EVOLT E-500 Basic Manual (English, Español, Français, Deutsch)
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... print out stored pictures directly with a PictBridge-compatible printer without using slideshow and check shooting information, etc. Pictures are stored on a TV with the video cable. Once you've transferred images to a PC or printer. En When the camera is connected to your PC. 3 You can view images using your PC, you can take sequential shots. Images recorded in , other record modes. You can take advantage of many more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. Images...
... print out stored pictures directly with a PictBridge-compatible printer without using slideshow and check shooting information, etc. Pictures are stored on a TV with the video cable. Once you've transferred images to a PC or printer. En When the camera is connected to your PC. 3 You can view images using your PC, you can take sequential shots. Images recorded in , other record modes. You can take advantage of many more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. Images...
EVOLT E-500 Basic Manual (English, Español, Français, Deutsch)
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... the battery 12 Loading the battery 13 Lens basics 14 Usable lenses 14 Attaching a lens to the camera 15 Card basics 17 Usable cards 17 Inserting a card 18 Power on functions, read first to learn basic camera operation. Before you for shooting and playback. Contents • Thank you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. • The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual in a safe place for quick reference...
... the battery 12 Loading the battery 13 Lens basics 14 Usable lenses 14 Attaching a lens to the camera 15 Card basics 17 Usable cards 17 Inserting a card 18 Power on functions, read first to learn basic camera operation. Before you for shooting and playback. Contents • Thank you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. • The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual in a safe place for quick reference...
EVOLT E-500 Basic Manual (English, Español, Français, Deutsch)
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... control panel screen is low. *3 BLM-1 Li-ion battery: Charge the battery. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed. Lights (green) Remaining power level: High *2 Lights *1 (red) Remaining power level: Low. *3 "BATTERY EMPTY" is turned on. CR123A lithium batteries: Have some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is displayed on the monitor. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to AUTO. Power on SSWF indicator Set the mode...
... control panel screen is low. *3 BLM-1 Li-ion battery: Charge the battery. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed. Lights (green) Remaining power level: High *2 Lights *1 (red) Remaining power level: Low. *3 "BATTERY EMPTY" is turned on. CR123A lithium batteries: Have some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is displayed on the monitor. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to AUTO. Power on SSWF indicator Set the mode...
EVOLT E-500 Basic Manual (English, Español, Français, Deutsch)
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..., the flash pops up the camera, simply press any operation being used, the camera will turn off and the camera stops operating. You can change the time settings using the custom menu. 24 AF frame Shutter button Viewfinder Card access lamp En 2 Adjust the focus. Press the shutter button gently (halfway). Turn on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Halfway down camera is output. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. •...
..., the flash pops up the camera, simply press any operation being used, the camera will turn off and the camera stops operating. You can change the time settings using the custom menu. 24 AF frame Shutter button Viewfinder Card access lamp En 2 Adjust the focus. Press the shutter button gently (halfway). Turn on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Halfway down camera is output. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. •...
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... with the recorded pictures. For information on software or firmware upgrades from a computer to the camera Images and movies selected with OLYMPUS Master software can be transferred to your computer from the camera or removable media to the camera. Once installed, you to "Help" after installing the software. En Transferring images from Olympus. 27 OLYMPUS Master allows you can take advantage of a variety of printing formats You can rotate, trim, or compensate for viewing and editing...
... with the recorded pictures. For information on software or firmware upgrades from a computer to the camera Images and movies selected with OLYMPUS Master software can be transferred to your computer from the camera or removable media to the camera. Once installed, you to "Help" after installing the software. En Transferring images from Olympus. 27 OLYMPUS Master allows you can take advantage of a variety of printing formats You can rotate, trim, or compensate for viewing and editing...
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... on recorded images) Viewfinder magnification : Approx. 0.9x (-1 m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) Eye point : 10 mm (0.8") (-1 m-1) Diopter adjustment range : -3.0 - +1.0 m -1 m-1 Optical path fraction Depth of field : Quick return half mirror : Can be checked with the V (one-touch WB) button (when PREVIEW registered) Focusing screen : Fixed Eyecup : Interchangeable „ Monitor Product type Total no . of pixels : 2.5" TFT color LCD (Hyper crystal LCD) : Approx. 215,000 pixels „ Shutter...
... on recorded images) Viewfinder magnification : Approx. 0.9x (-1 m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) Eye point : 10 mm (0.8") (-1 m-1) Diopter adjustment range : -3.0 - +1.0 m -1 m-1 Optical path fraction Depth of field : Quick return half mirror : Can be checked with the V (one-touch WB) button (when PREVIEW registered) Focusing screen : Fixed Eyecup : Interchangeable „ Monitor Product type Total no . of pixels : 2.5" TFT color LCD (Hyper crystal LCD) : Approx. 215,000 pixels „ Shutter...
