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Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 - User Manual

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DC IN 3.4V
USB
Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly
by pressing . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the
monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing again.
START HERE
It is strongly recommended that you follow these
step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new 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 Digital 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 this package: Basic Manual, warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some
areas), and safety precautions booklet.
Digital camera
Strap AA (R6) alkaline
batteries (x2)
CAMEDIA
Master CD-ROM
xD-Picture CardUSB cable
(grey color)
TIP: To maximize battery life, the built-in power-saver operates, and the camera enters sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes
of non-use.
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…
All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.
a.
Loading batteries
Note: The batteries and xD-Picture Card compartments are accessed by opening
the respective compartment covers.
Attach the strap (OPTIONAL)
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing
the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .
• To remove the batteries, make sure that the monitor and the lamps at the side of the viewfinder
are off.
• Open the card cover.
• Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot.
• 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 card cover securely.
c.
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 batteries are removed.
b.
a.
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. The date and time
can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode.
• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks.
• Press to display the top menu.
• Press to select MODE MENU.
• Press three times to select SETUP.
• Press once, and then once to highlight , and then press once.
• Use to select the date format.
• 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 set the date and time and exit the menu.
c.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)
• Open the lens barrier.
• Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
b.
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
Print reserveation
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators
will be displayed.
Power on Power off
VT782801
Printed in China
Strap eyelet Card cover
Connector coverDC-IN jack (3.4V)
USB connector
When using AA (R6 batteries), also refer to
the mark on the bottom of the camera that
shows the correct way to insert batteries.
• Close the lens barrier fully.
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of
(the direction indicated by the mark on the cover),
and lift it up in the direction of .
• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
A
B
http://www.olympus.com/
QuickStart Guide
D-395 / C-160
Olympus Europa GmbH
Wendenstrasse 14-18,
20097 Hamburg, Germany
http://www.olympus-europa.com
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville,
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/support
B
A
Notch
When the card is
inserted properly.
Index area side
Strap eyelet
FlashShutter button
Self-timer lampLens barrier Lens
Lens barrier
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
Viewfinder
Monitor
QUICK VIEW button
Playback button ( )
Battery compartment coverTripod socket
Battery check
Flash mode
Self-timer
(still pictures only)
Number of storable still pictures/
seconds remaining for movies
Green lamp
Flash stadby
AF target mark
White balance
Spot metering mode
Record mode
Resolution (number of pixels)
Shooting mode
Macro
Exposure compensation
Number of prints
Battery check
File number
Protect
Record mode
Number of pixels
Exposure compensation
White balance
Date and time
Frame number,Playing time/
Total recording time

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Questions and Answers

  • D
    Dennis JonesAug 14, 2025
    Why my Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 Digital Camera does not work?
    • J
      James ArmstrongAug 14, 2025
      If your Olympus Digital Camera isn't turning on or the monitor remains black, there are several potential reasons. Ensure the lens barrier is fully open to activate the power. Check that the batteries are correctly installed. If the battery is depleted, replace it with a fresh one. In cold conditions, the battery might be temporarily unable to function; try warming it in your pocket. The camera might be in sleep mode, so press the shutter button or arrow pad. Condensation inside the camera can also prevent it from starting; wait until it dries. Finally, the camera will not operate when connected to a PC.
  • R
    Robert RiceAug 17, 2025
    What to do if my Olympus Digital Camera won't take pictures?
    • A
      Adam RobertsAug 17, 2025
      If your Olympus Digital Camera isn't taking pictures when you press the shutter button, several factors could be the cause. First, ensure that the lens barrier is fully open and that the camera has power. If the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging, or a movie is being written to the card, release the shutter button and wait. If the card is full, erase unwanted pictures or insert a new one. Lastly, make sure the batteries aren't exhausted; if they are, replace them.
  • E
    Elizabeth BrownAug 20, 2025
    Why is the date wrong on my Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 Digital Camera photos?
    • J
      Jeffrey CalderonAug 20, 2025
      If the date recorded with your Olympus Digital Camera's image data is incorrect, it's likely due to one of these reasons: The date/time was not initially set, so you need to set the date/time. If the battery is exhausted, this setting will be canceled, so replace the battery and reset the date and time. Also, if the camera has been left without a battery, the date/time setting is canceled, so set it again. Finally, check if 'ALL RESET' is set to 'ON' in the setup menu and, if so, turn it off.
  • J
    Jonathan WillisAug 25, 2025
    How to fix a hard to see monitor on Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 Digital Camera?
    • J
      James GuerreroAug 25, 2025
      If your Olympus Digital Camera's monitor is hard to see, the brightness may not be properly adjusted. Select in the MODE MENU and adjust the brightness. Bright light, such as sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor; use the viewfinder in this case. If the monitor is exposed to direct sunlight, block the sunlight with your hand.
  • J
    Johnathan HarrisonAug 27, 2025
    Why are my Olympus Digital Camera pictures too dark?
    • A
      Ann BarnesAug 27, 2025
      If your Olympus Digital Camera pictures are too dark, it could be due to several reasons. Your finger might be blocking the flash; hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. The subject might be out of the flash's working range, so shoot within that range. The flash might be set to the flash off mode, so select a different flash mode. If the subject was small and backlit, set the flash to fill-in mode. Finally, if you shot a bright subject like snow, adjust the exposure compensation toward +.
  • N
    Nicole BrownAug 31, 2025
    Why are my Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 Digital Camera pictures too bright?
    • D
      Denise OwensAug 31, 2025
      If your Olympus Digital Camera pictures are too bright, it might be because the flash was set to the fill-in flash mode; select a different flash mode. Alternatively, the subject might have been excessively illuminated; adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-) or change the camera position.
  • F
    floyddennisSep 3, 2025
    Why is my Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 Digital Camera picture out of focus?
    • J
      Jacqueline TorresSep 3, 2025
      If your Olympus Digital Camera picture is out of focus, it could be because the camera moved when the shutter button was pressed; hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently, as camera movement occurs easily with slower shutter speeds. The lens might be dirty, so clean it using a commercially available blower blush and then wipe with a lens cleaner to remove dust. The camera may not be able to focus on the subject, even if the green lamp lights up, so lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the subject, then recompose your shot.
  • J
    Jesse MurraySep 6, 2025
    Why do colors look unnatural in my Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 indoor pictures?
    • D
      dickersonmariahSep 6, 2025
      If the colors of your Olympus Digital Camera pictures taken indoors look unnatural, it may be because indoor lighting can affect the picture's colors, so set the white balance according to the lighting. Alternatively, the white balance setting might be wrong, so adjust it according to the light source.
  • N
    nicholebryantSep 9, 2025
    Why does my Olympus Digital Camera picture have obscured edges?
    • P
      Patricia SpearsSep 10, 2025
      If your Olympus Digital Camera picture has obscured edges, it's likely because the lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap; hold the camera correctly, keeping these away from the lens. It could also be that the subject was too close; check the actual picture area by using the monitor to take the picture.

Summary

Prepare the Camera for Use

Loading Batteries

Instructions on how to insert AA batteries correctly into the camera's compartment.

Insert the xD-Picture Card

Guide on inserting the xD-Picture Card into its dedicated slot properly.

Turning On the Camera

Turn Camera On (Shooting Mode)

How to power on the camera by opening the lens barrier.

Taking Pictures

Taking a Picture with the Monitor

Instructions for composing shots using the camera's monitor screen.

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder

Instructions for composing shots using the camera's optical viewfinder.

Flash Modes Overview

Viewing and Erasing Pictures

Viewing Pictures

Erasing Pictures

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Computer Connection Procedure

Installing the Camera Software

CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM Contents

Software Installation Guide

Olympus CAMEDIA C-160 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera typeCompact
Image SensorCCD
LensOlympus Lens
Digital Zoom2.5x
Movie ModeYes
InterfaceUSB
Weight200 g
Storage typesxD-Picture Card
Shutter Speed1/1000 sec
DisplayLCD
StoragexD-Picture Card
Battery2 x AA
Shooting ModesAuto
Power SourceLi-ion battery

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