Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual page 78

Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing x twice)
The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values
obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time
another metering point is added.
The average for the 2
metering points. The
average is always
shown at the center of
the bar.
The reading with x was
pressed. Z indicates the number of
times you have pressed the button.
Z indicates the difference between
the metered and average readings.
When Z moves more than ±3 from the center of the bar (the average
reading), red X Y appear.
TIPS
To save the multi-metered exposure after shooting (AE memory)
After metering in step 4, hold down x for more than 1
second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is
saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory.
The multi-metering exposure is canceled.
If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in
step 4, the multi-metering exposure is canceled.
Indicates how much
F2.8 F2.8
the present exposure
you are metering
differs from the
average exposure
value. The present
exposure can be fixed
by pressing the
shutter button
halfway.
(The present
exposure is not
added to the average
value unless you
press x.)
Metering
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