13. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 15. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 16. Damage Requiring Service - If using the optional AC adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. c) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 17. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 18. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 19. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Only the included RS-232C serial cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible party: Address: C-2500L OLYMPUS Olympus America lnc. 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone number: 516-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

FOR SAFE USE

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference.
Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.
Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury.

WARNING

The lithium battery must only be replaced with a lithium battery model number CR2025 [3V]. Use of another lithium battery may present the risk of fire or explosion. Keep the batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws. The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212F (100C) or dispose of in a fire. Before use, wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good contact. Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery, and never short circuit the (+) and (-) sides of the battery. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. CompactFlash or CF is a trademark of San Disk Inc. All other brand names and product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
1. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA'S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT'S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO NOT TAKE PICTURES FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN ONE METER (ABOUT THREE FEET). 2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. 3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS. 4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN. THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK. THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING. THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS. lF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES. THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE CAMERA. 5. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES. DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR EXPOSE TO HEAT. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE. DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD BATTERIES TOGETHER. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS' BATTERIES. DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE OR LITHIUM BATTERIES. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHARGE THESE TYPES OF BATTERIES. KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTlON TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. 7. DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED. 8. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS To the User
About Focusing...62 Close-Up Photography..62 Nighttime Photography..63 How to Use 2nd Curtain Synchronization Effect.64 Taking Natural Color Pictures Under Fluorescent Light.64
Check Your Accessories..2 Names and Functions of Parts..4 Attaching the Strap...6 Charge Batteries with Charger..7 Loading Batteries (Main Batteries)...7 Using the AC Adapter (Option)..8
Processing Images on Personal Computer.66 How to Connect to Personal Computer..66 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer..68 Viewing Images Stored on the Card on Your Computer.69 Processing Images via Software on Your Computer.70
Loading SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory Cards.10 Turning the Power ON...11 Taking Pictures...13 Camedia C-2500L Shooting Modes..14 Mode Selection...15 Selecting SmartMedia/ CompactFlash Memory Card..15 Taking Pictures in the P Mode...16 Using the Zoom Lever...19 Using the Zoom Effectively...19 Flash Photography...20 Using the Self-Timer/Remote Control..23 Viewing Images...25 Viewing Images as an Index..26 Image Magnification (Digital Zoom)..26 Write-Protecting Images..27 Erasing Images...28 Turning the Power Off...28

Setting Camera's System

Setting Date/Time...74 Setting Info Display on LCD Monitor: ON/OFF.74 Setting Meter/Feet Display...75 Setting Image Display...75 Setting Time Interval before Stand-by (In the Shooting Modes)....76 Setting Monitor Brightness...76 Formatting SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory Cards.77 Set Beeps....77 About the File Name...78
Glossary...82 Questions and Answers...84 Error Code...85 Trouble Shooting..86 Specifications...88
Macro Mode...30 Super Macro...30 Infinity Mode...31 Manual Focusing...31 Setting Metering Mode..32 Exposure Compensation..33 Setting Aperture..33 Setting Shutter Speed...34 Manual Exposure...35 Types of Menus...36 Using The Jog Dial...37 Setting Menus...38 Setting Resolution...39 Setting ISO Rating...41 Setting Sharpness...41 Sequence Mode..42 Taking Pictures Using Exclusive Extension Flash (Model No. FL-40)...43 Setting Flash Control..47 Quick Focus...47 Setting White Balance...49 Flash Synchronization Effect..51 Reset Settings of Shooting Modes..53 Viewing Photo Information..53 Slide Shows...54 Copying Images...55 Clearing All the Frames...56 Displaying Images on TV..56 Print Setup...57 Preprint Setup...58 Preprinting of All Images..58

To the User

How to Read This Instruction Manual
In this instruction manual, features available in the various modes are explained as follows.

[P] [A] [M]

The letters stand for [P] Program mode, [A] Aperture Priority mode and [M] Manual mode. If a specific feature is available for one of these modes, its icon is solid [P]. If it cannot be used in that mode, the icon appears as a ghost [P]. Procedures enclosed in boxes. When additional user-setup is possible for a given mode, the setting procedure is enclosed in a box.

