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C-2500L
ENGLISH
Digital Camera Instructions
•Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
•We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
Preparations
Taking Pictures
Other Ways to Use Your Camera
For Better Images
Processing Images on Personal Computer
Setting Camera's System
Miscellaneous

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  • Page 1 C-2500L ENGLISH Digital Camera Instructions •Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. •We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Preparations Taking Pictures Other Ways to Use Your Camera...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructlons

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: For Safe Use

    Olympus. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit.

  • Page 4: Care And Storage

    E-ii BATTERY HANDLING This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries or AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal hydride batteries are recommended.) Do not use AA manganese batteries or AA lithium batteries. Besides having short battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the AC Adapter (Option)...8 Taking Pictures Loading SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory Cards ...10 Turning the Power ON ...11 Taking Pictures ...13 Camedia C-2500L Shooting Modes ...14 Mode Selection...15 Selecting SmartMedia/ CompactFlash Memory Card...15 Taking Pictures in the P Mode...16 Using the Zoom Lever ...19 Using the Zoom Effectively...19...

  • Page 6: How To Read This Instruction Manual

    This function may not be available in all regions. Notes about printing with a printer which supports DPOF • C-2500L cannot edit the DPOF preprint setup that was set with other equipment. Edit the setup with the equipment which originally was used for the set up.
  • Page 7 Preparations...

  • Page 8: Check Your Accessories

    Check Your Accessories Check whether all the following accessories are included. If something is missing or broken, contact the place of purchase. Camera Strap (with Lens cap holder) Video cable Instructions (This manual) Warranty card/Registration card Lens cap Lithium battery (CR2025) Remote control and its instructions RS-232C PC serial cable Conversion connector...
  • Page 9 Battery charger AA Ni-MH batteries (four) SmartMedia(SSFDC-32MB) Static-free case Instructions for SmartMedia No CompactFlash is included. Purchase commercially, if necessary. Power cable for the battery charger Instructions for the battery charger Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive seals(4 pieces)

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Camera Body Spot metering button (P. 32)/ Write-Protect button (P. 27) Flash mode button (P. 21)/ Information button (P. 53) Focus / Frame erase button (P. 30) Viewfinder (P. 16) LCD monitor (P. 76) SmartMedia / CompactFlash memory card button (P.
  • Page 11 Control Panel Resolution mode (P. 39) Shutter speed (P. 34)/ Distance (P. 31) Battery check (P. 11) Card error (P. 83) Program mode (P. 16) Aperture (P. 33) Super macro mode (P. 30) Macro mode (P. 30) Manual focus (P. 31) Infinity (P.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Strap

    NOTE • Rig up the strap as shown in the illustration. Olympus will not assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage if the camera is dropped because the strap was improperly rigged and came loose.

  • Page 13: Charge Batteries With Charger

    Charge Batteries with Charger Charge the bundled Ni-MH batteries with the included charger. Charged lamp Loading Batteries (Main batteries) Set the nickel-metal hydride batteries in the charger. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet as shown left. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the batteries. Read the instruction manual which comes with the charger.

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Adapter (Option)

    (CR2025) Load the lithium battery with the + side facing upward. Using the AC Adapter (Option) The separately sold Olympus adapter allows you to power the camera from a typical AC 120V wall outlet. Electrical outlet DC-IN connector Connector plug Loading the Lithium Battery The Camedia C-2500L takes one 3V lithium battery (CR2025).

  • Page 15: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures...

  • Page 16: Loading Smartmedia/Compactflash Memory Cards

    Loading SmartMedia / CompactFlash Memory Cards The Camedia C-2500L can take both SmartMedia and CompactFlash memory cards simultaneously, or either of them at a time. The pictures you take are stored on these cards. Eject button E-10 Loading SmartMedia Memory Card You can use not only Olympus SmartMedia 3V(3.3V) cards, but any...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On

    SmartMedia card and the CompactFlash card are set. • When using Non Olympus brand SmartMedia and the CompactFlash, format them with the Camedia C-2500L before using them. • NEVER open the card compartment cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is in operation.
  • Page 18 AA Ni-MH batteries and battery charger bun- dled with the C-2500L. • When operating with exhausted batteries, frame number blinks on the control panel after a picture is taken or power is turned on. In this case, the picture was not taken normally.

