Olympus C-4000 Quick Start Guide
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1. Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor Print reserve Number of prints Battery check Protect Record mode Number of pixels Exposure compensation White balance ISO Date and time File number Note Depending on the camera settings not all indicators i will be displayed Printed in Japan TAKING PICTURES There are two ways to compose your subject with the viewfinder or using the monitor Depending on the shooting gt situation there may be advantages to each method Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information gt d e Flash Modes Press to cycle through the C 4000 s flash modes Flash Icon Flash Mode Description No icon Auto flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed Ds Red eye Reduces incidence of red eye by emitting Reduction Flash pre flashes to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode 4 r yi Vi NE ANS TAAKAN A TUA AMES EMU A Li ma SSN GVO AA TO q e Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor e Turn the camera Power Mode dial Orange lamp P J ee telling you important information such as the flash DHI to P Program shooting aperture shutter soeed exposure compensation image 5 Lira e Flys nelly ol f g e Frame your subject using the quality modes and the number of frames remaining U a a cro2. go Close the cover until it locks into place you will feel it snap closed Avoid opening the card cover removing the SmartMedia card or removing the batteries while the camera is ON Doing so could damage all pictures stored on the SmartMedia card To remove a SmartMedia card push it into the camera and then release it The card partially ejects and can now be removed C Attach the carrying strap and lens cap retainer string OPTIONAL We recommend that you attach the strap and lens cap retainer string at this time to make the camera easier to handle and prevent loss of the lens cap Attach the strap as illustrated Macro Spot button Print button Flash mode button Viewfinder Erase button Arrow pad AF target mark OK Menu button Manual focus button eo Monitor button Card access lamp OLYMPUS Custom button Protect button Rotation button Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover Tripod socket Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor Flash stand by Camera movement warning Flash charge Aperture Shutter speed value Exposure compensation Shooti d ooting mode Exposure differential Battery check G 7 F 81009 alll AE lock AE memory reen lamp Flash mode SelHimer Drive mode ISO White balance Memory gauge Record mode Number of pixels Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining AF Target mark Spot metering Macro mode Super macro mode
3. QuickStart Guide C 4000 ZOOM visit htto support olympusamerica com It is strongly recommended that you follow these step by step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new C 4000 Zoom digital camera For more detailed instructions on advanced features please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package or the Reference Manual on the CD ROM PREPARE THE CAMERA Passi USE Before you begin using your Olympus C 4000 Zoom Digital Camera C Load the batteries The CR V3 lithium batteries included with your C 4000 Zoom are much more powertul than standard AA alkaline batteries Please note that they are not rechargeable Load the two CR V3 lithium batteries Note they can only be inserted with the indentations facing each other The contact terminals must be inserted first as shown at right Never force battery insertion When loading CR V3 batteries ignore the illustration on the camera body If you are loading four AA type batteries into the compartment load them as indicated in the illustration on the camera body Close the cover and lock the battery compartment door TIP For best results Olympus strongly recommends using four AA nickel metal hydride NiMH rechargeable batteries An optional Olympus AC adapter also is available and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply See the C 4000 Zoom Basic Manual for more information
4. am and Controls Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations Shutter button Mode dial Self timer lamp Diopter adjustment dial DIGITAL CAMERA VIDEO OUT jack Lens cap and retainer USB connector Connector cover 5 pin external flash socket l ns VT452702 three 3 times to scroll to the SET tab Now press OLYMPUS Olympus America Inc Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 Need more help for online automated help UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS Gather your C 4000 Zoom and all the parts as shown in the illustrations You ll need these to complete the steps for the camera set up procedures that follow oO mi CAMEDIA CAMEDIA Master 4 0 CD ROM 16MB SmartMedia card with static free case and labels The following items are also included in the C 4000 Zoom package Video cable SmartMedia card instructions Basic Manual warranty card registration card safety precautions booklet and SmartMedia write protect adhesive seals USB cable beige color Two CR V3 lithium batteries C 4000 Zoom Strap Lens cap with lens cap retainer string First make sure the camera is OFF Open the card cover door Note the diagram on the inside of the door Match the orientation of the SmartMedia card to the diagram and slide the card into the spring loaded slot as far as it will
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6. n shooting mode and frame your subject using the full color monitor See the C 4000 Zoom Basic Manual for complete descriptions of each quality mode and the storable frame capacity for the i A short beep confirms your picture has been taken l various resolution modes TIP To find out how many frames you have left turn on the monitor and look for the number in the lower left corner Remember you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more See Step 5 e Pull the lever toward T to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to your subject e Push it toward W to choose wide angle shooting VIEWING AND ERASING amp When you are finished reviewing your pictures PICTURES With the C 4000 Zoom you can easily view photos and delete the ones you don t want e Turn the camera Power Mode dial to gt e Use the arrow keys to display the picture you want to erase Press fp e Use the W keys to highlight YES and press fa The picture is now erased e Turn the Power Mode dial to the OFF position OR e To return to the shooting mode press Ol once again or press the shutter button halfway All Frame Erase Deletes all pictures on the SmartMedia card in one operation except for pictures you have protected b e Erasing Pictures The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep the photos you want delete the rest and reuse empty memory space to take new pic
