Olympus CAMEDIA C-730 Ultra Zoom Installation guide

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.
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.
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.
Ces instructions ne sont que pour une référence rapide. Pour plus de détails sur les fonctions de
l’appareil décrites dans ce manuel, se référer au manuel de référence de l’appareil sur le CD-ROM
inclus dans l’emballage de l’appareil.
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.
Diese Kurzanleitung dient dem ersten Kennenlernen Ihrer Kamera.Weitere und ausführliche Angaben zur
Funktionsweise dieser Kamera finden Sie im Referenzhandbuch auf der CD-ROM, die zum Lieferumfang
der Kamera gehört.
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.
Estas instrucciones son sólo de referencia rápida. Para más detalles de las funciones de la cámara
descritas en este manual, refiérase al manual de consulta del CD-ROM adjunto en el paquete de la
cámara.
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).
C-730 Ultra Zoom

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CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉ/INHALT/CONTENIDO
ENGLISH ..............................................................................2
FRANÇAIS ........................................................................52
DEUTSCH ........................................................................102
ESPAÑOL ........................................................................152
NAMES OF PARTS 4
VIEWFINDER/MONITOR INDICATIONS 6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 11
GETTING STARTED 12
USING THE MENU 17
SHOOTING BASICS 27
ADVANCED SHOOTING 35
PLAYBACK 38
PRINT SETTINGS 43
TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 44
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 47
ERROR CODES 48
SPECIFICATIONS 50
CONTENTS
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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 USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-730 Ultra Zoom
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.
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.
For customers in North and South America
Trademarks
•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
Camera
Zoom lever (W/T)
Index display/Close-up
playback lever ( / )
Shutter button
Flash switch
()
Microphone
Mode dial ( , , , , , , , , ,
A/S/M, P, )
Diopter adjustment
dial
Flash mode button ( )
Protect button ( )
AE lock button
Custom button
()
Rotation
button ( )
Self-timer/Remote control
button ( / )
Erase button ( )
Macro/Spot button ( )
Print button ( )
Viewfinder
OK/Menu button ( )
Manual focus button
POWER switch
Monitor button ( )
Quick View button
Monitor
Arrow pad
Card access lamp

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A/V OUT jack (MONO)
Flash
Self-timer/
Remote control lamp
Remote control
receiver
Speaker
Lens
Card cover
Strap eyelet
Battery
compartment
cover
Battery
compartment lock
Tripod socket
5-pin external flash socket
●Unscrew to remove the cover before
connecting the bracket cable.
Connector cover
USB connector
DC-IN jack

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VIEWFINDER/MONITOR INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Shooting information
12 3 4
5
6
7
8
9
1
HQ
2048x1536
^
0
@
!
%
#
$
&
)
*
(
HQ
2048x1536
ISO100
SLOW1
1
Items Indications
1Shooting mode , , , , , , , , ,
, , , A, S, M, P
2Aperture value F2.8 – F8
3Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000
4Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0
Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0
5AF target mark
6Number of storable 24
still pictures
Seconds remaining 24"
7Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
8Number of pixels 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960,
1024 x 768, 640 x 480, 3200 x 2400,
2048 x1360
9Memory gauge
0Battery check
3:2
4
3
2
1
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
, , ,
,

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Items Indications
!AE lock
AE memory
@Self-timer ,
/Remote control
#Drive mode , , , , BKT
$ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
%White balance , , , , ,
^Green lamp* O
&Flash stand-by (Lights)
Camera movement (Blinks)
warning
Flash charge (Blinks)
*Flash mode , , , SLOW1, SLOW2,
SLOW
(Spot metering/ , , ,
Macro mode/Super
macro mode
)Sound recording
MEMO
AEL
●The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.
●The amount of the information displayed is selectable between two indication
options.
Note
* When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights up steadly. If the green
lamp is flashing, the camera cannot focus on the subject. Release the
shutter button and try to half press again.

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VIEWFINDER/MONITOR INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Playback information
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
Movie playback information
20
&
*
HQ HQ
SIZE: 320x240
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
Still picture playback information
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
HQ
’02.09.12 12:30 20
HQ
SIZE: 2048x1536
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
ISO100
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
#
$
%
^
0
!
@

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●The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and
displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear
when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function.
●The indications vary depending on the setting used when shooting.
●The amount of the information displayed is selectable between two indication
options.
Note
Items Indications
1Battery check
2Print reserve
3Number of prints x1 – x10
4Sound recording
5Protect
6Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
7Date ’02. 09. 12
8Time 12:30
9Frame number 20
0Number of pixels 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960 etc.
(resolution setting)
!Aperture value F2.8 – F8
@Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000
#Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0
$White balance , , , , ,
%ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
^File number 100 – 0020
&Movie mark
*Frame number/ Displays the number of the
Recording time movie frame currently displayed:
20
During movie playback, the recording time
appears as follows:
,
Total recording
time
Playing
time 0" / 15"

