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    CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations. Table of Contents P. 24 z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions
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    gP. 50 Strap eyelet gP. 11 Shutter button gP. 17, 35, 58 Self-timer/ Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 60 Sub dial (k) gP. 20 Preview button gP. 45 Lens attachment mark gP. 13 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering
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    Basic guide Diopter adjustment dial gP. 15 G (Metering) button gP. 46
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    their settings are restored to the factory default settings. AUTO i l & j / g AUTO PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE MACRO SPORT NIGHT+PORTRAIT Art filter/Scene Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low-light conditions
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    Basic guide Setting the art filter/scene 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The art filter menu is displayed. Press d to display the scene menu. 1 POP ART 1 CHILDREN d b SET SET 2 Use ac to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button. • To change the setting, press the i button again to
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    Viewfinder AF target gP. 55 Spot metering area gP. 46 Aperture value gP. 42-44 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Super FP flash gP. 79 Metering mode gP. 46 Shooting mode gP. 4, 42-44 Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 59 Image stabilizer gP. 62 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 White balance (Displayed when
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    Basic guide Control panel Auto bracket gP. 48, 51, 69, 77 Program shift gP. 42 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Self-timer gP. 60 Remote control gP. 60 64 Flash mode gP. 73 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 AF mode gP. 53 Aperture value gP. 42-44 Battery check gP. 15 Image stabilizer gP. 62 AF target gP. 55 Number of
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    control panel" (P. 22) My Mode gP. 97 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Flash charging gP. 76 Battery check gP. 15 Shooting mode gP. 4, 42-44 . 55 Flash intensity control gP. 76 Flash mode gP. 73 Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting gP. 59-60 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Face Number of storable
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    Basic guide LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g"Using live view" (P. 34) Aperture value gP. 42-44 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Home position p gP. 57 RC mode q gP. 79 Super FP flash s gP. 79 Auto bracket t gP.
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    the monitor display using the INFO button. g"Information display" (P. 85) Battery check gP. 15 Record mode gP. 64 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64 Selection check mark gP. 90, 91, 92 Protect gP. 91 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 110 Aspect border gP. 102 Flash intensity control gP
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    , contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap Video cable Eyepiece cover 2 3 4 1 Thread the eyepiece cover
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    and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock the battery. Turn the camera upside-down to remove the battery. Battery lock It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains
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    guide Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Rear cap 1 2 1 2 Body cap 2 Attach a lens to the camera • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera
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    Loading the card CompactFlash/Microdrive Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card's contact area into the slot as far as it can go (3). Card cover Connector xD-Picture Card Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card until it is locked into place (3). 1 1 2 Card access lamp CF card slot
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    Control panel When the camera is turned on, the battery check is displayed on the control panel. Lit up (ready for use) Lit up (battery power is low) the viewfinder's diopter Viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder's diopter in accordance with your vision. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate
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    time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d Y M D TIME 2009 03 01 14 00 Y/M/D / EDIT FILENAME s W VIDEO OUT j±0 k±0 ENG. NTSC BACK SET 3 Use ac
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    target in focus light up in the viewfinder. • The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The
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    Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject's composition, or shoot while viewing
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    Basic guide Playback/Erasing Playing back images Close-up playback Pressing the q button displays the last shooting Erasing images Play back the image you want to erase and press the D button. Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to erase. ERASE D button BACK YES NO SET 19 EN
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    directly change the settings. Setting on the menu gP. 23 You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. Sub dial k Main dial j Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described as
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    Basic guide Using the direct buttons to operate the camera There are two ways to use the Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting Sets AF mode AE bracketing Sets flash mode Flash intensity control Sets white balance WB bracketing Exposure compensation WB compensation Sets ISO sensitivity Reset
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    arge Normal Direct menu METERING SELECT SET Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i button to confirm your setting. If no operation is made within a few
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    1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Operation guide CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NORM N WB AUTO BACK SET Press the MENU button to go back one screen Press the i button to confirm the setting 2 Use ac to select a tab, then press d W Shooting menu 1 X Shooting
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    of parts and functions 2 Camera ...2 Mode dial...4 Viewfinder ...6 Control panel 7 Super control panel 8 LCD monitor (Live view 9 LCD monitor (Playback 10 Preparations for shooting 11 Unpack the box contents 11 Preparing the battery 12 Attaching a lens to the camera 13 Loading the card 14
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    shooting 42 Shutter priority shooting 43 Manual shooting Remote control shooting 60 Anti-shock ...62 Image stabilizer ...62 Checking the image stabilizer effect with live view 63 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 64 Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras
