Olympus CAMEDIA C-5050 Zoom Installation guide

(AM_DI^ OLYMPUS
DIGITAL CAMERA
CAMERA DIGITAL
C-5050ZOOM
BASIC MANUAL
MANUAL BASICO

GETTING STARTED ............................ 4
MENU FUNCTIONS ............................ 19
MODE DIAL AND DIRECT BUTTON FUNCTIONS .... 26
SHOOTING BASICS ........................... 32
ADVANCED SHOOTING ........................ 37
PLAYBACK .................................. 39
PRINT SETTINGS ............................. 44
DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER ..... 45
ERROR CODES ............................... 47
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 49
IThese instructions are only for quick reference. For more details I
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on the functions described here, refer to the "Reference Manual" I
on CD-ROM.
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• 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
• These instructions are only a basic manual For more details on the functions described
here, refer to the Reference Manual on the CB-ROM. For connection to the PC or
instaflation of provided software, refer to the Software Installation Guide included in the
CD-ROM package.
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number C-5050ZOOM
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 PCC 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.
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).
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NAMES OF PARTS
Flash
_Control panel
illuminator
elet
control receiver
--Lens
Connector cover
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--Viewfinder
AF target mark (AEL)
dial
(Quick View _)
Monitor
pad (_ _(_ _))
(@)
--Card button (CF/xD*SM)
-- Eject button
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-- Exposure compensation button ([] )
-- AFIMacrolMF button ( AF/_ /MF )
(T/W- _ O. )
--Metering button ([_)
--Protect button (On)
Diopter adjustment dial
-- Flash mode button ( _ )
compartment cover
compartment lock
button (_ )
Mode dial
-- Self=timer/Remote control
button (_)/_= )
Rotation button ( _)
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CONTROL PANEL INDICATIONS
12 3 4
_sCe_eC_ _C_ uCu_J
..................... _SLti'
6 NRiAELN!
9---_t',_.P _ [ SHQSQ iICrCrL-I
10 11 12 L=========19
items Indications
1 3attery check _ ,
2 Bhutter speed 2ooo (1/2000 sac ), 25"
3 _,per_ure value F1.8
4 Exposure compensation +20, +1.0, 00, -1.0, -20
=lash intensity control
5\Aacro mode (Lights)
\Aanual focus MF (Lights)
Super macro mode I1_ (Blinks)
Super macro MF mode MF (Blinks)
6 :lash mode <_, _, (_, _. SLOW, @_ SLOW
7 =lash intensity control []
8 Bequential shooting mode HIE_, [_ , AF[_ , BKT
9 Remote control
1C Be]f-timer
11 Bound record
1_ Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ (SO1, SQ2)
13 /oise reduction NR
14 _,E lock AEL
_,E memory AEL _]
15 \Aetering _ , _ULT[3C_I
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_---_'IL_ LsJ____9_S_Q__=
items Indications
16 ISO ISO
17 White balance WB
18 Selectedcard _, _, [_
1c Number of storable still 30
_ietures/Seconds remaining
Error code -E-
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MONITOR INDICATIONS
Shooting mode
12 3 4 1 2 3 4
14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18
Still picture Movie
Items Indications
1 5hootingmode P, A, S, M, [_, [], [], i_, [], t_,
2 5hutter speed I6-1/2000
3 _,pelture value Ft .8 - F8.0
4 Exposure compensation -2.0- +20
Exposure differential -3.0 - +30
5 Battery check _ ,
6Green lamp O
7 =lash stand-by/Camera _ (Lights)
11ovement warning
:lash charge _ (Slinks)
8 Viacro mode
5uper macro mode S_
\Aanual focus MF
9 /oise reduction
1C :lash mode <_, _, (_, _. SLOW 1, _ SLOW 2,
<_ SLOW
11 :lash intensity control [] -20 - +2.0
1: Drive Fil, HIES, E_, AFE_, BKT
13 5elf-timer
Remote control Q
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14 15 16 17 18
Still picture
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Movie
items
Sound record
Record mode
Resolution
AF target mark
Number of storable still
3ictures
Seconds remaining
AE lock
AE memory
Spot metering
ISO
White balance
White balance
compensation
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Scene preset
Memory gauge
Selected card
indications
RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1696.1280 × 960,
640 × 480, 320 × 240
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3O
36"
IS©84, IS01OO, 150200, IS0400
AWB, CWB
SI - B7, R1 - R7
._B-5- +5
-5 - +5
@ -5 - +5
N,N,
[xD], [sa], [CF]
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Playback mode
Screens with the information disptay set to ON are shown beIow.
