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... were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA / Advanced Manual Detailed explanation for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Thank you...
... were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA / Advanced Manual Detailed explanation for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Thank you...
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... $ Flash off 8 Shutter button Shooting pictures 8 K/h/ button (Shooting Switching the shooting mode 9 K Shooting still pictures 9 h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization 9 ..... The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the ...up playback U 11 Cloudy day 3 19 CO O Search by Objective XXXShooting tips and information gP. 57 5 Getting to know your camera better 5 Getting to turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is pressed How to use this manual Search for a ...
... $ Flash off 8 Shutter button Shooting pictures 8 K/h/ button (Shooting Switching the shooting mode 9 K Shooting still pictures 9 h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization 9 ..... The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the ...up playback U 11 Cloudy day 3 19 CO O Search by Objective XXXShooting tips and information gP. 57 5 Getting to know your camera better 5 Getting to turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is pressed How to use this manual Search for a ...
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... menus Shooting mode menu IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality RESET ..........Change the shooting functions back to the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and actually trying them out on and off 8 Shutter button Shooting pictures 8 K/h/s button ...(Shooting Switching the shooting mode 9 K Shooting still pictures 9 h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization 9 s ..... Shoot pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation 14 15 17 17 18 18 3 Contents How to use ...
... menus Shooting mode menu IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality RESET ..........Change the shooting functions back to the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and actually trying them out on and off 8 Shutter button Shooting pictures 8 K/h/s button ...(Shooting Switching the shooting mode 9 K Shooting still pictures 9 h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization 9 s ..... Shoot pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation 14 15 17 17 18 18 3 Contents How to use ...
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...the pictures in the internal memory and the card 28 ALBUM See the pictures registered in the album 28 Album playback menus 29 SEL. CAMERA MENU 19 WB Adjusting the color of a picture 19 ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity 19 DRIVE Continuous shooting 20 ESP/n....Changing the area ...for measuring the brightness of a subject 20 DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject 20 AF MODE Changing the focusing area 21 R Recording sound with still pictures 21 PANORAMA Creating a panoramic ...
...the pictures in the internal memory and the card 28 ALBUM See the pictures registered in the album 28 Album playback menus 29 SEL. CAMERA MENU 19 WB Adjusting the color of a picture 19 ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity 19 DRIVE Continuous shooting 20 ESP/n....Changing the area ...for measuring the brightness of a subject 20 DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject 20 AF MODE Changing the focusing area 21 R Recording sound with still pictures 21 PANORAMA Creating a panoramic ...
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... 34 DUALTIME ......... Setting the date and time in another time zone 35 ALARM CLOCK Setting alarms 35 VIDEO OUT Playing back pictures on the camera 32 PW ON SETUP Setting the startup screen and volume 32 SCREEN SETUP ..... Adjust the volume of beep when the button is pressed 32 ...40 Print settings (DPOF 43 How to print pictures you have taken. Registering a picture as the startup screen 32 COLOR Setting the color of camera warning sound 32 SHUTTER SOUND ..... Selecting the sound of the shutter button 33 VOLUME Adjusting the volume during playback 33 REC VIEW Viewing pictures ...
... 34 DUALTIME ......... Setting the date and time in another time zone 35 ALARM CLOCK Setting alarms 35 VIDEO OUT Playing back pictures on the camera 32 PW ON SETUP Setting the startup screen and volume 32 SCREEN SETUP ..... Adjust the volume of beep when the button is pressed 32 ...40 Print settings (DPOF 43 How to print pictures you have taken. Registering a picture as the startup screen 32 COLOR Setting the color of camera warning sound 32 SHUTTER SOUND ..... Selecting the sound of the shutter button 33 VOLUME Adjusting the volume during playback 33 REC VIEW Viewing pictures ...
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...question regarding operations. 4 Connecting the camera to a computer 46 Learn how to transfer pictures to focus on 58 Taking pictures without blurring 59 Taking pictures without using OLYMPUS Master ... 56 5 Getting to know your camera better 57 Find out more about your camera and learn what to do when... you start taking pictures 57 The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded ...
...question regarding operations. 4 Connecting the camera to a computer 46 Learn how to transfer pictures to focus on 58 Taking pictures without blurring 59 Taking pictures without using OLYMPUS Master ... 56 5 Getting to know your camera better 57 Find out more about your camera and learn what to do when... you start taking pictures 57 The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded ...
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... Battery and charger 73 Useful use your camera more effectively. Selecting the optimal record mode 63 To return the settings of functions to default settings 63 Playback help 64 The red-eye cannot ... to still pictures 64 Viewing pictures on a computer 65 Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen 65 When you get an error message on the camera 66 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes 68 Glossary of terms 70 6 Miscellaneous 72 Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on how to...
... Battery and charger 73 Useful use your camera more effectively. Selecting the optimal record mode 63 To return the settings of functions to default settings 63 Playback help 64 The red-eye cannot ... to still pictures 64 Viewing pictures on a computer 65 Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen 65 When you get an error message on the camera 66 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes 68 Glossary of terms 70 6 Miscellaneous 72 Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on how to...
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Try locking the focus again. Button operations 1 Button operations 1 Button operations 12 3 1 Shooting mode P [] [IN] 4 1 o button Turning the camera on and off Power on: The camera is turned on in the shooting mode. • Monitor turns on • The lens cover opens. 2 Shutter button Shooting pictures Shooting still pictures Press the K/h/s ...
Try locking the focus again. Button operations 1 Button operations 1 Button operations 12 3 1 Shooting mode P [] [IN] 4 1 o button Turning the camera on and off Power on: The camera is turned on in the shooting mode. • Monitor turns on • The lens cover opens. 2 Shutter button Shooting pictures Shooting still pictures Press the K/h/s ...
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...; Press the m button to select [SCN] from the shooting scene. h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function stabilizes the blur caused by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures. • By switching to the other scene, most settings will be ... Press the K/h/s button repeatedly, the shooting mode changes as follows: P/AUTO -> h -> s. • The camera is turned on the camera" (P. 32) K Shooting still pictures The camera determines the optimum settings and shoots the picture. Lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus, and then press...
...; Press the m button to select [SCN] from the shooting scene. h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function stabilizes the blur caused by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures. • By switching to the other scene, most settings will be ... Press the K/h/s button repeatedly, the shooting mode changes as follows: P/AUTO -> h -> s. • The camera is turned on the camera" (P. 32) K Shooting still pictures The camera determines the optimum settings and shoots the picture. Lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus, and then press...
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...button is also used in addition to select scenes, playback picture, and the items on only by pressing the q button. P (Program auto) The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for measuring the brightness of the subject. g "WB Adjusting the color of a picture" (P. 19...AUTO to switch among close-up playback, index display and calendar display. g Movie playback "MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies" (P. 23) • The camera is displayed. • Press the arrow pad (43) to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to select the shooting mode from P...
...button is also used in addition to select scenes, playback picture, and the items on only by pressing the q button. P (Program auto) The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for measuring the brightness of the subject. g "WB Adjusting the color of a picture" (P. 19...AUTO to switch among close-up playback, index display and calendar display. g Movie playback "MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies" (P. 23) • The camera is displayed. • Press the arrow pad (43) to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to select the shooting mode from P...
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...ERASE ALBUM EXIT MENU SET OK • When [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE], or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding to the respective functions is selected 14 CAMERA MENU IJ WB AUTO ij ISO DRIVE AUTO o ESP DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK PLAYBACK MENU 0... OFF y ˌɋ R ALBUM ENTRY BACK MENU SET OK Menu displayed when [CAMERA MENU] is selected Menu displayed when [...
...ERASE ALBUM EXIT MENU SET OK • When [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE], or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding to the respective functions is selected 14 CAMERA MENU IJ WB AUTO ij ISO DRIVE AUTO o ESP DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK PLAYBACK MENU 0... OFF y ˌɋ R ALBUM ENTRY BACK MENU SET OK Menu displayed when [CAMERA MENU] is selected Menu displayed when [...
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... IMAGE QUALITY ŔņŕŖő EXIT MENU SCN SET OK Operation guide m button 1243 on the arrow pad o o m button CAMERA MENU IJ WB AUTO ij ISO DRIVE AUTO o ESP DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK This mark is displayed in item, so press 2 five times, and... [CAMERA MENU]. Press o. CAMERA MENU IJ AF MODE SPOT ijR OFF PANORAMA BACK MENU SET OK o o The selected item is displayed when there ...
... IMAGE QUALITY ŔņŕŖő EXIT MENU SCN SET OK Operation guide m button 1243 on the arrow pad o o m button CAMERA MENU IJ WB AUTO ij ISO DRIVE AUTO o ESP DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK This mark is displayed in item, so press 2 five times, and... [CAMERA MENU]. Press o. CAMERA MENU IJ AF MODE SPOT ijR OFF PANORAMA BACK MENU SET OK o o The selected item is displayed when there ...
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... IJ AF MODE ŪņŔő ijR SPOT PANORAMA BACK MENU SET OK Page display CAMERA MENU IJ WB AUTO ij ISO DRIVE AUTO o ESP DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK When there are more menu items on the next page, press 4 on the procedure 2 screen to move the cursor...
... IJ AF MODE ŪņŔő ijR SPOT PANORAMA BACK MENU SET OK Page display CAMERA MENU IJ WB AUTO ij ISO DRIVE AUTO o ESP DIGITAL ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK When there are more menu items on the next page, press 4 on the procedure 2 screen to move the cursor...
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... cannot be selected when the shooting mode is set to the shooting mode. Shooting mode menu K h s Menu operations 1 CAMERA MENU 2*2 RESET IMAGE QUALITY ŔņŕŖő 4 WB ISO DRIVE ESP/n SCN DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE R PANORAMA*1 EXIT MENU SET OK 3*3 2 *1 A card is required. *2 [RESET] cannot be selected when the shooting...
