User manual OLYMPUS C-720 ULTRA ZOOM

[. . . ] · To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. . POWER switch Arrow pad ) ( AE lock button Custom button ( ) Rotation button ( OK/Menu button ( ) ) Power switch TIP: To maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately one (1) minute of non-use. Press the shutter button to wake up the camera. Monitor Monitor button ( ) b. Flash switch ( ) Set the Date and Time Zoom lever (W/T, (OPTIONAL) / ) Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode. [. . . ] · Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and 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. Mode dial ( , , P/A/S/M, , , , , ) Shutter button · Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu. Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Camera settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor 1 18 1920 21 11 5 9 10 24 25 c. Camera Diagram and Controls Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations. Flash Self-timer lamp DC-IN jack Battery compartment lock USB connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Battery compartment cover 13 14 15 16 17 Battery check Shooting mode Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure differential AE lock Drive mode AF target mark White balance ISO 22 3 4 23 100-0056 HQ SIZE: 1984x1488 F2. 8 1/800 +2. 0 ISO100 '04. 04. 01 12:30 56 ISO 100 Card cover 11 Record mode 12 Green lamp 13 Flash stand-by/ Camera movement warning / Flash charge 14 Flash mode 15 Spot metering/Macro mode 16 Memory gauge 17 Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining 18 19 20 21 22 File number Print reserve Number of prints Protect Number of pixels (resolution setting) 23 Date 24 Time 25 Frame number Strap eyelet Lens VIDEO OUT jack Connector cover Tripod socket Note: · Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed. Printed in Japan TAKING PICTURES a. There are two ways to compose your subject: with the viewfinder or using the monitor. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information. Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of frames remaining. · How to turn off only the monitor T Press the (monitor) button. If is pressed again, the monitor turns on. d. Flash Modes This digital camera features multiple flash modes. Flash Mode Description The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed. Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires. Icon Taking still pictures · Remove the lens cap. · Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AF target mark. Select YES and press . The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use to scroll though all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images. Olympus makes it simple to connect this digital camera to your computer. · Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and computer as illustrated at right. and press POWER if the camera · Set the mode dial to does not turn on automatically. The camera starts communicating with the PC. Windows 98 users must install the "USB Driver for Windows 98" software before connecting this digital camera to the computer. Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer. INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus digital camera!You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away! About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM Additional Camera Features This digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. · 3 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 3 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. · Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 4 inches (10 cm), select Macro Mode. [. . . ] · Sequential shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures. · Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. (Movie Mode does not record sound. ) · Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture. · Close-up Playback: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image. [. . . ]