Olympus C 480 Zoom User's Manual
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1. Using the Zoom How to Use the Autofocus Flash Modes Image Quality Modes Recording a Movie How to Erase All Pictures E mailing a Picture O Printing a Picture O OND UBWYN SHOOTING MODES This camera features two main operating modes Mode dial Playback mode Press this button for viewing pictures or movies Shooting mode Press this button to prepare the camera tor taking pictures or movies Set the mode dial to access specialized shooting modes HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS a While positioning the AF target mark over the subject press and hold the shutter button halfway Shutter button b The green lamp which indicates the focus and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed halfway Green lamp az 4 wr 7 A Airah e ee oe AF arget mark N Zz Shutter button C Press the shutter button completely to take the picture RECORDING A MOVIE a With the camera in shooting mode set the mode dial to Q amp Q b Press the shutter button to start recording Remaining recording time C Press the shutter button again to stop Note Audio recording is not available PRINTING A PICTURE Using the OLYMPUS Master software included you can make prints of your pictures using your own photo printer After installing OLYMPUS Master open the program and click the Print Images2. icon on the main menu You can create many different types of prints such as an index print photos aloums or calendars Simply select the image s and add them to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master For detailed instructions please refer to the Help menu in the software You can also order prints online using the Print Online feature in OLYMPUS Master Alternatively you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge compatible camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer such as the Olympus P 10 Digital Photo Printer This permits fast easy printing without using a computer For detailed instructions on using PictBridge please refer to your camera s Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD ROM CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS USB connector Self timer lamp DC IN jack CAMEDIA Battery compartment Lens cover Shooting Mode Descriptions P e The generic mode for taking pictures Pije The camera sets the optimal settings automatically Q e Lets you take impressive portrait shots Ai e Lets you capture the vivid blues and greens of all the landscape from nearby to far off in the distance Z e Lets you capture those details that would otherwise be cloaked in darkness when taking pictures at night S e Lets you freeze frame fast moving action A e Lets you take the subject in the foreground as well as the landscape in the bac
3. on an xD Picture Card sold separately While the card is inserted xD is displayed on the monitor and all pictures are stored on the card CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER a Make sure the camera is off b Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable included The camera turns on automatically C Press amp to select PC on the camera s monitor and press USB Pe _ PRINT EXIT SELECT GO INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE a Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD ROM into your computer s Mres CD ROM drive OLYMPUS Master CD ROM Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Product b For Windows Click the OLYMPUS Master Wc ie POM aa button in the Setup window Please Read First OLYMPUS Master For Macintosh Double click the Installer ICON Copyright 2004 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP All Rights Reserved C Follow the on screen instructions For more details click Please Read First iT n wu ma4iwnm wou mAN ou maiwnm REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION Quick Start Guide this document Getting started with your digital camera Quick Reference Guide reverse side of this document Quick guide to using common features and functions Basic Manual printed booklet Guide to mastering the basics of taking and viewing pictures Advanced Manual CD ROM Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions Software I
4. Q 2 v Ja oJ VV A m ej U mMmMA A o mAN wom aiwnm umHAWN X 550 D 545 ZOOM C 480 ZOOM 1AG6P1P2405 VH008201 It is strongly recommended that you follow these step by step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera Start Here INSERT THE BATTERIES a Make sure the camera is off b Open the battery compartment cover on the side of the camera and insert the batteries C Close the cover TIPS The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial usage For extended battery life we recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries SET THE DATE AND TIME a With the camera on press b Press to select E on the monitor C Press to select the date format and press A 2005 01 01 nh Y M D 00O 00 SELECT gt QP SETE GO OK d Press to set each item and press to move to the next item A 2005 01 01 v e Press y when you have finished entering the date and time 00 00 SELECT gt QP SET E GO OK ERASING A PICTURE a Display the picture you want to erase and press the button b Press to select YES and press ABOUT THE CD ROM DISCS Now that you ve mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera you are ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to yo
