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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide Mastering the E-410 Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Shooting functions Playback functions Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera better Information Interchangeable
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    of this manual Basic camera operation Basic guide This section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for shooting to playback and erase functions. Attaching the strap 3 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 7 Preparing the battery
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    other eyelet in the same way. 1 2 3 Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 210 minutes) Lithium ion battery (BLS-1) 3 1 Lithium ion charger (BCS-1) AC cable 2 AC wall outlet EN 3
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    Basic guide 2 Loading the battery Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover 2 Direction indicating mark 1 3 • Close the battery compartment cover until a click is heard. Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock and remove the battery. Battery lock • It is recommended to set
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    guide Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 1 Rear cap 2 1 Body cap 2 Attaching a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens
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    Basic guide Loading the card Open the card cover and insert the card CompactFlash/Microdrive Insert the card's contact area into the slot as far as it
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    guide Power on Set the camera's power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator INFO button 2007.08.16 LCD monitor When the camera function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are
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    Basic guide Setting the date/time 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. 1 Press the MENU button MENU 2 Use ac to select
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    Basic guide 6 Use ac to select the date format a Y/M/D c 7 Press the i button i 8 Press the MENU button to exit EN 9
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    Basic guide Shooting 1 Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash. Horizontal grip way down • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. • Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is blinking
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    Basic guide Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the LCD the focus adjusted. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power. If no operations are
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    Basic guide Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken. q button Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame Arrow pad
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    of Contents 1 Mastering the E-410 17 Describes the camera's functions and how to Flash shooting ...37 Flash mode ...37 Manual flash...38 Setting the flash mode 39 Using the built-in flash 40 Flash intensity control 40 External electronic flashes (optional 41 Using the external electronic flash
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    ...42 Using commercially available flashes 42 Non-specified commercial flashes 42 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control 43 Setting the functions 43 Sequential shooting 43 Using the self-timer 43 Using the remote control 44
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    76 HI (Underwater mode 77 Firmware ...77 6 Printing ...78 Describes camera's images to your computer. Flowchart ...84 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 84 What is OLYMPUS Master 84 Connecting the camera to a computer 85 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 86 Displaying camera
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    114 Glossary ...115 Specifications ...118 10 Interchangeable lenses 121 Describes how to handle interchangeable lenses. Lens...121 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 121 11 Others...124 Describes precautions regarding the use of the camera and accessories. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 124 Index...130 16 EN
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    camera settings easily according to the subject. 1 Mastering the E-410 Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up camera sets. (gP. 30) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
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    settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) menu (gP. 20) Setting functions using the control panel screen Mastering the E-410 Select an item on the control panel screen and change the setting. 1
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    11 1 4 5 3,6,7,8 Detailed Mastering the E-410 No. Items 1 ISO WB 2 White balance Remote control Flash mode 9 Flash intensity control 39 P. 40 P. 58 P. 60 P. 58 P. 58 P. 58 P. 59 This camera is equipped with direct buttons where functions have been assigned and can be set quickly. 1
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    button Pops up the flash and sets flash mode P. 39 Mastering the E-410 Setting on the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. CUSTOM RESET SETTING MENU button p Arrow pad i button Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CANCEL Ja : Press
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    displayed Function 1 Mastering the E-410 Moves to the functions under the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is restored. • For the menu lists, see "Menu directory" (g P. 102). Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions
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    an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the u button. Control dial • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 AFL button Mastering the E-410 INFO button u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down to focus and shoot. • To focus in advance, hold down the AFL button and
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    E-410 Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Replacing the lens will cause live view to stop. • The on the LCD monitor as a guide when confirming the composition. MENU[Y][FRAME ASSIST] [OFF]/[GOLDEN SECTION]/[GRID]/[SCALE]  TIPS Brightening the monitor to get a
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    pictures while viewing the subject on the monitor. In addition, it may be necessary to use a tripod to prevent camera shake even when you feel there is sufficient lighting. g "Holding the camera" (P. 10) Besides out of focus and camera shake problems, the motion of the subject will also cause the
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    balance k Adjusting the color tone" (P. 54) 2 Fluorescent light Tungsten light Shade of tree Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides A guide to functions for different subjects This section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on the subject
