Olympus CAMEDIA C-730 Ultra Zoom Quick Start Manual
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C-730 Ultra Zoom
DIGITAL CAMERA
Quick-start guide
We have included this convenient Quick-Start Guide to show you basic functions and
techniques that will help you quickly master your new camera. For more detailed
descriptions of procedures, as well as for additional information on more sophisticated
features not covered here, please refer to the printed "Basic Manual", or the
comprehensive "Reference Manual" on the CD-ROM.
Package contents
Camera
Software installation guide (included in
Strap
the CD-ROM package)
Lens cap
CD-ROM with Windows 98 USB driver
Lens cap string
software, Reference manual, and more.
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 packs)
Warranty card/Registration card (not
AV cable
provided in some areas)
USB cable
Safety Precautions (booklet)
Basic manual
16 MB xD-Picture Card
Quick-start guide
xD-Picture Card instructions
Attaching the strap
1
Attach the lens-
securing string to
the lens cap.
2
Thread the camera
strap loop through the camera's strap eyelet
from the monitor side, then thread the camera
strap loop through the lens-securing string
loop.
Strap eyelet
3
Thread the other end of the strap (which you
will have around your neck) through the camera
strap loop that has already gone through the
camera's strap eyelet. Pull on the strap attached
to the camera's strap eyelet to make sure it is
securely fastened.
4
Adjust the strap length.
Printed in Japan
1AG6P1P1414
Viewing still pictures
1
Set the mode dial to
(playback mode) and press the
POWER switch.
Press
to avoid
accidentally erasing
images.
To cancel protection,
press
again.
HQ
You can play back pictures while the camera is
in the shooting mode (Quick View).
Press
twice quickly. To return to shooting,
press the shutter button halfway.
Zoom lever
2
Display the desired
pictures using the
Jumps to the picture
Turning the zoom
10 frames behind.
arrow pad.
lever towards
● Pictures indicated
Enlarges the
T:
by
are movie
Displays the
picture.
next picture.
frames.
W: Displays
Jumps to the picture
multiple pictures
10 frames ahead.
at the same
time.
Displays the previous picture.
Loading the batteries
1
Make sure the camera is turned off;
● The monitor is off.
● The viewfinder is off.
● The lens is not extended.
2
Slide the battery compartment lock on the
battery compartment cover in the direction of
.
3
Slide the battery compartment cover in the
A
direction of arrow (
) with your fingertip, then
B
lift it in the direction of arrow (
) to open it.
● Do not use your fingernail, as this could result in
injury.
4
Insert the batteries in the direction shown in
the illustration.
Battery alignment
When using AA
(R6) batteries
5
Press the battery compartment cover down in
the direction of arrow (
C
), hold it pressed at
ñ
the
mark against the camera, and then slide
D
it in the direction of arrow (
).
● When pressing the battery compartment cover
shut, be sure to press the center of the cover, as
it may be difficult to close properly by pressing
the edge.
● Make sure the cover is completely closed.
6
Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery
compartment cover in the direction of
.
Note:
● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be
used.
VT394301
Recording movies
1
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to
the POWER switch.
2
Point the camera towards a
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder or the monitor.
3
Press the shutter button halfway.
● The green lamp lights up.
4
Press the shutter button all the
way to start recording.
Green lamp
● The card access lamp blinks and
the camera starts writing the movie
to the card.
● During movie recording,
lights in red.
5
Press the shutter button all the way again to stop recording.
● If the displayed seconds remaining reach "0", shooting finishes
automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card.
Inserting/Removing the card
1
Make sure the camera is turned off;
● The monitor is off.
● The viewfinder is off.
● The lens is not extended.
2
Open the card cover.
3
B
Inserting the card
A
Insert the card as far as it will go in the
direction shown in the illustration.
● xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia card
cannot be inserted into the camera at
the same time. You can only insert one
of the other at any given time.
● Hold the card in a straight orientation to
the card slot, and then insert it fully until
it is locked securely. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle.
● Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may become
jammed.
When using CR-V3
lithium battery packs
Ejecting the card
Push the card slowly toward the inside of the card slot
with your finger until it stops. Continue to hold the card
so that it does not forcibly eject, then remove the card
from the slot by pulling it straight out.
C
4
Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
D
Note:
● Never open the card cover, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC
adapter while the camera is on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. In
addition, never use the camera with the card inserted insecurely. A loose
connection may result in being unable to access the card or recording pictures on
the card, or loss of data. Destroyed data cannot be restored.
Playing back movies
and press
1
Display the movie frame (picture with
T See steps 1 and 2 in "Viewing still pictures".
2
Press
.
● The top menu appears.
Card access lamp
Press
to avoid accidentally
erasing images.
To cancel protection, press
again.
5
Press
to start Playback.
● When playback finishes, the screen returns to the beginning of the movie.
Seconds remaining
● If
is pressed again when the movie playback is finished, the MOVIE
PLAYBACK screen appears. To exit the movie playback mode and return to the
Ññ
MOVIE PLAY screen, press
to select EXIT, then press
Note:
● When playing back a movie, access time will vary depending on the length and
record mode of the movie. The card access lamp blinks while movie data is being
accessed.
Taking still pictures
Full-auto shooting
1
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to
the POWER switch.
2
Point the camera towards a subject
while viewing through the viewfinder.
Insertion direction
indication
xD-Picture Card
SmartMedia
Card access lamp
3
To focus on the subject, press the shutter
button halfway, slowly and gently.
● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp
lights up. (If the green lamp is flashing, the
subject is not in focus. Release the shutter
button and repeat step 3.)
4
To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way (fully).
● If the flash is up, it will fire automatically when required.
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on the card.
● To turn off the camera, press the POWER switch again.
● If the date/time has been returned to the factory default setting, "Y/M/D" appears
on the monitor.
Erasing pictures
Single-Frame Erase
1
) you want to play back
Display the picture you want to erase. T See steps 1 and 2 in "Viewing still
pictures".
3
Ñ
2
Press
on the arrow pad to
Press
.
select MOVIE PLAY.
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
MODE MENU
3
When the
ERASE screen appears, press
● To cancel erasure, press ñ to select NO.
Ññ
4
Press
to select MOVIE
PLAYBACK.
● To exit MOVIE PLAY screen,
É
4
press
.
Press
to erase the picture.
MOVIE PLAY
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
EDIT
CANCEL
SELECT
GO
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.
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and press
Zoom lever
W (wide-angle):
To zoom out.
T (telephoto):
To zoom in.
Green lamp
Number of storable still pictures
(erase)
button
Ñ
to select YES.
ERASE
YES
N O
SELECT
GO