  • Page 19: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Diopter adjustment dial Correct Correct Incorrect After turning ON the power and setting up the camera, you are ready to take pictures. Dioptor adjustment If the autofocus mark is blurred or otherwise hard to see, you can adjust lens power with the diopter adjustment dial.

  • Page 20: Camedia C-2500L Shooting Modes

    P Mode (Program Mode) Aperture and shutter speed are set automatically by the Camedia C-2500L. All you have to do to get sharp clear images is to press the shutter release button. Images are quick and easy.

  • Page 21: Mode Selection

    Mode Selection The Camedia C-2500L has three modes for you to use: P mode, A mode and M mode. Modes are selected with the mode dial prior to taking pictures. Mode dial Selecting SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory Card The following procedure explains how to select the media which images are to be stored on. Select media before taking your pictures.

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures In The P Mode

    Taking Pictures in the P Mode With the P mode, exposure is set automatically by the camera. The default setting is autofocus, which sets focus automatically, for the camera. All you have to do to get sharp clear images is press the shutter release button. A good way to learn the basics of using your camera is to take pictures.
  • Page 23 Hard-to-(Auto)Focus Subjects Although the autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, the Camedia C-2500L cannot bring the following subjects into focus. In such cases, the green lamp inside the viewfinder blinks and the shutter release button is disabled. In some cases, the shut- ter release button will respond to touch, but the image will be out-of-focus.

  • Page 24: Locking Focus

    Locking Focus Focus-locking is a technique for bringing a subject into focus which is not within the autofocus mark (center) of the Camedia C-2500L. It can be performed as explained below. While looking into the viewfinder, move the autofocus mark over the subject you want to photograph and press the shutter release button down halfway.

  • Page 25: Using The Zoom Lever

    Green lamp Using the Zoom Effectively Zooming changes the focal point by moving the lens crystals. The Camedia C-2500L mounts an optical 3x magnification zoom lens. Moving the zoom lever moves the lens crystals and changes the focal point. WIDE TELE While looking into the viewfinder, move the zoom lever.

  • Page 26: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography This section explains how to take pictures with a flash. Flashes are used in lighting up and taking pictures of backlighted subjects or the dark area as well as in taking pictures in dark places. The camera has features, such as flash synchronization effect, which fires the flash at the beginning or end of a slow shutter.
  • Page 27 Orange lamp Flash Mode Selection This section explains how to set the flash mode. Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". Press the [ ] button. Every time the [ ] button is pressed, the flash mode changes as fol- lows.
  • Page 28 Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode Orange lamp Fill-In Flash mode Orange lamp E-22 Red-Eye Reducing Flash In the red-eye reducing mode, before the actual flash is emitted, 10 short preliminary flashes are fired in rapid sequence. These short flashes con- tract the subject's pupils and, hence, reduce the incidence of red eyes seen in conventional flash photographs.

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer/Remote Control

    Control panel Flash OFF mode Using the Self-Timer/Remote Control Using the self-timer or the remote control, pictures can be taken without having to press the shutter release button. This is a handy feature when taking group photos. Control panel The flash can be turned OFF to photograph sunsets or night scenes, or for taking pictures in museums where flash photography is prohibited.
  • Page 30 Self-timer signal Control panel E-24 Press the shutter release button down halfway to lock the focus. The green lamp inside the viewfinder will light up to indicate the cam- era is ready to take the picture. Cover the viewfinder with the lens cap holder to block incoming light from the viewfinder.

  • Page 31: Viewing Images

    Self-timer signal 15¡ 5m (16.5ft.) 15¡ Viewing Images You can display images on the LCD monitor at any time. Not only can you view images one frame at a time, it is also possible to display them as an index or slide show. MEMO Determine the composition, and cover the viewfinder with the lens cap holder to block incoming light from the view finder.

