Olympus C-510 Installation guide

Basic
Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
ENGLISH 2
FRANÇAIS 28
ESPAÑOL 54
DEUTSCH 80
FE-270/X-815/
C-510
РУССКИЙ 106
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Contents
Gather these items (box contents)................................................... 3
Attach the strap ..................................................................................... 3
Prepare the camera ........................................................................... 4
Turn the camera on............................................................................ 5
Set the date and time......................................................................... 6
About the date and time setting screen................................................. 6
Set the language ................................................................................ 8
Take a picture..................................................................................... 9
Review your pictures....................................................................... 10
Erase pictures ..................................................................................... 10
Basic operation................................................................................ 11
Shooting Mode Buttons ....................................................................... 11
Scene Modes ...................................................................................... 12
Macro Mode ........................................................................................ 12
Flash Modes........................................................................................ 13
Self-Timer............................................................................................ 13
Power Save Feature............................................................................ 13
Menus and settings ......................................................................... 14
Top Menu ............................................................................................ 14
Erase All Pictures ................................................................................ 14
Connecting the camera ................................................................... 15
Playback on a TV ................................................................................ 15
Direct Printing (PictBridge) .................................................................. 16
Transfer images ............................................................................... 17
OLYMPUS Master software............................................................. 19
Specifications .................................................................................. 20
Safety Precautions........................................................................... 21
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.
Please observe the safety precautions at the end of this manual.
The images on the LCD screen and illustrations of the camera used in this
manual may differ from the actual product.
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Gather these items (box contents)
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Digital Camera Strap AA batteries
(2)
USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual),
and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
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Prepare the camera
a. Insert the batteries and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the
camera.
With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD-
Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you take pictures
without inserting the card, the pictures will be stored in the internal memory.
For details on the card, please refer to the Advanced Manual.
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Orient the card, and insert the card straight in.
Insert the card until it clicks into place.
To remove the card, push the card all the way in, release slowly,
grasp the card and remove it.
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Notch
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Turn the camera on
This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.
a. Set the mode dial to h.
Still picture shooting modes
b. Press the obutton.
To turn off the camera, press the obutton once again.
hThe camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures.
hThis function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera
shake when taking pictures.
BSuitable for taking pictures of people.
ESuitable for taking pictures of a landscape.
MSuitable for taking pictures of people at night.
fSelect from 10 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions.
RUse the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according
to the situation.
When shooting movies
When shooting still pictures
obutton
o
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
This screen is
displayed if the date
and time are not set.
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with
ONXY in the supplied instruction manual.
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O
N
YX
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Set the date and time
a. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to select [Y].
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
b. Press the Y#button.
c. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [M].
About the date and time setting screen
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y-M-D
Cancels the setting
Hour
Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)
Minute
OF/<button
NYbutton
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MENU
2007
2007
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y#button
<
MENU
2007
2007
. 12
12
.-- --:--
.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
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Set the date and time
d. Press the Y#button.
e. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [D].
f. Press the Y#button.
g. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select the hours and minutes.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
h. Press the Y#button.
i. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [Y/M/D].
j. After all settings have been set, press H.
• For a more accurate setting, press Hwhen the time signal hits 00 seconds.
MENU
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
--:--
--:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
SET
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
SET
TIME
TIME
DMY
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
CANCEL
Hbutton
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HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
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Set the language
a. Press the mbutton to display the top menu.
b. Press the Y#button to select
[SETUP], and press H.
c. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [W], and press H.
d. Press the arrow pad (ONXY) to
select a language, and press H.
• You can add other languages to your camera with the
provided OLYMPUS Master software. Please refer to the
Advanced Manual.
mbutton
OK
MENU
RESET
PANORAMA
SILENT
MODE
SET
EXIT
SETUP
RESET
PANORAMA
SILENT
MODE
SETUP
IMAGE
IMAGE
QUALITY
QUALITY
SETUP
IMAGE
QUALITY
SCENE
SCENE
PICTURE
PICTURE
+ SOUND
+ SOUND
OK
MENU
RESET
PANORAMA
SILENT
MODE
SET
EXIT
SETUP
RESET
PANORAMA
SILENT
MODE
SETUP
IMAGE
IMAGE
QUALITY
QUALITY
SETUP
IMAGE
QUALITY
SCENE
SCENE
PICTURE
PICTURE
+ SOUND
+ SOUND
OK
MENU
1
3
2
MEMORY FORMAT
NO
PIXEL MAPPING
ENGLISH
BACKUP
SETUP
SET
BACK
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
W
OK
MENU
SET
BACK
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Take a picture
a. Hold the camera.
c. Shoot.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus.
