Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 Quick Start Manual

VT 782801

QuickStart Guide

D-395 / C-160
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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.
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera...
a.
Loading batteries
Note: The batteries and xD-Picture Card compartments are accessed by opening
the respective compartment covers.
• Close the lens barrier fully.
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of
(the direction indicated by the
and lift it up in the direction of
• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
When using AA (R6 batteries), also refer to
the mark on the bottom of the camera that
shows the correct way to insert batteries.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.
a.
Turn the camera ON
(SHOOTING MODE)
• Open the lens barrier.
• Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
Power on
Lens barrier
TIP: To maximize battery life, the built-in power-saver operates, and the camera enters sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes
of non-use.
b.
Set the Date and Time
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 top menu.
• Press to select MODE MENU.
• Press three times to select SETUP.
• Press once, and then once to highlight
• Use to select the date format.
• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using
the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
c.
Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Strap eyelet Card cover
Lens barrier
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NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
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mark on the cover),
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Power off
(OPTIONAL)
, and then press once.
to select the field, and
Shutter button Flash USB connector
Self-timer lamp Lens
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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.
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Digital camera
The following items are also included in this package: Basic Manual, warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some
areas), and safety precautions booklet.
• 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
• To remove the batteries, make sure that the monitor and the lamps at the side of the viewfinder
are off.
b.
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.
• Open the card cover.
• Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot.
• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as
A
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 securely.
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
c.
Attach the strap
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
to set
USB
DC IN 3.4V
DC-IN jack (3.4V) Connector cover
AA (R6) alkaline CAMEDIA
batteries (x2) Master CD-ROM
again.
(OPTIONAL)
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Viewfinder
Monitor
QUICK VIEW button
Playback button ( )
Tripod socket Battery compartment cover
Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
Shooting mode Exposure compensation
Battery check
Green lamp
Flash stadby
Macro
Flash mode
Self-timer
(still pictures only)
Record mode
Number of storable still pictures/
Resolution (number of pixels) seconds remaining for movies
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Battery check
File number
Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators
will be displayed.
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USB cable xD-Picture Card
(grey color)
.
When the card is
inserted properly.
Notch
Index area side
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Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
Spot metering mode
White balance
AF target mark
Print reserveation
Number of prints
Protect
Record mode
Number of pixels
Exposure compensation
White balance
Date and time
Frame number,Playing time/
Total recording time
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