Olympus CAMEDIA C-3030ZOOM User manual

PREPARATION
BASIC FUNCTIONS
MOVIE FUNCTIONS
STORING DATA FOR PRINTING
PICTURES
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER
CAMERA SETTINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
nBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct
use.
nWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
INSTRUCTIONS
C-3030ZOOM
DIGITAL CAMERA

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PRECAUTIONS
This camera is not recommended for commercial use or for use under
severe conditions. This camera is a precision instrument. Use caution when
handling the unit. Do not apply strong vibration or pressure to the camera or
lens, as this may cause damage to the finely tuned internal parts.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
In case of problem
•Do not use the camera if it seems not to function correctly. Take the
batteries out or disconnect the AC adaptor immediately, and consult your
dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.
Do not open or modify
•Do not disassemble the camera, as it may cause damage to the unit. For
internal repairs, consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.
Protect from humidity and dust
•Do not store in dusty places, as using the camera afterwards may result in
a fire or an electric shock.
•If the unit has been dropped, or if liquid or a foreign object has entered the
unit, do not use it, but consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.
Do not touch the internal parts. They include high tension circuits that may
cause severe electric shock.
Protect from high temperatures
•Do not leave the camera in a closed car, etc. in the sun, as the temperature
may rise and cause damage.
Cleaning
•Before servicing or cleaning the unit, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor.
•The camera can be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. To remove stains,
wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung
dry, then wipe with a dry soft cloth.
•Do not use benzene, thinner, or any other chemical product on the camera,
as it may have a corrosive effect.

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE CAMERA
Caution concerning the flash
•Be careful when taking pictures at close range.
•Do not take pictures of people’s faces (babies in particular) at close range.
If the flash goes off too close to someone’s eyes it may cause a loss of
vision. In particular, when taking pictures of babies, be sure that the
distance is at least 1 m.
Be careful when handling the unit
•Do not use in an unstable position. If you lose your balance, you might get
hurt.
•Be careful that no foreign substance (dirt, rain, sand) can enter the unit,
particularly when the battery cover or lens barrier is open, as it may cause
damage.
•To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or
vibration.
•This camera is not water-resistant. Do not put it in water, and be careful to
protect it from rain, sea water, etc.
•Do not use the camera outside during a storm or when there is lightning.
•When replacing the batteries, make sure the power is OFF. If it is left ON, it
may damage the internal circuits.
Storage environment
•To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, only store it where the
temperature is –20 ~ 60°C and the humidity 10 ~ 90%.
•Do not store in humid places, as condensation may form and cause
damage.
•To prevent injuries or accidents, keep the camera out of the reach of
children.
Usage environment
•Do not use where there may be a large concentration of flammable or
explosive gases, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
•To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, use it only if the
temperature is 0 ~ 40°C and the humidity 30 ~ 90%.
•Do not move the camera suddenly from a hot to cold place, or vice versa. It
may cause the formation of condensation inside the unit that may damage
it. To prevent the formation of condensation, put the camera in a plastic
bag, etc. to protect it and wait until the camera has reached the ambient
temperature before taking it out.
•If used in low temperatures, the batteries will have a shorter life span than
normal.

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Precautions on using accessories
•Be sure to use only the supplied accessories, or accessories recommended
by the manufacturer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.
For more information, please consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.
•Do not keep the AC adaptor connected when not using the camera,
otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.
•To prevent electric shock and damage, do not plug, connect or handle the
AC adaptor with wet hands.
•Do not modify, bend forcibly, pull strongly, scratch, etc., or otherwise alter
the AC adaptor power cord. Also, do not put heavy objects on the power
cord, or place it close to a heat source as it may result in a fire or electric
shock.
Points to verify before using the camera
•If taking particularly important pictures or if you have not used the camera
for a long period, first confirm that it functions properly, or consult an
Authorized Service Centre.
•We decline all responsibility concerning the loss of data, down time, loss of
revenue or any other direct or indirect damage or claims caused by this
camera.
Important
•“Note” indicates information you should be aware of.
• Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations.

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE
BATTERIES
To prevent leakage, fire, or damage, please read the instructions carefully
and observe the following points:
•Do not heat or throw the batteries into a fire.
•Do not disassemble, modify or solder.
•Do not install with inverted polarity (+, –).
•Do not let metal objects touch the contacts. Do not store or carry loosely
with necklaces or hairpins.
•Do not use old batteries together with new ones, and do not use different
types of batteries at the same time.
•Do not store them in humid places as they may corrode.
•Do not use if something seems to be wrong.
•Do not use if there is leaking, swelling, a rise in temperature, or any other
abnormal condition.
•When using them for the first time, if there are signs of corrosion or if they
are warm, please take them back to where they were bought.
•NEVER use any batteries whose body is only partially covered, or not
covered at all, by an insulating sheet since they may cause leakage, heat or
explosion. There are some commercially available batteries whose body is
only partially covered, or not covered at all, by an insulating sheet. NEVER
use these batteries.
If there is a leak
•If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse with clean water,
then seek medical attention immediately.
•If the liquid gets in contact with your skin or clothing, rinse with clean water.
•If the liquid has leaked inside the battery compartment, clean it carefully
with a wet rag before inserting new batteries.
When the batteries are dead, take them out of the camera
•If old batteries are left inside the camera they may leak. If the camera is
going into storage or if you intend not to use the camera for a long period of
time, remove the batteries.
Do not use in an airtight device
•If may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged.
Do not recharge alkaline or lithium batteries
•If you try to recharge them, it may cause the batteries to leak and/or the
camera to be damaged.

