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PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - DIGITAL CAMERA C-725 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - DIGITAL CAMERA C-725 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
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DIGITAL CAMERA C-725 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL ● Thank you start to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Before you for future reference. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to use your camera before taking important photographs. ● The images and illustrations in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual may differ from their real versions.
DIGITAL CAMERA C-725 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL ● Thank you start to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Before you for future reference. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to use your camera before taking important photographs. ● The images and illustrations in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual may differ from their real versions.
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For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number : C-725 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. For customers in Europe "CE" mark indicates that may not cause harmful interference. (2) This... : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with the European requirements for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 2 Operation is a trademark of Apple...
For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number : C-725 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. For customers in Europe "CE" mark indicates that may not cause harmful interference. (2) This... : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with the European requirements for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 2 Operation is a trademark of Apple...
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... 25 Inserting a card 25 Removing the card 26 Power on/off 27 Card check 28 Date/time setting 29 Adjusting the diopter 31 Holding the camera 32 Chapter 2 Quick-start guide 33 Taking still pictures 33 Recording movies 34 Viewing still pictures 35 Playing back movies 36 Erasing pictures 37 4 Shooting...
... 25 Inserting a card 25 Removing the card 26 Power on/off 27 Card check 28 Date/time setting 29 Adjusting the diopter 31 Holding the camera 32 Chapter 2 Quick-start guide 33 Taking still pictures 33 Recording movies 34 Viewing still pictures 35 Playing back movies 36 Erasing pictures 37 4 Shooting...
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Saving the camera's settings 105 Custom button 106 Setting the custom button 106 Using the custom button 107 Shortcut 108 Setting the shortcut menu 109 Using the shortcut menu 110 MY MODE SETUP 111 Information display 114 Monitor brightness adjustment 115 Turning off the beep sound 115 Rec View 116 Sleep timer 117 Battery save mode 117 File name 118 Pixel Mapping 120 Print setting (DPOF) 121 How to print pictures 121 Applying print reserve to a card 123 Chapter 9 8 Chapter 8 Contents Useful functions 105 All reset -
Saving the camera's settings 105 Custom button 106 Setting the custom button 106 Using the custom button 107 Shortcut 108 Setting the shortcut menu 109 Using the shortcut menu 110 MY MODE SETUP 111 Information display 114 Monitor brightness adjustment 115 Turning off the beep sound 115 Rec View 116 Sleep timer 117 Battery save mode 117 File name 118 Pixel Mapping 120 Print setting (DPOF) 121 How to print pictures 121 Applying print reserve to a card 123 Chapter 9 8 Chapter 8 Contents Useful functions 105 All reset -
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Chapter 10 Contents Miscellaneous 125 Troubleshooting 125 User maintenance 132 After use 132 Cleaning the camera 132 Storage 132 Error codes 133 Menu maps 135 Menu functions & factory default settings 138 Modes & Shooting functions 139 Specifications 141 Glossary of terms 143 Index 146 9
Chapter 10 Contents Miscellaneous 125 Troubleshooting 125 User maintenance 132 After use 132 Cleaning the camera 132 Storage 132 Error codes 133 Menu maps 135 Menu functions & factory default settings 138 Modes & Shooting functions 139 Specifications 141 Glossary of terms 143 Index 146 9
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Names of parts Camera Flash switch ( ) (P. 63) Zoom lever (W/T, / ) (P. 59, 94, 96) Shutter button (P. 51) Mode dial ( , , P/A/S/M, , , , , ) (P. 45-47) Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 66, 69) Print button ( ) (P. 123) DRIVE button (P. 72) Erase button ( ) (P. 37, ...
Names of parts Camera Flash switch ( ) (P. 63) Zoom lever (W/T, / ) (P. 59, 94, 96) Shutter button (P. 51) Mode dial ( , , P/A/S/M, , , , , ) (P. 45-47) Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 66, 69) Print button ( ) (P. 123) DRIVE button (P. 72) Erase button ( ) (P. 37, ...
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Names of parts Self-timer lamp (P. 71) Flash (P. 63) Camera (Cont.) Card cover (P. 25) Lens DC-IN jack (P. 23) USB connector VIDEO OUT jack (P. 104) Strap eyelet (P. 19) Connector cover (P. 23) Battery compartment lock (P. 21) Tripod socket Battery compartment cover (P. 21) 11
Names of parts Self-timer lamp (P. 71) Flash (P. 63) Camera (Cont.) Card cover (P. 25) Lens DC-IN jack (P. 23) USB connector VIDEO OUT jack (P. 104) Strap eyelet (P. 19) Connector cover (P. 23) Battery compartment lock (P. 21) Tripod socket Battery compartment cover (P. 21) 11
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Names of parts Viewfinder/Monitor indications - Blinks. , ,, , , , Ref. Drive mode @ White balance # ISO $ Green lamp % Flash stand-by Camera movement warning Flash charge ^ Flash mode & Spot metering/ Macro mode Indications TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 AEL , , , BKT , ,, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 O Lights. Shooting information (Cont.) 12 3 8 4 9 $ % 5^ & 6 7 0 ! @ ISO 100 # Items 7 Record mode 8 Memory gauge 9 Battery check 0 AE lock ! Blinks. page P. 79 P. 16 P. 16 P. 67 P. 72 P. 86 P. 83 P. 33 P. 64 P. 61 P. 66, 69 13
Names of parts Viewfinder/Monitor indications - Blinks. , ,, , , , Ref. Drive mode @ White balance # ISO $ Green lamp % Flash stand-by Camera movement warning Flash charge ^ Flash mode & Spot metering/ Macro mode Indications TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 AEL , , , BKT , ,, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 O Lights. Shooting information (Cont.) 12 3 8 4 9 $ % 5^ & 6 7 0 ! @ ISO 100 # Items 7 Record mode 8 Memory gauge 9 Battery check 0 AE lock ! Blinks. page P. 79 P. 16 P. 16 P. 67 P. 72 P. 86 P. 83 P. 33 P. 64 P. 61 P. 66, 69 13
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...lamp and selftimer lamp blink. Names of parts Viewfinder/Monitor indications - The memory gauge indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is not possible until the light goes out before you continue shooting Shoot. Replace with a new battery. When the ...gauge is lit, the camera is fully lit. Before shooting (Gauge is displayed. Before shooting (Gauge is off ) One picture taken (Lit) Wait. Battery check ...
