User manual OLYMPUS CAMEDIA C-2020

[. . . ] PREPARATIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA MISCELLANEOUS C-2020ZOOM Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you for purchasing the 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). [. . . ] Press again to cancel the Menu. 8 Caution: · The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx. In such a case, adjust the date again. Note: · We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures. · When the Mode dial is set to , the card must contain images in order to display the Menu. · The setting will remain until it is readjusted. · The clock will continue to operate correctly after the year 2000. 31 LEARNING THE BASICS HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Proper Proper Improper Note: · Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. · Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. 32 ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder · Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. · The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. · If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. 50) Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture. · The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released. · The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded. Note: · Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger. · Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. 33 BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE 1 A/S /M P F OF Remove the lens cap. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, or to turn on the power. · A/S/M, P and set the camera to the Record mode. The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on the control panel. · sets the camera to the Display mode. The LCD monitor will be turned on. /M OD E PO 1 ER 3 P OFF PO WER Note: · Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first. · NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. · If you do not operate the camera for three minutes, the camera will be set to the stand-by mode. After four hours in the stand-by mode, the power turns off automatically. (Time varies depending on the type of batteries used. ) · The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced. 34 M / OD E DI A L IA 2 D L 2 W 3 /M A/S After use, set the Mode dial to OFF to turn off the power. · The lens will retract and the display on the LCD monitor and the control panel will disappear. HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial. Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Program Power off Movie picture recording /M O D E PO ER A/S /M P OF F P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. [. . . ] 75) « DRIVE DIGITAL TELE WB ISO FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP A/S/M MODE « « SLOW For taking photographs of night views. 77) « For using the Digital tele mode. 79) « For selecting the white balance. 80) « For selecting the ISO sensitivity. [. . . ]