Digital Camera Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in China

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

section in this manual.

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

taking important photographs.

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

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

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

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

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

DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names

and the basic steps for shooting

and playback.

Table of Contents P. 20

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Summary of content (140 pages)

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s0016_e_oime_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Friday, February 22, 2008 9:51 AM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for shooting and playback. Table of Contents P. 20 z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual. z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 2 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Built-in flash gP. 68 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Hot shoe gP. 70 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 # (Flash) button gP. 68
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 3 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 AEL/AFL button gP. 37, 49, 84 0 (Protect) button gP. 81 u (Live view) button gP. 36 Viewfinder gP. 6 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 36 q (Playback) button gP. 74 S (Erase) button gP. 82 MENU button gP. 29 Basic guide Eyecup gP. 56 Power switch gP. 14 INFO (Information display) button gP. 28, 40, 74 Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 29, 85 i button gP. 29 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover gP. 11 Card cover gP.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 4 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 6 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Viewfinder AF target gP. 53 Aperture value gP. 43-46 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43 , 54 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 60 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 6 EN Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash gP. 66 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 7 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Super control panel Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash charging gP. 68 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48 Exposure level indicator gP. 45 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 69 Battery check gP. 6 Basic guide The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 8 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 36) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Metering mode gP. 47 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash mode gP. 66 RC mode q gP. 71 Super FP flash s gP. 71 Auto bracket t gP. 49 AE lock u gP. 49 Live view AF mode po gP. 37 Flash gP.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 9 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM LCD monitor (Playback) Record mode gP. 59 Focal length gP. 115 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.) Battery check gP. 6 Shooting mode gP. 4 Card gP. 113 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 91 Protect gP. 81 LN Basic guide You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 76) Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Exposure compensation gP.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 10 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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 Strap BCS-1 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable Instruction manual Warranty card Eyepiece cover BLS-1 Lithium ion battery OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Attaching the strap 1 2 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 11 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Preparing the battery Charging the battery BLS-1 Lithium ion battery W Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 12 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 1 2 1 2 Rear cap Body cap Attach a lens to the camera • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 13 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Loading the card Open the card cover. Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go. xD-Picture Card Open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place. Card access lamp Basic guide CompactFlash/Microdrive Card cover CF card slot W mark CompactFlash/Microdrive • Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out. Press the eject button again all the way in to eject the card.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 14 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Power on 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Power switch Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator INFO button LCD monitor AUTO 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 15 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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 MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 16 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Shooting 1 Viewfinder Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Shutter button Card access lamp 2 Adjust the focus Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Super control panel Aperture value 250 AUTO Shutter speed AF confirmation mark F5.6 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal AF target • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 17 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 36) Taking a picture while viewing the monitor 1 Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view Shutter button u button 250 F5.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 18 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back q button Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame Arrow pad Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Close-up playback Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 19 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Indications used in this manual x Notes Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. TIPS Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. g Reference pages describing details or related information.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 20 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2 Camera ......................................................................................................... 2 Mode dial...........................................................................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 21 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 3 Using live view 36 Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained. Activating live view ......................................................................................................36 Functions available during live view ............................................................36 The live view mechanism ............................................................................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 22 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras. Selecting the record mode........................................................................................... 59 Recording formats....................................................................................... 59 Selecting the record mode ......................................................................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 23 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 9 Customizing your camera 83 Describes how to customize the camera’s settings. Custom Menu 1 ...........................................................................................................83 a AF/MF .....................................................................................................................83 AF ILLUMINAT. ...........................................................................................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 24 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 10 Printing 91 Describes how to print your pictures. Print reservation (DPOF) ............................................................................................. 91 Print reservation .......................................................................................... 91 Single-frame reservation ............................................................................. 91 All-frame reservation .........................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 25 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 13 Information 113 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics................................................................................................................113 Usable cards .............................................................................................113 Formatting the card .......................................