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Do not use or store in a hot place (e.g. inside a closed car on a hot and
sunny day)
•If may shorten their service life. Store in a dry cool place protected from
direct sunlight.
Keep out of the reach of children
•Make sure children do not take the batteries out when using the camera. If
a child is going to use the camera, be sure to teach the child proper usage
according to this manual.
•When disposing of old batteries, be sure to do so in accordance with all
applicable regulations in your area.

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CONTENTS
Important notice..........................................................................2
Precautions.................................................................................3
Precautions when handling the batteries....................................6
Main features............................................................................13
PREPARATION......................................................15
Checking the contents..............................................................16
Names of parts.........................................................................18
Attaching the strap....................................................................21
Loading the batteries................................................................22
Using the AC adapter (optional)...............................................24
Inserting SmartMedia ...............................................................26
Adjusting the date and time......................................................28
Learning the basics ..................................................................30
Basic operating procedure....................................................30
How to use the Mode dial.....................................................31
Holding the camera...............................................................32
Adjusting the diopter.............................................................33
Proper shutter release..........................................................33
Checking the card.................................................................34
Checking the batteries..........................................................35
Checking the number of storable pictures............................36
How to use the menu............................................................38
BASIC FUNCTIONS ..............................................41
[Record Mode]
Taking pictures..........................................................................42
Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder..........................42
Taking pictures using the LCD monitor.................................44
Quick view ............................................................................46
Focus lock ................................................................................47
Autofocus..................................................................................48
Working range..........................................................................50
AE lock .....................................................................................51
Aperture priority mode..............................................................52
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Shutter priority mode................................................................53
Manual mode............................................................................55
Zoom ........................................................................................56
Exposure compensation...........................................................57
Using the flash..........................................................................58
Spot metering mode.................................................................62
Macro mode..............................................................................63
Macro + Spot metering mode...................................................64
Manual focus............................................................................65
Still picture record menu...........................................................67
Sequence mode .......................................................................68
Selftimer/Remote control..........................................................70
Auto bracket .............................................................................74
White balance...........................................................................76
ISO ...........................................................................................78
Flash correction........................................................................80
Slow shutter synchronization flash mode.................................82
Extension flash photography....................................................84
Taking photographs using the FL-40 extension flash ...........84
Taking photographs with the FL-40 extension
flash only ..............................................................................86
Taking photographs with another brand of
extension flash......................................................................87
Digital zoom mode....................................................................90
Picture effects...........................................................................92
Sound record mode..................................................................93
Panorama mode.......................................................................95
Card setup (card format) ..........................................................97
Selecting the recording mode...................................................99
A/S/M mode............................................................................101
[Display Mode]
Displaying recorded pictures..................................................102
Index-display mode ............................................................104
Close-up display mode (3X inspection)..............................105
Protection ...............................................................................106
One-frame erase ....................................................................107
Still picture display menu........................................................108

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Slide-show mode....................................................................109
Picture information..................................................................110
Recording sound.....................................................................112
Card setup..............................................................................114
All-frame erase....................................................................114
Card format.........................................................................116
Connecting to a television.......................................................118
MOVIE FUNCTIONS............................................121
[Record Mode]
Recording movies...................................................................122
Recording movies using the LCD monitor..........................122
Quick view ..........................................................................124
Focus lock ..............................................................................125
Working range........................................................................126
Zoom ......................................................................................127
Exposure compensation.........................................................128
Manual focus..........................................................................129
Movie picture record menu.....................................................131
Selftimer/Remote control........................................................132
White balance.........................................................................136
ISO .........................................................................................138
Picture effects.........................................................................140
Card setup (card format) ........................................................141
Selecting the recording mode.................................................143
[Display Mode]
Movie picture display menu....................................................145
Playing movies .......................................................................146
Picture information..................................................................148
Functions................................................................................150
Creating an index ...............................................................150
Editing a movie...................................................................152
Card setup..............................................................................154
All-frame erase ...................................................................154
Card format.........................................................................156
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CONTENTS (Cont.)

