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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in China VS986302

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new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance

and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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taking important photographs.

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DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names,

the basic steps for shooting and

playback, and the basic operations.

Table of Contents P. 24

s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 1 Friday, February 20, 2009 11:36 AM

Summary of content (156 pages)

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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 1 Friday, February 20, 2009 11:36 AM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VS986302 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations. Table of Contents P. 24 z 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.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 2 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Built-in flash gP. 77 White balance sensor gP. 106 Hot shoe gP. 79 SSWF indicator gP. 14, 124 # (Flash) button gP. 77 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 34 Shutter button gP. 16, 36, 60 Strap eyelet gP. 10
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 3 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM q (Playback) button gP. 18, 82 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 Eyecup gP. 62 Viewfinder gP. 6 Basic guide AEL/AFL button gP. 36, 50, 97 0 (Protect) button gP. 91 INFO (Information display) button gP. 21, 40, 85 MENU button gP. 22 ON/OFF switch gP. 14 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 37 < button gP. 97 P (AF target) button gP. 57 u (Live view) button gP. 35 i button gP. 22 o (Image stabilizer) button gP. 64 D (Erase) button gP.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 4 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Advanced shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 5 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Basic guide Setting the art filter/scene 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The art filter menu is displayed. Press i to display the scene menu. 1 POP ART 1 CHILDREN i SET h SET 2 Use fg to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button. • To change the setting, press the i button again to display the menu.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 6 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Viewfinder AF target gP. 57 Spot metering area gP. 48 Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 61 Super FP flash gP. 80 Image stabilizer gP. 64 Metering mode gP. 48 ISO sensitivity gP. 52 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 68 Auto bracket gP. 50, 53, 71, 78 ISO sensitivity value gP.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 7 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Super control panel My Mode gP. 98 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 49 Exposure level indicator gP. 46 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 77 Flash charging gP. 77 Battery check gP. 6 Basic guide The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 8 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 35) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Metering mode gP. 48 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash mode gP. 74 Home position p gP. 59 RC mode q gP. 80 Super FP flash s gP. 80 Auto bracket t gP. 50, 53, 71, 78 AE lock u gP. 50 Live view AF mode po gP. 36 Image stabilizer vws gP. 64 Flash gP.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 9 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM LCD monitor (Playback) Battery check gP. 6 Record mode gP. 66 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 66 Flash intensity control gP. 77 ISO sensitivity gP. 52 Exposure compensation gP. 49 Selection check mark gP. 90, 91, 92 Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46 Protect gP. 91 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Basic guide You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 85) Focal length gP.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 10 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 11 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Preparing the battery Charging the battery W Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 12 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 1 2 2 1 Rear cap 2 Body cap Attach a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1).
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 13 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Loading the card Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go (3). Card cover Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card until it is locked into place (3).
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 14 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Power on 1 Set the camera’s ON/OFF switch to ON • To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO. INFO button SSWF SSWF indicator ON OFF ON/OFF switch LCD monitor AUTO 2009. 03.16 AF OFF arge Normal When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 15 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Setting the date/time 1 Basic guide MENU button Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 16 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Shooting 1 2 Viewfinder Shutter button Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Super control panel AF target 250 AUTO F5.6 2009. 03.16 Aperture value AF confirmation mark AF OFF arge Normal Shutter speed • The focus is locked when a beep tone is outputted.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 17 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Horizontal grip It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 18 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Playback/Erasing Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Playing back images Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back q button Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame Arrow pad Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 19 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Basic operations Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20 You can make the function settings with the control dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the super control panel while you are setting a function. This is useful for operating the camera while composing the subject in the viewfinder.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 20 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Using the direct buttons to operate the camera 1 Press the button for the function you want to set • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting Control dial j 2 1 3 6 4 SELECT 2 SET Direct menu 5 7 9 8 Turn the control dial to change the setting • The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected for approximately 8 seconds.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 21 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Setting while looking at the super control panel Press the INFO button to display the super control panel • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. Control dial INFO button j • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel. 2009. 03.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 22 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Setting on the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION Operation guide IMAGE ASPECT BACK Press the MENU button to go back one screen 2 Control dial MENU button NORM N 4:3 SET Press the i button to confirm the setting i button p Arrow pad Use fg to select a tab, then press i W X q d Tab 0.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 23 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 95) 1 2 Basic guide Displaying the Custom Menu Press the MENU button to display the menu Use fg to select the [d] tab, then press i ’09.03.01 14:01 ENG.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 24 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2 Camera ......................................................................................................... 2 Mode dial............................................................................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 25 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 2 Exposure 43 Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ........................................................................................................43 Aperture priority shooting ....................................................................