Olympus E-600 E-600 Instruction Manual (English)

Olympus E-600 Manual

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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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    to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 75 Hot shoe gP. 77 # (Flash) button gP. 75 Y/j (Self-timer/Sequential shooting) button gP. 60-61, 97 COPY/< (Copy/Print) button gP. 88, 109 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Lens release button gP. 12 Lens lock pin Mirror gP. 36 2 EN
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    guide AEL/AFL button gP. 36, 50, 95 0 (Protect) button gP. 89 Eyecup gP. 61 Viewfinder gP. 6 INFO (Information display) button gP. 21, 40, 83 MENU button gP. 22 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 37 Tripod socket D (Erase) button gP. 90 q (Playback) button gP. 18, 80 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 Battery
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    settings are restored to the factory default settings. AUTO g i l & j / AUTO Art filter/Scene PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE MACRO SPORT NIGHT+PORTRAIT 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. When
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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 i to display the scene menu. 1 POP ART 1 CHILDREN i h SET SET 2 Use fg 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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    area gP. 48 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Super FP flash gP. 78 Metering mode gP. 48 Shooting mode gP setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 66 Auto bracket gP. 50, 53, 69, 76 ISO sensitivity value gP. 52 AE lock gP. 50 Battery check gP. 7 Flash intensity control gP.
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    Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g"Setting while looking at the super control panel" (P. 21) My Mode gP. 96 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash charging gP. 75 Battery check Lit up (green) (ready for use) Lit up (green) (Battery space gP. 101 Card gP. 124
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    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. 35) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Home position p gP. 58 RC mode q gP. 78 Super FP flash s gP. 78 Auto bracket t gP. 50, 53, 69, 76
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    ) Basic guide You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g"Information display" (P. 83) Battery check gP. 7 Record mode gP. 64 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64 Selection check mark gP. 88, 89, 90 Protect gP. 89 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 107 Flash intensity
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    dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) Lithium ion battery PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) 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
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    of E • Be sure to turn off the camera when you open or close the battery compartment cover. • When using the camera, be sure to close the battery compartment cover. Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock the battery. Battery lock Preparations for shooting It is recommended to set
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    (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2). • Make sure the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. • Do not press the lens release button. Alignment mark
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    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 3 W mark 2 3 xD-Picture Card slot Removing the card Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. CompactFlash/Microdrive • Press the eject
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    the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device's filter
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    Setting the date/time Basic guide Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. MENU button 1 Press the MENU button • The menu
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    displayed while the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp
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    Basic guide Preparations for shooting 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
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    Playback/Erasing Playing back images Close-up playback Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. q button Erasing images Play back the image you want to erase and press the D button. Use fg to select [YES] and press the i button to erase. ERASE D button BACK YES NO SET 18 EN
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    with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings. Control dial j Basic operations Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are
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    Using the direct buttons to operate the camera 1 Press the button for the function you want to set o 6 WB 7 AF 8 ISO 9 d Function Self-timer/Sequential shooting Sets flash mode Flash intensity control Exposure compensation AF target selection Sets image stabilizer Sets white balance Sets AF
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    guide Setting while looking at the super control panel 1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press OFF arge Normal i button p Arrow pad 2 Press the i button 3 Use p to move the cursor to the function you
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    the menu MENU button Control dial j Operation guide CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NORM N BACK SET Press the MENU button to go back one screen Press the i button to confirm the setting 2 Use fg to select a tab, then press i Tab W Shooting Menu 1 X Shooting Menu 2 q Playback
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    your camera" (gP. 93) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu 2 Use fg to select the [d] tab, then press i W '09.09.01 14:01 ENG. s j±0 k±0 REC VIEW 5SEC cMENU DISPLAY OFF FIRMWARE BACK SET 3 Use fg to select [c MENU DISPLAY], then press i 4 Use fg to select [ON], then press the
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    shooting 10 Unpack the box contents 10 Preparing the battery 11 Attaching a lens to the camera 12 Loading the card 13 Power on ...14 Setting the date/time a picture using live view 36 AF operation during live view 38 Using the face detection function 38 Taking a picture using manual focus 39
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    Aperture priority shooting 44 Shutter priority shooting 45 Manual shooting ...46 Bulb AF 55 MF (manual focus 55 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF 55 Simultaneous use of C-AF mode 64 Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras. Selecting the record mode
