Olympus CAMEDIA C-2020 User's Manual
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1. ESN Card access lamp P 33 Battery compartment open close Threaded mount bottom lever bottom P 24 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp flash p 57 Autofocus mark Green lamp focus p 42 108 Backlighting p 42 108 correction mark p 58 21 CONTROL PANEL Flash mode Manual white balance Macro mode Slow shutter synchroniza tion flash Extension flash Writing Manual focus ISO Exposure Sequential compensation shooting Auto bracket Card error SHOE rete la Recording mode Number of storable pictures Selftimer Remote control Spot metering mode Battery check i LCD MONITOR Display mode Record mode Recording mode Shutter speed Exposure compensation Movie picture Aperture Frame Image memory Number of storable Date Time number blocks pictures 22 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera A Caution Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off Olympus is not responsible for any damage 23 LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especially in low temperatures NiMH batteries are rec2. 40 CAMEDIA 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER 42 DI Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock p 47 e Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly p 33 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure e The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working L distance p 50 4 Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Autofocus mark Green lamp 5 When the Green lamp stops blinking after about 2 43 seconds the camera is ready to take the next picture e The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is 5 blinking A Caution e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note e When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks the flash is being charged p 57 e Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 43 TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR syoojq Aiowaw abeu 000000000000000000000000000000 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 With P pre
3. For taking photographs of night views p 77 For using the Digital tele mode p 79 For selecting the white balance p 80 For selecting the ISO sensitivity p 82 3 E Bi FUNCTION For using picture effects p 84 For taking panorama pictures or using optional special function cards p 85 g For formatting the card p 87 For making adjustments All reset p 172 Sharpness p 174 SHQ setup p 175 SQ setup p 176 Beep sound p 177 Rec view p 178 File number p 180 Brightness p 183 Date set p 30 Meters feet p 185 AH E e For selecting the recording mode SQ HQ SHQ p 89 For setting Aperture priority Shutter priority or Manual mode for the Mode dial A S M p 91 SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select aA F2 0 1 800 2 0 or AFB DRIVE a e B appears on the control 0 CJ panel ZsLow AF e When is selected the DIGITAL SJ focus exposure and white dec balance will be measured for the first frame e When AF ll is selected they will be measured for each frame
4. 1 Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the shutter speed setting will be displayed 22 Select the Shutter priority mode p 91 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the shutter speed Shutter speed e Available settings vary depending on the selected ISO sensitivity 52 Available Shutter Speed Settings 1 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 1 800 unit seconds Note e When the right exposure cannot be attained the shutter speed display will blink and 4 overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor Shutter speed setting is valid only when the Shutter priority mode is selected Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 53 MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion 1 Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture and shutter speed settings are displayed P select the Manual mode p 91 Press the right left arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture Press the top bottom arrows to select the shutter Shutter speed Aperture speed e Available settings vary F2 0141 800 depending on the selected ISO di sensitivity er When the r
5. WB v 67 BI Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting 3 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu TIFF Numbers above are for reference only Note The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode e When using the extension flash set the speed fast enough to follow the sequential shooting e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 e This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode Since the shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1 30 second max to prevent camera movement the resulting picture may be darker than expected e The speed and the max number of pictures vary depending on the recording mode etc e The speed will be slower with AF EA 68 SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M PA Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the A F2 0 1 800 2 0 TOP vel arrows to select DRIVE O Oi i Vi appears on the control panel 5 SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB v 69
6. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 16 Damage Requiring Service If using the optional AC adapter unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product b If the product has been exposed to rain or water c If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation d If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 17 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the origin
7. 172 61 MACRO MODE You can get as close as 8 to your subject An approx 2 4 x 3 subject can be photographed fully within the frame 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the Spot Macro button several times until appears on the control panel e To cancel the Macro mode press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture Control panel Shooting Range Approx 8 31 Note n e When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 62 MACRO SPOT METERING MODE Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 31 m Set the Mode dial to P or A S M fa Q Q Ry 12 Press the Spot Macro button several times until amp and appear on the control panel e To cancel the Macro Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button so that the icons disappear Take a picture Note nn 5 Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the sana will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 63 MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus you can select a pre adjusted focal length It is especially useful when quick shooting is