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 26 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM WB bracketing ............................................................................................................. 71 Picture mode ............................................................................................................... 72 Gradation.....................................................................................................................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 27 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 8 Customizing your camera 95 Describes how to customize the camera’s settings. R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................95 LIVE VIEW AF MODE .................................................................................95 AF ILLUMINAT. ...........................................................................................95 AF MODE ................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 28 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM W # CUSTOM.......................................................................................................... 102 #X-SYNC. ................................................................................................ 102 #SLOW LIMIT.......................................................................................... 102 w+F .......................................................................................................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 29 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 115 Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. Flowchart ...................................................................................................................115 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................115 What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 30 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Quick reference Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings Correct focus cannot be obtained Focusing on one area Taking pictures of nearby subjects Taking pictures while checking the results Extending the useful life of the battery 30 EN Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4 Use focus lock. P. 60 Select the AF target and take the picture. P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 31 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. P. 66, P. 104 You can insert two types of cards. P. 13, P. 126 Taking pictures in low light situations without using the flash Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 52 Set the image stabilizer function. P. 64 Setting the camera to fire the flash automatically in low light situations Set the flash setting to [AUTO]. P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 32 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Taking pictures with the correct color Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black Taking pictures without noise Making the viewfinder easier to view Optimizing the LCD monitor Reducing camera shake Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera 32 EN Set the white balance according to the light source. You can also make fine changes to the settings. P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 33 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Playback Displaying the image after the picture is taken Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds that the image is displayed. P. 93 Displaying the image after the picture is taken and deleting unneeded images Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, the camera switches to playback mode automatically, allowing you to delete the image. P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 34 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Indications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2). In this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following symbols are used throughout this manual. x Notes Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 35 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 1 Using live view Activating live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take a picture. 1 Press the u button. 1 u button Using live view • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 36 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM The live view mechanism 1 During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check the effects of exposure compensation or white balance on the LCD monitor. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 37 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway. AF confirmation mark • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. 250 F5.6 Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. I-AF 1 38 AF target mark Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] 1 Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 38 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM AF operation during live view 1 Using live view [IMAGER AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device. [AF SENSOR] When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway).
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 39 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM MENU Menu [c] [U] [g FACE DETECT] [ON] • In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97) • After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using the < button, the following functions are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people. Setting e Ref. page P. 48 GRADATION AUTO P. 73 LIVE VIEW AF MODE IMAGER AF P. 36 AF MODE S-AF P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 40 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM TIPS To use [IMAGE ASPECT] when taking pictures using the viewfinder: j Set [ASPECT SHOOTING] to [ALL]. g“ASPECT SHOOTING” (P. 104) To change the aspect ratio of recorded images: j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3]. g“Editing still images” (P. 87) To trim recorded images: 1 j You can only trim images when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3]. g“Editing still images” (P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 41 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display. g“Switching the information display” (P. 40) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press f to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press fg to switch the screen.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 42 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Panorama shooting You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join images where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images. 250 F5.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 43 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 2 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 44 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 45 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 46 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Set the mode dial to M and turn the control dial to set the value.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 47 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 64) To change the exposure adjustment interval: j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 48 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 49 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in a range of ±5.0 EV.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 50 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 51 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 • The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 101) Number of frames: 3 MENU Menu [X] [BRACKETING] [AE BKT] Setting display AE BKT BRACKETING Viewfinder Number of frames EV STEP BACK OFF 3F 0.3EV 3F 0.7EV 3F 1.0EV SET Compensation range • The exposure value for the remaining frames blinks during shooting.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 52 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM ISO sensitivity setting The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. Direct button ISO Super control panel i p: [ISO] Menu MENU [c] i button MENU button j j 2 [V] [ISO] [AUTO] Exposure : The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 53 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction. Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 54 Friday, February 20, 2009 11:33 AM x 2 Exposure 54 EN Notes • When multiple exposure is set, [SLEEP] is set to [OFF] automatically. • RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for the overlay image. • When [OVERLAY] is set to [ON], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are developed with the settings at the time of shooting. • To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions cannot be set.