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    with the built-in flash and an external flash. Flash mode setting ...72 Built-in flash shooting 75 Flash intensity control 75 Flash bracketing ...76 External flash shooting 77 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 78 Using commercially available flashes 79 6 Playback functions
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    AREA ...93 AF AREA POINTER 93 AF SENSITIVITY 93 RESET LENS 93 BULB FOCUSING 94 FOCUS RING 94 S BUTTON/DIAL ... j FUNCTION 97 T RELEASE/j...97 RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C 97 O fps...97 U DISP/PC 98 VIDEO OUT 98 SLEEP ...98 BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer 98 4 h TIMER (Auto power off 98 USB
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    111 10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 113 Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. Flowchart ...113 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 113 What is OLYMPUS Master 113 Connecting the camera to a computer 114 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 115 28
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    accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics...124 Usable cards 124 Formatting the card 124 Battery and charger 125 Using your charger abroad 125 Interchangeable lenses 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications
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    the set exposure conditions. P. 99 You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image on the LCD monitor without recording the image to 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
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    taken Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. You can insert two types of cards. P. 64, P. 102 P. 13, P. 124 Taking pictures in low light Increase the ISO sensitivity. situations without using the flash Set the image stabilizer function. P. 52 P. 62 Setting the camera to fire
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    Taking pictures without noise Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON]. When the ISO sensitivity is set to camera firmly when pressing the shutter button. When using a slow shutter speed, be sure to stabilize P. 17 the camera by using a tripod or similar method. Reducing camera shake Fire the flash
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    image is displayed. Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, the camera switches to playback mode automatically, allowing you to TV Use the video cable to play back recorded images on your TV. You can also view the images as a slideshow. P. 85 Comparing images You can use light
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    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 control dial. The following symbols are used throughout this manual. x Notes  TIPS g Important information on
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    AF system gP. 36 • Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 37 • Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 39 • Taking a picture while focusing . Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop. • The following
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    sensor and then shooting While holding down the AEL/AFL button, press the 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 a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be
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    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
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    . (The mirror is down so the image display on the monitor freezes just before pressing the shutter button all the way.) Using the face detection function By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people's faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. Direct
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    . page METERING GRADATION e AUTO P. 48 P. 71 1 LIVE VIEW AF MODE IMAGER AF P. 36 AF MODE S-AF P. 54 AF AREA b P. 56 Using live view 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 the
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    pressing the INFO button. Information display on Histogram display Zoom display (gP. 41) 1 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 Using [x] for the ruled line display.  TIPS To quickly switch to the frequently used display: j You can hide the information display for all modes except "Information
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    the control dial to change the magnification (5×/7×/10×). • Use p to scroll the frame even during magnification. • Pressing the i button will cancel the zoom display. • During zoom display, AF will not be activated even in the shutter button is pressed all the way. You can take the picture after
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    5) • 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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    shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays
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    the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g"EV STEP" (P. 99) Shutter speed is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see "Exposure warning
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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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    shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using varies with the lens type. • The shutter speed can be set drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera
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    shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using stabilizer/flash Press the < button to use the preview function. • When [; FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the < button automatically switches the camera
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    IK : Spot metering - shadow control METERING G Digital ESP metering SELECT SET The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light the image will come out gray if you use the camera's automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to under-exposure, allowing accurate
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    get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright (P. 99) To adjust the exposure compensation using only the control dial: j You can set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button. g"DIAL FUNCTION" (P. 94)
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    Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto AEL/AFL 2 button is pressed. Now press the shutter button. • Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE
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    In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter 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
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    AUTO SET], you can set the default (value normally used when the optimal exposure can be obtained) and upper limit (upper limit of ISO that automatically changes). g"ISO-AUTO setting Viewfinder When set to [AUTO], ISO-A and the ISO value determined by the camera are displayed. For all other
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    ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the - direction, and
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    AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This makes focusing easier in low-light conditions using AF mode
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    in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position. • When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights
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    shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are cancelled. AF target selection 3 This camera has 7 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto can select the AF target to be used at that point. For operation, refer
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    or arrow pad to select the AF target. Set to b. 250 F5.6  TIPS Selecting the position of the AF target with 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. g"n FUNCTION" (P. 97) 57 EN
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    of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting ("home position") and use it when shooting. Registering 1 In the screen of Step 2 of "Selecting the AF target mode and position" (gP. 57), press the < button and F button at the same time. • The home position is registered at
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    in the viewfinder. • If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again. • While the shutter button is being pressed, the super control panel disappears. Shutter button 3 Card access lamp e.g.) The camera focuses using the center AF target. AF target Focusing and shooting
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    as the shutter button is pressed. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera
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    function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see "Sequential shooting" (gP. 60). Press the shutter button all the way. • When
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    300 mm 350 mm 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm 800 mm 1000 mm • If the focal length of the lens you are using is not listed, select the closest value. x Notes • The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In
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    take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service Center. • The image stabilizer will not activate at shutter speeds of over 2 seconds. • If the internal temperature of the camera exceeds the specified temperature, the image stabilizer is deactivated and the
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    image consists of pixels (dots). When you enlarge an image with a low pixel count, it will be displayed as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot
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    rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g"K SET" (P. 102) When you 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 time you take a picture. RAW Records the image in
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    digital processor. This is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera. Auto white balance [AUTO] This function enables the camera fluorescent lamp For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp For flash shooting Color temperature set by one-touch WB. g"Setting
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    Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. Direct button WB j Super control panel i p: [WB] • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down
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    +, and bluer when adjusted toward -. AUTO > AG +2 -5 Adjusting the white conditions can be saved in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural the camera as a preset WB setting. Turning the power off does not erase the data.  TIPS After pressing the shutter button
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    direction. • When the shutter button is pressed down all the way manually, 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
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    is stored separately from [GRADATION] in the menu. g"Gradation" (P. 71) Super control panel i p: [PICTURE MODE] 4 Menu MENU [W] [PICTURE MODE] CARD SETPUICPTURE MODE CUSTOM RESEhT VIVID PICTURE MOiDENATURAL GRADATION jMUTED ZPORTRAIT MONOTONE Record mode, white balance, and picture mode BACK
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    uses. HIGH KEY Suitable for a subject that LOW KEY Suitable for a subject that 4 is mostly highlighted. is mostly shadowed. Super control panel i p: [GRADATION] Menu MENU [W] [GRADATION] x Notes • Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY], [LOW KEY], or [AUTO]. Record
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    light and minimizes the redeye phenomenon. In S/M mode, the flash always fires. x Notes The subject's eyes appear red • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera shake. • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject 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 17 (12) 8.5 (6) 4.3 (3) 2.2 (1.5) Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula
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    on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject). 1 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash. • The built-in flash will pop up automatically and fire in low light conditions under the following modes. AUTO/i/&///G/r/g # button Flash shooting 2 Press the shutter button
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    shooting, the amount of light emitted by the flash changes every time the shutter 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
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    AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) GN50 (85 mm*) (ISO100) GN28 (24 mm*) GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) GN20 (35 mm*) GN14 (28 mm*) GN11 GN22 RC mode 9 k 9 k k k k k * The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes • The FL-40 optional flash
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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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    the manual mode. 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 other accessory TTL flash that
