Olympus C-60 Quick Start Guide

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QuickStart Guide
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville,
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/support
C-60 ZOOM
Olympus Europa GmbH
Wendenstrasse 14-18,
20097 Hamburg, Germany
http://www.olympus-europa.com
http://www.olympus.com/
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
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.
START HERE
It is strongly recommended that you follow these
step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.
Strap
Lithium ion battery
charger (LI-10C)
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.
b.
Insert the xD-Picture Card
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 battery is removed.
• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the battery/card compartment as shown in
the illustration. Push the card fully into the compartment. The card will
lock into place when fully inserted.
• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will
pop up. Pull to remove.
• Close the compartment cover.
Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…
Fully charge the battery on the provided charger before first use.
Battery/card compartment
cover
Loading the battery
• Slide the battery/card compartment in the direction of the
arrow A .
The battery/card compartment cover unlocks and opens in
the direction of the arrow B .
B
A
Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by
pressing
. The “No Picture” message should be displayed in the monitor.
Turn the camera off by pressing
again.
• Insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration.
Make sure the knob is locked securely.
c.
• Close the battery/card compartment cover so that it pushes
the battery down inside. While pressing the
mark,
slide the cover in the opposite direction of
.
TIP: An optional Olympus AC adapter is available, and is recommended when
downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply.
See the Reference Manual for more information.
Attach the strap
(OPTIONAL)
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
Knob
Green lamp
(Flash mode) button
(Erase) button
(Macro/Spot) button
(Protect) button
Orange lamp
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
Viewfinder
All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.
a.
USB cable
AV cable
Lithium-ion battery (LI-12B)
xD-Picture Card/Instructions
The following items are also included in this package: warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
a.
CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM/
Software installation guide
Basic Manual
Digital camera
(Playback) button
AF target mark
Turn the camera ON
(SHOOTING MODE)
• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks. The lens extends.
• To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then
close the lens barrier all the way.
Power on
Monitor
Arrow pad
(
)
Card access lamp
Power off
OK/Menu button (
DC-IN jack
)
A/V OUT jack (MONO)
USB connector
Lens barrier
Battery/Card compartment cover
Connector vover
TIP: To maximize battery life, this digital camera 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 to wake up the camera.
b.
Set the Date and Time
Tripod socket
(OPTIONAL)
Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image
file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time
can also be set in MODE MENU.
• Set the mode dial to
, then open the lens barrier.
• Press
to display the top menu.
• Press
to select
.
• 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.
Monitor indications during
shooting
12
13
14
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
• Press
c.
15
16
17
18
twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
1
2
3
4
Self-timer/Remote control lamp
Flash
Power lamp
Microphone
Shutter button
5
6
7
8
SCE
NE
Speaker
Lens barrier
3
4
P 1/800 F2.8 +0.3
ISO 100
NR
+2.0
19 6
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
AF sensor
2
20
21 26
22 7
3
5
2
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Camera Diagram and Controls
Strap eyelet
1
10 11
Monitor indications during
still picture playback
Lens
Remote control receiver
Mode dial
9
Zoom lever
(W
/T
)
7
8 9
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure compensation
Exposure differential
AF target mark
Record mode
Resolution
Number of storable
still pictures/
Remaining recording time
Memory gauge
Monitor indications during
movie playback
2324 30 25
3130 25
100-0018
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F2.8 1/800 + 0.3
100-0015
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SIZE:
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+ 0.3
WB AUTO
6
7
4
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4
22
21
28
29
27
27
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Battery check
Noise reduction
Flash stand-by mark
Green lamp
Macro mode/Super macro mode
Flash mode
Flash intensity control
Drive mode
Self-timer/Remote control
Sound record
Spot metering
ISO
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
32
White balance
Print reservation
Number of prints
Protect
File number
Date
Time
Frame number
Sound record
Movie
Movie playback time
Note:
• The monitor indications differ depending on the camera’s settings.
• You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor.
Printed in China
TAKING PICTURES
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.
There are two ways to compose your subject: with the
viewfinder or using the monitor. Depending upon the shooting
situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please
refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.
a.
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder
• Open the lens barrier fully.
• Frame your subjects using the
AF target mark in the viewfinder.
• Press the shutter button halfway.
• 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. A short beep confirms your picture has
been taken.
Orange lamp
Green lamp
The digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are
properly set when the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights
steadily. The orange lamp informs you that the flash is
recommended and/or recharging (when blinking); or ready
to fire (when steady).
c.
Flash Modes
This digital camera features multiple flash modes.
Icon
Taking a Picture with the Monitor
Push to zoom in
• Open the lens barrier fully.
• Frame your subject using the monitor.
P 1/800 F2.8 +0.3
• Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out and
get everything into the picture.
• Push the zoom lever toward T to choose
telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.
Description
Auto-flash
The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.
Red-eye
Reduction
Flash
Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to
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.
SLOW Slow
SLOW Synchronization
Flash Off
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
Flash Mode
No icon
Zooming
• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.
b.
d.
Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow
shutter speeds.
Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is
prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.
Press to cycle through the available flash modes. With the
shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when
the orange lamp next to the viewfinder and mark light steadily.
When the orange lamp or is blinking, the flash is charging.
e.
Number of Storable Pictures
Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card 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
record mode and the storable frame capacity for the various
resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.
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.)
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VIEWING AND ERASING
PICTURES
a.
b.
With this digital camera, you can easily view the photos
you want—and delete the ones you don’t.
Viewing Pictures
• With the lens barrier closed, press
. Even if you
press
in the shooting mode, the camera enters the
playback mode instantly.
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:
All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in
one operation, except for pictures you have protected.
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 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.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
• With the lens barrier closed, press
and use the
arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.
• Press .
• Press
to select YES, and then press
.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
• With the lens barrier closed, press
.
• 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, this 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
.
• Press
to turn the camera off.
OR
• To return back to the shooting mode, press the shutter
button halfway.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
Olympus makes it simple to connect this digital camera to your computer.
TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure
a consistent power supply when downloading images.
• Turn the camera off.
• Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and
computer as illustrated at right.
• Press the
button if the camera does not turn on automatically.
The camera starts communicating with the PC and the selection screen for
the USB connector is displayed on the camera’s monitor.
• Select PC and press
.
USB
PC
Make sure that the camera is turned off before
connecting it to your computer.
PRINT
Windows 98 users must install the “USB Driver for
Windows 98” software before connecting this digital
camera to the computer.
Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete
information.
EXIT
• When the camera is
recognized by the PC, a new
icon appears on the desktop.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE
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.
You are now ready to install the computer software.
• 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!
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!
• Advanced photographic control: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes are
available to give you complete control of your photography.
• 6 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 6 shooting modes to choose from
depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.
• Macro Mode & Super Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 20 cm/7.9 inches, select Macro
Mode. For shooting from as close as 4 cm/1.6 inches, select Super Macro Mode.
• Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures.
• Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures.
• Movie Mode: Yes, this digital camera records movies with sound!
• Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a
single picture.
• 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 a television 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, and keep all camera documentation handy.
Technical Support (USA)
1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM ET
Monday - Friday
European Technical Customer Support
00800-67 10 83 00 (Toll-free)
+49(0)1805-67 10 83 or +49(0)40-23 77 38 99 (Charged)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MET
Monday - Friday
© 2004 OLYMPUS CORPORATION

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