20 Most Recent Olympus Camedia C-160 Digital Camera Questions & Answers

You may download a copy of the manual here.

Try using a card reader.

card not formatted or not compatible with cam.

my chager to my jazzcamer hdv178 dose not work where can oreder another one?

After looking at the online manual, I have come to the conclusion that the C-160 does not have an A/V out connection, therefore, displaying directly from camera to TV is impossible. If you need this function, I would recommend purchasing another camera. Otherwise your best bet is to upload your photos to your computer and use a slideshow program and burn to a disk or if it is for a business presentation, try using MS Powerpoint. If you do end out getting another camera, research for that specific function before purchasing.

It is not possible to use any Olympus camera as a webcam. The cameras are not designed with this kind of functionality. Buy a webcam from Logitech that is made exclusively for this purpose.

To learn about the new and free version of Olympus Master 2 software go to: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_softwareMaster.asp Click on 'Free Download' to register your email address to receive an email containing a link to download either the Windows or Mac version. This software replaces all previous versions of Camedia Master 4.x and Olympus Master 1.x and is XP and Vista compatible. The software also does not require any serial numbers when it is installed.

The problem is that the largest xD card that your camera can support is a 512mb card without the letter M, M+ or H in front of it. The 1gb card is not compatible.

You can use any type of NiMH rechargeables batteries for the camera with 2500 milliamp hours or better. You can purchase these batteries and a charger at any local Walmart.

The problem stems from deleting some of the images from the PC. You need to copy all the files onto the PC, and delete all of them from the card on the camera. Then reformat the card on the camera. Then take 1 picture on the camera.

After you have just 1 new photo on the card, try copying the older files back onto the card in the same directory as the 1 new photo. This may work.

If it doesn't work, the problem may be with missing hidden thumbnail files. In that case you may not be able to get the photos to display on the camera again.

Dear emjay187,
i have the same camera and experiencing the same problem, it doesn't matter what batteries i put in (fully charged rechargables or dry cell AA) the low battery icon flashes then the screen flickers and goes off. i suspect it to be another onboard battery so i have found a small button 3v battery soldered to the main board. i have desoldered it and am now sourcing one so when i find it and try it i will contact you to confirm my results.

regards
Michael.

give it a gentle push until you hear a clicking sound...

have it serviced if it does not work...

good luck

Check your user manual to see exactly what type of batteries you can use. Not all AA batteries will work in all digital cameras. Some require a specific brand of batteries or specific number, even though, they may be physically the same size. Hope this helps :)

Stupid suggestion, but check to make sure the batteries are correctly inserted.  I would also suggest you use a pencil eraser to scour the ends of the batteries in make usre no oxides are preventing contact.
Also, I have gotten new (Chinese) alkalines that had failed internal contacts so no voltage was present at the terminals unless firm pressure was applied. I guess that is less serious than lead in toys but . . .