Olympus C 4000 - CAMEDIA Zoom Digital Camera Installation guide

DIGITAL CAMERA
APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE
DIGITALKAMERA
CÁMARA DIGITAL
BASIC MANUAL/MANUEL DE BASE
EINFACHE ANLEITUNG/MANUAL BÁSICO
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
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.
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.
For more details on connecting the camera to a PC and installing the provided software, refer to
the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).
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.
Ces instructions ne sont que pour une référence rapide. Pour plus de détails sur les fonctions de
l’appareil décrites dans ce manuel, se référer au manuel de référence de l’appareil sur le CD-ROM
inclus dans l’emballage de l’appareil.
Pour plus de détails sur le raccordement de l’appareil photo à un ordinateur personnel et sur
l’installation du logiciel fourni, se référer au “Guide d’installation de logiciel” (inclus dans
l’emballage du CD-ROM).
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.
Diese Kurzanleitung dient dem ersten Kennenlernen Ihrer Kamera. Weitere und ausführliche Angaben
zur Funktionsweise dieser Kamera finden Sie im Referenzhandbuch auf der CD-ROM, die zum
Lieferumfang der Kamera gehört.
Weitere Angaben zum Anschluss der Kamera an einen Personal Computer und zum Installieren
der mitgelieferten Software siehe die „Software-Installationsanleitung“ (in der CD-ROM-Packung
enthalten).
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.
Estas instrucciones son sólo de referencia rápida. Para más detalles de las funciones de la cámara
descritas en este manual, refiérase al manual de consulta del CD-ROM adjunto en el paquete de la
cámara.
Para más detalles sobre la conexión de la cámara a un PC e instalación del software suministrado,
refiérase a la “Guía de instalación del software” (adjunto en el paquete del CD-ROM).
C-4000 ZOOM
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CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉ/INHALT/CONTENIDO
ENGLISH ..............................................................................2
FRANÇAIS ........................................................................46
DEUTSCH ..........................................................................90
ESPAÑOL ........................................................................134
NAMES OF PARTS 4
GETTING STARTED 11
USING THE MENU 16
SHOOTING BASICS 23
ADVANCED SHOOTING 31
PLAYBACK 33
PRINT SETTINGS 38
TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 39
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 41
ERROR CODES 42
SPECIFICATIONS 44
CONTENTS
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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
future reference.
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 USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-4000 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.
For customers in North and South America
Trademarks
•IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
•Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
•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).
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NAMES OF PARTS
Camera
Flash
Self-timer lamp
Card cover
Strap eyelet
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack
Connector cover
USB connector
DC-IN jack
Mode dial ( , , , , )
Zoom lever (W/T)
Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / )
Shutter button
5-pin external flash socket
●Unscrew to remove the cover
before connecting the bracket
cable.
Diopter adjustment dial
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Quick View
AF target mark
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Battery
compartment
cover
Battery compartment lock
Tripod socket
Macro/Spot button ( )
Print button ( )
Flash mode button ( )
Erase button ( )
Viewfinder
Card access lamp
Monitor
Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)
Custom button ( )
Protect button ( )
Rotation button
OK/Menu button ( )
Manual focus button
Monitor button
()
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NAMES OF PARTS
Monitor indications — Shooting information
The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to
display.
The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.*
*The illustrations show examples of
indications displayed in the 1 mode.
When INFO is set to OFF: The
information below is displayed
constantly in the shooting mode. (After
operating the buttons or closing the
menu, the information which appears
in the ON mode (illustrated to the right)
is displayed for approx. 1 second, then
disappears.)
When INFO is set to ON: The
information below is displayed
constantly in the shooting mode.
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ISO100
SLOW1
Items Indications
1Shooting mode P, A, S, M, , , , ,
, , , , , ,
2Aperture value F2.8 – F11
3Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000
4Exposurecompensation –2.0 – +2.0
Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0
5AF target mark –
6Number of storable 24
still pictures
Seconds remaining 24"
7Record mode TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2
4
3
2
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Control panel indications
Items Indications
8Number of pixels 2288 x 1712, etc.
