Olympus C-770 Reference Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA C-770 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC. - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 2
DIGITAL CAMERA C-770 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 3
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-770 Ultra Zoom RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 4
for the page titled "Viewing still pictures....124". Using the index g P.229 The index lists the camera's functions, parts and terms used in this manual in alphabetical order. When you come across a word in the manual that you do not understand or when you want to find a certain term, use the index - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 5
page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. See the reference pages for further details on how to use concerned. This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. 4 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 6
Composition of the manual Contents P.6 Names of parts P.12 Introduction of the camera's functions Getting started Using the menus editing pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Printing pictures Troubleshooting and other information Flash 4 P.61 Advanced shooting 5 P.73 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 7
Contents How to use this manual 3 Composition of the manual 5 Names of parts 12 Camera 12 Viewfinder and monitor indications 14 Memory gauge 17 Battery check 17 1 Getting started 18 Attaching the strap 18 Battery/card basics 19 Charging the battery 19 Card basics 20 Inserting and - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 8
to focus on 55 Recording movies 56 Zoom 58 Using the optical zoom 58 SUPER ZOOM - Using the super zoom 59 DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom 60 4 Flash 61 Flash shooting 61 Using the slow synchronization flash 67 Flash intensity control 68 External flash (optional 69 Using the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 9
pictures 100 FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures 102 Recording sound with still pictures 103 Recording sound with movies 104 Using commercially available external microphones 105 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure 106 Record mode 106 Still Picture Record Modes 106 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 10
128 Slideshow 129 Viewing movies 130 Editing movies 133 INDEX - Creating an index 133 EDIT - Editing a movie 135 Playback on TV All-frame erase 146 8 Useful functions 147 ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings 147 CUSTOM BUTTON 149 Setting the custom button 150 Using the custom - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 11
reservation 177 Trimming 180 Resetting print reservation data 182 10 Direct printing (PictBridge) 184 Using the direct printing function 184 Connecting the camera to a printer 185 Printing pictures 186 Easy printing 187 PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode 189 ALL PRINT mode 193 ALL INDEX mode - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 12
200 Troubleshooting 201 List of factory default settings 209 Modes and Shooting Functions 212 Camera maintenance 215 How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device 216 Specifications 217 Glossary of terms 219 List of menus 223 Index 229 Indications used in this manual - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 13
Names of parts Camera Remote control receiver gP.93 Zoom lever (W/T•GU) gP.58, 126, 127 Shutter button gP.51 Mode dial gP.47 Self-timer/Remote control lamp gP.92, 93 Flash gP.61 Hot shoe gP.69 Strap eyelet gP.18 Microphone gP.103, 104, 139 Speaker Lens 12 DC-IN jack gP.24 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 14
gP.145 Flash mode button (#) gP.61 Protect button (0) gP.143 Flash button gP.61 Card access lamp gP.51 QUICK VIEW button gP.125 Arrow pad (acbd) gP.34, 124 OK/Menu button (e) gP.34 Monitor button (f) gP.51 Power switch gP.25 Monitor g P.14, 51, 161 Tripod socket Battery compartment/card cover gP.21 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 15
F2.8 - F8.0 4 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 Exposure differential -3.0 - +3.0 5 Battery check e, f 6 Green lamp | 7 Flash stand-by # (Lights) Camera movement # (Blinks) warning/Flash charge 8 Macro mode & Super macro mode % Manual focus MF 9 Noise reduction O Ref. Page P.47 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 16
Names of parts Item 10 Flash mode 11 Flash intensity control 12 Drive 13 Self-timer Remote control 14 Sound record Indications !, #, P.51 18 Number of storable 30 still pictures Time remaining 00:36 19 AE lock AE memory B C 20 Spot metering n P.108 P.56 P.88 P.85 21 ISO 22 White balance - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 17
Names of parts zPlayback mode 12 345 HQ 2288*1712 0.0 '04.06.17 15:30 MPEG4 6 640 480 7 11 '04.06.17 15:30 13 00:00/00:20 14 Still picture Movie Item Indications 1 Battery check e, f 2 Switch frame J 3 Print reservation, < × 10 Number of prints Movie 4 Sound record 5 Protect n H 9 6 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 18
parts zMemory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording. Battery - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 19
1 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1. Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera. 4 Thread the end B • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 20
Battery/card basics Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-10B). Other types of batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to use the specified battery charger (LI-10C) to charge the battery before use. For more - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 21
the battery charger in a foreign country, be sure to use a travel converter that matches the wall outlet in the area the camera is being used. Please consult a travel agency for more information on travel converters. Card basics "Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 22
Inserting and removing the battery and card 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The power switch is set to OFF. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is not extended. 2 Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of A, then lift B 1 in the direction - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 23
extended period of time. • Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. • When the FULLTIME AF mode is turned on. • When connected to a computer or printer. Getting started Inserting a card Insert the card in the appropriate direction. • Insert - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 24
with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens. Note • Never open the battery compartment/card cover, or remove the card or the battery while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored. • Do not place a sticker or label on - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 25
Using an AC adapter (optional) An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 26
cap. 2 Slide the power switch to q, K or n. • The camera and the monitor turn on. • The mode in which the camera turns on varies depending on the position of the power switch. When the power is turned on in the shooting mode, the lens extends. 1 Mode dial Getting started Shooting modes K : For - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 27
movies or play back pictures regardless of the position of the mode dial. • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of non- operation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the 1 shutter button or zoom - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 28
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. Monitor indication Corrective action q NO CARD There is no card in the camera or the card is not - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 29
select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Slide the power switch to K to turn the camera on. • Set the mode dial to any - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 30
6 Press ac to select a language, then press e. 7 Press e again to exit the menu. 8 To turn the camera off, slide the power switch to OFF. Selecting a language ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt GO Power switch 1 Getting started e button 29 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 31
the date and time 1 Slide the power switch to K to turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial 1 Getting started 2 Press e. select X, then press d. • The green frame moves to the selected item. SEtUP CARD PIC CAM SEtUP CARD PIC CAM Arrow pad OK button ESP MODE MENU Top menu ALL RESEt PW ON/ - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 32
, press b. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. 2004 SELECt seconds. Power switch 10 To turn the camera off, slide the power switch to camera is left without the battery for approximately Note one day. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 33
