Olympus CAMEDIA C-1 User Manual

Reference Manual Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera. Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this instruction

USB cableVideo cableCard(SmartMedia)C-1/D-10010Making the Most of Your Digital Camera

100SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMSGlossary of TermsAC adapterUsed to power the digital camera from a household ACpower. The use of this product is es

101SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMSHalf-pressAction of pressing the shutter button halfway. In this condition, the exposure and focus are adjusted and

102SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMSNight SceneThis flash mode fires the flash and then allows the shutterto remain open for a long duration. It allows

103SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMSShooting mode menuA menu providing a variety of features to be selected forshooting.SP. 88Slide ShowThis function d

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Viewing imageson TV screenPrinting ona printerPrintingwithout a PCAttaching imagesto e-mailStoring andprocessing imagesFlashPath floppy disk adapterTe

12Operations Available with This Camera1Shooting Simply press the shutter button to take a picture. Focus, flash, exposure, etc., are taken care ofau

13PREPARATION4Taking advantage of PC features Images can be downloaded and stored on a PC. Images can be stored on a PC hard disk or on a floppy dis

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PREPARATIONThis chapter describes what you need to do and whatyou need to know before using the camera. Be sure tomake the appropriate preparations to

16PREPARATIONNames of PartsCard cover(For insertion and removal of the SmartMedia card)Shutter buttonLens barrier(Open this to turn the camera onin th

17PREPARATIONFlashLensViewfinder eyepieceArrow pad(For use in menu selection, frame number advance, digital telephoto operation, etc.)Monitor(LCD pane

18PREPARATIONAttaching the Provided StrapStrap eyelet1. Attach the strap as shown.Attach the strap correctly as instructed above. Olympus cannot warra

19PREPARATIONLoading the Battery1. Slide the battery compartment cover inthe direction of the arrow 1.2. Lift the battery compartment cover in thedire

2Read the Following Before UseThis section provides important information about using this digital camera. Before usingthe camera, please be sure to r

20PREPARATIONSelecting the Appropriate Batteries䡵 This camera can be powered by a single long-life lithium battery pack.䢇 The CR-V3 lithium battery pa

21PREPARATIONDo not use batteries whose exterior is not completely covered by an insulatingsheet. If such batteries are used, they may cause leakage,

22PREPARATIONInserting the Provided Card (SmartMedia)The lens barrier is closed andpower is off.1. Open the card cover.2. Insert the card in the direc

23PREPARATIONSelecting the Appropriate CardPrepare another card. When you expect to shoot a large number of images (while traveling, onspecial occasi

24PREPARATIONUsing a New Card (Formatting)Check that the camera is set tothe playback mode (Page 42) bypressing the monitor button.Before using a non

25PREPARATION4. Select by pressing the or arrow pad key, and then select “YES”by pressing the or arrow padkey.To return to the playback mode menu,

26PREPARATIONSetting the Date and TimeCheck that a card is insertedand the lens barrier is closed.Operating Procedure1/3SETOKSELECTNOOFFNONOOK/menu bu

27PREPARATION5. Set the first figure by pressing theor arrow pad key, and thenpress the arrow pad key.[ The cursor moves to the next figure.6. Repea

28PREPARATIONHolding the Camera Horizontally VerticallyHold the camera with both hands andkeep your elbows tight to your body.The right way to hold yo

BASICSHOOTINGOPERATIONSThis chapter describes the basic shooting operationsyou need to remember when using the camera.Although the information given i

3Declaration of ConformityModel Number: D-100/C-1Trade Name: OLYMPUSResponsible Party: Olympus America Inc.Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville

30BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSShooting PicturesLens barrierWhen starting shootingWhen ending shooting1. To start shooting: Simply open the lens barrier.[

31BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS To view a recorded image immediatelyafter it has been shot while the lensbarrier is open (Quick-View Playback):1. Press t

32BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSShooting Using the ViewfinderCheck that the lens barrier isopen.Operating Procedure1. Determine the image composition bypos

33BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Always press the shutter button gently. If you press too hard, the camera maymove and the image will be blurred. If you

34BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSShooting Using the MonitorCheck that the lens barrier isopen.Operating ProcedureMonitorMonitor button1. Press the monitor

35BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSDeciding Whether to Use the Viewfinderor Monitor According to Working DistanceSnapshot, landscape, etc. (approx. 1.5 m/4.9

36BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSFeatures of the viewfinder and monitorViewfinderCamera can be held more steadily andthe subject can be seen clearly even in

37BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSChecking the Camera Status Indication Next tothe Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode)Check that the lens barrier

38BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS2MonitorHQTWWhen the monitor is turned on by pressing the monitor button, the information displays on the left areshown on

39BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSExposurecompensationMacro modeDigital zoomWhite balanceShows the amount of exposure compensation. ( Page 63)The default set

427Basic Shooting OperationsShooting Using the ViewfinderCheck that the lens barrier isopen.Operating Procedure1. Determine the image composition byov

40BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSIf Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained(Focus Lock)When the camera is pointed at the subjects as shown in the illustrationsbelo

VIEWING OR ERASINGIMMEDIATELY AFTERSHOOTINGThis chapter describes how to view your saved imageson the camera’s monitor. For viewing on a TV or PCscree

42VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGViewing PicturesMonitor buttonMonitorRecord modeDate/timeFile No. Frame No.Remaining battery powerPrint

43VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGLens barrier To enter the Shooting mode immediately after playback:1. Open the lens barrier.[ The moni

44VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGImage Playback OperationsHQ.1212.2323 43 4544Check that the last image you shotis displayed by holding

45VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING1 234456 7Tip: Pressing the arrow pad key while 4 (or 9) images are displayed advances theselected ima

46VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGErasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)OK/menu buttonArrow pad1/3SETOKSELECTNOOFFNONOCheck that the camera i

47VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGErasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)Check that the camera is set to thePlayback mode by holding down

48VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGViewing Multiple ImagesAutomatically in Sequence (Slide Show)Images in the card can be viewed automatic

49VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGOK/menu buttonArrow padTo cancel Slide Show:4. Press the OK/menu button.12

5CONTENTSRead the Following Before Use ...2How to Read This Booklet...

/3NOONNONO50VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGPreventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)OK/menu buttonArrow pad1/3SETOKSELECTNOOFFNONOIt is

51VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING/3NOOFFNONO1/3SETOKSELECTNOOFFNONO.12.23123 45 12HQProtect indicatorUnprotecting an image:6. Press the

52VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTINGAdjusting the Monitor Brightness1/3SETOKSELECTNOOFFNONOOK/menu buttonArrow pad3/3ENDOKSELECTSETOKSELECT

ADVANCEDSHOOTINGFEATURES This chapter introduces various shooting features thatgive you the shooting flexibility you need for a widerange of situation

SQAUTOWBWB54ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESSelecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTOK/menu buttonArrow pad2/3ENDOKSELECTHQAUTOO

55ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES SHQBattery statusRecord mode Number of shootable imagesCautions when shooting in the high-quality (SHQ) modeUsing the Thr

56ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESUsing the Flash1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTOK/menu buttonArrow pad1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTAUTOCheck that the lens barrie

57ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Using the Flash ModesAuto-FlashRed-Eye Reduction Flash The flash fires automatically in low light or back light condition

58ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESNight SceneUse this mode when shooting a subject against a night background.In this mode, the flash fires at thebeginning

59ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Zooming in on a Subject(Digital Zoom)The zoomed image cannot be confirmed in the viewfinder. Be sure toobserve the monito

6CONTENTSChecking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode)...37If Correct Focus Canno

60ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESShooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTOK/menu buttonArrow pad1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTChec

61ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Using the Self-Timer1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTOK/menu buttonArrow pad1/3ENDOKSELECTAUTOOFFOFFOFFCheck that the lens barr

62ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESShooting Images Sequentially(Continuous Shooting)1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTOK/menu buttonArrow pad1/3ENDOKSELECTAUTOOFFOF

63ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES  Flash is not available in the Continuous Shooting mode. Even when the flashmode is set to Auto, it is switched to Flash

64ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESVarying the Image Brightness(Exposure Compensation)1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTOK/menu buttonArrow paad2/3ENDOKSELECTHQAUTO

65ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES 4. Press the OK/menu button.[ The camera returns to the shootingmode and the monitor shows the corrected exposure value.

HQONENDOK66ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESVarying the Image Color Tone(White Balance Control)OK/menu buttonArrow pad2/3HQAUTOONENDOKSELECT1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFE

67ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES SHQWhite balance setting4. Press the OK/menu button.[ The camera returns to the shootingmode and the monitor shows the w

68ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURESMuting the Beep TonesOK/menu buttonArrow pad2/3HQAUTOONENDOKSELECT1/3AUTOOFFOFFOFFENDOKSELECTCheck that the lens barrier i

VIEWINGOPTIONSPictures taken with this camera can be displayed inmany ways, offering a wide range of entertainment possibilities. This chapter describ

7CONTENTSVIEWING OPTIONSUsing the AC Adapter (Optional)...70Viewing Images on a TV Screen...

70VIEWING OPTIONSUsing the AC Adapter (Optional)The optional dedicated AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a house-hold power outlet.Househ

The camera’s monitor turns off whenthe camera is connected to a TV.The displayed image may deviatefrom the center of the screen. Thisis due to the a

72VIEWING OPTIONSPrinting Images in a Lab or on a PrinterEven without a printer connected to a PC,you can print images directly from the cardby taking

73VIEWING OPTIONS It is not possible to print images saved on the card by connecting a printer directly to the USB connector of the camera. If image

74VIEWING OPTIONSMaking a Print Reservation on SmartMedia CardSingle-frame print & all-frame print3YESOFFOK/menu buttonArrow padPlayback mode menu

75VIEWING OPTIONSHQ.1212.2323 3 4512ENDOKFRAMEPRINT ORDEREDCANCEL28 (15 )SETOKSELECT Single-frame reservation: Selects and reserves the frame you wan

76VIEWING OPTIONSOperations Available with Your PCYou can download images from the camera to a PC and take advantage of PC-basedimage processing and o

Use the provided USB cable.( Page 78)77VIEWING OPTIONSFinding the Best Way to DownloadImage Data to Your PCUse this flowchart to find the best way to

78VIEWING OPTIONSIt is recommended that you power the camera from the optional AC adapter. If bat-tery power runs out while the PC is accessing the c

79VIEWING OPTIONS䢇 SmartMedia reader/writerIf your PC is USB-compatible and you have the optional USBSmartMedia reader/writer:By connecting the SmartM

8INDEX OF AVAILABLE OPERATIONSThis manual is organized by operating procedures, beginning with basicoperations and moving forward to more advanced pro

 Depending on the PC operating environment or storage capacity of the card, theabove devices may be unusable. Make sure you can use your required dev

81VIEWING OPTIONSDownloading Image Data to Your PCYou can plug and unplug a USB cable regardless of whether the PC andcamera are on or off. It is reco

82VIEWING OPTIONS5. If the PC screen displays the windowshown on the left and your PC stops atthe window shown in step 6 below, goto step 6. If the wi

83VIEWING OPTIONS9. If the window shown on the left is displayed automatically, press“close” to close it.ClickClickCheckClickF:¥USB¥WIN9810.After sele

84VIEWING OPTIONS13.Open “My Computer” on the desktopof the PC.14.Open “Removable Disk (E:)”.The figure shown on the left is dis-played as is when the

85VIEWING OPTIONSWhen using a Macintosh with OS95. The desktop of the PC shows an “unti-tled” icon.6. Open “untitled”.7. Open the “DCIM” folder.8. Ope

86VIEWING OPTIONS Downloaded images can be viewed using Olympus CAMEDIA Master orother graphic software such as Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop, as well

TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you have a question related to a camera feature, youcannot obtain satisfactory images, or you think there isa malfunction, please re

88TROUBLESHOOTINGSimplified Operation ChartRefer to this chart whenever you’re not sure what the correct operationsequence is. For detailed descriptio

89TROUBLESHOOTINGIf an Alarm Message Is DisplayedWarning Monitor Display Error Meaning TreatmentCard absenceNO CARDCard is not inserted orrecognize

9PREPARATIONAdding comments to images ...P.76Placing images in a document ...

90TROUBLESHOOTINGIf an Operation Does Not WorkCause Remedy SeeWhen the camera does not work properlyThe camera power is off. Open the lens barrier to

91TROUBLESHOOTINGCause Remedy SeeWhen pressing the shutter button, the camera does not take a pictureThe flash is not fully recharged or youpressed th

92TROUBLESHOOTINGCause Remedy SeeWhen the monitor cannot display imagesThe camera is in the shooting mode.Close the lens barrier and press the monitor

93TROUBLESHOOTINGIf Image Quality Is PoorCause Remedy SeeWhen the image is too brightThe flash mode is set to the Fill-inFlash mode.Close the lens bar

94TROUBLESHOOTINGCause Remedy SeeWhen part of image is cut offThe lens was blocked by your fingeror the strap.Hold the camera correctly, taking care n

95TROUBLESHOOTINGFrequently Asked QuestionsHow can I maximize is the battery life?Actual battery life is variable depending on the operating hours of

96TROUBLESHOOTINGHow should the camera be stored?Keep the camera away from dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the camera well and dry it before stor-age. W

SPECIFICATIONSGLOSSARY OF TERMS Specifications Glossary of Terms

98SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMSSpecificationsType : Digital camera (record/play type)Recording system : Digital recording, JPEG (DCF-compliant)/DP

99SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMSFlash recharging time : Approx. 9 sec. or less (normal temperature, new batteries)Flash working range : Approx. 0.2