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PREPARATION
BASIC FUNCTIONS
MOVIE FUNCTIONS
STORING DATA FOR PRINTING
INSTRUCTIONS
PICTURES
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER
CAMERA SETTINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-3000ZOOM
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL
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1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
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10. Grounding or Polarization — This product, when used with an optional AC adapter, may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. 11. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply co
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16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. c) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment o
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Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not insta
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WARNING • Keep the batteries away from children. • If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. • Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws. • The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled. • Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or dispose of in a fire. • Before use, wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good contact. • Never use metallic tweezers to hold the bat
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FOR SAFE USE Danger: Ignoring this Danger mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury. BATTERY HANDLING IGNORING THE WARNINGS BELOW MAY LEAD TO FLUID LEAK, BATTERY HEAT GENERATION, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING. DANGER 1. WHEN USING NiMH BATTER
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WARNING 1. DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER. 2. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. • DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES. • DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR EXPOSE TO HEAT. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE. • DO NOT USE OLD AND NEW OR CHARGED AND UNCHARGED BATTERIES, OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/ BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER. • DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES. • DO NOT LOAD
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CAUTION 1. OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY. DO NOT USE THEM WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT. 2. DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES. 3. DO NOT USE CHARGEABLE AND UNCHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER. 4 WHEN CHARGING NiMH BATTERIES, CHARGE ALL FOUR (OR TWO) BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME. 5. CHARGE NiMH BATTERIES BEFORE USING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER NOT USING THEM FOR A LONG TIME. 6. KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHE
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HANDLING WARNING 1. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA’S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT’S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET. 2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. 3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS. 4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDR
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CAUTION 1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. (WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES, DO IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS, AND DO NOT TOUCH BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.) CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY. 3. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN
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BATTERY HANDLING n For the battery, use 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. n Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended. n AA manganese batteries cannot be used. n Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage, heat generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load them correctly. n The batteries may be temp
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CONTENTS Important safety instructlons.......................................................2 For safe use............................................................................8 Care and storage..................................................................12 Battery handling....................................................................13 Main features............................................................................19 1 PREPARATION......................................
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Shutter priority mode ................................................................59 Manual mode............................................................................61 Zoom ........................................................................................62 Exposure compensation...........................................................63 Using the flash..........................................................................64 Spot metering mode ...............................
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CONTENTS (Cont.) Slide-show mode ....................................................................115 Picture information..................................................................116 Recording sound.....................................................................118 Card setup..............................................................................120 All-frame erase ...................................................................120 Card format............................
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4 STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES.....165 About print settings.................................................................166 Print-reserve...........................................................................168 All-frame print reserve ........................................................168 Single-frame print reserve ..................................................170 Trimming print reserve........................................................174 Resetting print reserve....
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CONTENTS (Cont.) 6 CAMERA SETTINGS...........................................192 All reset...................................................................................194 Custom settings......................................................................196 Sharpness ..............................................................................199 TIFF settings...........................................................................200 SQ1, SQ2 settings.................................
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MAIN FEATURES This camera’s 3,340,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high- n resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality in its class. Various exposure modes make advanced shooting n possible. The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus n the Digital Zoom make possible photographs equivalent to 7.5X zoom. Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to n approx. 23 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 92 seconds in the HQ mode when an 8MB card is used. Sound can be simultan
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MAIN FEATURES (Cont.) USB-compatible. Either a serial or USB interface can be n used to connect to a personal computer. Write times are shorter, enabling the camera to be ready n for the next shot quicker. When the FL-40 extension flash (optional) is used, n sophisticated flash photographs can be taken. * Sound cannot be played back by this camera. Connect it to a TV or personal computer for sound playback. 20 20