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STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES.....159
About print settings.................................................................160
Print-reserve...........................................................................162
All-frame print reserve ........................................................162
Single-frame print reserve ..................................................164
Trimming print reserve........................................................168
Resetting print reserve........................................................171
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ....................173
Computer system requirements .............................................174
Installing provided software....................................................175
Connecting to a personal computer........................................176
Using a personal computer.....................................................177
Transferring data from SmartMedia........................................178
PC card adapter .................................................................178
FlashPath floppydisk adapter .............................................178
SmartMedia READER/WRITER.........................................178
Using CAMEDIA Master.........................................................179
Processing images using CAMEDIA Master..........................181
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CAMERA SETTINGS...........................................187
All reset...................................................................................188
Custom settings......................................................................190
Sharpness ..............................................................................193
TIFF settings...........................................................................194
SQ1, SQ2 settings..................................................................196
Beep sound ............................................................................198
Full-time AF ............................................................................199
Rec view.................................................................................201
File number.............................................................................206
LCD brightness.......................................................................209
Meters/Feet selection .............................................................211
Index-display adjustment........................................................212
MISCELLANEOUS ..............................................213
Questions and answers..........................................................214
Troubleshooting......................................................................216
System chart...........................................................................220
Error codes.............................................................................221
Optional items.........................................................................223
Notes on display and backlight...............................................223
Compatibility of the picture data.............................................224
Specifications .........................................................................226
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CONTENTS (Cont.)

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nThis camera’s 3,340,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high-
resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality
in its class.
nVarious exposure modes make advanced shooting
possible.
nSequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 3.1
frames/second) is possible in all modes except TIFF.
nThe Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus
the Digital Zoom make possible photographs equivalent
to 7.5X zoom.
nMovie function incorporated that lets you record up to
approx. 218 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 55
seconds in the HQ mode when a 16MB card is used.
nSound can be simultaneously recorded with a movie.
Sound can also be recorded with a picture, either when
it is shot or afterward.*
nIn addition to an optical viewfinder, a 1.8" (4.5 cm) wide-
angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility
when composing shots and viewing images (view can
be enlarged 3 times).
nEasy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen.
nA removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with
Panorama function) is provided.
nWith the provided Video output connector, pictures can
be viewed on a TV.
nPictures can be reserved in SmartMedia cards to be
printed on printers or at photo labs that support the
DPOF system.
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nUSB-compatible. Either a serial or USB interface can be
used to connect to a personal computer.
nWrite times are shorter, enabling the camera to be ready
for the next shot quicker.
nWhen the FL-40 extension flash (optional) is used,
sophisticated flash photographs can be taken.
*Sound cannot be played back by this camera. Connect it to a
TV or personal computer for sound playback.
MAIN FEATURES (Cont.)

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PREPARATION
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera Strap
A/V cable
Remote control
Lens cap
Warranty card
CR-V3 lithium battery pack
(2 packs)
Instructions (concise
version) /Remote control
instructions RS-232C PC serial cable
USB cable
Software CD’s (including
instructions on CD-ROM)
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CHECKING THE CONTENTS

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SmartMedia Static-free case
(SSFDC-16MB)
Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive
seals (4 pieces)
Instructions

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NAMES OF PARTS
Zoom lever
(P. 56/127)
Control panel (P. 20)
Flash
(P. 58)
Lens
Card compartment
cover (P. 26)
Computer connector
(RS-232C) (P. 176)
A/V output connector
(P. 118)
Connector
cover
AC adapter connector
(P. 24)
Diopter
adjustment dial
(P. 33)
Selftimer/Remote control signal
(P. 70/132)
Remote control window
(P. 73/135)
Extension flash connector cover (P. 84)
(The connector is located beneath the cover.)
USB connector
(P. 176)
Connector cover
CAMERA
Strap hook
(P. 21)
Microphone (P. 94)

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LCD monitor
(P. 20)
Viewfinder
(P. 19)
Flash button (P. 58)/Erase button
(P. 107)
Spot/Macro button
(P. 62) /
Print button (P. 162)
OK button (P. 39)
MF button (P. 66/
130)
Protect button
(P. 106)
Threaded mount (bottom)Battery compartment open/close
switch (bottom) (P. 22)
Jog dial (P. 38)
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Orange lamp
(flash) (p. 58)
Green lamp
(p. 42/51)
Autofocus mark (p. 42/47/125)/
Backlighting correction mark (p. 59)
Mode dial (P. 31)
Shutter release button
(P. 33)
Zoom lever
(P. 56/127)
LCD monitor
ON/OFF button
(P. 44/122)
Menu button
(P. 38)
Card access
lamp (P. 30/33)
Battery compartment
cover (P. 22)

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CONTROL PANEL
LCD MONITOR
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HQ
Frame
number
Date
Protect
Battery
check
Movie picture
Time
Random print
Sound record
Recording
mode
Spot metering
mode (P. 62)
Flash exposure correction (P. 80)
Sequential
shooting (P. 68)
Flash mode
(P. 58)
Exposure
compensation
(P. 57/128)
Card error
(P. 221)
Recording mode
(P. 99/143)
Number of storable pictures (P. 36)
ISO
(P. 78/138)
Selftimer/
Remote control
(P. 70/132)
Macro mode
(P. 63)
Slow shutter synchroniza-
tion flash (P. 82)
Writing (P. 43)
Sound record (P. 94)
Battery check (P. 35)
Auto bracket
(P. 74)
Manual focus (P. 65/129)
(Display mode)
Number of storable pictures
Image memory blocks
Aperture
Shutter speed Exposure
compensation/
Exposure
differential
(Record mode)
P F2.8 1/800 +2.0
NAMES OF PARTS (Cont.)
White
balance
(P. 76/136)
Photo mode