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Olympus CAMEDIA C-2020 ZOOM Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-2020ZOOM
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
BASIC FUNCTIONS
MOVIE FUNCTIONS
PRINTING PICTURES
USING A PERSONAL
COMPUTER
CAMERA SETTINGS
MISCELLANEOUS

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CAMERA C-2020ZOOM 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 BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS PRINTING PICTURES...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructlons

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference.
  • Page 3 7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or rain. 8. Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table, or cart.
  • Page 4 16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: C-2020ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone number: 516-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to...

  • Page 6: For Safe Use

    • No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of 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 7 CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED. 8. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

  • Page 8: Care And Storage

    CAUTION 1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY.

  • Page 9: Battery Handling

    Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod. Turn the tripod head instead. Do not touch any of the camera’s internal parts. Do not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safety instructlons...2 For safe use...6 Care and storage ...8 Battery handling...9 Main features...15 PREPARATION...17 Checking the contents ...18 Names of parts ...20 Attaching the strap...23 Loading the batteries ...24 Using the AC adapter (optional) ...26 Inserting SmartMedia ...28 Adjusting the date and time ...30 Learning the basics ...32 Holding the camera...32...
  • Page 11 Shutter priority mode ...52 Manual mode...54 Zoom ...55 Exposure compensation ...56 Using the flash...57 Spot metering mode ...61 Macro mode...62 Macro + Spot metering mode ...63 Manual focus ...64 Still picture record menu...66 Sequence mode ...67 Selftimer/Remote control ...69 Auto bracket ...73 Extension flash ...75 Slow shutter synchronization flash mode ...77 Digital tele mode...79...
  • Page 12 MOVIE FUNCTIONS...105 [Record Mode] Recording movies...106 Recording movies using the optical viewfinder...106 Recording movies using the LCD monitor ...108 Quick view...110 Focus lock...111 Working range ...112 Zoom...113 Exposure compensation ...114 Manual focus ...115 Movie picture record menu ...117 Selftimer/Remote control ...118 White balance...122 ISO ...124 Picture effects...126...
  • Page 13 PRINTING PICTURES...139 Printing pictures...140 Card print...141 Print-reserve (card)...141 Still picture display menu (card-print) ...142 Print-all (card) ...143 Date-print (card)...144 Index-print (card) ...145 Direct-print ...146 Printing with the P-300 ...146 Index print (P-300) ...148 Close-up print (P-300) ...149 Random print (P-300) ...150 Direct print menu ...152 All print (P-300)...153 Cut print (P-300) ...154...
  • Page 14 CAMERA SETTINGS...171 All reset...172 Sharpness ...174 SHQ setup ...175 SQ setup...176 Beep sound ...177 Rec view ...178 File number...180 LCD brightness...183 Meters/Feet selection ...185 Index-display adjustment...186 MISCELLANEOUS ...187 Questions and answers ...188 Troubleshooting...190 System chart...194 Error codes ...195 Optional items...196 Notes on display and backlight...196 Compatibility of the picture data ...197 Specifications ...198...

  • Page 15: Main Features

    Various exposure modes make advanced shooting possible. The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital tele mode make possible photographs equivalent to 7.5X zoom. Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    PREPARATION...

  • Page 18: Checking The Contents

    CHECKING THE CONTENTS Camera Lens cap RS-232C PC serial cable Remote control Warranty card/ Registration card Strap Video cable Conversion connector for Macintosh Software CD’s Instructions/Remote control instructions...
  • Page 19 Battery charger Power plug SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB) Index labels (2 pieces) Instructions AA NiMH batteries (4 pieces) Instructions Static-free case Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces)

  • Page 20: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Control panel (P. 22) Zoom lever (P. 55/113) Strap hole (P. 23) Flash (P. 57) Lens Card compartment cover (P. 28) Selftimer/Remote control signal (P. 69/118) Flash synchronization socket (P. 75) AC adapter connector (P. 26) Video output connector (NTSC) (P.

  • Page 21: Viewfinder Display

    Flash button (P. 57) / Erase button (P. 98) Spot/Macro button (P. 61) / Info button (P. 94) Viewfinder (P. 21) OK button (P. 40) LCD monitor (P. 22) Menu button (P. 39) Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P. 24) VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Autofocus mark (p.

  • Page 22: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Flash mode Macro mode Slow shutter Manual focus Sequential shooting Card error Selftimer/Remote control Battery check LCD MONITOR (Display mode) Recording mode Protect Random print Battery check ’99.12.23 21:56 Date Time Manual white balance synchroniza- Extension flash tion flash SLOW Recording mode...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Strap

    Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera. Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.

  • Page 24: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA nickel metal–hydride batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera.
  • Page 25 Note: • Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries. • Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment. • If the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour, all the settings will reset to the default. •...

  • Page 26: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet AC wall outlet AC adapter AC adapter connector Note: • When in use for long periods, the AC adapter may get warm. This is normal.
  • Page 27 Warning: Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock. • Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters. • Use an AC120V power source.

  • Page 28: Inserting Smartmedia

    INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. Insert SmartMedia. Make sure that the camera power is off. Open the Card compartment cover. Insert the SmartMedia card correctly as shown. Close the cover tightly. To eject the card, turn off the power, compartment cover and push the card.
  • Page 29 Note: • Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera. • When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Date And Time

    ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time. LCD monitor F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP SETUP 2 / 3 (Still Picture Record Menu) REC VIEW FILE NAME SETUP m / f t [ 2 / 2 ] Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, •...
  • Page 31 Caution: • The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour (based on our tests). In such a case, adjust the date again. Note: • We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures.

