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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