Other Symbols

These instructions make use of the following symbols.
These items contain precautions you should know about and observe.
These items contain supplemental information to help you use your camera better.

Features

High resolution images can be obtained thanks to a 2.5 million pixel (total) CCD. Removable memory allows the user the freedom to use and replace either 3V/ 3.3V SmartMedia memory or CompactFlash memory cards when the cards are full. Users can enjoy taking creative pictures in the manual mode where you command focus, aperture, sensitivity, exposure compensation, white balance, etc. Shooting in the SHQ mode allows you to obtain high quality images with the TruePic process system. A hot-shoe flash can be connected to the camera, making it possible to take high-quality flash pictures. It is possible to automatically print images for which the preprint has been set, with the P-330 printer or at a photo lab which supports DPOF. The camera has a video output connector which makes it possible to display images on a TV. (NTSC system). This function may not be available in all regions.
Notes about printing with a printer which supports DPOF
C-2500L cannot edit the DPOF preprint setup that was set with other equipment. Edit the setup with the equipment which originally was used for the set up. File data that has DPOF preprint setup from other equipment will be overwritten and erased by the data of the C2500L. Copying images between cards will not copy the information about DPOF preprint setup. Set data on the destination card again.

E Preparations

Check Your Accessories
Check whether all the following accessories are included. If something is missing or broken, contact the place of purchase.

Camera

Lens cap

Lithium battery (CR2025)

Strap (with Lens cap holder)
Remote control and its instructions

Video cable

RS-232C PC serial cable
Instructions (This manual)
Conversion connector for Macintosh
Warranty card/Registration card

Software CD

Battery charger
Power cable for the battery charger
AA Ni-MH batteries (four)
Instructions for the battery charger

SmartMedia(SSFDC-32MB)

Index labels (2 pieces)

Static-free case

Write-protect adhesive seals(4 pieces)
Instructions for SmartMedia
No CompactFlash is included. Purchase commercially, if necessary.
Names and Functions of Parts

Camera Body

Spot metering button (P. 32)/ Write-Protect button (P. 27) Flash mode button (P. 21)/ Information button (P. 53) Focus / Frame erase button (P. 30) Control panel (P. 5) Flash (P. 20) Hot shoe (P. 43) Shutter release button (P. 14) Zoom lever (P. 19)

Viewfinder (P. 16)

+/- button (P. 37) / Scroll button (P. 26)
LCD monitor (P. 76) Menu button (P. 38) SmartMedia / CompactFlash memory card button (P. 15) Mode dial (P. 15) ON/OFF button (P. 11) Jog Dial (P. 37)

Strap eyelet (P. 6)

Card access lamp (P. 11)
Card compartment cover (P. 10)
Battery compartment cover open/close lever (P. 7)
OK button (P. 38) Lithium battery compartment holder (P. 8) Battery compartment cover (P. 7) Tripod socket Flash pop-up button (P. 20) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 13)
Strap eyelet (P. 6) Connector cover
Communications connector (P. 67)
Video-OUT connector (P. 56) DC-IN connector (P. 8)

Photoreceptor (P. 25)

Lens AF illuminator (P. 18)/ Self-timer signal (P. 24)

Control Panel

Resolution mode (P. 39) Shutter speed (P. 34)/ Distance (P. 31) Battery check (P. 11) Card error (P. 83) CompactFlash memory card (P. 15) SmartMedia memory card (P. 15) Number of storable pictures (P. 11)/ Error code (P. 83)
Memory scale (P. 16) Program mode (P. 16) Aperture (P. 33) Exposure compensation (P. 33) ISO speed (P. 41)

Super macro mode (P. 30)

Manual/reference white balance (P. 50) Remote control/Self-timer (P. 23) Sequential shooting (P. 42) Spot metering (P. 32) Flash mode (ON/OFF) (P. 22) Flash control (P. 47)
Macro mode (P. 30) Manual focus (P. 31) Infinity (P. 31) Meter/Feet (P. 75) Flash mode (Red-eye reducing mode) (P. 22)

