C-2020 ZOOM - Digital Camera OLYMPUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL C-2020 ZOOM OLYMPUS

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INSTRUCTIONS

MODE D'EMPLOI

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

■ 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.

PREPARATION

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SLOW MF SQ SHQ ISO BKT 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28

45 - - 46 47

50 49 51 48 HQ 52 '99,12,23 21:56 32 55 54 53

F2.0 1/800 +2.0 60 59

Names of parts

CAMERA

① Zoom lever
② Strap hole
③ Flash
④ Control panel
⑤ Selftimer/Remote control signal
⑥ Remote control window
⑦ Diopter adjustment dial
⑧ Connector cover
⑨ Flash synchronization socket
⑩ Lens
⑪ Card compartment cover
⑫ AC adapter connector
⑬ Video output connector (PAL)
⑭ Computer connector (RS-232C)

⑮ Viewfinder
⑯ Spot/Macro button/Infobutton
⑰ OK button
⑱ LCD monitor
⑲ Menu button
⑳ Flash button/Erase button
⑳Jog dial
⑳ Mode dial
②3 Shutter release button
⑳ LCD monitor ON/OFF button
⑲ Card access lamp
②6 Threaded mount
⑳ Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom)

CONTROL PANEL

⑳ Flash mode
⑲ Manual focus
③0 Sequential shooting
③1 Card error
③2 Macro mode
③3 Slow shutter synchronization flash
③4 Manual white balance
③5 Extension flash
③6 Writing
③7 ISO
③8 Exposure compensation
⑲ Auto bracket

④0 Number of storable pictures
④1 Spot metering mode
④2 Recording mode
④3 Battery check
④4 Selftimer/Remote control

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

④5 Autofocus mark/Backlighting correction mark
④6 Orange lamp (flash)
④7 Green lamp (focus)

LCD MONITOR

(Display mode)

④8 Battery check
④9 Random print
⑤0 Protect
⑤1 Recording mode
⑤2 Movie picture
⑤3 Frame number
⑤4 Time
⑤5 Date

(Record mode)

⑤6 Aperture
⑤7 Shutter speed
⑤8 Exposure compensation
⑤9 Number of storable pictures
⑥ Image memory blocks

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Camera

Instructions/Remote control instructions

Warranty card/Registration card

RS-232C PC serial cable

AA alkaline batteries (4 pieces)

Conversion connector for Macintosh

SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB)

Video cable

Static-free case

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Strap

OLYMPUS

Index labels (2 pieces)

Remote control

Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces)

Software CD's

SmartMedia instructions

Optimal items

• Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras
- AC Adapter
- Lether Camera Case
- Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB)

• Special Function SmartMedia Cards
  Template Card (4MB)
  Calendar Card (4MB)
  Title Card (4MB)
• FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter
• PC Card Adapter
• NiMH Batteries
• NiMH Battery Charger
• SmartMedia Reader/Writer

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera.

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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 recommended.

Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera.

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Using the AC adaoter (optional)

Use an AC220V power source.

AC wall outlet AC adapter AC adapter connector

Checking the card

When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card.

Control panel Card error

Viewfinder Green lamp

When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected:

The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp blink.

LCD monitor YES NO

When the card needs to be formatted:

The Card error indicator on the control panel lights, and the camera enters the Card format mode.

Inserting SmartMedia

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.
• When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.

Caution:

• 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.
• The card is a precision instrument. Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks.
• Do not touch the contact area of the card.

Insert SmartM

Card format

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow to select 📋, and press the OK button to display 📋 YES NO. Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card.

Note:

- Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card.

Adjusting the date and time

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select ⏻, press the right arrow and press the OK button. Select the date order, and adjust the date and time using the Jog dial. Press the OK button. Press the OK button twice.

- When the Mode dial is set to ▶, the card must contain images in order to display the Menu.

LCD brightness

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select ☐, press the right arrow and press the OK button. Select the brightness using the Jog dial. Press the OK button twice.

Beep sound

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select ■), press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to make the selection. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

RECORDING FUNCTIONS

How to use the mode dial

Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Program Power off Movie picture recording P 7V/120 P OFF POWER/MONI Display

• P or A/S/M (Still picture recording)
  • (Movie picture recording)
• OFF (Power off)
• (Display)

Adjusting the diopter

Diopter adjustment dial

- Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly.

