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E-500 ADVANCED MANUAL

1. coc S AF C AF MF F op C AF SELECT gt SS co OK 2 ME E b HE S AF MF E E C AF MF Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure FLASH MODE gt AUTO BA gt 0 0 E WS gt Oo aa SAF CH HD gt AUTO CANCEL gt MENU SELECT gt GED GOPOK Menu gt AF MODE gt Setting Ch Focus mode gt Focus mode S AF single AF shooting Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway If focusing fails release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again This mode is suitable for taking pictures of non moving subjects or subjects with limited movement 1 Press the shutter button halfway e When the focus is locked the AF mC IGE confirmation mark lights up e A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus AF 2 Press the shutter button all the way confirmation mark Simultaneous use of S AF mode and MF mode S AF MF This function allows you to fine adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S AF mode Press the shutter button halfway to use AF e When the focus is locked the AF confirmation mark lights up 2 Fine adjust the focus using the focus ring while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway 3 Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture e If the shutter button is pressed again after fine adjusting focus with the f
2. Ae aD Goes to the selected function s setting screen Some Obes functions can be set on the Ww D wt O o VG D ei E O 5 o CoH menu C 4 Selecta setting E Zen ee ee CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GO OK Setting screen 5 Press repeatedly until the menu disappears e Normal shooting screen is restored Menu operation procedures This manual shows the menu operation procedures as below Ex When setting white balance O D 0 0 Menu gt amp gt WB gt Setting NOISEREDUCTION gt OFF gt AUTO _ METERING CANCEL MENU SELECTS CEM GO OK For the menu lists refer to the menu directory IS P 183 24 2 Things to know before shooting The camera focuses automatically if you simply press the shutter button in the AUTO mode However sometimes you may come across a subject that is difficult to focus on This chapter explains how to deal with those hard to focus subjects Another important thing is to select the appropriate record mode before you start shooting Remember that depending on what you are going to do with your shots later you may find that the image looks grainy in large prints the file size is too big for e mail etc To avoid this kind of problem always check the record mode before shooting Dunoous a10jaq mouy 0 suly L re How to use card media The camera is equipped with two card slots you can use CompactFlash
3. 126 Customizing the control dial s function The control dial factory default settings are as follows P Program shooting Rotating the control dial Program shift Ps setting Rotating the control dial while holding down the 4 exposure compensation button Exposure compensation setting M Manual shooting Rotating the control dial Shutter speed setting Rotating the control dial while holding down the Bd exposure compensation button Aperture value f number setting Setting DIAL enables the following P You can set exposure compensation simply by rotating the control dial M You can set aperture value simply by rotating the control dial T Menu gt ji gt DIAL AUTO POP UP 2 Use to select P or M DIAL If you select P AELAFL 1 Use DO to set J4 AEUAFL MEMO Ps Program shift Ia AEL METERING KI Exposure compensation CANCEL MED SELECT GE Go OK If you select M 1 Use DO to set Fno Aperture setting SHUTTER Shutter speed setting 3 Press the button 127 eiawed JNOA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng oe eiawed noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng Ly I button function This lets you replace the function assigned to the H one touch WB button by registering another function Menu gt Dit LE FUNCTION FUNCTION 2 Use amp to set Loe LZ One touch white balance button One touch wb factory default setting TEST PICTURE This e
4. GN Guide number Ratio of amount of light F 36 external flash Built in flash i optional FULL 1 1 13 36 1 4 6 18 1 16 3 9 1 64 1 5 4 5 Calculate the f value on the lens using the following formula GN x ISO sensitivity Aperture f value Sistance to the subject m ISO sensitivity ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 Correction coefficient 1 0 1 4 2 0 2 8 4 0 Flash modes available in different exposure mode Flash shooting Exposure miu cal Flash mode Conditions Conditions to sie mode to timing fire the flash see display restrictions AUTO Auto flash Fires automatically in 1 30 sec Auto flash dark backlit 1 180 sec red eye reduction 1st curtain conditions P ge 60 sec g Fill in flash Always fires Ce A Flash off o Slow synchronization slow red eye reduction d 1st curtain ow synchronization A SLOW 1st curtain Se Fires w2 SLOW2 Ser 2nd curtain automatically in dark backlit 1 Ze FULL Manual flash FULL conditions 60 sec Z 1 4 Manual flash 1 4 EES 1 16 Manual flash 1 16 51 64 Manual flash 1 64 fst curtain g Fill in flash Fill in flash Always fires red eye reduction Flash off z S Fill in flash g SLOW2 Slow synchronization 2nd curtain 2nd curtain FULL Manual flash FULL l Always fires ae g 1 4 Manual flash 1 4 SS
5. 5 Use to select one of the following date formats Y M D Year Month Day M D Y Month Day Year D M Y Day Month Year Then press E 00 00 e The following steps show the procedure used CANCEL EM SELECT E1 CAE when the date and time settings are set to Y 0 mT n M D 2005 01 01 LH Y _ M D Use D amp O to set the year then press f to A move to the month setting C2 2006 01 01 e To return to the previous setting press K 8 OO 00 CANCEL Mend SELECT gt C GOPOK e The first two digits of the year are fixed Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set e The time is displayed in the 24 hour format For example 2 p m will be displayed as 14 00 Press the Gi button e For a more accurate setting press when the time signal hits 00 seconds The clock starts when you press the button e The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day The settings will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed Before taking important pictures check that the date and time settings are correct 138 9 Printing Let s print your shots You can print your images at photo labs or on your own printer If you print at photo labs you ll find the print reservation function helpful Print reservation allows you to
6. If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ree Page Turning the camera s power off does not reset the stored settings This camera retains the Turning the camera s power off does not reset P 118 saved settings after the the saved settings camera s power is turned off Set CUSTOM RESET SETTING to RESET then turn off the camera The picture is out of focus The subject is too close Move back to the closest focusing distance for the lens and take the picture Subjects are difficult to Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the P 27 focus on AF does not subject and then shoot P 73 work properly The subject is dark Set AF ILLUMINATOR to ON in the menu and P 75 raise the flash There is condensation in Turn off the camera s power and wait until the the lens or viewfinder camera is dry The picture is blurred A subject unsuited to AF Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the P 27 was taken subject and then shoot P 73 The camera moved when Camera vibrations will result in a blurred picture the shutter button was Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter pressed button gently When a telephoto lens is used special care is needed ISO is set to auto in a dark The camera is more likely to move with slower P 50 environment shutter speeds Use the flash or set a higher ISO P 82 sensitivity The use of a tripod is also recommended
7. Jojo pue abew ainsodxy o AE bracketing I How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure mode Depending on the selected exposure mode exposure is compensated in the following way AUTO mode P mode A mode S mode M mode TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated gt Compensate the exposure value then use the AE bracketing feature AE bracketing is applied to the exposure value you have compensated Exposure compensation value you have adjusted Aperture value and shutter speed Aperture value and shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed Dn E E H no 4 BENENNEN Exposure compensation value you have adjusted e During sequential shooting if the battery check blinks due to low battery the 84 camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains White balance Adjusting the color tone Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions For instance when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each With a digital camera white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor This mechanism is called white balance There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera Auto white bala
8. Easy shooting modes AUTO Aa A ze Xs Advanced shooting modes P A S M AUTO is recommended for normal shooting conditions The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel screen When the camera is set to RAJA the scene menu is displayed Control panel screen Viewfinder aro ISO WB G 0 sac a m sRGB SAF O en 0 4 0 0 0 Z Shutter speed indication If the selected shutter speed is less than 1 second only its denominator will be displayed such as 250 for 1 250 sec and if more than 1 second a double quote mark will be displayed such as 2 for 2 sec 33 SUOI IPUOD Huljooyus 104 pow YH ou Huljoajas ke Easy shooting modes When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting situations Creative modes 1 N SUOI IPUOD Huljooyus 104 pow yp ou Huljoajas vi 3 Press the shutter button all the way 34 Set the mode dial to the mode you want to use AUTO Full auto shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness In low light conditions the flash automatically pops up and fires AUTO is recommended for normal shooting conditions Q Portrait A Landscape d Macro Ss Sport We Night scene Portrait Jeqq 15 different scene modes are available
9. 114 Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images You can select either single frame erase which erases only the currently displayed image or all frame erase which erases all the images stored on the card e Protected images cannot be erased Cancel protected images then erase them e Once erased images cannot be restored IS Protecting images Preventing accidental erasure P 114 Single frame erase Ke 1 Play back the image you want to erase 2 Press the i erase button 3 Use DO to select YES Press the button TIPS To erase immediately gt If you have set QUICK ERASE I if ERASE CF P 130 to ON pressing the 7 button will erase an image immediately ZS button YES NO CANCEL MEN SELECT Seet Jet All frame erase lt a T Menu amp CARD SETUP 2 Use i to select ALL ERASE Press CARD SETUP ICF the Gei button ALL ERASE FORMAT CANCEL MEN SELECT gt GO OK gt yoeqheld E Erasing images 3 Use DO to select YES Press the button e All frames will be erased YES e ALL ERASEICF NO CANCEL Mend SELECT gt GO OK Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected pictures at one time during index display You can select multiple images to erase during single frame playback 1 Bring up the index display VS P 101 2 Use Q to select the images y
10. EDIT FILENAME ICH VIDEO OUT wu REC VIEW 5 h O 3 D Gg O 5 SLEEP 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER REA S STATS S A S S EE EK EE SCREEN v Available Not available 188 Available functions by shooting mode MNA amp Function N CN AUTO U gt CTL PANEL COLOR PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP PIXEL MAPPING Sl Ze Sy x A SS CLEANING MODE v Available Not available h O 3 D m O 5 189 UONJEWIOJU E Names of parts Camera AEL AFL button I amp P 81 Viewfinder O n Protect button IS P 114 IHN Remote control Self timer Diopter adjustment dial Drive button Is P 62 P 63 P 65 2 Copy Print button 4 Flash switch US P 55 P 113 P 147 EJ One touch WB button f mmm I P 47 P 90 P 128 R button K eg bel AF frame P 98 y o selection button VS P 69 WB White balance i9 Erase button IB P 115 button I P 87 MENU butt AF Focus mode I P 23 8 button I P 70 INFO Information button I P 23 display button FS P 103 E Metering button ISO button I P 82 Monitor ES P 77 Card access lamp VS P 28 ss P 20 P 193 P 194 Arrow pad Ek P 23 CF card slot xD card slot Multi connector IS P 146 P 159 Eject button Connector cover Card cov
11. T Menu 1 gt ISO BOOST ISOSTEP 2 Use CH to set o ISO BOOST Ger OFF ON NF ON e ISOLIMIT ON NF 3 Press the button 11 EV STEP ON 72 ALL wey CANCEL MEN SELECT s Ter O Notes e When ISO BOOST is set to ON NF shooting time will be longer than usual This allows you to set the maximum ISO to avoid image blur in bright environments Menu gt il gt ISO LIMIT 2 8 o ISOSTEP OFF Use t to set opooet FI OFF 100 200 400 800 e ISOLIMIT lt 200 3 Press the button D EVSTEP Sl GG ALLES 800 Sie Mend SELECT GE GO OK CH d rr O 3 H 5 er gt D o D rr z 5 To o h z 5 O e O 5 o o h lt o E o D 3 D e 124 Compensating all WB This lets you apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once Menu gt 71 gt ALL WEI o ISOSTEP 2 Use to set el ISO BOOST ALL SET The same compensation value Epa Ses El applies to all WB modes M EV STEP ALL SET ALL RESET The WB compensation value x settings applied to each WB Is ALL ey E mode are all cleared at once CANCEL We SELECT gt K GOPOK Press the Gi button P Q Do the following steps depending on the setting you want If you select ALL SET 1 Use Q to select the color direction R B Red Blue GM Green Magenta 2 Use DO to set compensate value VS WB Compensat
12. an Focal Focus distance adjustment Working distance Magnification Calculated based on 35 mm film camera Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot be brought into focus at Fb this focal length 15 1cm 15 9cm 28mm MF 5 9in 6 3in 0 89X 1 16X 1 78X 2 32X 18 4cm 22 4cm 45mm MF 7 2in 8 9in 0 57X 0 91X 1 14X 1 82X QO Notes on Shooting wh souoeea22v Mae 212 e When shooting with the forcal length at 17 5 mm 17 mm is displayed on the monitor E Nomenclature Rear cap Filter mount thread Zoom ring Focus ring Mount index Electrical contacts Front cap SECON SECO ROMS Main Specifications Mount Focal distance Max aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight Dimensions Filter mount thread diameter ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses fo Hold down the exterior part of the filter mount thread when mounting the filter on the lens Four Thirds Mount 17 5 45mm 13 5 5 6 63 27 7 groups 7 lenses 3 5 f22 0 28m 1 2ft infinite AF MF switching 210g 7 402 excluding cap Max dia bh 71 x Overall length 70 0 mm 2 8in 52mm 213 S llOSS 29Y D FTES E 56 bal AF frame selection ceceeeeeeeeeeees 69 m Beep Sound ccecrsce ocelot dee ice dene 133 eil C
13. fo D O e 3 c D 164 Printing images The print menus include menus such as Photo Index Postcard Calendar etc The examples in the instructions below are taken from the Photo menu 1 Click amp Print Images at Home in the OLYMPUS Master main menu e The print menu appears a 2 Click amp Photo z e e The photo print window appears 3 Click Settings on the photo print window Pits e The printer setting dialog box appears Make Pape printer settings as required 4 Select the layout and size of the image tOo s print e To print images with the date or date and Ka time check off Print Date then select Date i m or Date amp Time a 8 WI my 5 Select the thumbnail of the image you aasman mene want to print then click the Add button _ ps e The selected image is previewed on the of layout Ri gI 6 Set the number of images to print ski Z Click the Print button KS e Clicking Menu in the photo print window returns to the main menu 165 Ja Ndwod e o s Hew Hulwaysuesy Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master The following operating systems are comp
14. 1st curtain 1 16 Manual flash 1 16 31 64 Manual flash 1 64 1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode it detects backlight before emitting light I amp Super FP flash P 60 2 In Se mode AUTO and are not available 53 S mi O E VU V gt O O gt Q h E gt OH G O VU Flash shooting Setting the flash mode 1 gt lt 0 Flash mode gt 2 Use the control dial to set When set toP A Q Aa amp s AUTO gt SLOW ZSLOW ESLOW2 5410 When set to S M SFULL 1 4 4116 41 64 51 4 FSLow2 SELECT gt 7 Set OK 3 Press the button Viewfinder H Auto flash Red eye reduction flash Slow synchronization 1st curtain Slow synchronization 2nd curtain Flash off Ki D Vi D suoljounj Bupoous snollen fN Lo ki DC Lo r Ki D ki me gt ke Du Menu setting procedure o i Sy gt AF MODE gt S AF _ EJ gt AUTO CANCEL MENO SELECT CEJ GO OK Menu gt amp gt FLASH MODE gt Setting 54 Flash shooting Using the built in flash If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect Whether or not this occurs depends on lens type and shooting conditions such as distance to the subject 1 Set the power switch to ON Press flash switch
15. CANCEL MENS SELECTS CEY GO OK KOCH CWB gt Menu ID gt WB gt CWB 89 10j09 pue abew ainsodxy kl J0j09 pue afew ainsodxy o White balance Adjusting the color tone 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 This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures Point the camera at a sheet of white paper e Position the paper so that it fills the viewfinder Make sure there are no shadows While holding down the LI one touch WB button press the shutter button e The screen appears Press the button e The white balance is registered e The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as a preset WB setting Turning the power off does not erase the data Lighting used for shooting N Go TIPS After pressing the shutter button WB NG RETRY is displayed gt 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
16. FLASH MODE Auto flash 1 v vi Gel C vi vi AF S AF v vi HA AUTO v v AE BKT OFF v vi WB BKT OFF v vi FL BKT OFF v vi MF BKT OFF v vi ANTI SHOCK OFF Vv Playback mode AR no aroraa ISO STEP 1 3EV Vv ISO BOOST OFF Vv ISO LIMIT OFF Vv SS EV STEP 1 3EV Vv z AL UW 0 HQ 1 8 Vv SQ 1280 x 960 1 8 v MANUAL FLASH OFF Vv 77 td OFF e e X SYNC 1 180 7 e AUTO POP UP ON Vv DIAL Ps 1 vi AEL AFL mode1 2 vi AEL AFL MEMO OFF Vv 2 119 CH m er O 3 N 5 er zj D o D ma z 5 To o h 5 O a O 5 o o h lt o E o D 3 D e CH d rr O 3 N 5 rr gt D o D rb z 5 To o h 5 O a O 5 a o h lt o E o D 3 D e Custom reset setting Function Factory default setting Custom reset setting registration My Mode registration Synchoronized with PEE METERING metering mode f 7 QUICK ERASE OFF v RAW JPEG ERASE RAW JPEG v H FUNCTION H v MY MODE SETUP v D FOCUS RING v AF ILLUMINATOR ON v v RESET LENS ON RELEASE PRIORITY S OFF v v RELEASE PRIORITY C ON v v D 2005 01 01 00 00 CF xD CF v FILE NAME AUTO EDIT FILENAME OFF ere 0 Qs ENGLISH v VIDEO OUT 3 will ON vi REC VIEW OFF v SLEEP 1 MIN v 4h TIMER 4h BUTTON TIMER 3
17. NEUTRAL Creates a normal black and white image S SEPIA Sepia B BLUE Blue P PURPLE Purple G GREEN Green 4 Press the button e Your adjustment is saved 93 10j09 pue ew ainsodxy kl J0j09 pue abew ainsodxy o Gradation Two types of gradation are available HIGH KEY Extended bright gradations LOW KEY Extended dark gradations HIGH KEY LOW KEY Suitable for a subject that is Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted mostly shadowed 7 Menu gt DI gt GRADATION o ene 2 Use to set ER CUSTOM RESETSETTNG PICTUREMODE HIGHKEY HIGH KEY NORMAL LOW KEY OE NORMAL e Use NORMAL mode for general uses M1 NORMAL CH LOW KEY Oh Notes e Contrast adjustment does not work when set to HIGH KEY or LOW KEY Shading compensation In some cases the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image This function is especially useful when a wide angle lens is used Menu gt 2 gt SHADING COMP WE COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP lt 2 D PIXEL MAPPING ON 2 CLEANING MODE CANCEL MENU SELECT GOPOK o 2 Use amp to select OFF or ON P 3 Press the button A e This function is not available when a tele converter or inner tube extension is attached to the camera e At higher ISO settings
18. display the menu 2 Click Eject on the menu Open Explore Find Copy Disk Sharing Format Create Shortcut Properties Windows Me 2000 XP 1 In the System Tray click the Remove Hardware icon 5 2 Click on the pop up message 3 Click OK on the Safe to Remove Hardware window Ja Ndwod e o sobew Hulajsuesy EI Viewing still images Macintosh 1 The frash icon changes to the eject icon when the Untitled or NO NAME icon on the desktop is dragged Drag and drop it on the eject icon 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera e For Windows Me 2000 XP users When you click Unplug or Eject Hardware a warning message may be displayed In such case make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files Close any such applications and click Unplug or Eject Hardware again and then remove the cable Viewing still images 1 Click m Browse Images in the OLYMPUS main menu e The Browse window appears 2 Double click the thumbnail of the image Thumbnail you want to view erte SES sei oe Te od SS sch D oe SL za kd a ZE beak kl e The screen switches to the View mode enlarging the image e Clicking the Menu in the Browse window returns to the main menu HIITITE el D a D gt c 3 D D KA
19. displayed e This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up Only image Information 1 Information 2 H GH E Histogram S Overal information x in ch elt FC 1 0100 ES d i WB AUTO R 0 G 0 T D RGB Flint AR Shadow display Highlight display Histogram 103 Information display Information 1 Frame number print reservation protect record mode number of pixels and file number Information 2 Frame number print reservation protect record mode compression date and time and file number D Histogram Shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images Checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for subsequent shots Record mode is also displayed yoeqheld Histogram How to use the histogram display The histogram display enables you to check the brightest highlights and darkest shadows which may result in a poor image If the bars in the histogram are higher towards the right the image GEES SI USOT may be too bright If the bars are higher on the Distribution of left the image may be too dark Compensate the brightness exposure or shoot again Dark Bright H maail i alle Sa 104 Information display Highlight display The overexposed highlighted parts of the recorded image blink Record mode is also displayed Shadow display The underexposed shado
20. ema Zug Si zu HQ ICF at Normal olojojo NI d 2 Each time the INFO button is pressed the display changes as follows ira yee ee yn Di 2005 01 01 ISO WB 2 S0 WB AA are ee GEO E Me Me VIVID sRGB p Lamm Bun r SAF O 0 Set 7 0 0 EEA HQ ICF Ef 326482448 OCF Efe Normal Detailed Off How to make function settings This camera features a wide variety of shooting functions designed to suit a variety of different shooting conditions You can also customize settings to make the camera easier for you to use There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera Setting using direct buttons Setting on the control panel screen Setting on the menu By mastering these operating methods you ll be able to make good use of the camera s versatile functions Available functions differ depending on the shooting mode 20 Control panel screen and function settings Setting using direct buttons 7 Press the button for the function you want to set direct button e The direct menu is displayed Ex When setting white balance WB AUTO ae oA LI D 2 O o VG D 9 E O 5 o d 84 en Gs tJ CWB 2000K SELECT gt eek lei Direct menu 2 Use the control dial gt to set e If you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds Button timer IS P 136 the control panel s
21. long time Otherwise battery leakage or overheating may cause a fire or injury Handling and storage precautions Camera To protect the high precision technology contained in this product never leave the camera in the places listed below no matter if in use or storage e Places where temperatures and or humidity are high or go through extreme changes Direct sunlight beaches locked cars or near other heat sources stove radiator etc or humidifiers In sandy or dusty environments Near flammable items or explosives In wet places such as bathrooms or in the rain In places subject to strong vibrations Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun This may cause lens damage color failure ghosting on the CCD or may possibly start a fire Condensation may form inside the camera when there is a sudden extreme change in temperature such as when moving from indoors to outdoors Acclimatize the camera to the temperature e g by putting the camera into a plastic bag before use if the camera has not been used for a long time mold may form or the camera may malfunction Before using the camera check that the camera works properly Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses Remember to attach the cap when removing the lens 14 Safety precautions Do not place the camera near anything that co
22. originals as recommended by the manufacturer Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire electrical shock or create other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of servicing or repairs ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order Handling the Camera A DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol serious injury or death may result If the product is used without observing the information given A WARNING under this symbol injury or death may result If the product is used without observing the information given AN CAUTION under this symbol minor personal injury damage to the equipment or the loss of valuable data may result A WARNING o Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases A fire or explosion may result Do not use the flash on people infants small children etc at close range When you fire the flash 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 11 Safety precautions Keep young children and infants away from the camera If not the following dangerous situations may occur e Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords causing strangulation If this happens follow the doctor s instructions e Accidentally swall
23. suoi ipuo gt Dunpoous 104 pow ypu ay Hulosajas ke SUOI IPUOD Huljooyus 104 pow YH ou Huljoajas wo Advanced shooting modes If the difference between the currently set exposure and the optimum exposure is outside the range of available indicator levels or BD will blink on the left or right end of the exposure level indicator GC v dddhd MT Mk Underexposure Din ef EYS ET ee feefl ee gta d hb 5 Overexposure Elnconecneoneotooneemis Optimum exposure 3 Take the picture All the way down Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds of 30 or more seconds noise may appear on screen or the image may be overly bright in the top left part of the screen These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the CCD that are not normally exposed to light resulting in a rise in temperature in the CCD or CCD drive circuit This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in an environment exposed to heat The NOISE REDUCTION function helps reduce this noise IS Noise reduction P 95 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 up to 8 minutes Set the shutter speed to bulb in the M mode Bulb shooting can also be done using the optional remote control RM 1 IS Bulb shooting on the remote control P 67 TIPS The picture looks blurred gt The possibility o
24. the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the camera and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only the OLYMPUS supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers PC Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate 15 i Safety precautions Legal and other notices Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or benefit ex