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    for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g"REC VIEW" (P. 91) 1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). < button • The last recorded
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    sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. 1 Press the P button during single-frame You can protect, 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
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    display) 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, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use p to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in single
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    can also switch the information displayed by turning the control dial while pressing the INFO button. • This setting is stored and will be shown (brightness component graph).  TIPS To quickly switch to the frequently used display: j You can hide the information display for all modes except
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    MENU [q] [m] 2 Use fg to select the number of frames displayed. 3 Press the i button to start the slideshow. 4 Press the i button to This is useful when taking pictures with the camera held vertically press the F button to rotate and display the image. • The rotated image will be recorded on the card
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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 • To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided video cable. 6 • Make sure that the camera's video output signal type is the same
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    the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. Set the trimming [RAW/JPEG] 2 Use hi to select an image, then press the i button. • The camera recognizes the image data card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels
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    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 i button
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    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. g"r/p" (P. 103) Single-frame copy 1 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/< button. 2 Use fg to select [YES], then
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    protection of several images at one time. 1 MENU [q] [RESET PROTECT] 2 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button. x Notes • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. g"Formatting the card" (P. 124) • Protected images cannot be rotated even when the F button is
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    After you have selected the images to erase, press the D button. 4 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button. All-frame erase 1 MENU [W] [CARD SETUP] 2 Use fg to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button. 3 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button. • All frames will be erased.  TIPS
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    have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card, and to select how long the picture is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway while checking the picture lets you resume shooting immediately
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    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 products you are using. Press i. Your product's firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to the previous screen
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    fg to select [c], then press i. BACK SET Use fg to select tab R to Z, then press i. BACK SET Use fg to select a function, then press i. For details on using the menu lists, see "Setting on the menu" (gP. 22). R AF/MF LIVE VIEW AF MODE gP. 36 AF ILLUMINAT. The built-in flash can be set to
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    (f-number is decreased) • Faster shutter speed • Close the aperture (f-number is increased) r (rotational direction of the dial) • Faster shutter speed • Close the aperture (f-number is increased) • Slower shutter speed • Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Customizing your camera 94 EN
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    is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage. [mode3] For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button. [mode4] Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to determine the exposure. Customizing your camera AEL
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    the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out without saving it. [MY MODE] While holding down the < button, you can
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    ISO sensitivity setting" (P. 52) T RELEASE/j RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C 8 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 until these operations have completed, use the setting below. You
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    "Connecting the camera to a computer" (gP. 114). [AUTO] The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer. [STORAGE] Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS Master software via PC connection
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    for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture value, or exposure compensation value, from [1/3EV], [1/2EV], or [1EV]. METERING gP. 48 AELMetering You can set the metering mode when pressing the AEL/AFL button to lock the exposure. • [AUTO] performs metering in the mode selected
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    shutter is released from 1 to 30 seconds. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves. This feature can be useful " (P. 60) W # CUSTOM Customizing your camera #X-SYNC. You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/
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    slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated. When
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    the number of pixels. Y SF X F W N W SF PIXEL COUNT Yarge BACK SET Set the compression rate. PIXEL COUNT You can set the pixel size for Customizing your camera You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button. [OFF] When the D button is pressed, the confirmation
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    camera You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the card with the images. [AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size. [CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press i to display the setting screen. r/p You can select which card to use
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    or near side. • When using a teleconverter, the teleconverter and lens are registered as a set. • Only Four Thirds lenses can be registered. Customizing your camera [DATA LIST] This displays the lens information registered with [LENS DATA] from [SET AF DATA]. Select a lens from the list, and then
