QuickStart Guide
C-760 Ultra Zoom
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…
a.
Charging the battery (LI-10B)
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 and xD-Picture card
c.
Attaching the strap and lens cap string
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.
• The monitor is off.
• The viewfinder is off.
• The lens is not extended.
2) Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the
direction of
A
. The lock is released, and the
battery compartment/card cover opens in the
direction of
B
.
Connection terminals
Lithium ion battery
(LI-10B)
A
B
3) Orient the battery correctly, and insert it until it
is locked by the battery lock.
• 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 compartment/card cover in
direction
C
then slide it in direction
D
.
Battery lock knob
Contact area
Notch
D
C
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 monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
: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.
• 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
A/V OUT jack
Self-timer lamp
Flash
USB
connector
Lens
DC-IN jack
Zoom lever
Shutter
button
Connector
cover
Strap eyelet
Microphone
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://www.olympusamerica.com/support
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
AE Lock/Custom button
Rotation button
Flash button
Monitor
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
Power switch
Battery compartment/
card cover
Tripod socket
Card access lamp
Self-timer button
Erase button
Flash mode button
Protect button
QUICK VIEW button
F2.8
F2.8
1600 1200
1600 1200
SQ1
SQ1
SQ1
SQ1
Battery check
Green lamp
Flash stand-by
Flash mode
Macro mode
Memory gauge
Shooting mode
Self-timer
White balance adjustment
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
Sound record
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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
Sound record
Aperture value
Switch frame
Olympus 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, AV cable, lens cap & string, warranty card, registration
card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
Digital camera
Strap
Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)
Lithium ion battery charger (LI-10C)
CAMEDIA Master
CD-ROM
USB cable
(gray color)
xD-Picture Card
http://www.olympus.com/
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