to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. 1 Slide the power switch to K. • The camera and the monitor turn on. Power switch Mode dial Getting started 1 2 Press f. • The monitor turns off and the viewfinder turns on. 3 While looking through the viewfinder, slowly - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 34
the illustration. For the best results, hold camera so that flash is positioned higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 1 Getting started Top view Do not hold this part of the lens. • Clear pictures cannot be obtained if - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 35
menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This menu for h in K mode. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SEt CARD PIC CAMERA ESP DRIVE ISO A/S/M HI AF BKt 34 Tab ESP ESP OFF DRIVE ISO - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 36
use the menus 1 Press e to display the top menu, then press d. 2 Press ac to select a tab, then press d. Top menu ESP MODE MENU CAMERA tab SEt CARD PIC CAMERA d ESP ESP d OFF DRIVE ISO AUtO A/S/M b 2 c a Press b to return to the PICTURE tab tab selection screen. HQ WB AUtO SEt - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 37
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA ESP DRIVE ISO A/S/M OFF ca ESP DRIVE ISO A/S/M OFF • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. Note • If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to OFF. g"ALL RESET - Saving the camera - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 38
switch. In K mode, the menu that is displayed also varies depending on the position of the mode dial. zK mode h i j k l m o r p P DRIVE CARD SEtUP ESP MODE MENU 2 Using the menus (Factory default setting) DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 39
Shortcut menus zn mode DIGItAL ZOOM MODE MENU WB 2 DIGITAL ZOOM Using the menus Extends telephoto capability beyond maximum optical zoom. K P.60 Selects the image quality and resolution from MPEG4, SHQ, HQ and SQ. P.106 WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P. - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 40
SWItCH FRAME 2 Using the menus Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.129 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT Plays back movies. Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. Edits a movie. P.130 P.133 P.135 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.160 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 41
with red-eye reduction) and #SLOW2 (2nd curtain) when the flash mode is set to #SLOW (slow synchronization). NOISE REDUCTION Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures. DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom up to approximately 40× magnification. 40 P.85 P.90 P.95 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 42
SUPER ZOOM PICTURE tab K WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD tab CARD SETUP Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway. P.79 Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT). P.78 Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 43
when the power is turned on or off. P.167 2 REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card. P.162 SLEEP Sets menus. P.152 CUSTOM BUTTON Assigns a frequently used function to the camera's custom button. P.149 Sets the beep sound used for button - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 44
mode Mode Menus SEt CARD PIC CAMERA CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab ESP ISO FULLtIME AF FUNCtION ESP OFF AUtO ON OFF CAMERA tab 2 Using movies) Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie. P.104 REDUCE FLICKER Reduces the flickering that occurs when recording movies - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 45
tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. P.147 W Selects a language for on-screen display. P.28 Selects the picture and sound that are PW ON/OFF SETUP output when the power is turned on or off. P.167 2 FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING Changes - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 46
part of a picture and saves it as a new file. *2 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. P.140 P.141 CARD tab CARD SETUP Erases all image data stored on the card P.146, or format the card. 158 SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 47
Mode Menus SCREEN SETUP s X VIDEO OUT 2G 8 VOLUME Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 48
to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on. Mode dial Settingrelated modes 3 Shooting basics Situationrelated modes you to take still pictures using no special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. This is the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 49
a tripod. o Self-Portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed. 48 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 50
modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 51
priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according need to get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure. g"Manual shooting" (P.76) r My Mode Allows you to save your favorite settings as - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 52
the power switch to K. g"Power on/off" (P.25) • The monitor turns on. To shoot using the viewfinder, press f to turn the viewfinder on. Shutter button Mode dial Flash button 3 Shooting basics f button Power switch Card access lamp 2 Turn the mode dial and select a shooting mode. 3 Decide the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 53
Green lamp • When # lights after the flash has popped up, the flash is ready to fire. The flash fires automatically when the shutter button is pressed all the way. 5 Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 54
ZOOM - Using the digital zoom" (P.60) • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out Note blurred. • Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 55
the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus 3 on. • When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. HQ 2288 1712 Shooting basics AF target mark 2 Press the shutter button halfway until - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 56
lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. If the subject still cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. g"Manual focus" (P.83) The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 57
record mode, you can record a long movie in MPEG format. g"Record mode" (P.106) 1 Slide the power switch to n. g"Power on/off" (P.25) 3 • The monitor turns on. • The available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed. Zoom lever Shutter button Shooting basics 2 Decide the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 58
card memory, the remaining recording time (gP.109) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot. TIPS To record sound at the same time → Set R to ON. g"Recording sound with movies" (P.104) To use the zoom during movie recording → Set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. g"DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 59
In addition to the optical zoom, this camera is equipped with a super zoom and digital zoom for taking telephoto and wide-angle shots. You can increase the zoom magnification by combining the super zoom or digital zoom with the optical zoom. The super zoom and digital zoom cannot be used at the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 60
range HQ 2288 1712 The cursor turns orange when inside the super zoom field. 3 Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out. • When the zoom reaches 10× magnification, zoom adjustment stops. To zoom out further, keep pushing the zoom lever toward W. • Setting DIGITAL ZOOM to ON or changing the record - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 61
you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled. HQ 2288 1712 The cursor moves up and down on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification. The cursor turns orange when inside the digital zoom field. • Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy. Note 60 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 62
This camera is equipped with two flashes. The camera automatically selects which flash to fire depending on the zoom magnification. 1 Press the flash button. (c) • The flash pops up. (d) 2 Select a flash mode by repeatedly pressing #. Flash button 4 Shutter button c d Flash • The flash mode - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 63
Approx. 1.2 m to 5.2 m (3.9 ft. to 17 ft.) Function restrictions according to mode 4 Flash mode Mode h ijk lmo r* p P A SM Auto 9 9 99 − 9 Flash ! 9 9 99 − 9 # − 9 99 − 9 #SLOW1 − 9 99 9 9 #SLOW2 − 9 99 9 9 HSLOW1 − 9 99 − 9 $ 9 9 9 9 9 9 : Available, − : Not - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 64
red-eye reduction, fill-in flash). → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 65
bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon. 4 The subject's eyes appear red. Flash • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. Note • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 66
Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred. 1st curtain (front curtain) #SLOW1 Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 67
