Olympus UltraZoom C-2100U User manual

C-2100 Ultra Zoom
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.
nThese instructions are only a concise version. For more details on the functions described here,
refer to the software CD’s instructions on CD-ROM.
nAvant d’utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, de manière à
obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.
nAvant 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.
nCes instructions ne sont qu’une version concise. Pour plus de détails sur les fonctions décrites
ici, se référer aux instructions du CD logiciel sur le CD-ROM.
nBitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale
Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen.
nWir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der
Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen.
nDies ist eine Kurzanleitung. Falls Sie ausführlichere Angaben zu den hier beschriebenen
Funktionen benötigen, steht Ihnen die Bedienungsanleitung auf der CD-ROM zur Verfügung.
nAntes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.
nNosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara
antes de tomar fotografías importantes.
nEstas instrucciones son sólo una versión concisa. Para más detalles de las funciones descritas
aquí, refiérase a las instrucciones del software CD en el CD-ROM.
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTIONS/MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG/INSTRUCCIONES
DIGITAL CAMERA/APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE
DIGITAL-KAMERA/CAMARA DIGITAL
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL

Camera Lens cap Strap Remote control
CR-V3 lithium A/V cable USB cable RS-232C PC
battery (2 packs) serial cable
Warranty card Instructions Remote control Software CD’s
(concise version)/ instructions (including
Quick Start Guide instructions
on CD-ROM)
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GETTING STARTED
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SmartMedia Static-free case Index labels
(SSFDC-8MB) (2 pieces)
Write-protect adhesive Instructions
seals (4 pieces)
These instructions are only a concise version. For more details on the functions
described here, refer to the software CD’s instructions on CD-ROM
.

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NAMES OF PARTS
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1Zoom lever (T/W)/
Index-display lever (T/W)
2Shutter button
3Mode dial
4Self-timer lamp/AF assist lamp
5Control panel
6Diopter adjustment dial
75-pin external flash socket
8Microphone
9Strap eyelet
0Remote control receiver
!Lens
@Flash (built-in)
#Flash switch
$Connector cover
%Serial connector (RS-232C)
^USB connector
&DC-IN jack
*External microphone jack
(A/V OUT jack
mCamera
ATTACHING THE STRAP
Thread the strap through the strap eyelet as shown in the illustration. Pull on it to make
sure it is securely fastened to the stopper.
Stopper
Camera strap eyelet

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NAMES OF PARTS (Cont.)
)Viewfinder
qINFO button
wFlash mode button ( )/
Erase button ( )
eDRIVE button
●Returns vertically-oriented pictures
rotated using the Macro button or
Metering mode button to their
original position during display
mode.
rMetering mode button ( )
●Rotates the vertically-oriented
pictures 90° counterclockwise
during display mode.
tMacro button ( )
●Rotates the vertically-oriented
pictures 90° clockwise during
display mode.
yAE lock button (AEL)/Multi-metering
button/Print button( )
uArrow pad
iMonitor
oOK button/Manual focus button
(MF)/Protect button ( )
pMonitor button ( )
QMenu button ( )
WPower switch
(POWER OFF/ON/ RESET)
ECard cover
RCard access lamp
TBattery compartment cover
YBattery compartment lock
UTripod socket
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

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mControl panel indications
Flash mode
Slow shutter
synchronization flash
Flash intensity control
Card writing
Sound record
Card error
Battery check
Auto bracket
Macro mode
Full-time AF
White balance
ISO
Self-timer/Remote control
Sequential shooting
Exposure compensation
AF system
Manual focus
Stabilization system
Metering mode
AE memory
Record mode
Number of storable still
pictures
Seconds remaining in movie
mode

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NAMES OF PARTS (Cont.)
m Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information)
Press the Monitor button ( ) to select whether images appear on the Monitor or in
the viewfinder. Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed. The
following 3 types of display are available.
1Flash stand-by/Jitter warning/flash
charge
2AF confirmation mark
3Shooting mode
4Battery check (displayed after the
camera is turned on and when
warnings appear)
5Aperture value
6Shutter speed
7Exposure compensation/ Exposure
differential
8AF target mark
9 Memory gauge
0Number of storable pictures
!Drive mode
@Metering mode
#Macro mode
$White balance
%ISO
^Record mode
&Flash mode
*Slow shutter synchronization flash
(not displayed when the flash is in the
flash override mode)
(Stabilization system
F2.8 1/800 +2.0P
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Record mode
Only the AF target mark: Warnings (AF correct
mark and battery check) appear when required.
Settings that are changed are displayed for approx.
2 seconds.
Partial information: When using the camera, these
indications are displayed for approx. 2 seconds.
Full information: These indications are displayed
constantly in the Record mode.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

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Display mode
No information: Only battery check and are displayed.
Partial information: These indications disappear after a certain amount of time has
elapsed.
Full information: All indications are displayed all the time while in the Display
mode.
Still picture
Partial information
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1Battery check
2Print reserve
3Number of prints
4Sound record
5Protect
6Record mode
7Frame number
8Time
9Date
0Movie picture
!Number of pixels
@Aperture value
#Shutter speed
$Exposure compensation
%White balance
^ISO
&File number (In the Movie picture
display mode, the total recording time
is displayed.)
Movie picture
FILE:123-3456
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SIZE: 1600x1200
F2.8 1/800 2.0
ISO400
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Partial information
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SIZE: 320x240
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Full information
Note:
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.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES
Make sure the camera Power switch is set to OFF and load the batteries as shown in
the illustration. A CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be charged.
1
3
2
When using lithium battery packs
5
When using AA batteries
6
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7
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

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mService life of lithium battery pack
Shooting/Displaying Condition Battery life
Number of photos 1Approx. 200 frames
Display time 2Approx. 330 minutes
* These figures are for reference only and are not guaranteed.Tests based on conditions set by Olympus.
mUsing the AC power adapter (optional)
Use an AC adapter designed for the
area where the camera is used.
Consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or Service center for details.
Power
plug
Connection cord plug
AC adapter
AC wall
outlet
DC-In jack (Black)
INSERTING AND EJECTING SmartMedia
Be sure to use a 3V (3.3 V) card. Do not use a 5 V card. Non-Olympus 3 V (3.3 V)
cards must be formatted with the camera.
Push the card in to eject it.
Insert the card fully until
you feel it lock into place.

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SETTING THE MODE DIAL
You can change modes by turning the mode dial on the top righthand side of the
camera.
P (Program mode):
In program mode, you can take a properly exposed photograph by simply aiming the
camera and pressing the shutter button. Aperture and shutter speed are set
automatically by the camera.
A (Aperture priority mode):
Aperture can be set manually in the aperture priority mode. This is useful when you
want to have more control over image exposure. Shutter speed is set automatically by
the camera.
S (Shutter priority mode):
Shutter speed can be set manually in the shutter priority mode. Set it to a high speed
for a still picture of a moving object. Set it to a low speed to show motion. Aperture is
set automatically by the camera.
M (Manual mode):
You can set both aperture and shutter speed independently in the manual mode.
S-Prg (Scene program mode):
The camera will automatically optimize the combination of aperture and shutter speed
according to the type of subject. You can select from Portrait, Sports, Landscape and
Night Scene. Selections are displayed in the menu.
(Movie mode):
You can shoot motion pictures in the movie mode. Aperture and shutter speed are set
automatically by the camera.
(Display mode):
Allows you to view a display of your photographs.
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)