Quick Reference Guide
C-5500 ZOOM
INDEX
1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. Shooting Modes
3. Using the Zoom
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Flash Modes
6. Image Quality Modes
7. Recording a Movie
8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV
9. How to Erase All Pictures
10. E-mailing a Picture
11. Printing a Picture
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Flash
Multi-connector
AF illuminator
Lens
DC-IN jack
Green lamp
Orange lamp
Viewfinder
Monitor
Shutter button
Zoom lever (W/T•
GU
)
Tripod socket
Macro button (
&
)
OK/MENU button (
N
)
Speaker
Flash button
Flash mode button (
#
)
Mode dial
AE lock (
[
)
QUICK VIEW
button
Arrow pad (
acbd
)
POWER
switch
Microphone
Rotation button (
y
)
Protect button (
0
)
Erase button (
S
)
Self-timer lamp
Card cover
Strap eyelet
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment lock
Connector cover
Connector cover
SHOOTING MODES
Turn the mode dial to the mode you want.
Playback mode:
Set the mode dial to this position
to view pictures or movies.
Shooting Mode Descriptions
h
•
Full auto
- The camera automatically adjusts all settings for you. There is no
need to use special functions or change any settings.
P
•
Program
- The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture
for the shot. You are able to set flash and drive modes, and various other
settings freely.
A
•
Aperture priority
- Lets you set the aperture, giving you control over the
depth of field. The camera sets the other settings.
S
•
Shutter priority
- Lets you set the shutter speed, giving you the control to
capture moving subjects. The camera sets the other settings.
M
•
Manual
- Lets you set both the aperture and shutter speed giving you more
creative control over your pictures.
r
•
My modes
- Lets you use your own customized settings when taking
pictures.
f
•
Scene modes
- Lets you select the optimal settings for specific situations.
You can select from: Portrait; Sports; LaPortrait; Landscape; Night
Scene, and much more.
n
•
Movie
- Lets you record movies.
USING THE ZOOM
This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or
capture wide-angle shots.
• Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture.
• Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom out:
Push the zoom lever toward W
Zoom in:
Pull the zoom lever toward T
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS
a.
While positioning the AF target over the subject, press
and hold the shutter button halfway.
b.
The green lamp, which indicates the focus and
exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter
button is kept depressed halfway.
c.
Press the shutter button completely to take the
picture.
Shutter button
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F2.8
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AF target mark
Green lamp
Shutter button
FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation.
(None)
• AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
!
• RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by
emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.
#
• FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for shooting pictures
into strong light.
L
• SLOW SYNCHRONIZATION - Allows you to use the flash with a slow
shutter speed.
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• FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash
photography is not permitted.
a.
Set the mode dial to any mode other than
n
or
q
.
b.
Raise the flash. Otherwise, the flash will not fire.
c.
Press the
#
button repeatedly to toggle through the
flash modes.
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IMAGE QUALITY MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which
determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is
a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual
included on the CD-ROM.
a.
With the mode dial set to any mode other than
q
,
press
N
.
b.
Use the arrow pad to select [
K
] on the monitor.
c.
Select the record mode. Use the arrow pad and
N
to
make further settings.
Image becomes clearer
Compression
Application
Low compression
High compression
Select according to print size
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
HIGH
SQ1
NORMAL
SQ2
SQ2
For small-sized prints and websites
HIGH
NORMAL
Image si
ze
beco
mes
larger
MONITOR OFF
MODE MENU
SHQ
GO OK
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
SET
SELECT
RECORDING A MOVIE
a.
Set the mode dial to
n
.
b.
Press the shutter button to start recording
(video and audio).
c.
Press the shutter button again to stop.
Note: You can use features such as the digital and optical zooms while recording;
however, you need to set the record sound function off to use the optical zoom.
See the Advanced Manual to learn more about these settings.
HQ
HQ
00:
0:36
36
00:36
0.0
0.0
Remaining recording time
VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV
a.
Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV
using the AV cable (included).
b.
Turn on the TV and set to “video input.”
c.
Set the mode dial to
q
and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to display
the picture you want.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video
source.
Connect to the TV’s video
input (yellow) and audio
input (white) terminals.
AV cable
(multiconnector-
compatible)
Connector cover
Multi-connector
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL
PICTURES STORED IN YOUR CAMERA!
a.
Set the mode dial to
q
, then press
N
.
b.
Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the
monitor.
c.
Select the [CARD] tab, and press
d
.
Select [ALL ERASE], and press
d
.
d.
Select [YES] and press
N
.
MODE MENU
INFO
ALL ERASE
CARD
SET
PLAY
EDIT
FORMAT
CAUTION ERASING ALL
NO
YES
SELECT
GO OK
ALL ERASE
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E-MAILING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ Browse
Images”. From the “Browse” window, select the picture(s) you want to send and
click the “ E-mail” tool button.
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e-
mail. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail
provider.
When finished, click the “ Launch Mailer” button at the bottom of the
window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will
automatically be attached to a new message.
PRINTING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your
pictures using your own photo printer.
Simply select the image(s) and add them to one of the many layouts within
OLYMPUS Master.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the “Print Images”
icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an
index print, photos, albums, or calendars.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the “Help” menu in the software.
You can also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUS
Master.
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*-
compatible camera directly to a PictBridge*-compatible printer, such as the
Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using
a computer.
* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s
Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shooting modes:
Set the mode dial to one of these
positions to take pictures or movies.
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