25. 2STEP Number of frames U 7F 1STEP 2 frames taken with the focal point eet geg E eet ei shifted forward from the one you set manually and 2 frames with the focal point shifted backward Total 5 frames 3 frames taken with the focal point shifted forward from the one you set manually and 3 frames with the focal point shifted backward Total 7 frames Press the Gi button Use MF to adjust the focus then press the shutter button to take the picture e When the shutter button is pressed all the way the camera shoots frames sequentially the frame with the manually set focal point the frame with the focal point shifted backward and the frame with the focal point shifted forward e The number of frames with the focal point shifted back or forward from the manually set focal point may differ depending on the lens and shooting conditions e If the subject is not in the center of the frame or has lower contrast than its surroundings an excessive number of frames may be shot with the focal point shifted backward or forward e To use MF BKT stabilize the camera on a tripod or similar device etc AF illuminator The built in flash can function as an AF illuminator This helps with focusing in low light conditions in the AF mode T Menu gt 71 gt AF ILLUMINATOR o AFILLUMNATOR AR 2 Use Ch to select ON or OFF RESET LENS ON 3 Press the button PRIORITY S z RELEASE 1 PRIORITY C DG CANCEL MENU SELECT
26. BLACK amp WHITE SEPIA RAW editing is based on the REDEYE FIX SATURATION camera s current settings Set the camera to suit your preferences before shooting SEPIA cs P 111 REDEYE FIX cs P 111 SATURATION cs P 111 ES IS P 112 yoeqheld E RAW data edit 1 Use DO to select YES 2 Press the button e To edit another image use HE to select the desired image e To complete editing press the MENU button BLACK amp WHITE 1 Use DO to select BLACK amp WHITE Press the button 2 Use DO to select YES Press the button e To edit another image use Q9 to select the desired image e To complete editing press the MENU button 110 Editing still images SEPIA 1 Use to select SEPIA Press the button 2 Use D amp O to select YES Press the button e To edit another image use HE to select the desired image e To complete editing press the MENU button REDEYE FIX 1 Use to select REDEYE FIX Press the button e After the BUSY bar is displayed the areas targeted for correction are framed in blue 2 Use DO to select YES Press the button e To edit another image use HE to select the desired image e To complete editing press the MENU button QNotes e Red eye correction does not work on images recorded in RAW or TIFF e Red eye correction may not work depending on the mage Red eye correction may affect other parts of the image as well as
27. CI EN P 62 a Qy 8128 28 Dei 80S 82S P 65 AF MODE S AF C AF MF S AF MF C AF MF P 70 ea AUTO f 7 0 7 C4 P 69 AE BKT OFF 3F 0 3EV 3F 0 7EV 3F 1 0EV P 83 R B OFF 3F 2STEP 3F 4STEP pen G M 3F 6STEP FS FL BKT OFF 3F 0 3EV 3F 0 7EV 3F 1 0EV P 57 OFF 5F 1STEP 5F 2STEP 7F 1STEP MF BKT ners P 74 ANTI SHOCK OFF 1 30SEC P 96 Factory default setting Playback menu Tab Function Setting G ef age D D1 B4 Bo G16 G25 P 106 A OFF ON P 107 RAW DATA EDIT EDIT BLACK amp WHITE SEPIA P 409 JPEG TIFF EDIT REDEYE FIX SATURATION Te G H Q ZS P 142 3 COPY ALL YES NO P 113 S gt 184 Menu directory Custom menu Tab Function Setting is e age ISO STEP 1 3EV 1EV P 124 J ISO BOOST OFF ON NF ON P 124 ISO LIMIT OFF 100 200 400 800 P 124 EV STEP 1 3EV 1 2EV 1EV P 123 B7 0 R7 ALL URRE G7 0 M7 P 125 ALL RESET YES NO HQ 1 4 118 1 12 P 30 3200x2400 2560x1920 PIXEL COUNT 1600x1200 1280x960 SQ 1024x768 640x480 P 30 COMPRESSION 1 2 7 1 4 1 8 1 12 MANUAL FLASH OFF ON P 125 4 OFF ON P 56 Z X SYNC 1 60 1 180 P 126 AUTO POPUP OFF ON P 126 P Ps DUN M SHUTTER ENG Si S AF mode mode3 AEL AFL C AF mode1 mode4 P 121 MF model mode3 AEL AFL MEMO ON OFF P 123 AEL
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29. ON 3 Press the Gei button RELEASE 1 PRIORITY C CH CANCEL MENU SELECT Smee Tei This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring 1 Menu gt 11 gt FOCUS RING QUICK ERASE 2 Use amp to select G Jor Q RAW JPEG ERASE E FUNCTION a MYMODESETUP Il 2 FOCUSRING lt Q CANCEL MEN SELECT GE Go OK 3 Press the button Priority setting This allows you to customize the cursor position YES or NO as the initial position on the ALL ERASE ERASE or FORMAT screen Menu 2 gt PRIORITY SET o 4h TIMER 2 Use 2 to select YES or NO D BUTTONTIMER SCREEN Ya CTLPANELCOLOR NO J2 PRIORITYSET 4 YES CANCEL MENU SELECT ole Tei 129 eiawes JNOA Jo SuOI OUN SHul Jes ou Hulziwmojysng oe eiawed noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng Ly Quick erase This lets you erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the Be erase button T Menu gt 11 gt QUICK ERASE 2 Use CH to set OFF When the d button is pressed the confirmation screen appears asking you if you want to erase the picture ON Pressing the 7 button erases the picture immediately 3 Press the button Erasing RAW and JPEG files Wm ed OFF RAWJPEGERASE ON FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP fo FOCUS RING CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GE GOPOK This lets you
30. Perr 2 Use to select ON or OFF o DIAL 3 Press the button AEL AFL eek ON 2 AELMETERNG OFF CANCEL end SELECT oz Tei AEL metering Set the metering mode before using the AEL button to lock the exposure This allows the camera to automatically apply the selected metering mode when the AE lock function is used ES P 81 Menu gt 11 AEL METERING reas 2 Use CH to set e DIAL AUTO Dei Ce Ce HI Ce SH AELAFL 11 AELAFLMEMO Din 3 Press the E button t AELMETERING lt Gan CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GE GO OK This allows you to change the EV step for exposure parameter setting such as shutter speed aperture value or exposure compensation value etc Menu gt Dit EV STEP WS 2 Use to set el ISOBOOST 1 3EV 1 2EV 1EV e IsoLimir 13 EV 3 Press the button o EVSTEP lt 4 1 2EV fo ALL wey 1EV CANCEL MEN SELECT gt GE GO OK 123 eiawes JNOA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng oe This allows you to change the compensation steps for ISO value setting Menu 1 gt ISO STEP S o ISOSTEP EASY 2 Use CH to set eo ISO BOOST 1 EV 1 3EV 1EV ei ISOLIMIT 3 Press the button In EVSTEP 72 ALL wey CANCEL gt beste ce jet ISO boost This allows you to make ISO 800 1600 available for ISO setting in addition to ISO 100 400 ON NF reduces noise at higher ISO values to produce clearer images
31. Remove the CD then click Restart 158 LK Installer Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable 1 Insert the marked end of the Look for this mark provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer e The location of the USB port varies VED depending on the computer For details ue refer to your computer s manual USB port Terminal 2 Insert the provided USB cable into p Multi connector Smaller the multi connector terminal USB cable 3 Set the camera s power switch to Pawarewitch ON e The selection screen for the USB gt Lu connection is displayed SEF O C GE 4 Use DXO to select STORAGE Press the button 0 qljajjo o USB MODE STORAGE CONTROL OU EASY L CUSTOM SELECT gt gel jet v 159 Ja Ndwod e o s Hew Hu zsuelL Connecting the camera to a computer 5 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device e Windows When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time the computer automatically recognizes the camera Click OK when the message saying that the installation is completed appears The computer recognizes the camera Disk F as a Removable Disk Removable Macintosh iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS When you connect your Olympus digital c
32. Remove the battery holder from its case Case provided Hold 2 Remove the holder cover while holding eee down the section indicated by the arrow in the illustration 3 Insert the batteries into the battery holder in the direction shown in the illustration 4 Attach the holder cover to the battery holder as illustrated E Available devices e E 500 E 1 E 300 Digital cameras e HLD 3 Power Battery Holder E Safety precautions e Do not use the battery holder with non specified equipment e When using the LBH 1 Lithium Battery Holder with a device in which more than one battery holder or battery can be loaded such as the HLD Power Battery Holder do not use the BLM 1 Li ion Battery at the same time e The CR123A Lithium Battery is not a rechargeable battery Do not place the battery in a battery charger Also do not insert the battery into the battery holder with the terminals upside down Doing so could cause a fire or explosion wh saiosseooy Mao 206 How to use the LBH 1 Lithium Battery Holder EEE e When carrying the battery holder with batteries loaded be sure to put the battery holder in the provided case to prevent possible contact with other metallic objects that could cause short circuiting Also make sure that no metal gets in between the batteries in the holder e Never heat the battery holder put it in fire or expose it to water or moisture Doing so may cause fire or explosion E Opera
33. S C in the direction you want to Ki KS IN Display area o move O e If the image reaches the end i AVC disappears Displaying close up position Press the INFO button during close up playback e The part you have enlarged is displayed with a frame Frame by frame playback during close up Press the INFO button 2 Use HH to select images you want to view 3 To apply close up to the image or return to the original size press the INFO button 99 Light box display You can view multiple images simultaneously during close up IS P 99 This is useful if you want to check images you recorded using bracketing 1 Press the J one touch WB EL button button during single frame playback The image is enlarged by 10 times and displayed within a frame e Use 6 to select the part of the picture you want to enlarge and press the LI button again Close up playback is possible 2 Press the 1 AF frame selection button e The frame that you enlarge first will be displayed in the left half of the screen and the next frame will be enlarged with the same magnification in the right half of the screen Use HEI to select an image e You can protect erase or copy the image yoeqheld E bo 4 Press the button to return to close up single frame playback e It is not possible to change the magnification during light box display 100 Index display This function lets y
34. Step 1 90 White balance Adjusting the color tone SSS SESE WB Compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings Menu amp gt WB 2 Use CH to select the white balance to e adjust z ro E ZS 5300K gt R 0G 0 lt 6000K gt RG Aa 7500K gt R 0 G 0 CANCEL Mend SELECT gt EP GO OK 3 Use 2 to select the color direction AUTO WET R B Red Blue R G M Green Magenta S v e You can set both color directions Adjusting the white balance in the R B direction WB PREVIEW Depending on the original WB conditions lua Se Seet dei the image will become redder each time you press and bluer each time you press Adjusting the white balance in the G M direction Depending on the original WB conditions the image will become greener each time you press and purpler each time you press e The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in each direction R B G and M 4 Press the button e Your adjustment is saved E 5 m x VG o o c 2 3 D Q D e a o o O 1 TIPS Checking the white balance you have adjusted gt After performing step 3 point the camera at the subject to take test shots When the AEL button is pressed sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed Adjusting all WB mode settings at once gt Compensating all WB P 125 91 l J0
35. available to suit a wide range of shooting situations When the mode dial is set to this mode the scene menu is displayed IS P 35 18 How to use the mode dial Advanced shooting modes The 4 shooting modes below will help you take advantage of a variety of advanced shooting techniques P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets I P 39 A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually The camera sets the shutter speed automatically IS P 41 S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually The camera sets the aperture automatically IS P 43 M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually IS P 45 Automatic flash pop up When you use any of the shooting modes listed below in a low light environment the flash will automatically pop up e AUTO amp ze e Any of the following scene modes IW 19 f suoljeiado siseg gt suoijeiado oiseg a Control panel screen and function settings Control panel screen display When the power switch is set to ON the Power switch control panel screen shooting EA Ku information is displayed on the monitor mee e If the control panel screen does not appear press the INFO button TMT e When the mode dial is set to BI the scene menu is displayed CS P 35 iza AVTO 2005 01 01 ISO WB AAD Ro VIVID INFO button
36. equipment will not be compensated Ah CAUTION Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors noise or smoke around it If you notice any unusual odors noise or smoke around the camera during operation switch it off immediately and remove the battery Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool Take the camera outdoors away from flammable objects and carefully remove the battery Never remove the battery with bare hands Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately Do not use the camera with wet hands Damage or electric shock may result Also do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high temperature Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and in some circumstances cause the camera to catch fire 12 Safety precautions When the camera contains metal parts overheating can result in a low temperature burn Pay attention to the following e When used for a long period the camera will get hot If you hold on to the camera in this state a low temperature burn may be caused e In places subject to extremely cold temperatures the temperature of the camera s body may be lower than the environmental temperature If possible wear gloves when handling the camera in cold tempera
37. gt GE GO gt OK Shutter release priority Normally this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is charging If you want to release the shutter without waiting until these operations have completed use the setting below You can set release priority in S AF IS P 71 and C AF I5 P 72 respectively When RELEASE PRIORITY C is set to ON Predictive AF is not available 1 Follow the steps depending on the focus R AF ILLUMINATOR mode you selected a RESET LENS S AF mode mons Maa Menu gt 1 gt RELEASE PRIORITY S ui oE ON C AF mode CH Menu gt 1 gt RELEASE PRIORITY c WEE Use to select ON or OFF Press the Gi button G N 19 suoljounj Huisnoo04 6 Exposure image and color If you wish to go beyond simple shooting using only the shutter button you will find various functions that can be used to modify image brightness exposure parameters to achieve remarkably better results For instance if you want to shoot atmospheric pictures indoors or if your subject would strongly reflect the flash light shooting without the flash would typically result in a blurred or dark picture To overcome this problem try adjusting the ISO setting use a lower ISO value with normal light and a higher ISO value with dark subjects With exposure compensation you can adjust the image brightness and make a significant difference to how the picture turns out Try ad
38. mode 7 Menu Oy gt 2 Use CH to set RAW TIFF SHQ HQ SQ RAW SHQ RAW HQ RAW SQ 3 Press the button 7 Menu gt ii gt HQ Menu gt 1 SQ Buljooyus al0jaq mouy 0 SHUIYL re N HQ 1 Use amp to set the compression rate 1 4 1 8 1 12 SQ 1 Use amp to set the number of pixels 3200x2400 2560x1920 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 2 Use amp to set the compression rate 1 2 7 1 4 1 8 1 12 3 Press the button 30 CANCEL Mend SELECT gt GO OK Setting the number of pixels and compression rate Follow the steps depending on the record mode you have selected E MANUAL FLASH 1 12 1 o4 fo X SYNC CANCEL MEN SELECT gt C GOPOK SQ PIXEL COUNT COMPRESSION A 4 CANCEL MENO SELECT gt Eh GO OK Selecting the record mode Record mode Number of pixels Record mode PIXEL COUNT RAW Uncompressed ORF 13 6 Compression File format File size MB Uncompressed TIFF 24 5 SHQ 1 2 7 6 4 3264x2448 a 1 4 4 5 HQ 1 8 2 5 1 8 6 2 4 4 3200x2400 2 4 1 8 3 7 2 5 2560x1920 1 3 0 8 1 5 1 0 1600x1200 0 5 0 4 0 9 0 6 1280x960 0 3 0 2 0 6 0 4 1024x768 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2
39. noise in image edges may be conspicuous 94 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 NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images However shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual For more information about noise generated in images during long exposures refer to P 46 OFF 7 Menu gt amp gt NOISE REDUCTION gt e A 1 ON NOISEREDUCTION lt s Ss 2 Press the button E WB ON 3 Ty ISO Take the picture AT e The noise reduction process is activated after CANCEL fn SELECT GO OK shooting e The card access lamp blinks during the noise reduction process You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp goes out e busy is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating m x VG o o Di 3 D Q D e a o o O e When the RAB mode is set to Ei NOISE REDUCTION is fixed to ON e When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON sequential shooting is not available e This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects 95 Jojo pue sbew einsodxy o Color space This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer The first character in image file names indicates the curre
40. of the subject defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder Spot metering is ideal for use in difficult light conditions or when the important element of the picture subject s face is small Use spot metering for backlit subjects or sports and stage performers See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering TIFF Tagged Image File Format A format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners and graphics applications Non compressed image data are stored in this format with this camera TFT Thin Film Transistor Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin film technology TTL phase contrast detection system This is used to measure the distance to the subject The camera determines if the image is focused by the detected phase contrast TTL Through The Lens System To help adjust exposure a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens 181 i xipueddy a 12 Information This chapter covers all the camera s functions already described in Chapters 1 through 11 You can refer to the names of the camera s buttons and parts the names and meanings of the icons displayed on the monitor and the menu lists as necessary Use the index when you want to find the pages describing the functions and items if these are not included in the table of contents Yo
41. on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card and to select how long the picture is displayed This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken Pressing the shutter button halfway during REC VIEW lets you resume shooting immediately 7 REC VIEW 7 enu gt J2 gt REC o e 2 Use to set VIDEO OUT OFF The picture being recorded to the c wll card is not displayed M RECHIEN SEC E 1 SEC 20 SEC 2 SLEER Selects the number of seconds to Eier keet lela display each picture Can be set in units of 1 second 3 Press the button 132 Setting the warning tone The camera beeps when buttons are pressed It also beeps to alert you to warnings You can turn the beep sound on or off with this function 7 Menu gt air oi 2 Use 9 to select ON or OFF el VIDEO OUT 3 Press the button H DK OFF fu RECVIEW ON fi SLEEP CANCEL Mend SELECT Tobes Tei Monitor brightness adjustment This allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor for optimal viewing 7 Menu j2 gt On 2 Use o to adjust the brightness 3 Press the button CANCEL MENU SELECT gt D GOPOK Sleep timer After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed the camera enters the sleep mode stand by to save battery power SLEEP lets you select sleep timer OFF cancels the sleep mode The camera activates again as soon as you touch any bu
42. or Microdrive simultaneously with the xD Picture Card Selecting the card type Select the type of card you want to use xD Picture Card or CompactFlash 7 Menu gt 2 gt CF xD o 2 Use 6 to set CFD I CF CF CompactFlash el FILENAME xD xD xD Picture Card Tu EDIT FLENANE To EE Formatting the card Formatting prepares cards to receive data 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 T Menu gt amp CARD SETUP EECHER 2 Use to select FORMAT Press the ALL ERASE button 3 Press DO to select YES Press the FORMAL button e Formatting is performed CANCEL MeN SELECT GO OK 26 If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera s auto focus may not able to focus on the subject in the cases shown below e g when the subject is not in the center of the frame when the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings etc If this happens the easiest solution is to use focus lock Subjects that are difficult to focus on The AF confirmation mark blinks The subject cannot be brought into focus DUT fesse Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light Subject
43. or soft cloth Orv Cap the lens when it is Lens cleaning not used If you experience any problems contact your nearest Olympus Service Center Do not hold the camera by the section of the lens extruded by the focusing operation me Moth repellents 209 S llOSS 29Y D wh souoeea22v Mae oo eo oOoOO ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ZUIKO DIGITAL 14 45mm f3 5 5 6 E Main features e The 14 45mm is a lens with high imaging capability designed exclusively for use with Olympus FOUR THIRDS single lens reflex digital cameras ai e Standard zoom lens equivalent to a 28 90 mm zoom lens on a 35 mm film camera e Zoom lens with 12 elements in 10 groups including two aspherical elements dl e Can be used with the optional EC 14 Lens configuration teleconverter in manual focusing MF mode e Can be used with the optional EX 25 extension tube under the following conditions Focal Fo s Magnification Working distance Calculated based on 35 mm length adjustment film camera Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot be brought into focus at tamm this focal length 15 3cm 15 7cm 25mm MF 6 0in 6 2in 0 99X 1 14X 1 98X 2 28X 20 8cm 23 5cm 45mm MF 8 2in 9 3in 0 57X 0 78X 1 14X 1 56X Notes on Shooting e Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if
44. save the number of prints and the date and time information on the card If you print on a printer there are a number of different ways to do it One method is to connect your digital camera to an exclusive printer and print out recorded pictures directly from the camera The other is to transfer images to a computer and print them on a printer connected to the computer Printing with print reservation DPOF 8 Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF Printing on a DPOF compatible printer Printing on a printer connected to the camera Buyulid Print reservation DPOF Print reservation allows you to save printing data the number of prints and the date time information with the pictures stored on the card DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras You can print out pictures automatically at home or in a photo lab by storing such data as which pictures you wish to print and the number of prints on a card Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following procedures Printing using a DPOF compatible photo lab You can print the pictures using the print reservation data Printing using a DPOF compatible printer Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without using a PC For more details refer to the printer s instruction manual A PC card adapter may also be necessa
45. select which type of file to erase when erasing a single frame on the card 7 Menu gt 71 RAW JPEG ERASE 2 Use CH to set JPEG RAW RAW JPEG Erases all JPEG image files Erases all RAW image files Erases all RAW and JPEG image files at the same time 3 Press the button 130 QUICK ERASE RAIJPEG ERASE lt J0 J 19 FUNCTION RAW RAW JPEG J4 MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING CANCEL MEN SELECT oe el jet When you take a picture the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below Folder name All folders 000 OLYMP Folder number 100 999 File name 100 OLYMP G _ Pmdd0000 jpg File number 0001 9999 P2030001 jpg After taking 9999 pictures the counter is reset Perez eg to 0001 for the next picture the folder number P2030004 jpg increments by 1 to name and create a new folder where the next image file is stored Month 10 11 12 are Color space numbered A B C P SRGB _ Adobe RGB 7 Menu 2 gt FILE NAME Di 2 Use CH to set CFixD AUTO Even when a new card is inserted Spa ole AUTO the folder numbers are retained D EDITFILENAME RESET from the previous card Ifthe new KE il card contains an image file whose eNe SE Sslzee Sas eel Dier file
46. settings on the camera Lh PRINT ERROR 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 EE CANNOT PRINT Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera Use a personal computer to print 151 0 Sch gt gt eQ 10 Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to your computer is a great way to make the most of the potential of digital imaging Not only can you print the images of your choice you can also use image processing software to organize edit and manipulate images There are so many things you can do Sort images by date time or other criteria Trim crop colorize or add special effects And much more Once you ve transferred images to your computer you can email them to friends post them on your website create slideshows or HTML albums you can even use them as wallpaper for your desktop Transferring Online album images to Led Share the Lea PAES fun with a ele Auf Computer E Si Emailing Editing amp _ processing printing Creating photo aloums Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and yo
47. the focus lock function then return the camera to the horizontal position to take the picture 28 Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures Choose the record mode that s best for your purpose printing editing on a PC website editing etc For details about record modes and number of pixels refer to the table on P 31 Types of record modes Record mode allows you to select a combination of pixel count and compression rate for the images you record An image consists of pixels dots When you enlarge an image with a low pixel count it will be displayed as a mosaic If an image has a high pixel count the file size amount of data will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower The higher the compression the smaller the file size However the image will have less clarity when played back Image with a high pixel count Image with a low pixel count Image becomes clearer Quality Compression Application Number of pixels Non Low High High High compression compression compression compression compression 1 1 112 7 114 1 8 1 12 D Ge 3264x2448 TIFF SHQ HQ O O 3200x2400 E Select for the 2560x1 920 Hi print size 2 1600x1200 2 1280x960 e 1024x768 J SQ g For small sized print and 640x480 website 29 Dunoous a10jaq mouy o suly L P Selecting the record mode How to select the record
48. the external flash s manual Functions available with external flash units Optional FL 50 FL 36 FL 20 RF 11 TF 22 flash Flash control TTL AUTO AUTO MANUAL TTL AUTO TTL AUTO mode FP TTL AUTO FP MANUAL AUTO MANUAL MANUAL GN Guide S i number GN 50 85 mm GN 36 85 mm GN20 ena teens iso100 GN 28 24 mm GN 26 24 mm 35 mm Calculated based on 35mm film camera Notes e The optional external flashes cannot be used with the built in flash e The FL 40 optional flash cannot be used suonouny Buljooys Snollen ke Flash shooting Using the external electronic flash Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash s power 1 Go suonouny Buljooyus Snollen fN No 4 58 f Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration e Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it and put it back on the camera after flash shooting Attach the electronic flash to the hot shoe on the camera e If the lock pin is protruding turn the shoe lock ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite to 4 LOCK This will pull the lock pin back inside Turn on the flash e When the charge lamp on the flash lights up charging is complete e The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1 180 sec or less Select a flash mode Flash shooting 5 Se
