User manual OLYMPUS C-2500L

[. . . ] Preparations Taking Pictures Other Ways to Use Your Camera For Better Images C-2500L Processing Images on Personal Computer Setting Camera's System Miscellaneous ENGLISH Digital Camera Instructions ·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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE. 1. [. . . ] To cancel the setting, press the button. 3 5 Press the [OK] button. The speed will be set and the cursor will return to . "ISO" will appear on the control panel when you select "200" or "400". MEMO · When you select "100", "ISO" will not appear on the control panel. · Though photographs taken in dark places come out better the higher the ISO rating is, the images will be grainy. · In the M mode, the maximum selectable shutter speed varies depending on the ISO rating. 400 1/8 sec. Setting Sharpness 1 A Sharpness is the degree of clarity of an image. NORMAL renders the standard degree of image clarity, whereas SOFT softens edges of images. While NORMAL is adequate for an appreciation of prints, SOFT is for image editing on your computer. See the results for yourself, but SOFT adds atmospheric effect to images, while NORMAL just makes them clear. 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". 2 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 3 Align the cursor with dial. with the top / bottom point of the jog 4 Select from "NORMAL" and "SOFT" with the right / left point of the cross the button. To cancel the setting, press the button. 5 Press the [OK] button. The sharpness will be entered and the cursor will return to . E-41 Sequence Mode The Camedia C-2500L lets you take up to five images in quick succession by simply holding down the shutter release button. 1 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M". The first menu appears on the LCD mon- 3 Align the cursor with dial. 2 3 4 with the top/bottom point of the jog 4 Select with the right/left point of the jog dial. 5 Press the [OK] button. Check that appears on the control panel. 6 Pictures are then taken continuously at any time while the shutter release button is held down. Up to 5 pictures can be taken in the Sequence Mode. The number of frames taken can be checked on the control panel memory scale. 5 6 MEMO · Sequential shooting is possible, irrespective of the image resolution (SQ, HQ, SHQ). NOTE · The Self-timer cannot be used in this mode. · When using the main flash, keep the shutter release button pressed until the flash is charged. The shutter will not be released until the Orange lamp inside the viewfinder lights up. MEMO · The Power button cannot be operated while the Card access lamp is blinking. · If the card is full when the Shutter release button is pressed, the image memory block(s) and the number of remaining pictures on the control panel blink, and the picture cannot be taken. (See the illustration at left. ) E-42 Taking Pictures Using Exclusive Extension Flash (Model No. FL-40) You can take various flash-lit pictures using an extension flash (sold separately ) designed specifically for the Camedia C-2500L. Both an extension flash and the built-in flash as well as the built-in flash only can be used. For details about preparation for the built-in flash, flash illumination range, and the flash mode, see "Flash Photography" (P. 20) in "Taking Pictures". 1 How to Connect the Extension Flash The extension flash is connected to the Camedia C-2500L as follows. E Other Ways to Use Your Camera 1 Remove the hot shoe cover. Hold the camera with your left hand, as you do when taking pictures. Hold both ends of the hot shoe cover between your thumb and forefinger and push it with your forefinger in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove it. Hot shoe cover 2 Attach the FL-40 to the camera's hotshoe. MEMO · This camera is equipped with a cover to protect the hot shoe. [. . . ] - Set the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M" mode. Problems with Images The picture is out of focus It was a hard-to-(auto) focus subject. 13) The viewfinder's autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject. - Position the autofocus mark on the subject, or use the focus lock. (P. - Use Macro mode or Super Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 2 cm ~ 0. 6 m (0. 8 in. [. . . ]