Page 1 This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions, customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc. 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching the table of contents All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need.
Page 3: Indications Used In This Manual
How to read the instruction pages AF illuminator The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light conditions in the AF mode. To use this function, raise the flash. MENU [AF ILLUMINATOR] Use p to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button.
Page 4 Table of Contents How to use this manual...2 How to read the instruction pages ...3 1 Using the functions of the camera... 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to operate them. How to use the mode dial ...18 Easy shooting modes ...18 Advanced shooting modes ...19 How to set the functions...20 Control panel screen display ...20...
Page 5 External electronic flashes (optional)...53 Using the external electronic flash...54 Super FP flash ...55 Using commercially available flashes ...56 Non-specified commercial flashes ...57 Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting ...58 Setting single-frame/sequential shooting...58 Self-timer shooting ...59 Remote control shooting ...61 Panorama shooting...64 4 Focusing functions... 65 Describes the functions used for adjusting the focus.
Page 6 Table of Contents Shading compensation ...86 Noise reduction ...87 Color space...88 Anti-shock ...88 6 Playback ... 89 Describes the functions used when playing back images that have been taken. Single-frame playback ...89 Close-up playback ...90 Light box display ...91 Index display/Calendar display ...92 Information display...93 Slideshow...94 Rotating images ...95...
Page 7 j button function...111 My Mode setting ...112 Reset lens...112 Focus ring ...112 Priority setting ...113 Quick erase...113 Erasing RAW and JPEG files ...113 File name ...114 Rename file...115 Rec view k Checking the picture immediately after shooting ...115 Setting the beep sound...115 Monitor brightness adjustment...115 Sleep timer...116 USB mode ...116...
Page 8 Disconnecting the camera from your computer ...139 Viewing still images...140 Printing...141 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ...142 10 Getting to know your camera better ... 143 Refer to this for help or when you wish to know more about the camera.
Page 9 11 Information ... 163 Describes how to handle the cards and charger, and contains a directory of the camera's functions and displays. Card basics ...163 Usable cards...163 Formatting the card...164 Battery and charger ...165 Menu directory ...166 Available functions by shooting mode...170 List of record modes ...173 Names of parts...174 Camera ...174...
Page 10 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number :E-330 Trade Name :OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address :Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 11: Safety Precautions
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. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
Page 12 Safety precautions Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers. Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.
Page 13: Handling The Camera
A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in progress.
Page 14 Do not pull on the charger's cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect or disconnect the charger's cable while holding the power plug. If the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center.
Page 15: Battery Handling Precautions
Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately.
Page 16: Fcc Notice
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to USB-enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the...
Page 17: Legal And Other Notices
Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of...
Page 18: Scene Mode
1 Using the functions of the camera 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 This camera features optimum settings for different subjects.
Page 19: Advanced Shooting Modes
How to use the mode dial Advanced shooting modes The 4 shooting modes below will help you take advantage of a variety of advanced shooting techniques. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (g P.
Page 20: How To Set The Functions
How to set the functions Control panel screen display When the power switch is set to ON, the control panel screen (shooting information) is displayed on the LCD monitor. • The display changes each time the INFO button is pressed. •...
Page 21: Press The I Button
Setting functions using the control panel screen Select an item on the control panel screen and change the setting. Press the i button. • The cursor on the control panel screen lights. Control panel screen Cursor Use the arrow pad p to move the cursor to the function you want to set.
Page 22 How to set the functions 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. Eg.) When setting white balance Direct menu Use the control dial to set.
Page 23 Setting on the menu Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. a : Press MENU to cancel the setting. CANCEL / : Press dac to select the item. SELECT The illustration displayed corresponds to the arrow pad shown below.
Page 24 How to set the functions Select a function. Select a setting. Example of setting screen Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is restored. Menu operation procedures This manual shows the menu operation procedures as below. Eg.) When setting white balance MENU [W] [WB] For the menu lists, see “Menu directory”...
Page 25: Selecting The Right Mode For Shooting Conditions
2 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Shooting modes This camera has different shooting modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically.
