Olympus CAMEDIA C-310 Zoom User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
D-540ZOOM
C-310ZOOM
X-100
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you
start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care-
fully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep
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We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
Screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual may differ
from those of the actual product.
DIGITAL CAMERA
D-540ZOOM
C-310ZOOM
X-100
REFERENCE MANUAL

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For customers in Europe
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and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : D-540ZOOM/C-310ZOOM/X-100
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number :1-631-844-5000
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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Composition of the manual
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
For fine- tuning the settings
to get that particular shot.
Getting started
About the menus
Shooting basics
Advanced shooting
Playback
Useful functions
Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting and other
information.
Contents P.4
P.8
P.31
P.40
P.59
P.73
P.89
P.98
P.121
Print setting (DPOF)
Specifications
Glossary of terms
P.135
P.137
For playing back and
arranging pictures.
Settings that make the
camera easier to operate.
Printing pictures.
Index P.139
For shooting and learning the
basic operations.
Introduction of the camera’s
functions.
Direct printing (PictBridge)
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P.107

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Contents
Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 Getting started 8
Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . 17
Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2 About the menus 31
Types of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to use the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Contents
3 Shooting basics 40
Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Turning off the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Determine the position of the subject after focusing
(Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the digital zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4 Advanced shooting 59
Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
PANORAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) . . . . . . 69
Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Contents
5 Playback 73
Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
MOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Editing still pictures (Resizing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Editing movies (INDEX-Creating an index) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
6 Useful functions 89
ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
CARD SETUP - Formatting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
REC VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
PIXEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7 Print setting (DPOF) 98
With print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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Contents
8 Direct printing (PictBridge) 107
Using the direct printing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Connecting the camera to a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Printing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using the simple print method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
ALL PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Exiting direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
9 Miscellaneous 121
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
The camera does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
The image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
List of factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
List of items by shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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1
Getting started
1 Getting started
Names of parts
Camera
Flash P.56
Self-timer lamp
P.62, P.108
USB connector cover
P.108
DC-IN jack P.17
USB connector
P.108
Lens
Extends automatically when you set
the shooting mode.
Zoom lever
(W/T• )
P.53, P.75, P.77
Card cover P.20
Strap eyelet
P.14
DC-IN jack cover P.17
Card slot
P.20
Shutter button P.45

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Names of parts
1
Getting started
Playback mode P.73
Shooting mode P.40
Lock button P.22, P.40
QUICK VIEW button
P.74
Self-timer button ( ) P.62
Monitor
P.10
Macro button ( ) P.59
Viewfinder
P.44
Tripod socket
Flash mode button ( )
P.56
Arrow pad
()
P.25, P.31
Power switch
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button ( )
P.31
Battery compartment
cover P.15
Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also
used as direction buttons. , , and indicate which button to
be pressed.
Shooting mode button
( :VirtualDial)
P.40
Power switch
P.22, P.40, P.73

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Names of parts
Getting started
Monitor indications
Shooting mode
Items Indications Ref. Page
1 Shooting mode , , , , , , P.40
2 Battery check , P.12
3 Green lamp P.44
4 Flash standby
Camera movement warning/ Flash charge
(lit)
(Blinks) P.44
5 Macro mode , P.59
6 Flash mode , , P.56
7 Sequential shooting , P.63
8 Self-timer P.62
9 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.66
10 Resolution 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480,
etc.
P.66
11 Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 P.69
12 White balance , , , P.71
13 AF target mark [ ] P.44
14 Memory gauge , , , P.12
15 Number of storable still pictures
Remaining recording time
15
00:36
P.44
P.51
2
1
12 5
11
12
11
15
5
7
9
14
13
1
Still picture Movie
2
34
6
10
9
8
6
8
15
13

