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Olympus C-520 Advanced Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-280/X-820/
C-520
Advanced
Manual
( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please
read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
( We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.

Quick Start Guide

Get started using your
camera right away.

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master

Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Appendix ( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Learn how to print pictures you have taken. Printing pictures P. 29 Learn how to transfer and save pictures to a computer. Using OLYMPUS Master P. 35 Find out more about camera Getting to know your camera operations and how to take better better pictures.
  • Page 3 Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 (LI-40C) CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual, and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 Prepare the camera a. Charge the battery. Power Cable Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger Charging Indicator AC Wall Outlet Red light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). ( Insert the battery by putting in the marked...
  • Page 5 Prepare the camera Contact area Notch ( Orient the card as shown, and insert the card straight in until it clicks into place. ( To remove the card, push the card all the way in, release slowly, grasp the card, then remove.
  • Page 6 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h. When shooting still pictures When shooting movies Still picture shooting modes The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed.
  • Page 7 Set the date and time About the date and time setting screen Y-M-D Hour Minute Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) MENU Cancels the setting a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. OF/<...
  • Page 8 Set the date and time d. Press the Y# button. e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [D]. TIME TIME --:-- --:-- Y / M / Y / M / D 2007 2007.12 12.10 10 CANCEL MENU f. Press the Y# button. g.
  • Page 9 Take a picture a. Hold the camera. Horizontal grip Vertical grip b. Focus. Place this mark over your subject. 1/1000 1/1000 F3.1 F3.1 Shutter Button (Press Halfway) [ IN IN ] HQ 3264 3264×2448 2448 The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
  • Page 10 Review your pictures a. Press the q button. q button [ IN IN ] 3264 3264×2448 2448 Arrow pad F3.1 1/1000 0.0 F3.1 1/1000 0.0 ISO 1600 ISO 1600 Displays the next image ’07.12.10 12:30 07.12.10 12:30 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 Displays the previous image Erase pictures...

  • Page 11: Button Operations

    Button operations Shooting mode Self-timer Flash mode [ IN IN ] HQ 3264 3264×2448 2448 Macro mode o button Turning the camera on and off Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Lens extends • Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies Shooting still pictures...

  • Page 12: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization

    K button (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on Shooting mode is selected. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera off. g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 27) q button (Playback) Selecting playback mode/Turning the camera on The last picture taken is displayed.

  • Page 13: Smile Shot

    [S SMILE SHOT] • When the camera detects a smiling face in shooting standby mode, 3 frames are taken in high speed sequential shooting mode automatically. You can also shoot pictures manually by pressing the shutter button in this mode. •...
  • Page 14 OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/Printing pictures Shooting mode: Changing picture brightness Press OF/< in shooting mode, select a picture in your desired brightness with XY, and press . • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV Playback mode: Printing pictures Display a picture to print out in playback mode, connect the camera to the printer, and then press OF/<...

  • Page 15: Erasing Pictures

    /S button Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost)/ Erasing pictures  Increasing the brightness of the monitor Press  in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the previous brightness resumes. S Erasing pictures In playback mode, select the picture you want to erase, and press S.

  • Page 16: Index Display

    Playback mode: Switching the picture display Single-frame playback • Use the arrow pad to browse pictures. [ IN IN ] × 3264 3264 2448 2448 F3.1 1/1000 F3.1 1/1000 ISO 1600 ISO 1600 ’07.12.10 12:30 07.12.10 12:30 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 [ IN IN ]...

  • Page 17: Menu Operations

    Menu operations K button (Shooting mode) q button (Playback mode)  Arrow pad (ONXY) m button About the menus Press m to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu SETUP menu items (Still picture shooting mode)
  • Page 18 CAMERA MENU R (movies) IMAGE IMAGE PANORAMA* QUALITY QUALITY FINE ZOOM AF MODE CAMERA CAMERA RESET RESET SETUP SETUP SETUP R (still pictures) MENU MENU SILENT SILENT SCENE SCENE MODE MODE * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. EXIT MENU...

  • Page 19: Image Quality

    • Some functions are not available according to the selected mode. g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 49) g “SETUP menus” (P. 26) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality Still picture image quality and their applications Image quality/Image size Compression...

  • Page 20: Camera Menu

    Function Factory default setting Ref. Page R (still pictures) P. 20 R (movies) P. 21 AF MODE iESP P. 21 f (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the situation. This can be set only when the mode dial is set to f.

  • Page 21: Silent Mode

    Only the digital zoom can be used. PANORAMA ..................Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from...

  • Page 22: Operations During Movie Playback

    Playback mode menu When a still picture is selected EDIT PLAYBACK MENU PRINT PRINT PRINT SLIDE- SLIDE- EDIT EDIT EDIT ORDER ORDER ORDER SHOW SHOW PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PERFECT PERFECT SETUP SETUP SETUP MENU MENU *1 A card is required. SILENT SILENT SILENT ERASE...
  • Page 23 Operations during pause Y : Plays when pressed and held. [ IN IN ] X : Plays the movie in reverse when pressed and held. O : Displays the first frame. N : Displays the last frame. 00:05 00:05 00:36 00:36 •...
  • Page 24 Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE • Use the arrow pad to select the picture to be erased, and press S. Select YES/ NO [YES], and press . • Even if pictures registered in MY FAVORITE are erased, original pictures in the internal memory or the card may not be erased.