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,_.L_,
Still picture Movie
Items indications
1 ,attery check _ ,
2 ,elected card [xD], [SM], [CF]
3 3dnt reservation, no. of _x10
_rints
\Aovie
4 ,ound record [-j_
5=rotect
6 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
7 /umber of pixels 2560 x 1920. 2560 × 1696, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480,
320 × 240
8 _,per_ure value F1.8 - F8.O
9 ,hurter speed I6-1/2000
IC -xposure compensation -2.0-+20
11 _./hite bal .... WB AUTO, _, C_, "_,,r _ '_, -_z4-,
_, _i, AwB,cwB
1_ so Is064, IS01OO, Is0260, Is0469
13 Date and time '021017 15:30
14 =ile number FILE : 100 - 0030
31eying time/total recording O" /20"
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Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a stiII picture When the gauge is
lit, the camera issaving a picture to the card. The memory gauge indication
changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is
not displayed during movie recording.
Shoot
Before shooting
(Gauge is off) One picture
taken
(Lit)
Shoot Shoot
Wait
More than No more pictures
two taken can be taken
(Lit) (Fully ]it)
Wait a while before
taking the next shot.
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
control panet and monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on
or while the camera is in use
Battery check Control panel Monitor
Lights Lights (green)
(Goes off after a while)
Blinks Blinks (red)
No indication The green lamp and orange lamp at the
side of the viewfinder blink. (The control
)anel turns off automatically.)
Status
Remaining power level high
Remaining power level: low
Replace with new batteries
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with new batteries
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ATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP
Pass the lens cap string through
the hole in the lens cap.
Fasten the strap to the strap
eyelet as shown in the diagram.
Adjust the strap to the desired
length. Pull the strap through
the stopper ((_) and make sure
it is fastened securely.
Attach the strap to the other
eyelet in the same way.
Strap eyelet
LOADING THE BATTERIES
1
2Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.
Slide the battery compartment
lock from G to 6.
Place your finger on the ,i,llu,_
mark and slide the battery
compartment cover in the
direction of (_), then lift in the
direction of (_.
• Use the baliof your finger to slide the
cover Do notuse your fingernail as this
could result in injury. .....".... I /
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4Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly
oriented as shown in the illustration.
When usingAA (R6) batteries When using CR-V3 lithium batterypacks
The correct way to insert the AA batteries
is indicated on the bottom of the camera.
Close the battery compartment
then press it down (_ andcover,
slide it in the direction shown (_.
• Press the center of the cover, as it may
be difficult to close properly by pressing
the edge
• Make sure the cover is closed secureIy
6Slide the battery compartment lock from (_ to 0.
INSERTING A CARD
'Card '_in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card, SmartMedia, Compact
Flash and Microdrive The camera uses the card to record pictures.
1Make sure the power switch isset to OFF.
2Open the card cover.
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3Insert a card.
xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia
• Hotd the card straight and insert it correctly intothe
xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia slot
• An illustration showing the position for inserting the
xD-Picture Card is next to the slot.
Compact Flash/Microdrive
• Hotd the card straight and insert it as far as it will go into the Compact
Ftash/Microdrive slot
4Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
Ejecting the card
xD-Picture Card
• Push the card al_tile way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card
isejected a short way and then stops Hold the card straight and pull it out.
iNote
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may
cause it to eject forcefully out of the stot.