  • Page 32: Viewing Images As An Index

    Viewing Images as an Index Images can be displayed as an index of 4 or 9 frames. It is convenient when looking for the picture that you want to display. Image Magnification (Digital Zoom) You can magnify pictures you have taken for closer viewing on the LCD monitor. This feature is useful for checking the focus or small details.

  • Page 33: Write-Protecting Images

    Write-Protecting Images You can protect images which you want to preserve. The procedure is as follows. Directions in which you can move are marked with will disappear at the end of images. NOTE • Images have the same range of movement at 4x as at 2x magnifica- tion.

  • Page 34: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Images you do not need can be easily erased. You have the choice of erasing just one image at a time or clearing the entire card. Turning the Power Off E-28 One-Frame Erase The following procedure erases only the image displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 35: Other Ways To Use Your Camera

    Other Ways to Use Your Camera...

  • Page 36: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode The macro mode is for taking pictures of small subjects at very close distance. Ranges as small as 9 x 11 cm ( 3.5 x 4.3 in.) can be taken when photographed from 0.3 (1 ft.)m away.(TELE) Macro Super Macro The super macro mode is for taking pictures at even closer distances than that offered in the macro mode.

  • Page 37: Infinity Mode

    Infinity Mode The infinity mode is used to take pictures of faraway subjects. Infinity Manual Focusing It is possible to set the distance manually and focus on subjects. Manual focusing is effective with - for example - subjects which cannot be brought into focus with the autofocus feature (P.17). Set the mode dial to "P", "A"...

  • Page 38: Setting Metering Mode

    Metering measures the brightness of the subject before the picture is taken. This information is used then to determine expo- sure. With the Camedia C-2500L , you can select between centre metering and spot metering.The default is centre metering. Spot Metering...

  • Page 39: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation P MODE A MODE In the P and A modes, you can compensate exposure to ±2EV in 1/3 EV steps. "P" / "A" Setting Aperture A MODE M MODE By setting the aperture manually, you can take sharp pictures from foreground to background or with the foreground and back- ground deliberately out-of-focus.

  • Page 40: Setting Shutter Speed

    Portraits Group Photographs Setting Shutter Speed M MODE Setting shutter speed enables you to capture objects in motion. "M" E-34 Portraits Try recalling a portrait you have seen. Many times, a portrait of a singer or movie star shows the subject in focus with a plain or out-of- focus background.

  • Page 41: Manual Exposure

    Fast Slow Manual Exposure M MODE Setting shutter speed and aperture yourself lets you take highly expressive photographs. "M" Triangle Taking Pictures of Moving Objects By changing the shutter speed, you can change the way someone run- ning or a car in a race comes out. This special effect is done in the M mode with the manual shutter speed feature.

  • Page 42: Types Of Menus

    Types of Menu This section explains menus displayed on C-2500L. The menus vary according to modes: shooting modes ( P mode, A mode and M mode ) and playback mode. Selected card E-36 Menus in the P mode, A mode and M mode •...

  • Page 43: Using The Jog Dial

    Using the Jog Dial How to Use the Jog Dial in Each Menu The jog dial is used to shift the cursor in each menu. See “Setting Menus”, P.38 for the Menu. button: Specifies item when the cursor is on it. (See the illustra- tion button: Specifies the settings of a certain menu.

  • Page 44: Setting Menus

    Setting Menus Menus can be displayed on the LCD monitor so that you can select and set up camera features. This section explains the menu format and how to operate them. Available user-setting Item Cursor or OK E-38 About Menus Setting Menus Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 45: Setting Resolution

    Setting Resolution Resolution is available as SQ (standard quality), HQ (high quality) and SHQ (super high quality). Definition increases in this order. Resolution can be selected as follows. Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 46 E-40 Specifying File Format (JPEG/TIFF) for SHQ Images With SHQ images, you can save files in a JPEG (compressed) format or TIFF (noncompressed) format. Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". Press the [ ] button or the [OK] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 47: Setting Iso Rating

    Setting ISO Rating You can set ISO rating to that of 35mm film. There are 3 ratings: 100, 200 and 400. The higher the level, the better photographs taken in dark places or photographs of rapidly moving objects come out. Setting Sharpness Set the mode dial to "P", "A"...

