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PREPARATION BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA MISCELLANEOUS C-3030ZOOM Ⅲ Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. Ⅲ We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
PREPARATION BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA MISCELLANEOUS C-3030ZOOM Ⅲ Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. Ⅲ We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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...point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to retain this manual for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE. 2...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Be ...
...point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to retain this manual for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE. 2...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Be ...
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...Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. • Connect the equipment to radio communications. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 ... that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number: C-3030ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
...Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. • Connect the equipment to radio communications. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 ... that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number: C-3030ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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...and other brand names and product names are caused by erasing the picture data. • Olympus reserves all applicable laws. • The lithium battery may still occur. The standards for camera file systems are the "Design Rule for personal use without notice. • Although the ...sides of the battery. All other notices • All contents of this publication are subject to change without the prior permission of Olympus. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any benefit expected by using...
...and other brand names and product names are caused by erasing the picture data. • Olympus reserves all applicable laws. • The lithium battery may still occur. The standards for camera file systems are the "Design Rule for personal use without notice. • Although the ...sides of the battery. All other notices • All contents of this publication are subject to change without the prior permission of Olympus. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any benefit expected by using...
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...LEAK, BATTERY HEAT GENERATION, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING. DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT THEM TO THE CAMERA USING SOLDER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY THAN INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL. Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may.... 8 Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES, USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER. 2. DO NOT CONNECT THE TERMINALS WITH METAL OR CARRY/STORE BATTERIES WITH METALLIC NECKLACES OR HAIRPINS. 5. FOR ...
...LEAK, BATTERY HEAT GENERATION, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING. DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT THEM TO THE CAMERA USING SOLDER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY THAN INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL. Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may.... 8 Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES, USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER. 2. DO NOT CONNECT THE TERMINALS WITH METAL OR CARRY/STORE BATTERIES WITH METALLIC NECKLACES OR HAIRPINS. 5. FOR ...
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... FLUID GETS ON SKIN OR CLOTHES, SOAK IT WITH CLEAN WATER AS IT MAY BURN THE SKIN. 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA OR INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN IT. 9 DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER. 2. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT...
... FLUID GETS ON SKIN OR CLOTHES, SOAK IT WITH CLEAN WATER AS IT MAY BURN THE SKIN. 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA OR INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN IT. 9 DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER. 2. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT...
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... STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN HOT TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A HOT VEHICLE OR IN FRONT OF A HEATER. 9. OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY. DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK, CHANGE OF COLOR/SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND, AND TAKE THEM ...TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 8. DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES. 3. KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A ...
... STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN HOT TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A HOT VEHICLE OR IN FRONT OF A HEATER. 9. OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY. DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK, CHANGE OF COLOR/SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND, AND TAKE THEM ...TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 8. DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES. 3. KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A ...
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... CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES. • THE CHILD MAY BE INJURED. 5. HANDLING WARNING 1. THE CAMERA'S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT'S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN. • THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK...ELECTRIC SHOCK. 11 THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. 3. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE...
... CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES. • THE CHILD MAY BE INJURED. 5. HANDLING WARNING 1. THE CAMERA'S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT'S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN. • THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK...ELECTRIC SHOCK. 11 THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. 3. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE...
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... 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. a beach in a car). Ⅲ Do not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler, or humidifier, or near a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials. Ⅲ Do not...
... 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. a beach in a car). Ⅲ Do not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler, or humidifier, or near a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials. Ⅲ Do not...
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...to cold temperatures. Batteries that shown in a cold environment. New batteries may be used. Ⅲ Use the batteries correctly. Unload batteries from the camera when not in use can prevent a battery's terminals from that are recommended. Ⅲ AA manganese batteries cannot be difficult or impossible to charge them ... contact. can cause fluid leakage, heat generation, or other damage. NiMH batteries are weak in low temperatures. Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries, make sure to obtain abroad. Ⅲ When using the...
...to cold temperatures. Batteries that shown in a cold environment. New batteries may be used. Ⅲ Use the batteries correctly. Unload batteries from the camera when not in use can prevent a battery's terminals from that are recommended. Ⅲ AA manganese batteries cannot be difficult or impossible to charge them ... contact. can cause fluid leakage, heat generation, or other damage. NiMH batteries are weak in low temperatures. Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries, make sure to obtain abroad. Ⅲ When using the...
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... SmartMedia 32 Adjusting the date and time 34 Learning the basics 36 Basic operating procedure 36 How to use the Mode dial 37 Holding the camera 38 Adjusting the diopter 39 Proper shutter release 39 Checking the card 40 Checking the batteries 41 Checking the number of storable pictures 42 How...
... SmartMedia 32 Adjusting the date and time 34 Learning the basics 36 Basic operating procedure 36 How to use the Mode dial 37 Holding the camera 38 Adjusting the diopter 39 Proper shutter release 39 Checking the card 40 Checking the batteries 41 Checking the number of storable pictures 42 How...
