Olympus Camedia C-150 Installation guide

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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.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
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.
Dans l'intérêt d'améliorer continuellement les produits, Olympus se réserve le droit d'actualiser ou
de modifier les informations contenues dans ce manuel.
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.
Olympus behält sich das Recht vor, im Interesse einer kontinuierlichen Produktverbesserung die in
diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen zu aktualisieren und/oder zu ändern.
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.
En el propósito de continuar el mejoramiento de sus productos, Olympus se reserva el derecho de
actualizar o modificar la información contenida de este manual.
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).
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CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/
INHALT/CONTENIDO
ENGLISH ..............................................................................2
FRANÇAIS ..........................................................................36
DEUTSCH ..........................................................................70
ESPAÑOL ........................................................................104
Getting started 4
Using the menus 15
Shooting 21
Playback 27
Formatting cards 29
Transferring pictures to a computer 30
Error codes 32
Specifications 33
CONTENTS
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 North and South America
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.
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).
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : D-390/C-150
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 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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En Names of parts
Shutter button
Flash
Connector
cover
DC-IN jack
Self-timer lamp
Lens barrier
Turns the camera on and
off in the shooting mode.
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack
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Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)
Zoom in
Close-up playback
Zoom out
Index display
Flash
Monitor
Battery compartment cover
OK/Menu button( )
Monitor button
(QUICK VIEW )
Playback button ( )
Shooting: Turns on/off the monitor
Playback: Turns on/off the camera
• Press this button after connecting the
camera to the PC with the USB
cable.
Strap eyelet
Tripod socket
Viewfinder
AF target mark
Green lamp
Orange lamp
Arrow pad
Viewfinder
Simply press a button
(Ñ/ñ/É/í) to directly select
zoom in/out, flash or self-timer.
Buttons are also used to
navigate the various menu
items.
Self-timer
Card cover
USB
connector
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●Shooting mode
Items Indications
1 Battery check ,
2 Shooting mode P, , , , ,
3 Exposure –2.0 – +2.0
compensation
4 Spot metering mode
5 White balance , , ,
6 AF target mark [ ]
7 Macro
8 Flash mode , ,
9 Self-timer
10 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
11 Resolution 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768,
(number of pixels) 640 x 480, etc.
12 Number of storable 11
still pictures
Seconds remaining 11''
for movies
4
7
8
9
10 11 12
5
6
12 3
P
HQ
1600x1200
2.0
+
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●Playback mode
INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the
monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown
below.
•The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been
displayed from the index display are different from those that
appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie
playback function.
Note
Still picture Movie
Items Indications
1 Battery check ,
2 Print reservation x10
Number of prints
3 Protect
4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
5 Number of pixels 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768,
640 x 480, etc.
6 Exposure –2.0 – +2.03
compensation
7 White balance WB AUTO, , , ,
8 Date and time '03.09.12 12:30
9 File number, Frame 100-0020, 12, 0"/15"
number, Playing time
/Total recording time
10 Movie mode
HQ
SIZE: 1600x1200
+2.0
’03.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
x10
123
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5
6
7
8
9
HQ
SIZE: 320x240
WB AUTO
’03.09.12 12:30
0"/15" 9
10
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●Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the
camera is in use.
Lights (Green)
(The indicator turns
off after several
seconds.)
Blinks (Red)
Pictures can be
taken.*
Remaining power level: low.
Prepare new batteries.
Green and orange lamps on
right of viewfinder blink.
Remaining power level:
exhausted.
Put in new batteries.
No indication
* The amount of energy the camera uses varies greatly on how the camera is operated.
Battery power may finish without displaying any warning, causing the camera to turn
off.
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Attaching the strap
1Thread the short end of the strap through
the strap eyelet.
•The strap can only enter from the lens side.
2Thread the long end of the strap through
the loop that has already gone through
the eyelet.
3Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is
securely fastened and does not come
loose.
Strap eyelet
•Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can
easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.
•Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the
camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the
camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Note
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Loading batteries
Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or
alkaline batteries.
•CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.
•Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
•Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
Important
1Make sure that:
•The lens barrier is closed.
•The monitor is off.
•The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.
2Slide the battery compartment cover in
the direction of a(the direction
indicated by the mark on the cover),
and lift it up in the direction of b.
3Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
When using AA (R6) batteries
There is a mark on the bottom
of the camera showing the
correct way to insert batteries.
When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack
a
b
4Close the battery compartment cover so
that it pushes batteries down inside.
While pressing the mark, slide the
cover in the direction of c.
•If the battery compartment cover seems hard to
close, do not force it. With the battery
compartment cover shut, press the mark
firmly and push in the direction shown in the
illustration.
c
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•Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings if
the camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed.
Note
Inserting/Removing a card
“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the
card to record pictures.
●Inserting a card
1Make sure that:
•The lens barrier is closed.
•The monitor is off.
•The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.
2Open the card cover.
3Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as
shown.
•Insert the card while keeping it straight.
•When the card is inserted fully, you will feel it lock into place.
•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.
4Close the card cover.
