User manual OLYMPUS C-310 ZOOM - QUICK START GUIDE

1AG6P1P2013-- VT791901 QuickStart Guide D-540ZOOM / C-310ZOOM / X-100 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. http://www.olympusamerica.com/support Olympus Europa GmbH Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany http://www.olympus-europa.com http://www.olympus.com/ UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS START HERE 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. Gather your Digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You'll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow. The items, such as batteries, supplied with the camera may differ depending on the area you purchase the product. It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital camera. Digital camera Strap AA (R6) alkaline batteries (2) BASIC MANUAL CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM / Software Installation Guide & Image Downloading Guide USB cable (gray color) xD-Picture Card / Instructions The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet. PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera... b. Inserting the xD-Picture Card Contact area a. Loading the battery Note: The batteries and xD-Picture Card compartments are accessed by opening the respective compartment covers. The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed. · Open the card cover. · Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot. · Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. · To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. · Close the card cover securely. Monitor Lens · Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. · Slide the battery compartment cover to the direction of the arrow, and lift open the cover as shown in the illustration. · Insert the batteries into the compartment. · Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the battery in and slide the cover while pressing the mark. Note: If the battery compartment cover is hard to close, do not force it. Press on the cover firmly to close the cover, and then slide it into position. Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by sliding the power switch to . The "NO PICTURE" message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by sliding the power switch to OFF. · To remove the batteries, make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. c. Attaching the strap (OPTIONAL) Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle. TURNING ON THE CAMERA Power switch Lock button Shutter button Zoom lever Only the operation of the power switch enables the camera to switch to the shooting mode, the playback mode and power off. Viewfinder a. Turning the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE) Monitor · Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. · To turn the camera off, slide the power switch to OFF. Power on (Shooting mode) Power off QUICK VIEW button Arrow pad ( Macro button OK/Menu button ) Shooting mode button Flash mode button b. Setting the Date and Time TIP To maximize battery life, the built-in power-saver operates, and the camera enters sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (OPTIONAL) Self-timer button Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. · Slide the power switch to . The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor will turn on with "NO PICTURE" displayed in the monitor. The date and time can also be set when the camera is in the shooting mode. · Press to display the top menu. · Press to select MODE MENU. · Press to select SETUP, and then press . · Press to select , and then press . · Use to select the date format. · Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set. Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format. Tripod socket Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Macro mode Flash mode Exposure compensation White balance AF target mark c. Camera Diagram and Controls USB connector Strap eyelet · Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu. Sequential shooting Self-timer Memory gauge Record mode Resolution Number of storable still pictures Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations. Self-timer control lamp Flash DC-IN jack cover Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor Print reservation Number of prints Battery check Protect Record mode Resolution Exposure compensation White balance USB connector cover Date and time File number (still picture) Lens DC-IN jack Card cover Battery compartment cover Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed. Printed in Japan TAKING PICTURES a. Taking a Picture with the Monitor There are two ways to compose your subject: using the monitor or with the viewfinder. Depending upon the shooting situation, there is advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information. b. Zooming This Digital camera features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and get everything into the picture. Push to zoom out Icon No indication Flash Mode Auto-flash Description The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed. Red-eye Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to Reduction Flash shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode. Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture. Flash Off Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires. · Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. · Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor. Pull to zoom in With the shutter button pressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the indicator in the monitor lights. When the indicator is blinking, the flash is charging. · Push the zoom lever to zoom out and get everything into the picture. · Pull the zoom lever to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action. d. Number of Storable Pictures Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Cards from 16 MB to 512 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected. See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each recording mode and the storable frame capacity for that of xD-Picture Card. TIP To find out how many frames you have left, turn on the monitor and look for the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.) c. Flash Modes Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of frames remaining. · Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp will light steadily when the focus and exposure are set. · Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. · You can take pictures using the viewfinder, with the monitor turned off. When the monitor is turned off, the green lamp and mark are not displayed. This Digital camera features multiple flash modes. Please note that not all flash modes are available depending on the shooting mode selected. VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES b. Erasing Pictures Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. 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 pictures. This Digital camera offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos: Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently displayed in the monitor. · Slide the power switch to and use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. · Press . · Press to select ERASE. · Press to select YES, and then press . TIP Images can also be erased while in the "QUICK VIEW" mode described in step 5a. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that you just took. All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected. · Slide the power switch to . · Press , then press to select MODE MENU. · Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. · ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press . · As a safeguard, the Digital camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press . a. Viewing Pictures With a Digital camera, you can easily view the photos you want--and delete the ones you don't. There are two ways to access the Playback mode: · Slide the power switch to . OR · If the power switch is located at the QUICK VIEW button. (shooting mode), press The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use to scroll though all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card. When you are finished reviewing your pictures: · Slide the power switch to OFF. OR · If you reviewed the images by pressing the QUICK VIEW button, press the shutter button halfway to return to the shooting mode. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER TIP Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images. Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer. · Turn the camera off. · Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your camera and computer as illustrated on the right. · Slide the power switch to . · The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer. Windows 98 users must install the "USB Driver for Windows 98" software before connecting the Digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information. · Press to select PC, and then press on the USB screen. The camera starts communicating with the PC. INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE Additional Camera Features This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Here's just a small sampling. See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more! · 7 Scene Program Shooting Modes: By using the on-line mode dial (virtual dial), you can easily select the camera settings that most closely match your shooting situation. · Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures. · Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. · Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 0.7 ft. (0.2m), select Macro Mode. · Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies! (Movies cannot be recorded with sound.) · Close-up Playback: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image. · Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. · Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos. · Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on the monitor. · Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. · Direct Printing: Connect directly to your PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable to print your favorite images easily. TIP Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera documentation handy. You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away! About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes: · CAMEDIA Master: To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch and print your digital photos and movies. · 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 operating system. · Olympus Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format. · Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use. · Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities! You are now ready to install the computer software. 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