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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide Mastering the E-510 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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    Basic guide Basic guide Attaching the strap Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 1 2 3 Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery
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    Basic guide 2 Loading the battery 2 Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover Direction indicating mark 3 1 3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock and remove the battery
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    Basic guide Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 1 1 Rear cap 2 Body cap 2 Attaching a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera Alignment mark (Red) with the alignment
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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. INFO button SSWF indicator 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 button 2 Use ac to
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    Basic guide 6 Use ac to select the date format a c 7 Press the i button i 8 Press the MENU button to exit Y/M/D EDIT FILENAME EN 9
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    guide Shooting 1 Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 2 Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. • Never remove the battery or card while the card
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    an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g "Live view" (P. 23) 1 Press the u (live view) button • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down • The picture is taken with the focus adjusted. When the camera stops operating 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 frame that is stored 10 frames back Displays
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    Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-510 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to operate them. How to use the in this manual 22 Live view...23 Switching the information display 23 Enlarged display operation 24 Ruled lines display 24 2 Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides 25
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    flashes (optional 43 Using the external electronic flash 43 Super FP flash ...44 Using commercially available flashes 44 Non-specified commercial flashes ...52 How to select the record mode 53 Setting the number of pixels and compression rate 53 Metering mode k Changing the metering system 54
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    frame erase...74 5 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 75 Describes the other different types of functions. The up...79 ; FUNCTION 79 Live view boost ...79 Customizing the control dial's function 79 My Mode setting 80 Reset lens ...80 Focus ring ...80 84 Firmware ...84 EN 15
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    pictures 97 Shooting tips ...97 Additional shooting tips and information 100 Playback tips...102 Viewing pictures on a computer 102 When error messages are displayed 103 Camera maintenance ...105 Cleaning and storing the camera 105 Cleaning mode k Removing dust 106 Pixel mapping k Checking the
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    live view 120 LCD monitor indications (during playback 121 Glossary ...122 Specifications ...125 10 Interchangeable lenses 128 Describes how to handle interchangeable lenses. Lens ...128 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 128 11 Others ...130 Describes precautions regarding the use of the camera
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    camera settings easily according to the subject. 1 Mastering the E-510 Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up camera sets. (gP. 31) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
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    ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control functions using the control panel screen 1 Mastering the E-510 Select an item on the control panel screen and button and change the setting when using live view. INFO button Power switch Control dial i
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    11 8 9 4 5 3,6,7,8 Detailed Mastering the E-510 No. Items 1 ISO WB 2 White balance Remote control Flash mode 9 Flash intensity control P. 41 P. 42 P. 61 P. 63 P. 61 P. 61 P. 61 P. 62 This camera is equipped with direct buttons where functions have been assigned and can be set quickly. 1
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    510 2 F Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation 3 P AF frame button AF frame selection P. 55 P. 49 4 o Image stabilizer button 5 u Live view button Sets image stabilizer Turns live view on or off P. 36 P. 23 6 # Flash button Pops up the flash and sets flash Operation guide
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    is displayed Function Mastering the E-510 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. 109). Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions
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    Live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject's composition while you take the picture. 1 Press the u button. Control dial • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. AEL/AFL button 1 Mastering the E-510
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    sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Replacing the lens will cause live view to stop. • The following functions are not available during live view. C-AF/AE lock/[AEL/AFL] Ruled lines display You can display the ruled lines on the LCD monitor as a guide when confirming the composition
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    Shooting guides Halfway live view to take pictures while viewing the subject on the monitor. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer. g "Holding the camera" (P. 10), "Shooting with the image stabilizer function" (P. 36) In addition to incorrect focusing and camera shake problems
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    balance k Adjusting the color tone" (P. 57) 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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    sunny days. Changing metering mode Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Depending on the depth of the water and the direction of the (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and determines the exposure. To emphasize a specific
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    the preview function to confirm the changes in the depth of field when the aperture is changed. Using live view When using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lens system, it was necessary to wait until after taking the picture to check the results of the exposure
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    focus in time to take pictures, such as during a fireworks display, set the focus mode to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. To take pictures of night scenes, turn the focus ring of the lens and check whether you can see the lights of the night scene clearly. To take pictures of a fireworks
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    . • The sample image followed by a description of the selected 1 PORTRAIT For taking a portrait-style shot. mode is displayed. 3 Press the i button. 3 • The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode. • To change the setting, press the i button again. The scene menu is displayed. Types of scene
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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. EN 31
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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 continues to blink after the aperture value
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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 's function" (P. 79) • The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type. 3 • The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60" the camera. Underexposure Overexposure 2007.08.16 Optimum
