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    , image and color Playback Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Printing Connecting to a computer Getting to know your camera better Information Interchangeable lenses Others This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions, customizing functions or
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    Camera part names and monitor indications are listed at the end of the manual manual and look under H for "HQ.......71, 166". W/X (Shooting menu 166 j button function 111 4 Center weighted averaging metering .........74 < CUSTOM 116 Y Custom menu 168 e Digital Firmware instructions in this manual
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    the viewfinder. : 0 seconds : 2 seconds Viewfinder j manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.  TIPS Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera
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    conditions 25 Describes the various modes for shooting. Shooting modes 25 Advanced shooting modes 28 P: Program shooting 28 A: Aperture priority shooting 30 S: Shutter priority shooting 32 M: Manual shooting 34 Live view ...36 Enlarged display operation (B mode 37 Ruled lines display 37
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    AF (continuous AF) shooting 68 Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) .........68 Manual focus (MF 69 AF illuminator 70 Shutter release priority 70 5 Exposure, image and color 71 Describes the the one-touch white balance 83 WB Compensation 84 Picture mode 85 Gradation ...86 5
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    in which the camera is used. Custom reset setting 103 AEL/AFL mode 106 Other function settings 108 AEL/AFL memo 108 AEL metering 108 EV step 108 ISO step 108 ISO boost 108 ISO limit 109 Compensating all WB 109 Manual flash 109 Speed synchronization 109 Live view boost 110 Customizing
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    Reset lens 112 Focus ring 112 Priority setting 113 Quick erase 113 Erasing RAW and JPEG files 113 File name 114 Rename file 115 Rec view k Checking the picture screen 118 Changing monitor color 118 AB (Underwater mode 118 Firmware 118 Setting the date/time 119 8 Printing 120 Describes
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    to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ....142 10 Getting to know your camera better 143 Refer to this for help or when you wish to know more about the camera. A guide to functions for different subjects 143 Taking landscape pictures 143 Taking flower pictures 144 Taking night scene
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    Camera 174 Viewfinder indications 176 LCD monitor indications (during playback 177 Control panel screen 178 Specifications 180 Glossary ...183 12 Interchangeable lenses 187 Describes how to handle interchangeable lenses. Lens basics 187 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 188 ZUIKO DIGITAL
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    of Conformity Model Number :E-330 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. This symbol of Apple Computer, Inc. • xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark. • All other
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    USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting instructions for information on using the product with a battery.
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    operate normally despite following operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of a distinct change in performance. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service center uses only parts with the
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    dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. z Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in progress. Wait until charging is complete and
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    sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. z Do not use the camera with wet hands. Damage or electric shock may result
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    or deformed, or appears abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera immediately. Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. z If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the
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    the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to USB-enabled personal computers (PC). Any
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    expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data. Disclaimer of Warranty z Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied
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    be changed according to the shooting environment. Easy shooting modes This camera features optimum settings for different subjects. You can also change the outdoor scenes. & Macro shooting Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting). j Sport shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving
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    of a variety of advanced shooting techniques. 1 Using the functions of the camera P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (g P. 28) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
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    each time the INFO button is pressed. • When the mode dial is set to g, the scene menu is displayed. (g P. 27) Using the functions of the camera Control panel screen INFO button Normal Detailed Off How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this
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    on the control panel screen lights. Control dial Using the functions of the camera Control panel screen Cursor 2 Use the arrow pad p to move the cursor button p Arrow pad Direct menu Control panel operation procedures This manual shows the control panel operation procedures (until the direct menu
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    of the camera Setting functions using direct buttons This camera is equipped functions assigned to buttons are as shown below. Viewfinder Direct buttons Function Ref. page 1 WB White Live view button Exposure compensation Live view function P. 75 P. 36 8 A/B A/B mode button Live view
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    Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. How to set the functions 1 Using the functions of the camera MENU button p Arrow pad i Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CANCEL Ja : Press MENU to cancel the setting. SELECT J/ : Press dac to select the
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    Select a function. 1 Function Using the functions of the camera 4 Select a setting. Goes to the selected function's setting disappears. • The normal shooting screen is restored. Menu operation procedures This manual shows the menu operation procedures as below. Eg.) When setting white balance
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    modes • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. i Portrait l Landscape scene modes are available. g"Scene mode" (P. 27) Advanced shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the