  • Page 48: Sequence Mode

    Sequence Mode MEMO E-42 The Camedia C-2500L lets you take up to five images in quick succes- sion by simply holding down the shutter release button. Set the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M". Press the [ ] button. The first menu appears on the LCD mon- itor.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures Using Exclusive Extension Flash

    Taking Pictures Using Exclusive Extension Flash (Model No.FL-40) You can take various flash-lit pictures using an extension flash (sold separately ) designed specifically for the Camedia C-2500L. Both an extension flash and the built-in flash as well as the built-in flash only can be used.
  • Page 50 E-44 Taking Pictures Using Extension Flash Check that the built-in flash is retracted. If not, retract it. Turn ON power to the extension flash. NOTE • To override flash emission from the exclusive extension flash, set its power to OFF. Select one of the flash modes.
  • Page 51 ‘ Using Extension Flash in M Mode You can select either "TTL-AUTO" or "MANUAL" of the extension flash in the M mode. Using Extension Flash Only Retract the built-in flash when you use an extension flash only. The auto-flash and red-eye reducing flash modes are not enabled in the M mode.
  • Page 52 Non-exclusive Extension Flash That Can Be Used with This Camera Use the flash (sold separately) designed specifically for the Camedia C-2500L if possible. If you want to use non-exclusive extension flashes on the market, extension flashes must satisfy the following conditions in order to be used with the Camedia C-2500L.

  • Page 53: Setting Flash Control

    Setting Flash Control Flash control is set as follows. Quick Focus Quick focus lets you focus on objects easily. The focal distance must be set in advance from its menu. Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 54 0.4m (1.3 ft.)Quick focus TELE WIDE 0.3m 0.6m 0.4m (1ft.) ( 2ft.) ( 3.3ft.) (1.3ft.) 2.5m (8.2 ft.) Quick focus (Out of flash working range/ISO 100) TELE WIDE 3.0m 7.5m 1.0m 2.5m ( 24.6ft.) ( 3.3ft.) ( 9.8ft.) ( 8.2ft.) Quick focus (Out of flash working range/ISO 100) TELE...

  • Page 55: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance By setting the white balance, images are not affected by the surrounding light. MEMO • For more information on white balancing, see "Taking Natural Color Pictures Under Fluorescent Light" (P. 64). Auto White Balancing In auto white balancing, white light is automatically detected and bal- anced against the overall color of the photograph.

  • Page 56: Manual White Balance

    White Balance E-50 When the white light is memorized, "GOOD" will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the [OK] button again to execute the white balancing reference setting. If the light source is not properly memorized, “NO GOOD X” is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 57: Flash Synchronization Effect

    White Balance Flash Synchronization Effect This feature fires the flash at the beginning or end of a slow shutter. You can use it to create special effects in photographs. The 1st/2nd curtain effect is most effective when the shutter is set to a slower speed (slow shuttering) in the “M” mode. Press the shutter release button down halfway.
  • Page 58 E-52 Press the flash pop-up button. The flash will popup. Press the shutter release button down halfway to lock the focus on the subject. Press the shutter release button down all the way. The picture will be taken with the flash being fired at the beginning of the shutter release.

  • Page 59: Reset Settings Of Shooting Modes

    Reset Settings of Shooting Modes You can reset settings you set to their initial states. This is helpful when you forget what settings you made. Viewing Photo Information You can display information on the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. Other than the date and time of each image, information on camera setup at the time each picture was taken, such as aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation, is displayed, too.

  • Page 60: Slide Shows

    Picture information display SmartMedia/CompactFlash memory card Aperture Shutter speed Folder name File name Date/Time Slide Shows Images displayed on the LCD monitor can be automatically forwarded one frame at a time, as in a slide show. E-54 Pixels Protect ON/OFF Resolution Exposure compensation [SM]...

  • Page 61: Copying Images

    Copying Images You can copy images you take. Copying can be done from the SmartMedia to the CompactFlash memory card, or vice-versa. Set both cards to the camera and start copying to back up the images easily. Copy One Image Set the mode dial to Press the [SM/CF] button and select the card storing the image to be copied.

