Olympus C-725 Ultra Zoom Quick Start Manual

QuickStart Guide

C-725 Ultra Zoom
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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
• Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery
compartment cover in the direction of
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow A with your fingertip and open it
• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
There is a mark on the bottom
of the camera showing the
correct way to insert
batteries.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Before turning the camera on, press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
a.
Turn the camera ON
(SHOOTING MODE)
• Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The lens moves out when the mode dial is not set to
The monitor turns on.
• To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.
TIP: To maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in
which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately one (1) minute of non-use.
Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.
b.
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.
• Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on the camera.
• Press to display the menu.
• Press 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.
Self-timer lamp
Card cover
Strap eyelet
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Power switch
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Flash Battery compartment cover
DC-IN jack
USB connector
VIDEO OUT jack
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.
Strap
Digital camera
The following items are also included in this package: Lens cap & string, Basic Manual, video cable, 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
• Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of
TIP: An optional Olympus AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a
consistent power supply. See the Basic Manual for more information.
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.
• 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.
Set the mode dial to
installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly. The "No Picture"
B
message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing
c. again.
Attach the strap
Attach the strap as illustrated
to make the camera easier
to handle.
Lens cap
Mode dial
(
to set
Battery compartment lock
1 Battery check
2 Shooting mode
3 Aperture value
4 Shutter speed
5 Exposure compensation
Exposure differential
6 AE lock
7 Drive mode
8 AF target mark
9 White balance
10 ISO
Note:
Tripod socket
• Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
AA (R6) alkaline CAMEDIA
batteries (x4) Master CD-ROM
and press POWER in order to confirm you have
(OPTIONAL)
Macro/Spot button (
DRIVE button
Print button (
Erase button ( )
Diopter adjustment dial
Viewfinder
POWER switch
Arrow pad
( )
Monitor Monitor button (
Flash switch ( )
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, , , , )
Camera Settings in Shooting Camera settings in Playback Mode
Mode as shown in Monitor as shown in Monitor
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ISO 100
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11 Record mode
12 Green lamp
13 Flash stand-by/
Camera movement warning /
Flash charge
14 Flash mode
15 Spot metering/Macro mode
16 Memory gauge
17 Number of storable
still pictures/Seconds
remaining
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USB cable xD-Picture Card
(grey color)
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Flash mode button ( / )
Protect button ( )
Card access lamp
AE lock button
Custom button
( )
Rotation button ( )
OK/Menu button ( )
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Zoom lever (W/T, / )
Shutter button
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18 File number
19 Print reserve
20 Number of prints
21 Protect
22 Number of pixels
(resolution setting)
23 Date
24 Time
25 Frame number
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