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VIEWFINDER/MONITOR INDICATIONS (Cont.)
Memory gauge & battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as
follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
Battery check
Lights
(green)
Remaining power
level: high
Blinks
(red)
Remaining power level:
low. Replace with new
batteries.
No indication
Remaining power level:
exhausted. BATTERY
EMPTY is displayed.
Replace with new batteries.
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a still picture. When the gauge is lit,
the camera is storing a picture on the card (an xD-Picture Card or a
SmartMedia card). The memory gauge indication changes as shown below
depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until
the light goes out before you take any more shots.
Before shooting
(Gauge is off) One picture
taken
(Lit)
More than
two taken
(Lit)
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
Shoot Shoot Shoot
WaitWaitWait

Ñ, ñ, Éand íused in instructions correspond to
the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
If a button is shown in gray, press it as part of the step.
Means “Press this button”.
Before using the following function, set the mode dial to any of the positions
shown.
Select the menu items in order by following the arrows.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU TCAMERA TA/S/M TM.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
In this manual, the shooting mode icons printed on the mode dial are used to
show that the function described with them is available in the indicated
shooting modes. First, set the mode dial to one of the indicated modes, then
proceed with the instruction given.
Ñ
ñ
Éí
Mode dial
setting

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the strap
Strap eyelet
●Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera, as the strap can easily
catch on protruding objects, causing serious damage.
●Attach the strap correctly following the instructions above so that the
camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera
falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Note
2
1
3
4
5Adjust the strap length.

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Loading the batteries
This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries,
NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
Using an AC power adapter
(optional)
Use an AC adapter designed for
the voltage requirement in the area
where the camera will be used.
Consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or Service center for details.
1Make sure the camera is turned
off;
●The monitor is off.
●The viewfinder is off.
●The lens is not extended.
2
3Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of arrow
(A) with your fingertip, then lift
it in the direction of arrow (B)
to open it.
●Do not use your fingernail, as
this could result in injury.
4
5Press down the battery
compartment cover in the
direction of arrow (C), hold it
pressed at the ñmark against
the camera, and then slide it in
the direction of arrow (D).
●When pressing the battery
compartment cover shut, be
sure to press the center of the
cover, as it may be difficult to
close properly by pressing the
edge.
●Make sure the cover is
completely closed.
6
C
D
A
B
When using AA
(R6) batteries
When using CR-V3
lithium battery packs

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En Inserting/Removing the card
This manual uses the term “card” when referring to an xD-Picture Card or
SmartMedia card. The pictures will be recorded on the card inserted in the
camera. Make sure that a card is inserted into the camera before shooting.
1Make sure the camera is turned off.
●The monitor is off.
●The viewfinder is off.
●The lens is not extended.
2Open the card cover.
3Inserting the card
Insert the card in the
appropriate direction.
●xD-Picture Card and
SmartMedia card cannot be
inserted into the camera at
the same time. You can only
insert one of the other at any
given time.
●Hold the card in a straight orientation to the card slot, and then insert it
fully until it is locked securely. Do not attempt to insert the card at an
angle.
●Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may
become jammed.
Ejecting the card
Push the card slowly toward the inside of the
card slot with your finger until it stops.
Continue to hold the card so that it does not
forcibly eject, then remove the card from the
slot by pulling it straight out.
4Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
xD-Picture Card SmartMedia
Insertion direction
indication

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Date/time setting
1Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on
the camera.
2Press .
●The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.
3Press ñon the arrow pad to select .
4When is selected on the
screen, press Ññ to select the date format.
●Select any one of the following formats:
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
●This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the
date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
5Press íto move to the year setting.
6Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press íto move to
the month setting.
●Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
●To move back to the previous setting, press É.
●The camera can only display the time in “consecutive hours,” or what is
commonly known as military time. For example, 2:00 p.m. would 14:00
hours — in other words, 12 hours + 2 hours = 14:00 hours.
●The first two digits of the year cannot be changed.
Power on/off
1Before turning the camera on, press the tabs
on the lens cap in the direction of the arrows
and pull the cap off to remove it.
2Press the POWER switch to turn on the
camera.
●The lens moves out when the mode dial is set
to any position other than .
●The viewfinder turns on.
3Press the POWER switch again to turn the
camera off.
Lens cap
POWER switch