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    Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Using white balance The color of water is different the white balance setting. The default setting of white balance is auto as long as the camera settings are not changed. Auto setting is fine but changing the settings for different situations such
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    background. Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Changing shooting mode 2 The method to camera, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you want to capture when taking the picture. Changing lenses When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, attach a telephoto lens
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    k Shooting guides Taking night setting (about F8 or F11) and leave the shutter speed to the camera. As it is common for the picture to turn out too bright, set the focus mode to MF (manual focus) and focus manually. For night scenes, turn the focus ring of the lens and check whether you can see
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    1 PORTRAIT For taking a portrait-style • The sample image followed by a description of the selected shot. mode is displayed. 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode. 3 • To change the setting, press the i button again. The scene menu is displayed. Types of scene
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    shutter speeds in the P mode In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.6 zoom lens (focal length: 14 mm) Program shift Program you are using a flash. 30 EN
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    selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce speed indication is blinking. Decrease the aperture value (f-number).  TIPS The shutter speed indication does not stop blinking after the aperture
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    speed. * 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
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    conditions M: Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can ) button. • The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type. • The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60 by the camera. Underexposure Overexposure 2007.08.16 Optimum
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    ISO setting in an environment exposed to heat. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g "Noise reduction" (P. 59) Bulb shooting control (RM-1). g "Bulb shooting on the remote control" (P. 45)  TIPS 3 The picture looks blurred: J The use of a monopod or tripod is
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    on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain
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    in the following way: P mode A mode S mode M mode  TIPS : Aperture value and shutter speed : Shutter speed : Aperture value : Shutter . 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
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    Flash shooting Flash mode The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light
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    amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f value on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light FULL (1/1) 1/4 1/16 1/64 GN: Guide number (Equivalent to ISO 100) 12 6 3 1.5 Calculate the f value on the lens using the following formula. 38 EN Aperture
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    automatically in dark/backlit *1 conditions 1/30 sec. 1/180 sec. l #SLOW2 Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain /*2 j #FULL #1/4 Manual flash (FULL) Manual flash (1/4) #1/16 #1/64 Manual flash (1/16) Manual flash (1/64) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. # Fill-in
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    . MENU[X][w] Use bd to set the compensation value.  TIPS To call up the flash compensation screen quickly: J Hold down the # button and 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
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    AUTO and Super FP flash. The flash can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera's hot shoe. Refer to the external flash's manual as well. Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50 FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode GN (Guide number) (ISO100) TTL
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    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 has additional communication functions other than the specified
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    , MF). • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. 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
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    remote control By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting
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    receiver Remote control Shooting functions k Various shooting functions 3  TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again. J There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote control's manual
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    shooting cannot be done if the 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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    screen ip: AF AREAi Menu MENU[X]P Left AF frame 3 Right AF frame MENU button i button Focus mode The following three focus modes are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. g "Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)" (P. 49
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    3 Near Shooting functions k Focusing functions ) Focus ring Focus aid When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights. When P is selected, the camera performs focusing in the center AF frame. Control panel screen ip: AF MODEi [S-AF
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    When the shutter button 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 and your adjustments are canceled. AF illuminator The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low
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    has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation. It is possible to edit images taken
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    How to select the record mode Control panel screen ip: Di D Menu MENU[W][D] [HQ]/[SQ]/[RAW+SHQ]/[RAW+HQ]/ [RAW+SQ]/[RAW]/[SHQ] 3 SQ k Setting the number of pixels and compression rate You can change the number of pixels and compression rate of [SQ]. This setting is reflected in the [D]
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    : Spot metering : Spot metering 3 Highlight control : Spot metering Shadow control MENU button i button Viewfinder Menu MENU[X][METERING] e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This mode is
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    Exposure compensation k Varying the image brightness In 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) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward +
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    is set automatically according to the shooting conditions and is fixed to ISO100 when flash is not fired in S or M mode. Control panel screen ip : ISO for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This mechanism is called
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    the auto/preset/custom white balance" (P. 55) One-touch white balance You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper. The white balance achieved with this setting is saved as one of the preset WB settings
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    white balance menu. When the value has not been set, it is set to 3000K. The color temperature display changes according to your CWB setting.  TIPS When subjects that are not white appear white: J In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in
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    press the i button. • The white balance is registered. • The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as a preset WB setting. Turning the power off does not erase the data.  TIPS After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed: J When there is not enough white in the
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    Picture mode Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. MENU[W][PICTURE MODE] The adjustable parameters are classified according to the
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    Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from two other gradation settings. in images. When the shutter speed is slow, noise reduction is activated and the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as
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    RGB] _ : Adobe RGB Standardized color space for Windows. Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop. MENU[Z][COLOR SPACE] 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
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    image appears. • The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed. The camera will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours. Turn on the camera again. 2 Use p to select images you want to view. You can also turn the control dial to switch
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    Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the control dial toward G, the number of
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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 time
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    4 Press the i button to stop the slideshow. When selecting L 4 x Notes • If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Playback functions Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor during single
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    to the TV's manual. 3 Turn the camera on and press the camera settings to suit your preferences before editing. Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces red-eye phenomenon during flash
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    RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was originally recorded. Copying images This function lets you copy images to and
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    Copying selected frames 1 Display the images you want to copy and press the i button. • The selected images will be shown with red frames. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. 2 Press p to display the next images you want to copy and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the
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    Playback functions 2 Press p to display the next images you want to protect and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the images to protect, press the 0 (protect) button. Canceling all protections This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time. 1 MENU[q][RESET
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    Playback functions All-frame erase 1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP] 2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press i. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press i. • All frames will be erased. 4 Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index
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    the d button. 2 Select [SET] and press the i button. • To cancel the registration, select [RESET]. 5 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
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    flash*1 3 w ±0 3 j/ ±0 k 5 SQ 1280 × 960, 1/8 3 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera k JU/HI DIALJU k FIRMWARE k k 3 : Can
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    on a 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. Select [mode1] or [mode2] in the respective
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    balance you have adjusted. If you select [ALL RESET] 1) Use ac to select [YES]. 5 Auto pop up Customizing the settings/functions of your camera The built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions while in the AUTO or scene mode. This allows you to stop the built-in
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    not be reflected on the monitor. File name When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and 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.
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    bd to adjust the brightness. 5 Sleep timer After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. After the control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off. After a specific
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    . MENU[Z][W] 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. (gP. 84) Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or
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    WIDE). Use an optional underwater protector for underwater shooting. MENU[Y][JU/HI] [DIALJU]/[DIALHI] 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
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    's manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary. x Notes • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Follow the operation guide to set print reservation for a picture. 1 MENU[q][
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    4 Press the i button when you have finished. • The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears. 5 Use i to select the date and time format. [NO] [DATE] [TIME] The pictures are printed without the date and time. The pictures are printed with the shooting date. The pictures are printed with
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    the printer's manual. PictBridge 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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    cable • For details on how 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]. If you select [EASY
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    to set a print option. Follow the operation guide displayed here. Selecting the print mode Select the type of cannot change the setting. Printing [SIZE] [BORDERLESS] Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.