just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 68
Using the slow synchronization flash 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ #SLOW Æ #SLOW1, HSLOW or #SLOW2, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button 4 Flash SLO W NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF SLO - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 69
) c : Light emission is decreased by 1/3 EV each time you press the button. • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button 0.0 SLO W NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF • The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too fast. Note 68 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 70
of the arrow and attach the external flash. • For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to prevent it getting lost, and replace it on the camera when you have finished using the external flash. Hot shoe Shoe - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 71
Flash External flash (optional) 2 Turn on the external flash. • Set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO. • Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on. 3 Press # to set the flash mode. g"Flash shooting" (P.61) • If close-up pictures are overexposed, use the built-in flash. Note 4 70 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 72
be adjusted on commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and connect it to the camera. • For instructions on how to attach the 4 flash, refer to the manual for the external flash. Flash 2 Select M mode. Adjust the shutter - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 73
adjust the auto F value or ISO value on the external flash unit or calculate the distance in the manual mode and use it that way. (5) Use a flash whose illuminating angle covers the angle of view of the lens. However, in close-up photography with the lens on the wide setting, the bottom of the image - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 74
mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ A/S/M Æ A, S or M, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button 5 ESP DRIVE A ISO S A/S/M M Advanced shooting 73 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 75
aperture value. appears: The image is underexposed. Press c to decrease the aperture value. Aperture range:Toward W : f2.8 to f8.0 Toward T : f3.7 to f8.0 • When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the slowest shutter speed is fixed at the level at which # lights. g (P.63) Note 74 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 76
: The image is underexposed. Press c to set a slower shutter speed. Shutter speed range: 1" to 1/1000 • Shutter speeds that can be set differ according to the flash setting. Note 75 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 77
Manual shooting 1 Select M mode. g"A/S/M mode" (P.73) x AE Lock/ Custom button 2 Use the arrow pad currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera is displayed. • If the exposure differential appears in red, it indicates that the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 78
save up to 4 different patterns. g"MY MODE SETUP" (P.155) 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ r 1/2/3/4 Æ MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 4, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) you are using can be saved, the zoom saved may not be the same as the one being used. Note Advanced shooting 77 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 79
MODE Æ iESP or SPOT, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 5 • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION AF AREA iESP SPOt • In n mode and when h is selected in K mode, the AF MODE is - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 80
the lens movie recording. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ FULLTIME AF Æ ON, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. 5 Arrow pad OK button SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Advanced shooting SLO W NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF OFF ON • Battery - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 81
. g"AF MODE - Changing the focus range" (P.78) 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ AF AREA, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 5 3 Use the arrow pad AF AREA is not available when the super zoom or digital zoom is set to ON. Note • The location of the AF target mark cannot be saved. - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 82
Focusing applications AF LOCK - Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. 1 Register the AF lock function on x. g"Setting the custom button" (P.150) x AE Lock/ Custom button Advanced shooting 5 2 Position the AF target mark on the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 83
F2.8 AF MEMORY HQ 2288 1712 AF lock was canceled. → Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AF LOCK. AF LOCK will be canceled. → The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off. • The focus may be compromised by operating the zoom after setting - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 84
focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. 1 Hold down e for more than 1 second. 2 When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF. Arrow pad OK button 5 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 85
distance selection screen. 2 Press d to select AF, then press e. • Manual focus is canceled. 5 TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance ac while watching the monitor. • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be changed. - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 86
1 In the top menu, select ESP/5 Æ 5 and press e. • In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ ESP/5 Æ 5. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 5 Arrow pad OK button Advanced shooting 85 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 87
Metering MULTI METERING 1 When using the camera in the A/S/M mode, multi-metering is not available in the M press e. • In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ ESP/5 Æ MULTI. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Advanced shooting • Press e again to exit - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 88
) → After metering in Step 3, hold down x for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory. The multi-metering exposure is canceled. → If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in step 3, the multi-metering - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 89
metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sky in the frame and take the picture. 5 Advanced shooting 1 When using the camera in the A/S/M mode, AE lock is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. g"A/S/M mode" (P.73) x AE Lock/ Custom button • If - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 90
is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory. AE lock was canceled. 5 → Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AE lock. Doing so will cancel AE lock. → The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off. Advanced shooting • AE lock is not - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 91
is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position optimal exposure, the picture will turn out well. g"Spot metering" CAMERA Æ & Æ &. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. • You cannot select & in manual focus mode. Set to AF. g"Manual - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 92
made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ & Æ %. g"How to use the menus" manual focus. g"Manual focus" (P.83) Advanced shooting • During super macro shooting, zoom is not available. • During super macro shooting, the built-in flash is not available. You Note can use an external flash - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 93
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. 1 Select Y by - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 94
. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. 2 Select < by repeatedly pressing Z. • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 95
control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again. → The battery in the remote control device is running low. Replace with a new battery. g"How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device" (P.216 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 96
g"Auto bracketing" (P.96) Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting 5 Advanced shooting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DRIVE Æ j, i or k, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Arrow pad OK button In the top menu, select DRIVE Æ j, i or - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 97
Sequential shooting 2 Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA ESP DRIVE ISO A/S/M HI AF BKt Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 98
is not possible in M mode. • The built-in flash and external flash do not fire in 7 mode. • In modes other camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how much battery power remains. • If there is not enough space available on the card - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 99