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    with the built-in flash and an external flash. Flash mode setting ...73 Built-in flash shooting 76 Flash intensity control 76 Flash bracketing ...77 External flash shooting 78 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 79 Using commercially available flashes 81 6 Playback functions
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    RESET LENS 94 BULB FOCUSING 94 LIVE VIEW AF MODE 94 b BUTTON/DIAL ...94 DIAL FUNCTION 94 DIAL DIRECTION 95 AEL/AFL LIMIT 101 w+F ...101 AUTO POP UP 101 g K/ASPECT/COLOR/WB 101 ALL 101 COLOR SPACE 101 SHADING COMP 102 K SET...102 PIXEL COUNT 102 IMAGE ASPECT 102 ASPECT SHOOTING 103 27 EN
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    106 BATTERY TYPE 106 f WARNING LEVEL 107 LEVEL ADJUST 107 Custom Menu 2 ...107 X (Date/time setting 107 r/p ...107 EDIT FILENAME 107 s (Monitor brightness adjustment 107 W (Changing the display language 107 VIDEO OUT 108 REC VIEW 108 PIXEL MAPPING 108 FIRMWARE 108 Resetting the camera
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    on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics...127 Usable cards 127 Formatting the card 127 Battery and charger 128 AC adapter ...128 Using your charger and AC adapter abroad 128 Interchangeable lenses 129 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens
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    a card. P. 96 Extending the useful life of the battery Pressing the shutter button halfway, playing back images, and using the live view function over a long period consumes considerable battery power. Limiting these actions will help extend the useful life of the battery. Set [SLEEP] so that the
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    Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. You can insert two types of cards. P. 64, P. 102 P. 14, P. 127 Taking pictures in low light Increase the ISO sensitivity. situations without using the flash Set the image stabilizer function. P. 50 P. 62 Setting the camera to fire the
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    or you want to use the viewfinder without eyeglasses, you can replace the viewfinder with the k optional camera firmly when pressing the shutter button. When using a slow shutter speed, be sure to stabilize P. 18 the camera by using a tripod or similar method. Reducing camera shake Fire the flash
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    . You can change the display language. P. 107 Indications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See "Names of parts and functions" (gP. 2). In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the
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    is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view gP. 35 • Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 36 • Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 38 • Taking a picture . Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Exchanging the lens will cause
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    Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live view Using live view Viewfinder Image pickup device Shutter curtain Lens shutter button all the way. None * For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. When you are using
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    n mark lights up. 2 Press the shutter button all the way. • The picture is taken in a similar way as when using [AF SENSOR]. Shooting while changing the angle of the LCD monitor You can change the angle of the LCD monitor on the camera. This
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    pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway). [HYBRID AF] When you press the shutter button halfway can hold the shutter button pressed halfway and finely adjust the focus while checking the LCD monitor. Using live view Camera status during AF
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    1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. 250 F5.6 • When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on camera may not be able to correctly detect the face. Taking a picture using manual focus During live view, you can take a picture focusing manually
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    the dial while pressing the INFO button. Information display on Histogram display Zoom display (gP. 40) 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 1 Using live view LN 38 38 38 *2 250 F5.6 0.0 +0.3 38 Scale display*1 Image only +0.7 +1.0 WB/F SET Multi view display (gP. 40) *1 With [INFO
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    to switch the screen. 2 Use bd or the dial to select the used in g mode. 0.0 +0.3 WB/F +0.7 +1.0 SET Using • The enlargement frame will be displayed. 2 Use p to move the frame and press the i dial to change the magnification (5×/7×/10×). • Use p to scroll the frame even during
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    • Live view is activated. 2 Use p to specify the direction for joining, OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is not loaded in the camera . • During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be retained. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide
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    from the viewfinder or control panel, or turn off the power. • Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.  TIPS The shutter speed and close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to
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    aperture value. Viewfinder Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Aperture value Control panel 2 Exposure Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter
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    greatly during macro or ultra- telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer. g"Image stabilizer" (P. 62) To change the
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    stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1). g"Bulb shooting with the remote control" (P. 62) In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • "buLb" is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel.  TIPS To
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    the light level of the background to affect the exposure value. I Spot metering The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. Use this mode when there is very strong backlight. IJ Spot metering - highlight control
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    you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. indicator, the indicator will blink in the viewfinder and on the control panel. A red vw increments. g"EV STEP" (P. 100) To adjust the exposure using only the dials: j You can set the exposure compensation
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    is pressed. Now press the shutter button. • Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE lock. AEL/AFL button Exposure AE lock Viewfinder  TIPS To lock the AE lock. g"AELMetering" (P. 100) AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame.
