Olympus C-5500 SportZoom User manual

C-5500 SportZoom
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Get closer to the action. This camera
offers a powerful 5x sport zoom, 20x
total zoom capability and the high
resolution of a 5.1 megapixel CCD.
Enhancements include a new “anti-
shake” feature for improved viewing
of QuickTime®movies, 15 selectable
shooting modes plus full-function
control, our exclusive TruePic
TURBO™ Image Processor for
consistent contrast and detail – and
fast, sequential shooting capability
(2.7fps). Auto-connect USB for
image/movie transfer. And PictBridge
for quick, easy printing.
5x SportZoom Bring the action 5times closer with this compact camera. With
its 5x sportzoom, 20x total zoom capability and 5.1 megapixel CCD you can create
perfect images with all of the details.
2.0” LCD This large screen lets you evaluate your shots and make
adjustments more easily.
TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor Exclusive Olympus technology
enables smoother, more accurate images, even at low resolutions –
with accelerated processing, startup and shutter release times.
15 Selectable Shooting Modes Adapt instantly to any shooting situation,
including beach and snow, landscapes, portrait, sport, nighttime – anytime.
Full-Function Control P-Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and full manual
control let you change your camera setting to achieve beautiful photos under
any circumstance.
High-speed Sequential Shooting With a fast 2.7 frames-per-second shooting
capability, you can take as many shots as you wish, as quickly as you can.
Histogram Chart in Shooting Mode By viewing exposure information created
by the histogram function, you can adjust your aperture and shutter settings to
create picture-perfect images.
“Anti-Shake” in Movie Mode Reduce the effects of constant shaking while
taking your pictures.
QuickTime®Movie Mode with Audio Bring your movies to life, then e-mail
them to family and friends.
Direct Print Capability Use the included USB cable and connect to
any PictBridge™-enabled printer – the Olympus P-10, for example –
and start printing. No computer necessary.
Use the 5x sportzoom and
catch all the excitement, no matter
where you’re sitting.

Olympus®C-5500 SportZoom Specifications Stock No. 225605
Imager: 5.1 megapixel effective, 5.3 megapixel gross, 1/ 1.8” CCD
Lens: 7.9 - 39.5mm (38 - 190mm equivalent in 35mm photography),
9lenses in 7groups
Zoom: Seamless to 20x (5x optical and 4x digital combined)
Aperture Range: f2.8-f4.8 to f8.0 (1/3 EV step)
LCD: 2.0” (50cm) TFT LCD, approx. 110,000 pixel
Viewfinder: Real image optical viewfinder
Focus System: CDD Contrast detection
Focus Range: Wide: 1.9’ (0.6m) - infinity, Tele: 3.9’ (1.2m) - infinity
Macro mode: Wide: 3” (0.08m) – 1.9’ (0.6m), Tele: 1.9’ (0.6m) – 3.9’ (1.2m)
Super Macro: .07” (0.02m) – 3” (0.08m) (Wide only)
Focus Mode: iESP auto, Spot AF
Shutter Speed: 1/1500 sec. - 15 sec.
Shutter Lag Speed: 0.4 second
Start-Up Time: 1 second
ISO: Auto, 100, 200 and 400 (equivalent)
Metering Mode: Digital ESP, Spot
White Balance: iESP2multi-pattern auto TTL, Pre-set (Daylight, Overcast,
Tungsten, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3),
WB compensation +/- 7
Exposure Compensation: ±2EV steps in 1/3 steps
Recording Modes: DCF Exif2.2, JPEG
Adjustment Resolutions: 2592 x 1944, SHQ / HQ / 3.2
2592 x 1728, SHQ (3.2) / HQ (3.2)
2288 x 1712, HQ
2048 x 1536, SQ1
1600 x 1200, SQ1 / SQ2
1280 x 960, SQ2
1024 x 768, SQ2
640 x 480, SQ2
Shooting Modes: 15 shooting modes; P, A, S, M, Scene Preset (Portrait, Sports,
Landscape, Night Scene, Picture for Keepsake, Beach & Snow,
Fireworks, Sunset, Candle, Available Light Portrait), Movie
Panorama: Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with Olympus Master
software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™
Custom Settings: 4My Mode
Sequential Shooting: High-speed: 2.7 frames per second up to 5frames
Normal speed: 1.4 frames per second up to 10 frames in
HQ mode; in default recording mode
Shooting Edit Effects: Black and White, Sepia
Image Quality Adjustment: (Adj. ±5) sharpness, contrast, color phase
Movie Mode: QuickTime®Movie with Sound, QVGA 30fps with Digital Image
Stabilization
Image Processing: TruePic TURBO™
Pixel Mapping: Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting
Noise Reduction: Mode available at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer set
automatically
Image Playback: Still Image: Index display (4,9,16), Enlargement Up to 5x, Slide-show
(Standard, Fade, Slide Zoom), Histogram, Rotation, Calendar
Movie: Normal, Fast Forward, Frame-by-frame
Playback Edit Effects: Still Image: Resize, Trimming, Red-Eye Fix
Movie: Frame Edit, Frame Index, Frame Capture
Direct Printing Options: PictBridge™ and DPOF
Flash: Built-in, Pop-up
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Fill-in
Flash Working Range: Wide: 12.5ft (5m); Tele 7.2 ft. (3.5m)
Self-timer: 12 seconds/by Remote Control; Auto, 3seconds
Settings Memorization: On/Off (hold changes/Reset to default settings)
Date/Time Calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, Automatic up to 2099
Removable Media Card: xD-Picture Card™ (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, or 1GB)
Outer Connectors: USB connecter (Auto-Connect), Audio/Video, and DC input
Auto-connect USB: 2.0 Full Speed
System Requirements: Windows 98/98SE, 2000 Pro/ME/XP,
Mac®OS 10.2 and higher
Operating Environment: Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30 – 90% humidity
Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10 – 90% humidity
Power Supply: 4AA Batteries
Battery Life (Shots): 160
Size: 4.9” W x 3.3” H x 3.9” D (110mm x 67mm x 47mm)
Weight: 8.6 oz (267g) without battery and media card
Available Accessories
Product UPC
Number 050332- Accessory
200899 297753 B-90SU NiMH 4AA Rechargeable Batteries and Quick Charger Set
200728 133723 B-01 4PE Ni-MH Battery (4battery cells)
200656 131347 LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery 2pack
200616 128088 LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery 1pack
200685 294707 C-7-AU AC Adapter Blister Pack (Digital Cameras that use 4AA batteries)
200841 139091 32MB xD-Picture Card™
200842 139107 64MB xD-Picture Card™
200843 139114 128MB xD-Picture Card™
200844 139565 256MB xD-Picture Card™
200859 142558 512MB xD-Picture Card™
200837 139152 MACF-10 xD to CF Card Adapter
200835 139145 MAPC-10 PCMCIA xD-Picture Card™/SmartMedia™ Adapter
200830 139138 MAUSB-10 Dual Slot USB xD-Picture Card™/SmartMedia™ Reader/Writer
200335 153738 MAUSB-300 xD Picture Card™ USB Reader/Writer
200891 144422 MAUSB-100 xD USB Reader/Writer
200845 296473 xD-Picture Card™ Wallet
200784 295643 Digital Camera Gadget Bag
200860 296589 Deluxe Digital Imaging Kit
200494 298514 Digital Essentials Accessory Kit
200893 297883 2-Year Extended Digital Warranty C, D & Stylus Series
200776 136205 CB-USB4Digital Camera USB Cable
200667 132009 CB-AVC1Digital Camera Audio/Video Cable
Package Contents
C-5500 SportZoom Camera
16MB xD-Picture CardTM
Wrist Strap
Multi-terminal for USB & Audio/Video Out
4 AA Batteries
Basic Instruction Manual
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
CD-ROM: Olympus®Master Software and
Advanced Manual
Memory Card Storage Capacity
Quality Pixel Resolution 16MB xD-Picture Card™ 512MB xD-Picture Card™
(Included)
Still Images SHQ 2592 x 1944 4 shots 139 shots
(w/o sound) HQ 2592 x 1944 12 shots 409 shots
Unit: shots SHQ1 2592 x 1728 4 shots 156 shots
HQ1 2592 x 1728 14 shots 456 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 5 shots 178 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 16 shots 523 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 6 shots 221 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 20 shots 652 shots
SQ1 1600 x 1200 11 shots 363 shots
SQ1 1600 x 1200 32 shots 1030 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 17 shots 560 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 49 shots 1597 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 26 shots 863 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 76 shots 2457 shots
SQ 640 x 480 66 shots 2129 shots
SQ 640 x 480 165 shots 5324 shots
Still Image SHQ 2592 x 1944 4 shots 138 shots
(w/ sound) HQ 2592 x 1944 12 shots 399 shots
Unit: shots SHQ 2592 x 1728 4 shots 155 shots
HQ 2592 x 1728 13 shots 443 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 5 shots 176 shots
SQ1 2288 x 1712 15 shots 507 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 6 shots 218 shots
SQ1 2048 x 1536 19 shots 626 shots
SQ1 1600 x 1200 11 shots 354 shots
SQ1 1600 x 1200 30 shots 968 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 16 shots 541 shots
SQ2 1280 x 960 45 shots 1452 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 25 shots 819 shots
SQ2 1024 x 768 66 shots 2129 shots
SQ 640 x 480 58 shots 1879 shots
SQ 640 x 480 124 shots 3993 shots
Movie HQ 320 x 240 24 sec. 774 sec.
(w/o sound) SQ 320 x 240 48 sec. 1548 sec.
Unit: min.
Movie HQ 320 x 240 23 sec. 762 sec.
(w/ sound) SQ 320 x 240 46 sec. 1503 sec.
Unit: min.
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Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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C-5500 SportZoom