Page 26 Shooting modes Setting Set the mode dial to the mode you want to use. • For g, see g“Scene mode” (P. 27). Shooting For A/S/M, set the shutter speed or aperture value first. g“A: Aperture priority shooting” (P. 30), “S: Shutter priority shooting”...
Page 27 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. • The scene menu is displayed. Use ac to select the scene mode.
Page 28: Advanced Shooting Modes
Advanced shooting modes P: Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the correct EV (exposure value). Set the mode dial to P.
Page 29 Aperture values and shutter speeds in the 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.
Page 30: A: Aperture Priority Shooting
Advanced shooting modes A: Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background.
Page 31 Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shutter speed Aperture value confirmation mark Exposure mode Viewfinder Overexposed when the shutter speed indication is blinking. Increase the aperture value (f-number). TIPS The shutter speed indication does not stop blinking after the aperture value is changed If the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a high speed, set the ISO sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting...
Page 32: S: Shutter Priority Shooting
Advanced shooting modes S: Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher speed shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Page 33 Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shutter speed Aperture value confirmation mark Exposure mode Viewfinder If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking , the correct exposure has not been attained (underexposed). Lower the shutter speed. * The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.
Page 34: M: Manual Shooting
Advanced shooting modes M: Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure.
Page 35: Bulb Shooting
• 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. Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds of 30 or more seconds, noise may appear on-screen or the...
Page 36: Live View
Live view It is possible to display the subject in the LCD monitor and check its composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. Press the button. • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. The display for shooting information can be turned off by pressing the INFO button.
Page 37: Enlarged Display Operation (B Mode)
Enlarged display operation (B mode) It is possible to enlarge the subject 10 times for display. The focus can also be confirmed or adjusted on the enlarged picture. Press the INFO button to switch to the screen for enlarged display. Use p to move the frame and press the i button.
Page 38: Preview Function
Preview function If you operate the aperture, the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field (the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived “sharp” focus) in a picture, with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the j button, it is necessary to set the function of the j button on the menu beforehand.
Page 39: Various Shooting Functions
3 Various shooting functions If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) The camera's auto focus may not able to focus on the subject in the cases shown below (e.g. when the subject is not in the center of the frame, when the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings, etc.).
Page 40: Auto Bracketing
Auto bracketing You can use this function if you are unsure of the exposure or white balance settings and cannot keep changing them to retake the shot. This camera is capable of the following types of auto bracketing: Auto bracketing AE bracketing WB bracketing MF bracketing...
Page 41: Ae Bracketing
AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values).
Page 42 Auto bracketing How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure mode Depending on the selected exposure mode, exposure is compensated in the following way: P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated:...
Page 43: Wb Bracketing
WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the other two are the same image adjusted in different color directions. All three images are saved on the card. MENU [X] [WB BKT] Use p to select the color direction.
Page 44: Mf Bracketing
Auto bracketing MF bracketing The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the focal point slightly for each frame. The frames are saved on the card in the following order: the frame with the manually set focal point, the frame with the focal point shifted backward, and the frame with the focal point shifted forward.
Page 45: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Flash mode The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Page 46 Flash shooting Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark.
Page 47: Fill-In 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 48: Manual Flash
Flash shooting Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. With [MANUAL FLASH] (g P. 109) set to [ON], the amount of light can be selected in the flash mode setting. To shoot with manual flash, set the f value on the lens based on the distance to the subject.
Page 49 Flash modes available in different exposure modes Expo- Control panel sure screen/menu Flash mode mode display AUTO Auto flash Auto flash (red-eye reduction) Fill-in flash !SLOW synchronization (red-eye reduction) & #SLOW synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW2 synchronization (2nd curtain) Manual flash #FULL #1/4 Manual flash (1/4)
Page 50: Setting The Flash Mode
Flash shooting Setting the flash mode i p (Flash mode) Turn the control dial to select the setting. • Pressing the i button displays the direct menu, from which the setting can also be made. g“Flash modes available in different exposure modes”...
Page 51: Using The Built-In Flash
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. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject).