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    button is pressed. • In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops flash bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on the control panel and 0 is displayed in green on the super control
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    SET], you can set the default i button (value normally used when the optimal exposure can be obtained) and upper limit MENU the viewfinder as 120 and 1200, respectively. Display after setting Viewfinder Control panel When set to [AUTO], ISO-A and the ISO value determined by the camera are
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    ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and on a card can be overlaid with multiple exposures and stored as a separate image. The number of pictures taken is one less than the frames set in [FRAME]. IMAGE OVERLAY In playback
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    is set to [OFF] automatically. 2 • RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for the overlay image. • When [OVERLAY] is set to [ON], AUTO/The lens release button is pressed/The battery power runs out/ The card cover is opened/The card is replaced/The LCD monitor is closed/The USB cable
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    camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Direct button AF j/k Super control panel i p: [AF MODE] k AF button j Menu MENU [X] [AF MODE] Setting display Viewfinder the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter
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    in front of the subject: j You can set the camera so as not to change the focus even if the distance to the subject changes. g"C-AF LOCK" (P. 93) MF (manual focus) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject. Adjust the focus using the focus ring. ) Near Focus ring  TIPS To
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    button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible.  TIPS 3 Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g"AEL
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    target AF mode If the camera cannot focus on the subject using the selected AF target, the camera focuses using the adjacent AF target. the arrow pad without pressing the P button: j Press the shutter button halfway and release it, then use the arrow pad to change the position of the AF target.
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    . You can then quickly load that registered setting ("home position") and use it when shooting. Registering 1 In the screen of Step 2 of menu. SELECT Indicates that the AF target 3 is being registered. Shooting To use this function, you must assign the [PHOME] function to the < button in
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    in focus light up in the viewfinder. • If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again. • While the shutter button is being pressed, the super 3 control panel disappears. Shutter button Card access lamp e.g.) The camera focuses using the center AF target. AF target
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    MF). Number of sequential shots that can be taken x Notes • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops self-timer : Remote control : 2-second remote control : • Anti-shock display: A blinking display in the viewfinder or on the control
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    when replacing with an optional eyecup. Eyecup Eyepiece cover Focusing and shooting functions Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter
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    the
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    or other photographic situations where a very slow shutter speed is used, and camera vibration needs to be kept to a minimum. 1 MENU [X] [ANTI-SHOCKz] 2 Select the time delay after the mirror is raised and until the shutter is released from 1 to 30 seconds and press the i button. 3 Anti-shock
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    camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF]. • When using the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service Center. 63 EN
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    low pixel count, it will be displayed as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size (amount of data) will be larger and the number of as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be
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    select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g"PIXEL COUNT" (P. 102) JPEG+RAW Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each find out the file size/number of storable still pictures for each record mode: j "Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures"
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    white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white V Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed in the viewfinder). Use this mode for general use. For daylight fluorescent lamp For flash shooting Color temperature set by
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    button. F button WB button j Menu MENU [W] [WB] Setting display Viewfinder Color temperature WB mode • During custom white balance, the color temperature is preset WB or one-touch WB settings. White balance sensor This camera has a white balance sensor for determining the light source in
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    settings. Direct button WB + F k: adjust in A direction/ j: adjust in G direction • Use the sub dial to set in the A direction or the main dial to set in the the A direction and G direction are each adjusted toward - Viewfinder Control panel Adjust toward G: -2 Record mode, white balance,
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    Set [; FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 96) 1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the viewfinder. Make sure there are no shadows. 2 While holding down the < button, press the shutter < button 4 button. • The one-touch white balance screen appears