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×
2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F3.1
F3.1
Shutter Button
(Press Halfway)
When the focus and exposure are
locked, the green lamp lights up, and
the shutter speed and aperture value
are displayed.
Place this mark over
your subject.
The number of pictures
that can be taken is
displayed.
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F3.1
F3.1
Shutter Button
(Press
Completely)
The card access lamp blinks.
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Review your pictures
a. Press the qbutton.
a. Press the X&and Y#buttons to display the picture you want
to erase.
b. Press the Sbutton.
c. Press the OF/<button, select [YES], and press H.
Arrow pad
Displays the next image
Displays the previous image
qbutton
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100-0001
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HQ
[IN
IN
]
0.0
0.0
3072
3072
×2304
2304
1/1000
1/1000
F3.1
F3.1
Erase pictures
Sbutton
OK
MENU
[IN]
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
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OF/<button
Hbutton
OK
MENU
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
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Basic operation
While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more
commonly used features.
1Kbutton (Shooting)
Selects the shooting mode.
2qbutton (Playback)
Selects the playback mode.
3mbutton
Displays the top menu.
4Sbutton (Erase)
Selects the picture you want to erase in playback mode.
5Arrow pad (ONXY)
Selects scenes, playback pictures and menu items.
6X&button (Macro Mode)
Enables macro or super macro mode for taking close-up pictures.
7OF/<button (Exposure Compensation/Print)
While in shooting mode, press this button to adjust the exposure compensation
value, which affects picture brightness.
8Y#button (Flash Mode)
Selects from 4 flash modes - AUTO, !(Red-eye reduction), #(Fill-in flash), or
$(Flash off).
9Hbutton (OK)
Confirms settings.
0NYbutton (Self-timer)
Sets the self-timer to take the shot approximately 12 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
Shooting Mode Buttons
1
2
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6
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8
5
9
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This function allows you to switch the f(scene mode) according to the
subject.
1Set the mode dial to f.
2Press O/Nto select the scene modes and press H.
Shooting Scene Modes
&This mode lets you take pictures as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.) (at the widest
angle).
%Use this mode to take pictures as close as 5 cm (2.0 in.). In %mode, the
position of the zoom lens is fixed.
1Press the X&button repeatedly to select [&] or [%] and press H.
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SELF PORTRAIT •SSUNSET • XFIREWORKS
•PBEHIND GLASS • VCUISINE • dDOCUMENTS
•iAUCTION
Scene Modes
OK
MENU
1 SPORT
SETBACK
Mode Dial
O/N
Hbutton
Macro Mode
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1Press the Y#button repeatedly to select the flash mode and press H.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
When the flash is set to fire, the #mark lights.
3Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
1Press the NYbutton to select [Y] and press H.
2Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds after
the shutter button is pressed, then starts blinking. After blinking
for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.
To save the battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and
stops operating if not used for approximately 3 minutes. Operate the shutter
button or zoom lever to reactivate the camera.
If the camera is not operated for approximately 12 minutes after the camera
enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume
operation, turn on the power again.
Icon Flash Mode Description
AUTO Flash auto The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight
conditions.
!Red-eye This emits pre-flashes for red-eye reduction.
#Fill-in The flash fires regardless of the available light.
$Flash off The flash does not fire.
Flash Modes
Self-Timer
Self-timer Lamp
Power Save Feature
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Menus and settings
1Press the mbutton to display the top menu on the monitor.
2Use the arrow pad (ONXY) to select menu items.
IMAGE QUALITY
Sets image quality and resolution.
PANORAMA
Creates a panoramic picture.
RESET
Resets to the factory default settings.
SCENE
Select a scene according to the subject and shooting condition.
SILENT MODE
Mutes the operation sounds, warning sounds, shutter sound, etc. during
shooting and playback.
SETUP
Sets the date and time, language and other settings.
PICTURE + SOUND/MOVIE W/ SOUND
Records sound during shooting.
