Olympus c-770 ultra zoom Introduction Manual

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b.
Setting the Date and Time
 (Shooting mode: 
h mode)
Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. The information will be recorded 
with each picture. 
1
Display the top menu.
2
Display the 
X screen.
3
Select the date format.
• The following steps show the procedure 
used when Y-M-D is selected.
4
Move to the year field.
5
Set the year.
6
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all date/time fields 
have been set.
• Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
7
Press 
e to set the date and time and exit the 
menu.
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Before you begin using your 
Olympus Digital camera…
a.
Charging the Battery (LI-10B)
The battery is not fully charged when 
purchased.Before use, be sure to 
charge the battery with the specified 
charger provided (LI-10C).
(Charging time: Approx. 120 min.)
Lithium ion 
battery 
(LI-10B)
Make sure that 
the 
+ and - 
terminals of the 
battery are 
correctly oriented.
Printed in Japan
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the camera 
set-up procedures that follow.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
Turn the camera on and check the monitor indications.
a.
Turning the Camera On
 (Shooting mode)
1
Press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
2
Set the mode dial to 
h and slide the 
power switch to K.
• The lens extends 
and the monitor 
turns on.
• To turn the camera off, slide the power 
switch to OFF. 
To maximize battery life, the monitor turns 
off and the camera enters sleep mode after 
approximately three minutes of non-use.To 
reactivate the camera, press the shutter 
button or zoom lever.
TIPS
The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: lens cap & string, warranty card, registration card (not provided 
in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
Digital camera
Strap
Lithium ion battery
(LI-10B)
Lithium ion battery charger 
(LI-10C)
USB cable
AV cable
Basic manual
Remote control device
CD-ROM/Installation guide
xD-Picture Card/Card manual
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Thank you for purchacing an Olympus digital camera.
c.
Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the 
illustrations.
Monitor Indications in Shooting Mode 
Monitor Indications in Playback Mode
(
h
 mode)   
Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
A/V OUT jack
Self-timer/Remote control lamp
USB connector
DC-IN jack
Zoom lever
Shutter button
Strap eyelet
Microphone
K
:
 Shooting Mode Functions
q
:
 Playback Mode Functions
Remote control receiver
Flash
Hot shoe
Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment dial
(Adjusts the viewfinder)
Monitor button
K: AE Lock/Custom button
q: Rotation button
Flash button
(Makes the flash pop up)
Monitor
Arrow pad
OK/Menu button
Power switch
Battery compartment/card cover
Tripod socket
Card access lamp
(Blinks while images are 
being written to or read 
from the card)
K: Self-timer/Remote control button
q: Erase button
K: Flash mode button
q: Protect button
QUICK VIEW button
Card slot
Battery compartment
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HQ
HQ
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Battery check
Green lamp
Flash stand-by
Flash mode
Memory gauge
Shooting mode
Self-timer/Remote
control
Record mode
Number of storable still pictures
AF target mark
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HQ
HQ
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ISO 100
ISO 100
WB AUtO
WB AUtO
Print reservation,
Number of prints
Resolution
Battery check
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
White balance
ISO
Date and time
File number, Frame 
number
Record mode
Protect
Sound record
Aperture value
Switch frame
TIPS
b.
Inserting the Battery and xD-Picture Card
c.
Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap
Thread the strap 
through the lens cap 
string as illustrated 
before attaching the 
strap to the camera.
1
Make sure the power 
switch is in the OFF 
position.
2
Open the battery 
compartment/card 
cover.
3
Insert the battery.
To remove the battery
Press the battery lock in the 
direction of the arrow.
4
Insert the card.
To remove the card
Push the card all the way in to 
eject it. 
5
Close the battery 
compartment/
card cover.
Orient the 
battery 
correctly.
Contact 
area
Notch
Face the 
card the 
correct 
way.
Push the 
card in as 
far as it 
goes.
Thread 
back 
through 
the ring.
Thread 
through the 
top of the 
stopper 
first.
Attach the strap to the other eyelet.
QuickStart Guide
C-770 Ultra Zoom
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
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NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
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It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step 
numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your 
new Digital camera.
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
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