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    , then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing is applied to the white balance you have adjusted. x Notes • During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot the pictures if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing at least the selected number of frames. Record mode, white
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    for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark. [NORMAL] : Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses. Record mode, white balance, and picture mode HIGH KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted. LOW KEY Suitable for a subject
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    camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter and [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating. You cannot the noise processing level. Use [STANDARD] for general use. [HIGH] is
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    you to capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred. 1st curtain Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. This method is
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    curtain 2 seconds 1st curtain flash fires 2nd curtain flash fires Shutter closes 0 1st curtain seconds Shutter fully opens Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red
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    . To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 1/4 1/16 1/64 18 (13) 9 (6.5) 4.5 (3.3) 2.3 (1.6) Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula
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    subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may , the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. Flash stand-by mark Viewfinder  TIPS When you do not want the flash to pop
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    F button k Setting display Viewfinder Control panel  TIPS 5 To adjust the flash using only the dials: j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial). g"DIAL Flash shooting FUNCTION" (P. 94) x Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not
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    MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*) GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) GN20 (35 mm*) GN11 GN22 RC mode 9 k 9 k k k k * The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes 5 • The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used. Using
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    flash even where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash's manual. Super FP flash Viewfinder Shooting with the Olympus
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    checking the charging completed indications of the camera and flash. x Notes Flash shooting • Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended that each group have no more than three flashes to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference. • In
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    value on the camera to match the flash control mode on the flash. • Refer to the flash's manual for instructions on how to set its flash control mode. 5 External flash connector x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter is released. When you do not need to use the flash, turn off the
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    operations are performed. The camera will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours. Turn on the camera again. 2 Use p to select images the playback mode, press the q button again. • Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode. (Close-up frame-by-frame playback
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    , erase or copy the image on the right. 3 Press the P button. • The camera returns to single-frame playback of the image on the left at the magnification being viewed. i button replaces the image on the left with the image on the right and becomes the new benchmark image. • You can use the dial to
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    show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the dial j toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures
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    Histogram display Distribution of the brightness of the recorded image is displayed in a histogram (brightness component graph).  TIPS To quickly switch to the frequently used display: j You can hide the information display for all modes except "Simplified display". g"INFO SETTING" (P. 99) 85 EN
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    [m] 2 Use ac to select the number of frames displayed. 3 Press the i button to start the slideshow. 4 Press the i button to stop the slideshow. 2009.03.16 12:00 15 When selecting [L] x Notes • If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes while using the battery, the camera will turn
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    input mode, refer to the TV's manual. 3 Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button. q button Video cable Multi-connector Video input terminal x Notes 6 • To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided video cable. • Make sure that the camera's video output signal type is the same
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    subject. [REDEYE FIX] [P] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. Set the trimming size with the main dial and the trimming camera • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was 88 originally recorded. • [P] and [ASPECT] can only be used
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    of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. 1 MENU [q] [EDIT] [IMAGE OVERLAY] 2 Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button. 3 Use p to select a frame and press the
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    The selected card is the copying source. g"r/p" (P. 107) Single-frame copy 1 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/< button. 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. COPY/< button Copying selected frames This function lets you select multiple images and copy them all