9Memory gauge
0Battery check
!AE lock AEL
AE memory MEMO
@Self-timer
#Drive mode , , , BKT
$ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
%White balance , , , , ,
^Green lamp O
&Flash stand-by Lights.
Camera movement Blinks.
warning
Flash charge Blinks.
*Flash mode , , , SLOW1,
SLOW2, SLOW1
(Spot metering/ , ,
Macro mode
Super macro mode
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NAMES OF PARTS
Monitor indications — Playback information
Items Indications
1Battery check
2Print reserve
3Number of prints x2 – x10
4Protect
5Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
6Date ’02. 09. 12
7Time 12:30
8Frame number 20
9Number of pixels 2288x1712, etc.
(resolution setting)
0Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0
!White balance , , , , ,
@ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
#File number 100 – 0020
INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to
display.
Still picture playback information
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
’02.09.12 12:30 20
HQ HQ
SIZE: 2288x1712
+2.0
ISO100
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
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Items Indications
1Battery check
2Movie mark
3Protect
4Record mode HQ, SQ
5Frame number 20
6Number of pixels 320x240, etc.
7White balance , , , , ,
8Date ’02. 09. 12
9Time 12:30
0File number FILE:100 – 0020
Recording time 0"/15"
During movie playback, the recording time
appears asfollows:
●The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and
displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when
the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function.
Note
Total recording time
0" / 15"
Playing time
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
Movie playback information
20
HQ HQ
SIZE: 320x240
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
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NAMES OF PARTS
Monitor indications — Memory gauge & 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.
Battery check
Lights.
(green)
Remaining power
level: high
Lights.
(red)
Remaining power level:
low. Replace with new
batteries.
No indication
(The green lamp and orange lamp
next to the viewfinder blink.)
Remaining power level: exhausted.
BATTERY EMPTY is displayed.
Replace with new batteries.
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the
camera is storing a picture on the SmartMedia 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
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
More than
two taken
(Lit)
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.
Wait.Wait.
Wait.
When recording movies
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.
Shoot.
If you continue shooting
Wait.
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the strap
1
2Loosen the strap in both
stoppers. Pull out the ends of
the strap from each stopper,
then pull them out of each ring.
3
4Thread the end of the strap
back through the ring and
stopper as indicated by the
arrows.
6Attach the strap to the other
strap eyelet following steps 3 –
5.
Strap eyelet
●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.
Note
Ring
Stopper
5
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1Make sure the camera is turned
off (i.e. the mode dial is set to
OFF).
2
3Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of the
arrow (A) with your fingertip
and open it (B).
●Do not use your fingernail, as
this could result in injury.
4
5Close the battery compartment
cover, then press it down (C)
and slide it in the opposite
direction of the arrow printed
on it (D).
●When pressing the battery
compartment cover shut, be
sure to press the center of the
cover, as it may be difficult to
close properly by pressing the
edge.
●Make sure the cover is
completely closed.
6
AB
When using
CR-V3 lithium
battery packs
C
D
Loading the batteries
This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries,
NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
Important:
●CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.
●Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
Using an AC power adapter
(optional)
Use an AC adapter designed for
the area where the camera is used.
Consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or Service center for details.
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Inserting/Removing the memory card (SmartMedia)
This camera uses SmartMedia card to record pictures. This manual uses the
term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.
Be sure to use a 3 V (3.3 V) card. Non-Olympus 3 V (3.3 V) cards must be
formatted with the camera. Do not use a 5 V card or a 2 MB card.
1Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the
mode dial is set to OFF). Open the card cover.
2 Inserting the card
Insert the card fully with the contact area facing
towards the monitor side. Insert until you feel it
locked into place.
●Hold the card in a straight orientation to the card
slot. Do not attempt to insert the card at an
angle.
●Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted
incorrectly, it may become jammed.