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 26 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 1 Basic camera operations There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function. 1 2 Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28 You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 27 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Using the direct buttons 1 Press the button for the function you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting Control dial 4 1 2 SELECT GO Direct menu 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 28 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Using the super control panel Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting. 1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. Control dial • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel. 1 Basic camera operations 2008. 08.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 29 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT i button GO MENU button p Arrow pad Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CANCEL MENU : Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. : Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 30 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 31 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 32 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 33 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Changing white balance The color of water in pictures appears different depending on whether it is a lake reflecting nearby trees or a seashore surrounded by a coral reef. To capture the subtle difference in color, try changing the white balance setting. Change the setting for different situations, such as by using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 34 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Using exposure compensation When shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a background as possible to bring out the shape and color of the flower. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation to – (minus) so that the flower stands out from the darker background.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 35 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Taking night scene pictures There are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at night to special light displays and firework displays. Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to capture night scenes, a tripod is required to prevent camera shake. If a tripod is not available, you should place the camera on a stable surface to prevent camera shake.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 36 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 3 Using live view Activating live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take the picture. 1 Press the u button. • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. • When [AF MODE] was set to [C-AF], it will be set automatically to [S-AF] (or [S-AF+MF] in case it was set to [C-AF+MF]).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 37 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM The live view mechanism During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 38 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. AF confirmation mark 250 F5.6 I-AF LN 38 AF target mark 3 Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] 1 Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 39 Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:11 PM [HYBRID AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 40 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. 250 F5.6 • When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on the position of the face detection frame (however, if a single AF target is selected with [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected). • With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will focus on the AF target that is closest to the face detection frame.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 41 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the comparison screen. g“Switching the information display” (P. 40) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press a to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press ac to switch the screen. 2 0.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 42 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Panorama shooting You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few images shot where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images. 250 F5.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 43 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 4 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen. Aperture value 250 F5.6 2008. 08.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 44 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM When the aperture value (f-number) is increased When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 45 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultratelephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. The aperture value is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 117). Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 46 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value: j You can set the aperture value using only the control dial. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 83) x Notes • Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 47 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 48 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in a range of ±5.0 EV.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 49 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 50 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Menu MENU [X] [AE BKT] AE BKT AE BKT OFF 3F 0.3EV 3F 0.7EV 3F 1.0EV CANCEL SELECT Start shooting. • In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed. • In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 51 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 5 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Super control panel i p: [AF MODE] Menu MENU [X] [AF MODE] j MENU button i button AF MODE 5 arge Normal S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 52 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 53 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 54 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 55 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting j Shoots at 3.5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during JPEG). • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 56 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 55). Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 57 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 55).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 58 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM x Notes • The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus. • Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken. • Zoom is not available on the remote control. Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 59 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 60 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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. 88) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 88) 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 61 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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. 119). g“Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance” (P. 61) One-touch white balance [V] 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 62 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Setting display WB Not displayed when WB is set to AUTO. OFF arge Normal Viewfinder 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. In such a case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings. WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 63 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM V Setting the one-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 64 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM The adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION] : Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened. [N: NEUTRAL] [Ye: YELLOW] [Or: ORANGE] [R: RED] [G: GREEN] [PICT.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 65 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 66 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 7 Flash shooting Flash mode setting The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 67 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec. 2 seconds 2nd curtain 2 seconds 0 1st curtain seconds 1st curtain flash fires 2nd curtain flash fires Shutter closes Shutter fully opens Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 68 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM ISO sensitivity ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 Setting method Direct button # j Super control panel i p: [FLASH MODE] # button j FLASH MODE OFF arge Normal 7 • Not all flash modes may be available depending on the shooting mode. For details refer to “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (gP. 118).