EN Basic guide DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Mastering the E-410 Improving your shooting skills – Shooting guides Shooting functions Playback functions Customizing the settings / functions of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera better Information Interchangeable lenses Others ( We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
Structure 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....................6 Preparing the battery...................................... 3 Setting the date / time .....................................7 Attaching a lens to the camera........
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 Basic guide 3 Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery Lithium ion battery (BLS-1) Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx.
Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Basic guide 2 1 2 Rear cap 1 Body cap 2 3 Attaching 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). • Do not press the lens release button.
Loading the card Open the card cover and insert the card CompactFlash / Microdrive xD-Picture Card Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go. Insert the card until it is locked into place. Card access lamp CF card slot xD-Picture Card slot Removing the card • Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.
Power on Set the camera’s power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Basic guide Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator LCD monitor INFO button 2007.08.16 When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. Control panel screen Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on.
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.
2 3 Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Adjust the focus Halfway down Press the shutter button gently (halfway). AF confirmation mark Shutter button Aperture value Basic guide 2007.08.16 Shutter speed Card access lamp 4 • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder. • The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed.
When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power. If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). g “Backlight timer” (P. 69), “Sleep timer” (P.
Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-410................................................................................. 14 Describes the camera’s functions and how to operate them. How to use the mode dial...................................................................................................... 14 Easy shooting modes .......................................................................................... 14 Advanced shooting modes ...........................................................
Using commercially available flashes .................................................................. 38 Non-specified commercial flashes ....................................................................... 38 Sequential shooting / Self-timer / Remote control................................................................. 39 Setting the functions ............................................................................................ 39 Sequential shooting .........................................
Erasing images ..................................................................................................................... 62 Single-frame erase .............................................................................................. 63 All-frame erase .................................................................................................... 63 Erasing selected frames ......................................................................................
Viewing still images............................................................................................................... 80 To increase the number of languages................................................................................... 81 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master.............................. 82 8 Getting to know your camera better .........................................................
1 Mastering the E-410 How to use the mode dial 1 The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Mastering the E-410 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.
How to set the functions How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. 1 Mastering the E-410 • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 16) • Setting on the menu (gP. 17) Setting functions using the control panel screen Select an item on the control panel screen and change the setting.
Functions on the control panel screen The functions that can be set on the basic display and detailed display vary. 1 2007.08.16 1 1 2 10 9 8 Mastering the E-410 2 3 2007.08.16 10 11 9 4 5 6 7 4 5 Basic No. Basic Detailed Ref. page ISO 3 3 P. 48 WB 3 3 P. 50 White balance compensation k 3 P. 51 3 Metering mode 3 3 P. 46 4 Card 3 3 P. 93 5 Record mode 3 3 P. 45 6 AF frame 3 3 P. 42 7 Focus mode 3 3 P.
2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting will be confirmed and the control panel screen will be restored. List of direct buttons The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below. No. Direct buttons
1 Types of tabs W Sets shooting functions. X Sets shooting functions. q Sets playback functions. Y Customizes shooting functions. Z Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. Mastering the E-410 • The normal shooting screen is restored. • For the menu lists, see “Menu directory” (g P. 95). Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the control panel screen, direct buttons and menu are described as follows in this manual.
2 Press the shutter button all the way down to focus and shoot. • To focus in advance, hold down the AFL button and press the shutter button. The focus is locked when the AFL button is pressed. • The image display on the monitor freezes as the mirror goes down during focusing. The picture you just took is briefly displayed on the monitor so you can check the picture. To focus using MF Set [AF MODE] to [MF]. g “Focus mode” (P. 43) • Turn the focus ring and focus on the subject.
2 Turn the control dial to change the magnification (7x / 10x). • Pressing i cancels enlarged display operation. x Notes 1 Mastering the E-410 • If there is a high-intensity light source within the screen, the image may be displayed darker but will be recorded normally. • If the live view function is used over a long period, the temperature of the image pickup device rises causing images with high ISO sensitivity to appear noisy and unevenly colored.