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    the 0 button. Playback functions Canceling all protections This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time. 1 MENU [q] [RESET PROTECT] 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. x Notes • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected
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    , images cannot be restored. g"Protecting images" (P. 91) Single-frame erase 1 Display the images you want to erase and press the D button. 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. 6 Erasing selected frames D button Playback functions This function lets you erase selected images at one
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    focusing easier in low-light conditions using AF mode. To use this function, raise the flash. FOCUS RING You can customize how viewfinder when the subject is in focus. AF SENSITIVITY You can set the range of the AF target for focusing when [AF AREA] is set to M. [NORMAL] The camera focuses using
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    B. RESET LENS When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off. BULB FOCUSING You can set the camera to enable P : [%]/[F]/[w] A : [FNo.]/[F]/[w] S : [SHUTTER]/[F]/[w] M : [SHUTTER]/[FNo.] MENU : [F]/[G] DIAL P Ps BACK Sub dial SET Main
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    speed • Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) • Faster shutter speed • Close the aperture (f-number is increased) • Faster shutter speed • Close the aperture (f-number is increased) • Slower shutter speed • Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) AEL/AFL You can use the AEL/AFL button to
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    while holding down the < button. [TEST PICTURE] Pressing the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the using the camera settings registered in the [MY MODE SETUP]. g"MY MODE SETUP" (P. 97) [LEVEL GAUGE] Press the < button to display the level gauge in the viewfinder
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    the optional power battery holder when attached to the camera. n FUNCTION When selecting P, you can use the arrow pad camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until these operations have completed, use
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    the shutter button. SLEEP After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. After the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off. After a specific period
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    to [ON]. Use this as a guide in situations where you cannot determine whether the camera is level, such as when you cannot see the horizon or skyline on the screen or when the screen is dark while shooting night scenes. Viewfinder and control panel indications: Press the shutter button halfway to
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    e EXP/e/ISO Customizing your camera EV STEP You can select the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture value, or exposure in 1/3 EV increments. [DEFAULT] This sets the value to be normally used when the optimum exposure can be obtained. The value can be set from
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    You can set the slow limit of the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/30 to 1/250 in 1/3 EV increments. w+F sample image. You can check the white balance you have adjusted. If you select [ALL RESET] 1) Use ac to select [YES]. Customizing your camera
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    Set the number of pixels. Y SF X F W N W SF PIXEL COUNT Yarge BACK SET Set the compression rate. Customizing your camera PIXEL COUNT You can border based on the aspect ratio.  TIPS To use [IMAGE ASPECT] when taking pictures using the viewfinder: j Set [ASPECT SHOOTING] to [ALL]. g"ASPECT
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    . • The aspect border is not displayed in the viewfinder. When taking pictures using the viewfinder, refer to the 6:6 diagram to the right. 16:9 Viewfinder Custom Menu 1 h RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE You can and JPEG will be erased regardless of this setting. Customizing your camera 103 EN
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    the new card's file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the previous card. [RESET] When a new card is inserted, folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest file
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    the adjustment values for up to 20 lenses. No.1 14-54 F2.8-3.5 S/N 000000000 EC00 S/N 888888888 +20 T ±88 W ±88 CANCEL SET Use ac to adjust. x Notes • camera  TIPS To take pictures while slightly changing the AF adjustment value: j After fine-adjusting the adjustment value, press the shutter
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    [c]. • To attach the power battery holder to the camera, remove the camera's battery cover, as shown in the diagram to the right. 1 2 Customizing your camera x Notes • Depending on the status of the batteries being used, this function may not work properly. • The number of pictures that can be
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    battery. g"Power on" (P. 15) LEVEL ADJUST You can calibrate the level gauge if you feel that the gauge is not level. [RESET] Resets to the factory default adjustment value. [ADJUST] Sets the current camera playback. Use bd to switch between j (color temperature) and k (brightness), and use ac to
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    camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using. Press d. Your product's firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to the previous screen. Customizing your camera Resetting the camera