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 69 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 2 Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. • 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. Flash stand-by mark Viewfinder TIPS When you do not want the flash to pop up automatically: j Set [AUTO POP UP] to [OFF]. g“AUTO POP UP” (P. 88).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 70 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 71 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM x Notes • The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. Use the Super FP flash where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 72 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 3 4 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON]. • MENU [X] [#RC MODE] [ON] • The super control panel switches to RC mode. • You can press the INFO button to switch the super control panel display. Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Flash intensity value Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 73 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Using commercially available flashes You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M. 1 2 3 4 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 74 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 8 Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 90) 1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). q button 2 Use p to select images you want to view.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 75 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 76 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 77 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100. 1 2 MENU [q] [m] Use p to set.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 78 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 79 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. [P] Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. GO [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images. [SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 80 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“CF/xD” (P. 90) Single-frame copy 1 2 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/< button. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 81 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Protecting images Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the singleframe or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the screen. 0 button To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press the 0 button.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 82 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. x Notes • When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 83 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 9 Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 8 tabs (a to h) that are divided according to the functions to be set.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 84 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Mode P A S M Setting F button + j j % (program shift) Program shift Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Program shift FNo. Aperture value Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Aperture value SHUTTER Shutter speed Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Shutter speed SHUTTER Shutter speed Aperture value FNo.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 85 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 86 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Custom Menu 1 c DISP/8/PC 8 You can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. SLEEP 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 super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 87 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM LIVE VIEW BOOST During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject. [OFF] The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 88 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM AUTO POP UP In AUTO or scene mode, the built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions. When set to [OFF], the built-in flash will not pop up automatically. Custom Menu 1 f 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.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 89 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Custom Menu 1 g RECORD/ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one frame. [JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files. [RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files. [RAW+JPEG] Erases both image file types. x Notes • This function is effective only if deleting one frame.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 90 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Custom Menu 2 CF/xD You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded. s (Monitor brightness adjustment) You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the monitor. Color temperature adjustment will affect only the LCD monitor display during playback. Use bd to switch between k (brightness) and j (color temperature), and use ac to adjust the value between [+7] - [-7].
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 91 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 10 Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 92 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 93 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 94 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual. USB cable Multi-connector 2 3 Turn on the camera.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 95 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print ALL PRINT modes are as shown below. MULTI PRINT [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the ALL INDEX card and makes one print for each PRINT ORDER picture.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 96 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. [<×] Sets the number of prints. PRINT INFO [DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. 1 [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture. DATE WITHOUT [P] Trims the picture for printing.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 97 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Flowchart Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Things to prepare • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • USB cable • Computer that fulfills the operating environment (For the required operating environment, refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation guide.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 98 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. 1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. Look for this mark.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 99 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 100 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 101 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 102 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 103 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 104 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 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. Close up on the subject using macro lens • When using macro lens to close up on the subject, it is difficult to focus with AF when the enlargement ratio of the subject is bigger.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 105 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Increase the ISO setting • Increase the value of the ISO setting. The image may become grainy. g“ISO sensitivity setting” (P. 50) The picture is too 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 106 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Taking pictures of a subject against backlight If the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exposure will be affected at the bright parts and the subject will appear darker. This is because the camera determines the exposure from the brightness of the whole screen. • Set [METERING] to [n] (spot metering) to measure the exposure of the subject in the center of the picture.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 107 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Extending the useful life of the battery Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly playing back the captured images over a long period of time • Using the live view function over a long period To save battery power, turn off the camera whenever it is not in use.