Olympus CAMEDIA C-2020 User Manual

PREPARATIONSBASIC FUNCTIONSMOVIE FUNCTIONSPRINTING PICTURESUSING A PERSONALCOMPUTERCAMERA SETTINGSMISCELLANEOUSn Before using your camera, read this m

10CONTENTSImportant safety instructlons...2For safe use...

11Shutter priority mode ...52Manual mode...

12MOVIE FUNCTIONS...105[Record Mode]Recording movies...

13PRINTING PICTURES...139Printing pictures...

14CAMERA SETTINGS...171All reset...

15nThis camera’s 2,110,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high-resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture qualityin its class.nVarious exposure modes

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1PREPARATIONOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

18CHECKING THE CONTENTSCamera StrapLens cap Video cableRS-232C PC serial Conversion connectorcable for MacintoshRemote control Software CD’sWarranty

19Battery charger AA NiMH batteries (4 pieces)Power plug InstructionsSmartMedia Static-free case(SSFDC-8MB)Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhe

22IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONSThank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start touse your new camera, please read these instruct

20NAMES OF PARTSZoom lever(P. 55/113)Control panel (P. 22)Flash (P. 57)LensCard compartmentcover (P. 28)Computer connector(RS-232C) (P. 146/161)Video

21MFLCD monitor(P. 22)Viewfinder(P. 21)Flash button (P. 57) /Erase button (P. 98)Spot/Macro button(P. 61) /Info button (P. 94)OK button (P. 40)Threade

22CONTROL PANELSLOWISOSQSHQMFBKTLCD MONITOR’99.12.23 21:56 32HQFramenumberDateMoviepictureBattery checkProtectTimeRandom printRecording modeSpot me

23ATTACHING THE STRAPAttach the strap to the strap hole on the camera.Caution:• Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fallof

24LOADING THE BATTERIESThis camera uses four AA nickel metal–hydride batteries, AA alkalinebatteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries.Perfor

25Note:• 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 wit

An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camerafrom a common AC wall outletMake sure that the camerapower is off.Plug the AC ad

27Warning:Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock.• Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is notresponsible for any damage caused by

28Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown.Make sure that the camerapower is off.Open the Card compartmentcover.Insert the SmartMedia cardcor

29Note:•Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used.• Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non-Olympus brand cards must be f

337. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — forexample, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wetbasement, near a swi

30ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIMEYou can adjust the date and time.Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M,or .• Set it to other than whenno images are stored in th

31Press the top/bottom arrowson the Jog dial to adjust thefirst setting, then press theright arrow on the Jog dial toadjust the second setting.Repeat

32HOLDING THE CAMERAHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows atyour sides to prevent the camera from moving.LEARNING THE BASIC

33ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER• Turn the Diopter adjustmentdial to see the Autofocus markclearly.PROPER SHUTTER RELESEPress the Shutter release button halfwa

34BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURERemove the lens cap.Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M,or to turn on thepower.• A/S/M, P and set thecamera to the Record mode.

35HOW TO USE THE MODE DIALYou can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using theMode dial.P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. 42 ~

36CHECKING THE CARDWhen the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checksthe SmartMedia card.When there is no SmartMedia cardin the camera

37CHECKING THE BATTERIESWhen the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining batterypower will be displayed on the control panel.lights and t

38CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLEPICTURESWhen the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record mode, thenumber of storable pictures will appear on t

HOW TO USE THE MENUSet the Mode dial.Press the Menu button todisplay the Menu.Press the top/bottom arrowson the Jog dial to select theitem to adjust.P

416. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplugthis product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servicepers

40Press the top/bottom arrowsto adjust the item.When finished, press the leftarrow on the Jog dial toconfirm the adjustment.Press the OK button to sav

2BASIC FUNCTIONSOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

42TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICALVIEWFINDERSet the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.Compose the picture byplacing the subject within theautofocus marks in th

43When the Green lamp stopsblinking (after about 2 ~ 43seconds), the camera is readyto take the next picture.• The Shutter will not releasewhile the G

44TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCDMONITORSet the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.With P, press the LCD monitorON/OFF button to turn on theLCD monitor.• With A/S/

45When the recorded image isno longer displayed, thecamera is ready to take thenext picture.• The recorded image will not bedisplayed if the Rec view

46QUICK VIEWYou 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

47FOCUS LOCKIf your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow theprocedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock.Position your

48AUTOFOCUSThere are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properlyeven when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button ispre

493 Subjects in excessively bright lightLock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the cameraas the subject, then aim at the subjec

5Declaration of ConformityModel Number: C-2020ZOOMTrade Name: OLYMPUSResponsible party: Olympus America Inc.Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melvill

50WORKING RANGEThe viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot forsubjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewf

51APERTURE PRIORITY MODEYou can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode. It isespecially useful for taking portrait pictures with blu

52SHUTTER PRIORITY MODEYou can set the shutter speed manually for the Shutter priority mode. Setit to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it

53ISOAUTO 100 200 4001 ~ 1/800 4 ~ 1/800 2 ~ 1/800 1 ~ 1/800(unit: seconds)Note:• When the right exposure cannot be attained, the shutter speed displa

54MANUAL MODEYou can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manualmode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurredb

55ZOOMYou can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever.Press the lever to T to chooseTelephoto shooting. Press the lever to W to choosewi

56EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONIn addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/–2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mo

57USING THE FLASHSelect the flash mode according to the shooting conditions.You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flashmode

58AUTO-FLASHIn the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light andbacklight conditions.When you take a picture that is backlit, po

59FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION)In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. Forexample, this mode can be used to brig

6Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this productincorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and

60SELECTING THE FLASH MODESet the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.With each press of the Flashmode button, the flash modewill switch from Auto-Flash to(Red-Ey

61SPOT METERING MODEThe Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardlessof the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the aut

62MACRO MODEYou can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subjectcan be photographed fully within the frame.Set the

Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and yoursubject is closer than 31".Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.Press the Spot/Macro

64MANUAL FOCUSWith Manual focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length. It isespecially useful when quick shooting is required.Set the Mode dial

65When the cursor is movedbelow 2.6ft, shorter distanceswill appear on the LCD monitor.Press the OK button to savethe setting.65F2.0 1/800 +2.0AF MF

66STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU* When the Mode dial is set to A/S/M or P. (p. 39)Monitor displayUseFor using the Sequence mode (p. 67),Selftimer/Remote co

67SEQUENCE MODEIn the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while theShutter release button is pressed.Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M

68Press the left arrow on theJog dial to confirm the setting.If you take a picture withoutpressing the OK button, thesetting will be valid until theMe

69SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROLUse a tripod to hold the camera securely.Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.Press the Menu button todisplay the Menu.Press the

74. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS ORCHILDREN. • THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK.THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULA

8CAUTION1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTINGFROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TOAVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR

9BATTERY HANDLINGn This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AAlithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. n Performance will be lim