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DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction
Manual
( We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking
important photographs.
( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
( The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are
addition and / or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents
will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Basic guide
Mastering the E-400
Improving your shooting skills –
Shooting guides
Shooting functions
Playback functions
Customizing the settings /
functions of your camera
Printing
Using the OLYMPUS Master software
Getting to know your camera better
Information
Interchangeable lenses
Others
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    ( The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are addition and / or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

  • Page 2: Structure Of This Manual

    Read chapter 1 to master the basic camera operation before proceeding to use the various functions available on this camera. • Operating the camera g “Mastering the E-400” (P. 14) • Learn how to use the functions in the shooting guides g “Improving your shooting skills –...

  • Page 3: Basic Guide

    Basic guide Attaching the strap Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). Preparing the battery Charging the battery. Lithium ion battery (BLS-1) Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed Lithium ion charger (BCS-1)
  • Page 4 Attaching a lens to the camera Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Rear cap Body cap Attaching a lens to the camera. Lens attachment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the Alignment mark (Red) camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s...

  • Page 5: Loading The Card

    Loading the card Open the card cover and insert the card. Compact Flash / Microdrive xD-Picture Card Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as Insert the card until it is locked into place. far as it can go. Mark Card cover Card access lamp...

  • Page 6: Power On

    Power on Set the camera’s power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator INFO button LCD monitor When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 7 Setting the date / time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.

  • Page 8: Holding The Camera

    Shooting Holding the camera. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus. Halfway down Press the shutter button gently (halfway). AF confirmation mark •...

  • Page 9: Playing Back Images

    Playback / Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken. q button Displays the next frame Displays the previous frame Arrow pad Close-up playback Each time you rotate the control dial towards U, the image is enlarged in steps of 2x – 14x. Control dial Erasing images Playback the image you want to erase and press the S (erase) button.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-400 ..................14 Describes the camera’s functions and how to operate them. How to use the mode dial ......................14 Easy shooting modes ......................14 Advanced shooting modes ....................14 How to set the functions ......................15 How to make function settings ..................15 Setting functions using the control panel screen ...............15...
  • Page 11 Single-frame shooting / sequential shooting ................39 Self-timer shooting ........................40 Remote control shooting ......................41 Focusing functions AF frame selection ........................43 Focus mode ..........................43 S-AF (single AF) shooting ....................44 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)..........44 C-AF (contineous AF) shooting ..................44 Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) ..........45 Manual Focus (MF) ......................45 Exposure, image and color...
  • Page 12 Connecting the camera to a computer..................78 Starting OLYMPUS Master .......................79 Displaying the camera’s images on your computer ..............79 Downloading images to save on your computer ...............79 Disconnecting the camera from your computer..............80 Viewing still images........................81 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master........81...
  • Page 13 8 Getting to know your camera better ..............82 Reference for help or when you wish to know more about the camera. Shooting tips and information ....................82 Tips before you start taking pictures..................82 Shooting tips........................83 Additional shooting tips and information................86 Playback tips ........................87 Viewing pictures on a computer ..................88 When error messages are displayed ..................88...

  • Page 14: Mastering The E-400

    1 Mastering the E-400 How to use the mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Some of these settings can also be changed according to the shooting environment. Easy shooting modes •...

  • Page 15: How To Set The Functions

    How to set the functions How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 17) •...
  • Page 16 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Pressing the i button while the item is being selected displays the direct menu for that function. Turn the control dial to change the setting. • If you press the i button or you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting will be confirmed and the control panel screen will be restored.

  • Page 17: Setting Functions Using Direct Buttons

    Setting functions using direct buttons This camera is equipped with direct buttons where functions have been assigned and can be set quickly. Press the button for the function you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. Control dial E.g.) Setting Sequential / Self-timer / Remote control shooting Direct menu...
  • Page 18 Use p to select a tab. • The functions are categorized under tabs. CUSTOM RESET SETTING Function The current setting is displayed Goes to each setting screen (some Moves to the functions under the functions can be set on the menu). tab you have selected.

