Olympus CAMEDIA C-3000 Zoom Quick Start Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Olympus C-3000ZOOM, the filmless digital camera
that gives you the convenience of a compact point-and-shoot camera, the
flexibility to take movie pictures with sound, plus a host of advanced features
and image quality that only Olympus can provide.
photography, look to Olympus. World Leaders in Film and Filmless Photography.
To ensure you are completely satisfied with your C-3000ZOOM purchase, we've
prepared this easy-to-follow users' guide. Just follow these simple instructions
to set up and begin using the C-3000ZOOM. For more detailed instructions on
feature use, please refer to the complete Owner's Manual included in your
package.
First, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera
operation by reviewing the illustrations below.
Flash Mode Slow Shutter Flash
Syncronization Compensation
Red-Eye Flash
Macro Mode
Spot Meter
Sequential Shooting
Selftimer/
Remote Control
Sound Recording
Recording Mode
Writing
F2.8/2.8 – f11 Olympus Zoom Lens
6.5 – 19.5 mm (35 – 105 mm equivalent)
Control Panel
Erase/Flash Camera Mode Index Mark
Diopter Viewfinder
Macro/Spot Meter/Print
Extension Flash Connector Tripod Socket Battery Compartment
Connectors: A/V Output (NTSC)
Serial PC Connection
A/C Adapter
USB connection
Taking Pictures with Your Olympus C-3000ZOOM

Get Ready...

For the finest in filmless Before you begin using the C-3000ZOOM:
1. Load two CR-V3 battery packs* in the compartment at the bottom of the camera as
indicated by the diagram imprinted on the camera body.
For best results, Olympus America Inc. strongly recommends using two CR-V3 lithium
battery packs or four "AA" nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries. Four "AA" lithium or nickel
cadmium (NiCd) batteries may also be used. Do not use manganese batteries. An optional
Olympus AC adapter (C-7AU) is available and is recommended when downloading images to
ensure a consistent power supply voltage.
* Non-rechargeable
2. Insert the SmartMedia™ Memory Card. Open the door to the right of the LCD panel
and slide the card into the slot. The SmartMedia card is your "film". It stores your images
for reviewing, downloading, and printing. To insert, simply slide the card in—with the gold
Battery Status
contacts facing you—until you feel the gentle click of the card holder. To eject, lightly press
the card again.
Card Error
Manual Focus 3. Turn on the power. Simply turn the Power/Mode Dial located on top of the camera to
A/S/M, P or . Icons representing default settings appear on the control panel,
ISO
along with the number of pictures available at the preset memory settings. The lens barrel
White Balance
automatically extends to its maximum length.
Exposure
Compensation
To turn the camera off, turn the Power/Mode Dial to OFF. The LCD display goes blank and
Auto Bracket
the lens barrel retracts.
Number of Storable
Pictures/Seconds
Remaining
Get Set...
Next, perform the C-3000ZOOM's initial set-up. These are the basic default settings that will
affect every picture you take.
Tele/Wide Zoom Lever
Index/Playback Inspection Mode
Note: These settings can be changed by you at any time.
Shutter Release Button
1. Turn the Power/Mode Dial to
Camera Mode Dial
The menu appears on the color LCD monitor.
[M] Manual Exposure – 16 – 1/800 sec.
[S] Shutter Priority – 1 – 1/800 sec.
Note: When
[A] Aperture Priority f2.8 – f11 [1/3 step]
[P] Program Auto Exposure SmartMedia card.
Display/Playback Mode
Motion Picture Mode (with sound):
QuickTime Movie
2. Now use the Jog Dial to scroll through the menu selections to
1/30 sec. to 1/10,000 sec. shutter speed
above the color LCD monitor, enables you to move up and down to scroll through the
SQ MODE — 160 120
HQ MODE — 320 240
available menus, as well as to the left and right to make your setting selections.
(15 fps)
Camera ON/OFF Mode Dial
3. Press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. Use the top and bottom
[JOG] Control Dial
arrows to scroll through the SETUP selections, then press the right arrow to adjust that
Arrow Top/Bottom
selection. When SETUP appears next to it, press the OK button again to display the
Menu Selection
Aperture/Shutter
selectable items. The information to the right will guide you through the most common
Arrow Left/Right:
settings:
Menu Selection
+/- EV [2 EV 1/3 Steps]
Advance Retreat Display
OK/Set Button [Approves Setting]
Manual Focus/Lock
SSFDC/SmartMedia Compartment
Display ON/OFF
Easy View 1.8 inch Color LCD
[Easy to see in bright light from
wide angles of viewing]
Menu Button
, A/S/M, P or . Then press the MENU button
is selected, the menu does not appear when there are no images in the
. This dial, located
Focus On Life
ALL
ALL RESET:
RESET
ON returns picture settings such as flash and focus modes to their factory set defaults.
Note: This function does not reset the Setup modes.
SHARPNESS:
Select NORMAL for sharp, clear images without manipulation; use SOFT for capturing
subjects with softer edges, or when you will apply image editing with sharpening filters to
pictures downloaded to your computer; and use HARD for sharper outlines that enhance
the vividness of images.
TIFF SETUP:
Select the image size when shooting in TIFF mode. In this mode, the number of storable
pictures is reduced.
SQ1 SETUP:
Select the image resolution level, NORMAL or HIGH quality at 1600 x 1200 or 1280 x
960. These resolution figures represent the number of pixels used to compose an image.
,
The higher the resolution, the larger the image dimensions and the more detail, but also
the more memory each picture will consume.
SQ2 SETUP:
NORMAL or HIGH quality (either 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480) can be selected.
BEEP SOUND:
Select HIGH, LOW or OFF to hear setting confirmation sounds.
FULL TIME AF:
FULL-TI M E AF
Autofocus is engaged automatically without having to press the Shutter release button.
It can only be used when the LCD monitor is on.
REC
REC VIEW:
VIEW
When set to ON, your pictures will appear on the color LCD monitor for about 3 seconds
after the picture is taken. To extend battery life, choose OFF. If you select CHECK, you
will have the option to record or erase images after they have been shot.
FILE
FILE NAME:
NAME
Choose AUTO for sequential numbering of each SmartMedia card used, or RESET to
have numbers reset every time a new card is inserted into your C-3000ZOOM.
.
Note: CHECK is not available in TIFF mode.
INDEX-DISPLAY MODE:
With the Power/Mode Dial set to , choose the number of thumbnail images to be shown
in the Index-Display mode: 4, 9 or 16. For index playback, press the Zoom lever toward W.
LCD DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS:
To change the brightness of the color LCD monitor, select SETUP, then move the arrow
using the Jog Dial—left to decrease, right to increase. You will notice the live preview
change as you make adjustments.
SET DATE/TIME:
Access the time and date by pressing the OK button. Adjust the time and date settings
using the Jog Dial. Press the OK button again to lock in the settings.
MEASUREMENT DISPLAY SETTING:
m/ft
Select to have distances in the manual focus mode displayed as meters (m) or feet (ft).
4. Following each selection, press the left arrow on the Jog Dial to confirm your setting,
then the OK button to save it. Press the OK button again to leave the menu setup function.
5. To format a new SmartMedia™ Memory Card, simply scroll to CARD SETUP. Press the
right arrow on the Jog Dial to display . Select YES, then press the OK button to format
the card.
Note: Formatting a card erases all existing data on the card, even locked images. These
images cannot be recovered!
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