Viewfinder Autofocus mark

Proper shutter release

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.

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• The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
• If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance.

Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture.

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• The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released.
• The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded.

Taking pictures

P A/S/M

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture. When the Green lamp stops blinking (after about 2 \~ 43 seconds), the camera is ready to take the next picture.

Quick view

P A/S/M

To switch to the Display mode, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice in the Record mode. To return to the Record mode, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button or the Shutter release button.

Recording movies

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. The focus and exposure will be locked during the recording. Press the Shutter release button fully to start recording. Press the Shutter release button fully again to stop recording.

How to use the menu

P A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust. Press the right arrow to display further selections. Press the top/bottom arrows to adjust the item, and press the left arrow to confirm the adjustment. Press the OK button.

Checking the batteries

P A/S/M

When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel.

lights and turns off automatically.

Batteries are OK. You can shoot.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally.

Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out.

Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.

Note:

- 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.

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.)

HQ 15 Number or storable pictures

Approx. Number of Storable Pictures

Recording mode	SQ				HQ	SHQ
Number of pixels	640x480		1024x768		1600x1200
	Normal	High	Normal	High
File Memory capacity	JPEG (high-compression)	JPEG (low-compression)	JPEG (high-compression)	JPEG (low-compression)	JPEG (high-compression)	JPEG (low-compression)	TIFF (non-compression)
2MB	21	8	9	3	4	1	0
4MB	40	16	18	6	8	2	0
8MB	82	32	38	13	16	5	1
16MB	165	66	76	26	31	11	2
32MB	331	132	153	53	64	22	5
64MB	664	265	306	107	128	45	11

The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0.

No more photographs can be taken. Replace the SmartMedia, erase unwanted pictures, or transfer the data to a personal computer and free up space in the SmartMedia.

Working range

Macro mode	0.2 ~ 0.8 m
Standard mode	0.8 m ~ ∞

With ON selected, the settings of the following items will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off.

Zoom	Slow shutter synchronization flash
Exposure compensation	Digital tele mode
Flash modes	White balance
Spot metering mode	ISO setting
Macro mode	Picture effects
Macro + Spot metering mode	Recording mode
Manual focus	A/S/M mode setting
Sequence mode	Picture data
Selftimer/Remote control	Date-print (card)
Auto bracket	Index-print (card)
Extension flash	Direct-Prints

File number

P A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select FILE NAME, press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to make the selection. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

About the File No. and Folder No.

The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown.

Folder No. File No. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * . j p g 100~999 Month (1~C) 0001~9999 Day (01~31)

*Month: Jan. \~ Sep. = 1-9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C

The File No. and Folder No. in Each Mode

- NAME RESET

When NAME RESET is selected, the file number and folder number will be reset every time a card is inserted in the camera.

- AUTO FILE

When AUTO FILE is selected, the same folder number and a continuing number from the last file number of the last card will be used, so that the same file number will not be used for pictures taken together and saved in multiple cards.

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select A/S/M MODE. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority) or M (Manual). Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

DISPLAYING FUNCTIONS ▶

Displaying recorded pictures

Set the Mode dial to ▶. With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial, you can view the succeeding picture. With each press of the left arrow, you can view the preceding picture.

[10-frame jump using the Jog dial]

• With each press of the bottom arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames ahead.
• With each press of the top arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames behind.

Playing movies

Display a picture with 🎨 on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial. Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 🎨 PLAY and press the right arrow. Press the OK button to start the movie. Press the OK button during the movie to pause it. Press it again to restart. Press the Menu button during the movie to stop it.

Picture data

Press the Info button to display the picture data for that frame for five seconds.

Index-display mode

Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding pictures. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select preceding pictures. Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dial to select the succeeding group of pictures. Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to select the preceding group of pictures. Press the Zoom lever toward T to display the currently selected picture in one frame.

Close-up display mode (3X inspection)

With each press of the Zoom lever toward T, the picture is enlarged 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, and 3X. Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X. Use the Jog dial to select the section of the picture to view. To select another picture, select 1X and move the Jog dial.

Slide-show

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ▶ and press the right arrow. Press the OK button to start the slide-show.

Connecting to a television

Recorded images can be viewed on a TV (PAL only). Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting.

Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output connector of the camera and the input connector of the TV. Turn on the TV. Set the Mode dial to ▶. Select a picture using the Jog dial.

Video cable Video output connector

Protection

Press the OK button to protect the currently displayed picture.

One-frame erase

Display the picture you want to erase and press the Erase button. Press the OK button with YES selected to erase the picture.

All-frame erase

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow to select 📋, and press the OK button to display 🏠 YES NO. Press the OK button again with YES selected to ease all the pictures in the card.

SOPHISTICATED FUNCTIONS

Autofocus

A/S/M

There are certain conditions where the autofocus may 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.

①Subjects 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.

②Subjects with no vertical lines

Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically, then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture.

③Subjects 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.

④ 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.

⑤ 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.

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Silhouette of a person sitting on a bench surrounded by vertical bars (no text or symbols)

Focus lock

A/S/M

Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway. Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway. Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture.

Manual focus

A/S/M

Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode. While looking at the LCD monitor, press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance. When the cursor is moved below 0.8 m, shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to save the setting.

Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting. Press the lever to W to choose wide-angle shooting.

Digital tele mode

P A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DIGITAL TELE. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the magnification. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

Note:

• This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode.
• The setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the LCD monitor is turned off.
• Images may be grainy in this mode.

Spot metering mode/Macro mode/Macro mode + Spot metering mode

P A/S/M

You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot/Macro button.

graph TD
    A["Digital ESP metering/Auto focus"] --> B["Spot metering mode"]
    B --> C["Macro mode"]
    C --> D["Shooting range: Approx 0.2 ~ 0.8m"]
    D --> E["Macro mode + Spot metering mode"]

Sequence mode

P A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE. Press the right arrow and press the top/bottom arrows to select or AF. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE. Press the right arrow and press the top/bottom arrows to select 🎨. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

Taking a picture using the selftimer

When the shutter is released, the Selftimer/Remote control signal lights for approx. 10 seconds then blinks for approx. 2 seconds before the picture is taken. To stop the activated selftimer, press the Menu button.

Taking a picture using the remote control

Compose the picture, aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera, then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to take a picture.

Panorama mode Ⓟ

Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select □ and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Select the connecting direction (right, left, up, down) using the Jog dial. Take pictures by overlapping the edges of the images. Press the Menu button to cancel the Panorama mode and Menu.

Exposure compensation Ⓓ A/S/M

Turn on the LCD monitor in the Record mode. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for + adjustment and the left arrow for – adjustment.

White balance Ⓟ A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select AUTO, ⚙ (Daylight), ⚠ (Overcast), ⚣ (Tungsten light) or ⚦ (Fluorescent). Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

ISO P A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the sensitivity. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ☐. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the recording mode. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

SHQ setup Ⓓ A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select SHQ SETUP, press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to make the selection. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

SQ setup Ⓓ A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select SQ SETUP, press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to make the selection. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

Rec view Ⓓ A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select REC VIEW, press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to make the selection. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

Index-display adjustment

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select ☐, press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to select the number. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

Sharpness

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select 📄, press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to make the selection. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

Meters/Feet selection

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP and press the right arrow. Press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows to select m/ft, press the right arrow and top/bottom arrows to make the selection. Press the left arrow to confirm the setting. Press the OK button twice.

Using the flash

Flash working range:

Wide-angle	Telephoto
Approx. 0.8 ~ 5.6 m	Approx. 0.2 ~ 3.8 m

Auto-flash

In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. 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".

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 subject's shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg. fluorescent 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.

Selecting the flash mode

With each press of the Flash mode button, the flash mode will switch from Auto-Flash to Ⓞ (Red-Eye Reducing Flash), ⏻ (Fill-In Flash) and ⚙ (Flash Off). If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire.