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    Shutter priority shooting" (g P. 32), "M: Manual shooting" (g P. 34) Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and press it all the way down to shoot the picture. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the diagram on the right is displayed in the viewfinder. Halfway down All the
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    is displayed. 2 Use ac to select the scene mode. • A description and sample image of the selected mode is displayed. 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode. • To change the setting, press the i button again. The scene menu is displayed. Types of scene modes Icon
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    Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Advanced shooting modes P: Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to P. Control panel screen display Shutter speed Aperture value AF confirmation mark Viewfinder Exposure mode 28
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    camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject's brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted turn the control dial so that the viewfinder's or control panel screen's exposure mode
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    for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and 2 produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the
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    Advanced shooting modes Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture value Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions AF AF 2 confirmation confirmation mark mark Exposure mode Viewfinder Exposure mode
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    Advanced shooting modes S: Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A
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    * The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.  TIPS The picture looks blurred J The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use
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    Advanced shooting modes M: Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures. g"Bulb shooting" (P. 35) Selecting • The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type. • The shutter speed can be set to 1/
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    Advanced shooting modes • The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen, showing the difference (ranging from -3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure value considered optimum by the camera
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    still pictures Card Target mark A/B button INFO button There are two modes in live view; A mode and B mode (MF lock). It is possible to switch according to the shooting situation. Press the A/B button to display the menu. Turn the control dial to select, then press the i button. Supported mode
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    Live view Enlarged display operation (B mode) It is possible to enlarge the subject 10 times for display. The focus can also be confirmed or adjusted on the enlarged picture the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Replacing the lens will cause live view to stop. • It is not
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    Preview function If you operate the aperture, the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field (the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived "sharp" focus) in a picture, with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the j button, it is necessary
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    (Focus lock) The camera's auto focus may viewfinder. • If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again. • The control panel screen disappears. Shutter button Card the way. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card. AF confirmation mark
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    this function if you are unsure of the exposure or white balance settings and cannot keep changing them to retake the shot. This camera is capable of the following types of auto bracketing: Auto bracketing Comparison Ref. page AE bracketing Shoots multiple frames at different exposure values
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    shooting Each time the shutter button is pressed fully, a picture is taken at a different exposure. • The setting for the next shot is displayed in the viewfinder. Exposure compensation value of the next shooting frame Viewfinder Sequential shooting Hold down the shutter button until the selected
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    . x Notes • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. Various shooting functions 42
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    have adjusted: J Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing is applied to your white balance adjustment. x Notes • During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing more than the selected
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    to take the picture. • When the shutter button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots frames sequentially; the frame with the manually set focal point, . • Depending on the lens used and the shooting conditions, number of frames before and after the frame with the manually set focal point may be
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    appear red Various shooting functions x Notes • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at preflashes, or if the shooting range is too far
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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 3 tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred. Various shooting functions 1st curtain Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is
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    Flash shooting 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-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against a night scene, this function allows you to reduce the red-eye
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    in the flash mode setting. To shoot with manual flash, set the f value on the lens based on the distance to the subject. 3 Ratio of amount of light FULL(1/1) GN: Guide number 13 1/4 6 1/16 3 1/64 1.5 Calculate the f value on the lens using the following formula. Aperture (f value) = GN
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    off k k k S #SLOW2 Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization/ 2nd curtain (2nd curtain) M #FULL Manual flash (FULL) Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. #1/4 Manual flash (1/4) 1st curtain #1/16 Manual flash (1/16) #1/64 Manual flash (1/64) *1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it
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    Flash shooting Setting the flash mode ip (Flash mode) Turn the control dial to select the setting. • Pressing the i button displays the direct menu, from which the setting can also be made. 3 g"Flash modes available in different exposure modes" (P. 49) Various shooting functions Menu
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    (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject 3 Press the shutter button all the way. Flash stand-by mark Viewfinder 51