  • Page 19: Descriptions In This Manual

    Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the control panel screen, direct buttons and menu are described as follows in this manual. Control panel setting screen Direct buttons setting screen Menu setting screen Control panel screen E.g.: When setting Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting i p: j / <...

  • Page 20: Improving Your Shooting Skills - Shooting Guides

    2 Improving your shooting skills – Shooting guides Basic function guides Take pictures frequently to familiarize yourself with the camera. You can start off by taking pictures of your surrounding subjects like children, flowers or pets. And from the pictures taken, try to figure out what went wrong.

  • Page 21: Color: White Balance

    Color: White balance There are other sources of lighting like tungsten light and fluorescent light, besides the sunlight, illuminating the subject. Unlike the sunlight, these lights contain particular colors. Hence, the same white object shot under different lighting conditions turns out in different colors. Even for sunlight, the outcome differs depending on the sky conditions, shadow of trees or buildings etc.

  • Page 22: Metering Mode

    Using white balance The color of water is different depending on whether it is a lake surrounded by forests or a tropical sea. To capture the subtle difference in color, try changing the white balance setting. It may be difficult to use auto settings to capture the subtle colors of a lake reflecting the leafy green of the trees or a sea surrounded by corals.

  • Page 23: Taking Flower Pictures

    Taking flower pictures Flower scenery ranges from a bunch of flowers in the wild to a field of flowers. The way of shooting differs depending on how you wish to capture the image. Using white balance There are many colors of flowers ranging from light to vivid ones. Depending on the colors, subtle color shades may not be captured as seen.

  • Page 24: Taking Night Scene Pictures

    Taking night scene pictures There are different types of night scenes, ranging from the afterglow of a sunset to city lights at night. Sunset and fireworks sceneries are also a type of night scene. Using a tripod A tripod is a must when shooting night scenes as the shutter speed is slow due to the darkness.

  • Page 25: Shooting Functions

    3 Shooting functions Scene mode When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. Unlike the mode dial’s scene mode, most functions cannot be changed. Set the mode dial to g. •...

  • Page 26: A: Aperture Priority Shooting

    Aperture values and shutter speeds in the mode In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 –...

  • Page 27: S: Shutter Priority Shooting

    Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value Underexposed Overexposed when when the shutter the shutter speed AF confirmation AF confirmation speed indication is indication is mark mark blinking. Decrease blinking.

  • Page 28: M: Manual Shooting

    Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value If the aperture If the aperture value value indication at indication at the AF confirmation AF confirmation the maximum minimum value is mark mark value is blinking*,...

  • Page 29: Preview Function

    • The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen, showing the difference (ranging from –3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure value considered optimum by the camera.

  • Page 30: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock)

    If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the cases shown below when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock.

  • Page 31: Flash Shooting

    Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 Number of frames: 3 Exposure MENU [X] [AE BKT] compensation Use p to set. value of the next shooting [OFF] / [3F 0.3EV] / [3F 0.7EV] / frame [3F 1.0EV] Press the i button. Viewfinder Start shooting.
  • Page 32 Red-eye reduction flash ! In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of pre-flashes are emitted just before the regular flash fires. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red- eye phenomenon. The subject’s eyes appear red x Notes •...

  • Page 33: Manual Flash

    Slow synchronization (1st curtain) / Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against a night scene, this function allows you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. As the time from emitting pre-flashes to shooting is long in 2nd curtain synchronization, it is difficult to achieve red-eye reduction.
  • Page 34 Flash modes available in different exposure modes Control Shutter Exposure panel Conditions Conditions to fire Flash mode speed mode screen to timing the flash restrictions display AUTO Auto flash Fires automatically in 1/30 sec. – dark / backlit Auto flash 1/180 sec.

  • Page 35: Setting The Flash Mode

    Setting the flash mode Direct buttons # button Control dial Control panel screen i p: FLASH MODE i Using the built-in flash If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect.