...lamp and selftimer lamp blink. Names of parts Viewfinder/Monitor indications - The memory gauge indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is not possible until the light goes out before you continue shooting Shoot. Replace with a new battery. When the ...gauge is lit, the camera is fully lit. Before shooting (Gauge is displayed. Before shooting (Gauge is off ) One picture taken (Lit) Wait. Battery check ...
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... a button is unsuitable for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Press . Shutter priority shooting Mode dial setting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S. T Press Ñ to set is shown in order when operating the...
... a button is unsuitable for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Press . Shutter priority shooting Mode dial setting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S. T Press Ñ to set is shown in order when operating the...
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It can only enter from the Monitor monitor side. Pull on the strap in the lens cap. Pull the string loop through the camera's strap eyelet. Put the other end of the strap (which you will have around your neck) through the strap loop that has already gone through ... (attached to the lens cap in step 1). 4 Thread the rest of the string through the string loop. 2 Thread the strap through the hole in the camera's strap eyelet to the lens cap...
It can only enter from the Monitor monitor side. Pull on the strap in the lens cap. Pull the string loop through the camera's strap eyelet. Put the other end of the strap (which you will have around your neck) through the strap loop that has already gone through ... (attached to the lens cap in step 1). 4 Thread the rest of the string through the string loop. 2 Thread the strap through the hole in the camera's strap eyelet to the lens cap...
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... adjust the strap length. Stopper Ring 6 When you have a length that the camera does not fall off the strap, Olympus is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . Stopper Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily catch on the Ring strap to remove it...
... adjust the strap length. Stopper Ring 6 When you have a length that the camera does not fall off the strap, Olympus is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . Stopper Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily catch on the Ring strap to remove it...
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Chapter 1 Loading the batteries This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important: ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs ... re-charged. ● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. ● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. 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...
Chapter 1 Loading the batteries This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important: ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs ... re-charged. ● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. ● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. 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...
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... you can use the specified AC adapter. Be sure to use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. Consult your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. An AC adapter is being used. AC wall outlet Power plug AC adapter DC-IN jack (Black) 23... whenever possible to save power. Ⅵ AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to operate on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use an AC adapter designed to power your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads...
... you can use the specified AC adapter. Be sure to use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. Consult your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. An AC adapter is being used. AC wall outlet Power plug AC adapter DC-IN jack (Black) 23... whenever possible to save power. Ⅵ AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to operate on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use an AC adapter designed to power your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads...
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..." included in the package and the AC adapter's instructions before use the optional AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. This could damage the camera's settings or functions. 24 The AC adapter does not charge batteries that you use . ● When using an AC adapter, power is supplied ... not remove or load batteries and/or do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on . •Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. •Repeated power zoom adjustments. •When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time...
..." included in the package and the AC adapter's instructions before use the optional AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. This could damage the camera's settings or functions. 24 The AC adapter does not charge batteries that you use . ● When using an AC adapter, power is supplied ... not remove or load batteries and/or do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on . •Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. •Repeated power zoom adjustments. •When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time...
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.... ● The lens is not extended. 2 Open the card cover. 25 Compatible cards 2 • xD-Picture Card (16 - 512 MB) Note ● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on a PC. 1 Index area You can write down the card's contents. 2 Contact area Comes into contact with...
.... ● The lens is not extended. 2 Open the card cover. 25 Compatible cards 2 • xD-Picture Card (16 - 512 MB) Note ● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on a PC. 1 Index area You can write down the card's contents. 2 Contact area Comes into contact with...
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... restored. 26 Note ● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use or the camera is ejected a short way and then stops. Index area side Removing the card 1 Push the card all data on the card. ●...
... restored. 26 Note ● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use or the camera is ejected a short way and then stops. Index area side Removing the card 1 Push the card all data on the card. ●...
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... out when the mode dial is not set BATTERY SAVE to the factory default setting, "Y/M/D" appears on the monitor (P. 29). The camera activates again as soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. Sleep time interval can be set in the P/A/S/M and modes (P. 117). ● To minimize power ...consumption when using the camera, set to . ● The monitor turns on. ● To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. ●...
... out when the mode dial is not set BATTERY SAVE to the factory default setting, "Y/M/D" appears on the monitor (P. 29). The camera activates again as soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. Sleep time interval can be set in the P/A/S/M and modes (P. 117). ● To minimize power ...consumption when using the camera, set to . ● The monitor turns on. ● To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. ●...
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... select YES, then press to start formatting. ● When formatting is complete, the camera is ready for shooting. ● Formatting erases all data saved on , the camera checks the card automatically. Indications TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is a problem with the card. If a card is already inserted...
... select YES, then press to start formatting. ● When formatting is complete, the camera is ready for shooting. ● Formatting erases all data saved on , the camera checks the card automatically. Indications TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is a problem with the card. If a card is already inserted...