Olympus C-2500L User Manual

ENGLISHDigital Camera Instructions•Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.•We recommend that you take test shots t

E-4Names and Functions of PartsCamera Body+/- button (P. 37) / Scroll button (P. 26)Zoom lever (P. 19)Shutter release button (P. 14) Hot shoe (P. 43)F

E-5PreparationsEViewfinderLCD MonitorControl PanelAutofocus markOrange lampGreen lampShutter speed (P. 34)/ Distance (P. 31) Card error (P. 83)Battery

E-6How to Use the Lens Cap HolderThe lens cap fits inside the lens cap holder as shown in the illustra-tion.When using the self-timer or remote contro

E-7PreparationsELoading Batteries (Main batteries)Loading BatteriesUse four AA nickel metal hydride batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Do notuse manganes

E-8Using the AC Adapter (Option)The separately sold Olympus adapter allows you to power the camera from a typical AC 120V wall outlet.Check that the p

2Taking PicturesE

E-10Loading CompactFlash Memory CardThe Camedia C-2500L corresponds to commercially availableCompactFlash memory cards. Load cards as follows.Open the

E-11Taking PicturesECaution• NEVER open the card compartment cover, eject the card, removethe batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera

About the Number of Storable Pictures If the camera is ready for taking pictures and power is turned ON, thenumber of storable pictures is displayed o

Taking PicturesAfter turning ON the power and setting up the camera, you are ready totake pictures.Dioptor adjustmentIf the autofocus mark is blurred

1. Read lnstructions - All the safety and operating instruc-tions should be read before the product is operated.2. Retain Instructions - The safety a

E-14Camedia C-2500L Shooting ModesThe Camedia C-2500L has three shooting modes for you to use: P mode, A mode and M mode. Modes are selected according

E-15Taking PicturesEMode SelectionThe Camedia C-2500L has three modes for you to use: P mode, A mode and M mode. Modes are selected with the mode dial

E-16Press the shutter release button down all the way.The green lamp inside the viewfinder will go out and one block in thememory scale will light up

Hard-to-(Auto)Focus SubjectsAlthough the autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, the Camedia C-2500L cannot bring the following subjects into foc

Locking Focus Focus-locking is a technique for bringing a subject into focus which is notwithin the autofocus mark (center) of the Camedia C-2500L. It

E-19Taking PicturesEUsing the Zoom LeverThis section explains how to use the zoom.You have a choice between WIDE (wide-angle) and TELE (telephoto).Whi

Flash PhotographyThis section explains how to take pictures with a flash.Flashes are used in lighting up and taking pictures of backlighted subjects o

E-21Taking PicturesEFlash Mode SelectionThis section explains how to set the flash mode.Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M&q

E-22Fill-In FlashIn the fill-in flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. It isuseful - for example - to illuminate a person's f

E-23Taking PicturesEOFFThe flash can be turned OFF to photograph sunsets or night scenes, orfor taking pictures in museums where flash photography is

E-iDeclaration of ConformityModel Number: C-2500LTrade Name: OLYMPUSResponsible party: Olympus America lnc.Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville

E-24Taking Pictures by Remote ControlSet the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M".Press the [ ] button.The first menu appears o

Viewing ImagesYou 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 todisplay t

E-26Image Magnification (Digital Zoom)You can magnify pictures you have taken for closer viewing on the LCD monitor. This feature is useful for checki

Write-Protecting ImagesYou can protect images which you want to preserve. The procedure is as follows.Set the mode dial to .Press the [SM/CF] button

Turning the Power OffNow, this is the end of the basic course for photograpy. If you want tostop using the camera at the point, press the ON/OFF butto

3Other Ways to Use YourCameraE

Macro ModeThe 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.) canbe taken wh

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-31Infinity ModeThe infinity mode is used to take pictures of faraway subjects.Set the mode dial to "P", &quo

E-32Spot MeteringSpot metering is used to get the right exposure with dark subjects. Withbacklighted subjects, images are not affected by background l

Setting ApertureBy setting the aperture manually, you can take sharp pictures from foreground to background or with the foreground and back-ground del

E-iiCAUTION1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, ORSMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THEBATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED.CONTACT Y

E-34Setting Shutter SpeedSetting shutter speed enables you to capture objects in motion.Set the mode dial to "M".Set shutter speed with the

Taking Pictures of Moving ObjectsBy changing the shutter speed, you can change the way someone run-ning or a car in a race comes out. This special eff

Types of MenuThis section explains menus displayed on C-2500L.The menus vary according to modes: shooting modes ( P mode, A mode and M mode ) and play

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-37Using the Jog DialHow to Use the Jog Dial in Each MenuThe jog dial is used to shift the cursor in each menu. See “Se

E-38How to Switch the Page of Menus4 items are displayed on each menu.You can scroll through these itemsin order to get to the next menu.Using the top

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-39Setting ResolutionResolution is available as SQ (standard quality), HQ (high quality) and SHQ (super high quality).

E-40Specifying File Format (JPEG/TIFF) for SHQImagesWith SHQ images, you can save files in a JPEG (compressed) format orTIFF (noncompressed) format.Se

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-41Setting SharpnessSharpness is the degree of clarity of an image. This camera lets youselect between NORMAL and SOFT.