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark Orange lamp Green lamp

LCD Monitor

Battery check (P. 11) Protect (P. 27)/ Preprint ( ) (P. 58) Resolution (P. 39)
Selected card (SM/CF) (P. 15)

Date and time (P. 74)

Frame number

Attaching the Strap

How to Attach the Strap
Attach the strap to the camera.
1 Take the loop and frame off the strap.
2 Thread the strap through the lens cap holder.
3 Reattach the loop and frame to the strap.
4 Feed the strap through the eyelet on the camera, and thread the
end of the strap back through the frame and under the loop.
Rig up the strap as shown in the illustration. Olympus will not assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage if the camera is dropped because the strap was improperly rigged and came loose.
How to Use the Lens Cap Holder
The lens cap fits inside the lens cap holder as shown in the illustration.
When using the self-timer or remote control, the viewfinder can be covered with the lens cap holder to block incoming light from behind the camera. In such case, attach the lens cap as shown in the illustration.
Charge Batteries with Charger
Charge the bundled Ni-MH batteries with the included charger.

Fill-In Flash

In the fill-in flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. It is useful - for example - to illuminate a person's face in the shadow of a tree or for taking pictures with backlighting or under artificial lighting from fluorescent lamps, etc.
] button. appears on the control panel. ] button a number of times until it
If it does not appear, press the [ appears.
3 Press the shutter release button down halfway.
The orange lamp inside the viewfinder will light up.

Fill-In Flash mode

Take pictures within the flash illumination range (P. 20). It is difficult to achieve correct flash lighting effect when pictures are taken under bright light. In such a case, use the spot metering mode (P. 32).
The flash can be turned OFF to photograph sunsets or night scenes, or for taking pictures in museums where flash photography is prohibited.
1 If the flash is out, close the flash.

2 Control panel

2 Check that
appears on the control panel and press the shutter release button down all the way. The picture will be taken without firing the flash.
Shutter speed is prolonged to the maximum 1/2 of a second according to the brightness of the subject. Therefore, it is recommended to use a tripod to keep the camera from shaking. Moving objects will come out blurred. When the external flash is mounted, be sure to turn it off to override flash emission. If you need to fire flash such as when the subject is in the dark or backlit, press the shutter release button halfway. The orange lamp will start blinking (P. 20).

Flash OFF mode

Using the Self-Timer/Remote Control
Using the self-timer or the remote control, pictures can be taken without having to press the shutter release button. This is a handy feature when taking group photos.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M". 2 Press the [
] button. The first menu appears on the LCD monitor. See page 38 about how to operate the menus.

3 Align the cursor with

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 appears on the control panel.
6 Steady the camera, and determine the composition. Control panel
7 Press the shutter release button down halfway to lock the focus.
The green lamp inside the viewfinder will light up to indicate the camera is ready to take the picture.
8 Cover the viewfinder with the lens cap holder to block incoming
light from the viewfinder.
9 Press the shutter release button down all the way.
The self-timer signal lights up. 10 seconds later, the self-timer signal will start blinking and 2 seconds after that, the shutter will click.

3 Once the exposure compensation is decided, press the shutter
release button down halfway. The green lamp inside the viewfinder will light up to indicate the camera is ready to take the picture.
4 Press the shutter release button down all the way. MEMO
The flash light is not compensated automatically. See P. 47 about how to change the amount of the flash light.
If exposure is compensated in the positive direction when the flash is used, the shutter speed will be reduced in order to expose the background more clearly. In this case, hold the camera firmly to avoid picture blur. The selected exposure compensation value is stored in memory although the power is switched off. Check the value when turning on the camera again.