  • Page 32: Learning The Basics

    LEARNING THE BASICS HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Proper Improper Note: • Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. • Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Proper...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Diopter

    ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture. Note: • Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger. •...

  • Page 34: Basic Operating Procedure

    BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE Note: • Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first. • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card.

  • Page 35: How To Use The Mode Dial

    HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial. Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Program Power off P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. 42 ~ 91) With P, the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically.

  • Page 36: Checking The Card

    CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card. Control SLOW SLOW panel Viewfinder SLOW SLOW LCD monitor Card error When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected: The Card error indicator on the Green control panel and the Green lamp...

  • Page 37: Checking The Batteries

    CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally.

  • Page 38: Checking The Number Of Storable Pictures

    CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. (For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear.) • The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0.

  • Page 39: How To Use The Menu

    HOW TO USE THE MENU To move the cursor vertically. Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally. Set the Mode dial. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust.
  • Page 40 Scroll Scroll Note: • In the Record mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the adjustment and the Menu.

  • Page 41: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 42: [Record Mode] Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Autofocus mark Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 47) • Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly.
  • Page 43 Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking. Note: • When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks, the flash is being charged. (p. 57) •...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor

    TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR LCD monitor F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 Number of storable pictures Shutter Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. With P, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. • With A/S/M, the LCD monitor will turn on automatically.
  • Page 45 F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. • It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption. •...

  • Page 46: Quick View

    QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken. When the Mode dial is set to P or A/S/M, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice. •...

  • Page 47: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Viewfinder Autofocus mark Note: • If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance.

  • Page 48: Autofocus

    AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Manual focus. (p. 64) 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.
  • Page 49 3 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47) 4 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.

  • Page 50: Working Range

    WORKING RANGE The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially with Telephoto shooting. Viewfinder Take pictures at a distance between 8" ~ •...

  • Page 51: Aperture Priority Mode

    APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds. Aperture F2.0 –– ––– + 2.0 Note: • When the flash mode is set to other than OFF, the shutter speed will not be slower than 1/30 sec.

  • Page 52: Shutter Priority Mode

    SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter speed manually for the Shutter priority mode. Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it to a slow speed to express motion. Shutter speed –– – 1/800 + 2.0 Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.
  • Page 53 Available Shutter Speed Settings AUTO 1 ~ 1/800 4 ~ 1/800 Note: • When the right exposure cannot be attained, the shutter speed display will blink and (overexposure) or the LCD monitor. • Shutter speed setting is valid only when the Shutter priority mode is selected.

  • Page 54: Manual Mode

    MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion. Shutter speed Aperture F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 Note: • When the right exposure cannot be attained, the displays will blink and (overexposure) or monitor.

  • Page 55: Zoom

    ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. Note: • When used with the Digital tele mode, you can take an approx. 7.5X zoom photograph. (p. 79) • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off.

  • Page 56: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark. Exposure compensation F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 Note: •...

  • Page 57: Using The Flash

    USING THE FLASH Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions. You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button. Flash mode Auto-Flash (p. 58) Red-Eye Reducing Flash (p. 58) Significantly reduces the Fill-In Flash (p.

  • Page 58: Red-Eye Reducing Flash

    AUTO-FLASH In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. Viewfinder When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash. RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”. Note: •...

  • Page 59: Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation)

    FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION) In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg.

  • Page 60: Selecting The Flash Mode

    SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Orange lamp Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to Auto-Flash when the power is turned off. (p. 172) Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. With each press of the Flash mode button, the flash mode will switch from Auto-Flash to...

  • Page 61: Macro Mode

    SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks. You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot/Macro button. Digital ESP metering/Auto focus Spot metering mode Macro mode (p.

  • Page 62: Macro Mode

    MACRO MODE You can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subject can be photographed fully within the frame. Control panel Note: • When using the flash in the Macro mode, the flash may not have the proper effect.

  • Page 63: Macro + Spot Metering Mode

    MACRO + SPOT METERING MODE Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 31". Control panel Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off.

  • Page 64: Manual Focus

    MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required. F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 2.5x Control panel Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 65 F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 2.5x Note: • When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode, the distances on page 65 will be displayed on the LCD monitor. • The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected.

  • Page 66: Still Picture Record Menu

    STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU * When the Mode dial is set to A/S/M or P. (p. 39) Monitor display For using the Sequence mode (p. 67), DRIVE Selftimer/Remote control (p. 69) or Auto bracket (p. 73). For using an extension flash. (p. 75) SLOW For taking photographs of night views.

  • Page 67: Sequence Mode

    SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed. F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE 1 / 3 Control panel Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
  • Page 68 Record mode VGA NORMAL 1.4 frames/sec. VGA HIGH XGA NORMAL 1.4 frames/sec. XGA HIGH JPEG TIFF Note: • The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode. • When using the extension flash, set the speed fast enough to follow the sequential shooting.

  • Page 69: Selftimer/Remote Control

    SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. F2.0 1/800 + 2.0 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE 1 / 3 Control panel Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE.

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