Olympus E-20 E-20N Reference Manual (English) - Page 124

Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1 With the camera in the remote mode, you can release the shutter without touching the camera using the RM-1 remote control. The shutter will release 2 seconds after pressing the transmit button on the remote unit. 5 Eyepiece shutter lever 1 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. OFF 2 When the monitor is displayed, if ON 1 you press the monitor button , the display goes off. The remote control cannot be used with the monitor display on. 3 3 Press and hold down the drive button , and then turn the main dial or the sub dial until you see the remote control mark appear in the control panel. 4 Mount the camera on a tripod and compose the picture. If the subject is not yet composed in the center of the viewfinder, you can use focus lock. (© 65) If you are going to include yourself in the picture, focus on the area where you intend to appear in the picture. Remote control mark Working range of the remote unit Use the remote in front of the camera within the range of distances and angles shown below. The following elements could narrow the working range of the remote/self-timer sensor: direct sunlight or any other strong light source, fluorescent light, or any device emitting electrical or radio waves. W T Approx. 5m (16.6AfAtp.p)p(pirnordoxox.o.2r3)mm1(56(1.°60fftt..))((oinudtdoooor)r) W T Remote Approx. unit T W 3m (10ftA.A)(p(opopuuprttorddoxoox.oo.3rr2)m)m1(51(60°.f6t.f)t(.)indoor) Camera 122