49. to the exposure level indicator This mode gives you more creative control allowing you to make whatever settings you like regardless of the correct exposure Bulb shooting is also possible allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures 1 2 Set the mode dial to M Rotate the control dial gt to set the value e Control dial factory default settings To set the shutter speed Rotate the control dial To set the aperture value Rotate the control dial while holding down the Ga exposure compensation button Setting DIAL changes the control dial function so that aperture value can be set by simply rotating the control dial The range of aperture values available depends on the lens type The shutter speed can be set to 1 4000 60 sec or bulb The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1 3 EV increments as the dial is rotated Large aperture f number is decreased Qa 7 SE Ke mS Vp GR Small aperture value f number is increased lt A ml Pa e The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen showing the difference ranging from 3 EV to 3 EV between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure value considered optimum by the camera M HIE si n Nee W Slower shutter speed 2 4 so Faster shutter speed Exposure level CH indicator 45
50. value has not been set it is set to 3000K The color temperature display changes according to your CWB setting 87 White balance Adjusting the color tone Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure ma i 0 0 NOISEREDUCTION gt OFF m WB O m en TEE auToO ISO AUTO _METERING gt CANCEL MEND SELECT CEH GO OK gt WB gt Menu gt amp gt WB gt Setting TIPS When subjects with no white appear white in the image gt 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 m x O GU c p DI Q D D gt e O sl O 88 White balance Adjusting the color tone Setting the custom white balance Press the WB white balance button 2 Use the control dial gt to select the custom white balance 3 While holding down the Ga exposure compensation button rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed e The custom white balance can be set from 2000K to 14000K WB button AUTO amp A A an fa atlas atlas 1 ard 3 DO Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure N Sal A SE or D gt 0 0 NOSEREDUCTION gt OFF 2000K oK WBE Nea ge Z ISO AUTO tr METERING
51. when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash If a flash is used in the auto mode match it with the f value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera 2 Even if the flash auto f value and ISO sensitivity are set the same as on the camera the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the shooting conditions In such a case adjust the auto F value or ISO on the flash or calculate the distance in the manual mode 3 Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera 4 Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communications functions other than the specified flashes since it may not only fail to function normally but may also cause damage to the camera s circuitry 61 l suonouns Buljooys snollen ke Single frame shooting sequential shooting CN Single frame shooting CT Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed normal shooting mode Sequential shooting LN Shoots 4 frames or more at 2 5 frames sec in SHQ HQ or SQ for as long as the shutter button pressed Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame 1 Press the i y Remote control Self timer Drive button 2 Use the control dial lt to set CT Single frame shooting Ch Sequential shooting Press the sh
52. will be combined with the camera s light emission setting e Exposure compensation is applied to flash intensity control When amp E4 is set to ON the exposure compensation value is applied to the light emission compensation value 56 f Flash shooting Flash bracketing The camera shoots multiple frames changing the amount of light emitted by the flash for each shot T Menu gt gt FL BKT FL BKT 2 Use CH to set OFF OFF 3F 0 3EV SF 0 7EV SF 1 0EV 3F 0 3EV e You can change the EV step interval in the 3F 0 7EV custom menu 3F 1 0EV IS EV step P 123 CANCEL Md SELECT GO OK 3 Press the button e When the shutter button is pressed the camera shoots 3 frames at a time in the following order Frame with optimum amount of light emission frame adjusted in direction and frame adjusted in direction External electronic flashes optional In addition to the camera s built in flash capabilities you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions The external flashes communicate with the camera allowing you to control the camera s flash modes with various available flash control modes such as TTL AUTO and Super FP flash The flash can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera s hot shoe For details refer to
53. with repeated in center of frame patterns The AF mark stays lit but the subject cannot be brought into focus Subjects at different Fast moving subject Subject not inside AF frame distances How to use focus lock if the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame 1 Position the AF frame on the Shutter button subject you want to focus on AF frame Card access lamp nT j Q KA r fo gt O ei D h O D KA gt O O m gt Ce If correct focus cannot be obtained 2 Press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights e The focus is locked The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder e If the AF comfirmation mark blinks press the shutter button halfway again e The control panel screen disappears Halfway down 3 While keeping the shutter button pressed halfway re compose your shot 4 Press the shutter button all the way e The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card 2 gt Q KA r fo Ki gt O ei D h O D KA gt O O E All the way down If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings Focus focus lock on a high contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject recompose your shot and then take the picture If the subject has no vertical lines hold the camera vertically and adjust the focus using
54. 159 Starting OLYMPUS Master 2c cca nsee Meador EE 161 Displaying the camera s images on your computer 205 162 Downloading images to save on your computer 162 Disconnecting the camera from your computer 0005 163 Viewing still images EEN 164 Printing images Ke ee E e dE ao ee Teie NNN 165 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 166 Appendix If you encounter problems 0 00 cece eee eee eee 168 Error CodeS EE 168 Troubleshooting sesa ewan ie ee dee wee re yo Rakes 169 Camera maintenance bid 0a saa GS oe a ne EEN 174 Cleaning and storing the camera 000 cece eee 174 Cleaning mode Removing dust on the CCD 175 Pixel mapping Checking the image processing functions 176 Glossary e enina ta ie ae hte Otek Aaah EE 177 Information Menu EISEN ee AE ee wo anges SE ois A EE he ewe Saas 183 Available functions by shooting mode 187 Names of DAMS perne e Ee E DARE ee ERA ee A 190 KE eene e emt se cd aad Oooh ae ine ater 190 Viewfinder le leede LEE 192 Monitor indications only for playback 00000 2 ee eee 193 Control panel screen a nnana te eee eat ee eee ewe owe wes 194 Informatore eeen n a EE 196 Specification Siss rrea er enn E a Eo dae ae Ree ik Bie RE 196 Table of Contents 13 Accessories BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger 199 How to use the LBH 1 Lit
55. 4 pow YH ou Huljoajas wo Advanced shooting modes 3 Press the shutter button halfway e Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder e The shutter speed that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder Halfway down Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value Viewfinder Viewfinder AF confirmation mark AF confirmation mark Exposure mode et Exposure mode Overexposed when the Underexposed when the shutter speed indication is shutter speed indication is blinking Increase the blinking Decrease the aperture value f number aperture value f number 4 Press the shutter button all the way y SS All the way down TIPS The shutter speed indication does not stop blinking after the aperture value is changed gt If the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a high speed set the ISO sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially available ND filter for adjusting the amount of light I ISO Setting the desired sensitivity to light P 82 gt f the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a lower speed set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value ISO Setting the desired sensitivity to light P 82 To change the EV step interval gt In the menu set the EV step interval to 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV US EV step P 123 To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value
56. 640x480 g 0 1 0 1 The file size in the table is approximate e The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not In certain instances the number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased e The actual file size varies depending on the subject 31 l j Q KA r fo gt O ei D h O D KA gt O O E 3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Close ups of small objects like flowers or jewelry capturing a fast moving subject like a child running around shooting with a natural looking illuminated background at night did you ever wonder how to achieve the results you want without complicated and time consuming camera settings With this camera you will find a new way of capturing all those special moments and effects in an instant All you have to do is to select the appropriate scene mode from the Easy shooting modes and concentrate on your composition no complicated settings as with other cameras You can also set the aperture value and shutter speed in the Advanced shooting modes The more you shoot the more possibilities you will discover Shooting modes This camera has different shooting modes which can be switched using the mode dial
57. AG wy ee ae oN 108 Selen Ile EECHER 109 CODVING IMAGES aia on rei ania Sere EEN 113 Protecting images Preventing accidental erasure nananana aana 114 Erasing images EE 115 Single frame erase v4 EE EE 115 All frame erase EE Rae ner ee MERA RAR Ae eee wa ate 115 Erasing selected frames 0 ccc eee tenes 116 Table of Contents 8 Customizing the settings functions of your camera Custom reset setting EE 118 AGIA IS MOOG EE 121 E GE MEMO EE EE 123 Ee Le cite 3 Gace NEEN 123 E 123 ISO Step WEE 124 ISO Mee 124 ren wre Ga gen glee Ae Ree eR alo Ree eee ees ee pete Ole 124 Compensating all d EE oye eee mew ee en ee oH 125 WAN CAL ASI e ge ae aa ae Sak E aoa eas Settee hE tees EE 125 Speed synchronization n a saaa EE ae ESS e ETS 126 A t flash POPUP GEET ER 126 Customizing the control dial s function n a aoaaa aaae 127 AE DUON TUNGO ceme a ee RE ei awe r a a a a BES Ee ae 128 My Mode Setting asic atawenar nt Soeur EE EE 128 RESCHICNS oui Gawd he athe earshot id awk PAS oe e Be 129 Siet e EE 129 Priority Setting EEN 129 Quick IASC rats a E ca a a te att aE Eh ae an scence ee ett deg 130 Erasing RAW and JPEG files 1 0 0 0 cc ees 130 Filenames perre gt was bat Aah Pee ea le oe eS Oe eas 131 GEES 132 Rec view Checking the picture immediately after shooting 132 Setting the warning tone 3 ws wh need EE Ee bea was 133 Monitor brightness adjustment aaa aaa e
58. Checking the CCD This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on the CCD and to remove any dust or dirt from the CCD surface with ultrasonic vibrations Dust reduction works when the power switch is set to ON Since dust reduction is activated every time the camera s power is turned on the camera should be held upright for the dust reduction function to be effective The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is working I Names of parts P 190 e Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol or chemically treated cloth e Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated in order to protect the camera from corrosion e Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty e Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time Before taking important pictures be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works properly 174 Camera maintenance Cleaning mode Removing dust on the CCD If dust or dirt gets on tshe CCD black dots may appear in the picture If this happens contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the CCD physically cleaned The CCD is a precision device and is easily damaged When cleaning the CCD yourself be sure to follow the instructions below If a battery is used and power runs out during cleaning the shutter will close which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break 1 Re
59. ES 4 COPY ALL CF xD Use to select YES Press the button NO CANCEL MEN SELECTS GO gt OK Copying selected frames 7 Press the button during playback 2 When the image selection screen is displayed use HH to select the images you want to copy and press the button e The selected images will be shown with red frames e To cancel your selection press the button F button again 3 After you have selected the images to SSC SCH COPY copy press the Wi copy button YES d Use DO to select YES Press the NO button e To finish copying press the MENU button e It is possible to copy selected frames during index display CANCEL MEN SELECT Seel 10 4 Single frame copy Select the desired frame and press the WI button 2 Use D amp O to select YES Press the button 113 Protecting images Preventing accidental erasure Gel Protect images you do not want to erase Protected images cannot be erased by the selected frame all frame erase function 1 Play back the image you want to AEL AFL O button protect IS P 98 2 Press the AEL AFL O n protect button e On is displayed on the screen D yoeqhe d To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press the AEL AFL O m button e Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected VS P 26 e Protected images cannot be rotated
60. F l2 AELMETERING IT CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GED Tei 121 eiawed noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulzimojysng oe CH m rr O 3 N 5 rr D o D a z 5 To o h 5 O e O 5 a o h lt o E o D 3 D e ER AEL AFL mode Modes available in the S AF mode Shutter button function AEL button function Mode Half press Full press When holding down AEL Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure mode 1 Locked Locked Locked mode 2 Locked Locked Locked mode 3 Locked Locked Modes available in the C AF mode Shutter button function AEL button function Mode Half press Full press When holding down AEL Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure mode 1 Focusing Locked Locked Locked starts mode 2 Focusing Locked Locked Locked starts mode 3 Locked Locked Focusing starts mode 4 Locked Locked Focusing starts Modes available in the MF mode Shutter button function AEL button function Mode Half press Full press When holding down AEL Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure mode 1 Locked Locked mode 2 Locked Locked mode 3 Locked S AF AEL AFL memo Pressing the AEL button toggles the AE lock between on and off Menu gt Dik AEL AFL MEMO
61. I gt Scene modes P 35 Press the shutter button halfway v e Focusing is performed and the AF Halfway down confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder e The shutter speed and aperture value that Shutter speed have been set automatically by the camera Aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder Viewfinder AF confirmation mark KA e The image is recorded on the card All the way down Easy shooting modes Scene modes Set the mode dial to Kaa e The scene menu appears 2 Use DO to select the scene mode e A sample image of the selected mode is displayed 3 Press the button e The camera enters the shooting stand by mode e To change the setting press the oc button again The scene menu appears 4 PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait style image of a person Only the subject is brought into focus with a blurred background Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes Vivid reproduction of blues and greens 3 LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both main subject and background The camera brings both of them into focus 35 SUOI IPUOD HuljOOYUS JO pow YH ay Huljoajas ke SUOI IPUOD HuljOOYUS 104 pow YH ou Huljoa aS wo Easy shooting modes 4 NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night Usually a street at night makes a dark image with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps du
62. Lo p SELECT gt Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure FLASHMODE gt AUTO m BA gt 0 0 ema Jegen feto Oe em oc SES AFMODE gt S AF CH HD gt AUTO CANCEL Mend SELECT gt CEJ GOPOK gt CH Drive mode gt Menu gt amp gt X gt Setting 63 suonouny Buljooys Snollen ke suonouny Buljooyus Snollen fN Se f timer shooting Using the self timer Press the shutter button all the way l Self timer lamp e A picture is taken e The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway e When 12S is selected First the self timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken When amp 2S is selected The self timer lamp lights up for approximately 2 seconds then the picture is taken e To cancel the activated self timer press the Glen button e Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway Eyepiece cover When shooting without looking through the viewfinder such as when using the self timer attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder so that the light does not enter the viewfinder To attach the eyepiece cover remove the eyecup from the camera as illustrated To attach the optiona
63. METERING AUTO fo e HI Ce SH P 123 QUICK ERASE OFF ON P 130 RAW JPEG ERASE JPEG RAW RAW JPEG P 130 FUNCTION TEST PICTURE MY MODE PREVIEW P 128 MY MODE SETUP NO DATA MY MODE1 MY MODE2 P 128 FOCUS RING OPPs P 129 AF ILLUMINATOR OFF ON P 75 RESET LENS OFF ON P 129 RELEASE PRIORITY S OFF ON P 75 RELEASE PRIORITY C OFF ON P 75 Factory default setting 185 i 5 h O 3 D Es O 2 Menu directory Setup menu Tab Function Setting e ai age D P 138 E CF xD CF xD P 26 FILE NAME AUTO RESET P 131 sRGB E EDIT FILENAME SEET OFF A Z 0 9 P 132 ICH Lo 7 0 Hi 7 P 133 es i P 135 VIDEO OUT NTSC PAL 1 P 135 OFF ON P 133 REC VIEW OFF 1 SEC 20 SEC P 132 SLEEP OFF 1MIN 3MIN 5MIN 10 MIN P 133 4h TIMER OFF 4h P 136 BUTTON TIMER HOLD 3 SEC 5 SEC P 136 SCREEN OFF ON P 137 CTL PANEL COLOR COLOR1 COLOR2 P 137 PRIORITY SET YES NO P 129 AUTO STORAGE CONTROL D EASY USB MODE D CUSTOM Hh P 134 COLOR SPACE sRGB AdobeRGB P 96 SHADING COMP OFF ON P 94 PIXEL MAPPING P 176 CLEANING MODE P 175 FIRMWARE P 137 Factory default setting 1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased 5 h O 3 D E O 5 186 Available functions by shooting mode AP
64. O WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT General Precautions Read All Instructions Before you use the product read all operating instructions Save These Instructions Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed Warnings Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those described in the instructions Follow Instructions Follow all instructions provided with this product Cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner or any type of organic solvent to clean this product Attachments For your safety and to avoid damaging the product use only accessories recommended by Olympus Water and Moisture Never use this product around water near a bathtub kitchen sink laundry tub wet basement swimming pool or in the rain Location To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury never place this product on an unstable stand tripod bracket table or cart Mount only on a stable tripod stand or bracket Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer Power Sources Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home consult your local power company Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the p
65. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA 3500 ADVANCED MANUAL Basic operations Things to know before shooting Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Various shooting functions Focusing functions Exposure image and color Playback Customizing the settings functions of your camera Printing Transferring images to a computer Appendix Information Accessories Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera Before you start to use your new camera please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer etc We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need Searching the table of contents VS RA All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need There is a chapter containing information you need to know before using your camera for the first time a chapter that describes basic shooti
66. R Function AUTO U gt Gu l lt lt l lt l Aperture value l kW l kW l Shutter speed Bulb shooting v vi vi lt P v Cannot be selected in mode Flash shooting v AUTO lt SLOW SLOW SLOW2 CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION WE WK METERING Cy AF mode AF target mark AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT MF BKT ANTI SHOCK ISO STEP ISO BOOST v Available Not available Xx SON OK OS l Se deg l KK lt Flash mode Se a A S l lt lt UOI EWOJU Se OS Le i ON eS echt Ss ESIS kW wll xl lei Set ll S lt 187 Available functions by shooting mode MAMY Function SS A ISO LIMIT v v Cannot be selected in mode lt S AUTO U gt lt S EV STEP v Cannot be selected in es mode HQ SQ MANUAL FLASH M g X SYNC AUTO POP UP DIAL AEL AFL Gelee Sol el el GE s Sch cl a ae AEL AFL MEMO AEL METERING QUICK ERASE RAW JPEG ERASE JI FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCOUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C D CF xD FILE NAME
67. RELEASE PRIORITY S The RELEASE PRIORITY S amp RELEASE P 75 or RELEASE PRIORITY PRIORITY C functions on this camera allow you C is set to ON to release the shutter at exactly the right moment However when RELEASE PRIORITY S or RELEASE PRIORITY C is set to ON the shutter will be released even if the subject is not in focus Make sure that RELEASE PRIORITY S or RELEASE PRIORITY C is set to OFF or the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder before pressing the button all the way The lens was dirty Clean the lens Use a commercially available P 174 blower blush and then wipe with a lens cleaner to remove dust Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty 171 gt o KG D gt x gt o D D gt x If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ree Page The picture is too bright There was something dark When there is something dark in the center of the P 79 in the center of the image image the edges of the image will be brighter regardless of the metering system Adjust the exposure toward minus The ISO setting is high Set ISO to auto or 100 If there is no P 82 improvement use a commercially available ND filter compatible with the lens A low aperture value is set Increase the aperture value P 41 in the A M mode D 45 A slow shutter speed is Increase the s
68. SEC SCREEN OFF CTL PANEL COLOR COLOR1 PRIORITY SET NO v USB MODE AUTO COLOR SPACE sRGB v SHADING COMP OFF v v PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE FIRMWARE Can be registered Cannot be registered When the RESET1 RESET2 settings are used functions indicated by will retain their current settings The factory default settings are not restored 120 Depending on the selected exposure mode the factory default setting changes Depending on the selected focus mode the factory default setting changes The factory default setting varies depending on the area where you purchased this camera AEL AFL mode Functions performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway e AF start e Focus lock e AE lock can be assigned to the AEL button Examples e After locking focus you lock exposure value to take a picture e After locking exposure value you lock focus to take a picture e After locking exposure value and focus you take a picture whenever the opportunity arises You can select modes in S AF CAF and MEIS P 70 1 Menu gt 11 gt AEL AFL AUTO POP UP 2 Use to select the focus mode DIAL S AF C AF MF cM ru S AF G 3 Use 9 to select the AEL AFL mode S AF Selects from mode 1 mode 3 C AF Selects from mode 1 mode 4 MF Selects from mode 1 mode 3 4 Press the button 7 AEVAFLMEMO C A
69. 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 E Image pickup element Product type Total no of pixels No of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio E Viewfinder Product type Field of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range gt Quick return half mirror Can be checked with the LI one touch WB button when Optical path fraction Depth of field Focusing screen Eyecup E Monitor Product type Total no of pixels E Shutter Product type Shutter E Auto focus Product type Focusing point AF luminance range Selection of focusing point AF illuminator E Exposure control Metering system Metering range 196 3 1 4 3 type full frame transfer primary color CCD Approx 8 880 000 pixels Approx 8 000 000 pixels 17 3 mm H x 13 0 mm V 0 9 x 0 5 gt 1 33 4 3 Eye level single lens reflex viewfinder Approx 95 for field of view on recorded images Approx 0 9x 1 mr 50mm lens infinity 10 mm 0 8 1 m1 3 0 1 0 m 1 m PREVIEW registered Fixed Interchangeable 2 5 TFT color LCD Hyper crystal LCD Approx 215 000 pixels Computerized focal plane shutter 1 4000 60 sec Manual mode Bulb Limit 8 min TTL phase contrast detection system 3 point mul
70. VIDEO OUT EE 135 PORTRAIT een 35 Viewfinder ENEE 192 Preset white balance eeeEEEEEEEEREKEKEKKERNEn 85 PVG VIG Steiere 47 W PRIORITY SET EE 129 Program shift detsastenctuen cutee nin tone thadecnecetatnetanads 40 Wes BKT GREEN S Program shooting HR 39 NB EE EE Se Protecting IMAGES eege sgcncmscnscaaesnvereeds hee E White EIER edeteeegehtueenge degen 85 Q x ICK ERASE resien iae ia 130 eer XD Picture Card E 26 Z ZI ODT TAL ecsaricecusteacatteaketendeedatiesencnctent 208 Index OLYMPUS http www olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive P O Box 9058 Melville NY 11747 9058 U S A Tel 1 631 844 5000 Technical Support USA 24 7 online automated help http www olympusamerica com E 1 Phone customer support Tel 1 800 260 1625 Toll free Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday ET E Mail e slroro olympusamerica com Olympus software updates can be obtained at http Awww olympus com digital OLYMPUS IMAGING EUROPA GMBH Premises Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 40 23 77 3 0 Fax 49 40 23 07 61 Goods delivery Bredowstrasse 20 22113 Hamburg Germany Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany European Technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http www olympus europa com or call our TOLL
71. When using the GEFIERER SEI N anjea ny dy 8s 4s 2s 1s 1 2 1 4 D A INS 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 Shutter speed 12 8 3 5z00om oN NIAAA By lens focal DSINSENINTSINININ TSAI length 54mm OKT sx When using the 14mm 54mm f2 8 3 5 zoom lens focal Viewfinder Shutter Aperture value speed AF confirmation mark Exposure mode Advanced shooting modes A 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 Conversely when you close the aperture increase the aperture value the camera will focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions more depth of field producing a picture with clear focus throughout the image area Before shooting you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture When the aperture value When the aperture value f number is decreased f number is increased 1 Set the mode dial to A 2 Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value iq ES d ata gto vivio aig sa E pi gao Z 326432448 CF p a db Small aperture number is increased 41 l SUOI IPUOD HuljOOYUS JO pow zy ay Huljoajas ke SUOI IPUOD Huljooyus 10