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    shutter button and repeatedly take pictures before pressing the i button. Note the following when taking pictures to check the AF adjustment value. • It is recommended that the record mode be set to a setting higher than YN when taking pictures. • Be careful of camera use LENS DATA SET] screen, press
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    not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When f blinks, charge the battery. CU/HI You can replace [j] (SPORT) and [/] (NIGHT+PORTRAIT) on the mode dial with [H] (UNDERWATER MACRO) and [I] (UNDERWATER WIDE). To use the camera for underwater shooting, use the optional underwater case. 8 106
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    and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of
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    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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    printer's manual. PictBridge 9 The standard that enables digital cameras and printers manual. • For details on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's manual. x Notes • Use a fully charged battery for printing. • Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed. • The camera
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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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    index of all the pictures stored in the card. Follow the operation guide displayed here. [PRINT ORDER] Prints according Sets the paper size that the printer supports. PRINTPAPER [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture applying [SINGLE [MORE] (u) PRINT], use hi to select them. Sets the number
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    WITHOUT WITHOUT trimming position with the arrow pad. BACK 2 Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select [PRINT], then press the i button. [PRINT] Transfers images you print to the printer. [CANCEL] Resets the settings. All print reservation data will be lost. If you
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    size. z A variety of printing formats You can easily make prints of your pictures. z Updating the camera firmware z Developing RAW images 10 For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to "Help" in OLYMPUS Master software. 113 EN
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    computer's manual. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port Multi-connector 10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software USB cable 2 Set the camera's ON/ camera as a "Removable Disk ". Macintosh • iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your Olympus digital camera
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    the download is complete is displayed. Using the OLYMPUS Master software 4 Click "Browse images now". 10 • The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Card access lamp 115 EN
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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. Using the OLYMPUS Master software Viewing still images 1 Click the "Album" tab on the browse window and select
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    the OLYMPUS Master software Transferring 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
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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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    effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light. g"Interchangeable lenses" (P. 126) Shooting tips and maintenance Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken This may be due to stuck pixel (s) on the image pickup device. Perform [PIXEL MAPPING]. If the problem persists
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    ERROR 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. The card contains no pictures. Record pictures and play back. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done
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    . Allow the internal temperature of the camera to cool before resuming operations. CARD-COVER OPEN The card cover is open. Close the card cover. No indication BATTERY EMPTY The battery is drained. Charge the battery. No indication NO CONNECTION The camera is not connected to the computer
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    and focusing screen: • Blow 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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    your Olympus Authorized Service Center battery power. 1 Remove the lens from the camera, and set the ON/ OFF switch to ON. 2 MENU [c] [Z] [CLEANING MODE] 3 Press i, then press the i button. PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE EXT. WB DETECT ON • The camera enters the cleaning mode. 4 Press the shutter
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    CompactFlash A CompactFlash is a largecapacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. Microdrive A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive. You can use a Microdrive that supports CF+Type II (CompactFlash extension standard). xD
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    be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Using live view. • Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period. • When connected to a computer or printer. z When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without
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    based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses Four Thirds system interchangeable lens are designed to withstand rigorous professional use. The Four Thirds system makes it possible for a fast lens to be compact and lightweight as well. Focal length
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    ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications „ 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 „ Attaching the hood „ Storing the hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. • The lens hood
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    dust and dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower brush or brush. Use commercially available lens cleaning paper to remove the dirt on the 12 lens. Do not use organic solvents. • Always cap the lens and store it when it is not used. • Do not store in an area with insect repellent. x Notes
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    with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.6 zoom lens (focal length: 14 mm) Program shift Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of Fixed timing when flash synchronization timing*1 fires*2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) A or
