Olympus C-2100 Ultra Zoom User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
C-2100 Ultra Zoom
DIGITAL CAMERA
n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct
use.
n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
1 GETTING STARTED
2 BASIC FUNCTIONS
3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL
SITUATIONS
4 USING YOUR CAMERA’S
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
5 ADVANCED RECORDING/
DISPLAY TECHNIQUES
6 PRINT SETTINGS
7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES
TO A COMPUTER
8 MISCELLANEOUS

Olympus C-2100 Ultra Zoom Specifications

General

Camera Type	Digital Camera
Image Sensor	1/2.7" CCD
Effective Pixels	2.1 megapixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	2.5x
Display	1.8" LCD
Storage	SmartMedia card
Built-in Flash	Yes
External Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	Auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in, off
Max Resolution	1600 x 1200
Aperture Range	f/2.8 - f/3.5
ISO Range	100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed	1/800 sec
Battery	4 x AA
Connectivity	USB
Weight	480g

Summary

Important safety instructions

Handling Batteries

Guidelines to prevent battery leakage, overheating, or explosion.

Handling the Camera

Precautions for safe camera operation and avoiding damage.

Camera Care and Storage

Recommendations for maintaining and storing the camera properly.

Selecting Batteries for Your Camera

Information on compatible battery types and their usage.

MAIN FEATURES

PACKAGE CONTENTS

NAMES OF PARTS

Camera

Identification of the camera's physical components and their functions.

Control panel indications

Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information)

Record mode

Displays information shown in the viewfinder/monitor during recording.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1 GETTING STARTED

Attaching the strap

Instructions for securely attaching the camera strap.

Loading the batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting batteries into the camera.

Using the AC power adapter (Optional)

Procedure for powering the camera using an AC adapter.

Inserting and ejecting SmartMedia

How to correctly insert and remove SmartMedia cards.

Formatting new SmartMedia cards

Steps to prepare a SmartMedia card for use with the camera.

Setting the mode dial

Explanation of different shooting modes and how to select them.

How to use the menu

Guide to navigating and using the camera's menu system.

2 BASIC FUNCTIONS

Turn the power on

Steps to power up the camera and initial checks.

Confirming the displays

How to check battery status and card information on the display.

TAKING PICTURES

Basic steps and techniques for capturing still images and movies.

ERASING IMAGES

Methods for deleting unwanted pictures from the camera or card.

3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS

Taking pictures under different conditions

Techniques for capturing photos in various environments.

Using the scene program (S-Prg) mode

How to utilize preset shooting modes for specific scenarios.

Aperture priority mode

Manually setting aperture for exposure control.

Shutter priority mode

Manually setting shutter speed for motion control.

Manual mode

Complete manual control over aperture and shutter speed.

Macro mode

Instructions for close-up photography.

4 USING YOUR CAMERA’S ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

RECORDING—range/focus

Techniques for managing focus and zoom.

RECORDING—brightness/exposure

Adjusting exposure for lighting conditions.

RECORDING–color/image quality

Setting image quality and resolution for recording.

RECORDING—using the flash

Selecting and controlling flash modes for optimal lighting.

RECORDING—Others

Various other shooting functions and modes.

5 ADVANCED RECORDING/DISPLAY TECHNIQUES

RECORDING—brightness/exposure

Locking exposure settings for consistent results (AE Lock).

RECORDING—color/image quality

Adjusting color balance using White Balance settings.

RECORDING—others

Various other recording techniques.

DISPLAY—processing pictures

Adding sound memos to still pictures.

Function Settings for Easier Camera Operation ~ MODE SETUP

Customizing camera settings for user preference.

6 PRINT SETTINGS

About Print Settings

Methods for printing images via printer or photo lab.

PRINTING ALL FRAMES STORED IN A CARD~ ALL-FRAME PRINT RESERVE

Setting print data for all pictures on the card.

PRINTING SELECTED FRAMES~ SINGLE-FRAME PRINT RESERVE

Setting print data for specific selected pictures.

7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER

METHODS OF SAVING PICTURES ON A COMPUTER

Overview of saving images via USB or card reader.

CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER BY CABLE

Connecting the camera to a PC using cables.

8 MISCELLANEOUS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solutions for common camera problems and symptoms.

USER MAINTENANCE

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the camera.

ERROR CODES

List of error codes and their corresponding remedies.

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical details and features of the digital camera.