Page 52: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting 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 53: Flash Bracketing
Flash bracketing The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by the flash for each shot. MENU [X] [FL BKT] Use p to set. [OFF]/[3F 0.3EV]/[3F 0.7EV]/[3F 1.0EV] • You can change the EV step interval in the custom menu.
Page 54: Using The External Electronic Flash
Flash shooting 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. •...
Page 55: Super Fp Flash
Select the flash control mode. • TTL AUTO is recommended for normal use. Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash. • # lights up in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 56: Using Commercially Available Flashes
Flash shooting 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. 57). Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera.
Page 57: Non-Specified Commercial Flashes
Non-specified commercial flashes 1) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash. If a flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the f value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera. 2) Even if the flash auto f value and ISO sensitivity are set the same as on the camera, the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the shooting conditions.
Page 58: Single-Frame Shooting/Sequential Shooting
Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is Sequential shooting j Setting single-frame/sequential shooting Press the j (drive) button and set using the control dial. o Single-frame shooting j Sequential shooting • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed.
Page 59: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. Setting self-timer Press the j (drive) button and set using the control dial.
Page 60 Self-timer shooting Using the self-timer Press the shutter button all the way. • A picture is taken. • The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • When Y12s is selected: First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.
Page 61: 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 trigger the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed.
Page 62 Remote control shooting Using the remote control Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.
Page 63 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 64: Panorama Shooting
• Pressing the i button in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows you to continue with the next one. • Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-picture card is not loaded in the camera.
Page 65: Focusing Functions
4 Focusing functions AF frame selection Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one AF frame. [AUTO] or P (Auto) Focuses using the 3 AF frames.
Page 66: Focus Mode
Focus mode The following focus modes are available with this camera: S-AF (single AF) C-AF (continuous AF) MF (manual focus) Press the AF (focus mode) button and set using the control dial. [S-AF]/[C-AF]/[MF]/[S-AF+MF]/[C-AF+MF] g “S-AF (single AF) shooting” (P. 67) “Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)”...
Page 67: 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 68: C-Af (Continuous Af) Shooting
Focus mode C-AF (continuous AF) shooting The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.
Page 69: Manual Focus (Mf)
Focus mode Manual focus (MF) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus using the focus ring. Focus ring Live view You can use the LCD monitor to adjust the focus. Press the button and when the subject is displayed in the LCD monitor, press the A/B button.
Page 70: Af Illuminator
AF illuminator The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light conditions in the AF mode. To use this function, raise the flash. MENU [Y] [AF ILLUMINATOR] Use p to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button.
Page 71: Exposure, Image And Color
5 Exposure, image and color Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that's best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details about record modes and number of pixels, refer to the table on “List of record modes”...
Page 72: Raw Data
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 the record mode set to RAW data using this camera.
Page 73: Metering Mode K Changing The Metering System
Metering mode k 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. Press the d (metering) button and set using the control dial.
Page 74: Spot Metering
Metering mode Changing the metering system e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This precision ensures accurate metering even when there is a lot of contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it, such as when shooting backlit subjects or shooting under very bright light.
Page 75: Exposure Compensation K Varying The Image Brightness
Exposure compensation k 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 76 Exposure compensation How to read the exposure compensation indicator Control panel screen Exposure compensation indicator with 1/3 EV selected Exposure compensation indicator with 1/2 EV selected • If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, red vw will be displayed on the left and right edges of the indicator.
Page 77: Ae Lock K Locking The Exposure
AE lock k 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 78: Iso K Setting The Desired Sensitivity To Light
ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera's light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. Press the ISO button and set the ISO value using the control dial.
Page 79: White Balance K Adjusting The Color Tone
With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This mechanism is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.
Page 80 White balance Adjusting the color tone Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature — concept of physics, expressed using the Kelvin (K) temperature scale. The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish;...
Page 81: Setting The Auto/Preset/Custom White Balance
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. Press the WB (white balance) button and set using the control dial. AUTO/5/3/2/1/w/x/y/V/ • CWB (Custom White Balance) is set by selecting CWB and while pressing down the F (Exposure Compensation) button, turn the control dial.