1Press the mbutton to display the top menu
in playback mode.
2Select [ERASE] -> [ALL ERASE], and press H.
3Select [YES], and press H.
All the pictures are erased.
Top Menu
mbutton
OK
MENU
RESET
PANORAMA
SILENT
MODE
SET
EXIT
SETUP
RESET
PANORAMA
SILENT
MODE
SETUP
IMAGE
IMAGE
QUALITY
QUALITY
SETUP
IMAGE
QUALITY
SCENE
SCENE
PICTURE
PICTURE
+ SOUND
+ SOUND
Top menu in shooting mode
Erase All Pictures
OK
MENU
[IN][IN]
SET
BACK
ALL ERASE
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
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Connecting the camera
Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on
your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back.
1Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack
on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.
2Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode.
For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
3Turn the camera on and press the qbutton to select the playback mode.
The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad (ONXY) to select
the picture you want to display.
Playback on a TV
Connect to the TV’s video
input (yellow) and audio input
(white) terminals.
AV cable (provided)
A/V OUT jack
Connector cover
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Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a
PictBridge compatible printer to make prints. You can print a picture with simple
operations.
1In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
2Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s USB
connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.
3Press the OF/<button.
Printing starts.
When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable
from the camera with the picture selection screen
displayed.
Direct Printing (PictBridge)
USB connector
USB cable
OF/<button
OK
PC / CUSTOM PRINT
EASY PRINT START
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Transfer images
a. Install the software
1Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM.
2Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS Master 2”
button.
Macintosh: Double-click the “Setup” icon.
3Simply follow the on-screen instructions.
b. Connect the camera to the computer
1Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (provided).
The monitor will turn on automatically.
2Select [PC] on the monitor, and press H.
Your PC will now recognize your camera as a
removable storage drive.
USB cable
1
2
OK
USB
PC
EASY PRINT
CUSTOM PRINT
EXIT
SET
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c. Transfer images to the computer
1With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master.
2Click “Transfer Images” on the browse
window, and then click “From Camera” .
3Simply follow the on-screen instructions.
Tips
• For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please
refer to the camera’s “Advanced Manual” provided on CD-ROM.
• For additional assistance, refer to the “Help” file in the OLYMPUS Master
software.
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OLYMPUS Master software
OLYMPUS Master Software: Use this software to
download pictures from the camera, view, organize,
retouch, e-mail and print your digital pictures, movies and
more!
(System Requirements
For the latest support information, visit the Olympus website
(http://www.olympus.com/)
OS Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista
or Mac OS X (v10.3 or later)
CPU Pentium III 500 MHz/Power PC G3 500 MHz/Intel Core Solo/
Duo 1.5 GHz, or later
RAM 256 MB or more
Hard Disk 500 MB or more free space
Connection USB port/IEEE 1394 port (FireWire)
Monitor 1,024 × 768 pixels resolution or more with minimum 65,536 colors
(Windows), 32,000 colors (Macintosh)
Other Internet Explorer 6 or later (Windows)
Safari 1.0 or later
QuickTime 6 or later (Macintosh)
Register your camera when you install OLYMPUS Master to activate your
warranty, receive notifications for software and camera firmware updates,
and more.
User Registration
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Specifications
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
(Camera
Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for
Camera File system (DCF))
Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image
Matching III, PictBridge
Sound with still
pictures
: Wave format
Movies : AVI Motion JPEG
Memory : Internal memory
xD-Picture Card (16 MB – 2 GB) (Type H/M, Standard)
Number of effective pixels : 7,100,000 pixels
Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter),
7,400,000 pixels (gross)
Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9
(equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Photometric system : Center-weighted metering
Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range : 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to )(W), 1.0 m (3.2 ft) to )(T) (normal)
0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to ) (W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode)
0.05 m (0.2 ft.) to )(super macro mode)
Monitor : 2.5" TFT color LCD display, 154,000 pixels
Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack
Automatic calendar system : 2000 up to 2099
Operating environment
Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply : AA batteries 2 each (Oxyride batteries/Alkaline battery/NiMH
battery) or specified AC adapter
Dimensions : 90.2 mm (W) × 63.5 mm (H) × 30.7 mm (D)
(3.6 × 2.5 × 1.2 in.)
(excluding protrusions)
Weight : 122 g (4.3 oz) without battery and card
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