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 108 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Confirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoors The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. During live view, press the INFO button repeatedly to display the histogram. The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily. How to read the histogram 1 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear mostly black.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 109 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Error codes Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Normal indication NO CARD Possible cause Insert a card or insert a different card. There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card has been set to read-only setting with the computer. Reset the card with the computer.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 110 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Viewfinder indications Monitor indication No indication PICTURE ERROR No indication No indication THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. Possible cause Corrective action The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 111 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action SETTINGS CHANGED The printer’s paper cassette has been removed or the printer has been manipulated while making settings on the camera. Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera. There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 112 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM x Notes • Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth. • Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the camera from corrosion. • Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. • Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 113 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 13 Information Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash A CompactFlash is a largecapacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. Microdrive A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 114 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Using live view.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 115 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a focal length equivalent to twice that of a 35-mm camera. This enables the design of compact telephoto lenses. A 14-50 mm Four Thirds system lens, for example, is equivalent to a 28100 mm lens for a 35-mm camera.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 116 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Main Specifications Items 17.5-45 mm 14-42 mm Mount 40-150 mm 25 mm FOUR THIRDS mount Focal length 17.5 - 45 mm 14 - 42 mm 40 - 150 mm 25 mm Max. aperture f3.5 - 5.6 f3.5 - 5.6 f4 - 5.6 f2.8 Image angle 63° - 27° 75° - 29° 30° - 8.2° 47° Lens configuration 7 groups, 7 lenses 8 groups, 10 lenses 9 groups, 12 lenses 4 groups, 5 lenses Iris control f3.5 - 22 f3.5 - 22 f4 - 22 f2.8 - 22 0.28 m - ) 0.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 117 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 118 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Shooting mode Warning display example (blinking) Status Action The subject is underexposured. • Set the shutter speed slower. • Increase the ISO sensitivity. S The subject is overexposured. • Set the shutter speed faster. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 119 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Shooting mode S M Super control panel screen display Flash mode Conditions to timing 2nd CURTAIN Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain # FULL Manual flash (FULL) # 1/4 Manual flash (1/4) # 1/16 Manual flash (1/16) # 1/64 Manual flash (1/64) Conditions to fire the flash Shutter speed restrictions Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 120 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) RAW YSF YF YN YB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB x Information 13 120 EN 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Compression Loss-less compression 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 121 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings Function Custom reset setting registration Shooting mode k 8 9 F 9 SLEEP 9 Function Custom reset setting registration
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 122 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP Setting ALL ERASE/FORMAT Ref. page P. 82 P. 113 RESET CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET P. 30 PICTURE MODE hVIVID/iNATURAL*/jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/ MONOTONE GRADATION AUTO/NORMAL*/HIGH KEY/LOW KEY P. 64 K RAW/YF/YN*/XN/WN/RAW+YF/RAW+YN/RAW+XN/ RAW+WN P.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 123 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Playback Menu Tab Function q Setting Ref. page m K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 77 y OFF/ON* P. 77 RAW DATA EDIT EDIT JPEG EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/P/ BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ SATURATION/Q P. 78 <
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 125 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 126 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Information 13 126 EN 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. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 127 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 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. RAW files are assigned an orf file extension (*.orf).
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 128 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 129 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM White balance Product type Mode setting : Image pickup device : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB, One-touch WB Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards : CF card (Compatible with Type I and II) Microdrive (Compatible with FAT 16/32) xD-Picture Card : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 130 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM 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 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging) -10 °C - 60 °C (14 °F - 140 °F) (operation) -20 °C - 35 °C (-4 °F - 95 °F) (storage) : Approx.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 131 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 132 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 133 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 134 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Lens • • • • • • • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. Do not touch the lens surface directly. Do not touch the contact points directly. Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes. The operating temperature range is -10 °C - 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within this temperature range.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 135 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 136 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 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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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 137 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM Index Symbols B w+F ........................................................... 87 8 (Beep sound) ........................................... 86 W (Language selection) ........................... 90 < CUSTOM .................................................. 86 Y Custom Menu 1 ....................................... 123 Z Custom Menu 2 ....................................... 124 < EASY ...................................................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 138 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM F F (Fine) .................................................. 59, 107 FACE DETECT g .................................. 39, 87 FILE NAME ................................................... 89 Fill-in flash # ................................................ 67 FIREWORKS ( ............................................. 5 FIRMWARE ................................................... 90 Flash intensity control w .............................
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s0016_e_00_0_unified.book Page 139 Monday, February 18, 2008 2:43 PM SF (Super Fine) ..................................... 59, 107 SHADOW ADJ .............................................. 79 SHARPNESS ................................................ 64 Shutter priority shooting S ............................ 44 Shutter speed ................................................ 43 Single AF (S-AF) ........................................... 51 Single-frame copy .........................................
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s0016_e_oime_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Friday, February 22, 2008 9:51 AM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for shooting and playback. Table of Contents P. 20 z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual. z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.