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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in China

z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”

section in this manual.

z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there

are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,

the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names

and the basic steps for shooting

and playback.

Table of Contents P. 20

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s0018_e_oime_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Monday, March 24, 2008 2:42 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for shooting and playback. Table of Contents P. 20 z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual. z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Built-in flash gP. 73 Power switch gP. 14 Hot shoe gP. 75 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 # (flash) button gP. 73 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 j/Y/< (Sequential shooting/ Self-timer/Remote control) button gP. 57-60, 92 COPY/< (Copy/Print) button gP. 86, 102 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Viewfinder gP. 6 AEL/AFL button gP. 37, 49, 90 0 (Protect) button gP. 87 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 36 q (Playback) button gP. 79 Basic guide Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 Eyecup gP. 58 o (Image stabilizer) button gP. 60 S (Erase) button gP. 88 < button gP. 91 P (AF target) button gP. 54 MENU button gP. 29 u (Live view) button gP. 36 INFO (Information display) button gP. 28, 40, 79 Arrow pad gP. 27, 29 i button gP.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Viewfinder AF target gP. 54 Image stabilizer gP. 60 Aperture value gP. 43-46 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43 , 56 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 64 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 6 EN Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash gP. 70 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Super control panel Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash charging gP. 73 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48 Exposure level indicator gP. 45 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 74 Battery check gP. 6 Basic guide The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 36) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Metering mode gP. 47 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash mode gP. 70 Home position p gP. 55 RC mode q gP. 76 Super FP flash s gP. 76 Auto bracket t gP. 50, 74 AE lock u gP. 49 Live view AF mode po gP. 37 Image stabilizer vws gP. 60 Flash gP.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM LCD monitor (Playback) Record mode gP. 62 Focal length gP. 123 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.) Battery check gP. 6 Shooting mode gP. 4 Card gP. 121 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 100 Protect gP. 87 LN Basic guide You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 82) Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Exposure compensation gP.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap BCM-2 Lithium ion charger Instruction manual USB cable Warranty card Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Eyepiece cover Attaching the strap 1 2 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2).
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Preparing the battery Charging the battery W BLM-1 Lithium ion battery Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Remove the protection cap from the battery. Basic guide 1 BCM-2 Lithium ion charger AC cable Align the battery with the arrow.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 1 2 1 2 2 Rear cap Body cap Attach a lens to the camera • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2).
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Loading the card Open the card cover. Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go. xD-Picture Card Open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place. Basic guide CompactFlash/Microdrive Card cover Card access lamp CF card slot W mark CompactFlash/Microdrive • Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out. Press the eject button again all the way in to eject the card.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Power on 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Power switch Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator INFO button LCD monitor AUTO 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Setting the date/time Basic guide Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 MENU button Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Shooting 1 Viewfinder Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Shutter button Card access lamp 2 Adjust the focus Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Super control panel Aperture value 250 AUTO Shutter speed AF confirmation mark F5.6 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal AF target • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back q button Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame Arrow pad Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Close-up playback Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Indications used in this manual x Notes Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. TIPS Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. g Reference pages describing details or related information.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2 Camera ......................................................................................................... 2 Mode dial.............................................................................
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 3 Using live view 36 Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained. Activating live view ......................................................................................................36 Functions available during live view ............................................................36 The live view mechanism ............................................................................
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 22 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Anti-shock.................................................................................................................... 60 Image stabilizer ........................................................................................................... 60 Checking the image stabilizer effect with live view .....................................
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 9 Customizing your camera 89 Describes how to customize the camera’s settings. Custom Menu 1 ...........................................................................................................89 a AF/MF .....................................................................................................................89 AF ILLUMINAT. ...........................................................................................
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 24 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM g K/COLOR/WB...................................................................................................... 95 ALL >..................................................................................................... 95 COLOR SPACE .......................................................................................... 96 SHADING COMP. ....................................................................................... 96 K SET.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 25 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................108 Downloading and saving images...............................................................108 Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................108 Viewing still images ...................................................................................................