72. a thick filter is used E Nomenclature Hood mount section Filter mount thread Zoom ring Focus ring Mount index Electrical contacts Front cap Rear cap Lens hood NO ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses E Attaching the hood E Storing the hood Main Specifications Mount Focal distance Max aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight Dimensions Lens hood mount Filter mount thread diameter Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject q Four Thirds Mount 14 45mm f3 5 5 6 75 27 10 groups 12 lenses Multilayer film coating partially single layered 3 5 f22 0 38m 1 2ft infinite AF MF switching 285g 10 10z excluding hood and cap Max dia 6 71 x Overall length 86 5mm 3 4in Bayonet 58mm 211 S llOSS 29Y D ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ZUIKO DIGITAL 17 5 45mm f3 5 5 6 E Main features The 17 5 45mm is a lens with high imaging capability designed exclusively for use with Olympus FOUR THIRDS single lens reflex digital cameras Standard zoom lens equivalent to a 35 90 mm zoom lens on a 35 mm film camera Zoom lens with 7 elements in 7 groups including two aspherical elements Can be used with the optional EC 14 teleconverter in manual focusing MF mode Can be used with the optional EX 25 extension tube under the following conditions
73. about OLYMPUS Master s other features as well as for details on how to use the software refer to OLYMPUS Master Help or the OLYMPUS Master software user s guide Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master Identify the OS on your computer before installing the software For the latest information on compatible operating systems visit the OLYMPUS web site http www olympus com System requirements E Windows OS Windows 98SE Me 2000 Professional XP CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or higher RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended HD space 300 MB or more Interface USB port Monitor 1024 x 768 pixel or more minimum 65 536 colors e Only pre installed operating systems are supported e To install OLYMPUS Master on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP login as a user with administrator privileges e QuickTime 6 and Internet Explorer or later must be installed on the computer beforehand e For Windows XP Windows XP Professional Home Edition is supported e For Windows 2000 only Windows 2000 Professional is supported e For Windows 98SE a USB driver will be automatically installed E Macintosh OS Mac OS X 10 2 or later CPU Power PC G3 500 MHz or higher RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended HD space 300 MB or more Interface USB port Monitor 1024 x 768 pixel or more minimum 32 000 colors e If your Macintosh has no built in USB port its funct
74. amera for the first time iPhoto will start up automatically Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master Q Notes e When the camera is connected to the computer none of the camera buttons are functional Jenduo2 e 0 sobew Huns zsuelIL E 160 Starting OLYMPUS Master E Windows Double click 53 OLYMPUS Master on the desktop e The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears E Macintosh Double click 53 OLYMPUS Master in the OLYMPUS Master folder e The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears e The first time you start the program a dialog box appears prompting you for User Information Enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the affixed label then select your region a Motte mee mme i l Upgrade ER 6 Print Images rint EE e T Transfer Images button Create and Share button Transfers images from the Displays menus to enjoy camera or removable media images Browse imaged button Backup Images button Displays the Browse window Backs up images onto removable media Online Print button Display the online print Upgrade button window Displays the dialog box that i allows upgrade to Print Images at Home OLYMPUS Master Plus button Displays the print menu Closing OLYMPUS Master 1 Click x Exit in the main menu e The OLYMPUS Master program is closed 161 Ja Ndwod e o sobew Hulaysuesy E Jayn
75. amera performs image processing such as white balance and sharpness adjustment on images in the RAW data format then saves the data to a new file in the TIFF or JPEG format While checking recorded images you can edit them to your liking Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings If you want to use different settings when editing change the current camera settings beforehand Editing images recorded in JPEGITIFF data format BLACK amp WHITE Creates black and white images SEPIA Creates sepia toned images D REDEYE FIX Reduces red eye phenomenon during flash shooting SATURATION Sets the color depth U Ma Converts the image file size to 1280 x 960 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 D O Q CANCEL IEN RE oi EE Sen Sp Image in RAW data format Image in JPEG TIFF data format O Notes e The image recorded in TIFF is saved as an SHQ image 109 Editing still images 7 Menu D gt EDIT 2 Use CH to select images you want to view Press the button e The camera recognizes the image data format 3 The setting screen varies depending on ones ee SE the image data format Select the data you want to edit and do the following steps depending on the image data format JPEG TIFF EDIT RAW EDIT BLACK amp WHITE SEPIA YES REDEYE FIX NO SATURATION CANCEL Mend SELECT gt GO OK CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GO OK When editing JPEG TIFF image When editing RAW image
76. anual To cancel the remote control shooting mode gt The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting Set to one of the other drive modes To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode gt The shutter button on the camera still works even in the remote control shooting mode e The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus e 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 e Zoom is not available on the remote control Ss S o o O O E Si Q h Si O Si o Bulb shooting on the remote control Set the mode dial to M then set the shutter speed to bulb Press the T button to close the shutter Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter If 8 minutes elapse after pressing the W button the shutter closes automatically 67 A Focusing functions This camera is equipped with an auto focus function that lets you focus quickly easily and automatically You can also choose from a variety of other focus modes including AF frame selection and C AF to suit different subjects and shooting conditions Naturally manual focusing is also available Focusing is the key to great photography so be sure to learn how to take advantage of these functions AF frame selection Normally
77. art immediately when the screen asking you if you wish to restart the computer is displayed and click OK e The computer restarts Enter your name and the serial number and select your region of residence The serial number consists of numerals only Cancel OLYMPUS Master Setup x Would you like to install Adobe Reader This coftmare is required to raad fe User s manual and otter online documentation ze re OLYMPUS Master Setup as o mp The setup of OLYMPUS Master has been 4 complete ompleted Setup has finished installing OLYMPUS Master on ur computer Vv f would like to view the README file 157 Jajyndwiod e o sabew Hulwajsuesy EI Jayndwod e o sobew Gulwajsuesy E Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software E Macintosh 1 A Insert the OLYMPUS Master software CD into your CD ROM drive e The CD ROM window automatically appears e If the screen does not appear double click the CD ROM icon on your desktop Double click on the desired language folder Double click the Installer icon e Follow the on screen prompts to continue installing the program OLYMPUS Master Installer will automatically launch e When the software license agreement window appears read the license agreement text then click Continue and Agree e A window appears to inform you when installation is complete Click the Quit button
78. atible with the USB connection Windows Windows 98SE Me 2000 Professional XP Macintosh Mac OS 9 0 9 2 X e Users running Windows 98SE need to install the USB driver Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable double click the file included in the following folder on the provided OLYMPUS Master CD ROM When you install OLYMPUS Master the USB driver will be installed at the same time Your computer s drive name USB INSTALL EXE Even if your computer has a USB connector data transfer may not function correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have an add on USB connector extension card etc e Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 e Windows 98SE upgrade from Windows 95 98 e Mac OS 8 6 or lower e Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home built PC system or PCs with no factory installed OS el D a D gt c 3 D D KA fo D O e 3 c D 166 11 Appendix The appendix will assist in solving most problems you may encounter Solutions to error messages operational problems blurry pictures camera storage basic terminology and more can easily be found in this section gt o D D gt x If you encounter problems Error codes V lows inder Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indications indications The card is not inserted or it Insert a card or insert a _No
79. attern Light Metering This determines the exposure by metering and calculating the light levels in the center and other areas of the image separately 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 178 Glossary 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 In addition vignetting can occur when an incorrect lens hood is used causing shadowing to appear in the corners of the image EV Exposure Value A system for measuring exposure EVO is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second The EV then increases by 1 each time the aperture increases by one F stop or the shutter speed increases by one increment EV can also be used to indicate brightness and ISO settings Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image The exposure is determined by the length of time the shutter is open shutter speed and the amount of light that passes through the lens aperture ISO A method for indicating f
80. before use If they are dirty contact failure may cause problems with charging or shorten the battery s operation time after charging E Care e Clean the battery charger and terminals by wiping them with a soft dry cloth Never use a wet cloth alcohol lacquer thinner benzene or detergent 203 f S llOSS 29Y D BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger BE E Operating temperatures e Use the battery within the operating temperature range specified for the camera e Even within the specified operating temperature range battery operation time decreases as the temperature drops When the temperature is low it is recommended to carry a spare charged battery and keep it warm in a pocket bag etc When carrying a battery in your pocket be sure to cover the battery terminals with the provided protection cap to prevent short circuiting Do not put anything else in the pocket with the battery e The optimum ambient temperature for charging is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F e When a battery is warm or hot as is the case when it has recently been used recharging may not be performed properly For best results wait until the battery temperature cools down before recharging it E Transport and storage e Do not leave the battery in the charger or camera Even when the power switch is set to off a small amount of current continues to flow and may lead to a decrease in battery performance When not using the batt
81. cable you can print out recorded pictures directly With the camera connected to the printer select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera s monitor It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data I gt P 140 To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge refer to the printer s instruction manual PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera LL STANDARD All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings By selecting L STANDARD on the settings screens I P 149 you can print pictures according to these settings For details on your printer s standard settings refer to the printer s instruction manual or contact the printer manufacturer Printer accessories For details on printing paper types ink cassettes etc refer to the printer s instruction manual e Keep an eye on the battery remaining power If you use the battery make sure that it is fully charged If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost e Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed e The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable 145 i ive e Direct printing PictBridge Connecting the camera to a printer Use th
82. ck the video signal type before connecting CANCEL iser Eed Je the camera to your TV NTSC North America Japan Taiwan Korea PAL European countries China 135 eiawes JNOA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng oe eiawed noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulzimojysng Ly Button timer You can specify the operable time for function settings on the current setting screen from the time you take your finger away from any operation button T Menu j2 BUTTON TIMER 2 Use CH to set 3 SEC You will have 3 seconds to complete function setting on the current setting screen 5 SEC You will have 5 seconds to complete function setting on the current setting screen A Oj 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER E E il SCREEN 5SEC D CTLPANELCOLOR HOLD 72 PRIORITY SET CANCEL MEN SELECT Zeie Tei HOLD You can take as long as you like to complete function setting The current screen will remain until you press the button again 3 Press the button Auto power off This camera automatically turns off to reduce battery consumption if it is not operated for 4 hours When you need to use the camera for a long time you can reset this battery saving function Menu gt air 4h TIMER 2 Use to select OFF or 4h 3 Press the button 136 4hTIMER OFF BUTTON TIMER 4h SCREEN 4 CTLPANELCOLOR Yo PRIORITY SET CANCEL MEN SELECT gt L GOPOK Start up scree
83. connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC 3 Connecting the camera to a printer P 146 Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer You can print out pictures with set number of prints print paper and other settings gt Connecting the camera to a printer P 146 Changing the display language You can change the language used for the on screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language Menu 12 gt 2 Use 7 to select the language you want ENGLISH to use FRANCAIS 3 Press the button BEUISEN ESPANOL e Yi n nother lan r ou can add another language to you WCS AEN SELECT gt E GOAR camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software For details refer to Help Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV s video signal type You ll need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable If you use the wrong video signal type recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV Menu gt J2 VIDEO OUT gt es O 2 User to select NTSC or PAL VIDEOOUT Al 3 Press the button aD PAL 7 REC VIEW TV video signal types amp main regions J2 SLEEP Che
84. continuous AF shooting 00 ee eee eee eee 72 Simultaneous use of C AF mode and MF mode C AF MF 72 Manual focus MF SEET 73 MF siele de Le EE 74 e elle wl LEE EE wae he 15 Shutter release priority 0 0 0 ccc eee eee eens 75 6 Exposure image and color Metering mode Changing the metering system 77 Exposure compensation Varying the image brightness 79 AE lock Locking the exposure 0 00 0 eee eee 81 ISO Setting the desired sensitivity Tolga 82 AE racketiNg EES 83 White balance Adjusting the color one 85 Setting the auto preset white balance 87 Setting the custom white balance 89 Setting the one touch white balance 90 WB Compensation s somiseden e a E AE aaa ees 91 WB te erg tee tet mate deed eee TA eee ee hee 92 Picture MOOS EE EELER 93 Gradallon 4 04 naan o Hee EE 94 Shading compensation n wea hhweede ea ale naeebo EE 94 Noise ee DEE 95 Color space Seain df hates EEGEN 96 neet EE EE EEN 96 7 Playback Single frame playback EE 98 Close up playback csee eee ee ee EE EE 99 Light box GiSDlaYy 24s EE ENN E Eed a ak ee 100 elef display seis At 88 ieee EE kh eto tees 101 Calendardisplay 2 zece ture on deleted SSG Re RwS hs He awd es 102 Information display on 2ece be ven hatte eeece ae es tee Oe eee wa RS 103 le Le EE 106 Rotating MAGGS ase eA eae We es ee as SE ole a 107 Playback On INV Sintec a eX ee we ears ern aw SRE PRON
85. creen will be restored and your setting will be confirmed Your setting can also be confirmed by pressing the Gei button List of direct buttons __Direet buttons Function Ref Page Dec AF frame selection button Selects AF frame be CA Metering button Sets metering mode IHN Remote control Sets Remote control P 62 P 63 Selftimer Drive button Selftimer Drive P 65 4 Exposure compensation Sets exposure button compensation value g Flash switch Sets flash mode flash mode 21 l suoijeiado siseg a Control panel screen and function settings Setting on the control panel screen 1 Press the button e The cursor on the control panel screen lights 4 II ETT o Si SAF O 0 r 20 CH SES CH a Cursor Control panel screen 1 3 2 2 Use the arrow pad CH to move the cursorto 2 Aessen ve An the function you want to set m WB Ex When setting white balance eo BECH 3 Press the button e The direct menu is displayed J CWB 2000K SELECT gt GO gt OK Direct menu 4 Use the control dial gt to set e You can also use the control dial to make settings on the control panel screen display after completing step 2 e If you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds Button timer IS P 136 the control panel screen will be restored and your setting will be confirmed Your setting can also be confirmed by pressing the b
86. d e Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera 3 Suitable for shooting fireworks e Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera e The flash cannot be used e AF is not possible Use manual focus MF Suitable for shooting documents etc Increases Tiet contrast between letters and background ecordir to 15 seconds in HQ mode 320x240 pixels or 62 sece KE EES e The flash cannot be used Built In Microphone With the built in microphone you can record up to 4 seconds of SUOI IPUOD HuljOOUS 104 pow zy ou HuljoajaS sound per still image Picture Effects Black amp White S or Black Board can be selected pate ntro ge style With White Board and giving you gre Black Board modes pictur rs can be taken extra clearly 15 BEACH amp SNOW Suitable for shooting snow capped mountain landscapes white sand beaches seascapes etc Advanced shooting modes For more advanced shooting and greater creative control you can set the aperture value and shutter speed P Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness This mode is useful if you do not necessarily want to use the flash You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the correct EV exposure value 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 P
87. dwos e o sobew Huns zsuesIL E Displaying the camera s images on your computer Downloading images to save on your computer Save images downloaded from the camera on your computer 1 Click i Transfer Images in the OLYMPUS Master main menu e The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied appears Click T From Camera e The window containing the files to be copied appears The thumbnails of all the images in the camera appear Select the image file you want to save on the computer then click the Transfer Images button e A confirmation message appears Click the Browse images now button e The images downloaded to the Browse window appear e Clicking Menu in the Browse window returns to the main menu e Never open the camera s battery card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking Doing so may destroy the image files 162 I ANPE Meter reg imnes PEIN EAN A A lee m Be SH En Displaying the camera s images on your computer Disconnecting the camera from your computer After downloading images from the camera to your computer you can disconnect the camera from your computer Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking 2 Dothe following steps depending on your computer s operating system Windows 98SE 1 Double click the My Computer icon and right click the Removable Disk to
88. e e Do not place the battery on an unstable surface such as a tilted or unsteady table If the battery falls off it may be damaged or cause injury Do not shake the charger with a battery in The battery could fly out of the charger and cause injury or damage Do not place a heavy object on the charger or power cord Also do not use or store the charger or power cord in a location from which they might easily fall such as on top of a TV Do not store or use the charger where it may be exposed to moisture or excessive dust Be sure to remove dust from the power plug before plugging it into a power outlet Do not charge a battery in an extremely cold or hot environment The optimum environmental temperature range when charging battery is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside this range a decrease in battery performance may result Keep the power cord unplugged from a power outlet unless when using the charger Do not pull on the cord when unplugging the power cord from a power outlet Grasp the plug to remove it Also do not bend or pull the cord excessively or place a heavy object on it Damage to the power cord may result in fire overheating or electric shock Operating precautions E At time of purchase e The battery is not charged at the factory Charge it before use Also whenever the battery has not been used for a long period recharge it before use e Check that the battery terminals are clean
89. e to the lack of brightness This mode allows you to capture the true appearance of the street e Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera 5 NIGHT PORTRAIT K 6 CHILDLEN Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera e The flash fires in the red eye reduction mode 3 Flash shooting P 50 Since AF is performed continuously you can take pictures of children at play without blurring Suitable for capturing fast moving action without blurring Easy shooting modes Ht 8 HIGH KEY 9 LOW KEY Optimized for bright scenes Subject brightness is correctly reproduced producing an image with impact Optimized for dark scenes Subject darkness is correctly reproduced without producing dark shadows The camera closes the aperture and focuses across a wider range in the forward and backward directions more depth of field to enable you to shoot close up pictures macro shooting e If you use the flash shadows may be noticeable and the correct exposure may not be achieved Suitable for shooting under candlelight Warm colors are reproduced e The flash cannot be used 37 l SUOI IPUOD HuljOOYUS JO pow YH ay Huljoajas ke Easy shooting modes Gi 42 SUNSET Suitable for taking sunset pictures Vivid red and yellow color reproduction e The flash cannot be use
90. e USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer 7 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer s USB port e For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port refer to the printer s instruction manual 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera s multi connector and turn the camera on e The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed Bunund bo Use to select IL EASY or USB MODE HL CUSTOM ae If you select LL EASY CONTROL Go to Easy printing P 147 D EASY If you select HL CUSTOM ONE MOMENT is displayed and SELECT gt G Set ei the camera and printer are connected The PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor Go to Flowchart for custom printing P 147 O Notes e If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes turn off the camera and start again from Step 2 146 Direct printing PictBridge Easy printing 1 Display the image you want to print 2 Press the T print button Flowchart for custom printing EASY PRINT START gt ch PC CUSTOM PRINT el PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX Select the print mode I P 148 4 Select the print paper setting I P 149 4 Select frames you want to print I P 149 4 Set the printing data VS P 150 4 Print pic
91. e indication at the minimum value is blinking the maximum value is blinking the correct correct exposure has not been exposure has not been attained attained underexposed Set the overexposed Set the shutter speed shutter speed slower higher The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies depending on the lens type and focal length of the lens 4 Press the shutter button all the way 8 All the way down TIPS The picture looks blurred gt The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra telephoto shooting Set the shutter speed higher or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter speed is changed gt f the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking set the ISO sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially available ND filter for adjusting the amount of light I ISO Setting the desired sensitivity to light P 82 gt If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value I gt ISO Setting the desired sensitivity to light P 82 To change the EV step interval gt In the menu set the EV step interval to 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV IS EV step P 123 44 Advanced shooting modes M Manual shooting You can set both aperture value and shutter soeed manually while referring
92. e mail etc So take advantage of your digital camera s benefits and have fun taking great pictures D yoeqheld Single frame playback There are several different ways to view and edit images However before using any of these functions follow step 1 below 1 The last recorded image appears ie erie as 7 2 98 Press the gt playback button e The monitor turns off after about 1 minute if no operations are performed After about 1 hour without being used the camera will turn off automatically Turn on the camera again gt button Use to select images you want to view Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back SI Displays the next frame Displays the previous frame Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead e To exit the playback mode press the gt button e Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode Close up playback This function lets you enlarge images displayed on the monitor This is useful when you want to check the en details in an image Control dial at Each time you rotate the control dial toward Q the image is im enlarged in steps of 2x 14x O e Rotating the control dial toward fal restores the previous image size CO ml fal INFO button Changing close up position D 1 During close up playback use SCH v Entire image
93. edical attention straight away Ah WARNING Keep the battery dry at all times Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or salt water Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time stop charging it and do not use it If you do not fire explosion ignition or overheating may result Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken Doing so may cause explosion or overheating Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration Doing so may cause explosion or overheating 13 Safety precautions Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera never insert anything other than the specified battery into the compartment If the battery leaks becomes discolored or deformed or appears abnormal in any way during operation stop using the camera immediately Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center Continued use may result in fire or electric shock If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean running cold water immediately If the fluid burns your skin seek medical attention immediately Ah CAUTION Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after operating the camera on battery power for a long time Doing so may cause burns Remove the battery from the camera if it is not going to be used for a