  • Page 36: Flash Intensity Control

    Flash intensity control This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting light emission. It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.

  • Page 37: Using The External Electronic Flash

    Using the external electronic flash Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power. Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it, and put it back on the camera after flash shooting.

  • Page 38: Using Commercially Available Flashes

    Using commercially available flashes Use the M shooting mode on the camera when using any commercially available flash except for the flashes specified for this camera. For details on non-specified commercial flashes, see “Non-specified commercial flashes” (g P. 38). Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera. Set the shooting mode to M mode, then set the aperture value and shutter speed.

  • Page 39: Single-Frame Shooting / Sequential Shooting

    Single-frame shooting / sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting j Shoots 5 frames or more at 3 frames / sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 40: Self-Timer Shooting

    Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. Setting self-timer : 12-second self-timer Direct buttons : 2-second self-timer <...

  • Page 41: Remote Control Shooting

    Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control.
  • Page 42 TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed: The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.

  • Page 43: Af Frame Selection

    AF frame selection Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject Viewfinder using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most Center AF frame appropriate point. This function allows you to select only Left AF one AF frame. frame [AUTO] or P (Auto) Focuses using the 3 AF frames.

  • Page 44: S-Af (Single Af) Shooting

    S-AF (single AF) shooting Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement. Press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 45: Simultaneous Use Of C-Af Mode And Mf Mode (C-Af+Mf)

    Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF mode is not activated. • When the shutter button is not pressed, MF mode is available. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode You can set the AEL / AFL button to operate C-AF with the AEL / AFL mode settings.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Record Mode

    This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. It cannot be displayed or selected for print reservation using common software. It is possible to edit images taken with...

  • Page 47: How To Select The Record Mode

    How to select the record mode Control panel screen i p: D i Menu MENU [W] [D] [HQ] / [SQ] / [RAW+SHQ] / [RAW+HQ] / [RAW+SQ] / [RAW] / [SHQ] SQ – Setting the number of pixels and compression rate You can change the number of pixels and compression rate of [SQ].

  • Page 48: Metering Mode - Changing The Metering System

    Metering mode – Changing the metering system There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and three types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. Control panel screen i p: METERING i [e] / [4] / [n] / [nHI] / [nSH] : Center weighted averaging metering...

  • Page 49: Exposure Compensation - Varying The Image Brightness

    Exposure compensation – Varying the image brightness In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades.

  • Page 50: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure

    AE lock – Locking the exposure The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL button.

  • Page 51: Setting The Auto / Preset / Custom White Balance

    Preset white balance Seven different color temperatures are programmed on this camera covering a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights and light bulbs. For example, use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting.

  • Page 52: Wb Compensation

    WB mode Light conditions Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed in the AUTO viewfinder). Use this mode for general use. For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the colors 5 5300 K in a fireworks display 3 6000 K...

  • Page 53: Setting The One-Touch White Balance

    TIPS Checking the white balance you have adjusted: After performing step 3, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed.

  • Page 54: Gradation

    The individual parameters are as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION] : Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.

  • Page 55: Noise Reduction

    Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. When the shutter speed is slow, noise reduction is activated and the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images.

  • Page 56: Playback Functions

    4 Playback functions Single-frame / Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. q button However, before using any of these functions, follow step 1 Control dial below. Press the q (playback) button. (Single-frame playback) • The last recorded image appears. •...

  • Page 57: Index Display / Calendar Display

    Index display / Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the Control dial same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the control dial toward G, the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16 to 25.

  • Page 58: Information Display

    Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up.

  • Page 59: Slideshow

    Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16 or 25.

  • Page 60: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode.
  • Page 61 MENU [q] [EDIT] Confirm the data format from here. RAW or SHQ, HQ, SQ (= JPEG) Use bd to select images you want to view. Press the i button. • The camera recognizes the image data format. • When editing other images, use bd to select the image.

  • Page 62: Copying Images

    Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g [CF / xD] (P. 93) Copying all the frames MENU [q] [COPY ALL] Press d.