8. A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET 2 DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES 3 DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS 4 DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS IF THIS HAPPENS CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES e THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE CAMERA 5 BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION DO NOT USE NON RECOMMENDED BATTERIES DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HEAT DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD BATTERIES TOGETHER DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS BATTERIES DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE ANY BATTERY WHOSE BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET 6 DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 7 DO NOT C
9. Mode Movie picture display MENU 131 NT MOVIES EU 132 AOS SUN ili ei 134 All frame erase reste ierercsesittinnsstientnanacxawtinantieeeattmnaxeeneunoterdestsaads 134 CT rn 136 4 PRINTING PICTURES nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnennnnnnnn 139 PING PEER 140 G72 5 1 0 EE ire 141 Print reserve Card iii 141 Still picture display menu Card print ennenen 142 Piedi 143 PN 144 mdex prot Card iena 145 DGC GA a a rene rrr 146 Printing with the P 300 Laeeersreersseeee 146 Maex Prva 148 Close up print P 300 Lassen 149 Random print P 300 ssis rei S E 150 DICCERMICICI rari 152 APP 300 nede 153 Gut print Pre 154 MP Nr 155 DEN PIN se 156 5 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER 157 Computer system requirements eronnnnnnrvnrrnnnnnvnannnnnvnvnnenn 158 Installing provided software vec vic coevedcecnedevesynssnevetsaenesedeetesneneds 159 Connecting to a personal computeri 160 Using personal computer 161 Transferring data from SmartMedia n 162 PG Card Adapter EEE 162 FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter 162 Using CAMEDIA Master 163 Processing images using CAMEDIA Master 165 13 16 CAMERA SETTINGS rrvvvrrrrrtrrtrtrrtvetteeeeeeeeseen 171 Alles 172 Sc ER EE NE 174 SHOES nta 175 SOCCI RE AA 176 BEED SOWO EE ei 177 EEE EN NN NN 178 Fil N
10. pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e If you do not operate the camera for three minutes the camera will be set to the stand by mode After four hours in the stand by mode the power turns off automatically Time varies depending on the type of batteries used e The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced 34 HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Movie picture recording Program Power off Display P or A S M Still picture recording p 42 91 With P the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically With A S M you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself p 51 52 54 20 Movie picture recording You can shoot movies of up to approx 60 seconds in length in the SQ mode p 106 129 OFF Power off P Display You can observe the pictures you have taken 35 CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode the camera checks the SmartMedia card a Card error When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera the card is protected The Card error indicator on the Viewfinder ol Green control panel and the Green lamp Ea lamp blink When the card needs to be p formatted The Card error
11. required 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode e UB appears on the control panel e To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial When IB disappears on the control panel press the OK button ZI white looking at the LCD Control panel monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance e The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy 64 5 When the cursor is moved below 2 6ft shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor 4 Press the OK button to save the setting Note e When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode the distances on page 65 will be displayed on the LCD monitor The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off p 172 The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only e When using the flash shoot within the flash working range 65 STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU When the Mode dial is set to A S M or P p 39 Monitor display Use DRIVE For using the Sequence mode p 67 Selftimer Remote control p 69 or Auto bracket p 73 A For using an extension flash p 75
12. 0 0 2 0 p Note e Not available in the Manual mode Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark In such a case display the recorded picture on the LCD monitor to check its brightness e The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash USING THE FLASH Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button gt Auto Flash p 58 Automatically fires in low light j and backlight conditions Red Eye Reducing Flash p 58 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red 4 4 Fill In Flash p 59 Fires regardless of available i light Flash Off p 59 amp Never fires Flash working range Wide angle Telephoto Approx 31 18 4 ft Approx 8 12 5 ft Note ss T CZ Z gt Z gt Z2202200000 The flash is being charged while the Orange lamp is blinking Wait until the Orange lamp goes off to take the picture e When using the flash in the Macro mode especially with Wide angle shooting the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor See page 75 for using an
13. 7 Digital tele MOTE ssisnnsnictintnssinsvenndunnotentleatSenbeswelsuatautiadomseuanisvacens 79 White balaNCe i 80 PO 82 A E 84 Panorama Mede 85 Card selup cardformalia clero 87 Selecting the recording Mode 89 PS OG cassendra n Ee a niari 91 Display Mode Displaying recorded pictures 92 Picture Gala liana 94 index display MONS sissrseseiar aranakan aKa ESER RiR 95 Close up display mode 3x inspection 96 PIEC OT ili 97 One frame erase in entire 98 Still picture display MEN ioni 99 Slide ShOW MOQE vie 100 Card Setup EEE EE nnan nenene 101 All frame erase riccio 101 fe ON EE ATA 102 Connecting to a television ccccceccceccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneness 104 12 MOVIE FUNCTIONS eeessveveeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeen 105 Record Mode Recording NE sverd 106 Recording movies using the optical viewfinder 106 Recording movies using the LCD monitor 108 NG OW asco EE EE OA OR TI 110 Fv 111 NTT Har 112 Zee 113 Exposure GOMPENSAtioN oi 114 Manual TOUS Sener Serine enn ee ere etter erie sine eee eee ee erence 115 Movie picture record MENU siriani 117 Selftimer Remote Control 118 White NE 122 PO 124 PIGS SCC EE 126 Gard setup card TOMAR rana 127 Selecting the recording MOG cccccccccececeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeess 129 Display