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    functions x Notes • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If light emission is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera's light emission setting. • When [w+F] on the menu is set to [ON], it will be added to the
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    available flash control modes, such as TTL AUTO and Super FP flash. The flash can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera's hot shoe. For details, refer to the external flash's manual. Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50 FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF
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    electronic flash Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash's power. 1 Remove the losing it, and put it back on the camera after flash shooting. Various shooting functions 2 Attach the electronic flash to the hot shoe on the camera. • If the lock pin is protruding,
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    speed is communicated between the camera and flash. • # lights up in the viewfinder. 7 Press the shutter button timing is longer than standard flash timing. This means that pictures can be taken at a higher shutter speed than is manual. Super FP flash Detailed display on the control panel 55
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    . • Be sure to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera. 4 Set the ISO value and aperture 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. x Notes • The flash fires each
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    or calculate the distance in the manual mode. 3 3) Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera. 4) Do not use a flash unit or
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    [NOISE REDUCTION] (g P. 87) is set to [ON]. • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. 58
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    lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod on the viewfinder. : 12-second self-timer : 2-second self-timer j button Various shooting functions Viewfinder Control panel setting
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    then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken. • When Y2s is selected: Self-timer lamp press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of without looking through the viewfinder, turn the eyepiece shutter lever and close
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    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 trigger the shutter is also displayed on the viewfinder. : 0 seconds : 2 seconds j button Various shooting functions Viewfinder Control panel setting procedure Menu
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    remote control Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When
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    . Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again. 3 J There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote control's manual. Various shooting functions To cancel the remote control shooting mode: J The remote control
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    • It switches to live view A mode. 2 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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    functions AF frame selection Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one AF frame. [AUTO] or P (Auto) Viewfinder Focuses using the 3 AF frames. Q Focuses
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    AF) : The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. MF (manual focus) : Manually performs focusing. Press settings are made with the AF button, the information is also displayed on the viewfinder. Viewfinder : S-AF : C-AF : MF : S-AF+MF : C-AF+MF Control
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    press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement. Press the confirmation mark Viewfinder Focusing functions Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning
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    camera repeats focusing. Even if the AF confirmation mark subject moves or even if you change the composition of the picture, focusing is tried Viewfinder is not pressed, MF mode is available.  TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode J You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF
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    focus (MF) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus using the focus ring. 4 Focus ring Live view You can use the LCD monitor to adjust the focus. Press the u button and when the subject is displayed in the LCD monitor, press
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    use this function, raise the flash. 1 MENU[Y][AF ILLUMINATOR] 2 Use p to select [ON] or [OFF]. 3 Press the i button. 4 Shutter release priority Normally, this 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
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    as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size (amount of data) 5 will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower. The higher the compression, the smaller the file size. However, the image will have less clarity when played back. Image with a high
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    color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. It cannot be displayed or selected for print reservation using common software. It is possible to edit images taken with the record mode set to RAW data using this camera. g"Editing still images" (P. 97) How to select the record mode
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    made with the d button, the information is also displayed on the viewfinder. : Digital ESP metering : Center weighted averaging metering 5 : Spot metering : Spot metering d button Highlight control Viewfinder : Spot metering Shadow control Exposure, image and color Control panel setting
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    mode k Changing the metering system e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the and color n 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
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    some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) - +2.0EV 5 Control dial Adjust toward + F button Exposure, image and color Viewfinder Exposure compensation value 75
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    Exposure compensation k Varying the image brightness How to read the exposure compensation indicator Control panel screen Exposure compensation indicator Exposure, image and color 5 Exposure compensation indicator with 1/3 EV selected Exposure compensation indicator with 1/2 EV selected 1/3
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    during live view B mode. Press the AEL button at the position where you wish to lock the metering values and the exposure will be locked. As the exposure will be locked while the AEL button is being pressed, press the shutter button. AEL button 5 Exposure, image and color AE lock Viewfinder
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    k Setting the desired sensitivity to light The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera's light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. Press the ISO button and set the ISO value using the control
