Olympus D-490 D-490 Zoom Instruction Manual (2.6 MB) - Page 22

NOTE • Depending on the record mode, it takes between 2 and 40 seconds to write the image to the card. • The time you have to wait and the number of storable pictures varies depending on the record mode. Taking Photos Using the Monitor 1 1 Press the monitor button. • The monitor goes on. 2 Compose the shot using the monitor. 2,3 3 The procedure for taking photos is the same as when using the viewfinder (p.40 ~ 41). • The memory gauge is displayed while the write mark is blinking. • You cannot take a picture while the memory gauge is at "full". The gauge level should drop after a few seconds. Monitor Memory gauge Shoot Shoot Memory gauge 42 Before shooting Wait Wait Writing to card Cannot shoot Taking Still Photos (continued) HELP • Taking pictures using the monitor takes more time to write to the card than when using the viewfinder. • A subject taken at an angle may appear grainy on the monitor, but this will not affect the quality of the actual photo. • Vertical lines may appear on the monitor when taking pictures in full sunlight or other brightly-lit areas. These lines will not be visible in the actual photo and do not indicate a camera malfunction. • The picture frame of the actual photo will be slightly larger than it appears on the monitor. NOTE • Do not push the monitor forcefully. 2 • The viewfinder is intended to be used to check photo composition. Use the monitor for checking focus and exposure. For best results, transfer image files to a computer to confirm exactly what final pictures will look like (p.54, p.122). Learning the Basics 43