Olympus C-310 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAD-540ZOOMC-310ZOOMX-100REFERENCE MANUAL<Click Here>Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.Explanation

9Names of parts1Getting startedPlayback mode P.73Shooting mode P.40Lock button P.22, P.40QUICK VIEW button P.74Self-timer button ( ) P.62 Mon

99With print reservation7Print setting (DPOF)TIPS Picture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of d

1007Print setting (DPOF)All-frame reservationUse this feature to print all pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whethe

101All-frame reservation7Print setting (DPOF)5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Set the number of printsPress to set the desired number of p

1027Print setting (DPOF)Single-frame reservationUse this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of pri

103Single-frame reservation7Print setting (DPOF)5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE : Sets the number of prints and date/time. → G

1047Single-frame reservationPrint setting (DPOF) Set the date/time printing dataPress to select NO, DATE orTIME, and press .NO : The pictures ar

1057Print setting (DPOF)Resetting print reservation dataThis function allows you to reset the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the ca

1067Resetting print reservation dataPrint setting (DPOF)5 Use the arrow pad to display the frame that has the print reservation data you want to reset

1078Direct printing (PictBridge)8 Direct printing (PictBridge)Using the direct printing functionBy connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible pr

1088Direct printing (PictBridge)Connecting the camera to a printerUse the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to a PictBridge-com

101Names of partsGetting startedMonitor indications Shooting modeItems Indications Ref. Page1 Shooting mode , , , , , , P.402 Battery check , P.

1098Direct printing (PictBridge)Printing picturesWhen the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is disp

110Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)Using the simple print methodThe following is the simplest way of printing a picture. This prints one

111Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)5 Press to select PRINT, then press .• Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select CANCEL and pre

112Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)3 Use to select framed or unframed, then press .Go to step 5.OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a

113Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge) Set a SINGLE PRINT reservationPress .• Press when is displayed to cancel the reservation.

114Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)eeee When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press .• The screen displayed in Step 5 appear

115Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)ALL PRINT mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL PRINT, then press .• The PRIN

116Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)5 Press .• The PRINT screen is displayed.6 Print the pictures.• Press to select OK or CANCEL, then

117Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL INDEX or PRIN

118Printing pictures8Direct printing (PictBridge)4 Print the pictures.• Press to select OK or CANCEL, then press .OK Printing starts.CANCEL The set

11Names of parts1Getting started Playback modeINFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the in

1198Direct printing (PictBridge)Exiting direct printingWhen you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer.1 In the PRINT MODE SEL

1208Direct printing (PictBridge)If an error code is displayedIf an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing,

1219Miscellaneous9 MiscellaneousError codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNO CARDThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recogniz

1229MiscellaneousTroubleshootingThe camera does not workThe camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.Possible cause Corrective actio

123Troubleshooting9MiscellaneousThe flash does not fire.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe flash is set to the flash off mode.Select a flas

124Troubleshooting9MiscellaneousPictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe power is off. Set t

125Troubleshooting9MiscellaneousThe image quality is poorThe picture is too bright.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe flash was set to the

126Troubleshooting9MiscellaneousThe picture has obscured edge(s).Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe lens was partly blocked by your finger

127Troubleshooting9MiscellaneousMiscellaneousThe life of the batteries is short.Possible cause Corrective action Ref. PageThe camera is being used in

1289MiscellaneousList of menus Shooting mode menus ( / / / / / )*1Cannot be selected in mode.Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE

121Names of partsGetting started Memory gaugeThe memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storin

129List of menus9Miscellaneous Shooting mode menus ( )Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENUCAMERA -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0,

130List of menus9Miscellaneous Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENUPLAY ON, OFF P.820°, +90°, -90 P

131List of menus9Miscellaneous Playback mode menus ( )Top menu Tab Function Setting Ref. PageMODE MENUPLAY ON, OFF P.82EDITINDEXOK, RESET, CANCELP.

1329MiscellaneousList of factory default settings Shooting mode Playback mode Other default settings AUTOOFFOFFShooting mode (PROGRAM AUTO)Z

1339MiscellaneousList of items by shooting mode* In the movie record mode, only HQ/SQ can be selected.Shooting modeItemK999999999999——999999—9999999Op

1349MiscellaneousCamera maintenance After useTurn the camera off. Cleaning the camera1 Slide the power switch to OFF to turn the camera off.Make

1359MiscellaneousSpecificationsProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in

136Specifications9MiscellaneousOperating environmentTemperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)Humid

1379MiscellaneousGlossary of termsCCD (Charge-Coupled Device)This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, lig

138Glossary of terms9MiscellaneousSleep ModeA mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate

131Getting startedHow to use this manualThis sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.Indications use

139IndexAAC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94AF target mark. .

140IndexMacro mode . . . . . . . . . . 10,59Memory gauge . . . . . . . . 10,12,44Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . 31,32,36Monitor . . . . . . . .