Setting Aperture

A MODE M MODE By setting the aperture manually, you can take sharp pictures from foreground to background or with the foreground and background deliberately out-of-focus.
"A" / "M"
1 Set the mode dial to "A" or "M". 2 Use the left point of the jog dial to set the aperture at
the right point to set the aperture at. and
3 Press the shutter release button down halfway to lock the focus.
The green lamp inside the viewfinder will light up to indicate the camera is ready to take the picture. The exposure level will be displayed on the control panel when you are in the M mode. If exposure is off by more than 2 EV, a triangle blinks on the panel. If metering is impossible, the entire exposure indications blinks.
Aperture has varying values in the TELE and the WIDE modes. WIDE TELE F2.8 F3.9 F5.6 F7.8

Triangle

If the aperture is set at , smear may occur in the picture frame in areas where there is a bright object (e.g., reflected sunlight). This phenomenon is a normal characteristic of the CCD. Should this happen, set the aperture to.

A Portraits

A Portraits Try recalling a portrait you have seen. Many times, a portrait of a singer or movie star shows the subject in focus with a plain or out-offocus background. You can take portrait-like shots by making the background hazy so that the subject stands out. This is done easily in the A mode by simply setting a narrow aperture.
To make the background blurry, the aperture must be F 2.8. The wider the aperture, the narrower the range of focus is, hence the background falls out-of-focus.

B Group Photographs

B Group Photographs Try recalling a group photograph such as a class photo taken on a school trip. Everyone stands in a row and a wide area including the background is brought into focus. You, too, can take group photographs that focus not only on the subject but the background as well. This is done easily in the A mode by simply setting a wide aperture.

1 Check that the built-in flash is retracted.
2 Turn ON power to the extension flash.
The extension flash automatically enters the fill-in flash mode.
3 Select "TTL-AUTO" or "MANUAL" on the control panel of the
extension flash. For more information on the mode selection, see the documentation supplied with the respective product.
Using Both Extension Flash and Built-In Flash Simultaneously in M mode
2 Turn ON power to the flash.
Connecting a non-exclusive Extension Flash
Non-exclusive Extension Flash That Can Be Used with This Camera Use the flash (sold separately) designed specifically for the Camedia C-2500L if possible. If you want to use non-exclusive extension flashes on the market, extension flashes must satisfy the following conditions in order to be used with the Camedia C-2500L. When the extension flash is used, the flash intensity must be controlled from the extension flash side. If used in the auto flash mode, the extension flash must use an F stop of F2.8 (applicable with normal shooting mode) or F5.6 (applicable with macro mode) as its auto flash mode. Depending on photographic conditions, a suitable exposure may not be obtained even when using an extension flash at F2.8 or F5.6. In such case, change the flash's F stop or ISO rating, or set the guide number figured out from the focal distance in the manual mode. In any case, F-stop in the auto flash mode and ISO rating generally are adjusted in 1 EV increments, and exposure cannot be compensated any less than this. When using an extension flash, the camera's exposure compensation feature cannot be used. The angle of illumination must cover the range of a lens with 35-mm focal length (when converted into 35-mm film). However, with wide close-ups, it is recommended to use a flash with a wide adapter for distributing light because the lower part of the image does not come out sometimes. A full flash must last no more than 1/200 of a second. With ring flashes of long flash duration, part of the light might not be included in the exposure. Connecting a non-exclusive extention flash with communicating function which does not meet the contditions above may damage the camera or flash.
When a commercially available extension flash is used in the P or A mode with low ambient light, the shutter speed is reduced and picture blur may occur. When using a flash under low light conditions, we recommend using the M mode and setting the shutter speed between 1/40 and 1/100.

Setting Flash Control

Flash control is set as follows.

] button.

with the top / bottom point of the but-
4 Set exposure compensation with the right / left point of the jog
dial. Pressing the left point of the jog dial moves the cursor to the direction of (-) compensation by 1/3 EV steps. Pressing the right point of the jog dial moves the cursor to the direction of (+) compensation by 1/3 EV steps. Exposure compensation is in the range of 2EV.