5. kground clearly We e Lets you take the subject in low light conditions or night SCENE e Lets you select from ten additional scene specific settings Self portrait Indoor Beach Snow Fireworks Sunset Cuisine Candle Behind glass and Available light portrait oo e Lets you record movies Note You can change the mode dial when the camera is on or off FLASH MODES This camera features multiple flash modes You can select the appropriate flash mode to suit the situation The icons that are displayed on the monitor are shown below None e AUTO FLASH The camera decides if the flash is needed e RED EYE REDUCTION Reduces the incidence of red eye by emitting pre flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture g e FILL IN FLASH The flash always fires Suitable for shooting backlit subjects G e FLASH OFF The flash is turned off Suitable for when flash photography is not permitted a With the camera in shooting mode press OF b Press amp to select the desired flash mode and FLASH MODE Press AUTO The flash fires with every picture SELECT GO OK HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES WARNING PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED PICTURES a With the camera in playback mode press b Press to select MODE MENU C Press amp to select the MEMORY tab and press 6 Select ALL ERASE and press MEMORY FORMAT BACKUP d Press to selec
6. modes refer to the Advanced Manual included on the CD ROM ere Compression Low Application Image size compression Select according to print size 2288 x 1712 HQ Q2 Image becomes clearer For small sized prints and websites 640 x 480 Po S a With the camera in shooting mode press b Press Q to select lt C Press amp to select the record mode and press 9 lt SHQ 2288 x 1712 HQ 2288 x 1712 SQ1 1600 x 1200 SQ2 640 x 480 SELECT J GO OK E MAILING A PICTURE Using the OLYMPUS Master software included you can share your pictures with others by using the built in e mail feature After installing OLYMPUS Master open the program and click i Browse Images From the Browse window select the picture s you want to send and click the Gj E mail tool button At this time you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e mail This helps you stay within the e mail capacity limitations set by your e mail provider When finished click the Launch Mailer button at the bottom of the window Your default e mail program will open and the selected picture s will automatically be attached to a new message OLYMPUS 2005 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP
7. nstallation Guide separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD ROM Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software TURN ON THE CAMERA Set the mode dial to and press the POWER switch The lens extends and the monitor turns on POWER switch sC Mode dial Note After use press the POWER switch again to turn off the camera The lens retracts and the monitor turns off REVIEWING A PICTURE a Press The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor b Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION WINDOWS a From the desktop Start menu for XP open My Computer b Verify that the Removable Disk icon representing the camera is displayed MACINTOSH a Verify that the NO_NAME icon representing the camera is displayed e The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed correctly You can transfer your images immediately using the standard drag and drop procedure or enhance your experience using OLYMPUS Master software included Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide on the reverse side of this sheet to familiarize yourself with the commonly used features and functions of your new Olympus Digital Camera Printed in Japan Quick Reference Guide X 550 D 545 ZOOM C 480 ZOOM INDEX Camera Diagram and Controls Shooting Modes
8. t YES and press Se SELECT GO OK CONTACT INFORMATION OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive PO Box 9058 Melville NY 11747 9058 Technical Support USA 24 7 online automated help http olympusamerica com support Phone customer support 1 888 553 4448 toll free Our phone customer support is available trom 8am 10pm Monday to Friday ET E mail distec olympus com Olympus software updates can be obtained at http olympus com digital Play Image size becomes larger POWER switch Shooting button Zoom button W T SQ Mode dial Strap eyelet Monitor back button Erase button Arrow pad X RH Self timer button S Macro button W Flash mode button OK MENU button Exposure compensation button d Card cover Tripod socket USING THE ZOOM This camera features a zoom lens letting you get closer to the action or capture wide angle shots Zoom in Press T on the zoom button Zoom out Press W on the zoom button e Press W to zoom out and get more into the picture e Press T to zoom in and get closer to the action IMAGE QUALITY MODES Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes which determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take Below is a general description of the commonly used modes For a detailed description of all quality
9. ur computer Activities such as photo editing printing and much more are only steps away CD ROM1 OLYMPUS Master software Download pictures from the camera view organize retouch e mail and print your digital photos and movies and more This CD also contains the complete software users manual in Adobe Acrobat PDF format CD ROM2 Advanced Manual A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat PDF format This manual contains detailed instructions on the camera s features and functions which are not covered in the printed Basic Manual or Quick Start Quick Reference Guides S E P ou mAN wu maiwnm 2m Ww ee es UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS Please gather the items shown in the illustration You ll need these to complete the procedures that follow 2 x AA R6 Strap alkaline batteries CD ROM OLYMPUS Master software USB cable The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package Basic Manual warranty card Advanced Manual on CD ROM and registration card ATTACH THE STRAP TAKING A PICTURE a Place the AF target mark on your subject using the monitor b Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure then press the shutter button completely to take the picture Bic OY AACS 1s OUR Shutter button e Pictures are automatically stored in the internal memory IN is displayed on the monitor Alternately you can store your pictures
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