Page 82 White balance Adjusting the color tone Control panel setting procedure Control panel screen i p: WB (White balance) TIPS When subjects with no white appear in the image: In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined.
Page 83: Setting The One-Touch White Balance
Setting the one-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera.
Page 84: Wb Compensation
White balance Adjusting the color tone WB Compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. MENU [W] [WB] Use p to select the white balance to adjust. Use p to select the color direction. RedkBlue GreenkMagenta •...
Page 85: Picture Mode
Picture mode You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine- adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. MENU [W] [PICTURE MODE] The adjustable parameters are classified according to the condition of the picture. •...
Page 86: Gradation
Gradation Two types of gradation are available. HIGH KEY (H) : Extended bright gradations. LOW KEY (L) : Extended dark gradations. HIGH KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted. MENU [W] [GRADATION] [HIGH KEY]/[NORMAL]/[LOW KEY] • Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses. •...
Page 87: 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 [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 88: Color Space
Color space This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. g“File name” (P. 114) Pmdd0000.jpg P : sRGB _ : Adobe RGB [sRGB]Standardized color space for Windows.
Page 89: Playback
6 Playback Single-frame playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow step 1 below. Press the q (playback) button. • The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed.
Page 90: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback This function lets you enlarge images displayed on the monitor. This is useful when you want to check the details in an image. Each time you turn the control dial toward U, the image is enlarged in steps of 2x - 14x.
Page 91: Light Box Display
Light box display You can view the close-up image and other images displayed on the left and right. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. During single-frame playback, turn the control dial to switch to close-up playback.
Page 92: Index Display/Calendar Display
Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. Each time you turn the control dial toward G, the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16 to 25.
Page 93: 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 94: 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. MENU [q] [m] Use p to set.
Page 95: Rotating Images
Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor. This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held vertically. MENU [q] [y] [ON] [OFF]/[ON] • When set to ON, images shot vertically will be automatically rotated and displayed during playback.
Page 96: 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 97: Editing Still Images
Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mode). A JPEG or TIFF file can be printed as is without modification. A RAW file, on the other hand cannot be printed as is.
Page 98 Editing still images MENU [q] [EDIT] 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. • For images recorded in RAW+JPEG, a selection screen will appear, asking you to edit the appropriate data.
Page 99: 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. Copying all the frames MENU [q] [COPY ALL] Press d.
Page 100: Protecting Images K Preventing Accidental Erasure
Protecting images k 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. Play back the image you want to protect and press the AEL/AFL/0 (protect) button. •...
Page 101: Erasing Images
Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select either single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image, or all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card. • Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them.
Page 102: Erasing Selected Frames
Erasing images Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. • All frames will be erased. Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display. Display the images you want to erase and press the i button.
Page 103: Customizing The Settings/Functions Of Your Camera
7 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 104: Ael Metering
Custom reset setting Functions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING & functions that reset to factory default settings Function PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION METERING FLASH MODE j/</Y AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT MF BKT ANTI-SHOCK Playback mode ISO STEP ISO BOOST ISO LIMIT...
Page 105 Function Factory default setting RAW+JPEG ERASE jFUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RESET LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C FRAME ASSIST CF/xD FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER SCREEN CTL PANEL COLOR PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE...
Page 106: Ael/Afl Mode
AEL/AFL mode You can use the AEL button to perform auto focus or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. You can use the button in the following ways. • When you want to focus on some subject and then change the composition of the photo.
Page 107 Modes available in the S-AF mode Shutter button function Mode Half-press Focus Exposure mode1 Locked Locked mode2 Locked mode3 Locked Modes available in the C-AF mode Shutter button function Mode Half-press Focus Exposure Focusing mode1 Locked starts Focusing mode2 starts Locked mode3 mode4...
Page 108: 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. [OFF] : The exposure will be locked only while the AFL button is pressed.
Page 109: Iso Limit
ISO limit This allows you to set the maximum ISO. Even if the ISO value is fixed in ISO setting, it does not become more than the maximum ISO set in [ISO LIMIT]. MENU [Y] [ISO LIMIT] [OFF]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800] Compensating all WB This lets you apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once.