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    Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. [PRINT](f) Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [SINGLE PRINT]
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    OLYMPUS Master software 7 What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for pictures taken with your digital camera using the panorama function. z Updating the camera firmware For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as
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    to the camera's multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. Multi- 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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    and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions. To exit OLYMPUS Master 1 Click "Exit" on any window. • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images 1 Click "Transfer Images" on the browse
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    the camera Drag and drop it on the eject icon. 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera. x Notes • For Windows users: When you click "Unplug or Eject Hardware", is being downloaded from the camera, and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files. Close any such
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    browse window. Thumbnail Using the OLYMPUS Master software To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make ], and press i. 5 In the browse window, select "Camera", then "Update Camera/Add Display Language". • The confirmation window for updating is
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    be able to choose the new language from [W]. 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
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    8 Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking 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
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    is set low to shoot a dark subject, blurring is likely to occur if the subject moves. In addition, when the flash 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 is also effective for reducing
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    ISO sensitivity increases automatically, you can hand hold the camera and take pictures in low light situations with the flash off. Increase the [ISO] setting • Increase the a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source. If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from
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    problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times. g "Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions" (P. 99) Additional shooting tips non-Olympus card or a camera, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g "Formatting the card" (P. 100) Extending the useful life of the battery
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    , the grainier the image will appear when enlarged during display. A rough guide for selection is shown below. Make fine-adjustments of the shooting settings on it is difficult to view the monitor outdoors Getting to know your camera better The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure
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    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 images in RAW • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. You can use the RAW development function in
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    pictures and play back. No indication PICTURE 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. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image
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    to turn off automatically. Allow the internal temperature of the camera to cool before resuming operations. Close the card cover. CARD-COVER OPEN The battery is drained. Charge the battery. BATTERY EMPTY NO CONNECTION The camera is not connected to the computer or printer correctly. There is
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    focusing screen: J 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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    in the picture. Contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup instructions below. If power runs out during cleaning, the shutter will close, which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break. Keep an eye on the remaining battery power. 1 Remove the lens from the camera
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    manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash A CompactFlash is a largecapacity solid state flash the card Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be
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     TIPS When inserting cards into the two card slots: J Select the card to be used in [CF/xD] of MENU. MENU[Z][CF/xD] [CF]/[xD] Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera's power consumption varies widely with usage and
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    Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION D WB Information ISO NOISE FILTER NOISE REDUCT. 9 METERING w AF MODE P AE BKT ANTI-SHOCK * Factory default setting Setting ALL ERASE/FORMAT RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET hVIVID/
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    Playback menu Tab qm y Function EDIT < COPY ALL RESET PROTECT * Factory default setting Custom menu Tab Function ALL> SQ AUTO POP UP AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO AELMetering 7 FUNCTION AF ILLUMINAT. LIVE VIEW BOOST 8 FRAME ASSIST JU/HI * Factory default setting Setting K*/L/M/N/O OFF/ON* RAW DATA
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    REC VIEW SLEEP BACKLIT LCD USB MODE COLOR SPACE PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE FIRMWARE *1 OFF/1SEC - 20SEC (5 seconds*) OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN 8SEC k k k * Factory default setting *1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Ref. page P. 8 P. 101 P. 74 P. 75 P. 76 P.
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    l & j / g Aperture value k 3k3 k Shutter speed k 3 k Bulb shooting k 3 k F 3 k 3 k D 3 Flash shooting 3 k AUTO ! 3 k 3 k 3 k (Cannot be selected in U mode) k Flash mode !SLOW 3 k 3 k #SLOW 3 k 3 k H k 3 k #SLOW2 3 k # 3 (Cannot be selected in U mode
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    AUTO Function PASM AUTO POP UP AEL/AFL 3 AEL/AFL MEMO 3 AELMetering 3 7 FUNCTION 3 FRAME ASSIST 3 X CF/xD FILE NAME s W VIDEO OUT 8 REC VIEW SLEEP BACKLIT LCD USB MODE COLOR SPACE 3 AF ILLUMINAT. 3 LIVE VIEW BOOST PIXEL MAPPING 9 CLEANING MODE 3: Can be set k: Cannot be