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 55 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 3 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 56 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 57 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 58 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Menu MENU [c] [R] [AF AREA] • When M is set, you can select the AF target with p. Selecting the AF target mode and position 3 Select the AF target mode or select the AF target to use with Single target AF mode. Focusing and shooting functions 1 2 Press the P button to enable selection of the AF target mode and position. Use the control dial or arrow pad to select the AF target. The control dial moves in hi directions.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 59 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Registering an AF target mode You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting. Registering 1 In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF target mode and position” (gP. 58), press the < button and F button at the same time. • The home position is registered at the time the buttons are pressed.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 60 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 61 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting H l Shoots at 4 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during S-AF, MF). Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (“O fps” (gP. 99)) for as long as the shutter button is pressed. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 62 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 61). 3 Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 63 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken. • When <2s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks, and after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 64 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 47) Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 102) elapses, the shutter closes automatically. Press the T button to close the shutter.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 65 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM x Notes • The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF]. • When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilization function of either the lens or the camera. • If [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [I.S.1], [I.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 66 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). Recording formats JPEG For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots).
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 67 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 104) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 104) JPEG+RAW Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture. RAW Records the image in RAW data format. e.g.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 68 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Selecting the white balance 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Color reproduction differs depending on light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This is called white balance.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 69 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. WB Direct button F button j MENU button Super control panel i j p: [WB] • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down the F button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 70 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (AmberBlue) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –. AUTO Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (GreenWB PREVIEW Magenta) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta when adjusted toward –.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 71 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 72 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Picture mode You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 73 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings. [HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject. [AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 74 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 5 Flash shooting Flash mode setting The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 75 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires. When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 76 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 17 (12) 1/4 8.5 (6) 1/16 4.3 (3) 1/64 2.2 (1.5) Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 77 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Built-in flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject). 1 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 78 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM #+F Direct button j Super control panel i p: [w] Menu MENU [X] # button F button j [w] Setting display Viewfinder 0.0 +3 OFF RC MODE +2 BRACKETING +1 0 0 OFF MULTIPLE EXPOSURE -1 8 ON -2 -3 BACK 5 x SET Notes Flash shooting • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 79 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 80 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM x Notes • The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. You can use the Super FP flash even where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 81 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Flash intensity value Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity. 2009. 03.16 TTL M OFF Flash control mode 5 Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. RC +1.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 82 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 6 Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 93) 1 2 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). INFO button • The last recorded image appears.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 83 Friday, February 20, 2009 11:34 AM Light box display You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. 1 2 3 Press the P button during single-frame playback. P button • The frame being viewed is displayed on the left side of the monitor, and the next frame is displayed on the right side.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 84 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the control dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 85 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Information display INFO button This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the control dial while pressing the INFO button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 86 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one-by-one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100. 1 2 3 4 MENU [q] [m] Use fg to select the number of frames displayed. Press the i button to start the slideshow.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 87 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. 1 2 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s manual. Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 88 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. [P] Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. SET [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images. [SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 89 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Image overlay Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. 1 2 3 MENU [q] [EDIT] [IMAGE OVERLAY] Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button. Use p to select a frame and press the i button. • Repeatedly select images only for the number of frames selected in Step 2.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 90 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“r/p” (P. 106) Single-frame copy 1 2 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/< button. Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 91 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Protecting images Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the singleframe or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the screen. 0 button To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press the 0 button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 92 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. x Notes • When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 93 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 7 Setup functions Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. ’09.03.01 14:01 ’09.03.01 14:01 ENG. W j±0 k±0 s 5SEC REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY ON FIRMWARE ENG. W j±0 k±0 s 5SEC REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY ON FIRMWARE BACK SET Use fg to select [d], then press i. i BACK SET Use fg to select a function, then press i. For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the menu” (gP. 22). X (Date/time setting) gP.