of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Advanced shooting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ PANORAMA, and press - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 100
• You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. The part of the previous picture where the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards. Note • Your computer's memory may - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 101
as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when played back Advanced shooting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ 2 IN 1, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 5 • The 2 IN 1 picture mode is set. 2 Take the first shot. • The subject will be - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 102
the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved. • Operating the mode dial will exit 2 IN 1 picture mode. • If the camera enters sleep mode after the first shot, 2 IN 1 picture mode will be canceled. 5 101 Advanced shooting - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 103
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION AF AREA OFF BLACK&WHItE SEPIA WHItE BOARD BLACK BOARD TIPS Letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD. → Use exposure compensation. g"Exposure compensation" (P.112) • When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 104
When recording starts, turn the camera microphone towards the source of the sound you want to record. • The BUSY bar is displayed during recording. Shutter button Arrow pad 5 OK button Advanced shooting Microphone TIPS • H appears when still pictures and movies - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 105
recording may not be possible if there is insufficient space in the card memory. Recording sound with movies 5 Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. Advanced shooting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ R Æ ON, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 2 Recording starts at - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 106
Set the camera's sound recording function to ON to record sound. • See the following pages for details. g"Recording sound with still pictures" (P.103) g"Recording sound with movies" (P.104) g"Recording sound" (P.139) TIPS • For more details on supported external microphones, refer to the Olympus Web - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 107
can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing the number of remaining pictures and remaining recording time for the card, see the table on P.108. Still Picture Record Modes only takes up part of the screen. 106 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 108
When ENLARGE SIZE is selected, the actual 4 million pixels used by this camera can be increased to the equivalent of approx. 8 million pixels (3200 7) are not available. Note Movie Record Modes zMPEG4 If you select MPEG4 in n mode, you can record long movies. As movies are recorded at 30 frames - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 109
remaining recording time is also displayed on the monitor when a card is in the camera. Adjusting the image quality and exposure HQ 2288 1712 Number of storable still pictures Record mode Resolution Com- File pression format Memory capacity in no. of shots 16MB With sound Without sound 2288 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 110
change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased. • If movies are shot with VIDEO OUT set to PAL and the AV cable connected, the movie recording time will differ from the time listed in the Movie Record Modes table. Selecting a record mode 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 111
640 × 480. g Go to Step 4. In the top menu, press b to select K, then press ac to select MPEG4, SHQ, HQ or SQ. g Go to Step 4. DIGItAL ZOOM MODE MENU WB 2 Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d. 6 3 Press ac to select the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 112
Press e again to exit the menu. 6 Arrow pad OK button SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Adjusting the image quality and exposure ESP DRIVE ISO A/S/M AUtO 64 100 200 without a flash, the sensitivity automatically increases, otherwise the shutter speed will be reduced, possibly resulting in camera movement and - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 113
when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the 6 TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these in M mode. g"Manual shooting" (P.76) Note • If the flash is used, the image - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 114
35) In the top menu, press c to select WB. Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to select AUTO, PRESET or V according to the 6 SEt CARD PICtURE CAM shooting conditions. WB AUtO AUTO PRESET V Press e. Press e again to exit PRESEt SHARPNESS the menu. Press d to display the next selection screen - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 115
To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance. 1 Display V screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 116
until the menu disappears. • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained back the picture and check the colors on the monitor. • When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO, colors may appear - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 117
White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ >, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. Arrow pad 2 The - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 118
MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ SHARPNESS, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to adjust the SEt CARD PICtURE CAM sharpness between +5 and -5. • To increase the sharpness (+) : Press a. The image contours are WB 6 emphasized, making the image appear sharper and - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 119
Æ PICTURE Æ CONTRAST, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Arrow pad OK button 6 2 Press ac to adjust the contrast between +5 and -5. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM • To increase the contrast (+) : Press a. The light and dark WB areas are defined more clearly, making the image look crisper. • To - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 120
MENU Æ PICTURE Æ SATURATION, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to adjust the SEt CARD PICtURE CAM saturation between +5 and -5. SAtURAtION • To increase the saturation (+) : Press a. Colors become darker 6 and more intense. • To reduce the saturation - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 121
illustrate the effects of noise reduction. They are not actual pictures. Adjusting the image quality and exposure 6 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ NOISE REDUCTION Æ ON or OFF, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button • Noise - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 122
REDUCE FLICKER This function reduces the flickering that may appear on the monitor when recording movies under fluorescent light. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ REDUCE FLICKER Æ ON, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button • - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 123
display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. Ex: When a histogram is displayed in P mode HQ 6 When the image is bright The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the AF target mark. When the image is dark HQ HQ If the peak - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 124
Histogram display 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ u Æ ON or OFF, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Arrow pad OK button 1 In the top menu, select histogram displayed during playback. • A histogram may not appear when you play back pictures shot on another camera. 123 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 125
the power switch to q. g"Power on/off" (P.25) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Power switch picture 10 frames ahead. Playback • If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the camera enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off. Note 124 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 126
Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW. 1 Press the QUICK VIEW button in the shooting mode. • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Shutter button Playback 7 2 Press the QUICK VIEW button - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 127
3, 3.5 or 4 times. 1 Select the still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. Zoom lever 2 Pull the zoom lever toward T (U). • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is displayed, you can - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 128
the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g"Selecting the number of pictures" (P.128) 1 In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward W (G). • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. b : Moves to the previous frame. d : Moves to the next frame. a : Jumps to the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 129
. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ G Æ 4, 9 or 16, and press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 7 SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY Arrow pad OK button VIDEO OUt 4 9 VOLUME 16 Playback 128 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 130
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. 1 Select a still picture, for a long period of time. If batteries are used, the Note camera will enter the sleep mode after about 30 minutes and stop the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 131
. g"Viewing still pictures" (P.124) Arrow pad OK button 7 Playback 2 Press e. • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. 4 Press ac to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press e. • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 132
the normal speed. e : Pauses the movie and displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu. 5 Press e. • The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again. MOVIE%PLAYBACK PLAYBACK FRAME BY FRAME Plays back the movie FRAME%BY%FRAME CAPtURE manually one frame at a time. EXIt - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 133
create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card. • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the movie from the card. Reading of movies may take considerable time. Do 7 not open the battery compartment/ card cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as this - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 134
Select INDEX gP.133 • Select EDIT gP.135 Arrow pad OK button 7 Playback MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU SWItCH FRAME INDEX - Creating an index 3 Press ac to select INDEX, then press e. • When there is insufficient card memory, a warning screen appears and the display returns to the setting screen - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 135
GO and press e. 6 Press ac to select OK, then press e. 00:36 00:36 INDEX • The 9 frames extracted from the movie OK appear as an index display, then the RESEt 7 camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. CANCEL • If you want to select different frames - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 136
. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card. EDIT - Editing a movie 3 Press ac to select EDIT, then press e. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIt CANCEL SELECt GO 4 Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the part you want to keep 00:00 00:36 and - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 137
with sound which were taken with another digital camera. 7 Note • You cannot select NEW FILE if there is insufficient memory space on the card. • You cannot create an index or edit a movie when the movie is played back setting SWITCH FRAME to 0. • Movies shot in MPEG4 format are edited in 0.5-second - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 138
audio input (white) terminals. Connector cover AV cable A/V OUT jack (MONO) 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. 3 Slide the power switch to q to turn the camera on. 7 • The last picture taken - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 139
y Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise 15:30 • The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures being played with 0, Note pictures that have been edited on - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 140
35) Arrow pad OK button 3 Press d to display START. 4 Turn the camera microphone toward the sound you want to record and press e to start recording. sound when there is insufficient card memory (the "CARD FULL" message is displayed). • Sound recording may pick up camera noises, such as button - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 141
the picture as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a Zoom lever Arrow pad OK button 640*480 320*240 CANCEL EXIt SELECt GO • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC, or when there Note is insufficient memory space on the card - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 142
Press acbd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size. The trimming frame changes from The BUSY bar is displayed during OK trimming. After the image is saved, the RESEt camera returns to the playback mode. • The trimmed picture is stored as a separate picture - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 143
is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or Note when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. • If a trimmed picture is printed out, it - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 144
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play back only protected pictures. g"SWITCH FRAME - Playing back only protected pictures" (P.144) Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function. 1 Use - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 145
FRAME Æ 0, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) • Only protected pictures are played back. • When ALL is selected, all pictures stored in the card are played back. Arrow pad OK button 7 • Images selected from 0 and played back are protected and cannot be erased. To erase a picture, press 0 to - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 146
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Pictures played back with 0 cannot be deleted.g"SWITCH FRAME - - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 147
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CARD Æ CARD SETUP and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Playback 2 Press ac to select R ALL ERASE, then press e. 7 3 Press ac to select YES, then press e. • - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 148
and the record mode is changed to SQ1, the record mode returns to the default factory setting (HQ) when the camera is turned on again. The settings made before the power is turned off are saved. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ ALL RESET Æ OFF or ON, and press e. g"How to - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 149
112 AF MODE iESP R (still pictures) OFF R (movies) OFF P.78 P.103 P.104 FLASH MODE AUTO w 0.0 P.61 SUPER ZOOM OFF P.68 FUNCTION OFF P.59 P.102 AF/MF DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.60 INFO OFF P.160 FULLTIME AF OFF P.79 * This sets whether the monitor turns on or not when the camera is turned - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 150
below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used default setting) AF LOCK 5 & DRIVE ISO A/S/M #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE FUNCTION INFO u K WB R (still pictures) SUPER ZOOM - - ESP, 5 OFF, &, % o, j, i, k, 7 AUTO - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 151
CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 2 Press ac to select a function, then press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. 8 Arrow pad OK button CUStOM BUttON AE LOCK AF LOCK ESP SELECt GO - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 152
Using the custom button CUSTOM BUTTON 1 Press x. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. x AE Lock/ Custom button Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button HQ - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 153
DRIVE P.95 AF AREA P.80 ISO A/S/M r1/2/3/4 w 8 #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION P.111 P.73 P.77 P.68 P.67 P.120 INFO u K WB > SHARPNESS P.160 P.122 P.106 P.113 P.116 P.117 DIGITAL ZOOM P.60 CONTRAST P.118 FULLTIME AF AF MODE P.79 SATURATION P.78 R (still pictures) P.119 P.103 PANORAMA P.98 SUPER - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 154
Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. SHORT CUT MODE MENU 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ SHORT CUT, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 2 Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d. 3 Press ac to - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 155
SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. 1 Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu. 2 Press a b or c to select the shortcut menu. • The monitor jumps - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 156
Ref. Page P/A/S/M/S-Prg P P.47 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.60 F No F 2.8 P.74 FULLTIME AF OFF P.79 SHUTTER F LCD *1 ZOOM *2 1/1000 0.0 ON 38mm P.75 SUPER ZOOM OFF P.59 REDUCTION *1 This will set the monitor to ON or OFF when the camera is turned on. *2 In r mode, available zoom positions - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 157
to select the type of setting, then press d. CURRENT Saves the current camera settings. RESET Restores the factory default settings. CUSTOM Saves settings one by 4 Press ac to select SET, then press e. • The current camera settings are saved in the selected MY MODE. Arrow pad OK button MY - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 158
