Olympus D-580 D-580 Zoom Quick Start Guide - Page 1

1AG6P1P1998-- VT737501 QuickStart Guide D-580ZOOM / C-460ZOOM / X-400 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. http://www.olympusamerica.com/support Olympus Europa GmbH Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany http://www.olympus-europa.com http://www.olympus.com/ START HERE It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital camera. For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM. UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS Gather your Digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You'll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow. The items, such as batteries, supplied with the camera may differ depending on the area you purchase the product. Digital camera Strap AA (R6) alkaline batteries (2) CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM USB cable (gray color) xD-Picture Card The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, AV cable, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet. PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera... a. Loading the battery Note: The batteries and xD-Picture card compartments are accessed by opening the respective compartment covers. • Close the lens barrier. • Slide the battery compartment cover to the direction of the arrow, and lift open the cover as shown in the illustration. • Insert the batteries into the compartment. • Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the battery in and slide the cover while pressing the mark. Note: If the battery compartment cover is hard to close, do not force it. Press on the cover firmly to close the cover, and then slide it into position. • To remove the batteries, make sure that the monitor and the lamps at the side of the viewfinder are off. b. Inserting the xD-Picture Card The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed. Contact area • Open the card cover. Monitor Lens • Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot. • Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. • To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • Close the card cover securely. Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by pressing . The "NO PICTURE" message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing again. c. Attaching the strap (OPTIONAL) Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle. TURNING ON THE CAMERA All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF. a. Turning the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE) • Slide the lens barrier open fully until it clicks. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. • To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then close the lens barrier all the way. Power on Power off TIP To maximize battery life, the built-in power-saver operates, and the camera enters sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. b. Setting the Date and Time (OPTIONAL) Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. • With the front lens barrier closed, press once. The monitor will turn on with "NO PICTURE" displayed in the monitor. The date and time can also be set when the camera is in the shooting mode. • Press to display the top menu. • Press to select MODE MENU. • Press to select SETUP, and then press . • Press to select , and then press . • Use to select the date format. • Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set. Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format. • Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu. c. Camera Diagram and Controls Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations. DC-IN jack Strap eyelet Self-timer control lamp Flash Connector cover Microphone DC-IN jack cover Card cover Battery compartment cover Lens barrier Lens A/V OUT (MONO) jack USB connector Green lamp Orange lamp Shutter button Zoom lever Viewfinder Monitor Playback button (QUICK VIEW ) Arrow pad ( ) Macro button OK/Menu button Shooting mode button Flash mode button Self-timer button Tripod socket Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Macro mode Exposure compensation Metering White balance Flash mode AF target mark Sequential shooting Self-timer Sound record Record mode Resolution Memory gauge Number of storable still pictures Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor Print reservation Number of prints Sound record Battery check Protect Record mode Resolution Exposure compensation White balance Date and time File number (still picture) Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed. 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