E-42Sequence ModeThe Camedia C-2500L lets you take up to five images in quick succes-sion by simply holding down the shutter release button.Set the mo

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-43Taking Pictures Using Exclusive Extension Flash (Model No.FL-40)You can take various flash-lit pictures using an ext

E-iiiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCONTENTSTo the UserPreparationsCheck Your Accessories ...2Name

Using Both Extension Flash and Built-In FlashSimultaneouslyYou can use both the extension flash and the built-in flash simultaneously.Shadows can be r

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-45Using Extension Flash in M ModeYou can select either "TTL-AUTO" or "MANUAL" of the extension fla

E-46Connecting a non-exclusive Extension FlashNon-exclusive Extension Flash That Can Be Used with This CameraUse the flash (sold separately) designed

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-47Quick FocusQuick focus lets you focus on objects easily. The focal distance must be set in advance from its menu.Tak

E-48Quick Focus RangeQuick focus range is given above by distance. Use this chart as a refer-ence for taking quick-focus pictures and setting quick-fo

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-49White Balancing with ReferenceA white balancing reference can be used when colors do not come outright with auto whi

E-50When the white light is memorized, "GOOD" will be displayed on theLCD monitor.Press the [OK] button again to execute the white balancing

Flash Synchronization EffectThis feature fires the flash at the beginning or end of a slow shutter.You can use it to create special effects in photogr

E-522nd Curtain EffectIn this case, the flash is fired at the end of the slow shutter. If done - forexample - when taking a picture of a moving vehicl

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-53Viewing Photo InformationYou can display information on the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. Other than t

E-ivFeatures• High resolution images can be obtained thanks to a 2.5 million pixel (total) CCD.• Removable memory allows the user the freedom to use a

E-54ISOSmartMedia/CompactFlash memory cardFolder nameProtect ON/OFFResolutionExposure compensationFlash compensationDate/TimeFile nameWhite balance c

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-55Copy All ImagesSet the mode dial to .Press the [SM/CF] button and select the card storing the imagesto be copied.Pr

E-56Clearing All the FramesThe entire SmartMedia / CompactFlash can be cleared as follows.Set the mode dial to .Press the [SM/CF] button and select t

Print SetupYou can print out images stored on the SmartMedia or CompactFlash memory card.About Print SetupImages made with the Camedia C-2500L and sto

E-58Preprint SetupYou can store information such as the number of copies to print out on either SmartMedia or a CompactFlash. This procedure iscalled

Other Ways to Use Your CameraEE-59Printing Date / TimeThe below procedure explains how to set the shooting date and timebeing printed on images which

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4For Better ImagesE

Close-Up PhotographyWhen you want to take sharp pictures of plant pistils or stamen, theresults are often out-of-focus if an ordinary zoom is used. Ho

Auto ExposureFor Better ImagesEE-63When the Subject Is Not in the Centre of the FrameIt is hard to focus on a subject if it is not in the center of th

1PreparationsE

Taking Natural Color Pictures Under Fluorescent LightWhen pictures are taken under fluorescent light or a special light source, the colors may lose th

5Processing Images onPersonal ComputerE

E-66Processing Images on Personal ComputerImage processing software allows you to edit images taken on your computer.This section explains how to conn

E-67Processing Images on Personal ComputerE65To the computerCommunications connectorConnecting to Personal ComputersThe Camedia C-2500L can be connect

E-68Transferring Images to a Personal ComputerTransferring Images via Provided CAMEDIA Master1.11By installing the provided software (CAMEDIA Master1.

E-69Processing Images on Personal ComputerEViewing Images Stored on the Card on Your ComputerYou can view images stored on SmartMedia/CompactFlash mem

E-70Processing Images via Software on Your ComputerYou can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) via the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 or other

Correcting Blurry ImagesIn some cases the whole image may be blurred. In other cases, only theobjects surrounding the subject are blurred, while the s

E-72Composing Images with TemplatesYou can easily compose images with templates on the CAMEDIA Master1.11.Place the cursor on the image you want to co

6Setting Camera’s SystemE

E-2Strap (with Lens cap holder)CameraLens capLithium battery (CR2025)Video cableRemote control and its instructionsInstructions (This manual)Warranty

Setting Date/TimeThe following procedure explains how to set the camera date and time. The date and time when a picture is taken will be record-ed on

E-75Setting Camera’s SystemESetting Meter/Feet DisplayYou can change the units of distance that are displayed when taking pictures that are focused ma

E-76Setting Monitor BrightnessThe procedure below explains how to set LCD monitor brightness.Set the mode dial to .Press the [ ] button.The firs

E-77Setting Camera’s SystemEFormatting SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory CardsThe below procedure explains how to format SmartMedia and CompactFlash memo

About the File Name and the Folder NameThe file names and the folder names of images recorded with the C-2500L are expressed in the following form.*Mo

When the file number 9999 is reached, the camera automatically createsa new folder and the next image will be stored in that folder with the filenumbe

E-80NAME RESETWith the NAME RESET function, the camera does not hold the file num-ber of the image in memory. Instead, the camera stores files with nu

7MiscellaneousE

E-82AAEAn abbreviation for "Automatic Exposure".The built-in exposure meter automatically sets exposure. Theexposure depends on the aperture

E-83MiscellaneousEMMacroClose-up photography. (P. 82)Manual focusingThe act of focusing on a subject manually. With this camera,press the [FOCUS] butt

E-3PreparationsEBattery chargerAA Ni-MH batteries (four)Power cable for the battery chargerInstructions for the battery chargerSmartMedia(SSFDC-32MB)S

E-84QHow long will the batteries last?ABattery life is affected by many variables such as theamount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use,as

ControlpanelError codeErrorThe card compartment cover is leftopen.Insert a SmartMedia/CompactFlash memory card andclose the cover.If the card is dirty

E-86When the orange lamp keeps blinking for over 50 sec-onds with the flash popped up, the flash is out of order.- Have it repaired.The LCD monitor is

E-87MiscellaneousEThe 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

E-88Product type : Digital camera (for shooting anddisplaying)Recording System : Digital recording JPEG; TIFF (non-compressed), DCF (Design rulefor Ca