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 26 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 1 Basic camera operations There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function. 1 2 Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28 You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 27 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Using the direct buttons 1 Press the button for the function you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting Control dial 6 7 2 1 10 8 SELECT GO Direct menu 2 4 9 5 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 28 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Using the super control panel Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting. 1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. Control dial • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel. 1 Basic camera operations 2008. 08.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 29 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION SELECT GO MENU button p Arrow pad Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CANCEL MENU : Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. : Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item. The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to the arrow pad shown below.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Resetting to the factory default settings Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2]. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2].
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 31 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking pictures of surrounding subjects, such as children, flowers and pets. If the pictures taken are not to your liking, try adjusting some of the settings below. You can take more satisfying pictures simply by familiarizing yourself with these basic camera functions.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 32 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Color k White balance Besides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such as tungsten and fluorescent lighting. These types of lighting contain particular colors; therefore, the same white object shot under different lighting has slightly different colors. Even under the same sunlight, the colors in the picture differ depending on the sky conditions, the shadows of trees or buildings, and other factors.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 33 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method varies depending on whether you are trying to capture the silence of a still scene or the dynamism of a motion scene. • To capture the depth of a forest, focus with a wider range of the image. Use A (aperture priority shooting) mode and close the aperture (increase the aperture value) as much as possible.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 34 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Taking flower pictures The proper method for taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you want to capture, for example, a single flower, a field of blooming flowers, a deep red rose, or the light color of a sweet pea. Changing white balance 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills There are many colors of flowers ranging from light to vivid ones.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 35 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Changing lenses When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, take the picture using a telephoto lens. With a telephoto lens, you take pictures in which subjects at different distances appear closer together, giving the impression of a more densely blooming flower field.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 36 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 3 Using live view Activating 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. • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. • When [AF MODE] was set to [C-AF], it will be set automatically to [S-AF] (or [S-AF+MF] in case it was set to [C-AF+MF]).
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 37 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM The live view mechanism During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 38 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. AF confirmation mark 250 F5.6 I-AF LN 38 AF target mark 3 Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] 1 Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 39 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM [HYBRID AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 40 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. 250 F5.6 • When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on the position of the face detection frame (however, if a single AF target is selected with [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected). • With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will focus on the AF target that is closest to the face detection frame.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 41 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the comparison screen. g“Switching the information display” (P. 40) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press a to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press ac to switch the screen. 2 0.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 42 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Panorama shooting You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few images shot where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images. 250 F5.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 43 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 4 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen. Aperture value 250 F5.6 2008. 08.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 44 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 45 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Set the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed. Slower shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed AF confirmation mark Shooting mode Viewfinder Faster shutter speed TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultratelephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 46 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Exposure level indicator Underexposure Overexposure 250 M F5.6 -0.3 2008. 08.16 Optimum exposure OFF arge Normal 4 Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 47 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Preview function The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the < button, it is necessary to set the function of the < button on the menu beforehand. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 91) Press the < button to use the preview function.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 48 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM J Center weighted averaging metering This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value. n Spot metering The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 49 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM • The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0. Exposure compensation indicator +2.0 When set to 1/3 EV increments 2008. 08.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 50 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 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 (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values).
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 51 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM ISO sensitivity setting The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. Direct button ISO j Super control panel i p: [ISO] Menu MENU [W] [ISO] : The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 52 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 5 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Direct button AF j Super control panel i p: [AF MODE] Menu MENU [X] [AF MODE] Setting display • You can check the settings in the viewfinder while using the AF button to make the settings.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 53 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 54 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P. 90) x Notes • If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled. AF target selection This camera has 3 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. You can select only one of the AF targets.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 55 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Registering the AF target position You can register the position of a frequently used AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting. Registering 1 When selecting an AF target, press the < button and the F button at the same time. • The home position is registered at the time the buttons are pressed. • The home position cannot be registered when operated from a menu.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 56 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 57 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting j Shoots at 3.5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during JPEG). • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 58 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 57). Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 59 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected : The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken. • When <2s is selected : The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks, and after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 60 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 46) Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 95) elapses, the shutter closes automatically. Press the T button to close the shutter. Anti-shock You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 61 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Setting the focal length By setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer function also with lenses other than Four Thirds system lenses. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is attached. 1 2 IMAGE STABILIZER Press the F button in the [IMAGE STABILIZER] screen. Use the control dial or ac to set the focal length and press i. OFF I.S. 1 I.S. 2 FOCAL LENGTH I.S.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 62 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). Recording formats JPEG For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots).
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 63 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 96) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 96) RAW+JPEG Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture. RAW Records the image in RAW data format. e.g.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 64 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Selecting the white balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten 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 is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 65 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. WB j Direct button j F button Super control panel i p: [WB] • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down the F button.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 66 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM TIPS Checking the white balance you have adjusted: j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL/AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed. Adjusting all WB mode settings at once: j See “ALL >” (gP. 95).
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 67 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions. Menu MENU [X] [WB BKT] • Use bd to select the color direction, and ac to set the EV step.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 68 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM The adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION] : Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened. [N: NEUTRAL] [Ye: YELLOW] [Or: ORANGE] [R: RED] [G: GREEN] [PICT.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 69 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 70 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 7 Flash shooting Flash mode setting 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 or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 71 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires. When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 72 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 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 GN: Guide number (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 12 1/4 6 1/16 3 1/64 1.5 Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 73 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Built-in flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject). 1 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 74 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash (“flash intensity”). It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 75 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 76 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM x Notes • The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. Use the Super FP flash where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 77 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 3 4 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON]. • MENU [X] [#RC MODE] [ON] • The super control panel switches to RC mode. • You can press the INFO button to switch the super control panel display. Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Flash intensity value Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 78 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Using commercially available flashes You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M. 1 2 3 4 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 79 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 8 Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 99) 1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). q button j < button • The last recorded image appears.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 80 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Light box display You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. 1 2 3 Press the P button during single-frame playback. MENU button • The frame being viewed is displayed on the left side of the monitor, and the next frame is displayed on the right side.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 81 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 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 dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 82 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 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 the information display is called up.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 83 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100. 1 2 MENU [q] [m] Use p to set.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 84 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. 1 2 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s manual. Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 85 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. [P] Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. GO [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images. [SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 86 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 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. 98) Single-frame copy 1 2 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/< button. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 87 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Protecting images 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 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the screen. 0 button To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press the 0 button.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 88 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. x Notes • When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 89 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 9 Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 9 tabs (a to i) that are divided according to the functions to be set.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 90 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Mode P A S M Setting F button + j j % (program shift) Program shift Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Program shift FNo. Aperture value Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Aperture value SHUTTER Shutter speed Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Shutter speed SHUTTER Shutter speed Aperture value FNo.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 91 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 92 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM j FUNCTION Other functions can be assigned to the j/Y/< button. [j/
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 93 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Custom Menu 1 c RELEASE/j RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until these operations have completed, use the setting below. You can set the release priority individually in AF mode. RLS PRIORITY S Sets release priority for S-AF mode gP. 52. RLS PRIORITY C Sets release priority for C-AF mode gP.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 94 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio. [