2 Improving your shooting skills – Shooting guides Basic function guides Take pictures frequently to familiarize yourself with the camera. You can start off by taking pictures of your surrounding subjects like children, flowers or pets. And from the poor quality pictures you have taken, try to figure out what went wrong. The problems can often be resolved just by being more observant during shooting.
Color: White balance There are other sources of lighting like tungsten light and fluorescent light, besides the sunlight, illuminating the subject. Unlike the sunlight, these lights contain particular colors. Hence, the same white object shot under different lighting conditions turns out in different colors. Even for sunlight, the outcome differs depending on the sky conditions, shadow of trees or buildings etc.
Using white balance The color of water is different depending on whether it is a lake surrounded by forests or a tropical sea. To capture the subtle difference in color, try changing the white balance setting. It may be difficult to use auto settings to capture the subtle colors of a lake reflecting the leafy green of the trees or a sea surrounded by corals. Try changing the settings for different situations such as 5300K for sunny days and 7500K for an outdoor shaded area during sunny days.
Using exposure compensation When shooting a picture with background, select a background that will bring out the shape and color of the flower. A simple background will enhance the subject. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation toward – (minus) so that the flower stands out from the dark background.
Taking night scene pictures There are different types of night scenes, ranging from the afterglow of a sunset to city lights at night. Sunset and fireworks sceneries are also a type of night scene. Using a tripod A tripod is a must when shooting night scenes as the shutter speed is slow due to the darkness. Even when a tripod is not available, you should also place the camera on a stable ground such that it does not shake.
3 Shooting functions Scene mode When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. Unlike the mode dial’s scene mode, most functions cannot be changed. 1 Set the mode dial to g. 2 For taking a portrait-style shot. Use ac to select the scene mode. • The sample image followed by a description of the selected mode is displayed. 3 3 1 PORTRAIT • The scene menu is displayed. Press the i button.
Aperture values and shutter speeds in the 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.
Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shutter speed Aperture value • Overexposed when the shutter speed indication is blinking. Increase the aperture value (f-number). • Underexposed when the shutter speed indication is blinking. Decrease the aperture value (f-number).
Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shutter speed Aperture value AF confirmation mark • If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not been attained (underexposed). Lower the shutter speed. • If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not been attained (overexposed). Raise the shutter speed.
• The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen, showing the difference (ranging from –3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure value considered optimum by the camera. Underexposure 2007.08.
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) 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. 1 Adjust the AF frame with the subject to be focused and press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights up. Shutter button • The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder.
e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0 EV] –1.0 EV ±0 +1.0 EV Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 Number of frames: 3 Menu MENU [X] [AE BKT] [OFF] / [3F 0.3EV] / [3F 0.7EV] / [3F 1.0EV] 3 Shooting functions – Various shooting functions CANCEL Start shooting. SELECT • The shooting method varies depending on the setting of single-frame or sequential shooting. g “Sequential shooting” (P.
Flash shooting Flash mode The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF frame over the subject.
When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec. 2 seconds 2nd curtain 2 seconds 0 1st curtain 1st curtain flash fires 2nd curtain flash fires Shutter fully opens Shutter closes Slow synchronization (1st curtain) / Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW 3 Shooting functions – Various shooting functions While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction.
ISO sensitivity ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.
Using the built-in flash 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 3 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash. • The built-in flash will pop up automatically and fire in low light conditions under the following modes.
External electronic flashes (optional) 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. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash.
Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50 or FL-36. 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. Using commercially available flashes Super FP flash 2007.08.
Sequential shooting / Self-timer / Remote control Setting the functions
x Notes • Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Eyepiece cover When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder so that light does not enter the viewfinder. Attach the eyepiece cover after removing the eyecup as illustrated. The same applies when replacing with an optional eyecup.
TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed: J The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again. J The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far from the camera.
2 Use p to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the subject with the edges overlapping. d: Joins the next image to the right. b: Joins the next image to the left. a: Joins the next image to the top. c: Joins the next image to the bottom. • Shoot while changing the composition such that the subject overlaps. • The focus, exposure, etc. will be determined in the first image. • The g (warning) mark will be displayed after you have finished taking 10 shots.
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. 44), “Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)” (P. 44) S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again.
