Olympus C3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera Instructions Manual Download Page 68

Page: 68 / 79

The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless
of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks.

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Spot/Macro button
until

appears on the

control panel.
• To cancel the Spot metering

mode, press the Spot/Macro
button several times until
disappears.

Take a picture.

Digital ESP metering/Autofocus

Spot metering mode

Macro mode (p. 69)

Macro mode + Spot metering mode (p. 70)

SPOT METERING MODE

A/S

Control panel

Note:
• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when

the power is turned off. (p. 194)

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

➠

Summary of Contents for C3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera

Page 1: ... USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS MISCELLANEOUS n Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs INSTRUCTIONS C 3030ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA ...

Page 2: ...PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert ...

Page 3: ...hese attachments 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or rain 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a tripod stand or brac...

Page 4: ...ightning For added protection for this product when used with an optional AC adapter during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 13 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral...

Page 5: ...oduct to its normal operation d If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 17 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized s...

Page 6: ...ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the camera and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Only the Olympus RS 232C serial cable or Olympus USB cable should be used to connect ...

Page 7: ...ign Rule for Camera File System DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics Industry Development Association JEIDA Legal and other notices All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors some may still occur If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions please cont...

Page 8: ... OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER 2 DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR TERMINALS UPSIDE DOWN DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY 3 DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT THEM TO THE CAMERA USING SOLDER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY THAN INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL IT MAY DESTROY THE TERMINALS OR CAUSE BATTERY FLUID TO LEAK 4 DO NOT CONNECT THE TERMINALS WITH METAL OR CARRY STORE BATTERIES...

Page 9: ...SITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF THEIR BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET OR IF THE SHEET IS TORN AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK FIRE OR INJURY DO NOT USE THESE BATTERIES EVEN IF THEY ARE SOLD IN STORES 3 IF NiMH BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME STOP CHARGING 4 DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK CHANGE OF COLOR SHAPE OR OTHER ABNO...

Page 10: ...ARGE NiMH BATTERIES BEFORE USING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER NOT USING THEM FOR A LONG TIME 6 KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A LONG TIME AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK OR HEAT GENERATION 7 DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK CHANGE OF COLOR SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND AND TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER 8 DO NOT USE OR STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT ...

Page 11: ...UT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS IF THIS HAPPENS CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES THE CHILD MAY BE INJURED 5 DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 6 DO NOT COVER THE ...

Page 12: ...ity extreme variations of temperature and humidity sand or dust excessive moisture or vibrations e g in a car nDo not use or store the camera near a heater cooler or humidifier or near a fire magnetic fields or volatile materials nDo not shake the camera or subject it to shocks nDo not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight This will damage the lens nDo not leave the camer...

Page 13: ...at oil etc can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery n Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip New batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad n When using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger n Read instructions carefully befo...

Page 14: ... 34 Learning the basics 36 Basic operating procedure 36 How to use the Mode dial 37 Holding the camera 38 Adjusting the diopter 39 Proper shutter release 39 Checking the card 40 Checking the batteries 41 Checking the number of storable pictures 42 How to use the menu 44 BASIC FUNCTIONS 47 Record Mode Taking pictures 48 Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder 48 Taking pictures using the LCD m...

Page 15: ...sh mode 88 Extension flash photography 90 Taking photographs using the FL 40 extension flash 90 Taking photographs with the FL 40 extension flash only 92 Taking photographs with another brand of extension flash 93 Digital zoom mode 96 Picture effects 98 Sound record mode 99 Panorama mode 101 Card setup card format 103 Selecting the recording mode 105 A S M mode 107 Display Mode Displaying recorded...

Page 16: ...0 Focus lock 131 Working range 132 Zoom 133 Exposure compensation 134 Manual focus 135 Movie picture record menu 137 Selftimer Remote control 138 White balance 142 ISO 144 Picture effect 146 Card setup card format 147 Selecting the recording mode 149 Display Mode Movie picture display menu 151 Playing movies 152 Picture information 154 Functions 156 Creating an index 156 Editing a movie 158 Card s...

