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START

HERE

It is strongly recommended

that you follow these step-by-

step numbered instructions to

set up and quickly begin

using your new C-50 Zoom

Digital Camera.

QuickStart Guide

C-50 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer

to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the

Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your C-50 Zoom Camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps

for the camera set-up procedures that follow.

The following items are also included in the C-50 Zoom package: Basic Manual, battery charger instructions, video cable,

RM-1 remote control, warranty card, registration card, and safety precautions booklet.

C-50 Zoom

Digital Camera

Strap

LI-10B lithium

ion battery

LI-10C

battery

charger

Battery

charger

AC cable

CAMEDIA

Master 4.0

CD-ROM

32 MB

xD-Picture Card

USB cable

(grey color)

TIP: To maximize battery life, the C-50 Zoom Digital Camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode

after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (Sleep intervals can be changed by the user. See the C-50 Zoom Basic Manual for

instructions.) Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.

Before you begin using your Olympus C-50 Zoom Digital Camera…

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.

Loading the battery

Attach the strap (OPTIONAL)

Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.

• Slide the battery/card compartment cover in the direction of the

arrow, and lift open the cover as shown in the illustration.

• Insert the battery (note the label inside the battery chamber) into the

compartment. When the battery is fully inserted, the red locking lever

will be engaged.

• Do not close the battery/card compartment cover at this time.

• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown

in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock

into place when fully inserted.

• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up.

Pull to remove.

• Close the battery/card compartment cover and slide it back to lock it into place.

Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by

pressing . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the

monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing again.

Insert the xD-Picture Card

The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety

of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture

Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed.

Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)

Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image

file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.

• With the front lens barrier closed, press once. The monitor will turn on with "No Picture" displayed

in the monitor.

• Press to display the menu.

• Press to select MODE MENU.

• Press three times to select SETUP.

• Press once, and then three times to highlight , and then press once.

• Use to select the date format (usually M, D, Y).

• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set

the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.

• Press twice to store the date and time and exit the menu.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)

• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks. The lens extends.

• To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then

close the lens barrier all the way.

Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.

Camera Diagram and Controls

Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Battery check

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Exposure compensation

Protect

White balance

Date and time

File number, Frame number/

Playing time

Record mode

Print reserve

Number of prints

Pixel resolution

FILE: 100 0016

02.06.10 12:30

F2.8 1/800

SIZE: 2560 X 1920

ISO 80

X10

Battery check

Exposure compensation/

Exposure variance

Flash mode

Memory gauge

Spot metering/

Macro mode

Number of storable still pictures/

seconds remaining

0.0

Drive mode

AF target mark

Self-timer

White balance

Record mode

TIP: An optional Olympus D-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when

downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply. See the C-50 Zoom

Basic Manual for more information.

PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE

Locking lever

Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed

Note: The C-50 battery and media card compartments are accessed by opening

the same compartment cover.

Note: The Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when the camera is

purchased. You must fully charge the battery using the charger before first use.

Charging the battery

The C-50 Zoom uses an Olympus Lithium ion battery (LI-10B) and dedicated charger (LI-10C).

This is the only battery/charger designed for use with the C-50 Zoom. The battery cannot be

charged while in the camera.

• Insert the Lithium ion battery into the charger as indicated in the illustration.

• Connect the battery charger AC cable as shown to a standard wall outlet.

• To fully charge the battery requires approximately 2 hours. The charge indicator light will

be red when charging, and will turn green when the charging process is complete.

Charge indicator

Lens barrier

Power on Power off

USB

connector

Flash

DC-IN jack

Remote

control

receiver

Self-timer/

Remote control lamp

Strap

eyelet

VIDEO OUT

jack

Lens barrier

Shutter button

Zoom lever

Lens

Battery/Card

compartment

cover

Tripod socket

AF target mark

Viewfinder

Monitor

Card access lamp

Green lamp

Orange lamp

Monitor button

(Quick View)

Arrow pad

OK/Menu

button

Mode dial

Flash mode button/Erase button

Macro/Spot button/Protect button

Shooting

mode

Aperture

value

Shutter

speed

Green lamp

Flash stand-by

F2.8 1/800

ISO

VT453001 Printed in Japan

Connector cover

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Page 1 - PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE

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All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected. Once erased, pictures

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