How to Select Zoom

To photograph plants in their natural environment without including too much background, it is a good idea to use the "TELE" mode. The difference in sizes amongst the various objects will seem similar as to when the eye perceives it. Also, the natural setting can be reproduced because what little background is included will be out-of-focus.
When the Subject Is Not in the Centre of the Frame
It is hard to focus on a subject if it is not in the center of the frame, but you can bring the subject to the autofocus mark just enough to lock focus on it, and then, without lifting your finger off of the shutter release button, compose the frame as you like and take the picture.
1 While looking into the viewfinder, center the subject. 2 Press the shutter release button down halfway to lock focus.
The green lamp inside the viewfinder lights up.
3 Compose the image as desired and press the shutter release button

down all the way.

When the Subject Is Too Close or Very Small
If the subject is very thin or small, for example, when taking a close-up of plants, it will be hard to focus on it. If that is the case, focus on an object at the same distance from the camera as your subject.
1 Set a substitute subject which the camera can lock on in front of the

subject.

2 While looking into the viewfinder, press the shutter release button
down halfway to lock focus. The green lamp inside the viewfinder lights up.
3 Hold the shutter release button down halfway, and remove the substitute subject. Then, recompose the picture, and press the shutter release button down all the way.

Nighttime Photography

Auto Exposure
At normal exposure, nocturnal scenes come out too dark and unclear. This happens because camera exposure is set automatically and exposure takes place at standard brightness, even when the picture is taken at night. Nonetheless, you can take nighttime pictures at a more suitable exposure. Using the M mode, select a slower shutter speed. The higher the ISO rating, the faster the shutter speed usable to take pictures. However, these pictures will be grainy. Take several test shots and then select the best ISO rating. If it is difficult for autofocus to lock on the subject, focus on it manually (P. 31). Metering should be applied to a wide range, so center metering is the best choice. Also, with nighttime photography, shutter speed is set slower than usual, so even the slightest movement can easily affect focus. It is recommended to use a tripod. Again, a good idea with nighttime photography is to take several shots until finding a suitable aperture and shutter speed.

Features supported are slightly different from those of the respective software. For operation, refer to the software's online manual.
A A Transferring Directly via PC Card Adapter for
PC Card Adapter The image data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer* equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. *For more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre.
B Transferring Directly via PC Card Adapter for

CompactFlash

CompactFlash Adapter The image data in the CompactFlash can be directly transferred to a personal computer* equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional CompactFlash Adapter. *For more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre.
C Transferring Directly from SmartMedia via

FlashPath

FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a compatible personal computer* equipped with a 3.5"FDD, using the optional FlashPath FIoppydisk Adapter. *For more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre.
Viewing Images Stored on the Card on Your Computer
You can view images stored on SmartMedia/CompactFlash memory card via the CAMEDIA Master 1.11.
1 Start the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 installed on the computer. 2 Click on "My Camera" icon.
A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed.
Place the cursor on the desired image and double-click on it.
This will magnify and display the selected image.
To switch the SmartMedia and the CompactFlash, operate with the camera. Operating with a computer is not possible.
Read Images Stored on the Card to Your Computer
The CAMEDIA Master 1.11 reads images stored on the card to your computer.
1 Start the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 installed on the computer. 2 Select [Download All Image] from [camera] of the menu bar.
The computer will start reading images from the card inserted to the camera.
You can view via such application software as graphics software like Paint Shop Pro/Photo Shop which support JPEG, or Internet Browsers like Netscape Communicator/Microsoft Internet Explorer as well as the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 that comes with the camera.

] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. using the top / bottom point of the jog
4 Set the order in which the year, month and day are to be recorded.
Align the cursor with using the right point of the jog dial, and then switch the order with the top/bottom point of the jog dial.Then decide on the order by pressing the [OK] button. You can select from three patterns: Month-Day-Year, Year-Month-Day and Day-Month-Year.