 Removing the card
Push in the card lightly to unlock it, then pull it
out.
3Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
Mode dial
Card cover
Power on/off
1Before turning the camera on, press
the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
2Set the mode dial to P, A/S/M/ ,
or .
●The camera turns on.
●The lens moves out when the mode dial
is not set to .
3Set the mode dial to OFF.
●The power turns off.
Lens cap
Mode dial
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
Date/time setting
1Set the mode dial to P.
2Press .
●The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.
3Press íon the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4Press ñto select SETUP, then press í.
5Press Ññ to select , then press í.
6When is selected on the screen, press Ññ to select the date
format.
●Select any one of the following formats:
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
●This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the
date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
7Press íto move to the year (Y) setting.
8Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press íto move to
the month (M) setting.
●Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
●To move back to the previous setting, press É.
●The first two digits of the year cannot be changed.
●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.
9Press .
●If is pressed again, the menu will disappear.
●For a more accurate setting, do not press until the time is actually at
00 seconds. The camera’s built-in clock starts when you press this
button.
0To turn the camera off, set the mode dial to OFF.
●The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for
approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.
Note
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Selecting a language
1Set the mode dial to P.
2Press .
●The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.
3Press íon the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4Press ñto select SETUP, then press í.
5Press Ññ to select , then press í.
●Languages vary depending on the area of purchase.
6Press Ññ to select a language. Press .
7To turn the camera off, set the mode dial to OFF.
Factory default setting: ENGLISH
●The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off,
unless they are readjusted.
Note
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USING THE MENU
Short cut menus
●Take you directly to each item’s
setting screen.
●Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen, and let you
select items by pressing Ññ.
●The short cut menus can be replaced
in any shooting mode except .
DRIVE
MODE MENU
(ex. P mode Top menu)
ß
When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is called
the top menu. The contents of this menu change depending on the mode. On
the top menu, two types of menus are available: MODE MENU and the other
menus (shortcut menus).
PICTURE
CAM
SET
CARD
WB
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
TIFF
SHQ
Mode menu
MODE MENU (displayed on the top menu) contains
all the functions that are available and is divided
into four tabs: CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, and
SETUP. These can be selected with the tabs on the
left of the screen by using Ññ.
ß
¥
How to Set a Function in MODE MENU
1On the top menu, enter MODE MENU.
2Select a tab (CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, or SETUP) by using Ññ.
Press í.
3Select the function you want by using Ññ. Press í.
4Select your settings by using Ññ. Press .
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Modes & Shortcut Menus
DRIVE
MODE MENU
Ptop menu
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. Some function settings may not be available depending on the
mode. Factory default settings of some functions vary depending on the
mode.
Display Function Setting
Sets self-timer shooting. OFF, ON
SCENE Jumps to the virtual dial screen. You can , , , ,
SELECT select a shooting mode. , ,
A/S/M/ Jumps to the virtual dial screen. You can A, S, M, , ,
select a shooting mode. ,
Sets the record mode. TIFF*1, SHQ*2,
HQ*2, SQ1*3,
SQ2*4
DRIVE Selects a sequential mode from (single- , , ,
frame shooting), (sequential shooting), BKT (±0.3/±0.7/
(AF sequential shooting) or ±1.0, x3/x5)
BKT (auto bracketing).
DIGITAL The maximum optical zoom (3x) can be OFF, ON
ZOOM extended even more by the 3.5x digital zoom,
making possible up to approx. 10x zoom.
Runs through all saved pictures one after –
another.
MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. You can also make MOVIE
indexes of still-shots from movies. PLAYBACK,
INDEX, EDIT
INFO Changes the amount of shooting OFF, ON
information displayed on the monitor.
Displays a histogram showing the luminance OFF, ON
distribution of recorded pictures.
