedia........................................162
PC Card Adapter ................................................................162
FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter ............................................162
Using CAMEDIA Master .........................................................163
Processing images using CAMEDIA Master ..........................165
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CAMERA SETTINGS...........................................171
All reset...................................................................................172
Sharpness ..............................................................................174
SHQ setup..............................................................................175
SQ setup.................................................................................176
Beep sound ............................................................................177
Rec view.................................................................................178
File number.............................................................................180
LCD brightness.......................................................................183
Meters/Feet selection .............................................................185
Index-display adjustment........................................................186
MISCELLANEOUS ..............................................187
Questions and answers..........................................................188
Troubleshooting......................................................................190
System chart...........................................................................194
Error codes.............................................................................195
Optional items.........................................................................196
Notes on display and backlight...............................................196
Compatibility of the picture data .............................................197
Specifications .........................................................................198
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!This camera’s 2,110,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high-
resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality
in its class.
!Various exposure modes make advanced shooting
possible.
!The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus
the Digital tele mode make possible photographs
equivalent to 7.5X zoom.
!Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to
approx. 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 15
seconds in the HQ mode.
!In addition to an optical viewfinder, a 1.8" (4.5 cm) wide-
angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility
when composing shots and viewing images (can be
enlarged 3 times).
!Easy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen.
!A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with
Panorama function) is provided.
!With the provided Video output connector (NTSC),
pictures can be viewed on a TV.*
!Direct printing available via an optional Olympus printer,
allowing you to print out images whenever you need
them in any quantity.
* Not available with the PAL system.
MAIN FEATURES

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PREPARATION
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

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CHECKING THE CONTENTS
Camera Strap
Lens cap Video cable
RS-232C PC serial Conversion connector
cable for Macintosh
Remote control Software CD’s
Warranty card/ Instructions/Remote
Registration card control instructions

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Battery charger AA NiMH batteries
(4 pieces)
Power plug Instructions
SmartMedia Static-free case
(SSFDC-8MB)
Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive
seals (4 pieces)
Instructions

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NAMES OF PARTS
Zoom lever
(P. 55/113)
Control panel (P. 22)
Flash (P. 57)
Lens
Card compartment
cover (P. 28)
Computer connector
(RS-232C)
(P. 146/161)
Video output
connector (NTSC)
(P. 104)
Connector
cover
AC adapter
connector (P. 26)
Diopter
adjustment
dial (P. 33)
Selftimer/Remote control
signal (P. 69/118)
Remote control
window (P. 72/121)
Flash synchronization
socket (P. 75)
CAMERA
Strap hole
(P. 23)