Step 2 appears. • Press e again to exit the menu. • Although the settings you are using can be saved, the zoom position you are currently using may not be saved. The zoom position will be Note the closest of the 5 zoom settings in MY MODE to the position currently being used. Useful functions 157 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 159
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 160
BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO BUSY • Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note Open the battery compartment/card cover. Remove the battery. Connect or disconnect the AC adapter - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 161
full amount of Arrow pad OK button shooting information on the monitor (ON). • To turn INFO off, press e to display the top menu and press b again. Ex. When INFO is OFF • If the picture has been taken with a different camera, setting INFO to ON in q mode may still not display all the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 162
Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ s, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) Arrow pad 2 Press ac to adjust the OK button brightness while looking in - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 163
the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately. The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded. 1 In the top - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 164
stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. and the monitor turns off. • If a slideshow lasts more than 30 minutes, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and the monitor - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 165
also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. 1 In the top menu, select MODE 2 Select 1 or 2 and press d. Then select LOW or HIGH and press e. • To turn off the beep sound, select OFF and press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 166
MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ SHUTTER SOUND, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 2 Select 1 or 2 and press d. Then select LOW or HIGH and press e. • To turn off the shutter sound, select OFF and press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button SHUttER SOUND OFF LOW HIGH SELECt GO - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 167
VOLUME - Playback volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume of the sound generated when the power is turned on or off. There are 5 levels to choose from. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ VOLUME, and press d. g"How to - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 168
can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power is turned on and off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. g"SCREEN GO there is no picture registered, nothing is displayed when the power is turned on or off. 8 Useful functions 3 Press ac to select SOUND, - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 169
register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered GO • You cannot register pictures and movie frames that cannot be played back on this camera. Note 168 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 170
best for you when transferring images to a PC. File name settings RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file number returns to No. 0001. This method is useful when grouping files on - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 171
0 even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one. PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust BUSY Useful functions • If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1. Note 170 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 172
Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. ft At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches. 1 In the top menu, select - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 173
) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button TIPS TV video signal types & main regions Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. NTSC Japan, Taiwan, Korea, North America 8 PAL European countries, China Useful functions 172 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 174
with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 175
DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. • If there is not enough space in the card memory, you may not be able to enter the reservation data. CARD FULL will be displayed. • You can make DPOF print reservations - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 176
top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PLAY Æ - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 177
All-frame reservation 5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 178
, select MODE MENU Æ PLAY Æ - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 179
Single-frame reservation 5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size. END MORE The print reservation data is set and the screen CANCEL proceeds to Step 6. Single-frame reservation menu SINGLE PRINT Sets single- - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 180
Single-frame reservation zTrim the picture g"Trimming" (P.180) 8 After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data and trimming the picture, press e to 2 HQ complete the print reservations and return to the screen in Step 4. • The < icon appears on the displayed picture. '04.06.10 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 181
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only press e. 2 Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size. The trimming - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 182
Trimming 4 Press ac to select OK, then press e. OK Saves the current trimming size OK and returns to the single-frame RESEt reservation screen. CANCEL RESET Sets a new trimming size. Æ Go to Step 2. SELECt GO CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 183
and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.35) 2 Press ac to select RESET, then press e. • If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does not appear. Arrow pad OK button PRINt%ORDER%SEttING PRINt%ORDERED RESEt KEEP EXIt SELECt GO 9 3 Press b to return - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 184
Æ - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 185
PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is PictBridge? ... It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. < STANDARD ... All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. Selecting - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 186
the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera's USB connector. Direct printing (PictBridge) Connector cover 3 Slide the power switch to q to turn the camera on. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 187
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridgecompatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is sizes etc., vary depending on the printer you use. Please consult with the services of your printer's manufacture or to the printer manual. Direct printing (PictBridge) 10 186 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 188
Printing pictures Easy printing The method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected picture is printed without the date, time or file name. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen (P.186), press ac to select PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Arrow - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 189
Printing pictures 5 Press ac to select OK, then press e. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select CANCEL and press e. The PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed. • When printing is finished, the screen returns to Step 4. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 and print all the pictures you want to print. - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 190
mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Printing pictures Zoom lever Arrow pad 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. • PRINT mode: Go to Step 3. • MULTI PRINT mode: Go to Step 4. • When the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 191
Printing pictures 5 Press bd to select the picture you want to print. • Turn the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index format. You can also select the pictures you want to print from the index. SELECt PRINt SINGLE - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 192
select WITH, pictures are printed with the date and time. FILE NAME ( ) If you select WITH, pictures are printed with the file name. P Crops part of a recorded picture so that only the enlarged section is printed. g"Trim the picture" (P.197) • DATE and FILE NAME are not available in MULTI - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 193
Printing pictures 8 Print the pictures. • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. PRINt OK OK Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. CANCEL CANCEL SELECt GO • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 194
Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to < STANDARD. Go to - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 195