141IndexUUSB connector . . . . . . . . . . . 8,108USB connector cover . . . . . . 8,108VViewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,44Virtual di

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 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installat

2IntroductionThis manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place fo

3MacintoshWindowsINDEXFlowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Windows (98/Me

4FlowchartBy connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operatin

Flowchart5• When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to t

6Identifying the OSIdentify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows1 Double-cli

141Getting startedAttaching the strap1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop

Identifying the OS74 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information.Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE,

8WindowsWindowsUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPYour computer is turned on and Windows is running.If you are running any applications, quit them all.You

9WindowsInstalling the USB driver for Windows 98(When using Windows 98/98 SE)If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow t

Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)10Windows3 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start.4 Cli

11WindowsConnecting the camera to the computerUsers running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your compute

Connecting the camera to the computer12Windows4 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode.• Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in St

Connecting the camera to the computer13Windows Windows XPYou can download image files from the camera easily.Select “Copy pictures to folder on my co

14WindowsConfirming the computer recognizes the camera1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “My Com

15WindowsConfirming the USB driver is installedIf the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check

Confirming the USB driver is installed16Windows4 Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category.If you can

151Getting startedLoading the batteriesThis camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. 1 Make sure that

17WindowsDownloading images to your computer1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” f

Downloading images to your computer18Windows4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder.Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are

Downloading images to your computer19WindowsThe “My Documents” window is displayed.6 Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in th

20WindowsDisconnecting the camera from your computerIf your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 981 Make sure th

Disconnecting the camera from your computer21Windows4 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some mod

Disconnecting the camera from your computer22Windows2 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar.The message saying that the drive ha

23MacintoshMacintoshUsing Mac OS (9/X)Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running.If you are running any applications, quit them all.You are r

24MacintoshConnecting the camera to the computer1 Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecti

Connecting the camera to the computer25Macintosh4 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode.• Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in

26MacintoshDownloading images to your computer Mac OS 9You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the H

161Loading the batteriesGetting started3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.The battery i

Downloading images to your computer27MacintoshImage files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed.4 Double-click the “Macin

Downloading images to your computer28MacintoshThe “Hard Disk” window is displayed.5 Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in thi

Downloading images to your computer29Macintosh Mac OS XMalfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS.• If the camera is not connected co

30MacintoshDisconnecting the camera from your computer1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some m

31Downloading image files using other OS(For other OS users)Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.  Windows 95 

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17Loading the batteries1Getting startedSelecting optional batteries or an AC adapterIn addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the followi

181Loading the batteriesGetting started• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connect

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care-fully to enjoy opt

191Getting startedInserting a card"Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.Card basi

201Inserting a cardGetting started1 Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF.2 Open the card cover.3 Face the card the correct way and insert

21Inserting a card1Getting startedRemoving the card1 Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. 2 Open the card cover.3 Push the card all the

221Getting startedPower on/off When shooting pictures (Shooting mode)Power on: Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.Th

23Power on/off1Getting started When playing back pictures (Playback mode)Power on: Slide the power switch to . The camera turns on in the playback

241Power on/offGetting startedIf the card is not recognized (card check)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If ther

251Getting startedSelecting a languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in th

261Selecting a languageGetting started5 Press to select , and press .• The green frame moves to the selected item. 6 Press to select a language,

271Getting startedSetting the date and time1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.• The camera turns on in the shooting m

281Setting the date and timeGetting started6 Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-

2For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in EuropeTrademarks• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporati

29Setting the date and time1Getting started• The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted.• The dat

301Getting startedHolding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.

312About the menus2 About the menusTypes of menusWhen you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of t

322About the menusHow to use the menus1 Press to display the top menu. Press . Top menu CAMERA tabCARD tabSETUP tab2 Press to select a tab, and pre

33How to use the menus2About the menus• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. • In the shoot

342About the menusShortcut menusShooting modeShortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Sets the appropriate whi

35Shortcut menus2About the menusPlayback modeRuns through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when the camera is playing back still

362About the menusMode MenusThe MODE MENU has 3 tabs. Press to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modeCAMERA tabAdjusts th

37Mode Menus2About the menusSETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. P.89Selects a language

382Mode MenusAbout the menusPlayback modePLAY tabProtects pictures from accidental erasure. P.82Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockw

3Composition of the manual123456781011For fine- tuning the settings to get that particular shot.Getting startedAbout the menusShooting basicsAdvanced

39Mode Menus2About the menusSETUP tabALL RESETSelects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. P.89Selects a language

403Shooting basics3 Shooting basicsShooting modeThis camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. This camera has 7 shooting modes to c

41Shooting mode3Shooting basics3 Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following.• Press to select the mode.4 Press . • The shooting

423Shooting modeShooting basics (Night scene)Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed th

43Shooting mode3Shooting basicsTIPS • For details of the functions for each mode "List of items by shooting mode" (P.133)• In the night sc

443Shooting basicsTaking still picturesYou can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have t

45Taking still pictures3Shooting basics3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • Focus and exposure are locked, when the gree

463Taking still picturesShooting basics• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move, re

47Taking still pictures3Shooting basicsTurning off the monitorYou can set whether or not the monitor is turned on when turning the camera on in the sh

483Shooting basicsIf correct focus cannot be obtainedWhen correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot, you can focus the camera

4ContentsComposition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Getting started 8Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . .

49If correct focus cannot be obtained3Shooting basics4 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot.5 Press the shutter button full

503If correct focus cannot be obtainedShooting basicsSubjects that are difficult to focus onUnder certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not

513Shooting basicsRecording moviesYou can record movies with this camera. You can play back the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be rec

523Recording moviesShooting basics5 Press the shutter button halfway.6 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • When recording a movie, th

533Shooting basicsZoomTelephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35

543ZoomShooting basicsUsing the digital zoom1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.• The camera turns on in the shooting

55Zoom3Shooting basics6 Press to select ON, and press .• Press again to exit the menu and return to the shooting status. 7 Pull the zoom lever tow

563Shooting basicsUsing the flashSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. 1 Slide the power switc

57Using the flash3Shooting basics• The flash does not fire in the following situations:When shooting in the movie record mode. during sequential shoot

583Using the flashShooting basics Fill-in flash ( )The flash fires regardless of the available light.This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on

5Contents3 Shooting basics 40Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Taking still pictures . . . . .

594Advanced shooting4 Advanced shootingMacro mode shooting Use the macro mode to shoot proximate subjects (W:20cm to 50cm/T:50cm to 90cm).Regular phot

604Macro mode shootingAdvanced shooting• If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actua

614Advanced shootingSuper macro mode shootingThis mode lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm/0.8" to your subject. In the mode, normal shooting

624Advanced shootingSelf-timer shootingThis function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera sec

634Advanced shootingSequential shootingThis function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter butto

644Advanced shootingPANORAMAYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures

65PANORAMA4Advanced shooting3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, and take pictures.• Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the f

664Advanced shootingSelecting a record modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for you

67Selecting a record mode4Advanced shooting• The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may chang

684Selecting a record modeAdvanced shooting1 In the shooting mode top menu, press to select ."How to use the menus" (P.32)2 Press to se

6Contents5 Playback 73Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

694Advanced shootingVarying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure settin

704Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)Advanced shooting• The exposure compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) whe

714Advanced shootingAdjusting the white balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting

724Adjusting the white balanceAdvanced shooting• The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the power is turned off. &q

735Playback5 PlaybackViewing still pictures1 Set the power switch at .• The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playb

745Viewing still picturesPlaybackQUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when yo

75Viewing still pictures5PlaybackClose-up playbackPictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. 1 Set th

765PlaybackPicture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 d

775PlaybackIndex displayThis function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16.

785Index displayPlaybackSelecting the number of picturesThis function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. 1 I

7Contents8 Direct printing (PictBridge) 107Using the direct printing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Connecting the camera to

795PlaybackSlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies are played back. 1 Set

805PlaybackMOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies1 Set the power switch at . • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playb

81MOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies5Playback5 Press to select PLAYBACK, and press . • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display auto

825PlaybackProtecting picturesYou are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erase

835PlaybackErasing picturesThis function enables you to erase recorded pictures. You can choose the single-frame erase or the all-frame erase.• You ca

845Erasing picturesPlaybackAll-frame eraseThis function erases all the pictures on the card. 1 In the playback mode top menu,select MODE MENU → CARD →

855PlaybackEditing still pictures (Resizing)Changes the recorded still picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new picture.

865Editing still pictures (Resizing)Playback5 Press to select the new picture size, and press .• The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns

875PlaybackEditing movies (INDEX-Creating an index)This function lets you create indexes of the recorded movies. INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie

885Editing movies (INDEX-Creating an index)Playback6 Select the last frame of the index.As in Step 5, press the arrow pad to play back the movie until

81Getting started1 Getting startedNames of partsCameraFlash P.56Self-timer lamp P.62, P.108USB connector cover P.108DC-IN jack P.17USB connector

896Useful functions6 Useful functionsALL RESET - Saving the camera's settingsThis function lets you choose whether or not to save the current cam

906ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settingsUseful functions Functions that All Reset affects and their factory default settingsFunction Factor

916Useful functionsCARD SETUP - Formatting cardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olym

926CARD SETUP - Formatting cardsUseful functions3 Press .•The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. • Never do the following during formatt

936Useful functionsDisplaying shooting informationThis function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the pla

946Useful functionsAdjusting the monitor brightnessThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in eith

956Useful functionsREC VIEW You can choose whether or not to have the picture you have just taken displayedbriefly on the monitor. ON : The picture be

966Useful functionsFILE NAMEThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 t

976Useful functionsPIXEL MAPPINGThe Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCDand image processing functions. It is not neces

987Print setting (DPOF)7 Print setting (DPOF)With print reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the da