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    lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This mechanism is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this
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    The 4000K, 4500K and 6600K preset settings in this camera are correlated 5 color temperatures, and should not be color temperature 6000K. When shooting with the flash, be sure to play back your pictures and check the color on the screen. Various conditions affect color temperature and how
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    5300K 3 6000K 2 7500K 1 3000K w 4000K x 4500K y 6600K V CWB Light conditions Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed in the viewfinder). Use this mode for general use. For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a fireworks
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    White balance k Adjusting the color tone Control panel setting procedure Control panel screen Menu setting procedure ip: WB (White balance) i MENU[W][WB] Setting  TIPS 5 When subjects with no white appear in the image: J In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the
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    various light sources with different color temperatures. Set [jFUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (g P. 111) 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 j button, j button 5 press the
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    each direction (R, B, G and M). 4 Press the i button. • Your adjustment is saved.  TIPS Checking the white balance you have adjusted: J After performing step 3, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB
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    fineadjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. MENU[W][PICTURE MODE] The adjustable parameters are classified according to the condition of the picture. • Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED
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    of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used. MENU[Z][SHADING COMP.] [OFF]/[ON] x Notes • This
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    images. When [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time reduction process. You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp goes out. • [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating. x
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    Windows. [Adobe RGB]Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop. MENU[Z][COLOR SPACE] Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB]. 5 Anti-shock This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves. You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released
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    playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow step 1 below. 1 Press the q (playback) button. • The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed. The camera will turn off automatically if
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    INFO button. (Close-up position display) Press p to move the display of the close-up position. Press the INFO button. (Close-up playback) Press p to view frame-byframe closeups. 90
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    Light box display You can view the close-up image and other images displayed on the left and right. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using
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    same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. Each time you turn the control dial toward G, the ) Calendar display With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date
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    Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next
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    Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the slideshow. When selecting L Playback x Notes • If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. 94
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    Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor. This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held vertically. MENU[q][y][ON] [OFF]/[ON] • When set to ON, images shot vertically will be automatically rotated and displayed
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    mode, refer to the TV's manual. q button 3 Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button. Multi-connector 6 Video cable Playback Video input terminal x Notes • To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided video cable. • Make sure that the camera's video output signal type is the
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    . To print a RAW file, use the RAW edit function to convert the RAW data format to JPEG. Editing images recorded in RAW data format The camera performs image processing (such as white balance and sharpness adjustment) on images in the RAW data format, then saves the data to a new file in
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    EDIT] 2 Use bd to select images you want to view. Press the i button. • The camera recognizes the image data format. • When editing other images PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera • When resizing an image, you cannot select a larger number
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    Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. Copying all the frames 1 MENU[q][COPY ALL] 2 Press d. 3 Use ac to select [YES]. 4
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    . AEL/AFL/0 button To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press the AEL/AFL/0 button. Protect mark 6 Playback x Notes • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. (g P. 164) • Protected images cannot be rotated. 100
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    single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image, or all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card. x Notes • Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them. • Once erased, images cannot be restored. g"Protecting images k Preventing
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    Erasing images 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. • All frames will be erased. Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 Display the images you want to erase and press the i button. • The
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    the i button. 7 • To cancel the registration, select [RESET]. Using reset settings You can reset the camera to [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting or restore the factory default settings. [RESET] Resets to the factory default settings. [RESET1]/[RESET2] Resets to the registered settings. 1 Select either
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    RESET SETTING & functions that reset to factory default settings Function Factory default setting Custom reset setting registration My Mode registration PICTURE the settings/functions of your camera MF BKT OFF 3 3 MANUAL FLASH OFF 3 k w+F OFF 3 k #X-SYNC 1/180 3 3 LIVE VIEW
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    FOCUS RING b 3 k AF ILLUMINATOR ON 3 3 RESET LENS ON k k RELEASE PRIORITY S OFF 3 3 RELEASE k 7 3 k Customizing the settings/functions of your camera REC VIEW OFF 3 k SLEEP 1MIN 3 k 4h TIMER 4h k k k JU/AB DIAL JU k k FIRMWARE k k k 3 : Can be registered.