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CONTENTS (Cont.) 6 CAMERA SETTINGS 192 All reset 194 Custom settings 196 Sharpness 199 TIFF settings 200 SQ1, SQ2 settings 202 Beep sound 204 Full-time AF 205 Rec view 207 File number 212 LCD brightness 215 Meters/Feet selection 217 Index-display adjustment 218 7 MISCELLANEOUS 219 Questions and answers 220 Troubleshooting 222 System chart 226 Error codes 227 Optional items 229 Notes on display and backlight 229 Compatibility of the picture data 230 Specifications 231 18
CONTENTS (Cont.) 6 CAMERA SETTINGS 192 All reset 194 Custom settings 196 Sharpness 199 TIFF settings 200 SQ1, SQ2 settings 202 Beep sound 204 Full-time AF 205 Rec view 207 File number 212 LCD brightness 215 Meters/Feet selection 217 Index-display adjustment 218 7 MISCELLANEOUS 219 Questions and answers 220 Troubleshooting 222 System chart 226 Error codes 227 Optional items 229 Notes on display and backlight 229 Compatibility of the picture data 230 Specifications 231 18
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MAIN FEATURES Ⅲ This camera's 3,340,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high- angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images (view can be enlarged 3 times). Ⅲ Easy operation with ... SmartMedia cards to approx. 186 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 46 seconds in all modes except TIFF. Ⅲ The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Zoom make advanced shooting possible. Ⅲ Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 3.3 frames/second) is possible in the HQ mode...
MAIN FEATURES Ⅲ This camera's 3,340,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high- angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images (view can be enlarged 3 times). Ⅲ Easy operation with ... SmartMedia cards to approx. 186 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 46 seconds in all modes except TIFF. Ⅲ The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Zoom make advanced shooting possible. Ⅲ Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 3.3 frames/second) is possible in the HQ mode...
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Connect it to a TV or personal computer for the next shot quicker. Ⅲ When the FL-40 extension flash (optional) is used, sophisticated flash photographs can be used to connect to a personal computer. Ⅲ Write times are shorter, enabling the camera to be ready for sound playback. 20 MAIN FEATURES (Cont.) Ⅲ USB-compatible. Either a serial or USB interface can be taken. * Sound cannot be played back by this camera.
Connect it to a TV or personal computer for the next shot quicker. Ⅲ When the FL-40 extension flash (optional) is used, sophisticated flash photographs can be used to connect to a personal computer. Ⅲ Write times are shorter, enabling the camera to be ready for sound playback. 20 MAIN FEATURES (Cont.) Ⅲ USB-compatible. Either a serial or USB interface can be taken. * Sound cannot be played back by this camera.
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CHECKING THE CONTENTS Camera Strap Remote control A/V cable Warranty card Lens cap Instructions/Remote control instructions CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 packs) Software CD's USB cable 22
CHECKING THE CONTENTS Camera Strap Remote control A/V cable Warranty card Lens cap Instructions/Remote control instructions CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 packs) Software CD's USB cable 22
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NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Control panel (P. 26) Zoom lever (P. 62/133) Flash (P. 64) Selftimer/Remote control signal (P. 76/138) Remote control window (P. 79/141) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 39) Strap hook (P. 27) Connector cover Lens Microphone (P. 100) Extension flash connector cover (P. 90) (The connector is located beneath the cover.) AC adapter connector (P. 30) A/V output connector (P. 124) USB connector (P. 182) Connector cover Card compartment cover (P. 32) Computer connector (RS-232C) (P. 182) 24
NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Control panel (P. 26) Zoom lever (P. 62/133) Flash (P. 64) Selftimer/Remote control signal (P. 76/138) Remote control window (P. 79/141) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 39) Strap hook (P. 27) Connector cover Lens Microphone (P. 100) Extension flash connector cover (P. 90) (The connector is located beneath the cover.) AC adapter connector (P. 30) A/V output connector (P. 124) USB connector (P. 182) Connector cover Card compartment cover (P. 32) Computer connector (RS-232C) (P. 182) 24
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Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown in the illustration, then pull on it to the strap hook on the camera. 1 Thread the strap through the strap hook as shown so that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is not responsible for any damage. 27 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to make sure it is attached securely. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off .
Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown in the illustration, then pull on it to the strap hook on the camera. 1 Thread the strap through the strap hook as shown so that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is not responsible for any damage. 27 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to make sure it is attached securely. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off .
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... or 4 AA NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. 3 When using AA batteries 28 2 4 When using lithium battery packs 5 1 Make sure that the camera power is completely closed. • When pressing the battery cover shut, be difficult to press the center of the cover since it . Slide the opening...
... or 4 AA NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. 3 When using AA batteries 28 2 4 When using lithium battery packs 5 1 Make sure that the camera power is completely closed. • When pressing the battery cover shut, be difficult to press the center of the cover since it . Slide the opening...
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... the battery compartment. • If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will markedly shorten the life of the batteries. • If the camera is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet. 29 Batteries whose terminal is covered by the insulating sheet.
... the battery compartment. • If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will markedly shorten the life of the batteries. • If the camera is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet. 29 Batteries whose terminal is covered by the insulating sheet.
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... off the power, and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from a common AC wall outlet. 1 1 Make sure that the camera A/S/M P power is normal. 30 USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from the outlet. AC wall outlet Power plug 4 To disconnect, turn...
... off the power, and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from a common AC wall outlet. 1 1 Make sure that the camera A/S/M P power is normal. 30 USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from the outlet. AC wall outlet Power plug 4 To disconnect, turn...