Slow shutter synchronization flash mode

A/S/M

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select \$SLOW. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select 1 or 2. Select 1 for capturing images at the beginning of the shutter release duration. The taillights of a moving car will have a forward streak. Select 2 for capturing images at the end of the shutter release duration. The taillights of a moving car will have a receding streak. When 2 is selected, the flash will fire a pre-flash before the regular flash. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

Extension flash

A/S/M

Place the flash as shown. Set the Mode dial to A/S/M, and turn on the extension flash. Select the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode. Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ☑. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the AUTO or ↗. When AUTO is selected, the flash will fire automatically when necessary. When ↗ is selected, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

Note:

• Available only in the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode.
- The extension flash may fire accidentally, depending on the circumstances.
- The automatic exposure is calibrated for the main flash only and may not work properly with the extension flash.
- With Exposure compensation, the amount of light can be changed for the main flash only.
- When shooting from a close distance, using the extension flash is not recommended to avoid over exposure.
- The Slow shutter synchronization flash mode can be used.

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Flash synchronization socket

PRINTING PICTURES

Print-reserve (card)

Display the picture you want to print, then press the Shutter release button. Press the right/left arrows on the Jog dial to select the number of pictures to be printed. Press the OK button. Repeat until all the selections are made.

Print-all (card)

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ☐. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. ☐ cancels all the settings made for Card-Print.

Date-print (card)

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ☑. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select TIME or DATE. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

Index-print (card)

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD INDEX. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

Printing with the P-300E/P-150E

By connecting the camera to the P-300E/P-150E printer with the direct connect cable, pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Connect the computer connector of the camera to the serial port of the printer with the provided RS-232C cable and conversion connector for Mac. Turn on the printer. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer (P-300E only), then press the DIRECT PRINT button on the printer to start printing.

P-300E Serial port Computer connector

Index-print (P-300E/P-150E)

Select the Index-Display mode. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer (P-300E only), then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

Close-up print (P-300E/P-150E)

Select the Close-Up display mode. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer (P-300E only), then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

Random print (P-300E)

Display the picture you want to print, then press the Shutter release button. Repeat until all the selections are made. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

All print (P-300E)

Press the Menu button, then press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Ⓜ. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

Cut print (P-300E/P-150E)

Display the picture you want to print. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 📄 or 📋. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer (P-300E only), then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

Mirror print (P-300E/P-150E)

Display the picture you want to print. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select 🔒. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer (P-300E only), then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

Date print (P-300E/P-150E)

Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ☑. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer (P-300E only), then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER

Computer system requirement

IBM PC/AT Compatibles

CPU	: Pentium or higher
System	: Windows 98/95/NT 4.0
Hard Disk Space	: At least 30MB for installation
RAM	: 16MB or more (Windows 98/95)24MB or more (Windows NT 4.0)
Connector	: RS-232C standard interface, D-SUB 9-pin connector
Monitor	: 256 colors or more, 640 x 480 pixels or more(32000 colors or more recommended)

Apple Macintosh

CPU	: Power Macintosh
System	: Mac OS 7.6.1 ~ 8.6
Hard Disk Space	: At least 30MB for installation
RAM	: 32MB or more (with 8MB or more for applications)
Connector	: Serial port, Mini DIN 8-pin connector
Monitor	: 256 colors or more, 640 x 480 pixels or more (32000 colors or more recommended)

Connecting to a personal computer

Use the appropriate connector according to your computer's platform.

- IBM PC/AT compatible

Connect the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the D-SUB 9-pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer.

DOS/V D-SUB 9-pin serial port Computer connector RS-232C PC serial cable

- Apple Macintosh or compatible

Attach the provided conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer, and then connect the RS-232C PC serial cable. (Turn off AppleTalk if connected to the printer port.)

The enclosed Macintosh conversion connector allows you to connect your camera to a Macintosh computer. It cannot be used to connect a Macintosh to a printer.

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    A["Macintosh"] --> B["Serial port"]
    B --> C["Conversion connector for Macintosh"]
    C --> D["Computer connector"]
    D --> E["RS-232C PC serial cable"]

Using apersonal computer

1. Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF.
2. Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer's serial port.
3. Remove the lens cap, and connect the cable to the camera's Computer connector.
4. Set the Mode dial on the camera to ▶.
5. Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer.

Installing provided software

By installing the provided software (CAMEDIA Master), you can download images to a computer via the serial cable and access the following functions. For installation and operation, refer to the software's online manual.

- Image download

Image download via the RS-232C cable, as well as support for adding/canceling Protection, picture erase, date set, and others.

- Image viewer

Single and Index display, Slide-Show, and easy image storage.

- Format exchange

Image rotation, format exchange and file renaming can be done from the index window.

