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Olympus CAMEDIA C-1 Zoom User Manual

Olympus CAMEDIA C-1 Zoom
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Reference Manual
m Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera.
m Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this Reference
Manual and separately provided “Safety Precautions” and “Battery Handling
Precautions”.
m We recommend that you take test shots to make sure that the camera functions
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Table of Contents

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Olympus CAMEDIA C-1 Zoom Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOlympus
ModelCAMEDIA C-1 Zoom
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Read the Following Before Use

About this manual

Information about the manual's content, changes, copyright, and liability.

Radio and Television Interference

Explains FCC rules and precautions for radio frequency interference.

Declaration of Conformity

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and standards used in the manual.

How to Read This Booklet

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Guides users on how to shoot using the camera's viewfinder.

PREPARATION

Names of Parts

Identifies and labels all external components of the camera.

Loading the Battery

Step-by-step guide on how to insert batteries into the camera.

Selecting the Appropriate Batteries

Information on lithium, rechargeable, and alkaline battery types.

Inserting the Memory Card (SmartMedia)

Instructions for correctly inserting and removing the memory card.

Selecting the Appropriate Card

Guidance on choosing and using memory cards, including record modes.

Using a New Card (Formatting)

Procedure for formatting a memory card before first use.

Setting the Date and Time

How to set the camera's date and time for accurate image metadata.

Holding the Camera

Demonstrates proper camera holding techniques for stability.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Pictures

Explains the fundamental steps to start and end shooting.

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Guides users on how to shoot using the camera's viewfinder.

Shooting Using the Monitor

Instructions for composing shots and taking pictures using the LCD monitor.

Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance

Advice on choosing between viewfinder and monitor based on subject distance.

If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock)

Provides techniques for achieving focus in difficult shooting situations.

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Viewing Pictures

How to display recorded images on the camera's monitor.

Image Playback Operations

Functions for viewing, zooming, and indexing images.

Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)

Step-by-step guide to delete individual images.

Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)

Instructions for clearing all images from the memory card.

Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show)

How to set up and view a slideshow of images.

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)

Steps to protect important images from deletion.

Adjusting the Monitor Brightness

How to change the LCD screen brightness for better visibility.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)

How to choose between SQ, HQ, and SHQ modes for image quality.

Using the Flash

Explains the different flash modes available for various shooting conditions.

Magnifying the Subject (Zooming)

How to use optical and digital zoom to get closer to subjects.

Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)

Instructions for capturing detailed close-up images.

Using the Self-Timer

How to set and use the self-timer for group shots or self-portraits.

Shooting Images Sequentially (Sequential Shooting)

Procedure for capturing rapid bursts of images.

Varying the Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

How to adjust image brightness for better exposure.

Varying the Image Color Tone (White Balance Control)

Guide to adjusting color balance for different lighting conditions.

Muting the Beep Tones

How to disable camera beep sounds for quiet operation.

VIEWING OPTIONS

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

How to power the camera using the optional AC adapter.

Viewing Images on a TV Screen

Steps to connect the camera to a TV for displaying images.

Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer

Methods for printing photos directly from the card.

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card

How to set up print orders using DPOF.

Operations Available with Your PC

Overview of what can be done with images on a computer.

Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC

Flowchart to determine the best method for transferring images.

Connecting the Camera to Your PC through the Dedicated USB Cable

Instructions for connecting the camera to a PC via USB.

Downloading Images Directly to Your PC from the Card

Using card readers or adapters for image transfer.

Downloading Image Data to Your PC

Detailed steps for transferring images using a USB cable.

When using a Windows PC

Specific steps for downloading images on a Windows PC.

Now you can view images (JPEG files)

Steps to locate and view downloaded image files in file explorer.

When using a Macintosh with OS 9

Specific steps for downloading images on a Macintosh PC.

Removing the card when the camera is connected to a PC via the USB cable

Procedure to safely eject the card from the camera and PC.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Simplified Operation Chart

A chart to help troubleshoot operations and find relevant sections.

If an Alarm Message Is Displayed

Explains error messages and their solutions.

If an Operation Does Not Work

Troubleshooting guide for camera operations that fail.

If Image Quality Is Poor

Solutions for issues related to image brightness, darkness, or color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common user inquiries about the camera.

SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Specifications

Technical details and features of the digital camera.

Glossary of Terms

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

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