Olympus C-510 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
Manual
Getting to know your
camera better
Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
(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.
(We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
(In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
(The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages
and may differ from the actual product.
Appendix
FE-270/X-815/
C-510
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Contents
Test out the functions of the camera
buttons by following along with the
illustrations.
Learn how to print pictures you have
taken.
Learn how to transfer and save
pictures to a computer.
Find out more about camera
operations and how to take better
pictures.
Read about convenient functions and
safety precautions to use your camera
more effectively.
Learn about the menus that control
the functions and settings for basic
operation.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Getting to know your camera
better
Appendix
P. 10
P. 15
P. 26
P. 39
P. 46
Using OLYMPUS Master P. 32
Quick Start Guide P. 3
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Quick Start Guide
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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: Instruction Manual (this manual), 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 card” (P. 47).
31
24
67
(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.
5
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.
<
O
N
YX
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY in the
supplied instruction manual.
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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
<
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
Quick Start Guide
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
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
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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
]
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[ ]
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
<
12:40
12:40
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'07.12.10
100-0001
100-0001
1
HQ
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
OF/<button
Hbutton
<
OK
MENU
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
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Button operations
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Button operations
Shooting still pictures
Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway).
The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock), and the shutter
speed and aperture value are displayed (only when the mode dial is set to h, h). Now
press the shutter button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.
Locking the focus and then composing the shot (focus
lock)
Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then
completely press the shutter button to shoot a picture.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not adjusted
properly. Try locking the focus again.
Recording movies
Set the mode dial to n, and lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus, and then press
the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop
recording.
Shooting mode is selected.
This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when Kis pressed with
the camera off.
g“K/qTurning on the camera with the Kor qbutton” (P. 24)
obutton Turning the camera on and off
Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode.
• Lens extends
• Monitor turns on
Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies
Kbutton (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on
<
3072
3072
×2304
2304
HQ
HQ
44
3
Shooting mode
12
4
bc
5
8
9
0
a
6
7
Self-timer
Flash mode
Macro mode
d
1
2
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F3.1
F3.1
Green lamp
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