- Image processing

Rotation ( 90^ clockwise, 90^ counterclockwise, 180^ , desired angle), changing the number of colors, size change, text insertion, and filtering (brightness, contrast, color balance, sharpness).

- Function support

[Panorama function]: Connection of images taken in the Panorama mode on the camera.

[Template function]: Joining of picture data with original Template images.

- Printing

Single print, Date print, Index print, Layout print (3/4/6 shots).

Transferring data from SmartMedia

PC card adapter

The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter.

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FlashPath floppydisk adapter

The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a 3.5" FDD, using the optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter.

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SmartMedia reader/writer

The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer (Windows 98/Mac OS 8.6) equipped with a USB port, using the optional SmartMedia Reader/Writer.

LCD monitor	Error
[5x5x4]NO CARD	There is no card in the camera. Insert a SmartMedia card.
[6x6x2]CARD FULL	No more photographs can be taken. Replace the SmartMedia, erase unwanted pictures, or transfer the data to a personal computer and free up space in the SmartMedia.
[6x7x6]WRITE-PROTECT	A write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or the card is for Display mode only. The camera cannot enter Record, Erase or Card format mode.
[6x8x1]CARD ERROR	The camera cannot enter Record, Display or Erase mode. If cleaning the connector does not help or if Card format mode cannot be entered, this card cannot be used and may be damaged.

Questions and answers

How long will the batteries last?

→ Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used. Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries quickly. Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save power. Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended.

How can I correct the clock in the camera that will be used to record the date on the image data?

→ Date adjustment is not made when the camera is shipped. You can adjust the date either from the camera or from the computer.

How should I store the camera?

→ Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it. After using it at the beach, wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out. Do not store in an area where mothballs are used. Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period.

Why do the subjects' eyes sometimes appear red in pictures?

→ This “red-eye phenomenon” occurs with all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting. Use of the Red-Eye Reducing Pre-Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon.

Can I use a filter or hood?

→ Olympus does not provide one.

Can I use an extension flash?

→ Yes you can. Please see our Internet home page (http://www.olympuseuropa.com).

Precautions

Caution concerning the flash

• Be careful when taking pictures at close range.
• Do not take pictures of people's faces (babies in particular) at close range. If the flash goes off too close to someone's eyes it may cause a loss of vision. In particular, when taking pictures of babies, be sure that the distance is at least 1 m.

Be careful when handling the unit

- Do not use in an unstable position. If you lose your balance, you might get hurt.

- Be careful that no foreign substance (dirt, rain, sand) can enter the unit, particularly when the battery cover or lens barrier is open, as it may cause damage.

- To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or vibration.

- This camera is not water-resistant. Do not put it in water, and be careful to protect it from rain, sea water, etc.

- Do not use the camera outside during a storm or when there is lightning.

- When replacing the batteries, make sure the power is OFF. If it is left ON, it may damage the internal circuits.

Storage environment

• To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, only store it where the temperature is -20 60^ and the humidity 10 90% .
• Do not store in humid places, as condensation may form and cause damage.
• To prevent injuries or accidents, keep the camera out of the reach of children.

Usage environment

• Do not use where there may be a large concentration of flammable or explosive gases, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
• To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, use it only if the temperature is 0 \~ 40°C and the humidity 30 \~ 90%.
• Do not move the camera suddenly from a hot to cold place, or vice versa. It may cause the formation of condensation inside the unit that may damage it. To prevent the formation of condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag, etc. to protect it and wait until the camera has reached the ambient temperature before taking it out.
• If used in low temperatures, the batteries will have a shorter life span than normal.

Points to verify before using the camera

• If taking particularly important pictures or if you have not used the camera for a long period, first confirm that it functions properly, or consult an Authorized Service Centre.
• We decline all responsibility concerning the loss of data, down time, loss of revenue or any other direct or indirect damage or claims caused by this camera.

Precautions when handling the batteries

To prevent leakage, fire, or damage, please read the instructions carefully and observe the following points:

• Do not heat or throw the batteries into a fire.
• Do not disassemble, modify or solder.
• Do not install with inverted polarity (+, -).
• Do not let metal objects touch the contacts. Do not store or carry loosely with necklaces or hairpins.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones, and do not use different types of batteries at the same time.
• Do not store them in humid places as they may corrode.
• Do not use if something seems to be wrong.