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    control (RM-1). g "Bulb shooting on the remote control" (P. 47)  TIPS The picture looks blurred: J The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended [; FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the < button automatically switches the camera to live < button view for a preview of the picture
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    the o button during live view to see the camera will vibrate for this operation, but this is not a malfunction. • A red q displayed on the monitor indicates the failure of the image stabilizer function. If you take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service
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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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    and shutter speed : Shutter speed : Aperture value : Shutter speed  TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated: J Compensate EN • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you
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    functions 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
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    "Speed synchronization" (P. 78) Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number 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
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    ) 2nd curtain #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 flash H Fill-in flash (red-eye reduction) $ Flash off k k k S #SLOW2 Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization 2nd
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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 the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If light emission is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera's light
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    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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    to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera. 4 Set the ISO value and aperture value on the camera to match the flash control mode on the flash. • Refer to the flash's manual for instructions on how to set its flash control mode. 44 EN x Notes • The flash fires each time the
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    in 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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    x Notes • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. Using the self-timer This function
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    Remote control Shooting functions k Various shooting functions 3  TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button 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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    Try your best to include the common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the subject. 1 Set the mode. g "Scene mode" (P. 30) • Live view is activated Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is not loaded in the camera. • During panorama shooting, the image
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    AF AREA Left AF frame 3 Right AF frame Control dial MENU button i button P 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. 51
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    adjusts to the focusing point. g "Focus ring" (P. 80) 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. Direct button AFControl dial Control dial Control
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    button is not pressed, MF mode is available. 3  TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: J You can set the AEL/AFL flash. MENU[Y][AF ILLUMINAT.] [OFF]/[ON] Shutter release priority Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash
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    pixel count Image with a low pixel count Image becomes clearer Number of pixels increases Application Select for the print size For smallsized print and website Number of pixels 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 , use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by
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    in the [D] setting. Menu MENU[Y][HQ] 1) Use p to set the compression rate. [1/4]/[1/8]/[1/12] MENU[Y][SQ] 1) Use p to set the number of pixels. [3200 × 2400]/[2560 × 1920]/[1600 × 1200]/ [1280 × 960]/[1024 × 768]/[640 × 480] 2) Use p to set the compression rate. [1/2.7]/[1/4]/[1/8]/[1/12] EN 53
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    weighted averaging metering : Spot metering : Spot metering Highlight control : Spot metering Shadow control MENU button i button d button 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
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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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    sensitivity to light The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera's light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low 78) However, sensitivity is fixed to ISO100, regardless of this setting, when the flash is not fired in S or M mode. Direct button ISOControl dial Control dial
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    lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This mechanism is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this
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    can be calculated with color 3 temperature and this is called correlated color temperature. The 4000K, 4500K and 6600K preset settings in this camera are correlated color temperatures, and should not be considered strictly as color temperatures. Use these settings for shooting conditions under
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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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     TIPS To apply WB bracketing to the white balance you have adjusted: J Adjust white balance 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 in sequence if there is not enough
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    of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge not available when a teleconverter or an extension tube is attached to the camera. • At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be
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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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    will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours (factory default setting). Turn on the camera again. 2 Use p to select images you want to view. You can also turn the control dial to switch to U for close-up playback. q button Control dial < button 4 INFO button p (Single
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    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 magnification being viewed. INFO button i button P button 4 Playback functions Benchmark image Operations during light box display • Pressing
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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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    Displays the frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode and file number 4 Displays the frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode, number of pixels, compression rate, date and time and file number *Histogram If the bars in the histogram are higher on the right, the image may
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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
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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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    bd to select images you want to view. Press the i button. Confirm the data format from here. RAW or SHQ, HQ, SQ (=JPEG) • The camera recognizes the image data format. • on another camera • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was originally recorded. 70 EN
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    Playback functions Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g [CF/xD] (P. 108) Single-frame copy 1 Select the desired frame and