Page 17: ...ting print reserve 177 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER 179 Computer system requirements 180 Installing provided software 181 Connecting to a personal computer 182 Using a personal computer 183 Transferring data from SmartMedia 184 PC card adapter 184 FlashPath floppydisk adapter 184 SmartMedia READER WRITER 184 Using CAMEDIA Master 185 Processing images using CAMEDIA Master 187 5 4 ...

Page 18: ...e AF 205 Rec view 207 File number 212 LCD brightness 215 Meters Feet selection 217 Index display adjustment 218 MISCELLANEOUS 219 Questions and answers 220 Troubleshooting 222 System chart 226 Error codes 227 Optional items 229 Notes on display and backlight 229 Compatibility of the picture data 230 Specifications 231 7 6 CONTENTS Cont ...

Page 19: ...and approx 46 seconds in the HQ mode when a 16MB card is used n Sound can be simultaneously recorded with a movie Sound can also be recorded with a picture either when it is shot or afterward n In addition to an optical viewfinder a 1 8 4 5 cm wide angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images view can be enlarged 3 times n Easy operation with Mode ...

Page 20: ...r n Write times are shorter enabling the camera to be ready for the next shot quicker n When the FL 40 extension flash optional is used sophisticated flash photographs can be taken Sound cannot be played back by this camera Connect it to a TV or personal computer for sound playback MAIN FEATURES Cont ...

Page 21: ...1 PREPARATION OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA ...

Page 22: ...Camera Strap Remote control A V cable Warranty card Lens cap Instructions Remote CR V3 lithium battery pack control instructions 2 packs USB cable Software CD s 22 CHECKING THE CONTENTS ...

Page 23: ...23 SmartMedia Static free case SSFDC 16MB Index labels 2 pieces Write protect adhesive seals 4 pieces Instructions ...

Page 24: ... 182 A V output connector P 124 Connector cover AC adapter connector P 30 Diopter adjustment dial P 39 Selftimer Remote control signal P 76 138 Remote control window P 79 141 Extension flash connector cover P 90 The connector is located beneath the cover USB connector P 182 Connector cover CAMERA Strap hook P 27 Microphone P 100 ...

Page 25: ...eaded mount bottom Battery compartment open close switch bottom P 28 Jog dial P 44 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp flash p 64 Green lamp p 48 57 Autofocus mark p 48 53 131 Backlighting correction mark p 65 Mode dial P 37 Shutter release button P 39 Zoom lever P 62 133 LCD monitor ON OFF button P 50 128 Menu button P 44 Card access lamp P 36 39 Battery compartment cover P 28 ...

Page 26: ... Card error P 227 Recording mode P 105 149 Number of storable pictures P 42 ISO P 84 144 Selftimer Remote control P 76 138 Macro mode P 69 Slow shutter synchroniza tion flash P 88 Writing P 49 Sound record P 100 Battery check P 41 Auto bracket P 80 Manual focus P 71 135 Display mode Number of storable pictures Image memory blocks Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure differential R...

Page 27: ... the strap hook as shown in the illustration then pull on it to make sure it is attached securely 1 Caution Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off Olympus is not responsible for any damage ...

Page 28: ...ert the batteries with their poles oriented in the right direction Insert the battery packs with the CAMEDIA labels facing outward and the concave terminals facing each other Close the battery cover then press it down and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it Slide the opening and closing switch on the battery cover in the direction of The switch will not lock unless the co...

Page 29: ...m battery packs cannot be charged Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used Manganese batteries cannot be used Please read the cautions concerning batteries See page 13 Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment If the terminals inside the battery co...

Page 30: ...r and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the camera To disconnect turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet 4 3 2 1 30 USING THE AC ADAPTER Optional Note When in use for long periods the AC adapter may get warm This is normal AC wall outlet AC adapter AC adapter connector P A S M OFF POWER M O D E D I A L 1 Power plug Connection cord ...