  • Page 25: Playback Menu

    PLAYBACK MENU ........................Protecting pictures Protected pictures cannot be erased using [ERASE], [SEL. IMAGE] or [ALL [ IN ] ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting. • Select the picture with XY, and protect it by selecting [ON] with ON. You can protect several frames in succession.

  • Page 26: Playback Mode

    • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
  • Page 27 ....................Selecting a display language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. PIXEL MAPPING ............Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv

    ......................Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. If the date and time are not set, the [X] screen is displayed each time the camera is turned on. Y-M-D •...

  • Page 29: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 30 • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press XY to select a picture, and press OF/<. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed. EXIT PRINT Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Picture To Print

    Selecting a print mode PRINT Prints the selected picture. P R I N T M O D E S E L E C T PRINT ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored in the internal ALL PRINT memory or on the card. MULTI PRINT MULTI PRINT Prints one picture in multiple layout format.

  • Page 32: How To Make Print Reservations

    Setting the number of prints and data to be printed <× Sets the number of prints. You can select up P R I N T I N F O [ I N ] to 10 prints. < x DATE ( If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with DATE WITHOUT...

  • Page 33: Number Of Prints

    Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data, without using a computer. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary. Note • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device.
  • Page 34 All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. [U], and press . Select [PRINT ORDER] Select the date and time setting, and press . The pictures are printed without the date and time.

  • Page 35: Using Olympus Master

    Overview Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting.

  • Page 36: Install The Olympus Master Software

    Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment...
  • Page 37 • To select the components to install, select “Custom”. • The installation begins. The screen confirming that setup is completed is displayed. Click “Close”. • Next, the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version is displayed. To install this software, click “Install”. Macintosh Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 38 • Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, Y is pressed and [MTP] is selected.

  • Page 39: Downloading And Saving Images

    To exit OLYMPUS Master Click “Exit” on any window. • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images Click “Transfer Images” on the browse window, and then click “From Camera” • The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer from the camera is displayed.
  • Page 40 To view a movie Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the browse window. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the edit window and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click “Play” at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 41 To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. •...

  • Page 42: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...

  • Page 43: The Date And Time Have Not Been Set

    The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same condition from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set in the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Without Blurring

    Taking pictures without blurring Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently to shoot the picture. In addition, blurring is reduced when taking pictures in the h mode. The factors that can cause the picture to blur are as follows: •...

  • Page 45: Additional Shooting Tips And Information

    54 sec. Using a new card • When using a non-Olympus card or a card used for other purposes with a computer, etc., use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 26)

  • Page 46: Lamp Indicators

    Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. Lamp Status Self-timer lamp The lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. Card access lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is off.

  • Page 47: To Return The Settings Of Functions To Default Settings

    View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details on changing the settings on your...
  • Page 48 When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with the This card cannot be used. Insert a new card. card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is The recorded image has been protected prohibited.
  • Page 49 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper. JAMMED The printer’s paper tray has Do not operate the printer while changing been removed or the printer settings on the camera. SETTINGS has been operated while CHANGED changing settings on the camera.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    LI-40C charger before use. ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge. ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of charger. Using your charger abroad ( The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world.

  • Page 51: The Card

    Use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer.

  • Page 52: General Precautions

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

  • Page 53: Handling The Camera

    DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.

  • Page 54: Caution For Usage Environment

    • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.

  • Page 55: Lcd Monitor

    Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.

  • Page 56: Fcc Notice

    Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
  • Page 57 Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this. Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date...
  • Page 58 Image pickup device : 1/2.35" CCD (primary color filter), 8,500,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 36 to 108 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 59 Names of Parts Camera Self-timer lamp gP. 14 o button gP. 11 Zoom lever Multi-connector gP. 15 gP. 28, 29, 38 Flash gP. 14 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Lens Connector cover Microphone Speaker gP. 28, 38 Card access lamp gP. 39, 46, 51 q button (Playback) K button (Shooting) gP.

  • Page 60: Shooting Mode

    Monitor Symbols & Icons (Shooting Mode 1/1000 1/1000 F3.1 F3.1 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 1600 1600 00:36 00:36 00:36 3264 3264×2448 2448 Still pictures Movies Item Indications Ref. Page e = full power, f = low power 1 Battery check –...
  • Page 61 (Playback Mode 16 15 × 3264 3264 2448 2448 × F3.1 1/1000 F3.1 1/1000 +2.0 +2.0 12 : 30 ’07 07.12 12.10 10 12 ISO 1600 1600 100 - 0004 0004 12 : 30 ’07 07.12 12.10 10 12 00 : 00 00 : 36 00 / 00 100 - 0004...
  • Page 62 Index K/q............27 DIS EDIT ........... 23 h (AUTO)........6, 12 DOCUMENTS d........12 S button (backlight boost/erase) ... 10, 15 DPOF ............32 Y# button (flash mode) ......14 X& button (macro) ........14 EASY PRINT..........29  button (OK)........13, 17 EDIT ............
  • Page 63 SLIDESHOW........22, 23 Number of storable still pictures ....45 SMILE SHOT S ........12 Speaker............. 59 SPORT j ..........12 OLYMPUS Master ....... 35, 38 SPOT (AF MODE)........21 Operation guide ........17, 30 SQ ............. 19 Optical zoom........13, 15 SQ1 ............
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