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    Using reset settings This resets the camera to the factory default settings. You can also reset the camera to the [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting. [RESET] Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see "Menu directory" (gP. 137). [RESET1]/[RESET2] Resets to the registered
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    This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print the
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    SET PRINT ORDER SETTING SET CANCEL BACK SET All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1. 1 MENU [q] [
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    ] and press the i button. 4 Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press c to set the number of prints to 0. 5 Press the PictBridge, refer to the printer's manual. PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different
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    to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's manual. USB cable Multi-connector 2 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 3 Use p to select [EASY PRINT] or [CUSTOM PRINT]. USB If you select [EASY PRINT] • Go to "Easy
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    the pictures stored in the card. Follow the operation guide displayed here. [PRINT ORDER] Prints according to the Sets the paper size that the printer supports. PRINTPAPER [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the after applying [SINGLE PRINT], use bd to select them. Sets the number of prints and SELECT
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    and [OPTION SET] is selected, the following screen appears. [
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    OLYMPUS Master installation guide.) Installing OLYMPUS Master (Refer to the installation guide included with the OLYMPUS Master) Connecting the camera with your computer using the provided USB cable (gP. 117) Starting OLYMPUS albums or z Updating the camera firmware folders. Transferred images
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    the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port Multi-connector Using the OLYMPUS Master software USB cable Smaller terminal 2 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • The selection screen for the USB connection is USB
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    on-screen instructions. To exit OLYMPUS Master 1 Click "Exit" on any window. • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Displaying camera images on Camera" . • The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed. Using the OLYMPUS
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    . 3) Click "OK" on the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window. Using the OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh 1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the and drop it on the eject icon. 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera. x Notes • For Windows users: When you click "Unplug or Eject Hardware",
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    images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems
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    blinking, this indicates that the flash is charging. Wait for the blinking to stop, then press the shutter button. Unable to focus • When the AF confirmation mark in the viewfinder is blinking, it indicates that the camera is unable to focus using AF. Press the shutter button again. Noise reduction
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    been set: Combination of [j] and [NOISE REDUCT.], etc. Cannot use the Imager AF Imager AF is available only when using compatible lenses. For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. Camera vibration when the power is turned off This is
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    Viewfinder problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card has been set to read-only setting with the computer. Reset be recorded. Replace the card the i button and turn off the camera. Remove the card and wipe dry
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    Viewfinder indications Control panel indications No indication No indication Monitor indication PICTURE ERROR Possible cause Corrective action The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera.
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    camera. No indication No indication PRINT ERROR There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung. Monitor and viewfinder: • Wipe
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    pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below. If power runs out during cleaning, the shutter will close, which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break. Keep an eye on the remaining battery power. 1 Remove the lens from the camera, and set the power switch to ON. 2 MENU
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    basics Usable cards "Card" in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash A CompactFlash is a largecapacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. Microdrive A Microdrive is
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    and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera's power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto
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    THIRDS mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system. These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Four Thirds
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    11 Information • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. „ Main Specifications Items Mount Focal f2.8 - 4.0 75° - 29° 75° - 23° 84° - 20° 8 groups, 10 lenses 11 groups, 15 lenses 10 groups, 14 lenses Multilayer film coating (partially single layered) f3.5 - 22 0.25 m - ) f2.8 - 22
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    • Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used. Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject's brightness as shown below. The