14. OLYMPUS PREPARATIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA MISCELLANEOUS C 2020Z00M m Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use m We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera Before you start to use your new camera please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit Be sure to retain this manual for future reference CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons gt The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPO
15. OVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY YOU MAY GET BURNED 8 IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK A CAUTION 1 IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL NOISE OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY 2 NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA IT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY 3 UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY 4 DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER 5 DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK 6 DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A FIRE CARE AND STORAGE A HANDLING m Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight e g a beach in summer excessive heat humidity extreme variations of temperature and humidity sand or dust excessive moisture or vibrations e g in a car m Do not use or store the camera n
16. SE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Attachments Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous and or cause damage to the product Do not use these attachments 10 11 12 13 14 15 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or rain Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a tripod stand or bracket Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power sou
17. UMDET aaa di 180 LOD OPS SG EE EE 183 Meters Feet selection ii 185 Index display adjustment vervrrrvrrrrrrrrrrverevvvvvvvrereveververenene 186 MISCELLANEOUS ssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeeseeeee 187 Questions and answers 188 Troubleshooting laica 190 SVGA EE EE EE TR RR 194 EOC OdG S NM NN ACE 195 Opional KOM NE 196 Notes on display and b cklight ssmisnmermnaee sene 196 Compatibility of the picture data 197 Ne 01 101165 1 ge OE 198 14 MAIN FEATURES BH This camera s 2 110 000 pixel CCD and Olympus high resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality in its class WE Various exposure modes make advanced shooting possible BH The Olympus high resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital tele mode make possible photographs equivalent to 7 5X zoom WE Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx 15 seconds in the HQ mode W In addition to an optical viewfinder a 1 8 4 5 cm wide angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images can be enlarged 3 times E Easy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen E A removable SmartMedia SSFDC memory card with Panorama function is provided BH With the provided Video output connector NTSC pictures can be viewed on a TV WE Direct printing available via an optional Olympus printer all
18. al part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 18 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 19 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 4 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase t
19. arrows on the REG VIEW Jog dial Press the right arrow FILE NAME on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting year month day m ft v 30 Press the top bottom arrows a on the Jog dial to adjust the efes 12 23 first setting then press the Ta Y M D right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting 21 56 Repeat until the minute is adjusted Press the OK button e For accurate setting press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds e 00 will appear for the year 2000 EJ Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu A Caution The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour based on our tests In such a case adjust the date again Note e We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures e When the Mode dial is set to PH the card must contain images in order to display the Menu e The setting will remain until it is readjusted e The clock will continue to operate correctly after the year 2000 31 LEARNING THE BASICS HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving Proper Proper ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial e Turn the Diopter adjustm
20. camera in a cold environment Batteries that are weak in cold temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures m Sweat oil etc can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery m Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip New batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad m When using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger m Read instructions carefully before handling NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries m NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet as it may cause a fire or injury Important e Note indicates information you should be aware of Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations CONTENTS 10 Important safety INStructlons cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneees 2 Faren 6 Gare and 0 6 0 EE 8 Berici 9 MT ARR RO ener eee ae 15 LI PREPARATION cccccccccseseeeeeeeeeeeeezee 17 Checking the CONtents uuuiiriiii 18 NESEN 20 Attaching the SC Oct EE 23 Loading ING DAS 24 Using the AC adapter optional nnn 26 Inserting SmartMedia RR SR RR 28 Adjusting the date and time ii 30 Learning o ASICS vrcesecaaseveesisnnaisesssancaceqracsaaisnnciwaunentenommnsetantad 32 Holding the COON EE 32 Adjusting the d