Printing pictures 6 Print the pictures. • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. PRINt OK OK Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. CANCEL CANCEL SELECt GO • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 196
Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt GO 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 197
Printing pictures 4 Print the pictures. • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. OK Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. CANCEL PRINt OK CANCEL SELECt GO • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 198
when the maximum or minimum size is reached. • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears. Press ac to select RESET, then press e. Zoom lever Arrow pad OK button Direct printing (PictBridge) 2 Press e. 3 Press ac to select OK, then press e. GO OK Saves the current trimming size - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 199
1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select b. • The message is displayed. EXIt SELECt GO TURN OFF THE POWER 2 Slide the power switch to OFF to turn the camera off. Direct printing (PictBridge) 3 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 10 4 Remove the USB cable from the printer. Power switch 198 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 200
setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not Disconnect the camera NO CONNECTION connected to the printer correctly. and connect it again correctly. NO PAPER - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 201
is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. The battery Close the battery compartment/card compartment/card cover cover. is open. The card is - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 202
, download important images to a PC. P.145 The battery ran out of power during shooting or while the images were being written to the card. (Monitor turns off or the battery check indicator blinks.) Charge the battery. (Wait until the card access lamp turns off when flashing.) P.19 The memory - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 203
left for one day with the with the battery removed. battery removed, the date/time setting is canceled. Set the date/time again. P.19, 30 The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. ALL RESET is set to ON. Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 204
* on the lens. Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot. Turn the camera off and wait until it dries before turning it on again. P.83, 54 - The monitor goes off. The camera is in the sleep mode. Operate the camera (press the shutter button or turn the zoom lever - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 205
in the auto bracketing mode. Set another mode in the DRIVE menu. P.96 The camera is in the movie mode. The flash does not fire in the movie mode. Slide the power switch to K. P.56 FUNCTION is set to The flash does not fire in the BLACK/WHITE BLACK/WHITE BOARD. BOARD mode. P.102 Super - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 206
in a lighting condition requiring use of the flash. Press the flash button to make the flash pop up. Camera movement occurs easily with slower shutter speeds. Use a tripod, or set the flash to AUTO. P.61 The lens was dirty. Clean the lens. Use a commercially available blower blush and then - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 207
white in the picture, or shoot using the fill-in flash mode. P.61 The white balance setting Adjust the white balance according to the is wrong. light source. P.113 Part of the picture is too dark. The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your blocked by your finger or fingers - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 208
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page Halation produces pictures on NO PICTURE appears on the monitor. - the card. Record pictures. There is a problem with Refer to "Error codes". the card. P.200 The camera is connected The monitor does not function when the AV - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 209
's instruction manual or - support PictBridge. contact the manufacturer. The camera is not recognized by the PC. The USB driver has not been installed. The camera has not been turned on. It is necessary to install the USB driver for Windows 98/98SE. For installation instructions, see "DIGITAL - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 210
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. zShooting mode F No F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 Zoom 38mm LCD F FLASH ON 0.0 K : AUTO (S, M: #SLOW) n :$ AF/MF Z 5 & DRIVE AF OFF ESP OFF o BKT ±1.0 EV, 3 ISO p r1/2/3/4 w #SLOW NOISE - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 211
List of factory default settings R (still pictures) R (movies) SUPER ZOOM K TIFF SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION REDUCE FLICKER REC VIEW SLEEP FILE NAME m/ft SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON SHUTTER SOUND OFF OFF - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 212
ON/OFF SETUP s X VIDEO OUT 8 ON ENGLISH 1 NORMAL Y-M-D 2004.01.01 00:00 NTSC or PAL* 1-LOW * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. Miscellaneous 11 211 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 213
depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. 11 Miscellaneous Mode Function h p Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - SUPER ZOOM - AF MODE - FULLTIME AF - AF AREA - Manual focus - AUTO ! FLASH MODE # - #SLOW1 - HSLOW - #SLOW2 - $ w - #SLOW - n - MULTI - AEL - AF LOCK - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 214
Mode Function h BKT - PANORAMA - 2 IN 1 - BLACK&WHITE - FUNCTION SEPIA - WHITE BOARD - BLACK BOARD - R (still pictures) - R (movies) K ISO - F - WB - > - SHARPNESS - CONTRAST - SATURATION - NOISE REDUCTION REDUCE FLICKER INFO - u - ALL RESET - W - PW ON/OFF - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 215
Modes and Shooting Functions Mode K Function h ijk lmo p ASM P n MY MODE SETUP - 9 - FILE NAME - 9 PIXEL MAPPING - 9 s - 9 X 9 m/ft - 9 - VIDEO OUT - 9 SHORT CUT - 9 - CUSTOM BUTTON - 9 - 8 - 9 SHUTTER SOUND - 9 - 9 : Available - : Not available *1 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 216
use Turn off the camera and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the battery. zCleaning the camera 1 Turn off the camera. (g P.25) 2 Remove the battery. (g P.21) (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 217
Camera maintenance How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device 1 Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. 2 Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. With the battery facing up, remove the old battery and insert a - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 218
with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format Movie : MPEG-4, QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 - 512 MB) Resolution - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 219
) Power supply : Only an Olympus LI-10B lithium-ion battery AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional) Dimensions : 104.5 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 68.5 mm (D) (4.1" × 2.4" × 2.7") (excluding protrusions) Weight : 300 g (0.68 lb.) (without battery and card) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 220
"depth of field". DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. 219 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 221
images. Photographs (images) shot using this 11 camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 222
A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). Synchro Terminals Terminals on an external flash unit for connecting it - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 223
by software programs for scanners and graphics applications. This camera uses TIFF in an uncompressed format. TTL (Through-The-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an external flash - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 224
List of menus zK mode (h) Top menu DRIVE K X CARD SETUP Setting o, j, i, k SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 YES, NO Ref. Page P.95 P.106 P.30 P.158 Miscellaneous 11 223 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 225
Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA Function ESP/5 & DRIVE*1 ISO A/S/M*2 r1/2/3/4*3 w #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION*4 DIGITAL ZOOM*6 FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA *7 2 IN 1 FUNCTION 11 Miscellaneous PICTURE CARD AF AREA INFO u*5 R (still pictures) SUPER ZOOM K WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 226
List of menus zK mode (i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/P) Top menu MODE MENU Tab SETUP Function ALL RESET*8 W PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON 8 SHUTTER SOUND 5 K & *1 Not available in m mode. *2 Only available in p modes. *3 Only - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 227