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. When the shutter button is not pressed, MF operation is available. • You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring if you have pressed the shutter button halfway and AF is confirmed. You can also fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring when the shutter button is not pressed halfway.
Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that’s best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details about record modes and number of pixels, refer to the table on “List of record modes” (g P. 100). Types of record modes Record mode allows you to select a combination of pixel count and compression rate for the images you record. An image consists of pixels (dots).
How to select the record mode Control panel screen i p: D i D Menu MENU [W] [D] [HQ] / [SQ] / [RAW+SHQ] / [RAW+HQ] / [RAW+SQ] / [RAW] / [SHQ] 3 SQ – Setting the number of pixels and compression rate Shooting functions – Exposure, image and color You can change the number of pixels and compression rate of [SQ]. This setting is reflected in the [D] setting. Menu MENU [Y] [SQ] 1) Use p to set the number of pixels.
e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function to [ESP+AF] operates the metering area with the frame in focused in AF as the center. 4 Center weighted averaging metering Metering area This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center.
Exposure compensation indicator 2007.08.16 1/3 EV • If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, red vw will be displayed on the left and right edges of the indicator. • The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0. 3 x Notes • Exposure compensation is not possible in M and g modes.
White balance – Adjusting the color tone Shade on clear day Daylight fluorescent Overcast Clear day Intense white fluorescent White fluorescent Hot white light bulb Candle frame Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is More Blue More Red rated numerically by color temperature – concept of physics, expressed using the Kelvin (K) temperature scale.
Setting the auto / preset / custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. Control panel screen i p: WB i [AUTO] / [5] / [2] / [3] / [1] / [w] / [x] / [y] / [V] / [CWB] • CWB (Custom White Balance) is set by selecting [CWB] and turn the control dial while pressing down the F (Exposure Compensation) button.
WB Compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. 1 2 3 MENU [W] [WB] Use p to select the white balance to adjust. Use p to select the color direction. R-B Red – Blue G-M Green – Magenta • You can set both color directions. Adjusting the white balance in the R-B direction Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become redder each time you press a, and bluer each time you press c.
TIPS After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed: J When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance. Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1. Picture mode You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode.
Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from two other gradation settings. HIGH KEY (H) LOW KEY (L) NORMAL : Extended bright gradations. : Extended dark gradations. : Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses. HIGH KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted. LOW KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed. 3 MENU [W] [GRADATION] • Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY].
Noise filter – Setting the noise filter level You can select the noise processing level. Use [STANDARD] for general use. [HIGH] is recommended during high sensitivity shooting. MENU [W] [NOISE FILTER] [OFF] / [LOW] / [STANDARD] / [HIGH] x Notes • When [NOISE FILTER] is set to [HIGH], sequential shooting is not available. Color space 3 This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space.
4 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. 1 Press the q (playback) button. (Singleframe playback) q button Control dial • The last recorded image appears. • The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed. The camera will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours. Turn on the camera again.
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 control dial toward G, the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16 to 25.
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.
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 or 25. 1 2 MENU [q] [m] Use p to set. [K] 1-frame display / [L] 4-frame display / [M] 9-frame display / [N] 16-frame display / [O] 25-frame display 3 4 Press the i button to start the slideshow.
Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. 1 2 3 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.
1 2 3 MENU [q] [EDIT] Use 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. • When editing other images, use bd to select the image. • For images recorded in RAW+JPEG, a selection screen will appear, asking you to edit the appropriate data. • To exit the edit mode, press the MENU button. The setting screen varies with the image data format.
Copying selected frames 1 2 3 4 Display the images you want to copy and press the i button. COPY / < button • The selected images will be shown with red frames. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. Press p to display the next images you want to copy and press the i button. After you have selected the images to copy, press the COPY / < (copy) button. Use ac to select [YES], then press i. • It is possible to copy selected frames during index display.
Protecting selected frames This function lets you protect selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 2 3 Display the images you want to protect and press the i button. • The selected images will be shown with red frames. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. • During index display, press p to select the images you want to protect and press the i button. Press p to display the next images you want to protect and press the i button.