7. ode dial to gt connecting it to your computer Olympus makes it simple to connect the C 4000 Zoom to your computer e Turn the camera off e Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and computer as illustrated atright INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE You ve now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus C 4000 Zoom digital camera You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer Activities such as photo editing e mailing printing and much more are only steps away Additional Camera Features CAMEDIA MASTER 4 0 The C 4000 Zoom offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity Here s just a small sampling See the C 4000 Zoom Basic Manual for details on these capabilities and more e Advanced photographic control Aperture Priority Shutter Priority and full Manual modes are available to give you complete control of your photography About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master 4 0 CD ROM e Attachable conversion lenses Extend the optical capabilities of the camera Your Olympus C 4000 Zoom Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software e Macro Mode and Super Macro Mode For taking extremely tight close up pictures and documentation The CD includes e Noise Reduction Mode Enjoy low light photography with astonishing clarity e CAMEDIA Master 4 0 To download pictures from the came
8. on battery use D Insert the SmartMedia Card The SmartMedia card is where the camera stores your pictures The pictures you take remain on the SmartMedia card even when the camera is turned off and or the batteries are removed TURNING ON THE CAMERA The camera Power Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes Turn the camera ON e Squeeze the tabs on the sides of the lens cap to remove it e Turn the Power Mode dial counter clock wise to the P position The monitor will activate briefly and then turn off t TIP To maximize battery life the C 4000 Zoom features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three 3 minutes of non use Press the shutter button or zoom lever to wake up the camera b Set the Date and Time OPTIONAL Although this is not required it is recommended that you set the date and time This affects the way image files are named and each picture will be recorded with this information e Set the mode dial to P and press fa The monitor turns on and the top menu appears e Press Jon the arrow pad to select MODE MENU e To access the Date Time menu press lt e Press five Ae times to select and then press prope the process until all e fields have been set Note Time is entered using the 24 hour format o Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu keys C e Camera Diagr
9. ra view organize retouch share and print your digital photos and movies e Movie Mode Yes the C 4000 Zoom records movies Movie Mode does not record sound e USB Driver for Windows 98 This utility must be installed to allow the camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 e 6 Scene Program Shooting Modes Easily select the best camera settings that most closely operating system match your shooting situation e Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 To access the C 4000 Zoom Reference Manual stored on the CD ROM in PDF format e External flash synchronization Use your camera in a studio setup or use an external flash e Olympus C 4000 Zoom Reference Manual A complete reference guide system of your choice in digital form saved on the CD in PDF format nae e Video Monitoring View your pictures and movies directly on a TV You may or may not need to install all of these applications depending upon your type of computer and whether you have previously installed some titles e Protecting Pictures Prevents you from accidentally erasing pictures You are now ready to install the computer software e Open the CAMEDIA Master 4 0 CD ROM package and locate the TIP Remember to complete and return your Registration Card and keep all camera Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use documentation handy e Continue to follow the step by step instructions for installing the software and enjoy your new digita
10. sshairs in the viewfinder SLOW Slow Adjusts the flash for special situations e Press the shutter button halfway e Press the shutter button halfway Check the status of Po synchronization requiring slow shutter speeds Green lamp the green and orange lamps as described in a The C 4000 Zoom confirms the focus e Press the shutter button completely to take the picture A Flash off Turns the flash off for times when flash and exposure are properly set when Shutter button photography is prohibited or not desired The flash never h you see a steady green lamp in the ires viewfinder The orange lamp informs you that the flash is recommended and or recharging when blinking or ready to fire when steady C Zooming The C 4000 Zoom features a zoom lens allowing you to get closer to the action or capture wide angle shots and get everything into the picture Number of Storable Pictures Your C 4000 Zoom Digital Camera package includes a 16 MB SmartMedia card In the default quality setting of HQ mode High Quality you have enough capacity to store approximately 16 pictures e Press the shutter button completely to take the picture y y gr capaciy PP ee A short beep confirms your picture has been taken Push to Zoom out This mode allows you to capture high quality images with medium tile sizes The HQ mode is suitable for most shooting situations b eTaking a Picture with the Monitor e Press IOl once while i
11. tures The C 4000 Zoom offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos q Viewing Pictures There are two ways to access the Playback mode sohe ovado dialtale once erased pictures cannot be restored OR e f the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrel extended press Ol twice in rapid succession Quick View e Turn the camera Power Mode dial to gt e Press CX then press to select MODE MENU Use to select the CARD tab then press twice to access the CARD SETUP screen K e The ALL ERASE option is highlighted Press f e As a safeguard the C 4000 Zoom will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures Select YES using the arrow keys and Single Frame Erase Deletes only the picture currently The BiG csr taken appears in the monitor displayed in the monitor Use to scroll though the images saved on the SmartMedia card once erased pictures cannot be restored press f CONNECTING THE CAMERA A ri brer tar Windows 98 sofware TO A COMPUTER before connecting the C 4000 Zoom to TIP Olympus recommends the use of an optional AC adapter to the computer Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images information e Put the camera into computer communications mode Make sure that the camera is turned off before by turning the Power M
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