Page 110: Live View Boost
Other function settings Live view boost It may be difficult to view images on the LCD monitor when the Live View function is used in night scenes or dark places. Set to [ON] when you want the subject to be displayed on the monitor. MENU [Y] [LIVE VIEW BOOST] [ON]/[OFF] •...
Page 111: J Button Function
j button function This lets you replace the function assigned to the j button by registering another function. MENU [Y] [jFUNCTION] [j/</Y] It functions as the “Sequential shooting/Remote control/Self-timer” setting. (factory-default setting) g“Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting” (P. 58), “Self-timer shooting” (P. 59), “Remote control shooting” (P. 61) One-touch white balance button g“Setting the one-touch white balance”...
Page 112: My Mode Setting
Other function settings My Mode setting This allows you to register 2 different combinations of camera settings. It is useful when you want to temporarily change the settings during memo shooting. You can set either of the [MY MODE SETUP] in the menu in advance.
Page 113: Priority Setting
Priority setting This allows you to customize the initial position of the cursor ([YES] or [NO]) on the [ALL ERASE] or [FORMAT] screen. MENU [Z] [PRIORITY SET] [YES]/[NO] Quick erase This lets you erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the S (erase) button.
Page 114: File Name
Other function settings File name When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. MENU [Z] [FILE NAME] [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are...
Page 115: Rename File
Rename file You can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize. Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB]. (g P. 88) MENU [Z] [EDIT FILENAME] Use ac to enter the first character. Press d to move to the next setting, then use ac to enter the second character.
Page 116: Sleep Timer
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.
Page 117: 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 118: Auto Power Off
Other function settings Auto power off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if not operated for a long time. It will not turn off if this is set to [OFF]. MENU [Z] [4h TIMER] [OFF]/[4h] Start-up screen This function allows you to select not to display the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.
Page 119: Setting The Date/Time
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. MENU [Z] [X] Use ac to select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/Day), [M-D-Y]...
Page 120: Printing
8 Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
Page 121: Flowchart For Print Reservation
Flowchart for print reservation There are two print reservation modes available: single-frame reservation [<] or all-frame reservation [U]. Perform the following settings in the menu. MENU [q] [<] Selecting the print reservation mode Selecting pictures you want to print (only when [<] is selected) Setting printing data Confirming your print setting Print reservation (DPOF)
Page 122: Selecting The Print Reservation Mode
Print reservation (DPOF) Selecting the print reservation mode Select whether to apply print reservation to selected pictures or apply print reservation to all the pictures stored on the card. [<] Applies print reservation to selected pictures. Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card.
Page 123: Setting Printing Data
Setting printing data You can print the shooting date and time on all the pictures selected for printing. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time.
Page 124 Print reservation (DPOF) To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture, follow the steps in “Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture” (P. 124) and set the number of prints to 0. Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures 1) When the screen on the right appears in step 2, select [RESET].
Page 125: Direct Print
Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera's monitor.
Page 126: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. •...
Page 127: Easy Printing
Easy printing Display the image you want to print on the camera and connect the camera with a printer using a USB cable. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 126) • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. Press the < (print) button. Flowchart for custom printing Selecting the print mode Setting the print paper items...
Page 128: Selecting The Print Mode
Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below. [PRINT] [ALL PRINT] [MULTI PRINT] [ALL INDEX] [PRINT ORDER] Print modes and settings The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary with the type of printer.
Page 129: Setting The Print Paper Items
Setting the print paper items This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer's STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. [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.
Page 130: Setting Printing Data
Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. [<x] Sets the number of prints. Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture.
Page 131: Editing Still Images
Correcting images using filter and correction functions 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. • Computer equipped with USB port (g P.
Page 132: System Requirements
Monitor • Only pre-installed operating systems are supported. • To install OLYMPUS Master on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, login as a user with administrator privileges. • QuickTime 6 or later and Internet Explorer must be installed on the computer beforehand.
Page 133 Windows Boot your computer and insert the OLYMPUS Master CD into your CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master Setup Menu will automatically launch. • If the menu window does not appear, double- click the [My Computer] icon, and click the CD-ROM icon.