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    List of record modes The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode RAW SHQ HQ SQ Number of pixels 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Compression Loss-less compression 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7
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    Names of parts Camera Eyecup gP. 44 Viewfinder gP. 110 LCD monitor gP. 114 q (Playback gP. 22 Power switch gP. 7 Arrow pad gP. 20 i button gP. 20 Information 9 Connector cover Battery compartment lock gP. 4 Battery compartment cover gP. 4 Card cover gP. 6 CF card slot gP. 6 xD-Picture Card slot gP
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    control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 43, 44 Lens attachment mark gP. 5 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 40 Hot shoe gP. 41 # (flash) button gP. 39
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    indications No. Items 1 AF frame 2 Aperture value 3 Shutter speed 4 AF confirmation mark 5 Flash 6 White balance 7 AE lock 9 8 Exposure compensation value 9 Metering mode 10 Battery check 11 Exposure mode Indication examples ( # (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging
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    11 22 13 12 20 14 15 16 17 18 Basic 14 23 Detailed No. Items 1 Battery check 2 Shutter speed Exposure compensation indicator 3 Exposure level indicator Flash intensity level indicator 4 Aperture value 5 Exposure mode 6 Exposure compensation value Date Auto bracketing 7 Noise reduction
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    No. Items Flash mode Flash intensity control Metering mode 20 AF mode AF frame Sequential shooting/Self-timer/ Remote control White balance 21 White balance compensation Color space Sharpness 22
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    12 3 4 5 19 °C/°F 6 7 18 8 17 9 16 10 15 11 14 13 12 No. Items 1 Battery check 2 Exposure mode 3 Shutter speed 4 Aperture value 5 Exposure compensation value 6 Flash 7 AF confirmation mark 8 Flash mode 9 White balance 10 Metering mode 11 Number of storable still pictures 12 Card
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    Single-frame playback information 21 20 Shooting information No. Items 1 Battery check 2 Card 3 Print reservation Number of prints 4 Protect l, &, j, / 13 Focal distance* 14 ISO 15 Metering mode 16 Flash intensity control 17 White balance compensation 18 Picture mode 19 Color space 20
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    . Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The larger the (Program) Mode"). In addition, this mode features automatic flash pop up when shooting image area does not vary greatly. See also digital ESP metering and spot metering. Color space A model
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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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    lens and uses the viewfinder to check. There is no difference between the composition to be captured and the composition viewed on the viewfinder. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera sports and stage performers. See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging
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    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 AF illuminator : The built-in flash provides light. 118 EN
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    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/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 (0.1 Ib.) BCS-1 Lithium ion charger MODEL NO. Rated input Rated
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    mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system. These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Four Thirds system
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    l65.5 × 72 mm k 52 mm Bayonet 58 mm 10 Interchangeable lenses Can be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following used will be MF. Lens, focal distance 17.5-45 range Magnification (): Calculated based on 35 mm film camera Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot be
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    paper to remove the dirt on the lens. • Always cap the lens and store it when it is not used. • Do not use organic solvents. x Notes on Shooting • Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used. 10 EN 123 Interchangeable lenses
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    SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture -
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    electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into
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    after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using
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    on the lens. • Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. • Do not touch the lens surface Olympus reserves all rights to this manual limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 accordance with the instructions, may cause OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera
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    from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories. Others Provisions of warranty 1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during
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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 not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. Olympus's sole liability under this
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    52 < CUSTOM 76 Y Custom menu 103 e Digital ESP metering 52 < EASY 76 7 FUNCTION 73 B&W FILTER 58 Backlight timer 11, 75 BACKLIT LCD 75 Battery 3, 101 BEACH&SNOW g 29 BEEP sound 8 75 Fill-in flash 38 FIREWORKS 29 FIRMWARE 77 Flash intensity control w 40 Flash mode 37 Flash off 38
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    54 J JPEG editing 65 L LANDSCAPE L 29 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT K 29 Lens 5, 121 Lithium ion battery 3, 101 Lithium ion charger 3, 101 LIVE PREVIEW 34, 73 Live view 22 LIVE VIEW BOOST 74 LOW KEY 59 M MACRO J 29 Manual flash 38 Manual focus (MF 48 Manual shooting M 33 Menu 20 METERING 52 MF
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Basic guide
Mastering the E-410
Improving your shooting skills
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Shooting guides
Shooting functions
Playback functions
Customizing the settings/functions of
your camera
Printing
Using the OLYMPUS Master software
Getting to know your camera better
Information
Interchangeable lenses
Others
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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.