Digital Camera Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in China VS026802

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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Summary of content (156 pages)

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s0011_e_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:48 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VS026802 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Camera Hot shoe gP. 75, 77 External flash connector gP. 77 Built-in flash gP. 73 # (Flash) button gP. 72 w (Flash intensity control) button gP. 73 LIGHT button gP. 14 Control panel gP. 6, 27 WB (White balance) button gP. 63 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 46 ISO button gP. 49 MODE button gP. 40-44
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Viewfinder gP. 5 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 31 Eyepiece shutter lever gP. 58 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 q (Playback) button gP. 18, 79 AEL/AFL button gP. 47, 92 0 (Protect) button gP. 86 Basic guide Eyecup gP. 124 Main dial (j) gP. 27-30 Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 29 i button gP. 29 < button gP. 92 P (AF target) button gP. 53 Card cover gP. 13 Illumination sensor gP. 99 INFO (Information display) button gP. 32, 82 MENU button gP.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 7:29 PM Direct buttons You can set the following functions. Turn the dials while pressing the direct buttons. g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27) Shooting mode MODE White balance WB gP. 63 Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Viewfinder Spot metering area gP. 46 Basic guide AF target gP. 53 Shooting mode gP. 40-44 Aperture value gP. 40-43 Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 56 Super FP flash gP. 76 Image stabilizer gP. 60 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 62 AE lock gP. 47 Flash intensity control gP. 73 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 56 Auto bracket gP.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Control panel AF mode gP. 51 Exposure level indicator gP. 43 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46 Auto bracket gP. 48, 50, 66, 74 Metering mode gP. 45 ISO sensitivity gP. 49 Record mode gP. 61 Shooting mode gP. 40-44 White balance gP. 62, 64 Picture mode (Monotone) gP. 67 Flash mode gP. 70 Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Battery check gP. 14 Sequential shooting gP. 56 Noise reduction gP. 69 Image stabilizer gP. 60 Self-timer gP.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Super control panel Shutter speed gP. 40-43 My Mode gP. 44 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46 Exposure level indicator gP. 43 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 73 Flash charging gP. 73 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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. 31) Aperture value gP. 40-43 Metering mode gP. 45 Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Flash mode gP. 70 Home position p gP. 55 RC mode q gP. 76 Flash intensity control r gP. 74 Super FP flash s gP. 76 Auto bracket t gP. 48, 50, 66, 74 AE lock u gP. 47 Image stabilizer gP. 60 Flash gP.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM LCD monitor (Playback) Record mode gP. 61 Focal distance gP. 126 (The focal distance is displayed in 1 mm units.) Battery check gP. 14 Shooting mode gP. 40-44 Card gP. 124 Aperture value gP. 40-43 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 101 Protect gP. 86 LN Basic guide You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 82) Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Exposure compensation gP.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery USB cable Video cable Instruction manual Warranty card Attaching the strap 1 2 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2).
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Preparing the battery Charging the battery Remove the protection cap from the battery. W BLM-1 Lithium ion battery Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Basic guide 1 BCM-2 Lithium ion charger AC cable Align the battery with the arrow.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Body cap Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Rear cap 1 2 1 2 2 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Loading the card xD-Picture Card Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover. Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go (2). Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place (2). Basic guide CompactFlash/Microdrive Card cover 2 2 1 1 CF card slot xD-Picture Card slot W mark Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Power on 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Control panel LIGHT button Turns the control panel light on and off. When the camera is turned on, the battery check is displayed on the control panel.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Shooting Shutter button Viewfinder 1 Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder 2 Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder AF target Control panel Aperture value AF confirmation mark Shutter speed • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. 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. 31) Taking a picture while viewing the monitor 1 Vertical grip Shutter button Press the u (live view) button 250 F5.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 Each time you turn the main dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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. Basic guide In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the camera.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 Direct buttons .................................................................
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 21 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 3 Exposure 40 Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ........................................................................................................40 Aperture priority shooting ...............................................................
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Selecting the white balance......................................................................................... 62 Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ............................................ 63 WB compensation ....................................................................................... 64 Setting the one-touch white balance ........................................................... 65 WB bracketing ......
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM AF SENSITIVITY.........................................................................................90 P SET UP................................................................................................91 RESET LENS ..............................................................................................91 BULB FOCUSING .......................................................................................
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 24 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM i K UTILITY ............................................................................................................ 99 EXT. WB DETECT ...................................................................................... 99 Custom Menu 2 ........................................................................................................... 99 CF/xD ...............................................................................