94. ee 133 EECHER nis se eee eV oa es SERBS ad ee ee EE 133 USB MOJE EE 134 Changing the display language 135 Selecting the video signal type before TV connection 135 BUIOM timer oreraa Ee a E E 136 PAULO powerot rrr eere uu eea Ne ae aa eara AE E 136 Start up Screen satay dE E E O a eee EEN 137 Changing monitor color EE 137 PIANC wise eae wantin diate teh eae eae al A Rew ae OS Lk ae ee tele ew Ca 137 Setting the date time 138 Printing Print reservation DPOF EE 140 Flowchart for print reservation 141 Selecting the print reservation mode 142 Selecting pictures you want to print cee eee 142 Setting printing data EE Oe ae OG RS 142 Confirming your print Setting 143 Resetting print reservation 0 0 00 eee eens 143 Table of Contents Direct printing die Ciel WEEK 145 Connecting the camera to a printer 000 eee eee eee 146 AS ll lee DEER 147 Flowchart for custom printing WEE 147 Selecting the print mode 148 Setting the print paper eme 149 Selecting pictures you want fonnt 149 Setting printing data ede hs eae ont ake oe rae EEN 150 MEET Eh ah hs aL a Coated A ale Ee Wea AE 150 If an error code is displayed WEE eee eS aaa EE 151 10 Transferring images to a computer See EEN 153 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 154 What is OLYMPUS Master s a cc2sssw El ee awe Ries es 154 Installing OLYMPUS Master 155 Connecting the camera to acomputer 000 cece eee eee
95. eeeseces 85 Atola EE 50 e 27 B PONY eege 199 Ga KA re EE 199 Battery Holder Zeie egen 206 BEACH amp SNOW E 38 BLACK TR E 110 Bulb SIOGUING EE 46 67 BUTTON RT 136 214 C Eelere 70 E EE 70 CANDLE virrie anra rae 37 CARD SETUP E 26 CF RE 26 Eeer 36 CLEANING MODE cigeccgencesetecnsinacnsncleuencites 175 Close up playback cecceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 99 COLOR Eege 96 Color re 86 CompactFlash scccstescassasinitentanaesveddsadionideuciunees 26 Compression rate seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 COPY ALL a ccscccpecccecteeadesocneliieiacispeeasas 113 CTL PANEL ee e 137 CUSIOMRESETGSEITIING 118 Custom white balance ssssssaneeannnnnnenneeneeea 89 D Eeer 127 Direct printing see 145 Gleeft CN KE 38 eS EE 140 E GK EE 110 EDIT FILENAME Eeer g 132 EV STEP scoren wn A OEE E 123 Eyepiece COVEN cis siaisasascuiweenacuedcedconscebsusmsiehdloase 64 F FILE NAME ensor pipr poin enc osni eee 131 FIREWORKS EE 38 FIRMWARE EE 137 PEBR ee E 57 FLASH MODE eebe 50 Flash Oif E 52 PCOS E 73 Focus lock ivi nnsiesciensssaiaiieddvetanniatondadveutuemtvasiioes 27 FOCUS MOA E 70 FOCUS E 129 FORMAT EE 26 Full auto shooting AUTO 34 G GRADA TION aoe oe acastsedstste orp retusa 94 H AIGH KEY EE 37 PIS AON BEE 104 el D 29 E R Index def o c Sencar ceeeee ea eeeteaene eee eset ronan Prenenrers 101 RAW EDIT EE 110 Sege 82 RAWHPEG ERASE sisice scctcmseiecneiaciocens 130 ISO BOOST E 124 REC VIEW sso
96. en gt Go through the menus until you find WB and look for the reference page number 8 5300K Ch 6000K Ox 7500K z8 3000K WB 4 4000K kat G7 40 M7 B7 0 R7 G7 0 M7 B7 0 R7 GMT o B7 0 R7 67 0 M7 CWB 2000K 14000K ISO IAUTO 100 1600 P 82 For information on how to read the instructions in this manual refer to How to read the instruction pages P 3 2 5 4500K How to read the instruction pages AEL AFL memo Pressing the AEL button toggles the AE lock between on and off geen Step through the menus in 2 Us o select ON or OFF DIAL the order of gt RZ P 23 AEL AFL 3 Press the Gei button Aina ON 72 AELMETERING OFF CANCEL EN SELECT GA GO OK This represents the arrow pad 1 Press the AF focus mode button A 2 Use the control di teset Im ie This represents the S AF C AF MF S AF MF C AF MF Control dial IS S AF single AF shooting P 71 Simultaneous use of S AF mode and MF mode S AF MF P 71 C AF continuous AF shooting P 72 AF butt Manual focus MF P 73 SC Viewfinder S AF C AF 20 20 S AF ME S AF MF E C AF MF E S AF MF AE C AF MF C AF MF SELECT gt el OK 1 mm nm CO Un D o 29 M v o Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure ip a or FLASHMODE AUTO m e Sr op ti
97. enter weighted averaging metering 78 ede SWS TOM EE 134 146 D Custom menu 185 Date time setting ce eceeeeteeeees 138 Digital ESP metering sseeeseeeneeeeeeene 78 dl EE 134 146 Exposure compensation 000008 79 Flash intensity control cccceeeees 56 H FUNCTION ou cceccccccseeceeeeesseeeeeeeeees 128 Image rotation cccccceecesesseeeeereeeeees 107 5 Language selection 0seise0ee101a 135 IC Monitor brightness adjustment 133 gt Playback menu 184 Lh Print reservation cccscssecses cee 140 Record mode ceceeeceesseeeseeeseeeeteeees 29 Em KOCIAN E 112 M i Self timer Remote control DAVE EE 62 63 65 Io Setup menu 186 WE Slideshow o eesceeeceseessesseessesseesseeseeseeeees 106 DIS Shooting Menu 183 184 Ce Spot metering cceecceeeeteeseeeeeeees 78 EE 126 AN TIMER reisien 136 A Adobe ROB ernie gusvaueneaeamendeeenae 96 N Eo E E E 83 AE 62 oee E E EEEN 81 AEL METERING cece ded ecnder costes atteseasdesaceks 123 AELAF L E 121 AEL AFE MEMO EE 123 AF ILLUMINATOR sititosstroctacinnciatetatinatecslsteamaddunns 75 le 70 ALL All WB compensation 125 ANTISHOCK sstininnscipscbsestateacanatlaasincianinieis 96 Aperture priority shooting A 41 Auto bracketing accc 2cccctcceateieiecsaniaedaaeiecessoddeces 49 AUTO POP E 126 Auto white balance c ccccncccccceeesenennsdenseee
98. ept of physics expressed using the Kelvin K temperature scale The higher the color temperature the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish the lower the color temperature the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish It follows then that the color temperatures of fluorescent lights make them unsuitable as artificial light sources There are gaps in the hues from the color temperatures of fluorescent light If these differences in hue are small they can be calculated with color temperature and this is called correlated color temperature The 4000K 4500K and 6600K preset settings in this camera are correlated color temperatures and should not be considered strictly as color temperatures Use these settings for shooting conditions under fluorescent lights 2000 3000 4000 50006000 8000 K O I 23 O gt gav S S O82 o S BS F g Ss Ss lt 7 SZ 5 3 E D SS T 2 OD S OD D TIPS White balance with a flash gt Auto WB is recommended when taking pictures with the flash If you intend to use preset WB select the color temperature 6000K When shooting with the flash be sure to play back your pictures and check the color on the screen Various conditions affect color temperature and how color is reproduced on the screen e The color temperatures for each light source indicated in the above scale are approximate They are not an accurate indication of color For example the actual sunl
99. er 190 Names of parts Mode dial I amp P 18 Hot shoe VS P 58 Control dial VS P 21 P 127 CCD mark When focusing measure from this point if you know the distance to the subject Power switch Exposure compensation button VS P 79 Shutter button US P 27 Flash VS P 55 Self timer Remote control lamp Remote control receiver US P 66 Mirror Lens attachment mark Lens release button Lens lock pin Mount Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body Battery compartment lock h O 3 D m O 5 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover 191 UOIJEWIOJU PE 192 Names of parts Viewfinder indications Items Indication examples Ref page 1 AF frame 0 amp 0 P 69 2 Aperture value ron P 41 45 KEE a RES 4 AF confirmation mark P 28 5 Flash H D 55 6 White balance WB P 87 7 AE lock P 81 Number of storable still pictures 13 8 appears during record mode setting Ge 7 Exposure compensation value indication ae P 79 appears during exposure compensation Hi 9 Metering mode teil Ce P 77 10 Battery check mwa Ca blinks 11 Exposure mode P Ps A S M P 39 45 Names of parts Monitor indications only for playback You can switch the monitor display using the INFO info
100. er of prints is set to 0 print reservation will not be Eessen applied i TAE RTPN O If all frame reservation is used after single CANCEL E SELECT gt CE GO OK frame reservation specifications for the number of prints will be overwritten and only one copy of each frame will be printed Setting printing data You can print the shooting date and time on all the pictures selected for printing NO The pictures are printed without the date and time DATE All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date TIME All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time TIME CANCEL fiend SELECT J GO Zeta DATE 142 Print reservation DPOF Confirming your print setting SET Confirms the print reservation you have made CANCEL Cancels the print reservation and the gt menu is restored PRINT ORDER SETTING C F J SET CANCEL CANCEL ieN SELECT gt GO Zei 4 Resetting print reservation Lets you reset print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures Set the camera to playback mode CS P 98 2 Menu 0J gt LQ 3 Use to select 0 or H 4 Select this when you want to reset the print reservation data for a selected picture LS Select this when you want to reset the print reservation data for all pictures 4 Press the button e If print reservation data is already stored on
101. ery attach the provided protection cap and store it in a cool dry place with a temperature between 15 C and 25 C 59 F and 77 F e When transporting or storing the battery attach the provided protection cap to prevent short circuiting of the terminals Do not put any metallic objects including personal ornaments in a bag or drawer with the battery This could cause a fire overheating explosion or leakage E Service life e Battery performance degrades gradually after repeated charging and discharging When operation time has decreased significantly you may need to replace the battery Battery capacity is usually reduced by half after about 500 charge discharge cycles though this varies depending on the operating conditions E Recycling the battery e Please recycle batteries to help save our planet s resources When you throw away dead batteries be sure to cover their and terminals and always observe local laws and regulations E Notes on charging e The charger and the battery heat up during charging This is not a malfunction e TV or radio reception may be interfered with during charging This is nota malfunction To avoid interference move the battery charger further away from the TV or radio a s s oss ssy Mae 204 BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger E m Overseas use e To use the charger in another country you may need a conversion plug that matches the design of the powe
102. f camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly when you take a picture at slow shutter speed Use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera To change the EV step interval gt In the menu set the EV step interval to 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV IS EV step P 123 46 Preview function If you press the LI One touch WB button the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived sharp focus in a picture with the selected aperture value Assign preview function to the H button beforehand I EI button function P 128 1 Press the J button QNotes e The metering values cannot be changed in the preview mode I SUOI IPUOD HuljooyUsS 104 pow YH ou Huljoajas ke 4 Various shooting functions The flash and drive modes sequential shooting are the keys to advanced shooting techniques Selecting a flash mode to suit a specific shooting situation or adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash will produce an image that is different from what would be obtained when less precise settings are used In shooting modes such as AUTO PORTRAIT and NIGHT PORTRAIT the built in flash will automatically pop up in low light or backlight conditions With Drive mode you can take several pictures of the same scene in sequence with different exposure or white balance settings Auto bracketing There is no need to change the settings before taki
103. from the shutter button and P 55 charging wait until the mark stops blinking Press the shutter button again The card is full Erase unwanted images or insert a new card Before P 115 erasing download important images to a PC P 162 The battery ran out of Charge the battery Wait until the card access power during shooting or lamp stops blinking while the images were being written to the card The monitor turns off after BATTERY EMPTY is displayed There is a problem with Refer to the error messages P 168 the card The viewfinder display is not clear The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is clearly adjusted visible There is condensation in Turn off the camera s power and wait until the the lens or viewfinder camera is dry The camera will dry out as it gets accustomed to the environmental temperature The date recorded with the image data is wrong The date time is not set Set the date time The clock adjustment is not P 138 factory preset The camera was left fora If the camera is left for a long period with the P 138 long period with the battery removed the stored date time setting will battery removed be canceled Set the date time again Condensation When it is cold outside the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and turns to droplets of water Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken from a cold place into a warm room 170
104. g data OK Transfers images you print to the printer CANCEL Resets the settings All print reservation data will be lost If you want to keep the print reservation data and make other settings press This returns you to the previous setting Bunund CONTINUE Continues printing CANCEL Cancels printing All print reservation data will be lost 150 To stop and cancel printing press the button CANCEL gt a KS Ol OL Teil PRINT CONTINUE CANCEL SELECT el Tei If an error code is displayed Direct printing PictBridge If an error code is displayed during direct printing setting or printing see the following table For more details on solutions refer to the printer s instruction manual If other codes are displayed refer to Error codes P 168 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action O y NO CONNECTION The camera is not connected to the printer correctly Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly Load some paper in the 4 There is no paper in the a printer printer NO PAPER The printer has run out Replace the ink cartridge of ink in the printer NO INK The paper is jammed Remove the jammed Gul paper JAMMED 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
105. gt Refer to Preview function P 47 42 Advanced shooting modes S 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 speed shutter 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 3 A fast shutter speed can freeze a A slow shutter speed blurs a moving fast action scene without any blur subject generating a sense of movement to create a more powerful visual impact 1 Set the mode dial to S 2 Rotate the control dial shutter li e HISSn ara n Eau SAF O 0 to set the Slower shutter speed SUOI IPUOD HuljOOYUS JO pow YH ay Huljoajas Ki KE L Faster shutter speed 43 l SUOI IPUOD Huljooyus 104 pow YH ou Huljoajas wo Advanced shooting modes 3 Press the shutter button halfway e Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder e The aperture value that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value Viewfinder Halfway down Viewfinder AF confirmation mark AF confirmation mark Exposure mode Exposure mode If the aperture value indication at the If the aperture valu
106. h or xD Picture Card to the computer For details see the Olympus web site el D Hd D co 3 D Q D N e D O O 3 CO c D 153 el D a D z gt Ce 3 D D KA fo D O e 3 c D 154 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD ROM to edit and manage images on your computer What is OLYMPUS Master OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for pictures taken with your digital camera Once installed on your computer you can take advantage of the following Viewing images and movies You can also enjoy slideshows and sound playback Transferring images from the camera or removable media to your computer Grouping and organizing images You can organize images by displaying them in a calendar format Using shooting date or key words you can quickly find the particular images you want Editing images You can rotate trim or change the image size Correcting images using filter and correction functions A variety of printing formats You can print in a variety of formats including index prints calendars postcards and more Creating panorama images You can make a panorama from the photos you have taken using the panorama function For information
107. he record mode 30 Setting the number of pixels and compression rate 5 30 A Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Shooting MOUSS EE 33 Easy Shoolng nodes EE 34 Advanced shooting modes 0 00 eee eee eee eee 39 P Program SHOOUNG geed EE Ee 39 A Aperture priority shooting 41 S Shutter priority shooting 43 M Manual shooting EE 45 Preview TUNCION EE 47 4 Various shooting functions AU DIACK GUNG erria dr BOSE Tg eee omar wine Keen oe ei 49 SEET el Le WEEN 50 Flashi Modes reee ai ead eu a8 DORR wade Sel EE 50 Manual lash sath EES 52 Setting the flash mode 54 Using the built in flash 21 ger NEE ears E bene aaa ey 55 Eelere Eege dent a A ee deka 56 Rail ie Le DEEN 57 External electronic flashes optional 0 0000 eee eee eee 57 Using the external electronic flash 0 000 eee eee 58 IER Eet EE 60 Using commercially available flashes 0 0 00 0c eee ee eee 60 Non specified commercial flashes 0 0000 cece eee ee nee 61 Single frame shooting sequential shooting 62 Self timer shooting EEN 63 Remote control shooting a a o aana aaa 65 j Table of Contents 5 Focusing functions AF frame selection hired owe tees ee ae ead ea eee eatin EN 69 FOCUS MOJE e Soni Ce ee GARG a tee ek Cee Wh Ee 70 S AF single AF ebootng 0 00 cece eee eee eee eee 71 Simultaneous use of S AF mode and MF mode S AF MF 71 CAF
108. her the color temperature the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish the lower the color temperature the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish You may encounter difficulties with color reproduction when shooting indoors under fluorescent lighting or where sunlight and fluorescent lighting are both present Your camera is provided with a white balance adjustment feature that you can use to compensate for the odd effects of combinations of color you may occasionally see in your pictures Compression rate Compression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data and compression rate denotes the amount of compression The actual effect of the selected compression rate could vary with the content of the image The numbers for the compression rate selected with this camera provide only a general scale for reference and are not precise measurements Conventional Photograph This refers to recording images using silver halide the method for recording images in conventional non digital photography This system is in contrast to still video and digital photography DCF Design rule for Camera File system A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of Field Depth of Field refers to the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived sharp focus in a picture Digital ESP Electro Selective P
109. hium Battery Holder 206 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses 0 00000 cee eee 208 ZUIKO DIGITAL 14 45mm f3 5 5 6 0 000 0 000 ce eee 210 ZUIKO DIGITAL 17 5 45mm f3 5 5 6 2 0 0 22 ee 212 rte ok eel cect gt ee Mok ee a dong eae oes es Mae ee adc 214 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number E 500 Trade Name OLYMPUS Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC Address Two Corporate Center Drive P O Box 9058 Melville NY 11747 9058 U S A Telephone Number 1 631 844 5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European C requirements for safety health environment and customer protection CE mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not thro
110. hooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond The power is off The camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for a certain period of time Set the power switch to ON The camera enters the Press the shutter button halfway P 133 sleep mode The battery is drained Charge the rechargeable battery When you use lithium batteries replace with new ones The battery is temporarily Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a unable to function while because of the cold The camera is connected The camera will not operate while it is connected P 134 to a PC to a PC The optional OLYMPUS Studio software is required in the CONTROL mode gt Ke D D gt x gt o KG D gt x If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ree Page No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The battery is drained Charge the rechargeable battery When you use lithium batteries replace with new ones Subjects are difficult to Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the P 27 focus on AF does not subject and then shoot P 73 work properly Pictures are being During sequential shooting no pictures can be recorded to the card taken when the camera s memory is full The flash has not finished Remove your finger
111. hough most accessories are optionally available not all accessories are available in some areas e BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger e LBH 1 Lithium Battery Holder e ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ZUIKO DIGITAL 14 45mm f3 5 5 6 ZUIKO DIGITAL 17 5 45mm f3 5 5 6 BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger Charging the battery A Connect the power cord firmly to the battery charger 2 Remove the protection cap and slide the battery into the Terminal charger as illustrated Terminal Protection cap 3 Connect the other end of the power cord firmly to a power Charging indicator outlet Li ion battery Power plug SollossaD0Vy D 199 BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger KC 4 The charging indicator lights up and charging starts Charging is completed when the indicator turns green When charging is completed unplug the power cord from the power outlet and then remove the battery from the battery charger Ge ee Charging status Off Battery is not connected Red lighting Charging Green lighting Charging completed Red blinking Charging error time out temperature error Red lighting Stand by for temperature protection In any of the following cases unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact Olympus e Charging has not finished after 10 hours e The indicator blinks red even though the battery is i
112. hutter speed P 43 set in the S M mode P 45 The picture is too dark The subject was too small Set the metering system to spot metering Or use P 50 and was backlit the flash P 77 There was something When there is something bright in the center of P 79 bright in the center of the the image the whole image will be darker image regardless of the metering system Adjust the exposure toward plus A high aperture value is Decrease the aperture value P 41 set in the A M mode P 45 A fast shutter speed is set Reduce the shutter speed P 43 in the S M mode P 45 The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural Indoor lighting affected the Set the appropriate white balance for the lighting P 90 picture s colors More natural looking colors can be reproduced with the one touch white balance The white balance setting Set the appropriate white balance for the lighting P 87 is wrong again Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture This may be caused by e Use a commercially available UV filter As this excessively bright may upset the overall color balance it should ultraviolet light on the only be used under the conditions described on subject such as sunlight the left shining through the leaves e Process the picture using a graphics application of trees brightly lit that supports JPEG Paint Shop Pro windows at night Photoshop etc For example after picking up reflections off metal in unnatu
113. ight is not exactly 5300K nor fluorescent lights 4000K 86 White balance Adjusting the color tone Setting the auto preset white balance WB You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions Press the WB white balance button 2 Use the control dial SEZ AUTO 31 IA l Be 5 153 OC CWB Zen Control dial stirs Sail Viewfinder Fi AUTO Preset WB Custom WB wy m Not displayed when em es Gs a WB is set to AUTO S D Q WB mode Light conditions Used for most light conditions when there is a white portion framed AUTO nae O in the viewfinder Use this mode for general use o RT For shooting outdoors on a clear day or to capture the reds in a E 30 5300K f sunset or the colors in a fireworks display c 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day when using the flash CH 7500K For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day et 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light CG 4000K Zeus For shooting under white fluorescent lighting amp 5 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp s 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp Color temperature set by one touch WB mm aa VS Setting the one touch white balance P 90 Color temperature set in custom white balance menu When the CWB
114. ilm speed by the International Organization for Standardization ISO e g SO100 Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light so images can be exposed even in low light conditions JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A compression format for color still images Photographs images shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ HQ SQ By downloading these images to a personal computer users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser M Manual Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed NTSC National Television Systems Committee PAL Phase Alternating Line Television formats NTSC is mainly used in Japan North America and Korea PAL is mainly used in Europe and China Number of Pixels PIXEL COUNT The number of dots pixels used to create an image denotes the image size For instance an image in 640 x 480 resolution is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is also 640 x 480 If the monitor setting is 1024 x 768 the image only takes up part of the screen 179 xipueddy a xipueddy Glossary P Program Mode Also called Program AE mode The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot PictBridge A standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected and also allows pictu
115. ion P 91 e You can check the white balance you have adjusted If you select ALL RESET 1 Use to select YES 5 Press the button This allows the built in flash to output a fixed amount of light With MANUAL FLASH set to ON you can set the amount of light FULL 1 4 1 16 or 1 64 in the flash mode setting T Menu 1 MANUAL FLASH ar 2 Use CC to select ON or OFF el sa 3 Press the button MANUALFLASH EE 1 lf ON T2 amp X SYNC CANCEL MENU SELECT gt DS GO OK sI eiawed JNOA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulzimojysng oe eiawed noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng Ly Speed synchronization You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the built in flash fires The speed can be set from 1 60 to 1 180 in 1 3 EV increments T Menu gt i1 gt X SYNC 2 Use 9 to select the desired speed 3 Press the button CANCEL MENO SELECT GO OK QNotes e For details on the synchronization speed of commercially available flashes refer to their manuals Auto flash popup When you take pictures in AUTO amp or Se mode the built in flash will automatically pop up in low light or backlit conditions If you want to control the flash pop up set this function to OFF T Menu gt 1 AUTO POP UP o AUTOPOPUP E 2 Use to select ON or OFF DIAL ON 3 Press the button a foe 71 AELAFL MEMO 2 AELMETERING CANCEL Irch ed GE Go OK
116. ionality may not be guaranteed when the camera is connected to the computer via USB e QuickTime 6 or later and Safari 1 0 or later must be installed on your computer e Be sure to remove the card drag and drop it onto the Trash icon first before performing the following procedures If you skip these procedures the computer may not function properly requiring you to restart it e Unplug the cable connected between the camera and computer e Turn off the camera o9 5 HA D Z 5 Q 3 D Q D Gol er O Da O 3 Kl e Open the camera s card compartment cover D 155 Jayndwod e o sobew Gbulwajsuesy E Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software How to install E Windows 1 A Boot your computer and insert the OLYMPUS Master CD into your CD ROM drive e The OLYMPUS Master Setup Menu will automatically launch e If the menu window does not appear double click the My Computer icon and click the CD ROM icon Click the OLYMPUS Master button e The QuickTime Setup program will automatically run e QuickTime is required to run OLYMPUS Master If QuickTime 6 or later is preinstalled on your computer the setup program will not run In this case go to step 4 Click the Next button then follow the on screen prompts to continue installing the program e When the software license agreement window appears read the license agreement text then click Agree e The OLYMPUS Mas
