Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE DIGITALKAMERA CÁMARA DIGITAL
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL
C-50ZOOM
BASIC MANUAL MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG MANUAL BÁSICO
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. 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. 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. 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.
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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.
CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/ INHALT/CONTENIDO
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CONTENTS
Names of parts Monitor indications How to use this manual Getting started Shooting Playback Formatting cards Transferring pictures to a computer Error codes Specifications 4 6 10 11 18 30 33 34 36 38
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 North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-50 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. 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
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Zoom lever (W/T)/( / ) Shutter button Self-timer/Remote control lamp Flash
Strap eyelet Remote control receiver
Lens barrier VIDEO OUT jack
Lens
USB connector
DC-IN jack*
* Remove the cover before connecting the AC adapter.
Connector cover Battery/Card compartment cover
Tripod socket
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Names of parts
Flash mode button ( Erase button ( )
)
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Green lamp Orange lamp Viewfinder Mode dial Macro/Spot button ( Protect button ( ) )
AF target mark
Monitor Monitor button (Quick View/ )
OK/Menu button (
)
Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)
Card access lamp
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Monitor indications
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Indications during shooting
1 2 3 4 $ % 5 8
When INFO is set to OFF
9 0 ! @
ISO 80 #
When INFO is set to ON
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Indications during still picture playback
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HQ 7
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When INFO is set to OFF
r 2 3
HQ SIZE: 2560x1920 F2.8 1/800 +2.0 4 ISO80 # '02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 1000020 y
When INFO is set to ON
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Indications during movie playback
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HQ 7 SIZE: 320x240 r
q '02.09.12 12:30 w 20 e
When INFO is set to OFF
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'02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 1000020 y
When INFO is set to ON
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Monitor indications
Items Indications , P, A, S, M, , , , , , ,
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1 Shooting mode
2 Aperture value F2.8 F8.0 3 Shutter speed 8 1/1000 4 Exposure compensation 2.0 +2.0
Exposure variance 3.0 +3.0 24 24" TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 , , , ,
5 AF target mark 6 Number of storable
still pictures/ Seconds remaining
7 Record mode 8 Memory gauge 9 Battery check 0 Self-timer/
Remote control
! Drive mode @ White balance # ISO $ Green lamp % Flash stand-by mark ^ Flash mode & Spot metering/
Macro mode
, , O , , ,
, BKT ,
ISO80, ISO160, ISO320
,, SLOW ,
SLOW,
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Monitor indications
Items Indications x2 x10 '02. 12. 24, '03. 01. 12 07:15, 12:30, 17:45 20 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200 FILE:100 0020 0"/15" (during movie playback)
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* Print reserve ( Number of prints ) Protect q Date w Time e Frame number r Pixel resolution t Movie mark y File number/
Recording time
0" / 15"
Playing time Total recording time
Note
The monitor indications differ depending on the camera's settings. You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor.
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Monitor indications
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the card (xD-Picture 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. When taking still pictures
If you continue shooting Shoot Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) During shooting (Gauge lit)
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When recording movies
If you continue shooting Shoot Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) During shooting (Gauge lit) Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely. Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory gauge is fully lit.
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.
No indication (The green lamp and orange lamp next to the viewfinder blink.) Remaining power level: exhausted. Replace with a charged battery.
Lights (green) Ready for shooting.
Lights (red) Remaining power level: low. If you plan to use the camera for a long time, charge the battery soon.
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How to use this manual
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Set the camera to any of the modes shown.
Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting)
Available modes
MENU T CAMERA 1 In the top. menu, select MODEcancel the menu. T P/A/S/M T A. Press Press again to the aperture value. 2 Setincrease the aperture value (F-number), press Ñ. To To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press ñ.
3 Take the picture.
Step through the menus in the order of the arrows. If a button is shown in gray, press it as part of the step.
3 Press ñ on the arrow pad to select
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CARD SETUP
is selected 4 Whento select the dateon the screen, press Ññ 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) The following instructions show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
SELECT
SET
GO
screen
Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
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Getting started
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Strap eyelet
1 Thread the end (small loop) of the strap through the strap eyelet.
the 2 Thread the rest of loopstrap you through the small that threaded through the eyelet.
3 Pull on the strap to make sure it is securely fastened.
Note
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. Attach the strap correctly as shown 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.
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Getting started Battery/Card basics
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Battery basics
Lithium ion battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). This battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI10C) before first use. Do not use any other Charger chargers. For details, read the charger's instructions (provided). To the AC input connector
AC cable AC wall outlet
Card basics
This camera uses an xD-Picture Card to record pictures. This manual uses the term "card" when referring to an xD-Picture Card. Images recorded and stored on an xD-Picture Card can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or edited on a computer.
64MB
Index area Write the card's contents here. Contact area The camera reads the card here. Do not touch.
Compatible xD-Picture Card: xD-Picture Card (16 - 128 MB)
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Getting started
Loading/Unloading the battery/card
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Make sure the camera is turned off: The lens barrier is closed. The monitor is turned off. The green lamp is off.
Lens barrier Green lamp
Monitor
cover 2 Slide the battery/card compartmentopen it in the direction of the arrow A and in the direction of the arrow B.
B A
Loading the battery 3 Insert the battery in the correct direction in the battery/card compartment. Make sure the knob is locked securely. If the knob is not locked, the battery may pop out when opening the battery/card compartment cover. Unloading the battery Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow. The battery pops out. Remove it.
Knob
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Getting started
Loading the card Face the card the correct way and insert it into the battery/card compartment. Insert the card while keeping it straight. Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle, could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card. Unloading 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. the battery/card compartment cover 4 Close direction of the arrow C, then slide it in the in the direction of the arrow D.
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C D
Using an optional AC adapter
In addition to the provided battery, an optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand D7AC AC adapter can be used. An AC adapter is useful when performing time-consuming tasks such as downloading images to a computer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the region the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details.
AC wall outlet Connection cord plug
Power plug
AC adapter DC-IN jack
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Getting started Power on/off
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Shooting mode
Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway across the lens). Wait until the lens is fully retracted. Close the lens barrier all the way. The camera turns off.
Turning the camera on Turning the camera off
Open the lens barrier.
Close the lens barrier.
Playback mode
Power on: Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode (the monitor turns on). Power off: Press . The camera turns off (the monitor turns off).
Turning the camera on Press the button. Turning the camera off Press the button.
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Getting started Date/time setting
Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded pictures, be sure to set them correctly.
Available modes
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Examples of settings available in the
mode.
1 Set the mode dial to lens barrier.
, then open the
The camera turns on and the lens extends. If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open. . 2 Press monitor turns on automatically and the The top menu appears.
Arrow pad
Mode dial
button
3 Press ñ on the arrow pad to select
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CARD SETUP
is selected 4 Whento select the dateon the screen, press Ññ 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) The following instructions show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
SELECT
SET
GO
screen
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Getting started
5 Press í to move to t ...