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DIGITAL CAMERA
D-565ZOOM
C-450ZOOM
X-300
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
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DIGITAL CAMERA D-565ZOOM C-450ZOOM X-300 REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care- fully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual may differ from those of
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For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-565ZOOM/C-450ZOOM/X-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
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Contents P.4 Getting started P.8 1 Introduction of the camera’s functions. About the menus P.31 2 For shooting and learning the Shooting basics P.40 3 basic operations. For fine- tuning the settings Advanced shooting P.61 4 to get that particular shot. For playing back and Playback P.78 5 arranging pictures. Settings that make the P.96 Useful functions 6 camera easier to operate. Printing pictures. Print setting P.108 7 Troubleshooting and other P.117 Miscellaneous 8 information. Specifica
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Contents 1 Getting started 8 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Loading the batteries . . . . .
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Contents 3 Shooting basics 40 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Taking still pictures using the viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Taking still pictures using the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dete
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Contents 5 Playback 78 Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 7 Print setting 108 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 8 Miscellaneous 117 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started 1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Shutter button P.43 Flash P.58 Zoom lever (W/T• ) 1 P.55, P.80, Self-timer lamp P.63 P.81 Lens barrier Turns the camera on Lens and off in the shooting Extends automatically mode. when you open the lens barrier. Connector cover DC-IN jack/VIDEO OUT jack cover P.17, P.84 Strap eyelet P.14 USB connector Card slot P.20 VIDEO OUT jack P.84 DC-IN jack P.17 Card cover P.20 8
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Getting started Names of parts Arrow pad Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also used as direction buttons. , , and indicate which button to be pressed. Macro button ( ) P.61 Flash mode button ( ) 1 P.58 OK/Menu button ( ) P.31 Self-timer button ( ) P.63 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) P.45, P.79 Playback button ( ) P.78 Turns the camera on Viewfinder and off in the P.43 playback mode. Turns the monitor on Monitor and off in the shooting P.10 mode
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Getting started Names of parts Monitor indications Shooting mode 11 11 1 1 12 12 2 2 3 4 13 5 13 5 6 6 1 14 14 7 8 15 15 8 9 9 16 10 16 10 Still picture Movie Items Indications Ref. Page 1Scene select/movie , , , , , P.40 2 Battery check , P.12 3 Green lamp P.43 4 Flash standby (lit) P.43 Camera movement warning/ Flash charge (Blinks) 5 Macro mode P.61 6 Flash mode , , P.58 7 Sequential shooting , P.65 8 Self-timer P.63 9 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.70 10 Resolution 2288×1712, 1024×768,
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Getting started Names of parts Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the Information display is set to ON are shown below. "Displaying shooting information" (P.101) 1 10 2 3 2 3 4 4 1 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Still picture Movie Items Indications Ref. Page 1 Print reservation, x 10 P.110 Number of prints 2 Battery check , P.12 3Protect P.88 4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.70 5 Resolution 2288×1712, 1024×768, 640×480, etc. P.70
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Getting started Names of parts Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. If the memory gauge is fully lit, wait a few seconds until it goes off to take the next shot. When taking still pictures 1 Shoot Shoot Shoot Wait Before One picture More than two No more pictures can be shoot
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Getting started How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see "Types of menus" (P.31). 1 The buttons for various functions and their location are clearly illustrated. and indicate which button to press on the arrow pad. (The up or down buttons are used in this example.) This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual instructions in this manual. Indications used in this manu
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Getting started Attaching the strap 1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet. 1 Strap eyelet 3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose. • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the c
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Getting started Loading the batteries This camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. 1 Make sure that: 1 The monitor is The lens barrier is off. closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of . • The batter
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Getting started Loading the batteries 3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. When using AA (R6) batteries When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack 1 Battery insertion When using a CR-V3 lithium direction mark battery pack, Insert it in the There is a mark showing the direction as shown in the illustration. correct way to insert the AA batteries on the bottom of the camera. 4 Close the battery compartment cover, and press it do
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Getting started Loading the batteries Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable) Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling. 1 NiMH batteries (Rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. H
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Getting started Loading the batteries • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the Note image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC. • Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so cou
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Getting started Inserting a card "Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Card basics The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. 1 1 Index area You can write down the card’s contents. 2 Contact area 1 Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts. 2 Compatible cards • xD-Picture C