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En 7Press .
●For the most accurate possible setting, press when the time is
actually at 00 seconds. The camera’s built-in clock starts when you
press .
8To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch.
●The lens retracts.
●The current settings remain the same even when the power is turned off,
unless they are readjusted.
●The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for
approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.
Note
●The current settings remain even when the power is turned off, unless they
are readjusted.
Note
Selecting a language
1Set the mode dial to P, then press the POWER switch.
2Press .
●The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.
3Press íon the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4Press Ññ to select SETUP, then press í.
●The items in the SETUP menu appear.
5Press Ññ to select , then press í.
●The available languages are displayed.
6Press Ññ to select a language. Press .
●The camera returns to the SETUP menu.
●If is pressed again, the menu will disappear.
7To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch.
●The lens retracts.
Factory default setting: ENGLISH

Short cut menus
●Take you directly to the setting screen.
●Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen, and let you
select items by pressing Ññ.
●The shortcut menus can be replaced
in any shooting mode except
and .
WB
DRIVE
MODE MENU
PICSET
CARD
ISO
DRIVE
AUTO
CAMERA
SLOW1SLOW1
SLOWSLOW
A/M/S
(ex. A/S/M mode
Top menu)
ß
When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is called
the top menu. The contents of this menu change depending on the mode. On
the top menu, two types of menus are available: MODE MENU and the other
menus (shortcut menus).
Mode menu
MODE MENU (displayed on the top menu) contains
all the functions that are available and is divided
into four tabs: CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, and
SETUP. These can be selected with the tabs on the
left of the screen by using Ññ.
ß
ß
How to set a function in MODE MENU
1On the top menu, enter MODE MENU.
2Select a tab (CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, or SETUP) by using Ññ.
Press í.
3Select the function you want by using Ññ. Press í.
4Select your settings by using Ññ. Press .
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Modes & Shortcut Menus
CARD SETUP
DRIVE
top menu
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. Some function settings may not be available depending on the
mode. Factory default settings of some functions vary depending on the
mode.
Menu item Function
DRIVE Selects a mode from (single-frame
shooting), (sequential shooting),
(High-speed sequential shooting),
(AF sequential shooting) or BKT
(auto bracketing).
Records sound while shooting a movie.
Sets the record mode.
WB Sets the appropriate white balance
according to the light source.
CARD Formats cards.
SETUP
Sets the date and time.
Setting
, , ,
, BKT
(±0.3/±0.7/
±1.0, x3/x5)
OFF, ON
TIFF*1, SHQ*2,
HQ*2, SQ2*3,
SQ2*4
AUTO, PRESET
(, , , ,
, ),
FORMAT,
CANCEL
—
Top menu functions
Shooting mode

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Menu item Function
INFO Changes the amount of shooting
information displayed on the monitor.
Displays a histogram showing the
brightness and contrast of the subject
on the LCD monitor.
Runs through all saved pictures one
after another.
MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. You can also edit
movies or make indexes of still-shots
from movies.
Setting
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
—
MOVIE
PLAYBACK,
INDEX, EDIT
*1: 2048x1536, 2048x1360, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
*2: 2048x1536, 2048x1360, ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400
*3: 1600x1200, 1280x960/HIGH, NORMAL
*4: 1024x768, 640x480/HIGH, NORMAL
3:2
3:2
Playback mode

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En Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting)
CAMERA tab
PICSET
CARD
ISO
DRIVE
AUTO
CAMERA
SLOW1
SLOW1
SLOW
SLOW
A/M/S
In shooting mode (when the mode dial is set to , , , , , , ,
, A/M/S or P), the MODE MENU functions are categorized into 4 tabs.
Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items. When
mode is selected, most of the functions under the MODE MENU are set
automatically and MODE MENU does not appear in the Top menu.
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PICTURE tab
Menu item Function
DRIVE Selects a mode from (single-frame
shooting), (sequential shooting),
(high-speed sequential shooting),
(AF sequential shooting) or BKT (auto
bracketing).
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal
camera film) from AUTO/100/200/400.
A/S/M Selects a shooting mode from A (Aperture
priority shooting), S (Shutter priority
shooting), M (Manual shooting).
1/2/3/4 Selects a shooting mode from MY
MODE 1, MY MODE 2, MY MODE 3,
MY MODE 4.
Adjusts the flash intensity for different
shooting conditions.
SLOW Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds.
NOISE Reduces noise on images during long
REDUCTION exposures.
4
3
2
1
Setting
, , ,
, BKT
(±0.3/±0.7/
±1.0, x3/x5)
AUTO, 100,
200, 400
A, S, M
, , ,
–2.0 – + 2.0
SLOW1,
SLOW2,
SLOW
OFF, ON
4
3
2
1