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Names of parts
1
Getting started
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.
"Displaying shooting information" (P.93)
• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected
and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear
when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.
Items Indications Ref. Page
1 Print reservation,
Number of prints
x 10 P.100
2 Battery check , P.12
3Protect P.82
4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.66
5 Resolution 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480,
etc.
P.66
6 Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 P.69
7 White balance WB AUTO, , , , P.71
8 Date and time 04.02.10 12:30 P.27
9 File number (still picture), Number of frames
Elapsed time/Total recording time (movie)
100-0016 , 16
00:00/00:15 -
10 Movie P.80
2
1
4
6
2
7
8
9
4
5
5
9
7
8
Still picture Movie
33
10
Note

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Names of parts
Getting started
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is
lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indica-
tion changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
The indication is not displayed during movie recording.
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.
Before
shooting
(Gauge is off)
No more pictures can be
taken (Fully lit).
Wait until the gauge returns
to the status on the left to
take the next shot.
One picture
taken
(Lit)
Two or more taken
(Lit)
Shoot * Shoot * Shoot
Wait
* The memory gauge indication may not be displayed depending on the record
mode you selected.
Lit (Green)
(The indicator turns
off after a while)
Remaining power
level: high.
Remaining power level: exhausted.
Replace with new batteries.
Blinks (Red)
Remaining power level: low.
Prepare new batteries.
"BATTERY
EMPTY" is
displayed.

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1
Getting started
How to use this manual
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page
in this manual.
Indications used in this manual
Important information on factors which may lead to malfunctions or
operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be
absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
Reference pages describing details or associated information.
Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on
operating procedures, see "How to use the menus" (P.32).
The buttons for various
functions and their
location are clearly
illustrated.
and indicate which button
to press on the arrow pad. (The up or
down buttons are used in this example.)
Note

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Getting started
Attaching the strap
1Thread the short end of the
strap through the strap
eyelet.
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.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily
catch on stray objects, causing serious 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.
Strap eyelet
Note

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Getting started
Loading the batteries
This camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries
or NiMH batteries.
1Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF.
2Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of .
• The battery compartment cover is
unlocked and opened in the direction of
.
• Use the ball of your finger to slide the
cover. Do not use your fingernail as this
could result in injury.
Important
• CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged.
• Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
Power switch
Battery compartment
cover

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1
Loading the batteries
Getting started
3Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly
oriented as shown in the illustration.
The battery insertion direction mark is provided inside of the battery
compartment.
4Close the battery compartment
cover, and press it down
and slide it in the direction
shown .
• 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 it in the
direction indicated by .
• If the camera is left for about 3 days with the batteries removed, the date
and time setting will revert to the factory default setting.
When using AA (R6) batteries When using a CR-V3 lithium
battery pack
Battery insertion
direction mark When using a CR-V3 lithium
battery pack, insert it in the
direction as shown in the
illustration.
There is a mark showing the
correct way to insert the AA
batteries on the bottom of the
camera.
Note
The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the
operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted
batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying
the battery level warning (P.12).
Precautions when using batteries

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Loading the batteries
1
Getting started
Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter
In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of
battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to
the situation.
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient
when traveling.
NiMH batteries (Rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However,
charging the batteries repeatedly before using up their capacity will shorten
the life of the batteries per charge gradually.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,
which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you
can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer,
shooting conditions, etc. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save
power.
AC adapter
An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your
digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC
adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as
downloading or printing out of images.
Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the
camera is being used.
Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.
DC-IN jack (black)
AC wall outlet
Power plug
Connection cord plug
DC-IN jack cover
AC adaptor

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Loading the batteries
Getting started
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or
printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended
to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect
or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with
the PC or printer.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the
camera’s internal settings or functions.
• The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This
could shorten the life of the batteries.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period
of time.
• Repeated zoom adjustments.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
• When the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
• Carefully read the AC adapter’s instructions before use.
• When using an AC adapter, the AC adapter supplies power to the
camera even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does
not charge batteries in the camera.
Note

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1
Getting started
Inserting a card
"Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card
to record pictures.
Card basics
The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you
have taken.
Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten,
and/or edited on a PC.
1 Index area
You can write down the card’s contents.
2 Contact area
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read
contacts.
Compatible cards
• xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB)
• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was
formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to
format the card on this camera. "CARD SETUP - Formatting cards"
(P.91)
1
2
Note