A Quick Introduction to the Olympus C-740 Zoom Digital Camera

Contents of the Olympus C-740 Digital Camera Kit

An Olympus C-740 Digital Camera
AC adapter for the camera
Battery charger
xD Picture card reader
Documentation
Four batteries in the camera Four extra batteries

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How to Supply Power to the Camera

A] Battery power

Each camera kit includes eight AA rechargeable batteries. The batteries may be found in the battery charger and/or in the camera itself. There is no guarantee the batteries will be charged when the camera is checked out. You may also choose to use your own AA batteries instead of the rechargeable ones. Do not put non-rechargeable batteries in the battery charger. (For more information, see FAQ Concerning the Battery Chargers.)

• How to insert the batteries into the camera if they are not already there.
  • Make sure the camera is turned off by checking the monitor is off, the viewfinder is off, and the lens is not extended.
  • To open the battery compartment:
  • Turn the camera upside down.
  • Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery compartment cover to unlock it (see Figure III).
  • Slide the panel towards the end of the camera in the direction specified by the arrow labeled A and lift it up to open in the direction of B (see Figure III).
  • Insert four AA batteries according to the diagram outside the battery chamber, so the batteries' poles are pointing the correct way.
  • Gently push the cover down, slide it back into place, and lock it.

• How much battery life does the camera have?
  • Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button on the back of the camera (see Figure I) and turn on the monitor by pressing the Quick View button .
  • Small battery indicator will briefly appear in the upper left corner of the small monitor on the back of the camera (see Figure IV).
  • The number of bars in the battery icon signify the amount of charge the battery has.
    • Full green battery icon indicates the batteries are fully charged.
    • Blinking red battery icon indicates the batteries need to be replaced or recharged, if possible.
  • If there is no indication, the batteries are exhausted and need to be replaced or recharged.

B] AC adapter

You can also supply power to the camera with electricity instead of batteries, using the AC adapter.

• Locate the DC-in jack on the left side of the camera by flipping open the connector cover.
• Plug the connector end of the AC adapter into the DC-in jack.
• Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a power outlet.
• AC adapter cords included in this kit are approximately 8 feet long.

• Remove the lens cap. Press the red Power button on the back of the camera.
  • Locate the mode dial on top of the camera (see Figure I).The mode dial allows you to set the different modes of the camera.
  • When the mode dial is set to , the camera is in playback mode and the monitor turns on.
  • When the mode dial is not set to , the lens extends and the viewfinder turns on. This indicates the camera is in a shooting mode. The available shooting modes including auto, portrait, landscape, night scene, self portrait, sports and movie. You may select a shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the desired setting. The shooting mode allows you to take pictures with no special functions or manual adjustments. It is the simplest of all shooting modes and should be used in most occasions when taking a still picture.
  • If the camera does not turn on, you may have inserted the batteries incorrectly or batteries may need to be recharged.
• After the camera is turned on and the mode dial is set to a shooting mode, press the Quick View button on the bottom back of the camera. Check the monitor on the back of the camera.
  • This is the control panel, which displays several important items, including:
    • The recording mode, which indicates the resolution of the picture (see How Many Pictures Can be Taken for details)
    • The battery icon, which indicates the remaining amount of battery power (see Section [A]: Battery power for details). The battery icon will disappear after a few seconds.
    • The shooting mode.
    • The number, which indicates how many pictures you can take.

A] How many pictures can be stored in the camera

The number of pictures the camera can store varies depending on two factors: the resolution quality selected and the storage media's capacity--the xD card, which holds up to 128 MB. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image, and the more space it will take up in the camera's storage space. For printing the pictures, a higher resolution is preferable. For posting the pictures on the web, a lower resolution is acceptable. If you are unsure, simply choose a higher resolution.

• The 740 zoom camera offers five recording modes (Note: the available recording mode options vary depending on the current shooting mode) :
  • TIFF, SHQ (Super High Quality), HQ (High Quality), SQ1 (Standard Quality), and SQ2.
• In the Auto shooting mode, with the 128 MB xD card contained in this camera kit:
  • Up to 67 SHQ (2048 x 1536 pixels) pictures can be taken.
  • Up to 162 HQ (2048 x 1536 pixels) pictures can be taken.
  • Up to 399 SQ1 (1280 x 960 pixels) pictures can be taken.
  • Up to 1330 SQ2 (640 x 480 pixels) pictures can be taken.
• Any mixture of these resolutions can be taken.

