Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
C-740 Ultra Zoom
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Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom Specifications

General

Optical Zoom	10x
LCD Screen	TFT color LCD
Camera type	Compact
Image Sensor	CCD
Effective Pixels	3.2 million
Digital Zoom	3x
Lens Focal Length	6.3 - 63 mm
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8 - f/3.7
Aperture	f/2.8 - f/3.7
Aperture Range	F2.8 - F8
ISO Sensitivity	100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed	1/1000 sec
LCD Screen Size	1.5"
Storage Media	xD Picture Card
Supported memory cards	xD-Picture Card
Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Battery Type	Li-ion
Weight	280 g
Image resolution	2048 x 1536

Summary

How to Use This Manual

Getting Started

Attaching the strap

Step-by-step guide to attach the camera strap.

Loading the batteries

Instructions on inserting batteries or AC adapter for camera power.

Inserting a card

Guide on how to insert and remove the xD-Picture Card.

Power on/off

Procedures for turning the camera on and off.

Selecting a language

How to choose the display language for the camera's menus.

Using the Menus

About the menus

Explanation of the camera's menu system structure and operation.

How to use the menus

Detailed instructions on navigating and operating the camera's menu system.

Shortcut menus

How to set up and use custom shortcut menus for quick access to functions.

Mode Menus

Overview of the different tabs and settings within the camera's mode menus.

Shooting Basics

Shooting modes

Overview of various shooting modes available on the camera.

Taking still pictures

Step-by-step guide on how to capture still photographs with the camera.

Recording movies

Instructions on how to record video clips using the camera.

Zoom

Explanation of how to use the optical and digital zoom functions.

Flash shooting

How to select and use different flash modes for optimal lighting.

A/S/M mode

Guide to Aperture, Shutter, and Manual shooting modes for creative control.

Focusing applications

Information on various autofocus features and their usage.

Adjusting Image Quality and Exposure

Record mode

Selection of image file formats and quality settings for still pictures and movies.

ISO sensitivity

How to adjust ISO for different lighting conditions and image noise.

Exposure compensation

Manually adjusting exposure settings for brighter or darker images.

White balance

Adjusting white balance for accurate color reproduction under various lighting.

SHARPNESS

Adjusting image sharpness for clearer or softer details.

CONTRAST

Modifying the difference between light and dark areas in an image.

SATURATION

Adjusting the intensity or depth of colors in an image.

NOISE REDUCTION

Reducing digital noise in images, especially during long exposures.

Playback

Viewing still pictures

How to browse and view still images stored on the camera's memory card.

Viewing movies

Instructions for playing back recorded video clips.

Editing movies

Creating movie indexes and editing clips by trimming or erasing parts.

Editing still pictures

Modifying still images by resizing or trimming them.

Protecting pictures

Preventing accidental deletion of important images by protecting them.

Erasing pictures

Procedures for deleting single images or all images from the card.

Useful Functions

ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings

Option to restore factory default settings or save current settings.

CUSTOM BUTTON

Assigning frequently used functions to a dedicated custom button.

SHORT CUT

Setting up quick access menus for frequently used camera functions.

MY MODE SETUP

Saving and activating custom shooting settings for quick recall.

CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards

Preparing memory cards for use by formatting them in the camera.

Information display

Displaying detailed shooting information on the camera's monitor.

SLEEP - Sleep Timer

Configuring the camera's automatic power-saving sleep mode.

Print Setting

How to print pictures

Overview of options for printing images, including photo labs and direct printing.

All-frame reservation

Setting print reservations for all pictures on the card at once.

Single-frame reservation

Selecting specific pictures and setting print reservations for them individually.

Trimming

Cropping parts of a picture and printing the enlarged section.

Miscellaneous

Error codes

Table of monitor indications, their causes, and corrective actions.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common camera operational problems and issues.

List of menus

A structured overview of all accessible camera menus and their functions.

List of factory default settings

Default configuration values for various camera functions.

Modes and Shooting Functions

Compatibility matrix of functions across different shooting modes.

Camera maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the camera body, lens, and card.

Specifications

Technical details and features of the digital camera.

Glossary of terms

Definitions of technical terms used throughout the manual.

Index

Alphabetical listing of topics with corresponding page numbers for quick reference.