Page 31: ... smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet When disconnecting hold the body not the cord of the AC adapter Never pull bend twist or modify the cord If there is any damage on the cord or if there is a conta...

Page 32: ...on Note the orientation of the card If it is inserted incorrectly it may become jammed When using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way Close the cover tightly To eject the card turn off the power open the Card compartment cover and push the card 5 4 3 2 1 Push the card to eject it INSERTING SmartMedia P A S M OFF POWER M O D E D I A L Insert SmartMedia 3 1 5 2 ...

Page 33: ...en using a special function SmartMedia card optional insert it in the same way Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation It may destroy the data in the card The card is a precision instrument Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks Do not touch the contact area of the card ...

Page 34: ...e Jog dial to select MODE SETUP then press the right arrow Select SETUP then press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP then press the OK button 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 34 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF 3 3 F2 8 1 800 2 0 P A S M MODE CARD SETUP MODE SETUP ...

Page 35: ...ing press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds 00 will appear for the year 2000 Press the OK button to save the setting Press again to cancel the Menu 10 9 8 35 35 Caution The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx one hour based on our tests In such a case adjust the date again Note We recommend that you check the date and time before taking im...

Page 36: ...n the camera when it is not in use 3 2 1 36 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF P A S M OFF POWER M O D E D I A L 2 1 Note Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the camera is in operation while the Card access lamp is blinking It may destroy the data in the card If you do not operate the cam...

Page 37: ...ith A S M you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself p 58 61 Movie picture recording You can shoot movies of up to approx 186 seconds in length in the SQ mode and 46 seconds in the HQ mode when a 16MB card is used p 128 149 OFF Power off Display You can observe the pictures you have taken POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF Movie picture recording Aperture priority Shutter ...

Page 38: ... your sides to prevent the camera from moving LEARNING THE BASICS Cont Proper Proper Improper Note Do not subject the lens to physical shocks Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash When shooting vertically oriented pictures hold the camera so that the flash is at the top ...

Page 39: ...era when the subject of the picture is outside the auto focus mark use focus lock p 53 131 Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Autofocus mark Note Press the Shutter release button gently using th...

Page 40: ... protected The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp blink When the card needs to be formatted The Card error indicator on the control panel lights and the Card format confirmation screen appears Select to enter the Card format mode p 103 LEARNING THE BASICS Cont 40 Card error Control panel Viewfinder Green lamp CARD SETUP NO OFF LCD monitor ...

Page 41: ...ing of each battery level indicator varies depending on the type of batteries used If NiMH batteries are used the battery low warning will blink faster than when lithium battery packs are used Note When taking pictures on a special occasion on a trip or in cold temperatures keep spare batteries handy p 13 When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low the camera may emit sever...

Page 42: ...S Cont 42 Number or storable pictures Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken Seconds remaining Recording mode 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 3 2 5 3 9 7 20 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 0 0 1 1 4 1 4 2 7 4 12 6 18 16 40 0 1 2 3 8 3 10 5 16 8 24 13 37 32 82 1 2 4 6 17 6 20 11 31 17 49 26 76...

Page 43: ...cording mode 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 3 2 5 3 7 6 15 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 0 0 1 1 4 1 4 2 7 4 11 6 16 14 30 0 1 2 3 8 3 9 5 15 8 22 12 32 28 61 1 2 4 6 16 6 19 11 30 16 45 25 66 58 123 3 5 8 13 33 13 39 22 60 33 90 51 132 117 248 6 11 17 27 66 27 78 44 120 67 181 102 266 234 498...

Page 44: ...to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections 4 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF 6 5 4 3 1 7 2 To move the cursor vertically Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally ...

Page 45: ...order to display the Menu In the Record Mode you can take pictures without pressing the OK button The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the adjustment and the Menu Unless OFF is selected in All Reset some adjustments will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off p 194 1 3 F2 8 1 800 2 0 P DRIV...

Page 46: ...46 ...

Page 47: ...2 BASIC FUNCTIONS OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA ...

Page 48: ...nt dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly p 39 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 56 Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture 4 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF TAKING PICTURES Autofocus mark Viewfinde...

Page 49: ...e Green lamp is blinking 5 Caution NEVER open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking Note When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks the flash is being charged p 64 Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 5 ...

Page 50: ...the camera will start storing the image in the card Unless the card is full the next picture can be taken even while the image is being stored until all of the blocks light When more than two images are recorded the center block will light When the buffer memory is full the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off When FULL TIME AF is activated ...

Page 51: ...nder for less camera movement and battery consumption It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction it will be less noticeable in Display mode A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the LCD monitor but this is not a malfunction When a picture is tak...

Page 52: ...the picture you have just taken When the Mode dial is set to P or A S M quickly press the LCD monitor ON OFF button twice The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken To return to the Record Mode press the LCD monitor ON OFF button or the Shutter release button 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF 2 1 2 ...

Page 53: ...autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture 3 2 1 Autofocus mark Viewfinder Note If the Green lamp blinks the focus or exposure is not locked Check the working distance p 56 ...

Page 54: ...pens try the procedure below or use Manual focus p 71 1Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 2Subjects with no vertical lines Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture p 53 ...

Page 55: ...he picture p 53 4Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 5Fast moving subjects at close distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject then aim at the subject to take the picture p 53 ...

Page 56: ...lly with Telephoto shooting Take pictures at a distance between 8 Subjects closer than 8 may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used Working range Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Macro mode p 69 8 31 Standard mode 31 ...

Page 57: ...ed in memory If the OK button is pressed again the new exposure is stored in memory Press the Shutter release button fully When the Shutter release button is released the focus lock in step 2 and the exposure stored in memory will both be canceled 4 3 2 1 Note If the Shutter release button is released after being pressed halfway the exposure setting will be canceled even if it was stored in memory...

Page 58: ...e Jog dial to select the aperture Increases the value Decreases the value 3 2 1 P A S M O F F P O W E R M O D E D I A L A F2 8 1 800 1 800 2 0 Aperture Note When the flash is set to fire automatically the shutter speed will not go below 1 30 second When the right exposure cannot be attained the aperture display will blink and overexposure or underexposure will appear on the LCD monitor Aperture se...

Page 59: ...a slow speed to express motion Set the Mode dial to A S M The LCD monitor turns on automatically and the shutter speed setting will be displayed Select the Shutter priority mode from the Menu p 107 Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the shutter speed 3 2 1 P A S M O F F P O W E R M O D E D I A L S F2 8 F2 8 1 800 2 0 Shutter speed 3 1 ...

Page 60: ...hutter priority mode is selected Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE Cont When the Mode dial is set to A S M ISO is set to 100 automatically The ISO setting can be selected from 100 200 or 400 P 84 Changing the ISO setting does not affect the shutter speed setting Available shutter speed settings 1 to 1 800 secon...

Page 61: ...can be selected from 16 to 1 800 seconds 3 2 1 P A S M O F F P O W E R M O D E D I A L 3 1 Note The differential ranging from 3 0 to 3 0 between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera appears in the upper right hand corner of the LCD monitor If the exposure compensation value is lower than 3 0 or ...

Page 62: ... lever torward T for Telephoto shooting Press the lever torward W for wide angle shooting Note When used with the Digital zoom mode you can take an approx 7 5X zoom photograph p 96 Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 ...

Page 63: ... be displayed Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for adjustment and the left arrow for adjustment When set to a value other than 0 is displayed on the control panel 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF P F2 8 1 800 2 0 Exposure compensation Note Not available in the Manual mode Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 Although the ...

Page 64: ...h p 65 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye subject s eyes appearing red Fill In Flash p 66 Fires regardless of available light Flash Off p 66 Never fires Flash working range Wide angle Approx 31 12 5 ft Telephoto Approx 8 12 5 ft Note The amount of flash light can be compensated for to match the picture subject p 86 The flash is being charged while the Orange lamp is blinking Wait unti...

Page 65: ...EDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Backlighting correction mark Viewfinder Control panel Note The camera emits pre flashes before the regular flash It takes about a second before the Shutter is released Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the pre flashes from right in front of the camera or due to medication alcohol intake or individua...

Page 66: ...he flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight night scenes Control panel Control panel Note Use this mode within the flash working range p 64 It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light Note Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when ...

Page 67: ... p 66 and Flash Off p 66 The selected flash mode except Auto Flash will appear on the control panel If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash is ready to fire 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF Orange lamp Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to Auto Flash when the power is turned off p 194 2 1 ...

Page 68: ... Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture 3 2 1 Digital ESP metering Autofocus Spot metering mode Macro mode p 69 Macro mode Spot metering mode p 70 SPOT METERING MODE POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF Control panel Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 2 1 3 You can select the ...

Page 69: ... press the Spot Macro button several times until disappears Take a picture Shooting Range Approx 8 31 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF Control panel Note When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close up pictures Unless OFF is selected in All Reset th...

Page 70: ...ton several times until appear on the control panel To cancel the Macro Spot metering mode press the Spot Macro button so that the icons disappear Take a picture 3 2 1 MACRO SPOT METERING MODE POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF Control panel Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 2 1 3 ...

Page 71: ... on the Jog dial to select MF and the distance indicator appear on the control panel To cancel press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select AF When disappears on the control panel press the OK button While looking at the LCD monitor press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy 4 MF MF 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M O...

Page 72: ...out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected In such a case readjust the distance using the Jog dial Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off p 194 The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only When using the flash shoot within the flash working range MANUAL FOCUS Cont POW E R M O D...

Page 73: ... flash extension flash p 92 Using the Digital zoom mode p 96 Using picture effects p 98 Recording sound in the still picture recording mode p 99 Taking panorama pictures p 101 Formatting the card p 103 Making adjustments All reset p 194 Sharpness p 199 TIFF settings p 200 SQ settings p 202 Beep sound p 204 Full time AF p 205 Rec view p 207 File number p 212 Brightness p 215 Date set p 34 Meters fe...

Page 74: ...u button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select or AF appears on the control panel When is selected the focus exposure and white balance will be measured for the first frame When AF is selected they will be measured for each frame 4 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF BKT...

Page 75: ... use the viewfinder to take pictures in this mode Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode Since the slowest shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1 30 second to prevent camera movement the resulting picture may be darker than expected Sequential shooting will continue for as long ...

Page 76: ...u button to display the Menu Press the top bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE Press the right arrow on the Jog dial then press the top bottom arrows to select appears on the control panel 4 3 2 1 POW E R M O D E D I A L P A S M OFF BKT 1 3 AF 1 0 F2 8 1 800 2 0 P 3 DRIVE SLOW ISO WB Control panel 2 4 3 1 ...

Page 77: ... the setting Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu Pictures can also be taken without pressing the OK button P 78 79 6 5 Note Unless OFF is selected in All Reset the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off p 194 5 6 ...

Page 78: ... 10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds before the picture is taken To stop the activated selftimer press the Menu button Selftimer Remote control signal Shutter release button Menu button Note The Selftimer Remote control mode will be canceled after a picture is taken using the Selftimer SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL Cont ...

Page 79: ...does not light when there is frequency interference In such a case change the frequency according to the remote control instructions See page 124 for using the Remote control in the Display mode 15 15 9 8ft 9 8ft 16 4ft Remote control window Selftimer Remote control signal Note The Selftimer Remote control mode will remain after a picture is taken using the Remote control The working distance may ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for C3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera

Reviews:

Related manuals for C3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera

Brands by name

Popular brands

Olympus C3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera, Instructions Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for C3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera

Reviews:

Related manuals for C3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera

Brands by name

Popular brands