  • Page 63: Protecting Images - Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Protecting images – Preventing accidental erasure Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single- frame or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 0 button (protect) button.

  • Page 64: Erasing Images

    Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. x Notes •...

  • Page 65: Customizing The Settings / Functions Of Your Camera

    5 Customizing the settings / functions of your camera Custom reset setting Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. This camera allows you to restore the factory default settings using [RESET] and register 2 different reset settings in [RESET1] and [RESET2] for later use.

  • Page 66: Gradation

    Functions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING & functions that reset to factory default settings Custom reset setting Function Factory default setting registration PICTURE MODE VIVID GRADATION NORMAL ±0 NOISE REDUCTION AUTO AUTO METERING FLASH MODE Auto flash ±0 j / <...

  • Page 67: Ael / Afl Mode

    AEL / AFL mode You can use the AEL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. You can use the button in the following ways. • When you want to focus on a subject and then change the composition of the photo. •...

  • Page 68: Other Function Settings

    Other function settings AEL / AFL memo You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL (AE lock) button. MENU [Y] [AEL / AFL MEMO] [ON] : Press the AEL button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to cancel the maintaining of the exposure.

  • Page 69: File Name

    [TEST PICTURE] Pressing the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out before saving it. [PREVIEW] While holding down the <...

  • Page 70: Setting The Beep Sound

    Allows USB connection to a PC and transfer of data to the PC. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS master software via PC connection. [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio. [<EASY] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC.

  • Page 71: Changing The Display Language

    ENGLISH to another language. MENU [Z] [W] Use ac to select the language you want to use. • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software.

  • Page 72: Printing

    6 Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date / time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Insert the card that contains the recorded pictures into the camera. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods.

  • Page 73: All-Frame Reservation

    Select [SET] and press the i button. All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1. MENU [q] [<] Select [U] and press the i button. Use i to select the date and time format. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time.

  • Page 74: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s manual. PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera.

  • Page 75: Easy Printing

    Use p to select [<EASY] or [<CUSTOM]. If you select [<EASY] • Go to “Easy printing” (P. 75). If you select [<CUSTOM] • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. Go to “Custom printing” (P. 75). x Notes •...
  • Page 76 [SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer supports. [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame. [PICS / SHEET] Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you have selected [MULTI PRINT].

  • Page 77: Using The Olympus Master Software

    For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to OLYMPUS Master [Help] or the OLYMPUS Master software user’s guide.

  • Page 78: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    The computer recognizes the camera as a [Removable Disk • Macintosh iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master. x Notes...

  • Page 79: Starting Olympus Master

    • The OLYMPUS Master main menu is displayed. • The first time you start the program, a dialog box appears, prompting you for User Information. Enter your [Name] and the [OLYMPUS Master serial number] that is printed on the affixed label, then select your region.

  • Page 80: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Click (From Camera). • The window containing the files to be copied appears. The thumbnails of all the images in the camera are displayed. Select the image file you want to save on the computer, then click the [Transfer Images] button.

  • Page 81: Viewing Still Images

    Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows : Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 Professional / XP Macintosh : Mac OS 9.0 –...

  • Page 82: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    8 Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...

  • Page 83: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. AF frame is not focused on the subject • Use focus lock to focus the AF frame on the subject. g “If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” (P. 30) Other things instead of the subject are focused on the respective AF frames •...

  • Page 84: Taking Pictures Without Blurring

    Taking pictures without blurring There are several factors that can cause the picture to blur. The subject is too dark • Change the shutter speed to match the brightness of the subject. If the shutter speed is set low to shoot a dark subject, blurring is likely to occur if the subject moves. In addition, when the flash is turned off in g (Scene mode), the shutter speed becomes slower.

  • Page 85: Taking Pictures With The Correct Color

    Taking pictures with the correct color The reason why there are differences between the colors in a picture and the actual colors taken and the actual color is the light source illuminating the subject. [WB] is the function that allows the camera to determine the correct colors.

