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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-5500ZOOM
C-55ZOOM
ENGLISH
2
Shoot and Play!
FRANÇAIS
26
ESPAÑOL
50
DEUTSCH
74
Basic
Manual
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 2 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-5500 ZOOM/C-55 ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fo
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 3 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM Manual Contents How to use the camera .................................................. 4 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 6 UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS...................10 INSERTING THE BATTERIES ..........................12 En INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD .....................15 TURNING THE CAMERA ON ...........................18 TAKING A PICTURE...............................
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 4 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM Navigation How to use the camera En Using a computer... Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you enjoy editing, viewing, and printing the pictures downloaded from your camera. Using a card... Pictures taken with this camera are stored on an xD-Picture Card. By storing the relevant print reservation data with the images on the card, you can print pictures at a print shop or on a PictBridge-
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 5 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM Using the mode dial... Use the mode dial to select a shooting or playback mode. f lets you select the optimum settings for the shooting conditions from 10 different situations. En Using the arrow pad and N button... The arrow pad and N button are for selecting and setting menu options as well as viewing pictures frame by frame. Using the direct buttons... Direct buttons let you perform functions such as erasing
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 6 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock. An exc
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 7 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM Safety Precautions Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer. Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 8 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM Safety Precautions Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product. b) The product has been exposed to water. c) The product does not operate normally despite following operat
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 9 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM Safety Precautions WARNING Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 10 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS If you find any contents missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase. Digital Camera Strap Card En USB Cable AV Cable AA (R6) alkaline batteries (four) Basic Manual (this manual) OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Warranty Card Advanced Manual Registration Card (CD-ROM) Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 10
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 11 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown. 1 En Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Note Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 12 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM INSERTING THE BATTERIES Make sure the camera is off. 1 The lens is retracted. The monitor is off. Battery compartment cover En Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Slide the battery compartment cover lock to the ) position. Lift up the cover. Slide the cover outwards. 12
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 13 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM INSERTING THE BATTERIES Insert the batteries. 3 AA (R6) alkaline batteries Lithium battery packs Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly as shown in the diagram above. There are diagrams inside the battery compartment and on the bottom En of the camera that indicates which way the batteries should be inserted. Close the battery compartment cover. 4 Slide the cover lock to the = position. Close the battery
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 14 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM INSERTING THE BATTERIES The battery In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. ( AA (R6) alkaline batteries When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the b
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 15 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD Make sure the camera is off. 1 The lens is retracted. The monitor is off. Card cover En Open the card cover. 2 15
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 16 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD Insert the card. 3 Index area Make sure that the card is oriented correctly and insert while keeping it straight, otherwise the contacts on the card may be damaged or the card may get stuck. Notch To remove the card Push the card all the way in and En Grasp and remove. release slowly. Note The card may not record properly if it is not inserted all the way in. Releasing your finger q
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 17 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD Close the card cover. 4 The card This camera uses an xD-Picture Card (16 – 512MB). En Index area You can use this space to write the contents of the card. Contacts The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. Note This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 18 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM TURNING THE CAMERA ON Set the mode dial to h and press the POWER switch. 1 POWER switch Mode dial En Battery check indicator Shooting mode The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 330 300 H HQ Q 2592 2592 1944 1944 Press the flash button. 2 The flash pops up. 18
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 19 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM TURNING THE CAMERA ON Note To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. 4 hours after the camera enters sleep mode, the camera retracts the lens and turns off automatically. Turn the camera on to use. If the camera is continuously used for a long
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d4250_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 20 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:14 PM TAKING A PICTURE Compose your picture. 1 Shutter button Orange lamp AF target mark Using the monitor, place the AF En target mark on your subject. HQ HQ 2 2592 1944 592 1944 330 30 0 Focus on your subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and hold. Green lamp # mark The green lamp on the screen lights when the focus and exposure are locked (Focus lock). The # mark lights when the flash is about to fire.