... cannot be selected when the shooting mode is set to the shooting mode. Shooting mode menu K h s Menu operations 1 CAMERA MENU 2*2 RESET IMAGE QUALITY ŔņŕŖő 4 WB ISO DRIVE ESP/n SCN DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE R PANORAMA*1 EXIT MENU SET OK 3*3 2 *1 A card is required. *2 [RESET] cannot be selected when the shooting...
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... the pictures. A low value lowers the sensitivity for natural color, regardless of the light source. Select the pictures to be erased. 4 CAMERA MENU WB Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO 5 3 1 w x y The white balance is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of...SHOOT & SELECT2] • Press and hold the shutter button to shoot with a R mark are erased. The higher the value, the better the camera's light sensitivity and ability to shoot sequential pictures. BACK MENU SET OK ERASE S 2 Pictures with a fast shutter speed and in homes.) Fluorescent For...
... the pictures. A low value lowers the sensitivity for natural color, regardless of the light source. Select the pictures to be erased. 4 CAMERA MENU WB Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO 5 3 1 w x y The white balance is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of...SHOOT & SELECT2] • Press and hold the shutter button to shoot with a R mark are erased. The higher the value, the better the camera's light sensitivity and ability to shoot sequential pictures. BACK MENU SET OK ERASE S 2 Pictures with a fast shutter speed and in homes.) Fluorescent For...
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...backlight. j Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the center of a subject ESP n Meters the brightness at the first frame. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the shutter button. • In high speed sequential shooting, [IMAGE QUALITY] will be taken at... while holding down the shutter 2 button. Menu operations DRIVE Continuous shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is metered. DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in the center of the monitor is pressed. i Pictures can be limited to take a sequence of the picture may appear dark....
...backlight. j Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the center of a subject ESP n Meters the brightness at the first frame. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the shutter button. • In high speed sequential shooting, [IMAGE QUALITY] will be taken at... while holding down the shutter 2 button. Menu operations DRIVE Continuous shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is metered. DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in the center of the monitor is pressed. i Pictures can be limited to take a sequence of the picture may appear dark....
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.... Press m button to the next picture does not remain in the frame. Menu operations AF MODE Changing the focusing area iESP SPOT The camera determines which edge you want to record. R Recording sound with still pictures OFF /ON 2 Recording starts about 4 seconds. The part of...it will be joined to exit panorama shooting. 21 PANORAMA Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from bottom to top 3: The next picture is connected at the right edge. 4: The next picture is possible for panorama shooting...
.... Press m button to the next picture does not remain in the frame. Menu operations AF MODE Changing the focusing area iESP SPOT The camera determines which edge you want to record. R Recording sound with still pictures OFF /ON 2 Recording starts about 4 seconds. The part of...it will be joined to exit panorama shooting. 21 PANORAMA Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from bottom to top 3: The next picture is connected at the right edge. 4: The next picture is possible for panorama shooting...
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...still pictures PLAYBACK MENU 0 y R START ALBUM ENTRY BACK MENU SET OK Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. • When [START] is displayed, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the... camera held vertically are saved even when the power is displayed during recording. 26 y Rotating pictures +90° / 0° / -90° Pictures taken with ...
...still pictures PLAYBACK MENU 0 y R START ALBUM ENTRY BACK MENU SET OK Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. • When [START] is displayed, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the... camera held vertically are saved even when the power is displayed during recording. 26 y Rotating pictures +90° / 0° / -90° Pictures taken with ...
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... press o to keep. • When erasing the picture in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. • When erasing the picture from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. 2 SEL. Once erased, pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you...
... press o to keep. • When erasing the picture in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. • When erasing the picture from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. 2 SEL. Once erased, pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you...
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...up data. BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory. • It takes some time to the card Insert the optional card into the camera. SETUP menus Menu operations Shooting mode SETUP RESET IMAGE QUALITY ŔņŕŖő EXIT MENU SCN SET OK MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT...VIEW*4 FILE NAME*5 PIXEL MAPPING*5 s X DUAL TIME *1 A card is formatted, the data of the frames and titles downloaded with the provided OLYMPUS Master software will be selected when shooting still pictures. *4 You cannot select this item when taking movies. *5 You cannot select this item in the...
...up data. BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory. • It takes some time to the card Insert the optional card into the camera. SETUP menus Menu operations Shooting mode SETUP RESET IMAGE QUALITY ŔņŕŖő EXIT MENU SCN SET OK MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT...VIEW*4 FILE NAME*5 PIXEL MAPPING*5 s X DUAL TIME *1 A card is formatted, the data of the frames and titles downloaded with the provided OLYMPUS Master software will be selected when shooting still pictures. *4 You cannot select this item when taking movies. *5 You cannot select this item in the...