Shooting Modes; Using The Zoom; Flash Modes; Recording A Movie - Olympus CAMEDIA C-7000 Zoom Quick Start Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
C-7000 ZOOM
INDEX 1. Camera Diagram and Controls

2. Shooting Modes

3. Using the Zoom

4. How to Use the Autofocus

5. Flash Modes

6. Image Quality Modes

7. Recording a Movie

8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV
9. How to Erase All Pictures
10. E-mailing a Picture

11. Printing a Picture

SHOOTING MODES
Shooting modes:
Set the mode dial to one of these
positions to take pictures or movies.
Turn the mode dial to the mode you want.
Playback mode:
Set the mode dial to this position
to view pictures or movies.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS
a.
While positioning the AF target over the subject, press
and hold the shutter button halfway.
b.
The green lamp, which indicates the focus and
exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter
button is kept depressed halfway.
c.
Press the shutter button completely to take the
picture.
RECORDING A MOVIE
Set the mode dial to n.
a.
b.
Press the shutter button to start recording
(video and audio).
Remaining recording time
c.
Press the shutter button again to stop.
Note: You can use features such as the digital and optical zooms while recording;
however, you need to set the record sound function off to use the optical zoom.
See the Advanced Manual to learn more about these settings.
E-MAILING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click "
Images". From the "Browse Images" window, select the picture(s) you want to
send and click the " E-mail" tool button.
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e-
mail. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail
provider.
When finished, click the " Launch Mailer" button at the bottom of the
window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will
automatically be attached to a new message.
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Multi-connector
Remote control receiver
Connector cover
Shooting Mode Descriptions
P
• Program - The camera sets the optimal settings automatically.
A
• Aperture priority - Lets you set the aperture, giving you control over the
depth of field. The camera sets the other settings.
S
• Shutter priority - Lets you set the shutter speed, giving you the control to
capture moving subjects. The camera sets the other settings.
M
• Manual - Lets you set both the aperture and shutter speed giving you more
creative control over your pictures.
r
• My modes - Lets you use your own customized settings when taking
pictures.
f • Scene modes - Lets you select the optimal settings for specific situations.
You can select from: Portrait; Sports; Landscape+Portrait; Landscape; and
Night Scene.
n
• Movie - Lets you record movies.
Note: You can change the mode dial when the camera is on or off.
FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation.
(None) • AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
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• RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by
emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.
#
Shutter button
• FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for shooting pictures
into strong light.
Green lamp
#SLOW • SLOW SYNCHRONIZATION - Allows you to use the flash with a slow
P
1/1000 1/1000 F2.8 F2.8 0.0 0.0
shutter speed.
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• FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash
photography is not permitted.
Set the mode dial to any mode other than n or q.
a.
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b.
Raise the flash. Otherwise, the flash will not fire.
c. #
Press the button repeatedly to toggle through the
flash modes.
Shutter button
VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV
a.
Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV
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using the AV cable (included).
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b.
Turn on the TV and set to "video input."
c. Set the mode dial to q and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to display
the picture you want.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video
source.
PRINTING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your
pictures using your own photo printer.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the "Print Images"
icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an
Browse
index print, photos, albums, or calendars.
Simply select the image(s) and add them to one of the many layouts within
OLYMPUS Master. For detailed instructions, please refer to the "Help" menu in
the software.
You can also order prints online using the "Print Online" feature in OLYMPUS
Master.
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*-
compatible camera directly to a PictBridge*-compatible printer, such as the
Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using
a computer.
* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera's
Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.
POWER switch
AE lock/Custom button (x)
AF illuminator
Flash Speaker
Self-timer/ Lens Microphone Connector DC-IN jack
Remote control lamp cover
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Connect to the TV's video
input (yellow) and audio
input (white) terminals.
AV cable
(multiconnector-
compatible)
Multi-connector
Green lamp Shutter button
Orange lamp
Flash button
Viewfinder
Rotation button (y)
Monitor
QUICK VIEW button
OK/Menu button (e)
Tripod socket
USING THE ZOOM
This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or
capture wide-angle shots.
Zoom out: Zoom in:
Push the zoom lever toward W Pull the zoom lever toward T
Zoom out Zoom in
• Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture.
• Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.
IMAGE QUALITY MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which
determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is
a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual
included on the CD-ROM.
Compression
Uncompressed
Application compression
Select according to print size TIFF
JPEG
For small-sized prints and websites
a. With the mode dial set to any mode other than q,
press e.
b.
Use the arrow pad to select [K] on the monitor.
c. Select the record mode. Use the arrow pad and e to
make further settings.
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL
PICTURES STORED IN YOUR CAMERA!
Set the mode dial to q, then press e.
a.
b.
Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the
monitor.
Select the [CARD] tab, and press d.
c.
Select [ALL ERASE], and press d.
d. Select [YES] and press e.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058
Technical Support (USA):
24/7 online automated help: http://olympusamerica.com/support
Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free)
Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to
Friday) ET
E-mail: distec@olympus.com
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital
© 2004
Zoom lever (W/T•GU)
Flash mode button (#)
Protect button (0)
Self-timer/Remote
control button (Z)
Print reservation button (<)
Mode dial
AE/AF button
Erase button (S)
Arrow pad (acbd)
Strap eyelet
Battery compartment/
Card cover
Image becomes clearer
Low High
compression
SHQ HQ
SQ1 SQ1
HIGH NORMAL
SQ2 SQ2
HIGH NORMAL
MODE MENU
MONITOR OFF
RAW
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SELECT SET GO
OK
MODE MENU
MONITOR OFF
ALL ERASE
FORMAT
ALL ERASE
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECT GO OK