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    be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the super control panel. Shooting mode Warning display example (blinking) Status The subject is too dark. Action • Increase the ISO sensitivity. • Use the flash. P The subject is too bright
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    be set by shooting mode Shooting Viewfinder mode indications AUTO P A i l & j /*2 Control panel indications Super control panel indications Flash mode Flash timing Conditions for firing the flash Shutter speed limit # AUTO ! Auto flash Auto flash (red-eye reduction) Fires automatically
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    Shooting Viewfinder mode indications Control panel indications Super control panel indications Flash mode Flash timing Conditions for firing the flash Shutter speed limit # H Fill-in flash Fill-in flash 1st curtain (red-eye reduction) Always fires 60 sec. 1/250 sec. $ Flash off k k
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    a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size (MB) Number of storable still pictures (with 1GB been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor does not change even when
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    reset setting registration F 9 9 Image stabilizer 9 9 9 9 9 9 METERING 9 9 ISO 9 9 NOISE FILTER 9 9 Flash COMP. 9 9 K SET k 9 PIXEL COUNT k 9 IMAGE ASPECT 9 9 ASPECT SHOOTING k
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    My Mode registration Custom reset setting registration Function AF FOCUS ADJ. 9 9 EDIT FILENAME EXPOSURE SHIFT 9 9 s BATTERY TYPE 9 9 W f WARNING LEVEL k k VIDEO OUT LEVEL ADJUST k k REC VIEW X k k PIXEL MAPPING r/p k k FIRMWARE 9: Can be registered. k: Cannot
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    RAW/JPEG JPEG EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/P/BLACK & WHITE/ SEPIA/SATURATION/Q/ ASPECT IMAGE 2IMAGES MERGE/3IMAGES MERGE/ OVERLAY 4IMAGES MERGE <
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    AF AREA POINTER AF SENSITIVITY P SET UP RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING LIVE VIEW AF MODE RELEASE/j RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C O fps * Factory default setting Setting OFF/ON* b*/c OFF*/ON OFF/ON* %*/F/w A FNo.*/F/w S SHUTTER*/F/w M Main dial:SHUTTER*/FNo. Sub dial:SHUTTER/FNo.* MENU Main dial
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    #X-SYNC. 1/60 - 1/250 (1/250*) #SLOW LIMIT 1/30 - 1/250 (1/60*) w+F OFF*/ON AUTO POP UP OFF/ON* g K/ASPECT/COLOR/WB ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. K SET PIXEL COUNT IMAGE ASPECT ASPECT SHOOTING ALL SET A -7 - +7 G -7 - +7 ALL RESET YES/NO sRGB*/AdobeRGB OFF*/ON P - Q Y/X/W SF
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    EDIT FILENAME s W VIDEO OUT REC VIEW PIXEL MAPPING FIRMWARE Adobe RGB sRGB OFF*/A - Z/0 - 9 j -7 - +7 k -7 - +7 *1 *1 OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20SEC (5SEC*) k k P. 107 P. 107 P. 107 P. 108 P. 108 P. 126 P. 108 * Factory default setting *1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is
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    Specifications Camera specifications 11 Information „ Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the
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    : Synchronized with the camera at 1/250 sec. or less : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL : Hot shoe, external flash connector (x attachment) : Compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system „ External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector, remote cable connector (Multi
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    environment Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30 - 90% (operation)/10 - 90% (storage) Battery/charger specifications BLM-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and
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    SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. If the product is used , use only accessories recommended by Olympus.
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    or burns.s Information 11 DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into
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    after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using
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    generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). 148 EN
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    use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories. For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-30 Trade Name : OLYMPUS protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. Information This
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    's name, and the serial number. (j) When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certificate. 4. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. Olympus's sole liability under
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    X 5 Art filter/Scene g 4 ASPECT 88 ASPECT SHOOTING 103 Auto flash 73 Auto focus 58, 122 AUTO POP UP 101 AUTO shooting AUTO 66 B B (Basic 64 B&W FILTER 71 BACKLIT LCD 98 Battery 12, 128 BATTERY TYPE 106 BEACH & SNOW g 5 BLACK & WHITE 88 RESET 108 Custom white balance CWB 66 151 EN
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    FIREWORKS 5 FIRMWARE 108 FL BKT 77 Flash bracketing 77 Flash intensity control w 76 Flash mode 73 Flash off 74 Fn FACE DETECT 38, 96 Focus lock 58 FOCUS RING 93 FORMAT 127 Four Thirds system lenses 129 G GRADATION 71 GRAINY FILM n 5 H HIGH KEY H 5, 71 Histogram 39, 85 Home position
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    Red-eye reduction flash 73 Remote control 60 RESET LENS 94 RESET PROTECT 91 Resizing VIDEO OUT 108 Viewfinder 6, 15, 17 W WB 67 WB BKT 69 WB compensation 68 White balance bracketing 69 White balance sensor 67 White balance WB 66 X xD-Picture Card 14, 127 Z Zoom display 40 ZUIKO DIGITAL
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide
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Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents
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