List of menus zn mode Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA PICTURE CARD SETUP Miscellaneous DIGITAL ZOOM K 11 WB Function ESP/ 5 & ISO FULLTIME AF FUNCTION R REDUCE FLICKER > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X VIDEO OUT 8 Setting ESP, 5 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 228
List of menus zq mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP Function < u R Q P CARD SETUP ALL RESET W m INFO SWITCH FRAME PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 VOLUME Setting Ref. Page P.173 OFF, ON P.122 START P.139 640 × - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 229
List of menus zq mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU Tab CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO SWITCH FRAME Function CARD SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 VOLUME MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT Setting ALL ERASE, FORMAT OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO PORTUGUES, Ref. - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 230
113 Auto-flash 64 AV cable 137 B Battery 19 Battery check 17 Battery compartment/card cover 13, 21 Beep sound 8 164 BLACK & WHITE 102 BLACK BOARD 102 C Camera movement warning . . .52, 63 CAPTURE 132 Card 20 Card access lamp 13, 52 Card check 27 CARD SETUP 158 CCD 219 Charger 19 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 231
Portrait shooting k 48 Landscape shooting l 48 Language W 28 Lens 12 Lens cap 18, 25 Lens cap string 18 Lithium ion battery 19 M Macro mode shooting 90 Manual focus MF 83 Manual shooting M 50, 76 Measurement Unit m/ft (meters/feet 171 Memory gauge 17 Metering 85 Microphone 12, 103, 105 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 232
touch white balance V . . 114 Optical zoom 58 P PAL 172, 221 PANORAMA 98 PictBridge Recording sound with movies R 104 Recording sound with still pictures R 103 Red-eye reduction flash ! . . 102 Sequential shooting j 95 SHARPNESS N 117 Shoe cover 69 Shooting mode 25, 47 SHORT CUT 152 Shortcut - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 233
/Shutdown screen 26 Strap 18 Strap eyelet 12, 18 Sunny day 5 114 Super macro shooting 91 SUPER ZOOM 59 SWITCH FRAME 144 White balance adjustment 116 WHITE BOARD 102 X xD-Picture Card 20 Z Zoom lever . . . .12, 56, 58, 126, 127 T Taking still pictures 51 TIFF 106, 110, 222 Top menu 34 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 234
: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 235
DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 236
Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual Olympus representative. It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information contained in this manual, - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 237
Windows INDEX Flowchart 4 Identifying the OS 6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP 8 Macintosh (OS 9/X 23 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users 31 3 Macintosh - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 238
USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 239
Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals. • QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on the provided software CD. • If you want to - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 240
Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows 1 Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. When the "My computer" icon is - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 241
"OK" to close the window. Identifying the OS If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to "Installing the USB driver for Windows 98" ( p.9). Users running Windows Me/2000/XP p.11 Users running other OS p.31 Mac OS (Macintosh) Select "About This Computer" from the Apple menu on the menu bar. A window - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 242
out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 243
the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in driver. Proceed to "Connecting the camera to the computer" ( p.11). 1 Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click "USB Driver". If the USB driver - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 244
98/98 SE) 3 Click "Continue". The installation of the USB driver will start. 4 Click "OK" to restart your computer and the installation is complete. 5 When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click "Close" and remove the CD-ROM - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 245
of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. 3 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 246
Windows Connecting the camera to the computer 4 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button or button. Lens barrier button or button Power switch Mode - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 247
" to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user's guide. When the camera is connected to the computer, none - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 248
. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another "Removable Disk". If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly. Turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and connect again, or proceed to "Confirming the USB driver is installed" ( p.15 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 249
is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. 1 Open "My Computer" and double-click the "Control Panel" icon. For users running Windows XP, open "Control Panel" from the "Start - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 250
Windows Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that "OLYMPUS Digital Camera" is in the "Universal Serial Bus Controller" category. If you cannot find the "OLYMPUS Digital Camera", turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 251
that the AC adapter is correctly connected or that the batteries are not running low. the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures stored on the card on the monitor of your digital camera. 3 Double-click the "Dcim" folder. 17 - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 252
Windows Downloading images to your computer 4 Double-click the "100olymp" folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.jpg" are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) ( - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 253
image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 254
" ( p.21). Windows 98 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the selftimer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model. Refer to your - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 255
models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. Lamp Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off. If the lamp is not flashing, then the cable can - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 256
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 2 Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" Hardware" window appears. 4 When a message appears, click "OK". 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows If the window returns the following message when you - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 257
accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. If you are running Mac OS X, the connection to the computer and downloading the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 258
of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. 3 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 259
and an "Untitled" icon appears on the desktop. If you cannot find this icon, turn off the camera and connect again. Mac OS X When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software automatically launches. p.29 When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 260
(the AC adapter is not properly connected or the battery power is low) the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures on the monitor of your camera. the USB cable (the camera is not properly connected to the computer by the USB - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 261
Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.JPG" are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) File name (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 262
Downloading software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 263
"File > Close" and exit the Apple Image Capture software. At this time, the camera is indicated as "unlabeled". If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or may have other problems. 29 Macintosh - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 264
models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. Lamp Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off. If the lamp is not flashing, then 4 the cable can - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 265
connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your - Olympus C-770 | Reference Manual - Page 266
: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg
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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-770 Ultra Zoom
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Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL