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TIPS • The screen on the camera in shooting mode, the lens extends. (Turning the camera off Press the POWER button. • The monitor turns off Press the POWER button to turn on the right is displayed when the date and ...; The monitor turns on. • When you view them with calendar display. POWER button Mode dial 2 Tips before you start taking pictures Monitor (Turning the camera on Set the mode dial to manage, such as when you turn the...
TIPS • The screen on the camera in shooting mode, the lens extends. (Turning the camera off Press the POWER button. • The monitor turns off Press the POWER button to turn on the right is displayed when the date and ...; The monitor turns on. • When you view them with calendar display. POWER button Mode dial 2 Tips before you start taking pictures Monitor (Turning the camera on Set the mode dial to manage, such as when you turn the...
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...is not used for the situation. To adjust the brightness of a person or flower (macro shooting). TIPS When the monitor darkens j If the camera is hard to see in bright/dark places. g"Adjusting the monitor brightness" (P. 115) When the monitor is not used . g"Direct buttons"...a subject, the and subjects may occur in bright places. Viewfinder • The camera records a wider area than the viewfinder. This does not affect recorded pictures. Note • When a conversion lens is used for general to know the exact area the snapshots, landscape pictures Tips...
...is not used for the situation. To adjust the brightness of a person or flower (macro shooting). TIPS When the monitor darkens j If the camera is hard to see in bright/dark places. g"Adjusting the monitor brightness" (P. 115) When the monitor is not used . g"Direct buttons"...a subject, the and subjects may occur in bright places. Viewfinder • The camera records a wider area than the viewfinder. This does not affect recorded pictures. Note • When a conversion lens is used for general to know the exact area the snapshots, landscape pictures Tips...
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...focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you have just taken. • Recorded pictures are saved in the camera regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are difficult to focus on the monitor. The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought ...Tips before you start taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored. • When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, the edges of the picture may appear dark. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of the viewfinder is blinking.
...focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you have just taken. • Recorded pictures are saved in the camera regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are difficult to focus on the monitor. The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought ...Tips before you start taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored. • When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, the edges of the picture may appear dark. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of the viewfinder is blinking.
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... card cover. Card cover 34 Make sure to format the card on this space to 1 GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on the camera or processed using a 2 card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can be easily erased on another device (such... and memory card Tips before use. g"Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)" (P. 107) Inserting and removing the card 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film...
... card cover. Card cover 34 Make sure to format the card on this space to 1 GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on the camera or processed using a 2 card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can be easily erased on another device (such... and memory card Tips before use. g"Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)" (P. 107) Inserting and removing the card 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film...
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... on the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by the CCD is cropped and enlarged. When you reach the limit of the image captured by all the CCD pixels. Zoom lever Using the digital zoom Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] g"Using ...the menus" (P. 17) • For n: Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] 1 Pull the zoom lever toward T. With the digital zoom, the area at higher magnifications. 1 Push or pull the ...
... on the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by the CCD is cropped and enlarged. When you reach the limit of the image captured by all the CCD pixels. Zoom lever Using the digital zoom Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] g"Using ...the menus" (P. 17) • For n: Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] 1 Pull the zoom lever toward T. With the digital zoom, the area at higher magnifications. 1 Push or pull the ...
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To take flash pictures, use an external flash (SP-350). Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [w] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 1 Press sr to the camera, vignetting may not give you may get better results by the flash. Check the resulting picture on the monitor. • When a conversion lens is desired. j The flash is displayed. Basic shooting functions... result in flash. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is attached to adjust the flash intensity, and press Z. 0.0 SYNCRO FLASH DIGITAL ZOOM 45 SET MEM PIC CAMERA
To take flash pictures, use an external flash (SP-350). Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [w] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 1 Press sr to the camera, vignetting may not give you may get better results by the flash. Check the resulting picture on the monitor. • When a conversion lens is desired. j The flash is displayed. Basic shooting functions... result in flash. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is attached to adjust the flash intensity, and press Z. 0.0 SYNCRO FLASH DIGITAL ZOOM 45 SET MEM PIC CAMERA
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...] [ON] / [OFF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note 4 • Setting [FULLTIME AF] to [ON] consumes more battery power. • [FULLTIME AF] cannot be locked. g"Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)" (P. 118) 1 Position the AF target mark on the desired subject and press the [ button. • The focus is... reduced, so you won't miss snapshot opportunities. Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications Fulltime AF ON OFF Fulltime AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus during movie recording.
...] [ON] / [OFF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note 4 • Setting [FULLTIME AF] to [ON] consumes more battery power. • [FULLTIME AF] cannot be locked. g"Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)" (P. 118) 1 Position the AF target mark on the desired subject and press the [ button. • The focus is... reduced, so you won't miss snapshot opportunities. Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications Fulltime AF ON OFF Fulltime AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus during movie recording.
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...MODE MENU] [SETUP] [AF ILLUMINATOR] [ON] / [OFF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note • When a conversion lens is operated after operating the zoom. Note • If the zoom is attached to the camera, or when taking a picture (AF memory) j Hold down the [ button for more 1/200 F4.0 0.0 than 1 second to ...buttons or the mode dial after sleep mode, or the power or monitor is turned off, the AF lock is displayed. j When the camera reactivates after performing the AF lock. The AF illuminator does not light. Press the [ button again to focus on dark subjects with the ...
...MODE MENU] [SETUP] [AF ILLUMINATOR] [ON] / [OFF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note • When a conversion lens is operated after operating the zoom. Note • If the zoom is attached to the camera, or when taking a picture (AF memory) j Hold down the [ button for more 1/200 F4.0 0.0 than 1 second to ...buttons or the mode dial after sleep mode, or the power or monitor is turned off, the AF lock is displayed. j When the camera reactivates after performing the AF lock. The AF illuminator does not light. Press the [ button again to focus on dark subjects with the ...
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... P C EASY PRINT • Windows CUSTOM PRINT When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. When you connect the camera to your computer's instruction manual to a computer. 146 Monitor • Refer...screen for the USB connection is displayed. Connecting the camera to the computer using the USB cable provided with the camera. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is retracted. The camera is recognized as a "Removable Disk". •...
... P C EASY PRINT • Windows CUSTOM PRINT When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. When you connect the camera to your computer's instruction manual to a computer. 146 Monitor • Refer...screen for the USB connection is displayed. Connecting the camera to the computer using the USB cable provided with the camera. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is retracted. The camera is recognized as a "Removable Disk". •...
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...The aperture value is small in When a card is inserted, only pictures on the lens surface if the lens is too bright. Increase the aperture value or set the camera to P mode. Increase the shutter speed or set the camera to P mode. Ref. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-). P. 60 P. ...63 P. 54 P. 55 Appendix 10 161 Remove the card. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. The lens was taken. The [ISO] is dark. was dirty. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to remove dust. The camera moved when the shutter button was set to [AUTO] or a low ...
...The aperture value is small in When a card is inserted, only pictures on the lens surface if the lens is too bright. Increase the aperture value or set the camera to P mode. Increase the shutter speed or set the camera to P mode. Ref. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-). P. 60 P. ...63 P. 54 P. 55 Appendix 10 161 Remove the card. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. The lens was taken. The [ISO] is dark. was dirty. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to remove dust. The camera moved when the shutter button was set to [AUTO] or a low ...
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...picture is wrong. Set the flash to [#], or set the high in the picture, or shoot using [#]. camera to [n]. lighting. No white in S (M) mode. fingers away from the lens. The subject was too small and was used during sequential shooting, which may result in pictures that are used... your blocked by your finger or fingers and the strap away from the flash. Adjust the exposure compensation toward plus (+). The lens was set the camera fast in the picture. The aperture value is too Reduce the shutter speed or set to [$]. The colors of the flash....
...picture is wrong. Set the flash to [#], or set the high in the picture, or shoot using [#]. camera to [n]. lighting. No white in S (M) mode. fingers away from the lens. The subject was too small and was used during sequential shooting, which may result in pictures that are used... your blocked by your finger or fingers and the strap away from the flash. Adjust the exposure compensation toward plus (+). The lens was set the camera fast in the picture. The aperture value is too Reduce the shutter speed or set to [$]. The colors of the flash....
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... gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in corrosion. 10 165 Appendix Note • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may form on the lens surface if the lens is well ventilated. • Periodically insert ...the batteries and test the camera functions. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaner. If you have used the camera at the beach, use strong solvents such as benzene...
... gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in corrosion. 10 165 Appendix Note • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may form on the lens surface if the lens is well ventilated. • Periodically insert ...the batteries and test the camera functions. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaner. If you have used the camera at the beach, use strong solvents such as benzene...
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...connected, it will not contribute to the exposure. (7) If a flash unit or other than an Olympus FL series flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO settings on the camera. (4) Even if the auto F value and ISO of the external flash are using concerning the ... However, in the manual mode and use it is to have a wide angle adapter to the same conditions as those on the camera, depending on the market operate with the lens on the external flash unit. or less when using an external flash require that way. (5) Use a flash whose illuminating angle covers...