Notch
Index area side
When the card is inserted properly.
●Removing the card
1Make sure that:
•The lens barrier is closed.
•The monitor is off.
•The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.
2Open the card cover.
3Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.
•The card is ejected a short way and then stops.
4Hold the card straight and pull it out.
5Close the card cover.
Card cover
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Power on/off
●When shooting pictures
Power on: Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
Power off: Close the lens barrier.
The camera turns off.
●When playing back pictures
Power on: Press with the lens barrier
closed.
The camera turns on in the playback
mode. The monitor turns on and the
last picture taken is displayed.
Power off: Press .
The monitor and the camera turn
off.
●Power on
●Power off
Press twice quickly (double-click) while in the shooting mode. The
camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last
picture taken.
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Selecting a language
You can select a language for on-screen display.
Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this
camera.
1Open the lens barrier fully.
2Press .
•The top menu is displayed.
3Press íon the arrow pad to select
MODE MENU.
4Press Ññ to select the SETUP tab, then
press í.
5Press Ññ to select , then press í.
SETUP tab
Top menu
MODE RESET
MODE MENU
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ALL RESET
REC VIEW
FILE NAME
ON
ON
ON
RESET
ENGLISH
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ALL RESET
REC VIEW
FILE NAME
ON
ON
ON
RESET
ENGLISH
Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)
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Setting the date and time
1Open the lens barrier fully.
2Press .
•The top menu is displayed.
3Press íon the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4Press Ññ to select the SETUP tab, then press í.
5Press Ññ to select , then press í.
•The green frame moves to the selected item.
6Press Ññ to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D
(Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/ Month/
Year). Then press í.
•Move to the year setting.
•The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are
set to Y-M-D.
7Press Ññ to set the year, then press íto move to the month
setting.
•To move back to the previous setting, press É.
•The first two digits of the year are fixed.
8Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
•The camera only displays the time in the 24-hour time system. (“2 pm” would be
“14:00”.)
9Press .
•For a more accurate setting, press when the time hits 00 seconds. The
clock starts when you press the button.
10 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
6Press Ññ to select a language, then
press .
7Press again to exit the menu.
8Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
SELECT GO
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Menu items
When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed
on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This
chapter explains the types of menu items that this camera has and how
they work, using shooting mode screens.
Press .
The top menu is
displayed.
Select a menu using
the arrow pad.
•Takes you directly to the setting
screen.
•Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen.
•Categorizes the settings into
tabs.
•Displays the tabs of each menu.
Select the desired tab on the left
of the screen by pressing Ññ.
Shortcut Menus MODE MENU
MODE RESET
MODE MENU
1Press to display the top menu. Press í.
2Press Ññ to select a tab, then press í.
3Press Ññ to select an item, then press í.
4Press Ññ to select a setting. Press to complete setting.
Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting.
How to use the mode menu
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Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the still
picture shooting mode.
Sets the image quality and resolution.
Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
Movie : HQ, SQ
A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure and focus
for general photography. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in
the movie recording mode.
MODE RESET
Restores functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the
factory default settings. MODE RESET is identical to the ALL RESET
function included in the MODE MENU.
PHOTO
Shortcut menus
●Shooting mode
●Playback mode
MOVIE PLAY
Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a slide show. This
icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played
back.
Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a
movie frame is played back.
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INFO
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.
ERASE
Erases the selected still picture or movie.
Mode menus
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.
The MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and
display the associated menu items.
●Shooting mode
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PICTURE tab
SET
CAMERA
CARD
PIC
SCENE SELECT
PANORAMA
PROGRAM
AUTO
OFF
OFF
0.0
SET
CAMERA
CARD
PIC
OFF
OFF
0.0
Still picture Movie
CAMERA tab
SCENE SELECT Selects the shooting mode from
(program auto), (portrait),
(landscape), (night scene) or
(self portrait).
Allows you to shoot as close as 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to
your subject.
Meters light within the AF target mark to determine
exposure.
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CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats a card.
PICTURE tab
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the
light source.
CAMERA tab
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus
CAMEDIA-brand cards.
2 IN 1 Combines two still pictures taken in succession and
stores them as a single picture.
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings
when you turn off the power.
Selects a language for on-screen display.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on
and off.
REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor
while saving them to a card.
FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of pictures.
PIXEL MAPPING Checks the CCD and image processing functions for
errors.
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
Sets the date and time.
VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video
signal type. TV video signal types differ depending
on the region.
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●Playback mode
PLAY tab
Protects pictures from accidental erasure.
Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Stores print reservation information on the card.
PLAY tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
EDIT tab
SET
PLAY
CARD
EDIT
OFF
0
SET
PLAY
CARD
EDIT
OFF
Still picture Movie
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats the card, erasing all image data stored on it.
EDIT tab
BLACK&WHITE Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a
new picture.
SEPIA Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new
picture.
Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new
picture.
INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.
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ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings
when you turn off the power.
Selects a language for on-screen display.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on
and off.
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
Sets the date and time.
VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video
signal type. TV video signal types differ depending
on the region.
Selects the number of frames in the index display.
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