21. ear a heater cooler or humidifier or near a fire magnetic fields or volatile materials m Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks m Do not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight This will damage the lens m Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of time This may cause battery leakage and can lead to problems including the growth of mold in the camera Before using press the Shutter release button to check operation m Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod Turn the tripod head instead m Do not touch any of the camera s internal parts mDo not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot Do not touch the flash when it is hot m Do not improperly open or modify the camera as it may result in a shock or injury A BATTERY HANDLING m This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries m Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries especially in low temperatures NiMH batteries are recommended m AA manganese batteries or a CR V3 lithium battery pack cannot be used m Use the batteries correctly Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage heat generation or other damage When replacing batteries be sure to load them correctly m The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold temperatures Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using the
22. edia card correctly as shown 4 Close the cover tightly Si To eject the card turn off the power open the Card compartment cover and push the card Push the card to eject it 28 Note Use 3V 3 3V cards only 5V cards cannot be used Olympus brand cards are recommended already formatted Non Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera e When using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same Way A Caution e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card e The card is a precision instrument Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks e Do not touch the contact area of the card 29 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time 1 Set the Mode dial to P A S M X or H e Set it to other than I when no images are stored in the card RI Press the Menu button to display the Menu See page 39 for how to use the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button 4 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select E Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP then press the OK button Still Picture Record Menu 3 Select the date order using A the top bottom
23. ent dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly Viewfinder Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights e If the Green lamp blinks the Hai focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 50 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture e The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is gt released e The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded Note Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures 33 BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE DI Remove the lens cap 2 Set the Mode dial to P A S M XV or Di to turn on the power e A S M P and amp set the camera to the Record mode The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on the control panel sets the camera to the Display mode The LCD monitor will be turned on After use set the Mode dial to OFF to turn off the power e The lens will retract and the display on the LCD monitor and the control panel will disappear Note e Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first e NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or
24. extension flash e The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode 57 AUTO FLASH In the Auto Flash mode the flash will fire automatically in low light and backlight conditions Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture that is backlit position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash RED EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Control panel Note e The camera emits pre flashes before the regular flash It takes about a second before the Shutter is released e Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the pre flashes from right in front of the camera or due to medication alcohol intake or individual characteristics 58 FILL IN FLASH FORCED ACTIVATION In the Fill In Flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light For example this mode can be used to brighten up the subjects shaded face Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights eg fluorescent light Control panel Use this mode within the flash working range p 57 It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light OFF FLASH OVERRIDE In the Off mode the flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight night scenes Cont
25. he distance between the camera and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Only the included RS 232C serial cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer PC Declaration of Conformity Model Number C 2020ZOOM Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible party Olympus America Inc Address 2 Corporate Center Drive Melville New York 11747 3157 U S A Telephone number 516 844 5000 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 and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations WARNING Keep the batteries away from children If a battery is swallowed see a doctor immediately Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws e The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or dispose of in a fire Before use wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good contact e Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery and never short circuit the and sides of the battery Wi
26. ight exposure cannot be attained the displays will blink and A Overexposure or W underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor e Manual settings are valid only when the Manual mode is selected e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 54 ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide angle with the 3X zoom lever Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting Fin Press the lever to W to choose wide angle shooting Note C e When used with the Digital tele mode you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph p 79 e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 55 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually by 2 approx 1 3 steps Adjust when the subject is mostly bright Adjust when the subject is mostly dark 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A S M e For A S M the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected p 91 2 When P is selected press the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor e With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on automatically e The exposure setting will be displayed Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment appears on the control panel 2
27. indicator on the LCD monitor control panel lights and the camera enters the Card format mode p 102 NO 36 CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode the remaining battery HE power will be displayed on the control panel p lights and turns off automatically Batteries are OK You can shoot pi blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced pi blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately Note e When taking pictures on a special occasion on a trip or in cold temperatures keep spare batteries handy e When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the power If this happens the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly Replace the batteries and take the picture again 37 CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE EE Pictures When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record mode the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel For movie pictures the seconds remaining will appear Number or storable pictures e The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0 p 195 e The n
28. iopter cccccecccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenens 33 Proper shutter release i 33 Basic operating procedure m rrrrvrvrvrvrvrvrvrvvrvverevrrrerrererene 34 How to use the Mode dial cccccccccececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeananees 35 Checking the CONG iii 36 Checking the batterieS neee eenen nenene neren oF Checking the number of storable pictures 38 How to use the MENU 39 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS cssscssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessee 41 Record Mode Taking 0 CSS arri 42 Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder 42 Taking pictures using the LCD monitor 44 Quick V EW niet 46 Frp 47 I Ener 48 Working Tange p 50 Aperture priority mode siciliane 51 Shutter priority mode ssi cscsneveccvnccaeccncacancnnd lt dssantaxavardeduncieveveriacuns 52 NE Ta 081 Mg ao EE aaa 54 ZN 55 Exposure compensation siicodnincriveunlscninssininnintamncedevisscndnnteneewtcenewed 56 Usmo Me TaS ERE EE 51 SP metering NOTE sedrer 61 Macro TOG EE SM tool 62 Macro Spot metering mode 63 Manual FOCUS E ee een neon ee Sener EE ee ane 64 Still picture record MEnNuU ii 66 SCOUCHCSMO gt RE ERNE S 67 Selftimer Remote CONtrol 69 TU OM Diack RE EEE EE EE 73 EN 75 Slow shutter synchronization flash mode 7
29. m of the LCD monitor but this is not a malfunction e When a picture is taken in a lighted area such as in sunlight vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 45 QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode o and check the picture you have just taken 1 When the Mode dial is set to P or A S M quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice e The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken 2 To return to the Record mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or the Shutter release button 46 FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks follow the procedure below to obtain focus This is called focus lock RO Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Viewfinder Autofocus mark 2 Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release gt Z button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture Note eo_ _eov reo _rr er _ 6_ r_re__a_ sr cr rr gr sci e If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 50 47 AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus ma
30. ndows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other brand names and product names are registered Legal and other notices e All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors some may still occur If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions please contact us No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing the picture data e Olympus reserves all rights to this manual FOR SAFE USE A Warning Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death A Caution Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury A WARNING 1 NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE ESPECIALLY INFANTS AT CLOSE RANGE THE CAMERA S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM
31. ommended Do not use manganese batteries they may overheat and destroy the camera 1 Make sure that the camera power is off ZI Set the battery compartment open close lever to 5 to open the cover Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly Do not press the edge of the battery compartment cover 4 Press the amp mark and set the lever to The lever will not move unless the cover is closed 24 Note e Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment e If the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour all the settings will reset to the default Read BATTERY HANDLING on page 9 These batteries cannot be used Batteries whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet at all Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is raised but not covered by the insulating sheet Batteries whose terminal is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet 25 USING THE AC ADAPTER Optional An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet DI Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet Open the Connector cover and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connecto
32. owing you to print out images whenever you need them in any quantity Not available with the PAL system 15 16 CAMEDIA PREPARATION CHECKING THE CONTENTS 18 Strap Lens cap l J RS 232C PC serial Conversion connector cable for Macintosh Remote control Software CD s Warranty card Instructions Remote Registration card control instructions Battery charger SmartMedia SSFDC 8MB Instructions AA NiMH batteries 4 pieces cP Instructions Static free case Write protect adhesive seals 4 pieces 19 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Control panel P 22 Selftimer Remote control signal P 69 118 Remote control Zoom lever window P 72 121 P 55 113 gt UIT Diopter Strap hole sed ea adjustment P 23 I gt i j Piga TH M dial P 33 Flash P 57 in ia lt Connector Q cover Flash synchronization socket P 75 AC adapter connector P 26 Video output connector NTSC P 104 Computer connector RS 232C P 146 161 Card compartment cover P 28 20 Flash button P 57 Erase button P 98 Jog dial P 39 Mode dial P 35 Shutter release button Spot Macro button P 61 Info button P 94 Zoom lever Viewfinder P 55 113 P 21 OK button P 40 LCD monitor LCD monitor P 22 ON OFF button P 44 108 Menu button
33. r on the camera AG adapter AC adapter 4 To disconnect turn off the Conneeigr power and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet Note EEE n e When in use for long periods the AC adapter may get warm This is normal 26 A Warning Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock e Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters e Use an AC120V power source NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands If the cord of the AC adapter is hot smells like smoke or is emitting smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet e When disconnecting hold the body not the cord of the AC adapter Never pull bend twist or modify the cord e If there is any damage on the cord or if there is a contact failure stop using it and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center e Keep the AC adapter disconnected when the camera is not in use 27 INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown EN Make sure that the camera power is off 2 Open the Card compartment cover Insert the SmartM
34. rce indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product when used with an optional AC adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product when used with an optional AC adapter during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock
35. rol panel Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the Off mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement 59 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE ET Set the Mode dial to P or A S M 2 With each press of the Flash mode button the flash mode will switch from Auto Flash to Red Eye Reducing Flash p 58 Fill In Flash p 59 and amp Flash Off p 59 e The selected flash mode except Auto Flash will appear on the control panel If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash is ready to fire Note e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to Auto Flash when the power is turned off p 172 60 SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot Macro button up Digital ESP metering Auto focus Spot metering mode I 4 2 Press the Spot Macro button until CJ appears on the control panel e To cancel the Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p
36. ss the LCD monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor With A S M the LCD monitor will turn on automatically Compose the picture using the LCD monitor 4 Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder p 42 The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start storing the image in the card Unless the card is full the next picture can be taken even while the image is being stored until all of the blocks light When more than two images are recorded the center block will light When the buffer memory is full the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off 5 When the recorded image is no longer displayed the camera is ready to take the next picture e The recorded image will not be displayed if the Rec view is off p 178 e To turn off the LCD monitor press the LCD monitor ON OFF button again Note Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only e lt is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used e When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode strip of light may appear on the top botto
37. umber of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode See page 89 for selecting the recording mode Approx Number of Storable Pictures Recording mode SQ HQ SHQ 640x480 1024x768 1600x1200 265 e Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject more fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed e The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken or increased when a picture is erased HOW TO USE THE MENU T Set the Mode dial DI Press the Menu button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further To move the cursor vertically selections Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally 39 Bi Press the top bottom arrows to adjust the item 3 When finished press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the adjustment Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu Scroll LCD monitor 1 3 page Note e In the Record mode you can take pictures without pressing the OK button The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the adjustment and the Menu e Unless OFF is selected in All Reset some adjustments will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off p 172
38. ure at close distance Take pictures at a distance between 8 co e Subjects closer than 8 may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used Working range Macro mode p 62 8 31 APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds DI Set the Mode dial to A S M e The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the aperture setting will be displayed 22 Select the Aperture priority mode p 91 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture Note i 5 e When the flash mode is set to other than OFF the shutter speed will not be slower than 1 30 sec When the right exposure cannot be attained the aperture display will blink and 4 overexposure or V underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor Aperture setting is valid only when the Aperture priority mode is selected Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 172 51 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter speed manually for the Shutter priority mode Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object Set it to a slow speed to express motion
39. y not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway When this happens try the procedure below or use Manual focus p 64 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 Subjects with no vertical lines UT eee Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture p 47 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 OG Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 Fast moving subjects at close distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 47 WORKING RANGE 50 The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at co However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject especially with Telephoto shooting Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of pict
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