  • Page 86: Additional Shooting Tips And Information

    Using a new card If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, the message [CARD FULL] is displayed. To use this card with this camera, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “Formatting the card” (P. 93)

  • Page 87: Playback Tips

    Selecting the optimal record mode Record modes are divided into 2 main types: RAW and JPEG. RAW records without reflecting the settings for exposure compensation, white balance, etc. on the images themselves. JPEG records as images that reflect these settings. JPEG also compresses images to reduce the file size when recording them.

  • Page 88: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    To view recorded images in RAW • Install the OLYMPUS Master software using the provided CD-ROM. You can use the RAW development function in OLYMPUS Master to set the image to the setting during shooting and change detailed settings of exposure compensation and white balance.

  • Page 89: Printing-Related Indications

    Viewfinder Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indications indication The selected picture Use image processing software to cannot be displayed for view the picture on a PC. playback due to a If that cannot be done, the image No indication problem with this picture. file is damaged.

  • Page 90: Camera Maintenance

    If dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture. If this happens, contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup device physically cleaned. The image pickup device is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below.

  • Page 91: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions

    Remove the lens from the camera. Set the power switch to ON. MENU [Z] [CLEANING MODE] Press d, then press the i button. • The camera enters the cleaning mode. Press the shutter button all the way. • The mirror goes up and the shutter curtain opens. Clean the image pickup device.

  • Page 92: Information

    9 Information Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash Microdrive xD-Picture Card A CompactFlash is a large- A Microdrive is a medium that An xD-Picture Card is a capacity solid state flash uses a large-capacity compact...

  • Page 93: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the card Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card.

  • Page 94: Menu Directory

    Menu directory Shooting Menu Function Setting Ref. page P. 64 CARD SETUP ALL ERASE / FORMAT P. 93 RESET CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET / RESET P. 65 SETTING RESET2 SET / RESET hVIVID / iNATURAL / jMUTED / MONOTONE / PICTURE MODE P.

  • Page 95: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Function Setting Ref. page / L / M / N / O P. 59 OFF / ON P. 59 RAW DATA EDIT EDIT P. 60 BLACK & WHITE / SEPIA / JPEG EDIT REDEYE FIX / SATURATION / Q <...

  • Page 96: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Function Setting Ref. page P. 7 CF / xD / xD P. 93 FILE NAME AUTO / RESET P. 69 Lo –7 – 0 – Hi +7 P. 70 P. 71 VIDEO OUT P. 71 REC VIEW OFF / 1SEC – 20SEC (5 seconds P.

  • Page 97: Functions That Can Be Set By Shooting Mode

    Functions that can be set by shooting mode i l & Function Aperture value Shutter speed Bulb shooting Flash shooting AUTO (Cannot be selected in U mode) !SLOW #SLOW #SLOW2 (Cannot be selected in U mode) CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION >...
  • Page 98 i l & Function AUTO POP UP AEL / AFL AEL / AFL MEMO AEL METERING ; FUNCTION CF / xD FILE NAME VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP USB MODE COLOR SPACE PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE : Can be set k: Cannot be set...

  • Page 99: List Of Record Modes

    List of record modes The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode Number of pixels Compression File format File size (MB) Uncompressed Approx. 22 3648 x 2736 1/2.7 Approx. 7.9 Approx. 3.0 1/2.7 Approx. 6.2 Approx. 4.4 3200 x 2400 Approx.

  • Page 100: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Camera Diopter adjustment dial Eyecup gP. 40 gP. 6 Viewfinder gP. 102 AEL / AFL button gP. 50, 67 LCD monitor 0 (Protect) button gP. 105 gP. 63 q (Playback) button gP. 56 < button gP. 68 S (Erase) button gP.
  • Page 101 Mode dial gP. 14 Built-in flash gP. 35 Control dial Hot shoe gP. 37 gP. 15, 17 # (flash) button Shutter button gP. 35 gP. 8 < / Y / j F (Exposure (Remote control / Self-timer / compensation) button Sequential shooting) button gP.

