Olympus C-50 - Camedia 5MP 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.
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.
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.
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.
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CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/
INHALT/CONTENIDO
ENGLISH..................................................................................2
FRANÇAIS ............................................................................40
DEUTSCH ..............................................................................78
ESPAÑOL ............................................................................116
Names of parts 4
Monitor indications 6
How to use this manual 10
Getting started 11
Shooting 18
Playback 30
Formatting cards 33
Transferring pictures to a computer 34
Error codes 36
Specifications 38
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 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
• 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).
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-50 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.
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Names of parts
Zoom lever (W/T)/( / )
Shutter button
Self-timer/Remote control lamp
Remote
control
receiver
Lens barrier
Strap eyelet
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack
Connector cover
USB connector DC-IN jack*
* Remove the cover before
connecting the AC adapter.
Tripod socket
Flash
Battery/Card
compartment cover
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Names of parts
AF target
mark
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Macro/Spot button ( )
Protect button ( )
Flash mode button ( )
Erase button ( )
Viewfinder
Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)
Card access lamp
Monitor OK/Menu button ( )
Monitor button
(Quick View/ )
Mode dial
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Monitor indications
Indications during shooting
Indications during still picture playback
Indications during movie playback
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
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Control panel indications
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Items Indications
1Shooting mode , P, A, S, M,
, , , , , ,
2Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0
3Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000
4Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0
Exposure variance –3.0 – +3.0
5AF target mark
6Number of storable 24
still pictures/
Seconds remaining 24"
7Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
8Memory gauge
9Battery check
0Self-timer/
Remote control
!Drive mode , , BKT
@White balance , , ,
#ISO ISO80, ISO160, ISO320
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%Flash stand-by mark
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Monitor indications
Items Indications
*Print reserve
(Number of prints x2 –x10
)Protect
qDate ’02. 12. 24, ’03. 01. 12
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rPixel resolution 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200
tMovie mark
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Recording time 0"/15" (during movie playback)
Total recording time
0" / 15"
Playing time
●The monitor indications differ depending on the camera’s settings.
●You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor.
Note
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Monitor indications
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
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the
camera is storing a picture on the card (xD-Picture 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)
Shoot
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)
If you continue shooting
During shooting (Gauge lit)
Lights
(green)
Ready for shooting.
Lights
(red)
Remaining power level: low. If
you plan to use the camera
for a long time, charge the
battery soon.
No indication
(The green lamp and
orange lamp next to the
viewfinder blink.)
Remaining power level:
exhausted. Replace with a
charged battery.
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How to use this manual
3Press ñon the arrow pad to select .
4When 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)
●The following instructions show the
procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
CARD SETUP
screen
SELECT SET
GO
Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting)
1In the top menu, select MODE MENU TCAMERA TP/A/S/M TA.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
2Set the aperture value.
To increase the aperture value (F-number), press Ñ.
To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press ñ.
3Take the picture.
Available
modes
Ñ, ñ, Éand íused in instructions correspond to the
buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
Step through the menus in the order of the arrows.
Set the camera to any of the modes shown.
If a button is shown in gray, press it as part of the step.
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Getting started
Attaching the strap
1Thread the end (small loop) of the
strap through the strap eyelet.
2Thread the rest of the strap
through the small loop that you
threaded through the eyelet.
3Pull on the strap to make sure it
is securely fastened.
●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
Strap eyelet
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Getting started
Battery/Card basics
This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery
(LI-10B). This battery is dedicated to this camera
and other batteries do not work. The battery is not
fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully
charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-
10C) before first use. Do not use any other
chargers. For details, read the charger’s
instructions (provided).
Lithium ion battery
Charger
To the AC input connector
AC cable
AC wall outlet
Battery basics
Card basics
This camera uses an xD-Picture Card to record pictures. This manual uses
the term “card”when referring to an xD-Picture Card. Images recorded and
stored on an xD-Picture Card can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or
edited on a computer.
Index area
Write the card’s contents here.
64MB
Compatible xD-Picture Card: xD-Picture Card (16 - 128 MB)
Contact area
The camera reads the card
here. Do not touch.
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Getting started
1Make sure the camera is turned off:
●The lens barrier is closed.
●The monitor is turned off.
●The green lamp is off.
2Slide the battery/card compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow Aand open it
in the direction of the arrow B.
3Loading the battery
Insert the battery in the correct direction in
the battery/card compartment.
