Olympus C-150 User Manual

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LR6X2 or CR-V3X1

VIDEO OUT

DC IN 3.4V

USB

Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by
pressing . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor.
Turn the camera off by pressing again.

START HERE

It is strongly recommended that you follow these
step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.

For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer
to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the
Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the
camera set-up procedures that follow.

The following items are also included in this package: Basic Manual, video cable, warranty card, registration card (not
pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

Digital camera

Strap

AA (R6) alkaline

batteries (x2)

CAMEDIA

Master CD-ROM

xD-Picture Card

USB cable

(grey color)

TIP: To

maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after

approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.

Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.

a.

Loading batteries

• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of

(the direction indicated by the mark on the cover),
and lift it up in the direction of .

Attach the strap

(OPTIONAL)

Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.

• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.

• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing

the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .

• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown
in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock
into place when fully inserted.
• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up.
Pull to remove.
• Close the card cover.

c.

Insert the xD-Picture Card

The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety
of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture
Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed.

b.

a.

Set the Date and Time

(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.

• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks.

• Press to display the menu.

• Press to select MODE MENU.
• Press three times to select SETUP.
• Press once, and then twice to highlight , and then press once.
• Use to select the date format.
• 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.


• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

c.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Turn the camera ON

(SHOOTING MODE)

Open the lens barrier.

Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.

b.

Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.

Camera Diagram and Controls

Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Print reserveation

Number of prints

Battery check

Battery check

Flash mode

Self-timer

(still pictures only)

Number of storable still pictures/
seconds remaining for movies

AF target mark

White balance

Spot metering mode

Record mode

Resolution (number of pixels)

TIP:

An optional Olympus E-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a

consistent power supply. See the Basic Manual for more information.

PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE

Note:
• Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators

will be displayed.

Power on

Power off

USB connector

Flash

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Lens barrier

Lens

Shooting mode

Macro

Exposure compensation

VT450901

Printed in China

Strap eyelet Card cover

Connector cover

DC-IN jack (3.4V)

VIDEO OUT jack

A

B

There is a mark on the bottom of the
camera showing the correct way to insert
batteries.

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Record mode
Number pixels
Exposure compensation

White balance

Date and time

File number, Frame number,
Playing time/
Total recording time

Lens barrier

Battery compartment cover

Orange lamp

Green lamp

AF target mark

Arrow pad

OK/Menu button

Viewfinder

Monitor

Tripod socket

Monitor button (QUICK VIEW )
Playback button ( )

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QuickStart Guide

D-390 / C-150

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