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Olympus C-3000 - 3.2MP Digital Camera Manual
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C-3000Z QSG 00/3/29 0.3.29 17:23 Page 1 ? Having Problems with Your Olympus Camera? Visit Our Web Site at www.olympusamerica.com for Instant Online Support Taking Pictures with Your Olympus C-3000ZOOM VT1433 1AG6P1P0797-- Focus On Life Thank you for choosing the Olympus® C-3000ZOOM, the filmless digital camera that gives you the convenience of a compact point-and-shoot camera, the flexibility to take movie pictures with sound, plus a host of advanced features and image quality that only Olympus can provide. For the finest in filmless photography, look to Olympus. World Leaders in Film and Filmless Photography. To ensure you are completely satisfied with your C-3000ZOOM purchase, we've prepared this easy-to-follow users' guide. Just follow these simple instructions to set up and begin using the C-3000ZOOM. For more detailed instructions on feature use, please refer to the complete Owner's Manual included in your package. First, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera operation by reviewing the illustrations below. Red-Eye Flash Macro Mode Spot Meter Sequential Shooting Selftimer/ Remote Control Flash Mode Slow Shutter Flash Syncronization Compensation Battery Status Card Error Manual Focus ISO White Balance Exposure Compensation Auto Bracket Recording Mode Sound Recording Writing Number of Storable Pictures/Seconds Remaining F2.8/2.8 - f11 Olympus Zoom Lens 6.5 - 19.5 mm (35 - 105 mm equivalent) Control Panel IndWexidMeoAdnegle 3XTeIlnesppheoctotion Mo de Tele/Wide Zoom Lever Index/Playback Inspection Mode Shutter Release Button Diopter Viewfinder Erase/Flash Camera Mode Index Mark Macro/Spot Meter/Print Camera Mode Dial [M] Manual Exposure - 16 - 1/800 sec. [S] Shutter Priority - 1 - 1/800 sec. [A] Aperture Priority f2.8 - f11 [1/3 step] [P] Program Auto Exposure Display/Playback Mode Motion Picture Mode (with sound): QuickTime Movie 1/30 sec. to 1/10,000 sec. shutter speed SQ MODE - 160ן120 HQ MODE - 320ן240 (15 fps) Camera ON/OFF Mode Dial [JOG] Control Dial ᮡᮢ Arrow Top/Bottom Menu Selection Aperture/Shutter ᮤ ᮣ Arrow Left/Right: Menu Selection +/- EV [2 EV 1/3 Steps] Advance Retreat Display Extension Flash Connector Tripod Socket Battery Compartment Connectors: A/V Output (NTSC) Serial PC Connection A/C Adapter USB connection OK/Set Button [Approves Setting] Manual Focus/Lock SSFDC/SmartMedia Compartment Display ON/OFF Easy View 1.8 inch Color LCD [Easy to see in bright light from wide angles of viewing] Menu Button Get Ready... Before you begin using the C-3000ZOOM: 1. Load two CR-V3 battery packs* in the compartment at the bottom of the camera as indicated by the diagram imprinted on the camera body. For best results, Olympus America Inc. strongly recommends using two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four "AA" nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries. Four "AA" lithium or nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries may also be used. Do not use manganese batteries. An optional Olympus AC adapter (C-7AU) is available and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply voltage. * Non-rechargeable 2. Insert the SmartMedia™ Memory Card. Open the door to the right of the LCD panel and slide the card into the slot. The SmartMedia card is your "film". It stores your images for reviewing, downloading, and printing. To insert, simply slide the card in-with the gold contacts facing you-until you feel the gentle click of the card holder. To eject, lightly press the card again. 3. Turn on the power. Simply turn the Power/Mode Dial located on top of the camera to , A/S/M, P or . Icons representing default settings appear on the control panel, along with the number of pictures available at the preset memory settings. The lens barrel automatically extends to its maximum length. To turn the camera off, turn the Power/Mode Dial to OFF. The LCD display goes blank and the lens barrel retracts. Get Set... Next, perform the C-3000ZOOM's initial set-up. These are the basic default settings that will affect every picture you take. Note: These settings can be changed by you at any time. 1. Turn the Power/Mode Dial to , A/S/M, P or . Then press the MENU button . The menu appears on the color LCD monitor. Note: When is selected, the menu does not appear when there are no images in the SmartMedia card. 2. Now use the Jog Dial to scroll through the menu selections to . This dial, located above the color LCD monitor, enables you to move up and down to scroll through the available menus, as well as to the left and right to make your setting selections. 3. Press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. Use the top and bottom arrows to scroll through the SETUP selections, then press the right arrow to adjust that selection. When SETUP appears next to it, press the OK button again to display the selectable items. The information to the right will guide you through the most common settings: ALL RESET ALL RESET: ON returns picture settings such as flash and focus modes to their factory set defaults. Note: This function does not reset the Setup modes. SHARPNESS: Select NORMAL for sharp, clear images without manipulation; use SOFT for capturing subjects with softer edges, or when you will apply image editing with sharpening filters to pictures downloaded to your computer; and use HARD for sharper outlines that enhance the vividness of images. TIFF SETUP: Select the image size when shooting in TIFF mode. In this mode, the number of storable pictures is reduced. SQ1 SETUP: Select the image resolution level, NORMAL or HIGH quality at 1600 x 1200 or 1280 x 960. These resolution figures represent the number of pixels used to compose an image. The higher the resolution, the larger the image dimensions and the more detail, but also the more memory each picture will consume. SQ2 SETUP: NORMAL or HIGH quality (either 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480) can be selected. BEEP SOUND: Select HIGH, LOW or OFF to hear setting confirmation sounds. FULL-TIMEAF FULL TIME AF: Autofocus is engaged automatically without having to press the Shutter release button. It can only be used when the LCD monitor is on. REC VIEW REC VIEW: When set to ON, your pictures will appear on the color LCD monitor for about 3 seconds after the picture is taken. To extend battery life, choose OFF. If you select CHECK, you will have the option to record or erase images after they have been shot. FILE NAME FILE NAME: Choose AUTO for sequential numbering of each SmartMedia card used, or RESET to have numbers reset every time a new card is inserted into your C-3000ZOOM. Note: CHECK is not available in TIFF mode. INDEX-DISPLAY MODE: With the Power/Mode Dial set to , choose the number of thumbnail images to be shown in the Index-Display mode: 4, 9 or 16. For index playback, press the Zoom lever toward W. LCD DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: To change the brightness of the color LCD monitor, select SETUP, then move the arrow using the Jog Dial-left to decrease, right to increase. You will notice the live preview change as you make adjustments. SET DATE/TIME: Access the time and date by pressing the OK button. Adjust the time and date settings using the Jog Dial. Press the OK button again to lock in the settings. m/ft MEASUREMENT DISPLAY SETTING: Select to have distances in the manual focus mode displayed as meters (m) or feet (ft). 4. Following each selection, press the left arrow on the Jog Dial to confirm your setting, then the OK button to save it. Press the OK button again to leave the menu setup function. 5. To format a new SmartMedia™ Memory Card, simply scroll to CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the Jog Dial to display . Select YES, then press the OK button to format the card. Note: Formatting a card erases all existing data on the card, even locked images. These images cannot be recovered!