User manual OLYMPUS CAMEDIA C-5500 SPORTZOOM QUICK START

[. . . ] Set the mode dial to h Flash button Flash POWER switch a. Use the arrow pad to select [SETUP] on the monitor. SETUP MONITOR OFF a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using the monitor or viewfinder. b. Note: To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch again. [. . . ] For more details, click "Please Read First". Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide on the reverse side of this sheet to familiarize yourself with the commonly used features and functions of your new Olympus Digital Camera. Printed in Japan · The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed correctly. You can transfer your images immediately using the standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your experience using OLYMPUS Master (included). Quick Reference Guide C-5500 ZOOM CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Green lamp Orange lamp Flash button Strap eyelet POWER switch AF illuminator Self-timer lamp Flash Speaker Viewfinder AE lock ([) Rotation button (y) Mode dial QUICK VIEW button Flash mode button (#) Protect button (0) Arrow pad (acbd) OK/MENU button (N) Macro button (&) Erase button (S) Shutter button Zoom lever (W/T·GU) INDEX 1. Printing a Picture Monitor Multi-connector Connector cover Card cover Lens Microphone Tripod socket Connector cover DC-IN jack Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock SHOOTING MODES Shooting modes: Set the mode dial to one of these positions to take pictures or movies. Shooting Mode Descriptions h · Full auto - The camera automatically adjusts all settings for you. There is no need to use special functions or change any settings. P · Program - The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot. You are able to set flash and drive modes, and various other settings freely. · Aperture priority - Lets you set the aperture, giving you control over the depth of field. · Shutter priority - Lets you set the shutter speed, giving you the control to capture moving subjects. · Manual - Lets you set both the aperture and shutter speed giving you more creative control over your pictures. · My modes - Lets you use your own customized settings when taking pictures. USING THE ZOOM This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or capture wide-angle shots. Turn the mode dial to the mode you want. A S M Playback mode: Set the mode dial to this position to view pictures or movies. Zoom out: Push the zoom lever toward W Zoom in: Pull the zoom lever toward T r Zoom out Zoom in f · Scene modes - Lets you select the optimal settings for specific situations. You can select from: Portrait; Sports; Landscape+Portrait; Landscape; Night Scene, and much more. n · Movie - Lets you record movies. · Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture. · Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action. HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS FLASH MODES This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation. IMAGE QUALITY MODES Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual included on the CD-ROM. Image becomes clearer Image size becomes larger a. While positioning the AF target over the subject, press and hold the shutter button halfway. Shutter button b. The green lamp, which indicates the focus and exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed halfway. Green lamp P 1/1000 F2. 8 0. 0 · AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed. · RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture. # · FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for shooting pictures into strong light. [. . . ] This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail provider. When finished, click the " Launch Mailer" button at the bottom of the window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will automatically be attached to a new message. Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your pictures using your own photo printer. [. . . ]