  • Page 62: Clearing All The Frames

    Clearing All the Frames The entire SmartMedia / CompactFlash can be cleared as follows. Displaying Images on TV Using the included video cable, you can display pictures you have taken on a TV. Even without a personal computer, you can enjoy viewing your photographs on a big screen.

  • Page 63: Print Setup

    Images made with the Camedia C-2500L and stored on SmartMedia or CompactFlash memory card can be printed in the following ways. • Using the Camedia C-2500L, you can specify the number of copies to print out, the position where the date and the time should appear on the print and other information (Preprint Setup).

  • Page 64: Preprint Setup

    Preprint Setup You can store information such as the number of copies to print out on either SmartMedia or a CompactFlash. This procedure is called "preprint setup". Preprint setup is only effective for prints made at stores that can print out using DPOF-ready printers and DPOF systems. Preprint mark The number [SM] Preprinting of All Images...
  • Page 65 Preprint Indexes The below procedure explains how to set up index printing of all images stored on the card which were selected at preprinting. Set the mode dial to Press the button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Align the cursor with [CARD INDEX] with the top / bottom point of the jog dial.
  • Page 66 E-60...

  • Page 67: For Better Images

    For Better Images...

  • Page 68: About Focusing

    When you want to take sharp pictures of plant pistils or stamen, the results are often out-of-focus if an ordinary zoom is used. However, sharp clear images are possible with the Camedia C-2500L using the macro or super macro (in the "WIDE" mode only) modes.

  • Page 69: Nighttime Photography

    Nighttime Photography Auto Exposure Aperture fixed wideopen When the Subject Is Not in the Centre of the Frame It is hard to focus on a subject if it is not in the center of the frame, but you can bring the subject to the autofocus mark just enough to lock focus on it, and then, without lifting your finger off of the shutter release button, compose the frame as you like and take the picture.

  • Page 70: How To Use 2Nd Curtain Synchronization Effect

    When pictures are taken under fluorescent light or a special light source, the colors may lose their overall balance. With the Camedia C-2500L, pictures taken under fluorescent light can come out in natural-looking colors by changing the refer- ence tone with the "white balancing with reference" feature in the [WB] menu (P. 49).

  • Page 71: Processing Images On Personal Computer

    Processing Images on Personal Computer...

  • Page 72: Processing Images On Personal Computer

    How to Connect to Personal Computer Connecting the Camedia C-2500L to a personal computer makes it possible to download images from the card in the camera to the PC. The connection will differ depending on the type of PC used.
  • Page 73 To the computer Communications connector Connecting to Personal Computers The Camedia C-2500L can be connected to a personal computer as fol- lows. Install CAMEDIA Master 1.11. For an explanation on installation, see the online manual. Check that power to both the computer and camera is OFF.

  • Page 74: Transferring Images To A Personal Computer

    Transferring Images to a Personal Computer E-68 Transferring Images via Provided CAMEDIA Master 1.11 By installing the provided software (CAMEDIA Master1.11), you can download images to a computer via the serial cable and access the fol- lowing functions. For installation and operation, refer to the CAMEDIA Master 1.11’s online manual.

  • Page 75: Viewing Images Stored On The Card On Your Computer

    Viewing Images Stored on the Card on Your Computer You can view images stored on SmartMedia/CompactFlash memory card via the CAMEDIA Master 1.11. Start the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 installed on the computer. Click on "My Camera" icon. A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed. Place the cursor on the desired image and double-click on it.

  • Page 76: Processing Images Via Software On Your Computer

    Processing Images via Software on Your Computer You can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) via the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 or other application software. This section explains some of the processing using the CAMEDIA Master 1.11. E-70 Making Dark Images Brighter Some images may come out darker than expected.

  • Page 77: Correcting Blurry Images

    Correcting Blurry Images In some cases the whole image may be blurred. In other cases, only the objects surrounding the subject are blurred, while the subject itself is in focus. Use the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image.