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 94 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM FIRMWARE Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using. Press i. Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to the previous screen.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 95 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 8 Customizing your camera Use the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. The Custom Menu has 9 tabs (R toZ) that are divided according to the functions to be set. In the default setting, the Custom Menu is not displayed. To customize the functions, set [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu to [ON] to display the Custom Menu. (gP.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 96 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM BULB FOCUSING You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF. [ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus. [OFF] The focus is locked during exposure. FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 97 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM AEL/AFL You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF mode.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 98 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM [V] Press the < button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70) [P HOME] Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button again to switch to the original AF target mode. If you turn off the camera while it is set to the AF home position, the original position will not be stored. g“Registering an AF target mode” (P. 59) [MF] Press the < button to switch AF mode to [MF].
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 99 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM A You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select [ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as the AEL/AFL button. • The setting also applies to the < button on the optional power battery holder when attached to the camera. n FUNCTION You can set the function of the arrow pad.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 100 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM U DISP/PC VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 102 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM ISO-AUTO SET You can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO]. [HIGH LIMIT] This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit can be set from 200 to 3200 in 1/3 EV increments. [DEFAULT] This sets the value to be normally used when the optimum exposure can be obtained. The value can be set from 200 to 3200 in 1/3 EV increments.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 103 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM X K/a/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 104 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM SHADING COMP. 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. x Notes • This function is not available when a teleconverter or an extension tube is attached to the camera.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 105 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Y RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button. [OFF] When the D button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if you want to erase the picture. [ON] Pressing the D button erases the picture immediately. RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one frame.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 106 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM dpi SETTING You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the card with the images. [AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size. [CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press i to display the setting screen. r/p You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded. EDIT FILENAME You can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 107 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM x Notes • Depending on the adjustment made, the lens may not focus toward the ) or near side. • When using a teleconverter, the teleconverter and lens are registered as a set. • Only Four Thirds lenses can be registered. [DATA LIST] This displays the lens information registered with [LENS DATA] from [SET AF DATA]. Select a lens from the list, and then check, delete, or edit the registration information.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 108 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM EXPOSURE SHIFT You can adjust the default value for optimal exposure for each metering mode according to your preference. This can be set in 1/6 EV increments ranging from -1.0 EV to +1.0 EV. x Notes • The exposure compensation can be set from -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV. Setting [EXPOSURE SHIFT] reduces the range of the direction in which the default value is adjusted. • You cannot check the exposure shift value during shooting.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 109 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 9 Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 110 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 3 Press hi to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press fg to set the number of prints. x 2 • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. 4 Press the i button when you have finished. 100-0009 15 • The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears. BACK 5 SET Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 111 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 MENU [q] [<] Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures 2 3 Select [<] or [U] and press the i button. Select [RESET] and press the i button. PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP BACK SET Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 3 4 5 6 Select [<] and press the i button.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 112 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual. USB cable 2 3 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 113 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. PRINT MODE SELECT Selecting the print mode PRINT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print ALL PRINT modes are as shown below. MULTI PRINT [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the ALL INDEX card and makes one print for each PRINT ORDER picture.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 114 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [ALL PRINT] and [OPTION SET] is selected, the following screen appears. [<×] Sets the number of prints. PRINT INFO [DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. 1 [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture. DATE WITHOUT [P] Trims the picture for printing.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 115 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Flowchart Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Things to prepare • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • USB cable • Computer that fulfills the operating environment (For the required operating environment, refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation guide.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 116 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. 1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. Look for this mark.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 117 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Start up the OLYMPUS Master software Windows 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon folder. in the “OLYMPUS Master 2” • The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 118 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 2 Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows 1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon . 2) Click on the pop-up message. 3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window. Macintosh 1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the “Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon. 3 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 10 118 EN Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 119 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows : 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 120 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 11 Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 121 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations. AF confirmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused. Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light in center of frame Subject with repeated patterns Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject Subject not inside AF area AF confirmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 122 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Error codes Viewfinder indications Normal indication Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT CARD FULL No indication CARD FULL Shooting tips and maintenance 11 EN Clean the terminal of the xD card with the dry cloth. xD CARD CLEAN Insert a card or insert a different card. There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 123 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Possible cause Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. m No indication Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. Corrective action Extended use of live view or sequential shooting has increased the internal temperature of the camera. Wait a moment for the camera to turn off automatically.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 124 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 125 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Cleaning mode k Removing dust If dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture. Contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup device physically cleaned. The image pickup device is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 126 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM 12 Information Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash Microdrive xD-Picture Card A CompactFlash is a largecapacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 127 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Using live view.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 128 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used, auto focus and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not work either. FOUR THIRDS mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 129 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood Storing the hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. • The lens hood cannot be attached to the 17.5 - 45 mm lens.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 130 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Main Specifications Items 17.5-45 mm 14-42 mm Mount 40-150 mm 25 mm FOUR THIRDS mount Focal length 17.5 - 45 mm 14 - 42 mm 40 - 150 mm 25 mm Max. aperture f3.5 - 5.6 f3.5 - 5.6 f4 - 5.6 f2.8 Image angle 63° - 27° 75° - 29° 30° - 8.2° 47° Lens configuration 7 groups, 7 lenses 8 groups, 10 lenses 9 groups, 12 lenses 4 groups, 5 lenses Iris control f3.5 - 22 f3.5 - 22 f4 - 22 f2.8 - 22 0.28 m - ) 0.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 131 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 132 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the super control panel. Shooting mode P A S Warning display example (blinking) Status Action The subject is too dark. • Increase the ISO sensitivity. • Use the flash. The subject is too bright. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 134 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Shooting mode S M Viewfinder indications Super control panel indications Flash mode # Fill-in flash H Fill-in flash (red-eye reduction) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. $ Flash off k k k Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 135 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) RAW YSF YF YN YB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB x 4032 × 3024 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Compression Loss-less compression 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 137 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Custom My Mode reset setting registration registration Function Function Custom My Mode reset setting registration registration AF FOCUS ADJ. 9 9 f WARNING LEVEL k k EXPOSURE SHIFT 9 9 CU/HI 9 9 9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered. * Includes anti-shock. Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP Setting Ref. page P. 92 P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 138 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Playback Menu Tab Function q Setting Ref. page m K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 86 y OFF/ON* P. 86 RAW DATA EDIT RAW/JPEG EDIT IMAGE OVERLAY JPEG EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/P/BLACK & WHITE/ SEPIA/SATURATION/Q/ ASPECT P. 87 2IMAGES MERGE/3IMAGES MERGE <
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 139 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Tab c Function S Setting BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION AEL/AFL P. 96 P %*/F A FNo.*/F S SHUTTER*/F M DIAL1*/DIAL2 SHUTTER* S-AF* mode1*/mode2/mode3 C-AF mode1/mode2*/mode3/mode4 MF mode1*/mode2/mode3 P. 96 /FNo. P. 96 P. 97 AEL/AFL MEMO OFF*/ON P. 97 ; FUNCTION Fn FACE DETECT*/PREVIEW/LIVE PREVIEW/V/ P HOME/MF/RAWK/TEST PICTURE/MY MODE/ OFF P. 97 MY MODE SETUP MY MODE1/ MY MODE2 P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 140 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Tab c Function V Setting EXP/e/ISO EV STEP Ref. page P. 101 1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV e* P. 101 ESP + AF/ESP* J METERING 5 P. 48 5HI 5SH AELMetering AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH ISO AUTO*/100 - 3200 P. 52 ISO STEP 1/3EV*/1EV P. 101 ISO-AUTO SET W X P. 102 P. 102 BULB TIMER 1 - 30MIN (8MIN*) P. 102 ANTI-SHOCK z OFF*/1SEC - 30SEC #CUSTOM P. 102 P. 102 #X-SYNC. 1/60 - 1/180 (1/180*) #SLOW LIMIT w+F 1/30 - 1/180 (1/60*) P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 141 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Tab c Function Y Ref. page P. 105 QUICK ERASE OFF*/ON RAW+JPEG ERASE JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG* P. 105 FILE NAME AUTO*/RESET P. 105 PRIORITY SET NO*/YES P. 105 dpi SETTING AUTO*/CUSTOM P. 106 r/p r*/p EDIT FILENAME Z Setting RECORD/ERASE Adobe RGB sRGB P. 105 P. 106 * OFF /A - Z/0 - 9 K UTILITY P. 106 P. 106 PIXEL MAPPING k P. 125 CLEANING MODE k P. 125 EXT. WB DETECT OFF/ON* AF FOCUS ADJ. P.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 142 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 143 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Exposure control Metering system Metering range Shooting modes ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted averaging metering (3) Spot metering (approx.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 144 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight : : : : PS-BLS1 Rechargeable Lithium ion battery DC 7.2 V 1150 mAh : Approx.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 145 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 146 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Product Handling Precautions WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 147 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. • Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 148 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Lens • • • • • • • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. Do not touch the lens surface directly. Do not touch the contact points directly. Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes. The operating temperature range is -10 °C - 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within this temperature range.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 149 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 150 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Provisions of warranty 1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of two years from the date of purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 151 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM Index Symbols A .......................................................... 99 CU/HI ............................................. 108 j/
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 152 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM D Date/time setting X .................................... 15 DIAL DIRECTION ......................................... 96 DIAL FUNCTION ........................................... 96 Digital ESP metering G ............................... 48 Diopter adjustment ........................................ 14 Direct print ................................................... 111 DIS MODE q ................................................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 153 Monday, February 2, 2009 5:18 PM P QUICK ERASE ............................................ 105 Single-frame copy ......................................... 90 Single-frame erase D ................................... 92 Single-frame playback .................................. 82 Single-frame protect ..................................... 91 Single-frame shooting o ............................. 61 SLEEP ........................................................
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s0023_e_00_0_unified.book Page 1 Friday, February 20, 2009 11:36 AM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VS986302 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations. Table of Contents P. 24 z 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.