Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom, Basic Manual

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QuickStart Guide
C-740 Ultra Zoom
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…
a.
Loading the batteries
Note: The batteries and xD-Picture Card
compartments are accessed by opening the
respective compartment covers.
• Slide the battery compartment lock from
=
to
)
.
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, and lift open the cover.
• Insert the batteries into the compartment with their indentations facing each other.
When loading four AA (R6) type batteries, load them as indicated in the
illustration on the camera body.
• Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock from
)
to
=
.
• To remove the batteries, make sure that the camera is turned off (the monitor and
the viewfinder are off and the lens is not extended).
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.
• Open the card cover.
• Face the card the correct way and insert it 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.
• Close the card cover securely.
Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by setting the mode
dial to
q
and pressing the power switch. The “NO PICTURE” message should be displayed
in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing the power switch again.
Note: To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.
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.
Battery compartment
lock
Battery compartment
cover
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.
a.
Turning the camera ON
(SHOOTING MODE)
• Press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
• Set the mode dial to
h
. Press the power switch. The lens extends and the viewfinder turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
: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 press the power switch to turn the camera on.
• 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
TIP
VIDEO OUT
jack
Self-timer lamp
Flash
USB
connector
Lens
DC-IN jack
Strap eyelet
Zoom lever
Shutter
button
Connector
cover
Card cover
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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
Diopter adjustment dial
Monitor button
Self-timer button
Mode dial
Erase button
Macro/Spot button
Print button
Flash mode button
Protect button
Flash lever
AEL/Custom button
Rotation button
Card cover
Monitor
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
Power switch
Battery compartment
cover
Battery compartment lock
Tripod socket
Card access lamp
Battery check
Green lamp (AF lock)
Flash stand-by
Flash mode
Macro mode
Memory gauge
Shooting mode
Self-timer
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
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
White balance
ISO
Date and time
File number
(still picture)
Record mode
Protect
OLYMPUS OPTICAL 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, warranty card, registration card (not
provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
Digital camera Strap Lens cap & string CR-V3
lithium batteries (2)
CAMEDIA Master
CD-ROM
USB cable
(gray color)
xD-Picture Card
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