117. j09 pue afew ainsodxy o White balance Adjusting the color tone WB bracketing Three images with different white balances adjusted in specified color directions are automatically created from one shot One image has the specified white balance while the other two are the same image adjusted in different color directions All three images are saved on the card T Menu gt gt WB BKT 2 Use o to select the color direction WB BKT R B Red Blue G M Green Magenta R B G M a e You can set both color directions 3F 2STEP DR ET 2 3F 2STEP 3 Use CH to set compensation values OFF 3F 2STEP 3F 4STEP 3F 6STEP 4 Take the picture e When the shutter button is pressed down all the way images adjusted in specified color directions are automatically created CANCEL MENO SELECT gt GO OK TIPS To apply WB bracketing to white balance you have adjusted gt Adjust white balance manually then use the WB bracketing feature WB bracketing is applied to your white balance adjustment Q Notes e During WB bracketing the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing more than the selected number of frames 92 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 T Menu DI gt PICTURE MODE 2 Use Ch to select
118. justing toward minus when you want to capture images with a dark background such as green leaves in shadow or crimson foliage on a mountainside The red green and yellow of autumn leaves will be beautifully reproduced standing out against the background Metering mode Changing the metering system There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness Digital ESP metering Center weighted averaging metering and three types of spot metering Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions 1 Press the fass metering button 2 Use the control dial to set Ee ai Le Le HI Le SH Viewfinder E GD Ge Digital ESP metering Center weighted aver aging metering Ce Spot metering H I Spot metering C button highlight control Ce Spot metering METERING shadow control Jo Ou OSH SELECT gt lt Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure S ch BS Zog NOSEREDUCTONy OFF S WB AUTO ISO AUTO METERING CANCEL MEN SELECT GE GOPOK 9 Metering mode gt Menu gt I gt METERING gt Setting nT 10j09 pue abew ainsodxy kl J0j09 pue abew ainsodxy o Metering mode Changing the metering system Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image This precision ensures accurate meteri
119. l eyecup follow the same procedure Eyepiece cover 64 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 trigger 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 Setting the remote control 1 Press the AISCH Remote control Self timer Drive button 2 Use the control dial to set g0S Triggers the shutter right away 2S Triggers the shutter 2 seconds after ill Viewfinder ole button ili 0 second Ziel 2 seconds By 128 d s CJ EZ SELECT gt g Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure o FLASHMODE gt AUTO e mM gt 0 0 GI O i GF om AF MODE gt S AF bel gt AUTO CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GED GO OK Menu gt amp gt S a Gy gt Setting gt Drive mode gt 65 suonouny Bunoous snollen ke Remote control shooting Using the remote control Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable flat surface 2 Point the remote control at the Remote control lamp e Remote control receiver remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control e When 0S is selected The focus and exposure are locked the remote control lamp b
120. lect the flash control mode Viewfinder e TTL AUTO is recommended for normal use Nel 6 Press the shutter button halfway aN e Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity aperture value and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash g lights up in the viewfinder g blinks g lights up 7 Flash Charging is Press the shutter button all the way charging complete e When shooting with the flash control mode set to TTL AUTO pre flashes are emitted before firing the regular flash e When the flash control mode is set to TTL AUTO or when shooting a subject at a distance with ISO set to 400 or higher flash control accuracy will decrease 59 l S i O E VU V gt O O F gt Q h E gt OH O VU suonouny Buljooyus Snollen fN Flash shooting Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL 50 FL 36 Super FP flash timing is longer than standard flash timing This means that pictures can be taken ata higher shutter speed than is possible with normal flashes 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 Super FP flash AUTO me Ge e ISO WB R0 SE oe il _S AF ron Using commercially available flashes Use the M exposure mode on the camera when using any commercially available flash except optional e
121. lectronic flashes specified for this camera For details on non specified commercial flashes refer to P 61 1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera 2 Set the exposure mode to M mode then set the aperture value and shutter speed e Set the shutter speed to 1 180 sec or slower If the shutter speed is faster than this commercially available flashes cannot be used e A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images 3 Turn on the flash e Be sure to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera 4 Set the ISO value and aperture value on the camera to match the flash control mode on the flash e Refer to the flash s manual for instructions on how to set its flash control mode 60 Flash shooting e The flash fires each time the shutter is released When you do not need to use the flash turn off the flash s power e Check beforehand that the flash you are using is synchrorized with the camera e Depending on the camera s shooting mode the built in flash may pop up automatically and strike the external flash e You can prevent the flash from automatically popping up by setting the auto flash pop up function to Off IS Auto flash popup P 126 Non specified commercial flashes Before selecting a non specified commercial flash be sure to read the following information carefully to determine whether or not it can be used with this camera 1 Exposures
122. links and the picture is taken When 82S is selected The self timer lamp lights up for approximately 2 seconds then the picture is taken Transmitted signal effective area Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as shown below Powerful lighting such as direct sunlight fluorescent light or devices emitting electrical or radio waves could narrow the effective area suonouny Buljooyus Snollen fN Remote control receiver Approx NN SM 9 8 fy y Her ____Abprox 2m Deeg indoor Remote control ST ee outdoor Gand CC DEL Approx 5m 16 4 ft indoor 15 A JE E ees Del EL Approx 3m 9 8 ft outdoor 15 f N A Tegmgtf indoor ACG gm 9 8 ft RES ET Gt outdoor Appro 66 Remote control shooting TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed gt 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 gt The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far from the camera Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again gt There is signal interference Change the channel as described in the remote control s instruction m
123. ly popping up the built in flash when required A variety of advanced shooting modes are available enabling you to take advantage of professional shooting techniques Many functions can be set or adjusted with easy button operations while referring to the menus displayed on the large size LCD monitor Now let s take a closer look at how to use the functions and menus H CWB 2000K SELECT Kl GO OK suoijeiado o1seg a How to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes which can be switched using the mode dial Easy shooting modes This camera features 6 creative modes and 15 scene modes that automatically optimize the exposure for the subject AUTO Full auto shooting Allows you to shoot using a lens aperture f value and shutter speed set by the camera In low light conditions the flash automatically pops up and fires This mode is recommended for normal shooting conditions Portrait shooting Suitable for shooting a portrait style image of a person US P 34 Aa Landscape shooting Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes IS P 34 d Macro shooting Suitable for taking close up pictures macro shooting IS P 34 ZS Sport shooting Suitable for capturing fast moving action without blurring IS P 34 Y Night scene and portrait shooting Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night VS P 34 SAd Scene mode 15 different scene modes are
124. ly 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 The pictures are taken in the following order Picture with optimum exposure picture adjusted in direction and picture adjusted in direction Example When BKT amp is set to 3F 1 0EV 3 DEN 1 0EV Compensation value 0 3 0 7 or 1 0 The exposure compensation values depend on the EV step interval setting that can be changed in the menu Exposure compensation value can be adjusted within a range of 1 0 IS EV step P 123 Number of frames 3 T Menu amp gt AE BKT 2 Use the control dial to set OFF 3F 0 3EV 3F 0 7EV DE 1 0EV 3F 0 7EV 3 Press the button 3F 1 0EV CANCEL Ee AE GO gt OK 4 Start shooting Single frame shooting Each time the shutter button is pressed fully a picture is taken at a different exposure e The setting for the next shot is displayed in the viewfinder 10j09 pue abew ainsodxy kl Viewfinder Sequential shooting Hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken The camera shoots each frame at a different exposure e Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting 83
125. move the lens from the camera USBMODE gt e The camera enters the cleaning mode CANCEL gt MEN SELECT gt E GO gt OK Press the shutter button fully 2 Set the power switch to ON COLORSPACE gt 3 Menu gt J2 gt CLEANING MODE _SHADINGCONP J4 PIXELMAPPING 4 Press 6 then press the button 2 P CLEANING MODE G 5 e The mirror goes up and the shutter curtain opens 6 Clean the CCD e Carefully blow off any dust on the surface of the CCD by using a mechanical blower commercially available 7 Be careful not to catch the mechanical blower in the shutter curtain when turning the power off to finish cleaning e If the camera turns off the shutter curtain closes causing the mirror to fall e Be careful to not let the mechanical blower commercially available touch the CCD If the blower touches the CCD the CCD will be damaged e Never put the mechanical blower behind the lens mount If the power turns off the shutter closes breaking the shutter curtain e Do not use anything other than the mechanical blower If high pressure gas is sprayed onto the CCD it will freeze on the CCD s surface damaging the CCD 175 xipueddy a Camera maintenance KH Pixel mapping Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions It is not necessary to operate this function frequently Approximately o
126. n When the camera is turned on the control panel is displayed on the monitor right after the start up screen If you do not want the start up screen to appear set this function to OFF Menu gt j2 SCREEN 2 Use CC to select ON or OFF 3 Press the button Changing monitor color or 4hTIMER BUTTON TIMER SCREEN gF a CTLPANELCOLOR ON 72 PRIORITY SET CANCEL eil SELECT 4 GO OK You can change the background color of the monitor Menu gt Dal CTL PANEL COLOR 2 Use to select COLOR1 or COLOR2 3 Press the button A Oo 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER E SCREEN TE COLOR I TI PRIORITYSET COLOR2 CANCEL MEN SELECT ofleet Tei When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software you will need to inform which version of each the products you are using T Menu 2 gt FIRMWARE 2 Press E Your product s firmware version will be displayed 3 Press the button to return to the previous screen CANCEL MENU SELECT gt E GOPOK 137 eiawes JNOA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulzimojysng oe eiawed noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulzimojysng Ly Setting the date time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images The file No is also included with the date and time information Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera 1 2 Menu gt 2 gt
127. n Slideshow Light box display Calendar display Information display Information display Histogram display E Drive Drive mode Single frame shooting Sequential shooting Self timer Remote control Sequential shooting 2 5 frames sec Max no of storable sequential pictures 4 frames in RAW TIFF Self timer Operation time 12 sec 2 sec Optical remote control Operation time 2 sec 0 sec instantaneous shooting RM 1 Remote Control optional E Flash Synchronization Synchronized with the camera at 1 180 sec or less Flash control mode TTL AUTO TTL pre flash mode AUTO MANUAL External flash attachment Hot shoe E External connector USB connector Multi connector E Power supply Battery BLM 1 Li ion Battery x1 CR123A lithium battery x3 for use with LBH 1 Lithium Battery Holder E Dimensions weight 3 Dimensions 129 5 mm W x 94 5 mm H x 66 mm D 5 1 x 3 7 x 2 6 Q excluding protrusions 3 Weight Approx 435 g 1 0 Ib without battery E Operating environment 2 Temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F operation 20 60 C 4 F 140 F storage Humidity 30 90 operation 10 90 storage SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 197 l 13 Accessories This chapter describes how to use the accessories provided with your digital camera Provided accessories may differ depending on the camera kit Alt
128. n dh Set the camera to playback mode Is P 98 then set the following Menu gt Veit gt Lh gt OFF EDIT COPY ALL CANCEL fend SELECTS GED r Follow the operation guide displayed here e Select the print reservation mode VS P 142 A Select frames you want to print only for when you have selected 1 VS P 142 4 Set the printing data VS P 142 A Confirm the print reservation you have set VS P 143 141 vive e Bunund Print reservation DPOF Selecting the print reservation mode d Select whether to apply print reservation to selected pictures or apply print reservation to all the pictures stored on the card oh Applies print reservation to selected pictures f Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card Pictures shot after performing all frame Er reservation and stored on the same card will not be printed CANCEL MENU SELECT GO gt OK QPRINT ORDER CF EE If print reservation data is already stored on the card The RESET KEEP selection screen appears giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it I Resetting print reservation P 143 Selecting pictures you want to print Lets you apply print reservation to selected pictures Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints The number of prints can be set up to 10 If the numb
129. nables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor REC VIEW feature without having to record the picture to the card This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out before saving it MY MODE While holding down the LTL button you can take pictures using the camera settings registered in the MY MODE SETUP I See below PREVIEW While holding down the LI button you can use the preview function US P 47 3 Press the button CANCEL Mend SELECT gt el jet My Mode setting You can register 2 different combinations of camera settings and temporarily call up one of the registered settings while taking pictures The registered setting can be used while the LI one touch WB button is being pressed IT Menu 1 MY MODE SETUP OY NODE SETI 2 Use to set MY MODE1 Cl MY MODE1 MY MODE2 MYMODE2 RESET e If menu settings have already been registered SET is displayed next to the corresponding reset option CANCEL MEN SELECT GE e 3 Use to select SET e The current setting is displayed on the monitor Clearing already registered settings Use CH to select RESET e Registered settings are canceled 4 Press the button 128 Reset lens This allows you to reset the focus of the lens infinity when the power is turned off Menu gt 1 RESET LENS o AF ILLUMINATOR 2 Use to select ON or OFF RESETLENS Keg DI PRIORITY S
130. nce This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adjust the color balance accordingly Use this mode for any scene If there is no near white color in the picture the white balance of the image may not be correct In such a case use preset WB or one touch WB to achieve the correct white balance Preset white balance Seven different color temperatures are programmed on this camera covering a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights and light bulbs For example use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting You can enjoy creating different color tones by trying the different preset WB settings Custom white balance You can change the color temperature of one of the preset WB settings to your liking US Setting the custom white balance P 89 One touch white balance 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 The white balance achieved with this setting is saved as one of the preset WB settings 3 Setting the one touch white balance P 90 85 10j03 pue ew ainsodxy gt J0j09 pue abew ainsodxy o White balance Adjusting the color tone El Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature conc
131. nce a year is recommended After using the monitor or taking continuous shots wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly Menu j2 PIXEL MAPPING 2 Press H then press the button e The BUSY bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress When pixel mapping is finished the menu is restored USBMODE gt AUTO gt COLORSPACE sRGB SHADNGCOMP gt OFF i marenc IT CLEANING MODE CANCEL MENU SELECT Spe Jet O Notes e If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping start again from Step 1 xipueddy E 176 Glossary 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 The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed A mode in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter soeed and S mode in which the user selects the shutter soeed and the camera sets the aperture In M mode the user selects both the aperture and the shutter speed Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera The larger the aperture the shorter the depth of field and the fuzzier the backgro
132. ng each picture Auto bracketing You can shoot with compensated values such as exposure and white balance This is useful for obtaining the optimum value This camera is capable of the following types of auto bracketing Auto bracketing Comparison Ref Page AE bracketing E multiple frames at different exposure P 83 WB bracketing eg with different white balances P oi MF bracketing a multiple frames at different focusing P 7A getgertete WEE ee The WB bracketing function can be used at the same time as any of the other bracketing functions S i O E VU V gt O O gt Q h E gt OH G O VU 49 suonouny Buljooys Snollen fN Flash shooting Flash mode The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode The flash modes are available to optional external flashes When the mode dial is set to AUTO the built in flash will pop up automatically in low light conditions Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions To shoot a subject with backlighting position the AF frame over the subject Red eye reduction flash In the red eye reduction flash mode a series of pre flashes are emitted just before the regular flash fires This helps accustom the subject s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red eye phe
133. ng even when there is a lot of contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it such as when shooting backlit subjects or shooting under very bright light This mode is recommended for general use Center weighted averaging metering This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting placing more weight on the subject at the center Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value Metering area Ce Spot metering Metering area The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder Use this mode when there is very strong backlight Henn el HI Spot metering highlight control When the overall background is bright white areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera s automatic exposure Using this mode enables the camera to shift to over exposure allowing accurate white reproduction Metering area is the same as spot metering el SH Spot metering shadow control When the overall background is dark black areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera s automatic exposure Using this mode enables the camera to shift to under exposure allowing accurate black reproduction Metering area is the same as spot metering 78 Exposure compensation Varying the image brightness In some situations
134. ng procedures etc For example When you want to play back the images you have just taken gt Go to Chapter 7 Playback and look for the page titled Single frame playback 98 Singleframe playback EELER EEN E EA a e en OO GE EE p T E deene SE dex displa Searching the index I P 214 Terms used in this manual such as the names of functions are listed in alphabetical order When you come across a term that you are not familiar with or about which you want to learn more you can search the index to find the relevant page Camera part names and monitor indications are listed at the end of the manual For example If you want to know more about the term HQ NR a GRADATION nn E gt Go to the index at the end of this manual and erin DEET DLEN 8 Histogram 404 UP PIBYDECK TAR ng a ooK under or Ee Sr S g ature 86 Image rotation Iso ISO BOOST ISO LIMIT 124 OSTER 124 18 9 J JEROPE ergeet Searching the list of menus I P 183 The camera s menus are listed in a tree structure When you come across a menu whose name is unfamiliar on the menu screen you can find the relevant pages for this menu function in the menu list NOISE REDUCTION OFF ON P 95 B7 0 R7 G7 0 M7 B7 20 R7 G7 0 M7 B7 0 R7 G7 0 M7 B7 20 R7 G7 0 M7 B7 20 R7 Kz a0Mi pas B7 20 R7 AUTO For example When you want to know how to make settings for WB in the menu scre
135. nomenon e After the pre flashes it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement e Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre flashes or if the shooting range is too far Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness Slow synchronization Red eye reduction flash G4SLOW The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds Normally when shooting with a flash shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement But when shooting a subject against a night scene fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject Red eye reduction is also available Since the shutter speed is slow be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred Flash shooting 1st curtain Usually the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens This is called 1st curtain Unless you change it this is how the flash always fires Slow synchronization Red eye reduction flash G4SLOW2 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 The slowest possible shu
136. nserted properly Safety precautions This instruction manual uses a variety of common symbols and icons to assist you in proper handling and usage of this product properly and to warn you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property These symbols and their significance are described below Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may A DANGER result in serious injury or death Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may A WARNING result in injury or death Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may A CAUTION resultin injury or property damage DANGER The BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger hereinafter referred to as the charger is designed for use with the BLM 1 Li ion Battery hereinafter referred to as the battery Do not attempt to charge dry cell batteries and any other type of rechargeable battery Doing so may cause fire overheating explosion or fluid leak a s s oss ssy Ak 200 BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger Do not short circuit the battery terminals with a metallic object When transporting or storing the battery cover the battery terminals with the provided protection cap It is dangerous to carry an uncapped battery in a bag pocket etc e Do not attempt to charge a battery that is damaged leaking or wet f battery fluid gets in your eyes blindness may
137. nt color space IS File name P 131 Pmdd0000 jpg P SRGB _ Adobe RGB SRGB Standardized color space for Windows Adobe RGB Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop Menu 2 COLOR SPACE Ee 2 Use Ch to select SRGB or Adobe RGB ym eeke yest sRGB SHADINGCOMP Adobe RGB n 3 Press the butto H emmer TI CLEANING MODE This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released Menu amp ANTI SHOCK WB BKT 2 Use to select OFF or 1SEC AEBKT 30SEC FL BKT 7 MFBKT P h i 3 Press the button I ANTISHOCK EEF E CANCEL MENU SELECT gt L GO OK 96 Playback One of the big advantages of a digital camera is that as soon as you take a picture you can see how it looks right away That means that if the picture is out of focus or just hasn t turned out the way you want you can erase it and try again With a film camera on the other hand you won t know if there is a problem with the picture until you get the film developed Because a digital camera lets you erase those unwanted images you can keep more memory free to store images and take more shots You can also protect images that you do not want to erase Another benefit is that you can edit recorded images change colors to black and white or sepia change the resolution attach to
138. 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 anew card is inserted folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at 0001 If a card containing images is inserted the file numbers start at the number following the highest file number on the card 3 Press the button QNotes e When both the Folder and File No reach their respective maximum number 999 9999 it is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is not full No more pictures can be taken Replace the card with a new one 131 CH d er O 3 N 5 rr D o D rr z 5 To o h 5 O e O o o h lt o E o D 3 D 9 eiawes noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulzimojysng Rename file You can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize Select SRGB or Adobe RGB CS P 96 2 Menu gt 2 gt EDIT FILENAME 3 Use DO to enter the first character Press H to move to the next setting then sRGB use DO to enter the second character EDIT FILENAME P1010001 jpg CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GP GO OK sRGB Pmdd0000 jpg AdobeRGB _mdd0000 jpg You can change the first character to OFF A Zor0 9 4 Press the button Rec view Checking the picture immediately after shooting This allows you to display the picture you have just taken
139. o not insert a metallic object such as a wire into the charger Always power the charger with the voltage specified in the instruction manual Do not use a power cord other than the one provided or one that is designated for use with this charger Always insert the power plug completely and firmly into the outlet socket Do not use the charger when the power plug is not fully inserted 201 i sollossa20Vy D a s s oss ssy Mae BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger A WARNING To avoid fire overheating explosion or leakage do not subject the battery to excessive shock throw it or otherwise damage it Never put the battery in a microwave oven or high pressure container This could cause a fire leakage overheating or an explosion If the battery leaks or emits a burning odor keep it away from heat sources Leaked fluid may catch fire causing the battery to smoke burn or explode If fluid from inside the battery sticks to your skin or clothes it may cause injury Wash it off immediately with clean water and see a doctor If charging does not complete in the specified charge time stop charging to prevent fire overheating or explosion When recycling or disposing of the battery cover the battery with the provided cap use tape to secure it or use plastic tape to insulate all terminals Otherwise the batteries could be short circuited and cause a fire overheating or explosion Do not t