SmartMedia
• Push the card in, then release it. The card will be ejected a short way to
enable you to pull it out.
Compact Flash/Microdrive
• Press the eject button gently and allow it to pop oat, then press it again all
the way in. The card will be ejected a short way to enable you to pull it out.
Switching cards
Pictures are recorded on the card displayed on the control panet or monitor
Choose the card you want to record the picture on before taking the picture
The factory default setting is the card inserted in the xD-Picture Card/
SmartMedia slot If only one card is inserted, that card is automatically
selected Card selection can also be made in Playback mode.
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TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
When shooting pictures
1 Press the tabs on the lens cap as
indicated by the arrows and remove
the lens cap.
Turn the mode dial until the mode
you want to use is aligned with the
red line. Choose from p/A/S /
M/_ /_ /% /_/_/_,/_ ,
Turn the power switch so that ON
is aligned with the white line.
• The camera turnson andthe Iens
extends.
To turn the power off, turn the
power switch so that OFF is
aligned with the white line.
When playing back pictures
1 Turn the mode dial until [] is aligned with the red line.
2 Turn the power switch so that ON is aligned with the white line.
• The monitor turnson.
3To turn the power off, turn the power switch so that OFF is
aligned with the white line.
• The monitor alsoturns off.
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SELECTING A LANGUAGE
1Set the mode dial to P and turn the camera on.
• Besureto removethe tens cap before you turn the camera on.
• You can select the language in all modes
2Press @.
• The top menu isdisplayed
3 Press _ on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4Press _ _ to select the SETUP tab, then press _.
5Press _ _ to select _, then press _).
6Press _ _ to select a language, then press _.
7Press @ again to exit the menu.
8 To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
1Set the mode dial to P and turn the camera on,
• Besureto removethe lens cap before you turn the camera on.
• You can set the date andtime in all modes.
2Press @.
• The top menu isdisplayed
3 Press _ on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4 Press <_ @ to select the SETUP tab, then press
5Press _ _ to select _), then press _).
• The green frame movesto the selected item.
6 Press _ _ 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 _.
• Moveto the yearsetting.
• The following steps show the procedureused whenthe date andtime
settings areset toY-M-D.
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7 Press _ _ to set the year, then press _) to move to the
month setting.
• To move backto the previous setting, press (_. Thefirst two digits of
the year are fixed
8Repeat this procedure until the date and time are
completely set,
9 Press @,
• For a more accuratesetting, press (_) whenthe time signal hitsO0
seconds The clock starts when you press the button
10 To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF.
_I"_,W,_•The date and time settings will be canceted if the camera is left
without batteries for approximately 1 hour
Note
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USING THE MENUS AND TABS
When you turn on the camera and press @, tile top menu is displayed on
the monitor The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This
chapter explains how the menus work, using the Pmode screens.
I € Thetop ..... is d,sp,ayed
Press @.
[SHORTCUT MENUS ]
• Take you directly to the setting
screens
• Disptay operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen.
• The functions registered in the
shortcut menus can aIso be
accessed from the MODE
MENU.
• You can change shortcut menus
other than _ [] modes.
HOW to use the menus
_._ tUoSsetlheetarr°w nPuad
[MODE MENU
• Lets you access the menu
selections to set the ISO,
sharpness, etc.
• Categorizes the settings into 4
tabs
• Displays the CAMERA,
PICTURE, CARD and SETUP
tabs Select the desired tab on
the teft of the screen by pressing
_.
1Press @to display the top menu. Press _).
2Press _ _ to select a tab, then press _).
3Press @ _ to select an item, then press _.
4Press @ @ to select a setting. Press (_) to complete
setting.
Press @again to exit the menu and return to shooting
status.
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Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
Records sound when shooting a movie
Playback mode
Runs throughall saved pictures oneafter another.
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