B] To set the resolution

• Note: The resolution options and steps to set the resolution vary depending on the current shooting mode.The following are directions for setting the resolution in the Auto shooting mode.
• Switch the mode dial to to select the Auto shooting mode.
• Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button on the back of the camera (see Figure I) and turn on the monitor by pressing the Quick View button .
• On the back of the camera, press the round menu button . This should pull up a menu on the color LCD display.
• In the Auto shooting mode, press the left arrow button once to go to the resolution menu.
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the resolution of your choice (SHQ, HQ, SQ1, or SQ2).
• Press the round OK button to select the resolution. More information about this can be found in the section on How many pictures can be stored in the camera.

You can change the resolution between pictures, but the pictures with higher resolution will take up more space on the storage media. In other words, the more pictures you take at a higher resolution, the fewer low resolution pictures you will be able to take. Usually, the number of remaining pictures for a higher resolution will not be affected by a lower resolution picture that was taken, though it still takes up space on the storage media.

• Turn on the camera (see How to Turn On the Camera above).
• Make sure the mode dial (see Figure I) is set to Auto.
• The number of remaining pictures that can be taken will flash briefly through the viewfinder.
  • When the number is zero, no pictures can be taken.You will need to download or delete pictures.
  • If the LCD displays the error message , you should follow instructions on Downloading Pictures froma Digital Camera to a PC or Downloading Pictures from a Digital Camera on a Mac if you are near a computer. Otherwise, you will need to follow the instructions on Reformatting the card (under IX. How to Erase a Picture) and all pictures currently on the camera will be lost.
• Look through the viewfinder on the back of the camera, and position the digital camera so the desired subject is within the viewfinder.
• If you prefer to use the color LCD monitor to compose the shot, press the Quick View button .
  • Move the camera until the desired picture is displayed in the color LCD monitor.
  • This method is more likely to result in shaky pictures, and also reduces battery life.
• To focus:
  • Hold the round silver shutter button on top of the camera halfway down and wait for the green dot to appear at the top left hand side of the screen.
• Once your picture is set and focused, completely press down on the shutter button.
  • The green dot will disappear and you will hear a click and a beep.
  • While the camera is recording, the LCD screen will be black and no other operations can be performed. Do not turn off the camera during recording.

B] To zoom in or out

• Use the black zoom lever around the silver shutter button that has the letters 'W' and 'T' on it.
  • To zoom in, push the lever towards T (tight).
  • To zoom out, push the lever towards W (wide).

C] To use the flash

• Make sure the camera is on and the LCD monitor is on.
  • To turn on the LCD monitor, press the Quick View button .
• Push the flash lever up and the flash will pop up. The flash lever is located on the back of the camera, next to the icon.
• To change between flash modes, repeatedly press the flash button located beneath the icon .
• The flash setting is displayed on the LCD monitor on the left hand side.
• If no flash icon appears, the flash is set to auto-flash mode and it will automatically fire as needed.
• The following lists all possible flash modes. Note: the available flash mode options vary depending on the current shooting mode.
  • A lightning bolt icon signifies the flash will fire regardless of lighting conditions.
  • A lightning bolt inside a circle signifies that the flash will not fire even if light is low.
  • An eye symbol signifies the red-eye reduction flash.
  • A lightning bolt with SLOW next to it signifies the slow synchronization flash.
• In the Auto shooting mode, only the auto-flash and red-eye reduction flash modes are available.
• Press the Quick View button again to turn off the monitor when done with setting flash.
• When you are done using the flash, push it back down to close it.

How to Turn Off the Camera

When you are finished taking pictures, you should turn off the camera to conserve battery power.

• To turn the camera off, press the red Power button on the back of the camera. The lens will retract into the camera. Cover the lens with the lens cap.
• You will not lose any pictures you have taken when you turn off the camera. The pictures will be retained in the xD card even if the power is off, the AC adapter is not plugged in, or the batteries are taken out.
• Once you have closed the lens, you can then close the flash by pushing it down.

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How to View a Captured Picture

• Switch the mode dial (see Figure I) to . Turn the camera on.
  • The most recent picture you have taken will be displayed in the color LCD monitor.
  • The picture number, the remaining battery power, and the resolution at which the picture was taken should also be displayed briefly.
• To scroll through the pictures you have captured:
  • Use the left and right arrow buttons to advance forward or backward a single picture.
  • The up and down arrow buttons can be used to jump to the 10th image ahead or back.
  • Make sure you wait until a picture is fully displayed before continuing.
• To protect your pictures from accidental deletion:
  • Select the picture you want to protect by scrolling through the pictures you have captured.
  • Press the button next to .
  • A green key icon should then be displayed on the top right corner of the LCD display panel where the picture is being viewed; this locks the image into the camera's memory so it cannot be deleted.
  • To unlock the picture, press the button next to again.
• To view multiple images in a grid at once:
  • Push the zoom lever towards W.
    • You can still use the left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the pictures.
  • To select only one picture from the several being displayed, scroll until you select the desired picture, then push the zoom lever towards T. This will display the currently selected picture at full size.
• To exit display mode and return to taking pictures:
  • Press the monitor button to turn off the display.
  • Your pictures will be saved in the camera's xD card until you erase them.
• The LCD display uses a great amount of battery power. You might want to have extra batteries on hand in case they need to be replaced, or plug in the camera while viewing captured pictures to save battery power.
  