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 25 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Error codes ................................................................................................................118 Camera maintenance ................................................................................................121 Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................121 Cleaning mode k Removing dust ............................................................
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 main dial or sub dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Using the direct buttons There are two ways to use the direct buttons. While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or sub dial. • Release the button to set the function. • Some functions are set using only the main dial (or sub dial). Sub dial Main dial 1 Basic camera operations • The three buttons next to the flash have two functions each.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM TIPS If you find it difficult to turn the dial while holding down a direct button: j The button may remain selected even after it is released. g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 94) For details on the functions that can be set with the direct buttons, refer to “Direct buttons” (gP. 4). 1 Using the super control panel Basic camera operations Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 4 Use the main dial or sub dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i button to confirm your setting. If no operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control panel is displayed. g“BUTTON TIMER” (P.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 2 Use ac to select a tab and d to set an item. METERING RC MODE 1 AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK z CANCEL SELECT Tab 3 METERING RC MODE OFF 0.0 S-AF CANCEL METERING METERING RC MODE OFF 0.0 S-AF AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK z OFF GO Use ac to select a function and d to go to the setting screen.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Using 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. Close the eyepiece shutter so the light entering through the viewfinder does not affect the exposure while shooting with live view. g“Eyepiece shutter” (P. 58) 1 • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:34 PM Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. Information display on Information display on + Ruled lines display*1 Information display on + Histogram 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 1 LN 38 38 38 Basic camera operations 250 F5.6 38 Information display off Enlarged display*2 *1 Displayed when [FRAME ASSIST] is set.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 35 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM A guide to functions for different subjects This section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on the subject. Taking landscape pictures This section describes how to take outdoor scenery pictures of forests, lakes and beaches in daylight.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 37 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Changing saturation There may be times when you cannot reproduce the desired color even when using white balance or exposure compensation. In this case, you can change the [SATURATION] setting to achieve the desired color. The [SATURATION] setting includes two levels of high and low settings. When the setting is high, a vivid color is used. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 41), “Shutter priority shooting” (P.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 38 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Changing shooting mode 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills The proper shooting method when taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you want to emphasize a single flower or capture a field of flowers. To change the focus area, set the camera to A (aperture priority shooting) mode and select the aperture value.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 39 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Changing shooting mode Night scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of the brightness in the composition is not uniform. Start by using A (aperture priority shooting) mode to take the picture. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to automatically select the shutter speed.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 40 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 3 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Direct button MODE + j [P] MODE button j • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 41 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 42 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion. A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 43 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Direct button MODE + j [M] To set the aperture value: Turn the main dial. To set the shutter speed: Turn the sub dial.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 44 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Bulb shooting You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1) or remote control cable (RM-CB1). g“Bulb shooting with the remote control” (P. 59) Direct button MODE + j [B] • “buLb” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 45 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM x Notes • To use the camera for underwater shooting, attach a commercially available underwater case. • The following functions are not available in L mode. [CUSTOM RESET]/[PICTURE MODE]/[MY MODE SETUP] Preview function The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. Press the preview button to use the preview function.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 46 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM G 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] enables metering centered around the AF target that is in focus with AF.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 47 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM • The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0. When set to 1/3 EV increments When set to 1/2 EV increments 1/3 EV 1/2 EV • If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, the indicator will blink in the viewfinder and on the control panel.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 48 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 49 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure mode Depending on the selected exposure mode, exposure is compensated in the following way: P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated: j Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 50 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Display after setting 3 Viewfinder Control panel When set to AUTO, ISO-A and the ISO value determined by the camera are displayed. For all other settings, ISO and the set value are displayed. When set to 2000 or a higher value, ISO blinks. When set to a setting other than AUTO, ISO is displayed. When set to 2000 or a higher value, ISO blinks.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 51 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 4 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 52 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM When you want to be able to shoot even if the subject is not in focus: j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 94). To not light up the AF target in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus: j The AF target in the viewfinder lights red when the subject is in focus. You can set the AF target so as not to turn on. g“AF AREA POINTER” (P.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 53 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you to fine-adjust the 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 54 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM NDynamic-single target AF mode If the camera cannot focus on the subject using the selected AF target, the camera focuses using the adjacent AF target. Selected AF target Direct button 4 Focusing and shooting functions EN k • When the button is released, the currently selected AF target lights. When M or N is set, you can select the AF target to be used at that point.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 55 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Registering an AF target mode You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting. Registering 1 In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF target position” (gP. 54), press the < button and F button at the same time. • The home position is registered at the time the buttons are pressed.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 56 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM e.g.) The camera focuses using the center AF target. AF target AF confirmation mark 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway, move to the desired composition and press the button all the way. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 58 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 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 shutter When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter to block the viewfinder so that light does not enter the viewfinder and change the exposure. Lift the eyepiece shutter lever.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 59 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 60 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Image stabilizer You can reduce the amount of camera shake that easily occurs when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification. OFF Image stabilizer is off. I.S. 1 Image stabilizer is on. I.S. 2 This is used when panning in the horizontal direction to achieve a blurred background. The horizontal image stabilizer is turned off, and only the vertical image stabilizer is activated.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 61 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 62 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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. 97) You can select X or W for the image size and select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 98) 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 63 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Custom white balance [CWB] You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 132). g“Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance” (P. 63) One-touch white balance [V1][V2][V3][V4] You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 64 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Setting display Viewfinder Color temperature WB mode • During custom white balance, the color temperature is displayed. : : : : : : : : AWB 5 2 3 1 > > > : : : : : : # V V V V Control panel TIPS When subjects that are not white appear white: j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 65 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (AmberBlue) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –. Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (GreenMagenta) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta when adjusted toward –.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 66 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 67 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 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. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 68 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings. [HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject. [AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 69 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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. When the shutter speed is slow, noise reduction is activated and the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. OFF Menu ON MENU [W] [NOISE REDUCT.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 70 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 6 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 71 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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/A mode, the flash always fires. When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 72 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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) 13 1/4 6.5 1/16 3.3 1/64 1.6 Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 73 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Built-in flash shooting 1 Press the #UP button to raise the built-in flash. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. #UP button Flash stand-by mark • The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 74 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Setting display Viewfinder Control panel TIPS To adjust the flash using only the dials: j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial). g“DIAL” (P. 91) x Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 76 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 77 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 4 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. Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. 2007. 12.16 TTL M OFF +1.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 78 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 1 2 3 4 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera. Set the shooting mode to M, then set the aperture value and shutter speed. Hot shoe cover • Set the shutter speed to 1/250 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is faster than this, commercially available flashes cannot be used. • A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images. Turn on the flash.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 79 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 7 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. 100) 1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). < button j • The last recorded image appears.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 80 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 while viewing an image. < button P 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 81 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 from 4 to 9 to 16 to 25.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 82 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 83 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 or 25. 1 2 MENU [q] [m] Use p to set.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 84 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 85 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 1 2 MENU [q] [EDIT] Use bd to select an image, then press the i button. Confirm the data format from here. • The camera recognizes the image data format. • For images recorded in RAW+JPEG, a selection screen will appear, asking you which data to edit. 3 The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the item you want to edit and do the following steps.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 86 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Copying selected frames This function lets you select multiple images and copy them all at the same time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 2 3 4 Display the images you want to copy and press the i button. COPY SELECT • 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 87 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Protecting selected frames This function lets you select multiple images and protect them all at the same time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 88 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Single-frame erase 1 2 Play back the image you want to erase and press the S button. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. S button ERASE YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 7 Playback functions 2 3 4 Display the images you want to erase and press the i button.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 89 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM All-frame erase 1 2 MENU [W] [CARD SETUP] Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button. CARD SETUP ALL ERASE FORMAT 3 CANCEL Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. SELECT GO ALL ERASE • All frames will be erased. YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO TIPS To erase immediately: j If you have set “QUICK ERASE” (gP. 98) to [ON], pressing the S button will erase an image immediately.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 90 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 8 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. AF/MF BUTTON/DIAL RELEASE/ DISP/8/PC EXP/e/ISO #CUSTOM CANCEL SELECT A DIAL C AEL/AFL MEMO D F BUTTON TIMER Use ac to select [Y], then press d.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 91 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM P SET UP Selects the operation of the dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target. [OFF] Stops after moving to the AF target on the end. [LOOP] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the opposite end of the same row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving to the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 92 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM AEL/AFL You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF mode.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 93 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM [V] Press the < button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 65) [P HOME] Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button again to switch to the original AF target mode. g“Registering an AF target mode” (P. 55) [MF] Press the < button to switch AF mode to [MF]. Press the button again to switch to the original AF mode.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 94 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM BUTTON TIMER The direct button may remain selected even after it is released. [OFF] Available only when the button is pressed. [3SEC]/[5SEC]/[8SEC] The button remains selected during the number of seconds indicated. [HOLD] The button remains selected until you press it again. • Buttons that can be set with [BUTTON TIMER] ISO, F, WB, #, w, MODE, G, AF, BKT,
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 95 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) To save battery power, after the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the monitor backlight turns off and the monitor darkens. Select from [8SEC], [30SEC], or [1MIN] for the time until the backlight turns off. [HOLD] sets the backlight to stay on. The monitor backlight turns on again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 96 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Custom Menu 1 e EXP/e/ISO EV STEP You can select the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture value, or exposure compensation value, from [1/3EV], [1/2EV], or [1EV]. ISO STEP You can select the EV step of the ISO sensitivity from [1/3EV] or [1EV]. ISO-AUTO SET You can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO].
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 97 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Custom Menu 1 g K/COLOR/WB ALL > You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once. [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. Toward A: Amber-Blue/Toward G: Green-Magenta 2) Use ac to set the compensation value.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 98 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM PIXEL COUNT You can set the pixel size for the image size [X], [W]. [Xiddle] Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 × 1200]. [Wmall] Select [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480]. Custom Menu 1 h RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the S button. [OFF] When the S button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if you want to erase the picture.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 99 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card. If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one saved on the previous card, the new card’s file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the previous card. [RESET] When a new card is inserted, folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at 0001.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 100 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM W (Changing the display language) You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. g“Using the OLYMPUS Master software” (P. 107) VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 101 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 9 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 102 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 103 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 104 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 USB 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 2 3 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 105 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Follow the operation guide displayed here. EXIT SELECT GO Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below. [PRINT] Prints selected pictures.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 106 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. [PRINT] (f) Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [SINGLE PRINT] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 107 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 10 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 108 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 USB connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. Look for this mark.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 109 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 110 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Card access lamp 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 111 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Viewing still images 1 2 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view. Thumbnail • The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged. • Click “Back” to return to the browse window.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 112 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 10 After the download procedure the camera display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [W]. Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 113 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 11 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 114 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Other things instead of the subject are in focus on the respective AF targets • Set [AF AREA] to M and focus on the selected AF target. g“AF target selection” (P. 53) 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 115 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM The picture is too grainy There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy. Increasing the ISO sensitivity • When you increase the ISO setting, noise, which appears as spots of unwanted color or unevenness in the color, can be introduced and give the picture a grainy appearance.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 116 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Image turns out too bright or too dark When taking pictures in S mode or A mode, the displayed shutter speed or aperture setting may blink. A blinking display means that the correct exposure cannot be obtained. If you take the picture as is, the picture will appear too bright or too dark. If that happens, change the aperture setting or shutter speed. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 41), “Shutter priority shooting” (P.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 117 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Selecting the optimal record mode Record modes are divided into 2 main types: RAW and JPEG. RAW records without reflecting the settings for white balance, contrast, etc. on the images themselves. JPEG records as images that reflect these settings. JPEG also compresses images to reduce the file size when recording them.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 118 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Viewing pictures on a computer Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen The size of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer settings. When the monitor setting is 1024 × 768 and you are using Internet Explorer to view a picture with an image size of 2048 × 1536 at 100%, the entire picture cannot be viewed without scrolling.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 119 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Viewfinder indications No indication Control panel indications Monitor indications No indication CARD FULL Possible cause Corrective action The card has no available memory. Print reservations and new data cannot be recorded to the card. Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC. xD-Picture Cards cannot be read or is not formatted.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 120 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Viewfinder indications Control panel indications No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication Monitor indications BATTERY EMPTY NO CONNECTION Possible cause Corrective action 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 121 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 122 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Cleaning mode k 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 123 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 12 Information Main optional accessories You can use the following Olympus accessories with this camera. Power supply HLD-4 Power battery holder Attach the power battery holder and use it as a grip for taking pictures with the camera held vertically. It enables you to use the camera for a long period of time.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 124 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Eyecups DE-P3/DE-N3 Diopter compensation eyecups These eyecups enable users to shoot without having to wear their eyeglasses regardless of whether the user is nearsighted or farsighted. To remove the optional eyecup, remove it as shown on the left. Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional).
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 125 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 126 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Using your charger abroad z The charger and AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 127 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood Storing the hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. Main Specifications Items 12 - 60 mm Mount 50 - 200 mm FOUR THIRDS mount Focal distance 12 - 60 mm Max. aperture f2.8 - 4.0 f2.8 - 3.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 128 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Can be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions. The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF. Lens, focal distance 12-60 mm 12 mm 60 mm 50-200 mm Magnification ( ): Calculated based on 35 mm film camera Shooting range Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot be brought into focus at this focal length. 21.0 cm - 25.5 cm 0.43 - 0.58× (0.86 - 1.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 129 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Shutter speed Flash timing Upper limit of synchronization timing*1 Fixed timing when flash fires*2 P 60 - 1/8000 sec. 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/250 1/60 A 60 - 1/8000 sec. 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/250 1/60 S 60 - 1/8000 sec.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 130 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Flash distance The flash distances when shooting with the built-in flash according to the ISO sensitivity/ aperture value settings are as follows. Aperture value ISO sensitivity 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 Flash distance (m) f8 f5.6 f4 f2.8 f2 f1.4 9.3 f11 f8 f5.6 f4 f2.8 f2 6.5 f16 f11 f8 f5.6 f4 f2.8 4.6 f22 f16 f11 f8 f5.6 f4 3.3 f32 f22 f16 f11 f8 f5.6 2.3 f32 f22 f16 f11 f8 1.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 131 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting mode P Viewfinder indications Control panel indications Super control Flash mode panel indications Y Conditions for Shutter firing the flash speed limit # AUTO Auto flash ! Auto flash (red-eye reduction) Fires automatically in dark/ 1/30 sec. 1st curtain backlit * 1/250 sec.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 133 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 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 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 135 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP Setting ALL ERASE/FORMAT Ref. page P. 89 P. 125 RESET CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET P. 33 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 P. 61 WB ISO NOISE REDUCT.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 136 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Playback Menu Tab q Function Setting Ref. page m K/L/M/N/O P. 83 y OFF/ON* P. 83 RAW DATA EDIT EDIT JPEG EDIT Q/SHADOW ADJ P. 84 <
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 137 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Tab Function Setting c RELEASE/j d OFF*/ON P. 94 RLS PRIORITY C OFF/ON* P. 94 Ofps 1fps/2fps/3fps*/4fps P. 94 OFF/ON* P. 94 DISP/ 8/PC OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN P. 94 BACKLIT LCD 8SEC*/30SEC/1MIN/HOLD P. 95 4 h TIMER OFF/4 h* P. 95 USB MODE AUTO*/STORAGE/MTP/CONTROL/
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 138 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Custom Menu 2 Tab Function Setting k P. 15 CF/xD CF*/xD P. 99 EDIT FILENAME Adobe RGB sRGB OFF*/A-Z/0-9 Information 138 EN P. 99 s AUTO*/-7 W VIDEO OUT *1 P. 100 *1 P. 100 REC VIEW OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20SEC (5 SEC*) P. 100 PIXEL MAPPING k P. 122 FIRMWARE k P. 100 - +7 * Factory default setting *1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. 12 Ref. page X P.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 139 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Glossary 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.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 140 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Information 12 140 EN Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed. Vignetting also refers to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens, so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the viewfinder.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 141 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM S (Shutter Priority) Mode Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. Single-lens reflex camera A camera that uses the reflective mirror to bend the light entering from the shooting lens and uses the viewfinder to check.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 142 Tuesday, September 25, 2007 4:54 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 143 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM White balance Product type Mode setting : Image pickup device and white balance sensor : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB, One-touch WB (4 settings) 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 144 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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 (14°F - 95°F) (storage) : Approx.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 145 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 146 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 147 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 148 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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. Do observe the operating temperature limit.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 149 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible Party Address : E-3 : OLYMPUS : : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 150 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 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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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 151 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM Index Symbols A .......................................................... 94 w+F ........................................................... 96 o (Image stabilizer) ..................................... 60 W (Language selection) ......................... 100 8 (Beep sound) ........................................... 94 < CUSTOM .................................................. 95 Y Custom Menu 1 .....................................
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 152 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM EDIT FILENAME ........................................... 99 EV STEP ....................................................... 96 Exposure compensation F ........................... 46 EXT. WB DETECT ........................................ 99 Eyepiece shutter ........................................... 58 F F (Fine) .................................................. 61, 117 FILE NAME ...................................................
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s0011_e_00_0_unified.book Page 153 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:46 PM S Z W (Small) ............................................... 61, 117 S-AF (single AF) ............................................ 51 S-AF+MF ....................................................... 53 SATURATION ............................................... 67 Self-timer Y .................................................. 57 Sequential shooting H l .......................... 56 Sequential shooting L O ...........................
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s0011_e_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:48 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VS026802 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.