5 Set the date and time.

Use the right point of the jog dial to position the cursor at date. Use the top/bottom point of the jog dial to increment or decrement values. Then press the [OK] button to decide on each item. Increases the value. Decreases the value.
To cancel the setting, press the [ ting.
] button in the middle of the set-
If the order of the year, month and day display is changed, the order of the year, month and day in the preprint setup will also be changed. The date and the time recorded on the image are, by processing the image, changed to the date and the time when it is processed on the computer. To check the date and the time when the C-2500L recorded the image, use CAMEDIA Master. The software can tell you the original date and time.
Setting Info Display on LCD Monitor : ON/OFF
The information display ( exposure, the shutter speed, and so on ) status can be changed between on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as follows.
4 Select [REC INFO] with the right point of the jog dial. 5 Select "ON" or "OFF" with the top / bottom point of the jog dial. 6 Press the [OK] button.
Whether the information is displayed or not is entered.
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the LCD monitor displays previous shooting information.
Setting Meter/Feet Display
You can change the units of distance that are displayed when taking pictures that are focused manually. The distance can be displayed in meters (m) or feet (ft).
4 Select [m/ft] with the right point of the jog dial. 5 Select from "m" and "ft" with the top / bottom point of the jog

When the file number 9999 is reached, the camera automatically creates a new folder and the next image will be stored in that folder with the file number 0001. At this time, the number of the newly created folder will be one digit higher than that of the highest-numbered folder on the card.
When the folder number 999 is reached, the camera automatically enters the NAME RESET mode. For details, see Notes for Using the AUTO FILE and AUTO FOLDER Functions in this booklet. If the folder name with the highest folder number is other than ***OLYMP, the camera automatically creates an ***OLYMP folder.
AUTO FOLDER When changing the card or switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash, the folder No. will be serial numbers from the former card, and the file No. will return to 0001. For example, if you remove the card that folder No. 101 and file No. 0005 are recorded on and insert another card, the folder No. will be 102, and the file No. of the next image will return to 0001. You can line up the folders in order of shooting, when you copy images by the folder to the computer. The file No. of every folder starts from 0001, so you can manage the data as you manage photo films. The AUTO FOLDER function is provided to define more than one folder for categorizing pictures. New folders are created in the following cases: 1. When the camera is in one of the shooting modes (the mode dial is set to P, A or M), a picture is taken after switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards by pressing the [SM/CF] button. Even if either one of the cards is not loaded, the camera assumes that switching is complete when the button is pressed. 2. When the camera is in one of the shooting modes (the mode dial is set to P, A or M), a picture is taken after changing the card (by opening and closing the card cover since it makes the camera assume that the card has been changed although no change has occurred). 3. The first picture is taken after the camera is turned on (or after returning from the standby mode). The camera holds in memory the folder number that was selected right before the above procedure 1, 2 or 3 is performed and attempts to assign a sequence number. Then the camera searches through the switched or changed card (or the card onto which an image will be stored for the first time after the power is switched on) for the highest-numbered folder. Now the camera compares the highest folder number that has been found on the new card with that on the card used immediately before and creates a new folder with a number that is one digit higher than the larger one between those two folder numbers. (If they have the same number, the camera creates a new folder with a number that is one digit higher than that number.) Unless the above procedure 1, 2 or 3 is performed after the new folder has been created, new files will be stored in this folder with sequential numbers from 0001. When the file number 9999 is reached, the camera automatically creates a new folder and the next image will be stored in that folder with a file number 0001. At this time, the number of the newly created folder will be one digit larger than that of the highest-numbered folder on the card.

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C-2500L FAQS Question Can I use an IBM Microdrive with the Olympus C-2500L? Answer No, the IBM Microdrive is not compatible with the Olympus C-2500L.
Question Is the Compact Flash slot of the C-2500L Type 1 or Type 2? Answer The C-2500L is compatible with Type 1 Compact Flash. It is not compatible with Type 2 Compact Flash. Question What is the maximum memory card that the C-2500L will accept in both SmartMedia and Compact Flash? Answer The C2500L will accept up to 64 MB in the 3.3 volt SmartMedia. The C-2500L is compatible with Type 1 Compact Flash which meets the CFA standard. Since in Compact Flash, the controller is in the card, the maximum memory varies according to the card.

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