140. ocus ring the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled suoljounj Huisnoo04 Focus mode C AF continuous AF shooting The camera repeats focusing 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 Viewfinder e When the subject is in focus and locked the AF confirmation mark lights up s The AF frame does not light up even when the subject is in focus AF e The camera repeats focusing Even if the confirmation subject moves or even if you change the mark composition of the picture focusing is tried continuously e A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus The beep sound is not output after the second continuous AF operation even when the subject is in focus suonounj Buisnoo04 wi 2 Press the shutter button all the way Simultaneous use of C AF mode and MF mode C AF MF This function allows you to fine adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the C AF mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway to use AF 2 Fine adjust the focus using the focus ring 3 Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture 72 Focus mode TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually using the C AF mode gt Se
141. otated e The rotated image will be recorded on the card CG EDIT 1 Da 2 COPYALL CANCEL MENU SELECT gt Sal Zeta Original image before rotating e er 107 Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV 1 Turn the camera and TV off and connect the video cable as illustrated 2 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 instruction manual 3 Turn the camera on and press the gt playback button de FZ LU AA Video input terminal yoeqheld E e To connect the camera to a TV use the provided video cable e Make sure that the camera s video output signal type is the same as the TV s video signal type IS Selecting the video signal type before TV connection P 135 e The camera s monitor turns off automatically when the video cable is connected to the camera e The image may appear off center depending on the TV screen 108 Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images Available editing functions depend on the image format image record mode A JPEG or TIFF file can be printed as is without modification A RAW file on the other hand cannot be printed as is To print a RAW file use the RAW edit function to convert the RAW data format to JPEG Editing images recorded in RAW data format The c
142. ou 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 Each time you rotate the control dial Control dial lt toward De the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16 to 25 H Moves to the previous frame H Moves to the next frame Displays the index previous to the top left image in the currently displayed index Displays the index proceeding the lower right image in the currently displayed index mu Calendar display CS P 102 101 yoeqheld E Calendar display With the calendar you can display images recorded on the card by date If more than one image was taken on a single date the image shot first on that date is displayed During index display ES P 101 rotate Controldial the control dial lt toward Dei until the calendar screen is displayed SC eg IT O Wi E o a 2 Use Ch to select images you want to 5005 Sun Mon Tue WedThu Fri Sat view d Q AJ d d 2 ER al sl el shades 101 111 2 141 al aR d aol al 2 mofi asl dd as SA Sms 102 Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs INFO button 7 Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is
143. ou want to erase and press the button e The selected images will be shown with red frames e Press the button to cancel your selection 3 After you have selected the frame to ERASE SELECTEDICF erase press the erase button 4 Use DXO to select YES YES 5 Press the button NO Priority setting In tne ts menu PRIORITY SET i gt P 129 allows you to set the screen cursor setting to YES Quick erase In the 11 menu QUICK ERASE US P 130 allows you to erase an image immediately using the Ai button 116 8 Customizing the settings functions of your camera Thanks to digital technology you can effortlessly customize many of your camerais functions For example you can call up your favorite functions at the touch of a button adjust EV step values or easily call up the functions you customized This chapter introduces all the functions that can be customized to suit preferences Try these functions to find ways to use your camera even more effectively CANCEL MENU SELECT gt gt GO OK 2005 01 01 00 00 CANCEL MENU SELECT GE GOPOK eiawes noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulzimojysng ay Custom reset setting Normally current camera settings including any changes you have made are retained when the power is turned off This camera allows you to restore the factory default settings using RESET and register 2 different reset settings in RESET1 and RESET2 for la
144. ouch the battery charger during charging Extended contact could result in minor burns Do not use the charger if the charger the power cord or the battery is damaged To avoid electric shock or injury never touch any internal parts that may have been exposed If the charger or power cord is damaged unplug the power cord and contact your nearest Olympus service center for repairs If you notice any abnormalities such as leakage discoloration deformation overheating or odor unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the charger Continuing to use the charger under these conditions could result in fire overheating or explosion Contact your nearest Olympus Service Center for repairs Keep the battery out of reach of children To avoid electric shock or injury children should not use the charger unless they are carefully supervised by a parent or guardian Ah CAUTION Do not use the battery charger with non specified equipment Do not continue charging for more than 24 hours Fire overheating explosion or leakage may result 202 BLM 1 Li ion Battery BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger f charging does not complete although 10 hours have elapsed after the specified charge time stop charging to avoid fire overheating or explosion In this case contact Olympus Service Center The battery gets hot after extended use in a camera To prevent burns do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after us
145. owing the battery or other small parts e Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child e Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric shock Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially It may be hot and cause minor burns Do not take apart or modify the camera Never attempt to disassemble the camera The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera A fire or electric shock may result If the camera is accidentally dropped in water or if liquid is spilled into the camera stop using it allow it to dry and then remove the battery Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in progress Wait until charging is complete and the battery has cooled The battery and battery charger become hot while charging At these times they may cause minor burns Do not use a non specified battery and or charger Use of a non designated battery and or re charger may lead to camera or battery failure as well as other unexpected accidents Any accidents resulting from use of non designated
146. pected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied by or concerning any content of these written materials or software and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential incidental or indirect damages including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits business interruption and loss of business information arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Olympus reserves all rights to this manual Warning Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners 1 Basic operations This camera is equipped with a variety of easy shooting modes that automatically adjust focus and exposure as required as well as automatical
147. r outlets in that country To find out what type of conversion plug or adapter is required please consult a travel agent Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this will cause malfunction Main specifications BLM 1 Li ion Battery Model Number PS BLM1 Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal output voltage 7 2 V DC Nominal capacity 1500mAh Charging discharging count Approx 500 cycles Variable depending on the operating conditions Ambient temperatures 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F for recharging 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F for operation 20 C to 35 C 4 F to 95 F for storage Dimension Approx 39 W x 55 D x 21 5 H mm 1 5 x 2 2 x 0 8in Weight Approx 75 g 2 6 oz excluding the cap BCM 2 Li ion Battery Charger Model Number PS BCM2 Rated power input 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated power output 8 35 V DC 400 mA Charging time Approx 300 min Room temperature with the BLM 1 battery Ambient temperatures 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F for operation 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F for storage Dimensions Approx 62 W x 83 D x 26 H mm 2 4 x 3 3 x 1 0 in Weight Approx 72 g 2 oz excluding the power cord Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 205 S llOSS 29Y D How to use the LBH 1 Lithium Battery Holder You will need three CR123A Lithium batteries commercially available
148. ral colors with an eyedropper tool etc direct sunlight etc you can select color areas and try color conversion or saturation adjustment For details refer to the manual for the graphics application you are using 172 If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Re Page The top left part of the picture appears too bright When shooting at slow Set NOISE REDUCTION to ON before taking P 95 shutter speeds noise may pictures be generated due to arise in temperature in the CCD drive circuit Pictures cannot be played back on the monitor Pictures are not stored on NO PICTURE appears on the monitor Record the card pictures The card error occurs Refer to the error messages P 168 No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera The video cable is not Connect the cable properly according to the P 108 connected correctly instructions The camera s video output Set the video signal according to the region P 135 signal is incorrect where used The TV s video signal is Set the TV to the video input mode incorrect The monitor is hard to see The brightness is not Adjust the brightness of the monitor using the P 133 adjusted properly menu The monitor is exposed to Block the sunlight with your hand direct sunlight The computer does not recognize the camera correctly The camera s power is Set the power swi
149. raveling abroad Batteries may not be easily available in some areas Pay attention to cautions printed on the battery When disposing of dead batteries always observe the laws and regulations regarding the disposable of such items e When not using the camera for an extended period of time be sure to remove the batteries from the camera to avoid leakage Store the batteries in a cool dry location around 20 C with low humidity Main specifications Model Number PS LBH1 Dimensions Approx 39 mm W x 55 mm D x 21 5 mm H Weight Approx 20 g excluding case For the applicability of Olympus digital cameras etc to be released in the future visit the Olympus website or contact Olympus customer support center 207 l S llOSS 29Y D ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses Safety precautions Do not view the sun Do not point the camera Do not leave the lens through the lens lens at the sun Sunlight without the cap If solar will converge in the lens light is converged through and focus inside the the lens a fire may result camera possibly causing a malfunction or fire Handling Precautions Working temperature Abrupt temperature Do not put the lens with its range changes contacts facing down 3 Too much pressure Do not touch the lens Submergence sollossaD0Vy 208 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses Excessive moisture Magnetism Storage Precautions Lens cleaning tissue
150. res per sheet Displayed SARIN RAE when you have selected SIZE BORDERLESS MULTI PRINT ee D wW Siiezt ofze reel 10 lt 4 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 OK Prints the currently displayed IJ KATATA picture If there is a picture es that SINGLE PRINT reservation has already been applied to only the picture with SINGLE PRINT reservation will be printed SINGLE PRINT 4 Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture If you want to apply reservation to other pictures press Q to select them MORE li Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed picture and whether or not to print it 3 Setting printing data P 150 CHE SELECTAN PRINT OK SINGLEPRINT 9 MORE ab 149 e Direct printing PictBridge Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing Lx Sets the number of prints IO Prints the date and time recorded on the picture FILE NAME Prints the file name recorded on the picture Printing PRINT INFO Ux U 1 gt WITHOUT FILENAME gt WITHOUT SELECT SET gt GO Print when you have set the pictures for printing and printin
151. res to be printed directly from the camera Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit dot used to make up an image Clear large sized printed images require millions of pixels RAW Refers to raw data data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance sharpness contrast etc This file format is for viewing and processing with our own software You may not be able to open or process these files with other graphics software applications and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing RAW files are assigned an orf file extension orf 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 with a shooting lens working also as the viewfinder lens The image of the subject enters through the lens reflects off of the mirror and into the pentaprism where focus is adjusted then through the viewfinder lens Pictures are taken by framing the composition and adjusting the focus in the viewfinder lens Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time To get out of the sleep mode use any button on the camera shutter button menu button etc 180 Glossary Spot metering The meter reading is taken from a very small area around the center
152. ress the shutter button halfway e Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder e The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed on the viewfinder Halfway down Shutter speed Aperture value Viewfinder 1 250 F5 6 P SO we REOR amo vis G20 Minio ne 4 B UTO S AF confirmation 7 0 0 mark Exposure mode 3 Press the shutter button all the way e The image is recorded on the card All the way down 39 SUOI IPUOD Huljooyus 104 pow YH ou Huljoajas ke Advanced shooting modes Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P mode In the P mode the camera is programed so that the aperture value and shutter speed are selected automatically according to the subject brightness as shown below When using the ED 50mm f2 MACRO lens e g when EV is 7 the aperture value is set to F2 and the shutter speed to 1 30 length 14mm Program shift Ps By rotating the control dial in the P mode you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the optimum exposure The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting To cancel program shift setting rotate the control dial so that the viewfinder indication Ps changes to P or turn off the power Program shift is not available when you are using a flash SUOI IPUOD Huljooyus 104 spow YH ou Huljoajas wo 40
153. result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately e Do not load a battery into the charger with the terminals upside down If the battery does not fit properly into the charger do not force fit the battery Doing so could cause a fire overheating explosion fluid leak or other damage Never solder the battery charger or attempt to repair deform modify or disassemble it Never expose the battery charger to water or moisture including rain seawater and animal urine Do not handle the battery charger when it is wet or when your hands are wet Do not use the battery charger in damp or humid conditions such as in a bathroom Do not charge the battery or store the battery and charger in locations where they may be exposed to high temperatures For example do not leave it on the dashboard of a car under direct sunlight or place it near heating equipment Keep the battery charger out of reach of children Swallowing a battery can be extremely dangerous Should a child swallow a battery see a doctor immediately Do not use the battery charger in a place where heat may build up such as under a cushion Never use the battery charger around flammable gas Otherwise explosion or fire may result Do not use the charger for any purpose other than to charge the specified batteries For example do not use as a DC power source To avoid fire overheating or electric shock d
154. rmal H cannot be recognized different card indication NO CARD There is a problem with the Insert the card again If the r H card problem persists format the D ARD card If the card cannot be Late EE formatted it cannot be used Writing to the card is The card has been set to D H prohibited read only setting with the rare WRITE computer Reset the card with PROTECT the computer The card is full No more Replace the card or erase No pictures can be taken or no __ unwanted pictures Before pees H more information such as erasing download important indication CARD FULL print reservation can be images to a PC recorded eege There are no pictures on the The card contains no pictures No i ___ card Record pictures indication NO PICTURE The selected picture cannot Use image processing be displayed for playback software to view the picture on No H due to a problem with this a PC If that cannot be done indication PICTURE picture Or the picture cannot the image file is damaged ERROR be used for playback on this camera d The card cover is open Close the card cover oi D s r CARD 4c O COVER OPEN 168 If you encounter problems V iewfinder Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indications indications The card is not formatted Format the card H Th al CARD E ERROR The battery is drained Charge the battery No m y 9 y indication BATTERY EMPTY Troubles
155. rmation display button IR Information display P 103 18 19 20 Single frame playback information Overall information Items Indication examples Ref page 1 Battery check oa Ca 2 Card xD CF P 26 EH D 10 P 142 4 Protect Om P 114 5 Record mode RAW TIFF SHQ HQ SQ P 31 6 Date and time 05 12 23 21 56 P 138 i Sch See 30 RS ns AF frame III D 69 Histogram P 104 10 Aperture value F2 8 P 41 45 11 Shutter speed 1 4000 P 42 45 12 Exposure mode P A S M aa AS SS ze P 34 13 Exposure compensation 0 7 P 79 14 Focal length 117mm P 210 212 15 ISO AUTO ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 P 82 16 Metering mode Ce CHI elen P 77 17 Flash intensity control 0 5 P 56 18 White balance WB AUTO P 87 19 Picture mode A VIVID P 93 20 Color space sRGB Adobe RGB P 96 21 White balance compensation R 3 G 2 P 91 The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units 193 h O 3 D O 5 Names of parts Control panel screen 1 2 3 4 1 250 FS KE EI F ama 1 18 2 4 1 250 F5 6 0 0 SCENE 12 13 1415 16 17 22 13 16 Normal Detailed Items Indication examples Ref page 1 Battery check des Ca 2 Shutter speed 1 2000 P 42 P 45 Exposure compensation P 80 indicator 3 E
156. roduct with a battery Foreign Objects Liquid Spillage To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points never insert a metal object into the product Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage 10 Safety precautions Heat Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator heat register stove or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat including stereo amplifiers Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high voltage points Damage Requiring Service If you notice any of the conditions described below refer servicing to qualified service personnel a Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product b The product has been exposed to water c The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician d The product has been dropped or damaged in any way e The product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required make sure that the service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the
157. ry depending on the printer Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer printer is generally based on the number of dots pixels per square inch This is called dpi dots per inch The higher the dpi value the better the printed results Keep in mind however that the dpi of the picture does not change This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution the size of the printed picture will be smaller Although you can print magnified images picture quality will decrease If you want to print large high quality pictures set the record mode as high as possible when taking the pictures US Selecting the record mode P 29 e DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera Make changes using the original device e If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device entering reservations using this camera will erase the previous reservations e If there is not enough space in the card memory CARD FULL will be displayed and you may not be able to enter the reservation data e You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card e Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs e Print reservation may take considerable time when saving printing data to a card 140 Print reservation DPOF Flowchart for print reservation There are two print reservation modes available single frame reservation d or all frame reservatio
158. sttnctecenastotecstexnstaanasemnestaralsinntmasiiees 132 PO CUM E 124 REDEYE EE 111 ISO STEP soectaerc oee ea uadscacdeeasececceeeeaes coaeceees 124 Red eye reduction flash eee 50 RELEASE PRIORITY cssscascscciescarseentdaandsees 75 J RELEASE PRIORITY sacsstscsetiecavesensuencandteisy 75 JPEG TIFF EDIT EENEG 109 RESET LENS SEE 129 L S LANDSCAPE ees caeene ences 35 EE EE e LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT eth ne ae thes ae 35 wel POUVED wen ww wee SAT RAT ON ccssetacse see ceecaarsd oe taaecesobceecaitited 111 LOW KEY EE 37 Scene modes QB scecesecsessseee eee 35 M SCREEN ereere aes 137 EEN 111 MACRO eet eet eet geheegt 37 Sequential shooting EEN 62 MANUAL FLASH BEEN 52 SHADING COM 94 MF eene EE 70 SH 29 Manual shooting M See A 45 Shutter priority shooting S E EA E EEA 43 METERING E ETE E A E TT Shutter speed O MAAE A ota AAEE AEE A AT 40 ME 7 WEEN 74 Single frame fa EE 115 MY MODE GETUR een 128 Single frame playback eee eeeeeees 98 Single frame Shooting cccccccceeeeeees 62 N SLEEP eet 133 NIGHT SCENE 36 Slow synchronization sees eereseetereeeteseeees 50 NIGHTHPORTRAIT ooccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccececee 36 EE 36 NOISE RBEDUCTION 95 Se E 29 ORK EEN 135 Eeer 96 Number of pixels 29 STORAGE eneen 134 159 SUNSET EE 38 O T OLYMPUS Master 154 One touch white balance EEGEN 90 TIFF kt RI SEENEN 29 109 P U Ree 135 USB MODE EEN 134 PictBridge EE 145 yv PICTURE MODE E 93 PIXEL MAPPING EEN 176
159. t the C AF mode to mode 3 or mode 4 on the AEL AFL mode setting in the custom menu IS AEL AFL mode P 121 e If the shutter button is pressed again after fine adjusting focus with the focus ring the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled Manual focus MF This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder 1 Adjust the focus using the focus ring 2 Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture suoljounj Buisnoo04 Focus ring Rotational direction of the focus ring You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point IS Focus ring P 129 Focus aid When you focus the lens on a subject manually by turning the focus ring the AF confirmation mark lights When 3 AF frames are selected the camera performs focusing in the center AF frame 73 l MF bracketing The camera shoots multiple frames changing the focal point slightly for each frame The frames are saved on the card in the following order the frame with the manually set focal point the frame with the focal point shifted backward and the frame with the focal point shifted forward 1 2 suonounj Buisno04 a P Q Menu gt amp gt MF BKT Use the control dial to set MF BKT OFF 5F 1STEP 5F 2STEP OFF 7F 1STEP 7F 2 STEP et 1STEP EV step 1STEP 2STEP 5F
160. tch to ON turned off The USB driver was not Install the OLYMPUS Master P 155 successfully installed The camera is in the Set USB MODE to AUTO or STORAGE P 134 a CONTROL mode When AUTO is set the selection screen for T USB connection is displayed every time you a connect the USB cable to the camera SS 173 i xipueddy E Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera E Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera Exterior gt Wipe gently with a soft cloth If the camera is very dirty soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth If you have used the camera at the beach use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung Monitor and viewfinder gt Wipe gently with a soft cloth Lens mirror and focusing screen gt Blow dust off the lens mirror and focusing screen with a commercially available blower For the lens wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper Do not use a high pressure bottled blower If high pressure gas is sprayed onto the lens mirror or focusing screen by non authorized service persons the camera will be damaged E Storage e When storing the camera for extended periods remove the battery and card Store the camera in a cool dry place that is well ventilated e Replace the battery periodically and test camera functions Cleaning and
161. ter installation window appears Follow the on screen prompts to continue installing the program e When the software license agreement window appears read the license agreement test then click Yes 156 Setup OLYMPUS OLYMPUS Master OLYMPUS Master Setup Felcome to the InstallShield Fiza OLYMPUS Waster Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software e When a dialog box prompting you for User Information appears enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the label on the CD ROM package Select your region then click Next Installation starts When the DirectX license agreement window appears read the message then click Yes to continue installation e A confirmation window appears asking you if you want to install Adobe Reader To view the OLYMPUS Master software user s guide Adobe Reader must be installed If Acrobat Reader is preinstalled on your computer the confirmation window will not appear If you want to install Adobe Reader click OK e If you do not want to install the program click Cancel Go to step 7 e The Adobe Reader installation window appears Follow the on screen prompts to continue installing the program e A window appears to inform you when installation is complete Click Finish e The screen returns to the Olympus Software Setup Menu Select the option to rest
162. ter use Registering reset settings 7 Menu gt gt CUSTOM RESET SETTING CUSTOM RESET SETTING RESET 2 Use amp to set SS SET RESET1 RESET2 RESET2 RESET e If menu settings have already been registered SET is displayed next to the CANCEL NG SELECT E GO OK corresponding reset option 3 Use to select SET e The current setting is displayed on the monitor Clearing already registered settings Use CH to select RESET e Registered settings are canceled 4 Press the button Using reset settings When the power is turned on you can reset the camera to RESET 1 or RESET 2 setting or restore the factory default settings Menu gt 9 gt RESET1 CUSTOM RESET SETTING 2 Use CH to set YES RESET Resets to the factory default NO settings RESET 1 RESET 2 CANCEL MEN SELECT gt GO OK Resets to the registered settings Press the Gi button Use XO to select YES 5 Press the button WH Q 118 Custom reset setting Functions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING amp functions that reset to factory default settings Custom reset My Mode Function Factory default setting setting registration registration PICTURE MODE VIVID v v GRADATION NORMAL v v HQ vi Vv 0 y 7 NOISE REDUCTION OFF v vi WB AUTO v vi ISO AUTO v vi METERING ESP v v