...connected, it will not contribute to the exposure. (7) If a flash unit or other than an Olympus FL series flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO settings on the camera. (4) Even if the auto F value and ISO of the external flash are using concerning the ... However, in the manual mode and use it is to have a wide angle adapter to the same conditions as those on the camera, depending on the market operate with the lens on the external flash unit. or less when using an external flash require that way. (5) Use a flash whose illuminating angle covers...
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... on the lens. • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in the rain. In some areas) before using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as bathrooms or in some areas) (2 or 4) together. • Do not use only with Olympus digital cameras. Alkaline battery...
... on the lens. • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in the rain. In some areas) before using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as bathrooms or in some areas) (2 or 4) together. • Do not use only with Olympus digital cameras. Alkaline battery...
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...through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens, so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the lens into electrical signals. The 3 AE modes available on digital cameras. The larger the aperture, the shorter the depth of terms A (...Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that...
...through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens, so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the lens into electrical signals. The 3 AE modes available on digital cameras. The larger the aperture, the shorter the depth of terms A (...Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that...
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...the CCD where no light is used to a computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using this camera are recorded on the CCD. For instance, a picture taken with the flash cable. ISO A method for indicating film speed by parts... of pixels that passes through the lens (aperture). M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed. During long exposures, signals are generated by the International Organization for connecting digital cameras and printers of the screen. Noise reduction When shooting in ...
...the CCD where no light is used to a computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using this camera are recorded on the CCD. For instance, a picture taken with the flash cable. ISO A method for indicating film speed by parts... of pixels that passes through the lens (aperture). M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed. During long exposures, signals are generated by the International Organization for connecting digital cameras and printers of the screen. Noise reduction When shooting in ...
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... varies the aperture so that is not connected to the camera by the light receptor in phase with an external flash. A signal is then sent...transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. It flashes in the camera as changing the way shadows are cast on the camera and can be used to the camera. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it to make... unit for connecting it for lighting techniques, such as it passes through the lens. Glossary of pixels. Synchro Terminals Terminals on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).
... varies the aperture so that is not connected to the camera by the light receptor in phase with an external flash. A signal is then sent...transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. It flashes in the camera as changing the way shadows are cast on the camera and can be used to the camera. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it to make... unit for connecting it for lighting techniques, such as it passes through the lens. Glossary of pixels. Synchro Terminals Terminals on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).
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CAMERA DIAGRAM Multi-Connector DC-IN Jack Strap Eyelet (SP-350 only) Shutter Button Connector Cover Microphone Flash Strap Eyelet (SP-350 only) Card Cover Card Slot Strap Eyelet (SP-310 only) Hot Shoe (SP-350 only) POWER Button Orange Lamp Viewfinder Green Lamp Z Button (OK/MENU) Monitor Speaker Tripod Socket En Lens Self-Timer Lamp/ AF Illuminator Zoom Lever Mode Dial # Button (Flash Mode) S Button (Erase) [ Button/ Custom Button < Button (Print) DISP./GUIDE Button QUICK VIEW Button Arrow Pad (s/r/p/q) Battery Compartment Lock Battery Compartment Cover 3
CAMERA DIAGRAM Multi-Connector DC-IN Jack Strap Eyelet (SP-350 only) Shutter Button Connector Cover Microphone Flash Strap Eyelet (SP-350 only) Card Cover Card Slot Strap Eyelet (SP-310 only) Hot Shoe (SP-350 only) POWER Button Orange Lamp Viewfinder Green Lamp Z Button (OK/MENU) Monitor Speaker Tripod Socket En Lens Self-Timer Lamp/ AF Illuminator Zoom Lever Mode Dial # Button (Flash Mode) S Button (Erase) [ Button/ Custom Button < Button (Print) DISP./GUIDE Button QUICK VIEW Button Arrow Pad (s/r/p/q) Battery Compartment Lock Battery Compartment Cover 3
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...aperture manually. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera firmly with full automatic settings. A This function allows you to select from moving the camera while the shutter button is positioned above the lens. En Horizontal grip Vertical grip Mode ...Dial Set the desired mode and turn the camera on. P The camera automatically sets the aperture value and shutter speed. M This...
...aperture manually. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera firmly with full automatic settings. A This function allows you to select from moving the camera while the shutter button is positioned above the lens. En Horizontal grip Vertical grip Mode ...Dial Set the desired mode and turn the camera on. P The camera automatically sets the aperture value and shutter speed. M This...
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... not operated for approximately 2 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. The flash always fires after the camera enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off Description The flash fires automatically... in low light or backlight conditions. Power Save Feature To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops...
... not operated for approximately 2 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. The flash always fires after the camera enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off Description The flash fires automatically... in low light or backlight conditions. Power Save Feature To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops...