Olympus CAMEDIA C-500 Zoom Quick Start Manual

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It is strongly recommended that you follow
these step-by-step instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital
Camera.
INSERT THE BATTERIES
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a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Open the battery compartment cover on the side of the camera and insert
the batteries.
c.
Close the cover.
TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial
usage. For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable
batteries.
SET THE DATE AND TIME
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a. With the camera on, press Z.
Press d to select [SETUP] on the monitor.
b.
Press ac to select [X], and press d.
c.
d. Press ac to select the date format, and press d.
Press ac to set each item, and press d to
e.
move to the next item.
f. Press Z when you have finished entering the date
and time.
ERASING A PICTURE
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a.
Display the picture you want to erase,
and press the S button.
b. Press ac to select [YES], and press Z.
ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS
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Now that you've mastered the basic functionality of your new
Olympus Digital Camera, you are ready to begin exploring the
possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer.
Activities such as photo editing, printing and much more are only steps
away!
CD-ROM1
OLYMPUS Master software: Download pictures from the camera,
view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and
movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software users
manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
CD-ROM2
Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat
(PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the
camera's features and functions which are not covered in the printed
Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.
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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS
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Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You'll need these
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to complete the procedures that follow.
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Digital camera
CD-ROM
(OLYMPUS Master software)
The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic
Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.
ATTACH THE STRAP
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TAKING A PICTURE
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a.
Place the AF target mark on your subject using
the monitor.
b.
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the
SETUP
focus and exposure, then press the shutter button
MONITOR OFF completely to take the picture.
SETUP
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BACKUP
Monitor
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• Pictures are automatically stored in the internal memory ([IN] is
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displayed on the monitor). Alternately, you can store your pictures on
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an xD-Picture Card (sold separately). While the card is inserted, [xD] is
SELECT SET GO OK
displayed on the monitor and all pictures are stored on the card.
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a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). The
camera turns on automatically.
S button
ERASE
Press ac to select [PC] on the camera's
c.
YES
monitor, and press Z.
NO
SELECT SELECT SELECT GO GO GO
OK OK OK
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a.
Insert the OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM into your computer's
CD-ROM drive.
b.
For Windows:
Click the "OLYMPUS Master"
button in the "Setup" window.
For Macintosh:
Double-click the "Installer"
icon.
c.
Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click "Please Read First".
2 × AA (R6) Strap
alkaline batteries
USB cable AV cable
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Shutter button
AF target mark
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
USB
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PRINT
EXIT
SELECT GO
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE
REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION
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Quick Start Guide (this document)
Getting started with your digital camera.
Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)
Quick guide to using common features and functions.
Basic Manual (printed booklet)
Guide to mastering the basics of taking and viewing pictures.
Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD-
ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.

TURN ON THE CAMERA

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Set the mode dial to h and
press the POWER switch. The
lens extends and the monitor
turns on.
Note: After use, press the POWER switch again to turn off the camera. The
lens retracts and the monitor turns off.

REVIEWING A PICTURE

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a. Press $. The last picture
taken is displayed on the
monitor.
b.
Use the arrow pad to
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display the picture you
want.
VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION
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WINDOWS:
a.
From the desktop ("Start"
menu for XP), open "My
Computer".
b.
Verify that the "Removable
Disk" icon representing the
camera is displayed.
MACINTOSH:
a.
Verify that the "NO_NAME"
icon representing the camera is displayed.
• The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed
correctly. You can transfer your images immediately using the
standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your experience using
OK OLYMPUS Master software (included).
Please refer to the Quick Reference
Guide on the reverse side of this sheet to
familiarize yourself with the commonly
used features and functions of your new
Olympus Digital Camera.
POWER switch
Mode dial
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button
Arrow pad
Printed in Japan