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How to Erase a Picture

Do not attempt to erase while a picture is being written. Wait until the camera is done writing the picture, then erase.

• If you have locked a picture, that picture cannot be erased. A picture is locked if there is a green key symbol in the upper right corner.
  • To remove lock, view or select the picture on the color display and follow the steps outlined above under "To protect your pictures from accidental deletion."
    
• To erase one picture at a time:
  • Switch the mode dial to and press the Quick View button if the LCD monitor is not already on.
  • Scroll through the pictures and select the one you want to delete.
  • Press the button .
  • You will then be prompted for confirmation.
  • Press the up arrow button to select YES, then press the menu button .
    • This will permanently erase your picture. You will not be able to get it back later.
  • If you decide not to erase the image, or accidentally selected the wrong image, use the up and down buttons to select NO, then, press the menu button .
• To erase all pictures at once:
  • Switch the mode dial to and press the Quick View button if the LCD monitor is not on.
  • Press the menu button .
  • Press the right arrow button to select the mode menu.
  • Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the CARD tab, then press the right arrow button.
  • Press the right button again to enter the Card Setup menu.
  • Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the ALL ERASE option and press the OK button.
  • Press the up arrow button to select YES, then press the OK button.
    • This will permanently erase all your unlocked pictures. You will not be able to get them back later.
  • To cancel the action, select NO and press the OK button twice.
• Reformatting the card:
  • Note: This option should only be used when you cannot erase any pictures and the card is full. It will permanently erase pictures and movies, including any that are locked. You will not be able to get them back later. If you do not want to lose any pictures stored on the camera, and you are near a computer, follow the steps on How to Download a Picure on a PC or How to Download a Picture on a Mac. If you do not have access to a computer, you must choose between being able to take new pictures (but losing the ones on the card), or keeping the pictures stored on the card (but not being able to take additional pictures).
  • Press the powwer button on the camera if the camera is not already on.
  • Switch the mode dial to and press the Quick View button if the LCD display is not on.
  • Press the menu button .
  • Press the right arrow button to select the "Mode Menu."
  • Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the CARD tab, then press the right arrow button.
  • Press the right button again to enter the CARD SETUP menu.
  • Use the up and down arrow buttons to select YES in the FORMAT option screen and press the OK button.
  • Press the up arrow button to select YES, then press the OK button.
    • This will permanently erase all your unlocked pictures, including your locked files. You will not be able to get them back later.
    • A bar appears showing the progress of the reformatting. Do not press any buttons on the camera during this time.
  • To cancel the action, select NO and press the OK button twice.

How to Shoot a Short QuickTime Movie

• To set the camera to movie mode:
  • Switch the mode dial to . Turn the camera on.
• To shoot the movie:
  • Position the subject in the picture frame.
  • Fully press down the shutter button and release. The card access lamp located above the card cover on the right hand side of the camera blinks red while the movie is recording.
  • When you want to stop shooting, press the shutter release button once more.
    • The camera will stop movie shooting.
    • Shooting can continue when the red card access light above the card cover goes out.
  • You may repeat this multiple times.
• How much time do I have left to shoot the movie?
  • The remaining seconds count will appear on the lower right corner of the screen. It indicates how many seconds of shooting you have left.
    • If the count drops to 0, the camera will automatically stop shooting.
• To play a movie:
  • Turn on the LCD screen by pressing the Quick View button .
  • If you took multiple movies, the display will show a frame of the most recent movie by default.
  • Use the left and right arrow buttons to advance forward or backward to scroll through the movies you have taken.
  • Press the menu button once you have selected the movie you want to play.
  • Press the up arrow button to select MOVIE PLAY.
  • Use the up and down arrow to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press the OK button .
    • The movie starts playing. When the movie reaches the end, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie.
  • To exit after viewing the movie:
    • Press the menu button to enter the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu.
    • Use the up and down arrow to select EXIT, then press the OK button to return to the MOVIE PLAY menu.
    • Press the left arrow button to exit the MOVIE PLAY menu.
• To erase a movie:
  • Follow the instructions on how to erase a picture.

How to Download a Picture on a PC

How to Download a Picture on a Mac

• Rebecca Levine
• Knapp Media & Technology Center
• Date Created: January 8, 2001
• Last Modified: April 29, 2004