163. th 1 3EV selected Eine eileeileeileefeellee Bae UR L 1 3EV Exposure compensation indicator with 1 2EV selected n en eieiei ei e e WR L 1 2EV e f the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator or turns red e The exposure compensation indicator disappears if the exposure is compensated by 0 m x O GU c D Q D D gt 2 O sl O Menu setting procedure eh gt 0 0 e NOISEREDUCTION gt OFF WB AUTO 1 ISO gt AUTO t T A Ge CANCEL MENU SELECT CEJA GOPOK Menu gt LD gt 4 gt Exposure compensation indicator Q Notes e Exposure compensation is only possible in the P A and S modes 80 AE lock Locking the exposure The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL 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 button When you lock the exposure the metering mode digital ESP metering center weighted averaging metering or spot metering selected in the menu is automatically applied I gt AEL metering P 123 1 Aim the camera toward the subject AEL button 2 Hold down the AEL AE lock button e The exposure is locked e is displayed in
164. the J flash switch to raise the flash e When you use any of the shooting modes listed below the built in flash will pop up and fire automatically in low light or backlight conditions AUTO OI SI IER BA Sit Wii 2 Press the shutter button halfway Viewfinder e The 4 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 3 Press the shutter button all the way 55 suonouny Buljooyus snollen ke suonouny Buljooys Snollen fN Flash shooting Flash intensity control This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash In some situations e g when shooting small subjects distant backgrounds etc you may get better results by adjusting light emission It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast distinction between light and dark of images to make the images more vivid T Menu gt amp IEN 2 Use Ch to set the compensation value 3 Press the button CANCEL MENU SELECT gt gt GO gt OK TIPS To call up the setting screen quickly gt If you press the KE flash switch and the Eg exposure compensation button simultaneously the screen will appear Use the control dial to set the value e This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL e If light emission is adjusted on the electronic flash it
165. the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point This function allows you to select only one AF frame L AUTO Viewfinder Focuses using the 3 AF frames Saree keene C Focuses using the left AF frame Focuses using the center AF frame d Focuses using the right AF frame Left AF frame Right AF frame Press the bad AF frame selection f button button 2 Use the control dial 3 Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture to set suoljounj Buisno04 HD AUTO E Oe ee a SELECT gt Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure A m 0 0 FLASHMODE gt AUTO BA gt 0 0 E oia les d AFMODE gt S AF 2 ME AUTO CANCEL Mend SELECT gt GE GOPOK kO AF frame gt Menu gt amp gt bel Setting 69 suonouny Buisno04 a Focus mode AF Three focus modes are available with this camera S AF single AF C AF continuous AF and MF manual focus T Press the AF focus mode button 2 Use the control dial to set 70 S AF C AF MF S AF MF C AF MF Ss S AF single AF shooting P 71 Simultaneous use of S AF mode and MF mode S AF MF P 71 C AF continuous AF shooting P 72 AF button Simultaneous use of C AF mode and MF mode C AF MF P 72 Manual focus MF P 73 SA BN Viewfinder ME S AF MF
166. the card the RESET KEEP selection screen appears giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it 5 Do the following steps depending on the print reservation mode you have selected Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 1 Use to select KEEP then press Gi RESET KEEP CANCEL MENU SELECT Seet OK PRINT ORDER SETTING C F PRINT ORDERED 143 vive e Print reservation DPOF 2 Use HR to select the frame with print Set to 0 reservation data you want to reset then press to set the number of prints to 0 e To reset print reservation data of other frames repeat this step 3 Press when you are finished e The screen is displayed 4 Use to select NO DATE or TIME Press Gei e This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data DATE TIME CANCEL MENU SELECT gt E GO 5 Use to select SET then press el e The setting is saved e The gt menu is restored PRINT ORDER SETTING C F J SET GANCEL CANCEL Mend SELECT Set jet Resetting the print reservation data for all Bunund pictures PRINT ORDER SETTING C F PRINT ORDERED 1 Use DO to select RESET then press Gei RESET 2 Press the MENU button KEEP e The gt menu is restored CANCEL EN SELECT E GO OKI 144 Direct printing PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer with the USB
167. the eyes SATURATION 1 Use to select SATURATION Press the button 2 Use DO to adjust the brightness SATURATION Press the button 3 Use DO to select YES Press the button e To edit another image use HEI to select the desired image e To complete editing press the MENU button CANCEL end SELECTS GO OK 111 Editing still images Resizing Te Use XO to select Mal Press the SS snake 1280 x 960 _ 640 x 480 2 Use to select the number of pixels then press the Gei button e The BUSY bar is displayed when editing is in progress e The resized image is saved as a new image e To edit another image use HE to select the desired image e To complete editing press the MENU button 320 x 240 CANCEL CANCEL MEN SELECT GO OK Resizing is not possible in the following cases When an image is recorded in RAW when an image is processed on a PC when there is not enough space in the card memory when an image is recorded on another camera When resizing an image you cannot select a larger number of pixels than were originally recorded D yoeqhe d 112 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 Copying all the frames Menu gt gt gt COPY ALL Press the button 1 2 3 Y
168. the picture effect mode VIVID Produces vivid colors NATURAL Produces natural colors MUTED Produces flat tone MONOTONE Produces black and white tone SEPIA Produces sepia tone 3 Use amp to adjust the item below Available adjustment parameters vary depending on the selected mode When selecting VIVID NATURAL MUTED CONTRAST Distinction between light and dark SHARPNESS Sharpness of the image SATURATION Color depth of images When selecting SEPIA MONOTONE CONTRAST Distinction between light and dark SHARPNESS Sharpness of the image B amp W FILTER Creates a black and white o CARDSEIUE ae ER CUSTOM RESETSETING N NATURAL PICTUREMODE 4 NMUTED J4 GRADATION MONOTONE CH SEPIA CANCEL fend SELECT GE GO OK VIVID CONTRAST A A SHARPNESS gt Lu H SATURATION gt 1 CANCEL MENU SELECT gt ED GOPOK CONTRAST CANCEL MENU SELECT gt I CO gt OK image The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened N NEUTRAL Creates a normal black and white image Ye YELLOW Reproduces clearly defined white cloud with natural blue sky Or ORANGE Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets R RED of crimson foliage G GREEN Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves PICT TONE Colors the black and white image N
169. the viewfinder Viewfinder AE lock 3 Compose your shot While holding down the AEL button hold down the shutter button halfway e The focus is locked Halfway down 4 Press the shutter button all the way e Releasing the AEL button cancels AE lock e Using the custom menu you can set AE lock so that it is not canceled when the AEL button is released Ir AEL AFL mode P 121 All the way down 81 10j09 pue ew sInsodxag kl Jojo pue abew ainsodxy o ISO Setting the desired sensitivity to light The higher the ISO value the greater the camera s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions However higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance 1 Press the ISO button Control dial 2 Use the control dial gt to set the ISO value iso AUTO 100 200 400 NAA Oras 800 1600 SELECT gt 7 ISO button Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure EE o amp gt Zog NOISEREDUCTIONy OFF WB gt AUTO n j are 72 METERING gt CANCEL MENU SELECT gt GE GO OK gt 60 ISO gt Ge Menu gt gt ISO gt Setting e The ISO sensitivity when it is set to auto is usually ISO 100 If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination the sensitivity is automatically increased 82 AE bracketing The camera automatical
170. ting precautions e When carrying or storing the battery holder with batteries loaded be sure to put it in the provided case e Do not store the battery holder in places subject to high temperature e g on a car dashboard near heating equipment etc e When replacing the batteries replace all batteries at the same time e Do not mix old batteries with new ones e Do not mix different brands or types of batteries E Battery Precautions e Use the batteries correctly Incorrect usage of batteries could cause leakage over heating or other damage When replacing batteries make sure battery polarity and terminals is correct Never short circuit disassemble recharge or throw the batteries into the fire This may cause fire or explosion Keep the batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is swallowed by a child contact a doctor immediately Battery performance may drop temporarily in low temperatures When using batteries outside in cold weather keep the batteries warm by carrying them inside your clothes or in a bag or pocket Even if performance has deteriorated in the cold the batteries will recover once they have been returned to the normal temperature If grease or sweat gets on the or terminal a contact failure may result Be sure to clean the terminals with a dry cloth before use It is recommended to have fresh spare batteries available when going on an extended trip especially when t
171. tiple AF left center right EVO EV 19 Auto Optional The built in flash provides light light can also be provided by an external electronic flash TTL full aperture metering system 1 Digital ESP metering 49 segment multi pattern metering 2 Center weighted average metering 49 segment multi pattern metering Spot metering approx 2 for the viewfinder screen EV 1 20 Digital ESP metering Center weighted average metering EV 3 17 Spot metering At normal temperature 50 mm F2 ISO 100 2 Information e Exposure mode 1 AUTO Full auto 2 P Program AE Program shift can be performed 3 A Aperture priority AE 4 S Shutter priority AE 5 M Manual ISO sensitivity 100 400 High ISO values 800 1600 are available Exposure compensation Exposure can be adjusted in 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV step within a range of 5 EV E White balance Product type CCD Mode setting Auto Preset WB 7 settings Customized WB One touch WB E Recording Memory CF card Compatible with Type and II Microdrive Compatible with FAT 32 xD Picture Card Recording system Digital recording TIFF non compression JPEG in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system DCF RAW Data Applicable standards Exif 2 2 Digital Print Order Format DPOF PRINT Image Matching M PictBridge E Playback Playback mode Single frame playback Close up playback Index display Image rotatio
172. to ema BEAT a Shows alternative setting AUTO AN AFMODE o EE Pr Fee procedures CANCEL Nd SELECT gt GE GO OK kO Focus mode Menu gt gt AF MODE P Setting This sample page is only for your reference It may differ from the actual page in this manual Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or Q 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 US Reference pages describing details or related information Table of Contents laten D Le LEE 2 How to read the instruction pages 3 Safet Elte e 10 1 Basic operations How to use the mode EE 18 Easy shooting modeS EEN 18 Advanced shooting modes 00 cee eee eee eee 19 Control panel screen and function settings 000 0c eee ee eee 20 Control panel screen display 20 How to make function settings 20 2 Things to know before shooting KIEREN 26 Selecting the card type cee rea alos Se CRESTS SSS CEE AGS SR 26 Formatting Ane Cardy 2 occur ade Gib SY eee AAA Wile pO Oe aes 26 If correct focus cannot be obtained 0 0 0 ce eee 27 How to use focus lock if the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame 27 Selecting the record mode 29 Types Ol FeCOrd MOUS 2 222246 S44 EE 29 How to select t
173. tter speed depends on the shooting mode When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec 2nd curtain 2 sec ko F 0 1st curtain 1st curtain flash fires 2nd curtain flash fires Shutter closes Shutter fully opens Fill in flash 3 The flash fires regardless of the light conditions This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject s face such as shadows from tree leaves in a backlight situation or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting especially fluorescent light e When the flash fires the shutter speed is set to 1 180 sec or less When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill in flash the background may be overexposed In this case use the optional FL 50 FL 36 external flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode 51 suonouny Buljooys snollen ke suonouny Buljooys Snollen ra Flash shooting Flash off Gi The flash does not fire In this mode the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised LS AF illuminator P 75 Flash synchronization speed Shutter speed can be changed when the built in flash fires gt Speed synchronization P 126 Manual flash This allows the built in flash to output a fixed amount of light With MANUAL FLASH set to ON fs P 125 the amount of light can be selected in the flash mode setting To shoot with manual flash set the f value on the lens based on the distance to the subject
174. tton the shutter button arrow pad etc T Menu 2 gt SLEEP A SS OFF 2 Use to set E VIDEOOUT 1MIN OFF 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 10 MIN 8 wll 3 MIN 3 Press the button du REC VIEW 5 MIN J2 SLEEP lt 4 10MIN CANCEL MeN SELECT gt L COOK 133 eiawes JNOA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng oe eiawed noA Jo suou2unsbuues ou Hulziwmojysng USB mode You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand you can skip the USB connection setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera For details on how to connect the camera to either device refer to Chapter 9 Printing P 139 and Chapter 10 Transferring images to a computer P 152 Menu fair USB MODE USB MODE J AUTO 2 Use CH to set 134 AUTO STORAGE CONTROL UL EASY HL CUSTOM COLORSPACE STORAGE The selection screen for the SHADING COMP CONTROL USB connection will be fu PIXELMAPPING J EASY displayed every time you J2 CLEANINGMODE h CUSTOM connect the cable to a CANCEL end SELECT SLE GO OK computer or printer Allows USB connection to a PC and transfer of data to the PC Also select to use the OLYMPUS master software via PC connection Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio Can be set when
175. tures Do not damage the power cable Do not pull on the charger s cable or add another cable to it Be sure to connect or disconnect the charger s cable while holding the power plug If the following cases occur stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center e The power plug or cable produces heat burning smell or smoke e The power plug or cable is cracked or broken The contact is bad on the power plug Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking overheating burning exploding or causing electrical shocks or burns Ah DANGER Never heat or incinerate the battery Do not connect the and terminals to each other using metal objects Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with metal objects such as jewelry pins fasteners etc Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way such as by soldering Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash resulting in potential fire explosion battery leakage overheating or other damage If battery fluid gets in your eyes loss of eyesight may result If battery fluid gets in your eyes do not rub them Flush them immediately with clear cold running water and seek m
176. tures I P 150 147 vs e Direct printing PictBridge Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing print mode You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Prints selected pictures Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card Prints according to the print reservation you made If there is no picture with print reservation this is not available Print modes and settings PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX SELECT gt GO v EXIT 9 The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary depending on the type of printer For details refer to the printer s instructions Bunund 148 Direct printing PictBridge Setting the print paper items This setting varies depending on the type of printer If only the printer s L STANDARD setting is available you cannot change the setting SIZE Sets the paper size that the printer supports SES BORDERLESS Selects whether the picture is SIZE BORDERLESS printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame LL STANDARD Dee OO CANCEL gt 0 SELECT GO OK PICS SHEET Selects the number of pictu
177. u can also use the Names of parts and Menu directory to search for the relevant pages Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function Setting G di age D CARD SETUP ALL ERASE FORMAT is es CUSTOM RESET Bawa SETTING RESET1 SET RESET P 118 RESET2 SET RESET A VIVID N NATURAL IS MUTED PICTURE MODE Ne Een P 93 GRADATION HIGH KEY NORMAL LOW KEY P 94 e HQ SQ RAW SHQ RAW HQ RAW SQ GE i RAW TIFF SHQ i 5 0 0 0 5 0 P 79 NOISE REDUCTION OFF ON P 95 sree B7 0 R7 SS G7 40 M7 7 B7 0 R7 305 oe G7 0 M7 B7 0 R7 c 6000K E E B7 0 R7 Qi 300K G7 0 M7 B7 0 R7 0 K WB m 3000 G7 0 M7 P 87 S B7 0 R7 ral 4000K G7 0 M7 as B7 0 R7 S 4500K G7 0 M7 m B7 0 R7 ama NOUNS G7 40 M7 a B7 0 R7 G7 0 M7 5 CWB 2000K 14000K Cy ISO AUTO 100 1600 P 82 3 may ESP AF ESP a METERING GI P 77 Ce HI Ce SH Factory default setting 183 Menu directory Factory default setting Tab Function Setting ef age re P A Q Y Mal SS s 2 AUTO SLOW SLOW FLASH MODE Z SLOW2 SFULL 1 4 1 16 1 64 P 54 S M f Zi Stow2 FULL 1 4 31 16 1 64 K 2 0 0 0 2 0 P 56
178. u can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master VS P 155 4 Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable Is P 159 4 Starting OLYMPUS Master I P 161 4 Saving images in the computer I P 162 4 Disconnecting the camera from the computer I P 163 e Keep an eye on the battery remaining power If battery power runs low the camera may stop operating while connected to the computer This could cause the computer to malfunction and any image data file being transmitted may be lost Never open the camera s battery card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking Doing so may destroy the image files If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub operation may not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer and the hub In such cases do not use the hub and connect the camera directly to the computer instead If you want to process images using graphics applications be sure to download them to your computer first Depending on the software image files may be destroyed if the images are processed rotated etc while they are on the card If your computer cannot read the camera s image data via the USB connection you can use an optional PC card adapter or other media adapter to transfer images from a CompactFlas
179. uld be affected by magnetism e g credit card floppy disk etc Doing so may destroy the data on these items LCD monitor Do not push the monitor forcibly otherwise the image may become fuzzy resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor If the monitor is damaged be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor in your mouth If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes wash them off A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the monitor This is not a malfunction When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera the edges may appear to zigzag on the monitor This is not a malfunction It will be less noticeable in playback mode In places subject to low temperatures the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily When using the camera in extremely cold places it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place ALCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light may appear on the LCD monitor These spots may not be uniform in color and brightness depending on their characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor This is not a malfunction FCC Notice Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
180. und The smaller the aperture the greater the depth of field and the sharper the background Aperture is measured in f stops Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures and smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures AUTO mode Program AE mode see P Program Mode In addition this mode features automatic flash pop up when shooting in low light conditions CCD Charge Coupled Device This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals On this camera light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image Center weighted averaging metering A light metering mode or technique that uses an average of the center and periphery of the image area but is biased toward the information at the center of the image area This method is best used when the brightness of the center and periphery of the image area does not vary greatly See also digital ESP metering and spot metering Color space A model that describes colors using more than three coordinates Color spaces such as SRGB Adobe RGB are occasionally used for encoding reproducing colors 177 xipueddy xipueddy Glossary Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature a concept of theoretical physics that with incandescent lighting corresponds roughly to the absolute lamp filament temperature expressed on the Kelvin K temperature scale The hig
181. utter button all the way to take the picture e Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed The camera will take pictures in Blies sequence until you release the button d S EH a ons ozs Viewfinder l Single frame shooting g Sequential shooting mm SELECT gt e suoljounj Buljooys snollen fN LA Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure o FLASHMODE gt AUTO e Si gt 0 0 Sl out D AFMODE gt S AF CH GOAR AUTO CANCEL Mend SELECTS GE GO OK gt CH Drive mode gt Ge Menu gt amp gt lt Gy gt Setting e Sequential shooting is not possible when NOISE REDUCTION SS P 95 is set to ON e During sequential shooting if the battery check blinks due to low battery the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains Self timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self timer You can set the camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self timer shooting Setting self timer 1 Press the a S G Remote control Self timer Drive button 2 Use the control dial to set 8 12S 12 second self timer 2S 2 second self timer Viewfinder Dg A fr 12 second self timer p Ip Le Uu Du M 2 second self timer
182. utton Control panel operation procedures This manual shows the control panel E a operation procedures until the direct menu Du is displayed as below eo oo ESE Ex When setting white balance gt 9 WB gt amp mi LU at l 22 Control panel screen and function settings Setting on the menu 1 Press the MENU button e The menu is displayed on the monitor gt CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE gt N VIVID GRADATION gt NORMAL gt HQ CANCEL E0 SELECT E GO OK MENU button 60 Arrow pad Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen CANCEL gt Mend Press MENU to cancel the setting SELECT gt Eh Press to select the item The illustration displayed corresponds to the arrow pad shown below D D O ex 0 9 GH Press to confirm your settings 2 User to select a tab e The functions are categorized under tabs The current setting is displayed Ae Co Moves to the functions HCH pm DC under the tab you have CD lt gt selected SH Types of tabs Sets shooting functions Sets shooting functions gt Sets playback functions if Customizes shooting functions 2 Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently 23 l suoljeiado siseg gt Control panel screen and function settings 3 Select a function Function
183. w the equipment into the domestic refuse E Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product This product and bundled accessories conform to WEEE standards Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc xD Picture Card is a trademark All other company and product names are registered trademarks and or trademarks of their respective owners The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the Design Rule for Camera File System DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA 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 Lightning flash with an arrowhead enclosed in a triangle alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT T
184. wed parts of the recorded image blink Record mode is also displayed D d Underexposure g o D O Ki Overall information Displays shooting information histogram Highlight display and highlight simultaneously Histogram es ehGE ag 180100 KOH SI 1 0 WB AUTOR 0 G 0 SRGB _ Shooting information 105 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 images displayed during slideshow from 1 4 9 16 or 25 7 Menu gt el gt IS 2 Use CH to set 1 Single frame playback 4 Playback of 4 frames t COPYALL 25 Gol Playback of 9 frames CANCEL MENU SELECT SQE GOPOK 216 Playback of 16 frames 25 Playback of 25 frames 3 Press the button to start the slideshow 4 Press the button to stop the slideshow When selecting Ca yoeqheld E O Notes s If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes the camera will turn off automatically 106 Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held vertically T Menu D gt 4 gt ON Ed button 2 Press the button 3 Each time the exposure compensation button is pressed the image is r
185. xposure level indicator CT ED H HUE P 45 Flash intensity level D 56 indicator 4 Aperture value F2 8 P 41 P 45 5 Exposure mode SE P A S M dk P 34 6 Exposure compensation 2 0 P 79 Date Time 05 12 23 21 56 P 138 7 Auto bracketing BKT P 49 Noise reduction INR P 95 8 ISO AUTO 100 200 400 P 82 9 White balance B 305 P 87 5 10 Picture mode A VIVID P 93 Q 11 Flash mode 5 P 53 z 12 Record mode RAW SHQ P 31 O 13 Card xD CF P 26 14 Flash intensity control g 20 P 56 15 Metering mode Ce CHI J SH P 77 ue Number of storable still 135 B pictures 17 Focus mode S AF P 70 194 Names of parts Items Indication examples Ref page 18 Super FP flash Sa P 60 Noise reduction INR P 95 White balance A 20 P 87 19 White balance oo compensation R 3 G 2 P 91 Flash mode D P 53 Flash intensity control 2 0 P 56 Metering mode ail el P 77 Focus mode S AF P 70 20 AF frame be D 69 een control Log P 62 65 Auto bracketing EXE P 49 AF illuminator P 75 Color space sRGB Adobe RGB P 96 Sharpness 2 P 93 21 Contrast 2 P 93 Saturation RGB 2 P 93 Gradation Sof Ape i D 94 Record mode RAW SHQ 22 Resolution 1280x960 Ge 195 h O 3 D m O 5 5 h O 3 D E O 5 Specifications E Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera
186. 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 range of 5 0 EV Center weighted averaging metering or spot metering e is recommended for exposure compensation While holding down the 4 exposure Adjust toward Adjust toward compensation button rotate the control dial gt to set compensation value e Adjust toward up to 5 0 EV Adjust toward up to 5 0 EV e The EV step interval can be selected from 1 3EV 1 2EV or 1EV IS EV step P 123 e You can the change control dial s functionality so that exposure compensation can be set using the control dial only without pressing the 4 button I gt Customizing the control Exposure compensation dial s function P 127 indicator Viewfinder tS e SS VI B0 BI Ki KE asi ma eee HL HO r Exposure epee as enCF compensation value 79 10j09 pue ew sInsodxag kl Exposure compensation Varying the image brightness How to read the exposure compensation indicator Control panel screen Gees beste oe NNE Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation indicator wi

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