2
1
3 4
*1: 2288 x 1712, 3:2 2288 x 1520, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768,
640 x 480
*2: 2288 x 1712, 3:2 2288 x 1520, ENLARGE SIZE3200 x 2400
*3: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, HIGH/NORMAL
*4: 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, HIGH/NORMAL
Shooting mode
Playback mode
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USING THE MENU (Cont.)
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting)
In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a
tab and display the associated menu items.
PICSET
CARD
DRIVE
ISO
OFF
AUTO
IN+
CAMERA
FLASH
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PICTURE tab
CAMERA tab
Display Function Setting
Sets self-timer shooting. OFF, ON
DRIVE Selects a sequential mode from (single- , , ,
frame shooting), (sequential shooting), BKT (±0.3/±0.7/
(AF sequential shooting) or BKT (auto ±1.0, x3/x5)
bracketing).
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 100, 200,
AUTO/100/200/400. 400
Adjusts the flash intensity for different shooting –2.0 – +2.0
conditions.
FLASH When using an external flash, you can choose IN+ ,
whether to use it with the built-in flash or
by itself.
SLOW Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds. SLOW1,
SLOW,
SLOW2
NOISE Reduces the noise on images during long OFF, ON
REDUCTION exposures.
MULTI Decides the best exposure by metering up to OFF, ON
METERING 8 different spots in the image.
DIGITAL ZOOM The maximum optical zoom (3x) can be OFF, ON
extended even more by the 3.5x digital zoom,
making possible up to approx. 10x zoom.
FULLTIME AF Keeps the image in focus at all times without OFF, ON
having to press the shutter button halfway.
AF MODE Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT). iESP, SPOT
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PICTURE tab
Display Function Setting
Sets the record mode resolution. TIFF*1, SHQ*2,
HQ*2, SQ1*3,
SQ2*4
WB Sets the appropriate white balance AUTO, PRESET
according to the light source. ( , , ,
, , )
Lets you make fine changes to the white –7.0 – +7.0
balance manually.
SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of images. –5 – +5
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of images. –5 – +5
SATURATION Adjusts the level of color depth without –5 – +5
changing tint.
CAMERA tab
Display Function Setting
Lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm to your OFF, ON
subject (super macro mode).
PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with –
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.
2 IN 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession –
and stores them as a single picture.
FUNCTION Lets you shoot pictures in black & white or OFF, BLACK&
sepia tone. WHITE, SEPIA,
WHITE BOARD,
BLACK BOARD
AF AREA Lets you change the position of the AF target –
mark using the arrow pad.
INFO Changes the amount of shooting information OFF, ON
displayed on the monitor.
Displays a histogram showing the brightness OFF, ON
and contrast of the subject in your monitor.
*1: 2288 x 1712, 3:2 2288 x 1520, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768,
640 x 480
*2: 2288 x 1712, 3:2 2288 x 1520, ENLARGE SIZE3200 x 2400
*3: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, HIGH/NORMAL
*4: 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, HIGH/NORMAL
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USING THE MENU (Cont.)
En CARD tab
Display Function Setting
CARD SETUP Formats cards. –
SETUP tab
Display Function Setting
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera OFF, ON
settings when you turn off the power.
*5 Selects a language for on-screen display. ENGLISH,
DEUTSCH,
FRANÇAIS,
ESPAÑOL
PW ON SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor OFF, 1, 2
when the power is turned on.
PW OFF SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor OFF, 1, 2
when the power is turned off.
REC VIEW Selects whether to display images while OFF, ON
saving them to a card.
Sets the beep sound (used for warnings. etc.) OFF, LOW, HIGH
to OFF/LOW/HIGH.
MY MODE Customizes settings, which are activated in CURRENT (SET,
SETUP the mode. CANCEL),
RESET (ALL
RESET, CANCEL),
CUSTOM, /
//
FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of RESET, AUTO
images to be saved.
PIXEL Checks the CCD and image processing –
MAPPING circuit for errors.
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
Sets the date and time. –
m/ft Sets the measurement units (m/ft) used m, ft
during manual focus.
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*5 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
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