  • Page 102: Viewfinder Indications

    Viewfinder indications Items Indication examples Ref. page AF frame P. 30, 43 Aperture value P. 25 – 28 Shutter speed P. 25 – 28 AF confirmation mark P. 30 # (blinks: charging in progress, Flash P. 35 lights up: charging completed) White balance P.

  • Page 103: Control Panel Screen

    Control panel screen Basic Detailed Items Indication examples Ref. page (ready for use), Battery check (charging required) Shutter speed 1/2000 P. 25 – 28 Exposure compensation indicator P. 49 Exposure level indicator P. 28 Flash intensity level indicator P. 36 Aperture value F2.8 P.
  • Page 104 Items Indication examples Ref. page Flash mode P. 34 # +2.0 Flash intensity control P. 36 e, 4, n Metering mode P. 48 AF mode S-AF P. 43 AF frame P. 43 Sequential shooting / Self-timer / j, Y2s, < P.

  • Page 105: Lcd Monitor Indications (During Playback)

    LCD monitor indications (during playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO (information display) button. g “Information display” (P. 58) Shooting information Single-frame playback information Items Indication examples Ref. page (ready for use), Battery check (charging required) Card [CF], [xD] P.

  • Page 106: Glossary

    Glossary A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the correct exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera's built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture.
  • Page 107 Depth of Field Depth of Field refers to the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived “sharp” focus in a picture. Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by splitting the image into 49 areas and metering and calculating the light levels in each area.
  • Page 108 Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. Refers to raw data, data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance, sharpness, contrast, etc. This file format is for viewing and processing with our own software. You may not be able to open or process these files with other graphics software applications, and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type : 4/3 type CCD (primary color filter)

  • Page 110: White Balance

    Metering range : EV 1 – 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50 mm F2, ISO 100) Exposure mode : (1) AUTO: Fully automatic (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual...
  • Page 111 Battery / charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. : PS-BLS1 Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery Nominal voltage : DC 7.2 V Nominal capacity : 1150 mAh No. of charge and discharge times : Approx. 500 times (vary with usage conditions) : 0 m –...

  • Page 112: 10 Interchangeable Lenses

    Four Thirds mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system. These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras.

  • Page 113: Zuiko Digital Interchangeable Lens

    ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood Storing the hood •...

  • Page 114: Storage Precautions

    Magnification Lens, focal distance Shooting range (): Calculated based on 35 mm film camera Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot be brought into focus at 17.5 mm this focal length. 17.5 – 45 mm 28 mm 15.1 cm – 15.9 cm 0.89 –...

  • Page 115: 11 Others

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
  • Page 116 Product Handling Precautions WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
  • Page 117 • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.
  • Page 118 • Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. A recommended battery may be difficult to obtain while traveling. • Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.
  • Page 119 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 120 – Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult your dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS- supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).
  • Page 121 Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and / or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and / or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.

  • Page 122: Index

    Index F (Exposure compensation) ....49 W (Language selection) ..... 71 C-AF (continuous AF) shooting ....44 0 (Protect) ........... 63 C-AF+MF ..........45 </Y/j (Remote control / Selftimer / Calendar display ........57 Sequential shooting) ....39, 40, 41 CANDLE & ..........25 W/X (Shooting Menu) ......
  • Page 123 NOISE REDUCTION ....... 55 Slideshow m ..........59 NTSC ............71 SPORT J ..........25 SQ ............46, 87 sRGB ............55 STORAGE ..........70, 78 OLYMPUS Master ........77 Strap ............3 One-touch white balance V ....53 SUNSET * ..........25 Super FP flash 1 ......37...
  • Page 124 UNDER WATER MACRO A ....25 UNDER WATER WIDE B ...... 25 Usable cards ..........92 USB MODE ..........70 VIDEO OUT ..........71 Viewfinder .......... 6, 102 WB Compensation ........52 White balance WB ........50 xD-Picture Card ........92 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ...
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  • Page 128 Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER*: 00800 - 67 10 83 00 for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

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