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 95 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM AELMetering You can set the metering mode when pressing the AEL/AFL button to lock the exposure. • [AUTO] performs metering in the mode selected under [METERING]. BULB TIMER You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting. Custom Menu 1 f # CUSTOM #X-SYNC. You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/60 to 1/180 in 1/3 EV increments.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 96 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM COLOR SPACE You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. g“FILE NAME” (P. 97) Pmdd0000.jpg P : sRGB _ : Adobe RGB [sRGB] [Adobe RGB] Standardized color space for Windows. Color space that can be set with Adobe Photoshop. SHADING COMP. In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 97 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one frame. [JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files. [RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files. [RAW+JPEG] Erases both image file types. x Notes • This function is effective only if deleting one frame.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 98 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Custom Menu 1 i K UTILITY gP. 120 CLEANING MODE CU/HI You can replace [j] (SPORT) and [/] (NIGHT+PORTRAIT) on the mode dial with [H] (UNDERWATER MACRO) and [I] (UNDERWATER WIDE). To use the camera for underwater shooting, use the optional underwater case. Custom Menu 2 X (Date/time setting) gP. 15 CF/xD You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 99 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 100 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 10 Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 101 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 5 Select the date and time format and press the i button. [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 the shooting time. NO DATE TIME 6 CANCEL Select [SET] and press the i button.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 102 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 3 4 5 6 Select [<] and press the i button. Select [KEEP] and press the i button. Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press c to set the number of prints to 0. Press the i button when you have finished. Select the date and time format and press the i button. • This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 103 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the 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 3 Turn on the camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 104 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print ALL PRINT modes are as shown below. MULTI PRINT [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the ALL INDEX card and makes one print for each PRINT ORDER picture.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 105 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. [<×] Sets the number of prints. PRINT INFO [DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. 1 [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture. DATE WITHOUT [P] Trims the picture for printing.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 106 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Flowchart Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Things to prepare • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • USB cable • Computer that fulfills the operating environment (For the required operating environment, refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation guide.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 107 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. 1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port 2 USB cable Set the camera’s power switch to ON.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 108 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Start up the OLYMPUS Master software Windows 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon folder. in the “OLYMPUS Master 2” • The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 109 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 2 Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows 1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon . 2) Click on the pop-up message. 3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window. Macintosh 1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the “Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon. 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 110 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 2 3 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s multi-connector. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 111 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 12 Shooting tips and maintenance 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 cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 112 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Other things instead of the subject are in focus on the respective AF targets • Set [AF AREA] to R and focus on the center of the image. g“AF target selection” (P. 54) The subject is moving quickly • Focus the camera on a point roughly the same distance away as the subject you want to shoot (by pressing the shutter button halfway), and then recompose your picture and wait for the subject to enter the frame.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 113 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Set the image stabilizer function • This function reduces camera shake, enabling you to hold the camera and take pictures in low light situations with the flash off. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 60) Set g (Scene mode) to [q] (DIS MODE) • As the 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 value of the ISO setting.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 114 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Taking pictures of a subject against backlight If the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exposure will be affected at the bright parts and the subject will appear darker. This is because the camera determines the exposure from the brightness of the whole screen. • Set [METERING] to [n] (spot metering) to measure the exposure of the subject in the center of the picture.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 115 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Extending the useful life of the battery Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly playing back the captured images over a long period of time • Using the live view function over a long period To save battery power, turn off the camera whenever it is not in use.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 116 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Confirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoors The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. During live view, press the INFO button repeatedly to display the histogram. The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily. How to read the histogram 1 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear mostly black.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 117 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Error codes Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Normal indication NO CARD Possible cause Insert a card or insert a different card. There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card has been set to read-only setting with the computer. Reset the card with the computer.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 118 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Viewfinder indications Monitor indication No indication PICTURE ERROR No indication No indication THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. Possible cause Corrective action 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.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 119 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action SETTINGS CHANGED The printer’s paper cassette has been removed or the printer has been manipulated while making settings on the camera. Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera. There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 120 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM x Notes • Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth. • Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the camera from corrosion. • Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. • Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 121 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 13 Information Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this 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 memory card. You can use commercially available cards. Microdrive A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 122 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Using live view.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 123 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a focal length equivalent to twice that of a 35-mm camera. This enables the design of compact telephoto lenses. A 14-50 mm Four Thirds system lens, for example, is equivalent to a 28100 mm lens for a 35-mm camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 124 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Main Specifications Items 17.5-45 mm Mount 14-42 mm 40-150 mm FOUR THIRDS mount Focal length 17.5 - 45 mm 14 - 42 mm Max. aperture f3.5 - 5.6 f3.5 - 5.6 40 - 150 mm f4 - 5.6 Image angle 63° - 27° 75° - 29° 30° - 8.2° Lens configuration 7 groups, 7 lenses 8 groups, 10 lenses 9 groups, 12 lenses Iris control f3.5 - 22 f3.5 - 22 f4 - 22 0.28 m - ) 0.25 m - ) 0.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 125 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 126 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Shooting mode Warning display example (blinking) Status Action The subject is underexposured. • Set the shutter speed slower. • Increase the ISO sensitivity. S The subject is overexposured. • Set the shutter speed faster. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light).
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 127 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Shooting mode S M Super control panel screen display Flash mode Conditions to timing 2nd CURTAIN Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain # FULL Manual flash (FULL) # 1/4 Manual flash (1/4) # 1/16 Manual flash (1/16) # 1/64 Manual flash (1/64) Conditions to fire the flash Shutter speed restrictions Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 128 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) RAW YSF YF YN YB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB x Information 13 128 EN 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Compression Loss-less compression 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 130 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP Setting ALL ERASE/FORMAT Ref. page P. 88 P. 121 RESET CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET P. 30 PICTURE MODE hVIVID/iNATURAL*/jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/ MONOTONE/CUSTOM P. 67 GRADATION AUTO/NORMAL*/HIGH KEY/LOW KEY P. 68 K RAW/YF/YN*/XN/WN/RAW+YF/RAW+YN/RAW+XN/ RAW+WN A -7 - +7, G -7 - +7 AUTO* 5 5300K P.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 131 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Playback Menu Tab Function q Setting Ref. page m K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 83 y OFF/ON* RAW DATA EDIT P. 83 EDIT JPEG EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/P/ BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ SATURATION/Q P. 84 <
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 132 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Tab Function d DISP/8/PC 8 SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER Setting LIVE VIEW BOOST OFF/ON* OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN 8SEC*/30SEC/1MIN/HOLD OFF/4 h* AUTO*/STORAGE/MTP/CONTROL/
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 133 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Custom Menu 2 Tab Function X CF/xD EDIT FILENAME s Setting k CF*/xD Adobe RGB OFF*/A-Z/0-9 sRGB j -7 - +7 k -7 - +7 *1 W *1 VIDEO OUT REC VIEW OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20SEC (5SEC*) PIXEL MAPPING k FIRMWARE k * Factory default setting *1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Ref. page P. 15 P. 98 P. 98 P. 98 P. 98 P. 99 P. 99 P. 120 P.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 134 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Information 13 134 EN Compression rate Compression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data, and compression rate denotes the amount of compression. The actual effect of the selected compression rate could vary with the content of the image. The numbers for the compression rate selected with this camera provide only a general scale for reference and are not precise measurements.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 135 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Information NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America and Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and China. Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) The number of dots (pixels) used to create an image denotes the image size. For instance, an image in 640 × 480 pixel count is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is also 640 × 480.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 136 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 137 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM White balance Product type Mode setting : Image pickup device : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB, One-touch WB Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards : CF card (Compatible with Type I and II) Microdrive (Compatible with FAT 16/32) xD-Picture Card : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 138 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 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 (varies with usage conditions) : 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) (charging) -10°C - 60°C (14°F - 140°F) (operation) -20°C - 35°C (-4°F - 95°F) (storage) : Approx.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 139 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 140 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Product Handling Precautions WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 141 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. • Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 142 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Lens • • • • • • • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. Do not touch the lens surface directly. Do not touch the contact points directly. Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes. The operating temperature range is -10 °C - 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within this temperature range.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 143 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 144 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM 3. This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring within the warranty period referred to above. (a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.) (b) Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc.
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 145 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM Index Symbols A .......................................................... 92 CU/HI ............................................... 98 w+F ........................................................... 95 8 (Beep sound) ........................................... 93 o (Image stabilizer) ..................................... 60 W (Language selection) ........................... 98 # SLOW LIMIT .............................................
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 146 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM DPOF .......................................................... 100 Dust reduction ....................................... 14, 119 E Easy printing ............................................... 103 Easy shooting modes ...................................... 4 EDIT FILENAME ........................................... 98 Enlarged display ............................................ 41 EV STEP .................................................
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s0018_e_00_0_unified.book Page 147 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:08 PM R U RAW .............................................................. 62 RAW DATA EDIT .......................................... 84 RAW+JPEG ERASE ..................................... 97 RAWK ........................................................ 91 REC VIEW ..................................................... 99 Record mode K ............................ 62, 63, 128 REDEYE FIX .................................................
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s0018_e_oime_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Monday, March 24, 2008 2:42 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for shooting and playback. Table of Contents P. 20 z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual. z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.