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    some subject and then change the composition of the photo. • When you want to set the exposure by metering an area different from where the camera is focused. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. MENU[Y][AEL/AFL] [S-AF]/[C-AF]/[MF] [S-AF
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    Focus k k k Exposure Locked k Locked Focus k k k Exposure k Locked k AEL button function When holding down AEL Focus Exposure k Locked k Locked S-AF k Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 107
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    Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Other function settings AEL/AFL memo You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL (AE lock) button. MENU[Y][AEL/AFL MEMO] [ON] :
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    can check the white balance you have adjusted. If you select [ALL RESET] 1) Use ac to select [YES]. Manual flash Customizing the settings/functions of your camera This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. With [MANUAL FLASH] set to [ON], you can set the amount of light
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    ON] when you want the subject to be displayed on the monitor. MENU[Y][LIVE VIEW BOOST] [ON]/[OFF] • When the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor holding down the F (exposure compensation) button. 7 M Manual shooting Shutter speed setting : Turning the control dial. Aperture your camera 110
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    Other function settings j button function This lets you replace the function assigned to the j button by picture to the card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out before saving it. [MY MODE] 7 While holding down the j button, you can take pictures using the camera
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    are registered in the camera. • To cancel the registration, select [RESET]. 7 Executing Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press the i button. • Select [YES] and press the i button to set to the available My Mode. Reset lens This allows you to reset the focus of the lens (infinity) when the
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    [ALL ERASE] or [FORMAT] screen. MENU[Z][PRIORITY SET] [YES]/[NO] Quick erase This lets you erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the S (erase) button. MENU[Y][QUICK ERASE] [OFF] When the S ( regardless of this setting. Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 113
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    start at the number following the highest file number on the card. • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), it is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one. 114
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    you resume shooting immediately. MENU[Z][REC VIEW] [OFF] The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. [1SEC] - [20SEC] Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in units of 1 second. Setting the beep sound The camera beeps when buttons are pressed. You
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    the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If OLYMPUS master software via PC connection. [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio. [
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    Use ac to select the language you want to use. • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your
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    optional underwater protector for underwater shooting. MENU[Z][JU/AB] [DIALJU]/[DIALAB] Firmware Your product's firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of the
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    previous setting, press d. • The first two digits of the [Y] (year) are fixed. camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures
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    from digital cameras. You can print out pictures automatically, at home or in a photo lab, by storing such data as which pictures you wish to print and the number of prints on a card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. Printing using a DPOF-compatible
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    [
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    . Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. Pictures shot after performing all-frame reservation and stored on the same card will not be printed. Printing If print reservation data is already stored on the card The RESET/KEEP selection screen appears, giving you the choice
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    Select this when you want to reset the print reservation data for a selected picture. Select this when you want to reset the print reservation data for all pictures. 3 Press the i button. • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the RESET/KEEP selection screen appears, giving you
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    Print reservation (DPOF) To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture, follow the steps in "Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture" (P. 124) and set the number of prints to 0. Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures 1) When the screen on the right
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    printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's manual. PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. STANDARD All printers that support PictBridge have
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    USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's manual. 2 Plug the USB cable into
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    with a printer using a USB cable. g"Connecting the camera to a printer" (P. 126) • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. 2 Press the < (print) button. Flowchart for custom printing Selecting the print mode 8 Follow the operation guide displayed here. (g P. 128) Printing Setting the print
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    print modes are as shown below. [PRINT] [ALL PRINT] [MULTI PRINT] [ALL INDEX] [PRINT ORDER] Prints selected pictures. Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture. Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet. Prints an index of all
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    the type of printer. If only the printer's STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. [SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer supports. [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame. [PICS/SHEET] Selects the number of
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    prints. Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. Prints the file name recorded on the picture. Printing Print when you have set the pictures for printing and printing data. [OK] [CANCEL] 8 Transfers images you print to the printer. Resets the settings. All print reservation data will be
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    from your computer (g P. 139) Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software What is OLYMPUS Master? 9 Connecting to a computer OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for pictures taken with your digital camera. Once installed on your computer, you can take
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    operating systems are supported. • To install OLYMPUS Master on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, login as a user with administrator • Unplug the cable connected between the camera and computer. • Turn off the camera. • Open the camera's card compartment cover. 132
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    Next], then follow the on-screen prompts to continue installing the program. • When the software license agreement 9 window appears, read the license agreement text, then click [Agree]. • The OLYMPUS Master installation window appears. 4 Follow the on-screen prompts to continue installing the
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    , then click [Yes] to continue installation. • A confirmation window appears, asking you if you want to install Adobe Reader. To view the OLYMPUS Master software user's guide, Adobe Reader must be installed. If Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer, click [OK]. 5 Follow the on-screen
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    desktop. 2 Double-click the [Installer] icon. • Follow the on-screen prompts to continue installing the program. OLYMPUS Master Installer will automatically launch. • When the software license agreement window appears, read the license agreement text, then click [Continue] and [Agree]. • A window
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    For details, refer to your computer's manual. Look for this mark. USB cable USB port Terminal 2 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • The your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master. x Notes • When the camera is
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    you for User Information. Enter your [Name] and the [OLYMPUS Master serial number ] that is printed on the affixed label, then select your region. Connecting to a computer 1 [Transfer Images] button 4 [Print Images at Home] button 9 Transfers images from the camera
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    camera on your computer. 1 Click (Transfer Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied is displayed. 2 Click (From Camera menu. • Never open the camera's battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing
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    images on your computer Disconnecting the camera from your computer After downloading images from the camera to your computer, you can disconnect the camera from your computer. 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. 2 Do the following steps depending on your computer's operating
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    , and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files. Close any such applications and click [Unplug or Eject Hardware] again and then remove the cable. Viewing still images 1 Click (Browse Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The Browse window is displayed
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    The print menus include menus such as [Photo], [Index], [Postcard], [Calendar], etc. The examples in the instructions below are taken from the Photo menu. 1 Click (Print Images at Home) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed. 2 Click (Photo). • The photo print window is
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    OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows : Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Macintosh : Mac OS 9.0-9.2/X x Notes • Users running Windows 98SE need to install the USB driver. Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable
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    10 Getting to know your camera better A guide to functions for different subjects This section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on the subject. Taking landscape pictures Outdoor scenes such as flower scenery and night scenery are some of the landscape
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    guide camera settings remain unchanged. The camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and the ESP determines the exposure. To emphasize on specific (P. 79), [SATURATION] "Picture mode" (P. 85) Taking flower pictures Getting to know your camera better Flower scenery ranges from
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    A guide to functions for different subjects Using exposure compensation When shooting a picture with background, select a background the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus over a wider range (more depth of field), producing a picture with clear focus. You can use the
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    is a full-angle view, using the live view function together with the LCD monitor makes it easier to view and take pictures instead of the viewfinder. Changing lenses When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, set the lens to extender to take the picture. A picture taken with extender will
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    advance. g"P: Program shooting" (P. 28), "A: Aperture priority shooting" (P. 30), "Self-timer shooting" (P. 59), "Remote control shooting" (P. 61), "Focus mode" (P. 66), "Noise reduction" (P. 87), "Rec view k Checking the picture immediately after shooting" (P. 115) 10 Getting to know your camera
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    pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery in the viewfinder is blinking, it indicates that the camera is unable to focus using
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    • Focus the camera on a point picture and wait for the subject to enter the frame. Close up on the subject using macro lens • When using macro lens to close up on the subject, it is difficult to focus with AF when the enlargement ratio of the subject is bigger. Try using B mode of the live view
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    is turned off in g (Scene mode), the shutter speed becomes slower. Mount the camera on a tripod. Using the remote control (optional) to close the shutter too far away, the flash may have no effect. Here is how to take pictures without the flash in this type of situation. Set g (Scene mode) to [q
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    k Adjusting the color tone" (P. 79) Taking panorama pictures 10 The [PANORAMA] function is only available when the Olympus xD-picture card is used. Cards made by other manufacturers cannot be used. Use the provided OLYMPUS Master to join pictures taken with the panorama mode on the computer
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    " (P. 50) Image turns out too bright or too dark Getting to know your camera better When taking pictures in S mode or A mode, the shutter speed or aperture setting displayed in the control panel screen or viewfinder may blink. A red display means that the correct exposure cannot be obtained. If
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    when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly playing back the captured images over a long period of time • Using the live view function over a long period To save battery power, turn off the camera whenever it is not
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    power is switched on in Scene mode, it changes to specific settings.) • To return to the factory default settings, set [RESET] under [CUSTOM RESET SETTING]. You can select up to 2 types of settings for reset. Set various functions of the camera and register using [RESET1] or [RESET2] under [CUSTOM
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    view the monitor outdoors The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. Play back the images taken and use the histogram display to check. Play back a picture functions in the camera so that they can be used later Current camera settings can be
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    . View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer's manual. To view recorded
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    the card. Insert the card again. If the 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 the card with the computer. The card is full. No more pictures can
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    due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. CARD-COVER OPEN The card cover is Close the card cover. open. CARD ERROR The card is not
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    The printer has run out of Replace the ink cartridge in ink. camera. There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again. Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera
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    focusing screen: JBlow dust off the lens, mirror and focusing screen with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper. „ Storage • When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store the camera in a cool, dry place that is
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    image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below. If a battery is used and power runs out during cleaning, the shutter will close, which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break. 1 Remove the lens from the camera. 2 Set the power switch to ON. 3 MENU[Z][CLEANING MODE
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    processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly. Before starting, put on the lens cap and close the eyepiece shutter. 1 MENU[Z][PIXEL MAPPING] 2 Press d. Use ac
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    flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive. You can use a Microdrive that supports CF+Type II (Compact Flash extension standard). An xD-Picture Card is a recording medium used mainly in compact cameras
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    basics Formatting the card Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you
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    Battery 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
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    Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function Setting 11 Information CARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMAT CUSTOM RESET SETTING RESET RESET1 RESET2 SET/RESET SET/RESET PICTURE MODE hVIVID*/iNATURAL/jMUTED/ MONOTONE/SEPIA GRADATION HIGH KEY/NORMAL*/LOW KEY D HQ*/SQ/RAW+SHQ/RAW+HQ/RAW+SQ/ RAW/TIFF
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    Menu directory Tab Function FLASH MODE w Setting P/A/i/&/l/j//: AUTO*/!/#/$/!SLOW/#SLOW/ #SLOW2 /#FULL/#1/4/#1/16/#1/64 S/M: #*/H/$/#SLOW2/#FULL/#1/4/#1/ 16/#1/64 -2.0 - 0.0* - +2.0 j o*/j/Y12s/Y2s/
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    /1EV ALL> ALL SET R -7 - +7 G -7 - +7 ALL RESET YES/NO HQ 1/4/1/8*/1/12 2560x1920/1600x1200/ PIXEL MAPPING 1280x960*/1024x768/ SQ 640x480 COMPRESSION 1/2.7/1/4/1/8*/1/12 MANUAL FLASH OFF*/ON w+F OFF*/ON #X-SYNC 1/60 - 1/180* LIVE VIEW BOOST OFF*/ON DIAL P %*/F M SHUTTER*/FNo
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    RESET P. 114 EDIT FILENAME sRGB Adobe RGB OFF*/A-Z/0-9 P. 115 s W Lo -7 - 0* - Hi +7 *1 P. 115 P. 117 VIDEO OUT NTSC*/PAL P. 117 8 OFF/ON* P. 115 REC VIEW P. 118 FIRMWARE k P. 118 * Factory default setting *1 : Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.
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    be 3 k selected in U k mode) 3 k 3 k 3 k 3 k k 3 k k 3 k 3 (Cannot be selected in U mode) k 3 k CUSTOM RESET SETTING 3 k k PICTURE MODE 3 k k GRADATION 3 k NOISE REDUCTION 3 k > 3 k ISO 3 k WB 3 k w 3 k METERING 3 k j 3 k*1 Y 3 < 3 AF mode
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    Function MF BKT ANTI-SHOCK ISO STEP ISO BOOST ISO LIMIT EV STEP ALL> HQ SQ MANUAL FLASH w+F #X-SYNC LIVE VIEW BOOST DIAL AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO AEL METERING QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE jFUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RESET LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C FRAME ASSIST PASM
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    Available functions by shooting mode Function PASM W VIDEO OUT 8 REC VIEW SLEEP 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER SCREEN CTL PANEL COLOR PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE 3 SHADING COMP. 3 PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE 3: Available k: Not available i l & j / 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 g k k 11
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    like whether print reservations have 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 you take pictures or stored images are erased. • The actual file size varies according to the subject. Information
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    Names of parts Camera u (Live view) button g P. 36 A/B button g P. 36 Eyepiece shutter lever g P. 60 Viewfinder g P. 176 Diopter adjustment button g P. 58, P. 59, P. 61 < (Copy/Print) button g P. 99, P. 127 Card access lamp g P. 139 WB (White balance) button g P. 81 AF (Focus mode) button g
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    51 Lens attachment mark Mirror Lens lock pin Lens release button Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver g P. 62 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) 11 Information Battery compartment lock
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    Viewfinder indications 11 No. Items Indication examples 1 AF frame 2 Aperture value 3 Shutter speed 4 AF confirmation mark ( 5 Flash # 6 White balance U 7 AE lock V 8 Exposure compensation value indication (appears during exposure compensation) 9 Metering mode e, 4, n 10 Battery
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    19 20 21 Shooting information No. Items 1 Battery check Indication examples , Ref. page k 2 Card CF, xD P. 163 3 Print reservation Number P. 78 P. 73 17 Flash intensity control +0.5 P. 52 18 White balance 19 Picture mode WB: AUTO hVIVID P. 81 P. 85 20 Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
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    16 Detailed 11 Information No. Items 1 Battery check Indication examples , Ref. page k Live view 06. 06. 16, 21:56 0 O 5, 6 P. 119 P. 40 P. 87 P. 36 8 ISO 9 White balance 10 Picture mode 11 Flash mode AUTO, 100, 200, 400 1, 5 hVIVID H, # P. 78 P. 81 P. 85 P. 50 12 Record mode 13 Card
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    still pictures 135 17 Focus mode Super FP flash 18 Noise reduction S-AF 1 O White balance 1, 5 19 White balance compensation R+3, G-2 Flash mode H Flash intensity control Metering mode # +2.0 e, 4, n Focus mode 20 AF frame Sequential shooting/ Self-timer/Remote control Live view Auto
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    Camera specifications „ Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera :Approx. twice the focal length of the lens
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    Customized WB, One- touch WB „ Recording Memory : CF card (Compatible with Type I and II) Microdrive (Compatible with FAT 16/32) xD-Picture Card Recording system : Digital recording, TIFF (non-compression), JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data Applicable
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    Specifications „ Flash Synchronization : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe „ External connector USB connector/AV connector (Multi-connector) „ Power supply Battery : BLM
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    user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture. In M mode, the user selects both the aperture and the shutter speed. Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera not vary greatly. See also digital ESP metering and spot metering. Color
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    Order Format) 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. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an
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    still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser
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    mode. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. Single-lens reflex camera A camera that uses the reflective mirror to bend the light entering from the shooting lens and uses the viewfinder to check. There
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    Four 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
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    ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45 mm f3.5-5.6 „ Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood 14 5 7 2 8 3 9 6 „ Attaching the hood „ Storing the hood Use the
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    DIGITAL interchangeable lens „ Main Specifications Mount Focal distance Max. aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight Dimensions Lens hood mount Filter mount thread diameter FOUR THIRDS mount 14 - 45 mm f3.5 - 5.6 75 o - 27 o 10 groups, 12 lenses
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    used for a long time, mold may form or the camera may malfunction. Before using the camera, check that the camera works properly. z Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses. Remember to attach the cap when removing the lens. Battery 13 z At the time of purchase • The
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    been used, recharging may not be performed properly. For best results, wait until the battery temperature cools down before recharging it. z Transport and storage • Do not leave the battery in the charger or camera. Even when the power switch is set to off, a small amount of current continues
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    use the charger in another monitor. This is not a malfunction. z When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear to zigzag on the monitor. This is exert strong force on the lens. z Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. z Do not touch the lens surface directly. z Do not
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    168 e Digital ESP metering CARD SETUP 101, 164 CHILDREN 27 CLEANING MODE 161 Close-up playback 90 COLOR SPACE 88 Color temperature 80, 183 CompactFlash 163 Compression 72 Compression rate 184 Control panel 20, 178 COPY ALL 99 CTL PANEL COLOR 118 Custom printing 126 CUSTOM RESET FIRMWARE
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    91 Live view 36 LIVE VIEW BOOST 110 LOW KEY 86 M MACRO 27 MANUAL FLASH 48, 109 Manual focus (MF 69 Manual shooting cards 163 USB mode 116 V VIDEO OUT 117 Viewfinder 176 W WB bracketing 43 WB Compensation 84 White balance WB 79 X xD-Picture Card 163 Z ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens
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    Memo 195
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    : Tel. 1-800-260-1625 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23
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Using the functions of the camera
Selecting the right mode for sh
ooting
conditions
Various shooting functions
Focusing functions
Exposure, image and color
Playback
Customizing the settings/functions of
your camera
Printing
Connecting to a computer
Getting to know your camera better
Information
Interchangeable lenses
Others
This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions,
customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.
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.
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