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    cannot 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
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    that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Viewfinder mode indications AUTO P A i l & j /*2 Super control panel indications Flash mode Flash timing Conditions for firing the flash Shutter speed limit # AUTO ! Auto flash Auto flash (red-eye reduction) 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark
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    flash Fill-in flash (red-eye reduction) Flash off Flash timing Conditions for firing the flash Shutter speed limit 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. k k k Fill-in flash/ S 2nd CURTAIN Slow synchronization 2nd curtain (2nd curtain) M # Manual flash FULL # (FULL) Manual
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    The file size in the table is approximate. Number of Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size (MB) storable still pictures (with 1GB xD-Picture Card) RAW Loss-less compression ORF Approx. 13.9 72 YSF YF 4032 × 3024 1/2.7 1/4 Approx. 8.2 121
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    fps VIDEO OUT SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER USB MODE LIVE VIEW BOOST g FACE DETECT INFO SETTING EV STEP METERING AELMetering ISO ISO STEP ISO-AUTO SET ISO-AUTO BULB TIMER ANTI-SHOCK z #X-SYNC. #SLOW LIMIT w+F AUTO POP UP NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER WB > ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. K SET PIXEL COUNT
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    setting registration 9 Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION K w #RC FORMAT RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET hVIVID/iNATURAL*/jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/ MONOTONE/CUSTOM AUTO/NORMAL*/HIGH KEY/LOW KEY RAW/YF/YN*/XN/WN/YF+RAW/ YN+RAW/
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    dX W s REC VIEW Setting k *1 j -7 - +7 k -7 - +7 (j ±0, k ±0*) OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20SEC (5SEC*) c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE OFF*/ON k * Factory default setting *1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Custom Menu Ref. page P. 15 P. 91 P. 91 P. 91 P. 23 P. 92 Tab
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    RELEASE/j RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C O fps U DISP/PC VIDEO OUT SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER USB MODE LIVE VIEW BOOST Setting P %*/F A FNo.*/F S SHUTTER*/F M SHUTTER OFF/4 h* AUTO*/STORAGE/MTP/CONTROL Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Ref. page P. 94
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    /WB NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER WB 12 Information ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. K SET PIXEL COUNT * Factory default setting Setting 1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV e* ESP + AF/ESP* J 5 5HI 5SH AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH AUTO*/100 - 3200 1/3EV*/1EV HIGH LIMIT 200 - 3200 (800*) DEFAULT 200 - 3200 (200
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    K UTILITY PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE EXT. WB DETECT AF FOCUS ADJ. EXPOSURE SHIFT f WARNING LEVEL CU/HI * Factory default setting Setting OFF*/ON JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG* AUTO*/RESET NO*/YES AUTO*/CUSTOM r*/p Adobe RGB sRGB OFF*/A - Z/0 - 9 k k OFF/ON* SET AF DATA OFF*/DEFAULT DATA/LENS DATA DATA
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    Specifications Camera specifications „ 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 focal length of the
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    flash function : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL : Hot shoe : Compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system „ External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector) „ Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery
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    Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight : PS-BLS1 : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery : DC 7.2 V : 1150 mAh : Approx. 500 times (varies with usage
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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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    swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. ( Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera. ( Do not use or store the camera in dusty
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    the body cap when removing the lens. • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button
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    use or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. • Olympus reserves all rights to this manual digital the camera and
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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-600 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Class B digital apparatus meets CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
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    instructions, etc.) (b) Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 4. Olympus , other equipment or accessories used with the product or
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    Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark. • "Shadow Adjustment Technology" function contains patented technologies . • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated
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    Menu 1 135 X Shooting Menu 2 135 R AF/MF 93 S BUTTON/DIAL 94 T RELEASE/j 97 U DISP/PC 98 V EXP/e/ISO 99 W # CUSTOM 100 X K/COLOR/WB 4 Auto flash 72 Auto focus 59, 119 AUTO POP UP 100 AUTO shooting AUTO 4 Auto white balance 66 B B (Basic 64 B&W FILTER 70 BACKLIT LCD 98 Battery 11
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    ISO-AUTO SET 100 J JPEG EDIT 85 L Y (Large 64 LANDSCAPE l 4 Lens 12, 126 Light box display 81 Lithium ion battery 11, 125 Lithium ion charger 11, 125 LIVE PREVIEW 47, 95 Live view 35 LIVE VIEW AF MODE 36 LIVE VIEW BOOST 99 LOW KEY I 5, 71 M X (Middle 64 MACRO 4 Manual flash 74 Manual
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    Pixel count 64, 102 PIXEL flash 72 RESET LENS 93 Shutter priority shooting S 45 Shutter VIDEO OUT 98 Viewfinder 6, 14, 16 W WB 67, 97 WB BKT 69 WB compensation 67 White balance bracketing 69 White balance WB 66 X xD-Picture Card 13, 124 Z Zoom display 41 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens
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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
P. 2
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents
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