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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-120
D-380
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC
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DIGITAL CAMERA C-120/D-380 REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-120/D-380 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Test
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INDEX Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . .
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Contents INDEX 3 Contents 4 Getting started 7 Names of parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation). . . . . . . . . . .40 Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Print settings 83 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Making a print reservation on the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Troubleshooting 89 Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 If an operation does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Getting started Names of parts Shutter button Lens Flash DC-IN jack Connector cover Lens barrier USB Turns the camera on connector and off in the shooting Macro lever mode. Self-timer lamp Green lamp Viewfinder Card cover Target mark Monitor Strap eyelet Battery compartment cover Arrow pad (OK/Menu) button Tripod socket (Monitor) button Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode. 7
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Getting started Monitor indications Shooting mode Playback mode 14 6 1 15 1 9 2 7 11 8 6 3 8 12 4 9 13 5 10 Item Indication Ref.Page 1 Battery check , p.9 2 Flash , , , , p.33 3 Spot metering p.42 4 Memory gauge p.9 5 Internal memory — 6 Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 p.40 7 Self-timer/Drive , , p.32,p.38,p.39 8 White balance WB AUTO, , , , p.44 9 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 p.46 Number of storable still 10 pictures/Seconds 16/16" p.32 remaining 11 Number
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Getting started Monitor indications Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait a few moments before taking the next shot. When taking still pictures Shoot Shoot Shoot Wait Before One picture More than No more pictures shooting taken two taken can be taken (Gauge is (Lit) (Lit) (Ful
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Getting started Attaching the strap 1 Thread the short end of the Strap eyelet strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet. 3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and will not come loose. • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. • Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fa
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Getting started Loading the batteries This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. 1 Make sure that: The lens barrier The monitor is off. is closed. The green lamp is off. 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of (the direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and Battery insertion lift it up in the direction of . direction mark 3 Insert the batteries, making sure that t
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Getting started Loading the batteries Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can use the following types of battery or AC adapter. You are recommended to choose the power source best suited to the situation. CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable) Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling. Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet cover
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Getting started Loading the batteries • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the batteries become exhausted, when the camera is connected to a PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are therefore recommended to use the optional AC adapter. However, do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to the PC. • Do not remove or load the batteries or
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Getting started Inserting the card (SmartMedia) This reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia. The card is convenient, for example, when you are traveling and you want to take a lot of pictures. When the card is inserted, the pictures you have taken are stored on the card. When no card is inserted, the pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory. Card basics Images recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. Co
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Getting started Inserting the card (SmartMedia) 1 Make sure that: The lens barrier The monitor is off. is closed. The green lamp is off. 2 Open the card cover. 3 Insert the card as far as it will go in the direction shown in the illustration. There is an arrow inside the card cover, indicating the direction in which the card Card should be inserted. insertion direction mark 4 Close the card cover securely until it clicks. 15
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Getting started Inserting the card (SmartMedia) Removing the card Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out in the direction of the arrow. Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored. 16
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Getting started Turning the power on/off When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Close the lens barrier. The camera turns off. Power on Power off When playing back pictures on the camera Power on: Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode (the monitor turns on). Power off: Press the (monitor) button. The camera turns off (the monitor turns off). Power on Power off Wi
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Getting started Turning the power on/off What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If the card in the camera has to be formatted, the following screen appears. CARD SEtUP POWER OFF FORMAt GO Note that all existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. To turn the camera off To format the card CARD SEtUP FORMAt CAUtION ERASING ALL POWER OFF YES FORMAt NO GO GO Press on the arrow pad Press on
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Getting started PIC CARD SEtUP PIC CARD SEtUP Setting the date and time 1 Open the lens barrier. 2 Press . The shooting mode top menu is displayed. 3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. DRIVE MODE MENU FUNCtION 4 Press to select the SETUP tab, then press . ALL RESEt CAM REC VIEW 5 Press to select , then press . ALL RESEt CAM REC VIEW 19