●Make sure the knob is locked securely. If the
knob is not locked, the battery may pop out
when opening the battery/card compartment
cover.
Unloading the battery
Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow.
The battery pops out. Remove it.
Lens barrier
Monitor
Loading/Unloading the battery/card
Knob
Green lamp
A
B
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Getting started
Loading the card
Face the card the correct way and insert it
into the battery/card compartment.
●Insert the card while keeping it straight.
●Inserting the card the wrong way or at an
angle, could damage the contact area or
cause the card to jam.
●If the card is not inserted all the way, data
may not be written to the card.
Unloading the card
Push the card slowly toward the inside of
the card slot with your finger until it stops.
Continue to hold the card so that it does
not forcibly eject, then remove the card
from the slot by pulling it straight out.
4Close the battery/card compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow C, then slide it
in the direction of the arrow D.
D
C
In addition to the provided battery, an optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand D-
7AC AC adapter can be used.
An AC adapter is useful when performing time-consuming tasks such as
downloading images to a computer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate
on the AC voltage in the region the camera is being used. Consult your
nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details.
Power plug AC adapter
AC wall outlet
DC-IN jack
Connection
cord plug
Using an optional AC adapter
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Getting started
Power on/off
Turning the camera off
Close the lens barrier.
Turning the camera on
Open the lens barrier.
Shooting mode
Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway
across the lens). Wait until the lens is fully retracted. Close the
lens barrier all the way. The camera turns off.
Playback mode
Power on: Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the
playback mode (the monitor turns on).
Power off: Press . The camera turns off (the monitor turns off).
Turning the camera off
Turning the camera on
Press the button. Press the button.
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Getting started
Date/time setting
1Set the mode dial to , then open the
lens barrier.
●The camera turns on and the lens extends.
●If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier
is not fully open.
2Press .
●The monitor turns on automatically and the
top menu appears.
3Press ñon the arrow pad to select .
4When 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)
●The following instructions show the
procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
CARD SETUP
Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded
pictures, be sure to set them correctly.
screen
SELECT SET
GO
Available
modes
Examples of settings available in the mode.
Mode dial
Arrow pad
button
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Getting started
5Press íto move to the year setting.
6Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is
set, press íto move to the month setting.
●Repeat this procedure until the date and
time are completely set.
●To move back to the previous setting, press
É.
●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.
●The first two digits of the year cannot be
changed.
7Press .
●For a more accurate setting, press when
the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts
when you press the button.
8To turn the camera off, close the lens
barrier.
SELECT SET
GO
SELECT SET
GO
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Shooting
Shooting modes
Full-auto shooting
Easy to use automatic mode selecting the optimal exposure and focus for
general photography. In full Auto, special functions and controls such as
Flash intensity control or drive modes cannot be set by the user. This is the
simplest of all shooting modes.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features
an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically
sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Portrait shooting
Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the background. The
picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground
in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Scene shooting
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. This
mode produces clear, sharp pictures with excellent detail, making it ideal for
shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
settings.
Select the shooting mode that’s appropriate for the type of photograph or the
shooting conditions. Set the mode dial and shoot.
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Shooting
Night-Scene shooting
Suitable for shooting pictures of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night. For
example, if you take a picture of a street at night in other modes, the lack of
brightness will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as
street lamps appearing. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true
appearance of the street can be captured. The camera automatically selects
the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter
speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.
Sports shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring. The camera
automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Self Portrait shooting
Enables you to take a picture of yourself while
holding the camera. Point the lens towards you
and take a shot. The focus is locked on you
(shooter). The camera automatically selects the
optimal settings for this type of shooting condition.
Zooming is not possible in this mode.
Movie recording
Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed
automatically.
My Mode
Your favorite settings can be saved. Customized settings are activated in the
mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc. can be
customized.
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Shooting
Program/Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual
shooting
●P(Program shooting)
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
●A (Aperture priority shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will
focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.
Increasing the value will let the camera focus over a wider range in the
forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in which both the
subject and the background are in focus.
●S (Shutter priority shooting)
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of
effect you want.
Aperture (F-number) is decreased. Aperture (F-number) is increased.
Setting the shutter speed higher
lets you capture fast-moving action
without blur. The subject will be
clear and sharp, as if it is not
moving.
Setting the shutter speed lower
blurs a moving subject, giving
the impression of movement.
●M (Manual shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the
exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more
creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of
picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure.
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