Single-frame erase 1 2 3 Play back the image you want to erase. Press the S (erase) button. Use ac to select [YES], then press i. All-frame erase 1 2 3 S button MENU [W] [CARD SETUP] Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press i. Use ac to select [YES], then press i. 4 • All frames will be erased. Playback functions Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display.
5 Customizing the settings / functions of your camera Custom reset setting Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. However, this camera features [RESET] that restores the factory default settings and [RESET 1] and [RESET 2] that restores settings registered in advance. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET 1] and [RESET 2].
Functions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING & functions that reset to factory default settings Factory default setting PICTURE MODE GRADATION D F NOISE FILTER NOISE REDUCT. WB ISO METERING FLASH MODE w j/ SQ AUTO POP UP AEL / AFL AEL / AFL MEMO AEL Metering 7 FUNCTION AF ILLUMINAT.
AEL / AFL mode You can use the AEL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. You can use the button in the following ways. • When you want to focus on a subject and then change the composition of the photo. • When you want to set the exposure by metering an area different from where the camera is focused. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] or [mode2] in the respective focus mode.
Compensating all WB This lets you apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once. MENU [Y] [ALL>] [ALL SET] : The same compensation value applies to all WB modes. [ALL RESET] : The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all cleared at once. If you select [ALL SET] 1) Use bd to select the color direction. R-B Red – Blue / G-M Green – Magenta 2) Use ac to set compensate value. “WB Compensation” (g P. 51) • You can check the white balance you have adjusted.
File name When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. Folder name 000 OLYMP All folders Folder number (100 – 999) File name Pmdd0000.
Monitor brightness adjustment This allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor for optimal viewing. MENU [Z] [s] Use bd to adjust the brightness. Sleep timer After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. After the control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off. After a specific period of time has further passed, the camera enters sleep mode.
Changing the display language You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. MENU [Z] [W] Use ac to select the language you want to use. • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. (gP. 77) Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.
6 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. Insert the card that contains the recorded pictures into the camera. 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.
4 5 Press the i button when you have finished. • The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears. Use i to select the date and time format. [NO] [DATE] [TIME] 6 The pictures are printed without the date and time. The pictures are printed with the shooting date. The pictures are printed with the shooting time. Select [SET] and press the i button. All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1.
Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s manual. PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. STANDARD All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings.
3 Use p to select [EASY PRINT] or [CUSTOM PRINT]. If you select [EASY PRINT] • Go to “Easy printing” (P. 74). If you select [CUSTOM PRINT] • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. Go to “Custom printing” (P. 74). STORAGE CONTROL EASY PRINT x Notes • If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1. Easy printing 1 2 Use bd to display the pictures you want to print on the camera.
Setting the print paper items This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. [SIZE] [BORDERLESS] Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame. [PICS / SHEET] Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you have selected [MULTI PRINT]. Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print.
2 Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select [PRINT], then press the i. [PRINT] [CANCEL] Transfers images you print to the printer. Resets the settings. All print reservation data will be lost. If you want to keep the print reservation data and make other settings, press b. This returns you to the previous setting. • To stop and cancel printing, press the i button. [CONTINUE] [CANCEL] 6 Printing 76 EN Continues printing. Cancels printing.
7 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 equipped with USB port Installing OLYMPUS Master (Refer to the installation guide included with the OLYMPUS Master) Connecting the camera with your computer using the provided USB cable (gP. 78) Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP.
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. Multi-connector Smaller terminal Look for this mark. USB cable USB port 2 7 3 4 Terminal Set the camera’s power switch to ON. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
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 2” folder. in the “OLYMPUS Master • 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. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. 2 Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows 1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon Card access lamp . 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.
To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 USB connector. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Select [STORAGE], and press i.
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows : Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional / Vista Macintosh: Mac OS 9.0-9.
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 cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.
Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. AF frame is not focused on the subject • Use focus lock to focus the AF frame on the subject. g “If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” (P. 31) Other things instead of the subject are focused on the respective AF frames • Set P (AF frame selection) to R and focus on the center of the image. g “AF frame selection” (P.
