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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-2 Zoom
D-520 ZOOM
C-220 ZOOM
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC
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DIGITAL CAMERA C-2 Zoom D-520 ZOOM C-220 ZOOM 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-2 Zoom/D-520 ZOOM/C-220 ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number
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INDEX Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Advanced shooting 45 Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation). . . . . . . . . . .47 Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Selecting the image quality and size
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Contents Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Pixel Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Print settings 90 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Making a print reservation on the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Getting started Names of parts Shutter Lens Flash Extends automatically when button Pops up when you you open the lens barrier. open the lens barrier. Connector cover Zoom lever USB connector VIDEO OUT jack Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Self-timer lamp DC-IN jack Orange lamp Viewfinder Green lamp AF target mark Card cover Strap eyelet Monitor Battery compartment cover Arrow pad Tripod socket (Monitor) button Turns the camera on and (OK/M
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Getting started Monitor indications Shooting mode Playback mode 13 1 5 14 1 8 2 6 10 7 5 7 3 11 4 8 12 9 Item Indication Ref. Page 1 Battery check , p.9 2 Flash , , , , p.42 3 Spot metering p.49 4 Memory gauge p.9 5 Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 p.47 p.35, p.45, 6 Self-timer/Drive , , p.46 7 White balance WB AUTO, , , , p.51 8 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 p.53 Number of storable still 9 pictures/Seconds 16/16" p.35 remaining 10 Number of pixels 1600 × 12
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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 through the strap eyelet. 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 does 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 fall
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Getting started Loading the batteries This camera uses a CR-V3 lithium battery pack or two 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 lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. 2 Slide the battery compartment Battery cover in the direction of (the insertion direction indicated by the direction mark mark on the cover), and lift it up in the direction of . 3 Insert the batteri
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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 pictures you have taken are stored in the card. Card basics Images recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. Contact area Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts. Write-protect area Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect your data from accidental erasure or overwriting. In
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Getting started Inserting the card (SmartMedia) 1 Make sure that: The lens barrier The monitor is off. is closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder 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 should be inserted. Card 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. The lens extends and the flash pops up. If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open. Open the lens barrier until it clicks. If the date and time have reverted to the factory default settings, Y/M/D appears on the monitor. “Setting the date and time” ( p.20) Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it just touches the lens ba
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Getting started Turning the power on/off When playing back pictures Power on: Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. (monitor) button Power off: Press the (monitor) button. The monitor and the camera turn off. (monitor) button When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction. Never open
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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