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    Protecting images k Preventing accidental erasure Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the singleframe or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 (protect) button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed
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    frame erase 1 Play back the image you want to erase. 2 Press the S (erase) button. 4 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press i. Playback functions  TIPS To erase immediately: J If you have set [QUICK ERASE] (gP. 81) to [ON], pressing the S button will erase an image immediately. S button EN 73
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    Playback functions Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 Display the images you want to erase and press the i button. • The selected images will be shown with red frames. • To cancel your selection, press
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    press 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. For the factory default
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    LENS k k WB 3 3 LIVE VIEW BOOST 3 3 ISO 3 3 RELEASE PRIORITY S 3 3 METERING 3 3 RELEASE PRIORITY C 3 3 FLASH 3 k k k k k ISO LIMIT 3 k REC VIEW 3 k EV STEP 3 k SLEEP 3 k ALL> PIXEL MAPPING k k AELMetering 3 k CLEANING MODE k k QUICK ERASE 3 k FIRMWARE
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    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 starts Locked k k Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Modes available in the MF mode Shutter button function Mode
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    STEP] [1/3EV]/[1/2EV]/[1EV] ISO limit Customizing the settings/functions of your camera When [ISO] is set to [AUTO], you can set the maximum synchronization You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the built-in flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/60 to 1/180. MENU[Y][#X-SYNC]
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    the built-in flash from popping up automatically. MENU[Y][AUTO POP UP] [ON] : The built-in flash pops up automatically. [OFF] : The built-in flash will not camera Live view boost During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject. MENU[Y][LIVE VIEW
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    OFF]/[ON] Focus ring This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. MENU[Y][FOCUS RING] [b]/[c] Near ) Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Priority setting ) Near This allows you to customize the
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    all-frame erase or erasing selected frames, both RAW and JPEG will be erased regardless of this setting. File name When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. 5 The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer. File
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    A - Z or 0 - 9. Rec view k Checking the picture immediately after shooting This 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 period of time has further passed, the camera
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    Backlight timer To save battery power, after the control panel is displayed for a • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. g "Using the OLYMPUS Master software" (P. 91) Video output This
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    as the < button, and the < button will function as the AEL/AFL button. MENU[Z][A] [OFF]/[ON] Firmware Your product's firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of
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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] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with
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    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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    USB 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 6 PRINT]. If you select
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    to set a print option. Follow the operation guide displayed here. Selecting the print mode Select the type of you cannot change the setting. 6 [SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer Printing supports. [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a
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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 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 your computer's manual. Look for this mark. Terminal Smaller terminal USB port Multi-connector USB cable 2 Set the camera's power switch to 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 from and drop it on the eject icon. 7 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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    view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged. • Click "Back" to return to the browse window. Thumbnail Using the OLYMPUS Master software To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery select "Camera", then "Update Camera/Add Display
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    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 using
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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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    Focus the camera on a lens to close up on the subject, it is difficult to focus with AF when the enlargement ratio of the subject is bigger. Set to manual focus (MF), rotate the focus ring and focus manually. g "MF (manual focus)" (P. 50) Taking pictures in low light conditions • The built-in flash
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    hand-hold the camera and take pictures in low light situations with the flash off. Increase the 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 the light. Taking pictures with the correct color Getting to know your camera
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    not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly playing back the captured images over a long period of time • Using the live view function over a long period To save battery power, turn off the camera whenever it is not in use
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    • [SQ] with a small pixel count g "List of record modes" (P. 114) To restore functions to their settings at the time of purchase • The settings are saved even when the power is switched off. (When power is switched on in "Easy shooting modes" (P. 18), it changes to specific settings.) • To return
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    "My Mode setting" (P. 80) Playback tips Understanding the settings and other information of pictures 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 OLYMPUS Master to develop the RAW image in the camera
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    There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. Extended use of live view or sequential shooting has increased the internal temperature of the camera. Wait a moment for the camera
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    Corrective action Close the card cover. No indication No indication No indication No indication 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 no paper in the printer. Disconnect
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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 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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    auto focus repeatedly. • 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 the low battery warning being displayed. z The battery will not be fully charged at
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    Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION D WB ISO NOISE FILTER NOISE REDUCT. METERING w AF MODE P AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ANTI-SHOCK * Factory default setting Setting Ref. page ALL ERASE/FORMAT P. 74 P. 107 RESET RESET1 SET/RESET P.
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    +7 P. 78 ALL RESET 1/4 / 1/8* / 1/12 YES/NO P. 53 PIXEL COUNT COMPRESSION 3200×2400/2560×1920/ 1600×1200/1280×960*/1024×768/ 640×480 1/2.7,1/4,1/8*,1/12 P. 53 OFF/ON ON JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG* OFF/V/TEST PICTURE/MY MODE/PREVIEW*/ LIVE PREVIEW P. 42 P. 78 P. 79 P. 79 P. 77 P. 78 P. 78 P. 81 P.
