Olympus C-50 - Manual (Page 2)

All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one
operation, except for pictures you have protected.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
• With the lens barrier closed, press .
• Press , then press to select MODE MENU.
• Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access
the CARD SETUP screen.
• ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press .
• As a safeguard, the C-50 Zoom Camera will ask you to select
YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently
deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press .
TAKING PICTURES
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.
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder
• Turn the Mode dial to and then turn on the
camera.
• Frame your subjects using the
AF target mark in the viewfinder.
• Press the shutter button halfway.
The C-50 Zoom Camera confirms the focus and exposure are
properly set when the green lamp in the viewfinder lights
steadily.
• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.
Zooming
The C-50 Zoom features a zoom lens, allowing you to
get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and
get everything into the picture.
• Push the lever to zoom out and get everything into
the picture.
• Pull the lever to choose telephoto shooting and get
closer to the action.
Taking a Picture with the Monitor
• Turn the Mode dial to and then turn on the
camera.
• Press and then frame your subject using the full-color
monitor.
a.
b.
Number of Storable Pictures
Your C-50 Zoom Camera package includes a 32MB xD-Picture
Card. When set to the default HQ record mode, you have enough
capacity to store approximately 26 pictures.
This mode allows you to capture high quality images with medium
file sizes. The HQ mode is suitable for most shooting situations.
See the C-50 Zoom Basic Manual for complete descriptions of
each record mode and the storable frame capacity for the various
resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.
TIP: To find out how many frames you have left, turn on the monitor and look for
the number in the lower left corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted
pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)
When the camera Mode dial is set to , Auto-flash, Red-eye,
and Flash Off are available. Press to cycle through the available
flash modes. With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash
is ready to fire when the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights
steadily. When the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.
e.
c.
Flash Modes
The C-50 Zoom features multiple flash modes. Please
note that not all flash modes are available depending
on the Mode dial position selected.
d.
Green lamp
Orange lamp
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.
• Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp
will light steadily when the focus and exposure
are set.
• Press the shutter button completely to take the
picture. A short beep confirms your picture has
been taken.
Icon Flash Mode Description
No icon Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.
Red-eye
Reduction
Flash Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to
shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe
effect is normal operation for this mode.
Fill-in Flash
SLOW
SLOW
Slow
Synchronization
Slow
Synchronization
with Red-eye
Reduction
The flash always fires with every picture.
Flash Off
Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow
shutter speeds.
Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow
shutter speeds when taking portraits.
Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is
prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.
• With the lens barrier closed, press and use the arrow keys
to display the picture you want to erase.
• Press . The erase confirmation screen is displayed.
• Press to select YES, and then press . The picture is now
erased.
Viewing Pictures
There are two ways to access the Playback mode:
• If the camera is OFF and the lens barrier closed,
press once.
OR
• If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens
barrier fully open, press twice in rapid succession
(Quick View).
The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use
to scroll though all the images saved on your
xD-Picture Card.
When you are finished reviewing your pictures:
• Press to turn the camera off.
OR
• To return back to the shooting mode, press the shutter
button halfway.
Erasing Pictures
The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep
the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty
memory space to take new pictures. The C-50 Zoom
Digital Camera offers two ways to permanently erase
unwanted digital photos:
Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently
displayed in the monitor.
VIEWING AND ERASING
PICTURES
With the C-50 Zoom Camera, you can easily view the
photos you want—and delete the ones you don’t.
a. b.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Olympus makes it simple to connect the C-50 Zoom Digital Camera to
your computer.
• Turn the camera off.
• Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and
computer as illustrated at right.
Windows 98 users must install
the "USB Driver for Windows 98"
software before connecting the
C-50 Zoom Digital Camera to the
computer. Refer to the Software
Installation Guide for complete
information.
• Put the camera into the communications mode by
turning it on —open the lens barrier, or press .
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional D-7AC AC adapter to ensure
a consistent power supply when downloading images.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before
connecting it to your computer.
Additional Camera Features
The C-50 Zoom Camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Here’s just a small
sampling. See the C-50 Zoom Camera Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more!
• Advanced photographic controls: Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and full Manual modes
are available to give you complete control of your photography.
• 6 Scene Program Shooting Modes: By turning the Mode dial, you can easily select the
camera settings that most closely match your shooting situation.
• Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 8 inches, select Macro Mode.
• Movie Mode: Yes, the C-50 Zoom Camera records movies! (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.
• Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.
• Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos.
• Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor.
• Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama
mode and Olympus Camedia Master software.
TIP: Remember to complete and return your Registration Card, and keep all camera documentation handy.
For additional help, call (888) 553-4448 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Eastern Time (Monday - Friday)
About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master 4.0 CD-ROM
Your Olympus C-50 Zoom Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software
and documentation. The CD includes:
• CAMEDIA Master 4.0: To download pictures from the camera, view,
organize, retouch, share, and print your digital photos and movies.
• USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the
camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98
operating system.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0: To access the
C-50 Zoom Camera Reference
Manual stored on the CD-ROM in PDF format.
• Olympus
C-50 Zoom Camera Reference Manual: A complete
reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format.
You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus
C-50 Zoom Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the
possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer.
Activities such as photo editing, e-mailing, printing, and much more are
only steps away!
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE
You may or may not need to install all of these applications, depending upon your
type of computer and whether you have previously installed some titles.
You are now ready to install the computer software.
• Open the CAMEDIA Master 4.0 CD-ROM package and locate the
Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use.
• Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and
enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities!
TIP: Images can also be erased while in the "Quick View" mode
described in step 5A. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that
you just took.
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