Page 134 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software • When the screen on the right appears, enter your [Name] and the [OLYMPUS Master serial number]. Select your region, then click [Next]. Refer to the serial number that is printed on the label on the CD-ROM package.
Page 135 Macintosh Insert the OLYMPUS Master software CD into your CD-ROM drive. • The CD-ROM window automatically appears. • If the screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Double-click the [Installer] icon. • Follow the on-screen prompts to continue installing the program.
Page 136: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
• 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. • When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.
Page 137: 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 138: Displaying The Camera's Images On Your Computer
Downloading images to save on your computer Save images downloaded from the camera on your computer. Click (Transfer Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied is displayed. Click (From Camera).
Page 139: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer After downloading images from the camera to your computer, you can disconnect the camera from your computer. Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Do the following steps depending on your computer's operating system. Windows 98SE 1) Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right-click the [Removable Disk] to...
Page 140: Viewing Still Images
Close any such applications and click [Unplug or Eject Hardware] again and then remove the cable. Viewing still images Click (Browse Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The Browse window is displayed. Double-click the thumbnail of the image you want to view.
Page 141: Printing
[Calendar], etc. The examples in the instructions below are taken from the Photo menu. Click (Print Images at Home) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed. Click (Photo). • The photo print window is displayed.
Page 142: Transferring Images To Your Computer Without Using Olympus Master
USB cable, double-click the file included in the following folder on the provided OLYMPUS Master CD- ROM. When you install OLYMPUS Master, the USB driver will be installed at the same time.
Page 143: 10 Getting To Know Your Camera Better
10 Getting to know your camera better A guide to functions for different subjects This section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on the subject. Taking landscape pictures Outdoor scenes such as flower scenery and night scenery are some of the landscape pictures.
Page 144: Taking Flower Pictures
A guide to functions for different subjects Changing metering mode Depending on the depth and the direction of the sun, the brightness of the sea differs significantly even in the same composition. There is also a difference in the brightness of forests depending on the way the trees overlap each other.
Page 145: Exposure Compensation
Using exposure compensation When shooting a picture with background, select a background that will bring out the shape and color of the flower. A simple background will bring out the subject. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust exposure compensation to - (minus) so that the flower stands out from the dark background.
Page 146: Taking Night Scene Pictures
A guide to functions for different subjects Using live view • You may not be able to select a good angle while looking at the viewfinder. As the LCD monitor of this device is a full-angle view, using the live view function together with the LCD monitor makes it easier to view and take pictures instead of the viewfinder.
Page 147 A guide to functions for different subjects Changing shooting mode When taking night scenes, the balance of the brightness in the composition is not uniform due to the intensity of brightness. As there are many dark areas, using P (program shooting) mode will take a whitish picture that is overexposed.
Page 148: Shooting Tips And Information
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 149: 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. 39) Other things instead of the subject are focused on the respective AF frames •...
Page 150 Shooting tips and information 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.
Page 151 The [PANORAMA] function is only available when the Olympus xD-picture card is used. Cards made by other manufacturers cannot be used. Use the provided OLYMPUS Master to join pictures taken with the panorama mode on the computer. g“Panorama shooting” (P. 64)
Page 152 Shooting tips and information Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene In normal cases, white subjects such as snow will appear darker than usual when the picture is taken. There are several ways to capture the whiteness. • Adjust [F] to [+]. •...
Page 153: 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”...
Page 154 Shooting tips and information Selecting the optimal record mode Record modes are divided into 3 main types: RAW, TIFF and JPEG. RAW records without reflecting the settings for exposure compensation, white balance, etc. on the images themselves. TIFF or JPEG records as images that reflect these settings.
Page 155: Playback Tips
Confirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoors The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. Play back the images taken and use the histogram display to check. Play back a picture, and press the INFO button a few times.
Page 156: 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...
Page 157: When Error Messages Are Displayed
When error messages are displayed Error codes Viewfinder Monitor indications indication Normal indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT indication CARD FULL indication NO CARD SPACE indication NO PICTURE Possible cause Corrective action The card is not Insert a card or insert a inserted, or it different card.
