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QuickStart Guide

C-5000Zoom

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…

a.

Charging the battery

The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be 
sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (LI-
10C).
Make sure that the 

+

 and 

-

 terminals of the battery shown in the 

illustration on the right are correctly oriented when loading the 
battery into the charger.

b.

Inserting the battery xD-Picture card

c.

Attaching the strap and lens cap string 

(OPTIONAL)

Attach the lens cap string and strap to the strap eyelets on each side of the camera as 
illustrated. Attaching the strap to the camera makes it easier to handle.

1) Make sure the camera is turned off.

2) Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 

A

, then lift in the direction of 

B

.

B

A

3) Insert the battery, making sure it is correctly 

orientated. Then use the battery lock to lock 

the battery in place.

• To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the 

direction of the arrow. As the battery emerges, 

hold it straight and pull it out completely.

4) Face the card the correct way and insert it into 

the card slot.

• To remove the card, push the card all the 

way in to unlock it. As it emerges, hold the 

card straight and pull it out.

5) Close the battery/card cover in direction 

C

 

then slide it in direction 

D

.

Battery lock

Index area side

Groove section

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.

a.

Turning the camera ON 

(SHOOTING MODE)

• Remove the lens cap.
• Set the mode dial to 

h

. Turn the power switch to the ON position. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, turn the power switch to the OFF position. 

:To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a 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. 

• Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to the ON position.
• Press 

e

. The top menu is displayed.

• Press 

d

 on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

• Press 

ac

 to select the SETUP tab, then press 

d

.

• Press 

ac

 to select 

X

, then press 

d

.

• Use 

ac

 to select the date format.

• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using 

d

 to select the field, and 

ac

 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 

e

 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.

Mode dial

Power Switch

Power Switch

TIP

DC-IN jack

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

Flash

Lens

Zoom lever

Shutter 

button

Strap eyelet

Remote control receiver

VIDEO OUT jack

USB connector

VT575301

1AG6P1P1559--

Printed in Japan

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.

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.

OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, 
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.

http://support.olympusamerica.com/

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.

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.

Viewfinder

Orange lamp

Mode dial

Erase button

Flash mode button

AEL/Custom button
Rotation button

Monitor

Arrow pad

OK/Menu button

Battery/Card cover

Tripod socket

Card access lamp

Macro/Spot button
Protect button

Green lamp

Hot shoe

Battery check

Green lamp

Flash stand-by

Flash mode

Macro mode

Memory gauge

Shooting modes

Self-timer/Remote Control

White balance compensation

ISO

Record mode

Number of storable 
still pictures

AF target mark

Drive

Resolution

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Exposure compensation
Exposure differential

Noise reduction

Flash intensity control

AE lock
AE memory
Spot metering

White balance

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Print reservation,

Number of prints

Resolution

Battery check

Shutter speed

Exposure compensation

White balance

ISO

Date and time

File number, Frame number
Playing time/total recording time

Record mode

Protect

Aperture value

OLYMPUS CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.

Wendenstrasse 14-18, 

20097 Hamburg, Germany 

http://www.olympus-europa.com/

The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, video cable, RM-2 remote control, battery charger (LI-
10C), warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

Digital camera

Strap

Lens cap & string

Lithium ion battery

CAMEDIA Master

CD-ROM

USB cable

(gray color)

xD-Picture Card

http://www.olympus.com/

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