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    Tab Function RESET LENS LIVE VIEW BOOST RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C 8 FRAME OFF*/A - Z/0 - 9 VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER BUTTON TIMER PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE A SHADING COMP. PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE FIRMWARE *1 OFF/1SEC - 20SEC (5 seconds*) OFF/1MIN
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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 / 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 / mode
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    LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 FRAME ASSIST 3 nLOCK X CF/xD FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME s W VIDEO OUT 8 REC VIEW SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER BUTTON TIMER PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE 3 AF ILLUMINAT. 3 LIVE VIEW BOOST A 3 SHADING COMP. 3 PIXEL
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    of record modes The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode Number of pixels Compression RAW SHQ HQ SQ 9 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Loss-less compression 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 1/4 1/8 1/12
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    Names of parts Camera Eyecup gP. 46 Viewfinder gP. 117 LCD monitor gP. 121 q ( 36 < button gP. 79 P (AF frame) button gP. 49 u (Live view) button gP. 23 Arrow pad gP. 20, 21 i button gP. 21 Battery compartment cover gP. 4 Battery compartment lock gP. 4 Card cover gP. 6 9 Card access lamp gP.
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    control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 46 Lens attachment mark gP. 5 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt 9 from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 42 Hot shoe gP. 43 # (flash) button gP. 41 j/Y/< (Sequential shooting/ Self
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    Viewfinder indications No. Items 1 AF frame 2 Aperture value 3 Shutter speed 4 AF confirmation mark 5 Flash 6 White balance 7 AE lock 8 Exposure compensation value 9 Metering mode 10 Battery check 11 Exposure mode 12 Image stabilizer Indication examples Ref. page P. 37, 49 P. 31 - 34
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    11 22 13 12 20 14 15 16 17 18 Basic 14 23 18 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 Indication examples (ready for use), (charging required) 1/250 F5
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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 Contrast Saturation Gradation 23 Record mode Pixel count 24 AF illuminator Indication
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    LCD monitor indications (during live view) 12 3 4 5 20 6 7 19 8 18 9 17 10 16 15 11 14 13 12 No. Items Indication examples Ref. page 1 Battery check (ready for use), (charging required) k 2 Exposure mode P, A, S, M, i, l, &, j, / P. 18, P. 30 - 34 3 Shutter speed 1/250
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    -frame playback information 21 20 Shooting information No. Items 1 Battery check 2 Card 3 Print reservation Number of prints 4 Protect i, 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 White
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    The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The larger In addition, this mode features automatic flash pop up when shooting in low-light best used when the brightness of the center and periphery of the image area does not vary greatly. See also digital
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    in 640 × 480 pixel count is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is also 640 × 480. If the monitor setting is 1024 × 768, the image only takes up part of the screen. P (Program) Mode Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture
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    to bend the light entering from the shooting 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 automatically enters the sleep mode if you do
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    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 lens „ Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio : 4/3" Live
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    (optional)) : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL : Hot shoe Information „ External connector USB connector/VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector) „ Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery (BLM-1) ×1 „ Dimensions/weight Dimensions
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    Battery/charger specifications BLM-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight : PS-BLM1 : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery : DC 7.2 V : 1500 mAh : Approx. 500 times (vary with usage
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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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    Specifications Items Mount Focal distance Max. aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight (excluding hood and cap) Dimensions (Max. diameter × overall length) Lens Calculated based on 35 mm film camera Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot
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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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    digital apparatus cameras are intended for sales battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories. 11 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
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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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    61 Backlight timer 11, 83 BACKLIT LCD 83 Battery 3, 108 BEACH&SNOW g 30 BLACK & Date/time setting X 8 DIAL 79 Digital ESP metering e 54 Diopter adjustment flash 40 FIREWORKS X 30 FIRMWARE 84 FL BKT 43 Flash bracketing 43 Flash intensity control w 42 Flash mode 39 Flash off 40 Flash
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    F 30 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT D 30 Lens 5, 128 Light box display 65 Lithium ion battery 3, 108 Lithium ion charger 3, 108 LIVE PREVIEW 35, 79 Live view 23 LIVE VIEW BOOST 79 LOW KEY 62 LOW KEY y 30 M MACRO z 30 Manual flash 40 Manual focus (MF 50 Manual shooting M 34 Menu 21 METERING
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    V VIDEO OUT 83 Viewfinder 7, 117 W WB 58 WB BKT 60 WB Compensation 59 White balance bracketing 60 White balance WB 57 X xD-Picture Card 6, 107 Z ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 128 138 EN
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    Memo EN 139
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    Printed in China VH964202
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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.
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