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DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the camera, the contents will differ. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this camera. z The...
DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the camera, the contents will differ. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this camera. z The...
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Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 56, 57 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 68 Hot shoe gP. 70 # (Flash) button gP. 68
Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 56, 57 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 68 Hot shoe gP. 70 # (Flash) button gP. 68
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... followed by mode. • To change the camera settings easily according to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. Easy shooting modes • Select according to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. g Scene... select a mode to the shooting scene. Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of the selected mode is displayed. 4 EN The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, ...
... followed by mode. • To change the camera settings easily according to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. Easy shooting modes • Select according to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. g Scene... select a mode to the shooting scene. Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of the selected mode is displayed. 4 EN The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, ...
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...greater creative control, you to set the shutter speed manually. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. Basic guide Types of parts and functions 5 EN The... camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 43) S Allows you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the ...
...greater creative control, you to set the shutter speed manually. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. Basic guide Types of parts and functions 5 EN The... camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 43) S Allows you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the ...
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If anything is fastened securely (3). Camera Body cap Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion battery BCS-1 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Warranty card Eyepiece cover Attaching the strap 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). 10 EN Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
If anything is fastened securely (3). Camera Body cap Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion battery BCS-1 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Warranty card Eyepiece cover Attaching the strap 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). 10 EN Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
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... the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). 12 EN 2 1 Lens release button Alignment mark (Red) Lens attachment mark (Red) Do not ... button. 2 3 1 3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 4 3 Lens cap Removing the lens from the lens 2 2 1 Rear cap 2 Attach a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear...
... the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). 12 EN 2 1 Lens release button Alignment mark (Red) Lens attachment mark (Red) Do not ... button. 2 3 1 3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 4 3 Lens cap Removing the lens from the lens 2 2 1 Rear cap 2 Attach a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear...
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...When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is working. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on the monitor. SSWF indicator INFO button AUTO 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal Super control panel LCD monitor When the... camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is turned on 1 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. ...
...When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is working. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on the monitor. SSWF indicator INFO button AUTO 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal Super control panel LCD monitor When the... camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is turned on 1 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. ...
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... NORM N AUTO GO Arrow pad acbd 5 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the card together with the date and time information. NTSC 5SEC GO...
... NORM N AUTO GO Arrow pad acbd 5 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the card together with the date and time information. NTSC 5SEC GO...
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Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter button all the ...way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is output. Shooting 1 Place the AF target on the subject...
Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter button all the ...way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is output. Shooting 1 Place the AF target on the subject...
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...displayed on the LCD monitor. P 250 F5.6 Shutter button u button Preparations for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g"Using live view" (P. 36.... g"BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)" (P. 86), "SLEEP" (P. 86) 17 EN When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is lit). Taking a picture while viewing the monitor Horizontal grip Vertical grip It is possible to...
...displayed on the LCD monitor. P 250 F5.6 Shutter button u button Preparations for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g"Using live view" (P. 36.... g"BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)" (P. 86), "SLEEP" (P. 86) 17 EN When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is lit). Taking a picture while viewing the monitor Horizontal grip Vertical grip It is possible to...
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... or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of your camera. The following reference to find the desired information. x Notes TIPS g Important information on how to indicate the operation buttons in this manual.... To make the most out of Contents" (P. 20) or "Index" (P. 137) as well as the following symbols are used to operate the camera: g"Using the direct buttons" (P. 27) "Using the super control panel" (P. 28) "Using the menu" (P. 29) Functions available during live view: g"Using ...
... or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of your camera. The following reference to find the desired information. x Notes TIPS g Important information on how to indicate the operation buttons in this manual.... To make the most out of Contents" (P. 20) or "Index" (P. 137) as well as the following symbols are used to operate the camera: g"Using the direct buttons" (P. 27) "Using the super control panel" (P. 28) "Using the menu" (P. 29) Functions available during live view: g"Using ...
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...factory default settings 30 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 31 Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations. Table of the camera. Using the direct buttons 27 Using the super control panel 28 Using the menu ...29 Resetting to functions for shooting and playback.... Names of parts and functions 2 Camera ...2 Mode dial...4 Viewfinder ...6 Super control panel 7 LCD monitor (Live view 8 LCD monitor (Playback 9 Unpack the box contents 10 Preparations...
...factory default settings 30 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 31 Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations. Table of the camera. Using the direct buttons 27 Using the super control panel 28 Using the menu ...29 Resetting to functions for shooting and playback.... Names of parts and functions 2 Camera ...2 Mode dial...4 Viewfinder ...6 Super control panel 7 LCD monitor (Live view 8 LCD monitor (Playback 9 Unpack the box contents 10 Preparations...
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... Protecting images...81 Erasing images...82 22 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback. Flash mode setting ...66 Built-in... 62 Setting the one-touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras.
... Protecting images...81 Erasing images...82 22 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback. Flash mode setting ...66 Built-in... 62 Setting the one-touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras.
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... Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Custom Menu 1 ...83 a AF/MF ...83 AF ILLUMINAT 83 FOCUS RING 83 RESET LENS 83 BULB FOCUSING 83 b BUTTON/DIAL ...83 DIAL FUNCTION 83 ...
... Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Custom Menu 1 ...83 a AF/MF ...83 AF ILLUMINAT 83 FOCUS RING 83 RESET LENS 83 BULB FOCUSING 83 b BUTTON/DIAL ...83 DIAL FUNCTION 83 ...
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10 Printing 91 Describes how to print your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 102 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. 103 Shooting tips and information 103 Tips before you start taking pictures 103 ...Flowchart ...97 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 97 What is OLYMPUS Master 97 Connecting the camera to a computer 98 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 99 Displaying camera images on a computer 99 Downloading and saving images 99 Disconnecting the camera from your computer 100 Viewing still...
10 Printing 91 Describes how to print your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 102 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. 103 Shooting tips and information 103 Tips before you start taking pictures 103 ...Flowchart ...97 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 97 What is OLYMPUS Master 97 Connecting the camera to a computer 98 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 99 Displaying camera images on a computer 99 Downloading and saving images 99 Disconnecting the camera from your computer 100 Viewing still...
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... Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics...113 Usable cards 113 Formatting the card 113 Battery and charger 114 Using your charger abroad 114 Interchangeable lenses 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 115 Program line diagram (P mode 117...
... Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics...113 Usable cards 113 Formatting the card 113 Battery and charger 114 Using your charger abroad 114 Interchangeable lenses 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 115 Program line diagram (P mode 117...
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... ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. 1 Basic camera operations There are described as follows in this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings with this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the...
... ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. 1 Basic camera operations There are described as follows in this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings with this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the...
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... setting. Direct buttons 1 Or if you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting 4 Control dial 1 1 2 Basic camera operations 3 SELECT GO Direct menu 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to buttons are as shown below. List of...
... setting. Direct buttons 1 Or if you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting 4 Control dial 1 1 2 Basic camera operations 3 SELECT GO Direct menu 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to buttons are as shown below. List of...
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... details on the functions that can also use the direct menu to "Super control panel" (gP. 7). 28 EN You can be set . Control dial Basic camera operations 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the super control panel lights. INFO button i button p Arrow pad...
... details on the functions that can also use the direct menu to "Super control panel" (gP. 7). 28 EN You can be set . Control dial Basic camera operations 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the super control panel lights. INFO button i button p Arrow pad...
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... the screen. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT NORM N AUTO GO i button 1 MENU button p Arrow pad Basic camera operations Operation guide is displayed Function Types of the camera. The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to cancel the setting. t: a u: c 8: d 7: b : Press the i button to confirm your settings. •...
... the screen. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT NORM N AUTO GO i button 1 MENU button p Arrow pad Basic camera operations Operation guide is displayed Function Types of the camera. The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to cancel the setting. t: a u: c 8: d 7: b : Press the i button to confirm your settings. •...