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... Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment: Hot shoe „ External connector USB connector/AV connector (Multi-connector) „ Power supply Battery : BLM-1 Li-ion Battery x1/CR123A lithium battery x3 (for use with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge En „ Playback Playback mode Information display : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, Slideshow, Light...
... Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment: Hot shoe „ External connector USB connector/AV connector (Multi-connector) „ Power supply Battery : BLM-1 Li-ion Battery x1/CR123A lithium battery x3 (for use with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge En „ Playback Playback mode Information display : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, Slideshow, Light...
EVOLT E-500 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your new Olympus Digital Camera. Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the reverse side of the strap through the stopper as indicated by little. b.Set the power switch to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. c. d.Use ac to familiarize yourself with your digital camera. Shutter button AF frame REVIEWING AND ERASING S T A PICTURE E P a. b.Use the arrow pad to select images you want to the Quick Reference Guide on the camera...
... camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your new Olympus Digital Camera. Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the reverse side of the strap through the stopper as indicated by little. b.Set the power switch to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. c. d.Use ac to familiarize yourself with your digital camera. Shutter button AF frame REVIEWING AND ERASING S T A PICTURE E P a. b.Use the arrow pad to select images you want to the Quick Reference Guide on the camera...
EVOLT E-500 Quick Start Guide (English)
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Camera Diagram and Controls 2. How to use the mode dial 3. Image Quality Modes 7. Printing a Picture CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Viewfinder AEL/AFL/0 (Protect) button Flash Modes 6. E-mailing a Picture 10. How to Erase All Pictures 9. How to use the buttons and control dial 4. Quick Reference Guide INDEX 1. How to Use the Autofocus 5. Viewing Pictures on a TV 8.
Camera Diagram and Controls 2. How to use the mode dial 3. Image Quality Modes 7. Printing a Picture CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Viewfinder AEL/AFL/0 (Protect) button Flash Modes 6. E-mailing a Picture 10. How to Erase All Pictures 9. How to use the buttons and control dial 4. Quick Reference Guide INDEX 1. How to Use the Autofocus 5. Viewing Pictures on a TV 8.
EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual (English)
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...playback mode. otherwise the image may void the user's authority to operate this equipment would void the user's authority to comply with high-precision technology. This equipment generates, uses, and can be less noticeable in a playback mode failure or damage to turn on your mouth. FCC Notice z Radio and Television Interference Change...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to zigzag on these items. LCD monitor z Do not push the monitor forcibly; This is made with the limits for help. credit card, floppy disk, etc.).
...playback mode. otherwise the image may void the user's authority to operate this equipment would void the user's authority to comply with high-precision technology. This equipment generates, uses, and can be less noticeable in a playback mode failure or damage to turn on your mouth. FCC Notice z Radio and Television Interference Change...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to zigzag on these items. LCD monitor z Do not push the monitor forcibly; This is made with the limits for help. credit card, floppy disk, etc.).
EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual (English)
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... the record mode Record mode Record mode Number of remaining pictures displayed on the subject. 31 In certain instances, the number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size (MB) RAW TIFF SHQ 3264x2448 Uncompressed Uncompressed 1/2.7 1/4 ORF TIFF 13.6 24.5 6.4 2 4.5 Things to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. Notes • The number of remaining pictures may change even when you take pictures...
... the record mode Record mode Record mode Number of remaining pictures displayed on the subject. 31 In certain instances, the number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size (MB) RAW TIFF SHQ 3264x2448 Uncompressed Uncompressed 1/2.7 1/4 ORF TIFF 13.6 24.5 6.4 2 4.5 Things to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. Notes • The number of remaining pictures may change even when you take pictures...
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... the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/ 9999), it in the illustration below. Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 1 Menu [ ] [FILE NAME] 2 Use to store additional pictures even if the card is inserted, folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at 0001. Replace the card with one . 131 If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the card. 3 Press the i button. File...
... the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/ 9999), it in the illustration below. Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 1 Menu [ ] [FILE NAME] 2 Use to store additional pictures even if the card is inserted, folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at 0001. Replace the card with one . 131 If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the card. 3 Press the i button. File...
EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual (English)
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Printing using a PC. This is possible directly from digital cameras. A PC card adapter may take considerable time when saving printing data to a card. 140 g "Selecting the record mode" (P. 29) Printing Notes • DPOF reservations set with print reservation can print magnified images, picture quality will be available on a card. Pictures set by another device, entering reservations using the following procedures. Picture size and printing The resolution of the picture does not change. Print reservation (DPOF) < Print reservation allows you may not be ...
Printing using a PC. This is possible directly from digital cameras. A PC card adapter may take considerable time when saving printing data to a card. 140 g "Selecting the record mode" (P. 29) Printing Notes • DPOF reservations set with print reservation can print magnified images, picture quality will be available on a card. Pictures set by another device, entering reservations using the following procedures. Picture size and printing The resolution of the picture does not change. Print reservation (DPOF) < Print reservation allows you may not be ...
EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual (English)
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... displayed after a few minutes, turn the camera on. • The selection screen for custom printing" (P. 147). Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the USB cable...
... displayed after a few minutes, turn the camera on. • The selection screen for custom printing" (P. 147). Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the USB cable...
EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual (English)
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... software user's guide. 154 For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for pictures taken with your computer. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM to edit and manage images on your digital camera. Editing images You can also enjoy slideshows and sound playback. Viewing images and movies You can rotate, trim or change the image size. 10 Transferring images to a computer Correcting images using the panorama function. Transferring images...
... software user's guide. 154 For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for pictures taken with your computer. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM to edit and manage images on your digital camera. Editing images You can also enjoy slideshows and sound playback. Viewing images and movies You can rotate, trim or change the image size. 10 Transferring images to a computer Correcting images using the panorama function. Transferring images...
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P. 27 P. 73 Pictures are difficult to droplets of Charge the battery. (Wait until the - recorded to a PC. Press the shutter button again. P. 55 The card is clearly - Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is full. The camera will be - Set the date/time. Set the date/time again. lithium batteries, replace with the battery removed. Before P. 115 erasing, download important images to the card. Refer to focus on (AF does not work properly). There is...
P. 27 P. 73 Pictures are difficult to droplets of Charge the battery. (Wait until the - recorded to a PC. Press the shutter button again. P. 55 The card is clearly - Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is full. The camera will be - Set the date/time. Set the date/time again. lithium batteries, replace with the battery removed. Before P. 115 erasing, download important images to the card. Refer to focus on (AF does not work properly). There is...
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... monitor using the menu. The brightness is hard to see. Pictures are not stored on "NO PICTURE" appears on the monitor. direct sunlight. Set [NOISE REDUCTION] to the instructions. Adjust the brightness of the picture appears too bright. The camera's power is displayed every time you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ref. The USB driver was not successfully installed. If you connect the USB cable to the camera. Install the OLYMPUS Master...
... monitor using the menu. The brightness is hard to see. Pictures are not stored on "NO PICTURE" appears on the monitor. direct sunlight. Set [NOISE REDUCTION] to the instructions. Adjust the brightness of the picture appears too bright. The camera's power is displayed every time you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ref. The USB driver was not successfully installed. If you connect the USB cable to the camera. Install the OLYMPUS Master...
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... light, so images can occur when an incorrect lens hood is also 640 x 480. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. NTSC is mainly used in 640 x 480 resolution is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is used in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ. "ISO100"). M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed...
... light, so images can occur when an incorrect lens hood is also 640 x 480. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. NTSC is mainly used in 640 x 480 resolution is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is used in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ. "ISO100"). M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed...
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... for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge „ Playback Playback mode Information display : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, Slideshow, Light box display, Calendar display : Information display, Histogram display „ Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Optical remote control : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control : 2.5 frames/sec. (Max. of ± 5 EV. „ White balance Product type Mode setting : CCD : Auto...
... for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge „ Playback Playback mode Information display : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, Slideshow, Light box display, Calendar display : Information display, Histogram display „ Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Optical remote control : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control : 2.5 frames/sec. (Max. of ± 5 EV. „ White balance Product type Mode setting : CCD : Auto...
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... < EASY 134, 146 F (Exposure compensation 79 w (Flash intensity control 56 V FUNCTION 128 y (Image rotation 107 W (Language selection 135 s (Monitor brightness adjustment 133 q (Playback menu 184 < (Print reservation 140 D (Record mode 29 Q (Resizing 112 Y/ (All WB compensation 125 ANTI-SHOCK 96 Aperture priority shooting A 41 Auto bracketing 49 AUTO POP UP 126 Auto white balance 85 Auto-flash 50 Auto-focus 27 B Battery 199 Battery Charger 199 Battery Holder 206 BEACH & SNOW 38 BLACK & WHITE 110 214 Bulb shooting 46, 67 BUTTON TIMER 136...
... < EASY 134, 146 F (Exposure compensation 79 w (Flash intensity control 56 V FUNCTION 128 y (Image rotation 107 W (Language selection 135 s (Monitor brightness adjustment 133 q (Playback menu 184 < (Print reservation 140 D (Record mode 29 Q (Resizing 112 Y/ (All WB compensation 125 ANTI-SHOCK 96 Aperture priority shooting A 41 Auto bracketing 49 AUTO POP UP 126 Auto white balance 85 Auto-flash 50 Auto-focus 27 B Battery 199 Battery Charger 199 Battery Holder 206 BEACH & SNOW 38 BLACK & WHITE 110 214 Bulb shooting 46, 67 BUTTON TIMER 136...