Page 158: Printing-Related Indications
When error messages are displayed Viewfinder indications indication indication CARD-COVER CARD ERROR indication Printing-related indications For more details on solutions, refer to the printer's manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER Monitor Possible cause The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture.
Page 159 Monitor indication Possible cause The printer has run out of ink. NO INK The paper is jammed. JAMMED The printer's paper cassette has been SETTINGS removed or the printer CHANGED has been manipulated while making settings on the camera. There is a problem with the printer and/or camera.
Page 160: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
Page 161: Cleaning Mode K Removing Dust
Cleaning mode k Removing dust 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.
Page 162: Pixel Mapping K Checking The Image Processing Functions
Camera maintenance Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly.
Page 163: 11 Information
11 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 A CompactFlash is a large-capacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards.
Page 164: Formatting The Card
Card basics 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 165: Battery And Charger
Battery and charger Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1). Other batteries cannot be used. The camera's power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly.
Page 166: Menu Directory
Menu directory Shooting Menu Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION OFF METERING Factory default setting Setting ALL ERASE/FORMAT RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET hVIVID /iNATURAL/jMUTED/ MONOTONE/SEPIA HIGH KEY/NORMAL /LOW KEY /SQ/RAW+SHQ/RAW+HQ/RAW+SQ/ RAW/TIFF/SHQ -5.0 - 0.0 - +5.0 R -7 - +7 AUTO...
Page 167 Function FLASH MODE AF MODE WB BKT AE BKT FL BKT MF BKT ANTI-SHOCK Factory default setting Playback menu Function EDIT < COPY ALL Factory default setting Setting P/A/i/&/l/j//: AUTO /!/#/$/!SLOW/#SLOW/ #SLOW2 /#FULL/#1/4/#1/16/#1/64 S/M: /H/$/#SLOW2/#FULL/#1/4/#1/ 16/#1/64 -2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 /j/Y12s/Y2s/<0s/<2s S-AF /C-AF/MF/S-AF+MF/C-AF+MF...
Page 168: Custom Menu
Menu directory Custom menu Function ISO STEP ISO BOOST ISO LIMIT EV STEP ALL> MANUAL FLASH #X-SYNC LIVE VIEW BOOST DIAL AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO AEL METERING QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE jFUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RESET LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C FRAME ASSIST...
Page 169: Firmware
Setup menu Function CF/xD FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER SCREEN CTL PANEL COLOR COLOR1 PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE JU/AB FIRMWARE Factory default setting : Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Setting AUTO /RESET...
Page 170: Gradation
Available functions by shooting mode Function Aperture value Shutter speed Bulb shooting Flash shooting AUTO !SLOW #SLOW #SLOW2 CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION > METERING < AF mode AF target mark AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT : Available k: Not available i l &...
Page 171 Function MF BKT ANTI-SHOCK ISO STEP ISO BOOST ISO LIMIT EV STEP ALL> MANUAL FLASH #X-SYNC LIVE VIEW BOOST DIAL AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO AEL METERING QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE jFUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RESET LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C FRAME ASSIST CF/xD...
Page 172 Available functions by shooting mode Function VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER SCREEN CTL PANEL COLOR PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE : Available k: Not available i l &...
Page 173: List Of Record Modes
List of record modes The file size in the table is approximate. Record Number of pixels mode TIFF 3136x2352 2560x1920 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
Page 174: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera u (Live view) button g P. 36 A/B button g P. 36 Eyepiece shutter lever g P. 60 Viewfinder g P. 176 Diopter adjustment dial q (Playback) button g P. 89 S (Erase) button g P. 101 MENU button g P.
Page 175 SSWF indicator g P. 160 Mode dial g P. 18 Control dial g P. 22, P. 110 Power switch F (Exposure compensation) button g P. 75 Shutter button g P. 26 Lens attachment mark Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver g P. 62 Battery compartment lock Battery compartment...
Page 176: Viewfinder Indications
Names of parts Viewfinder indications AF frame Aperture value Shutter speed AF confirmation mark Flash White balance AE lock Exposure compensation value indication (appears during exposure compensation) Metering mode 10 Battery check 11 Exposure mode Items Indication examples Ref. page e, 4, n P, %, A, S, M P.
Page 177: 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. 93) Single-frame playback information Items Battery check Card Print reservation Number of prints Protect Record mode Date and time File number Frame number AF frame Histogram...
Page 178: Control Panel Screen
Names of parts Control panel screen 13 14 Normal Battery check Shutter speed Exposure compensation indicator Exposure level indicator Flash intensity level indicator Aperture value Exposure mode Exposure compensation value Date and time Auto bracketing Noise reduction Live view White balance Picture mode Flash mode Record mode...
Page 179 Items Number of storable still pictures Focus mode Super FP flash Noise reduction White balance White balance compensation R+3, G-2 Flash mode Flash intensity control Metering mode Focus mode AF frame Sequential shooting/ Self-timer/Remote control Live view Auto bracketing AF illuminator Color space Sharpness Contrast...
Page 180: Specifications
Total no. of pixels Shutter Product type Shutter Camera specifications : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount :Approx. twice the focal length of the lens : 4/3 type Live MOS sensor : Approx.
Page 181 Auto focus Product type : TTL phase-contrast detection system Focusing point : 3-point multiple AF (left, center, right) AF luminance range : EV 0 - EV 19 Selection of focusing point: Auto, Optional AF illuminator : The built-in flash provides light. (light can also be provided by an external electronic flash.) Exposure control Metering system...
Page 182: Battery Charger Specifications
Specifications Flash Synchronization Flash control mode External flash attachment : Hot shoe External connector USB connector/AV connector (Multi-connector) Power supply Battery Dimensions/weight Dimensions Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Battery/charger specifications BLM-1 Li-ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No.
Page 183: 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...
Page 184 Glossary Compression rate Compression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data, and compression rate denotes the amount of compression. The actual effect of the selected compression rate could vary with the content of the image.
Page 185 Glossary A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (e.g. “ISO100”). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be exposed even in low-light conditions. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ.
Page 186 Glossary S (Shutter Priority) Mode Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. Single-lens reflex camera A camera that uses the reflective mirror to bend the light entering from the shooting lens and uses the viewfinder to check.
Page 187: 12 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 188: Zuiko Digital Interchangeable Lens
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45 mm f3.5-5.6 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 Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject.
Page 189: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Mount Focal distance Max. aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight Dimensions Lens hood mount Filter mount thread diameter Can be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions: Focal Focus distance adjustment...
Page 190: 13 Others
13 Others Handling and storage precautions Camera To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers...
Page 191 Care • Clean the battery/charger and terminals by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Never use a wet cloth, alcohol, lacquer thinner, benzene or detergent. Operating temperatures • Use the battery within the operating temperature range specified for the camera.
Page 192 Handling and storage precautions Overseas use • To use the charger in another country, you may need a conversion plug that matches the design of the power outlets in that country. To find out what type of conversion plug or adapter is required, please consult a travel agent. Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter) as this will cause malfunction.
Page 193: Index
Index w+F ...52 CWB (Custom white balance) ...81 F (Exposure compensation) ...75 AF (Focus mode) ...66 W (Language selection) ...117 0 (Protect) ...100 Q (Resizing) ...97 j (Sequential shooting) ...58, 59, 61 W/X (Shooting menu) ...166 AB (Underwater mode) ...118 4 Center weighted averaging metering ...74 <...
Page 194 Monitor adjustment s ...115 MY MODE SETUP ...112 NATURE MACRO ...27 NIGHT SCENE ...27 NIGHT+PORTRAIT ...27 NOISE REDUCTION ...87 NTSC ...117 OLYMPUS Master ...131 One-touch white balance V ...83 PAL ...117 PANORAMA ...64 PictBridge ...125 PICTURE MODE ...85 PIXEL COUNT ...72, 185 PIXEL MAPPING ...162...
Page 195 Memo...
Page 196 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: e-slrpro@olympusamerica.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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