Taking pictures without blurring There are several factors that can cause the picture to blur. The subject is too dark • Change the shutter speed to match the brightness of the subject. If the shutter speed is set low to shoot a dark subject, blurring is likely to occur if the subject moves. In addition, when the flash is turned off in g (Scene mode), the shutter speed becomes slower. Mount the camera on a tripod.
Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene In normal cases, white subjects such as snow will appear darker than usual when the picture is taken. There are several ways to capture the whiteness. • Adjust the exposure compensation toward [+]. g “Exposure compensation – Varying the image brightness” (P. 47) • Use [g] (BEACH & SNOW) in g (Scene mode) to take the picture. It is most suitable for taking pictures of the sea in a sunny day or snow-capped mountains. g “Scene mode” (P.
Additional shooting tips and information Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken The captured image will be recorded on the card. The following ways describe how to record more images. • Change the record mode. The size of an image varies with the record mode. When you are not sure of the available card capacity, change the image mode and shoot the picture. The smaller the [PIXEL COUNT] and the bigger the [COMPRESSION], the smaller the size of the image becomes.
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. 14), it changes to specific settings. • To return to the factory default settings, set [RESET] under [CUSTOM RESET SETTING]. You can select up to 2 types of settings for reset. Set various functions of the camera and register using [RESET1] or [RESET2] under [CUSTOM RESET SETTING]. g “Custom reset setting” (P.
When error messages are displayed Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Normal indication NO CARD Possible cause 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. The card is full.
Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The card cover is open. Close the card cover. The battery is drained. Charge the battery. The camera is not connected to the computer or printer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer. The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.
Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: J Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung. Monitor and viewfinder: J Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Cleaning mode – Removing dust If dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture. Contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup device physically cleaned. The image pickup device is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below. If power runs out during cleaning, the shutter will close, which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break.
9 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 xD-Picture Card A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive. You can use a Microdrive that supports CF+Type II (CompactFlash extension standard).
Formatting the card Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card. 1 2 3 MENU [W] [CARD SETUP] Use ac to select [FORMAT], then press the i button. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. • Formatting is performed.
Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP Setting ALL ERASE / FORMAT Ref. page P. 63 P. 94 RESET CUSTOM RESET SETTING RESET1 SET / RESET RESET2 SET / RESET P. 64 PICTURE MODE hVIVID / iNATURAL* / jMUTED / MONOTONE P. 52 GRADATION HIGH KEY / NORMAL* / LOW KEY P. 53 D RAW / SHQ / HQ* / SQ / RAW+SHQ / RAW+HQ / RAW+SQ P.
Playback menu Tab q Function Setting Ref. page m K* / L / M / N / O P. 58 y OFF / ON* P. 58 RAW DATA EDIT EDIT JPEG EDIT BLACK & WHITE / SEPIA / REDEYE FIX / SATURATION / Q P. 59 < SQ AUTO POP UP AEL / AFL 9 ALL SET Ref.
Setup menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page X k P. 7 CF / xD CF* / xD P. 94 FILE NAME AUTO* / RESET P. 68 s Lo –7 – 0* – Hi +7 P. 68 W *1 P. 70 VIDEO OUT *1 P. 70 REC VIEW OFF / 1SEC – 20SEC (5 seconds*) P. 68 SLEEP OFF / 1MIN* / 3MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN P. 69 BACKLIT LCD 8SEC* / 30SEC / 1MIN / HOLD P. 69 USB MODE AUTO* / STORAGE / MTP / CONTROL /
Function AUTO Functions that can be set by shooting mode P A S 3 k k Aperture value k Shutter speed il& j/ M k 3 k 3 Bulb shooting k 3 F 3 k k 3 Flash shooting Flash mode k 3 D k 3 AUTO 3 k ! 3 !SLOW #SLOW H k k 3 (Cannot be selected in U mode) 3 k 3 k 3 k 3 k 3 #SLOW2 k k k 3 k # 3 (Cannot be selected in U mode) k $ 3 CUSTOM RESET SETTING k PICTURE MODE 9 g k k 3 k 3 GRADATION 3 k NOISE REDUCT.
AUTO Function P A S il& j/ M AUTO POP UP g 3 AEL / AFL 3 k AEL / AFL MEMO 3 k AEL Metering 3 k 7 FUNCTION 3 k FRAME ASSIST 3 3 (Cannot be selected in s mode) X 3 CF / xD 3 FILE NAME 3 s 3 W 3 VIDEO OUT 3 8 3 REC VIEW 3 SLEEP 3 BACKLIT LCD 3 USB MODE 3 COLOR SPACE 3 AF ILLUMINAT.
List of record modes The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode Number of pixels RAW SHQ 3648 x 2736 HQ 3200 x 2400 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 Compression File format Loss-less compression ORF 1/2.7 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 9 Information 640 x 480 Approx. 11 Approx. 6.8 1/8 Approx. 2.2 1/2.7 Approx. 5.3 1/4 Approx. 3.7 1/8 Approx. 1.7 1/12 Approx. 1.1 1/2.7 Approx. 3.6 1/4 Approx. 2.2 1/8 Approx. 1.1 1/12 Approx. 0.7 1/2.7 Approx. 1.3 1/4 Approx. 0.
Names of parts Camera Diopter adjustment dial gP. 6 Eyecup gP. 40 Viewfinder gP. 103 AEL/AFL button gP. 48, 66 0 (Protect) button gP. 62 LCD monitor gP. 107 q (Playback) button gP. 55 u (Live view) button gP. 18 S (Erase) button gP. 63 Power switch gP. 6 MENU button gP. 17 Arrow pad gP. 17 INFO (Information display) button gP. 57 i button gP. 17 Tripod socket Battery compartment lock gP. 3 Battery compartment cover gP. 3 9 Information Card cover gP. 5 CF card slot gP.
Built-in flash gP. 36 Mode dial gP. 14 Control dial gP. 15, 16 Hot shoe gP. 37 # (flash) button gP. 36 Shutter button gP. 8
Viewfinder indications No. Items Indication examples Ref. page 1 AF frame P. 31, 42 2 Aperture value P. 26 – 29 3 Shutter speed 4 AF confirmation mark ( P. 31 P. 36 P. 49 P. 26 – 29 5 Flash # (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) 6 White balance U 7 AE lock V 8 Exposure compensation value Metering mode Battery check 11 Exposure mode 9, : (ready for use), (charging required) P, %, A, S, M P. 46 k P. 26 – 29 EN 103 9 Information 9 10 P. 48 P.
Control panel screen 1 5 7 8 2 3 4 1 24 19 6 5 7 10 11 12 8 2007.08.16 9 13 14 15 16 17 9 4 6 3 21 10 2007.08.16 22 20 18 14 Basic No. 2 23 18 Detailed Items Indication examples (ready for use), (charging required) Ref. page k Information 1 Battery check 2 Shutter speed 3 Exposure compensation indicator Exposure level indicator Flash intensity level indicator 4 Aperture value F5.6 P. 26 – 29 5 Exposure mode P, A, S, M, i, l, &, j, / P. 14, P.
No. 20 21 Items Indication examples Ref. page Flash mode H Flash intensity control # +2.0 P. 36 Metering mode e, 4, n P. 46 AF mode S-AF P. 43 AF frame P P. 42 Sequential shooting / Self-timer / Remote control j, Y2s, <0s P. 39 White balance 1, 5 P. 50 White balance compensation R+3, G-2 P. 51 Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB P. 54 P. 35 Sharpness N +2 P. 52 Contrast J +2 P. 52 Saturation T +2 P. 52 Gradation z, zH, zL P.
LCD monitor indications (during live view) 1 2 19 3 4 5 6 7 °C/ °C/°F C/°F 18 17 8 9 16 15 10 11 14 No. 9 13 12 Items 1 Battery check 2 Exposure mode Indication examples (ready for use), (charging required) P, A, S, M, i, l, &, j, / Ref. page k P. 14, P. 26 – 29 3 Shutter speed 1/250 P. 26 – 29 4 Aperture value F5.6 P. 26 – 29 5 Exposure compensation value +2.0 P. 47 6 Flash # (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) P.
LCD monitor indications (during playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO (information display) button. g “Information display” (P. 58) 1 3 2 4 1 8 2 9 10 12 5 5 11 13 14 15 16 17 6 18 19 7 21 Single-frame playback information No. 20 Shooting information Items Indication examples Ref. page (ready for use), (charging required) k 1 Battery check 2 Card [CF], [xD] P. 94 3 Print reservation Number of prints < x10 P. 71 4 Protect 9 P.
Glossary 9 Information A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the correct exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure.
EN 109 9 Information Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by splitting the image into 49 areas and metering and calculating the light levels in each area. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
9 Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. RAW Refers to raw data, data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance, sharpness, contrast, etc. This file format is for viewing and processing with our own software. You may not be able to open or process these files with other graphics software applications, and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing.
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. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio : : : : : 4/3" Live MOS sensor Approx. 11,800,000 pixels Approx. 10,000,000 pixels 17.3 mm (H) x 13.
Exposure control Metering system Metering range Exposure mode ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted averaging metering (3) Spot metering (approx.
Battery / charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight : : : : : PS-BLS1 Rechargeable Lithium ion battery DC 7.2 V 1150 mAh Approx. 500 times (vary with usage conditions) : 0 m – 40 m (32 n – 104 n) (charging) –10 m – 60 m (14 n – 140 n) (operation) –20 m – 35 m (–4 n – 95 n) (storage) : Approx. 35.5 mm (W) x 55 mm (D) x 12.8 mm (H) (1.4" x 2.2" x 0.5") : Approx. 46 g (0.
10 Interchangeable lenses Lens Usable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used, AF (auto focus) and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not work either. Four Thirds mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system.
Main Specifications Items 17.5 – 45 mm Mount 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm FOUR THIRDS mount Focal distance 17.5 – 45 mm 14 – 42 mm Max. aperture f3.5 – 5.6 f3.5 – 5.6 f4 – 5.6 63 o – 27 o 75 o – 29 o 30 o – 8.2 o 7 groups, 7 lenses 8 groups, 10 lenses 9 groups, 12 lenses Image angle Lens configuration 40 – 150 mm Multilayer film coating (partially single layered) Iris control Shooting range f3.5 – 22 f3.5 – 22 f4 – 22 0.28 m – ) 0.25 m – ) 0.
E-System Chart Standard Lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Compatible with EX-25 Extension Tube* EC-14 Tele Converter* ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45 mm 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom (only available in special kit) Compatible with EX-25 Extension Tube EC-14 Tele Converter* TF-22 Twin Flash with adapter ring 58 mm to 67 mm/72 mm ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180 mm 1:3.5-6.
Adapter Underwater Case EC-14 EX-25 Tele Converter Extension Tube MF-1 OM-Adapter VA-1 PT-E03 Angle Finder Underwater Case (only for E-410) Flash SRF-11 Ring Flash Set (incl. FC-1 / RF-11) FL-CB05 RF-11 Flash Cable FL-20 Flash FL-36 System Flash Ring Flash FL-50 System Flash FC-1 FR-1 Macro Flash Controller Flash Adapter Ring for 35/50 mm Macro FP-1*** Flash Power Grip (incl.
11 Others 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.
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.
WARNING • Keep batteries dry at all times. • To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. • Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. • 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.
LCD Monitor • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. • A strip of light may appear on the top / bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.
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Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this Warranty Certificate.
Index Symbols C F (Exposure compensation) ............................. 47 W (Language selection) ............................... 70 0 (Protect) ..................................................... 61
H Index display G ................................................ 56 Information display ...................................... 19, 57 ISO .................................................................... 48 PictBridge .......................................................... 73 PICTURE MODE ............................................... 52 PIXEL MAPPING ............................................... 92 PORTRAIT I ................................................... 26 Preset white balance .........
U UNDER WATER MACRO H ........................... 26 UNDER WATER WIDE I ............................... 26 USB MODE ....................................................... 69 V VIDEO OUT ....................................................... 70 Viewfinder .................................................... 6, 103 W WB ..................................................................... 50 WB Compensation ............................................. 51 White balance WB .................................
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