• Do not use if there is leaking, swelling, a rise in temperature, or any other abnormal condition.

• When using them for the first time, if there are signs of corrosion or if they are warm, please take them back to where they were bought.

• NEVER use any battery whose body is not fully covered by the insulating sheet or the sheet is torn as it may cause leak, fire or injury.

If there is a leak

• If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse with clean water, then seek medical attention immediately.
• If the liquid gets in contact with your skin or clothing, rinse with clean water.
• If the liquid has leaked inside the battery compartment, clean it carefully with a wet rag before inserting new batteries.

When the batteries are dead, take them out of the camera

- If old batteries are left inside the camera they may leak. If the camera is going into storage or if you intend not to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

Do not use in an airtight device

- If may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged.

Do not recharge alkaline or lithium batteries

- If you try to recharge them, it may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged.

Do not use or store in a hot place (e.g. inside a closed car on a hot and sunny day)

- If may shorten their service life. Store in a dry cool place protected from direct sunlight.

Keep out of the reach of children

• Make sure children do not take the batteries out when using the camera. If a child is going to use the camera, be sure to teach the child proper usage according to this manual.
• When disposing of old batteries, be sure to do so in accordance with all applicable regulations in your area.

Precautions on using accessories

• Be sure to use only the supplied accessories, or accessories recommended by the manufacturer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. For more information, please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

• Do not keep the AC adaptor connected when not using the camera, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.

• To prevent electric shock and damage, do not plug, connect or handle the AC adaptor with wet hands.

• Do not modify, bend forcibly, pull strongly, scratch, etc., or otherwise alter the AC adaptor power cord. Also, do not put heavy objects on the power cord, or place it close to a heat source as it may result in a fire or electric shock.

Notes on display and backlight

• The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the LCD monitor have a limited service life. If they begin to darken or flicker, contact your nearest service center.
• In cold conditions, the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly. To avoid this, keep the camera warm when using in cold temperatures. Backlight performance will return to normal under normal temperature conditions.
• When the color LCD monitor shows different pictures, some pixels may not change color and remain on or off. This phenomenon may be due to a lag in some circuits, but is considered to be within the normal operating tolerances of the LCD monitor. In addition, the brightness of the color LCD monitor may vary between pictures.

A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment.

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    A["SmartMedia"] --> B["Camera"]
    C["PC card adapter"] --> B
    D["SmartMedia reader/writer"] --> B
    E["MO drive"] --> F["Personal computer"]
    G["TV"] --> H["AC adapter"]
    I["Remote control"] --> J["Conversion lens adapter"]
    K["Tele Conversion lens"] --> L["Wide conversion lens"]
    M["Macro conversion lens"] --> N["Microcontroller"]
    O["Printer (P-330NE/P-330E)"] --> P["Printer (P-300E/P-150E)"]
    Q["Modem"] --> R["Modem"]
    S["Personal computer"] --> T["Personal computer"]
    U["Computer"] --> V["TV"]
    W["Camera"] --> X["Printer (P-300E/P-150E)"]
    Y["Microcontroller"] --> Z["Microcontroller"]

Compatibility of the picture data

• Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras.
• Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed or printed with this camera.

When taken with the C-2020ZOOM and displayed/printed with other models

Models	Display	Direct print*4
C-2500L		×
C-21
C-920ZOOM
C-2000ZOOM
C-900ZOOM	×	×
C-830L	×	×
C-840L	×	×
C-820L	×	×
C-420L	×	×
C-1400XL	×	×
C-1400L	×	×
C-1000L	×	×

When taken with other models and displayed/printed with the C-2020ZOOM

*1: Only the images taken in the SQ mode can be displayed. Close-up display is not available.
*2: Only the images taken in the SQ mode can be printed.
*3: Images taken in the TIFF mode cannot be printed.
*4: When connected to the P-300E/P-150E printer.

