Olympus C-2040ZOOM - Manual (Page 3)

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A guide to reading these instructions
These Instructions consist of the chapters listed below. You can also locate
information on camera operation using the index provided on page 218.
The Basics
T
aking Pictures
Camera Settings
Using Images
Miscellaneous
Display
1. Getting Started
2. Shooting and
Playback Basics
3. Focusing
4. Custom
Photography
5. Using Flash
6. Displaying, editing and
erasing your pictures
7. Print settings
8. Mode setup
9. Downloading
Images to a
Computer
10. Miscellaneous
Describes the preparations required before
you can use the camera.
Describes the basic procedures for using
the camera to take pictures.
Describes various ways of focusing the camera.
Explains how to use the camera to control
the type of shot, the brightness and expo-
sure, and the color and quality so that you
get exactly the shot you want.
Describes how to take pictures using the
built-in flash and external flash units.
Describes how to display pictures you have
shot and how to edit recorded movies.
Describes the settings used to print the pic-
tures you have taken, using a printer or print
service that supports DPOF.
Describes the mode settings that are avail-
able on this camera.
Describes how to download your pictures
and movies to your computer.
Provides information on topics such as trou-
bleshooting and cleaning the camera as
well as the camera specifications.
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Conventions used in these instructions
In these Instructions, the icons described below are used to draw your atten-
tion to warnings or other useful information regarding the use of the camera.
This camera provides some functions that apply only to still
images, and others that apply only to movies. The icons at left
are used to show clearly the type of images with which a func-
tion can be used. The
icon denotes a still image function,
while the icon indicates a movie function.
From Chapter 2 forward, these icons are shown at the beginning
of each procedure. Set the Mode dial to the icon shown.
This indicates information you need to be aware of when using a
particular function. Read this information before using the function.
Indicates information that will enable you to use the function
more effectively. Reading these notes will ensure that you get
the most out of your camera.
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