Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom Installation guide

DIGITAL CAMERA
APPAREIL PHOTO NUM ÉRIQUE
DIGITALKAMERA
CÁMARA DIGITAL
C-740 Ultra Zoom
BASIC MANUAL
MANUEL DE BASE
EINFACHE ANLEITUNG
MANUAL BÁSICO
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
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CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉRES/INHALT/CONTENIDO
ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
FRANÇAIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
DEUTSCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SHOOTING BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ADVANCED SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PRINT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER . . . . . 38
ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details
on the functions described here, refer to the “Reference Manual”
on CD-ROM.
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JBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
JWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
JThese instructions are only a basic manual. For more details on the functions described
here, refer to the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM. For connection to the PC or
installation 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-740 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
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).
“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.
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GETTING STARTED
JNAMES OF PARTS
Lens
Strap eyelet
Self-timer lamp
DC-IN jack
Flash
Video OUT jack
USB connector
Connector cover
Mode dial
Shutter button
Zoom lever (W/T•GU)
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Viewfinder
AEL/Custom button (x)
Print button (<)
Power switch
Monitor button (QUICK VIEW f)
Card cover
Card access lamp
Arrow pad (acbd)
OK/Menu button (e)
Monitor
Flash mode button (#)
Macro/Spot button (()
Diopter adjustment dial
Self-timer button (Y)
Protect button (0)
Rotation button (y)
Flash lever
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment lock
Tripod socket
Erase button (S)
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VIEWFINDER AND MONITOR INDICATIONS
Shooting mode
Still picture Movie
Item Indications
1
Shooting modes P, A, S, M, N, o, m, J, L, K, I, s
2
Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000
3
Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0
4
Exposure compensation
Exposure differential
-2.0 – +2.0
-3.0 – +3.0
5
Battery check e, f
6
Green lamp 
7
Flash stand-by
Camera movement
warning/Flash charge
#(Lights)
#(Blinks)
8
Macro mode
Super macro mode
Manual focus
&
%
MF
9
Noise reduction O
10
Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1,
#SLOW2
11
Flash intensity control w-2.0 – +2.0
12
Drive o, j, i, k, BKT
F2.8
F2.8
1600 1200
1600 1200
SQ1
SQ1
F2.8
F2.8
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13
Self-timer Y
14
Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
15
Resolution 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960,
640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.
16
AF target mark [ ]
17
Number of storable still
pictures
Seconds remaining
30
36"
18
AE lock
AE memory
B
C
19
Spot metering n
20
ISO ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
21
White Balance 5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V
22
White balance
compensation
B1 – B7, R1 – R7
23
Saturation T-5 – +5
24
Sharpness N-5 – +5
25
Contrast J-5 – +5
26
Memory gauge a, b, c, d
Item Indications
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Playback mode
Still picture Movie
Item Indications
1
Battery check e, f
2
Print reservation,
Number of prints
Movie
<× 10
n
3
Protect 9
4
Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
5
Resolution 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960,
640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.
6
Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0
7
Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000
8
Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0
9
White Balance WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w, V
10
ISO ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
11
Date and time '03.06.17 15:30
12
File number, Frame number
Playing time/
total recording time
FILE : 100 – 0030, 30
0"/20"
SQ1
SQ1
1600
1600
1200
1200
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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 indication 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 changes as
follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
F2.8
F2.8
1600 1200
1600 1200
SQ1
SQ1
Battery check indication
Memory gauge
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)
More than
two taken
(Lit)
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait
abcd
Lights (green)
(Goes off after a while)
Remaining power level:
high
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with new batteries.
Blinks (red)
Remaining power level: low
Ready new batteries.
No indication
ef
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JATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP
1Pass the lens cap string through
the hole in the lens cap.
2Fasten the strap to the strap
eyelet as shown in the diagram.
3Adjust the strap to the desired
length. Pull the strap through the
stopper (A) and make sure it is fastened
securely.
4Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the
same way.
JLOADING THE BATTERIES
1Make sure the camera is turned off.
• The monitor is off.
• The viewfinder is off.
• The lens is not extended.
2Slide the battery
compartment lock from
=to ).
strap eyelet
A
Battery
compartment
cover
Battery
compartment
lock
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