Important notice

Disclaimer of Warranty

Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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WARNING:

Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

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  • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

Specifications
Product type	: Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording System
Still	: Digital recording (JPEG/TIFF with “Design rule for Camera File system” support)
Movie	: QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory	: 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB
No. of storable pictures	: Approx. 1 shot (TIFF, 8MB)
	: Approx. 5 shots (SHQ, 8MB)
	: Approx. 16 shots (HQ, 8MB)
	: Approx. 13 shots (XGA-High, 8MB)
	: Approx. 38 shots (XGA-Normal, 8MB)
	: Approx. 32 shots (VGA-High, 8MB)
	: Approx. 82 shots (VGA-Normal, 8MB)
Erase	: One-frame erase / All-frames erase
Image pickup element	: 1/2 inch CCD solid-state image pickup
	: 2,110,000 pixels (gross)
Recording image	: 1600 x 1200 pixels (HQ/SHQ/TIFF modes)
	: 640 x 480 pixels (SQ mode/VGA)
	: 1024 x 768 pixels (SQ mode/XGA)
White balance	: Full auto TTL, Manual (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent)
Lens	: Olympus lens 6.5 ~ 19.5 mm, F2.0 ~ 2.8, 8 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 35 ~ 105 mm lens on 35 mm camera), aspherical glass
Photometric system	: Digital ESP metering system, Spot metering system
Exposure control	: Program auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
Aperture	: W : F2.0 ~ 11.0
	: T : F2.8 ~ 11.0
Shutter speed	: Used with mechanical shutter (Auto ISO setting)
Still	: 1 ~ 1/800 sec. (16 ~ 1/800 sec. with manual setting)
Movie	: 1/30 ~ 1/10000 sec.
Working range	: 0.2 ~ 0.8 m (Macro mode)
	0.8 m ~∞ (Standard mode)
Viewfinder	: Optical real image viewfinder (Autofocus mark/Backlighting correction mark), LCD monitor
LCD monitor	: 1.8" TFT color LCD display
No. of pixels	: Approx. 114,000 pixels
On-screen display	: Date/Time, Frame number, Protect, Recording mode, Battery check, Picture data, Menu, Random print, etc.
Battery charging time for flash	: Approx. 6 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries)
Flash working range	: W : Approx. 0.8 ~ 5.6 m
	: T : Approx. 0.2 ~ 3.8 m
Flash modes	: Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and backlight), Red-Eye Reducing Flash, Fill-In Flash (forced activation), Off (no flash)
Autofocus	: TTL system autofocus, Contrast detection system
Focusing range	: 0.2 m ~∞
Selftimer	: Electronic Selftimer with 12-sec. delay
Outer connectors	: AC adapter connector, Computer connector (RS-232C), Video output connector (PAL)
Date and time	: Recorded with picture data simultaneously
Automatic calendar system	: Up to 2030
Direct print (Direct print possible with optional printer)
	: Standard print, Index print, Close-Up print, Random print, Cut print, Mirror print, Date print, All print
Operating environment
Temperature	: 0 ~ 40°C (operation)– 20 ~ 60°C (storage)
Humidity	: 30 ~ 90 % (operation)10 ~ 90 % (storage)
Power supply	: This camera uses four AA nickel metal-hydride batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries.Do not use manganese batteries.AC adapter (optional)
Dimensions	: 107.5 (W) x 73.8 (H) x 66.4 (D) mm
Weight	: 305 g (without batteries/card)

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

PRÉPARATIFS

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Labeled diagram of a DSLR camera with numbered parts and a close-up view showing the button labeled 'PUSH'.

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45 - - 46 47

50 49 51 48 HQ 52 '99,12,23 21:56 32 55 54 53

F2.0 1/800 +2.0 60 59

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Appareil photo

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Câble vidéo

Étui antistatique

Bandoulière

OLYMPUS

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Line drawing of a car (no text or symbols)

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Silhouette of a person sitting on a bench surrounded by vertical bars (no text or symbols)

Mise au point

A/S/M

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Diagram of a DSLR camera with numbered parts and a close-up view of the main body.

SLOW MF SQ SHQ ISO BKT 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28

45 - - 46 47

48 49 50 51 52 HQ '99,12,23 21:56 32 55 54 53

F2.0 1/800 +2.0 60 59

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Kamera

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Trageriemen

OLYMPUS

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8 Power HSnd HSnd

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Simple line drawing of a hand pressing a block with sound waves above (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a classic sports car (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a striped panel with a small plant sprout emerging from the right side (no text or symbols)

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Silhouette of a mouse inside a vertical bar, no text or symbols visible

Schärfespeicher

P A/S/M

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