  • Page 78: Composing Images With Templates

    E-72 Composing Images with Templates You can easily compose images with templates on the CAMEDIA Master 1.11. Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double- click on it. This will display the selected image. Select [Image] - [Template Superimpose] on the menu bar. This will display the compose window .

  • Page 79: Setting Camera's System

    Setting Camera’s System...

  • Page 80: Setting Date/Time

    To check the date and the time when the C-2500L recorded the image, use CAMEDIA Master. The software can tell you the original date and time.

  • Page 81: Setting Meter/Feet Display

    Setting Meter/Feet Display You can change the units of distance that are displayed when taking pictures that are focused manually. The distance can be displayed in meters (m) or feet (ft). Setting Image Display You can set whether images are to be displayed on the LCD monitor or not while they are being stored on SmartMedia/CompactFlash.

  • Page 82: Setting Time Interval Before Stand-By (In The Shooting Modes)

    Setting Time Interval before Stand-by (In the Shooting Modes) The power save function puts the camera into the stand-by mode automatically if the camera is not operated for a set time using the procedure below. The camera also enters the stand-by mode when viewing images as well as when taking pictures. To resume viewing images this case, simply press the ON/OFF button.

  • Page 83: Formatting Smartmedia/Compactflash Memory Cards

    The below procedure explains how to format SmartMedia and CompactFlash memory cards. Before using cards that have for- matted by a personal computer or by a digital camera that we did not manufacture, please reformat them using the C-2500L. If trouble occurs, reformat the card. When a card is reformatted, all data on it is erased.

  • Page 84: About The File Name

    About the File Name Files and folders are named in one of the following three modes; AUTO FILE, AUTO FOLDER, and NAME RESET. C-2500L names the file No. from 0001-9999, and the folder No. from 101 - 999. Naming modes can be selected from the FILE NAME menu.
  • Page 85 When the file number 9999 is reached, the camera automatically creates a new folder and the next image will be stored in that folder with the file number 0001. At this time, the number of the newly created folder will be one digit higher than that of the highest-numbered folder on the card.
  • Page 86 Notes for Using the AUTO FILE and AUTO FOLDER Functions • Automatic Switching Function in the AUTO FILE and AUTO FOLDER Modes When the number of folders on the selected card reaches 999 during shooting with the file name mode set to “AUTO FILE” or “AUTO FOLDER”, the file name mode is automatically switched to “NAME RESET”.

  • Page 87: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous...

  • Page 88: Glossary

    Browser Internet viewing software. Popular products are Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Pictures taken with the Camedia C-2500L can be viewed with a browser. Close-up Generic term for taking photographs at a close distance to the subject. With the Camedia C-2500L, you can take pho- tographs up close to the subject in either the macro mode (30 cm ~ 60 cm) (1 ft.
  • Page 89 It is best used with subjects of high light- dark contrast or to measure light in a particular spot only. In the case of the C-2500L, the camera meters the exposure within the autofocus mark of the viewfinder.

  • Page 90: Questions And Answers

    Do not store in an area where mothballs are used. Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period. E-84 Can I use the extension flash? Yes, you can. Please visit our Internet home page (http://www.olympus.com).

  • Page 91: Error Code

    CAN NOT This image cannot be opened with OPEN FILE the C-2500L. Images photographed with a differ- ent digital camera should be viewed using the same camera. If the card is dirty, clean it with a tis- sue.

  • Page 92: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Operating Problems The camera does not work. The power is OFF. - Press the power button to turn it on. (P. 11) The batteries are loaded incorrectly - Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 7) The batteries are dead. - Replace the batteries with new ones.
  • Page 93 The picture is too bright. The flash was set to the Fill-In Flash mode. - Set the flash to a mode other than Fill-In Flash. (P. 22) The subject was very bright. - Either meter or point the camera away from overly bright subjects.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    (SQ mode) White balance : Full auto TTL/manual 6 steps/ Quick adjustment Lens : Olympus lens9.2 ~ 28mm, F2.8 ~ 3.9, 7 elements in 7 groups. Equivalent to 36 ~ 110 mm lens on 35-mm camera Diameter of filter...

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