Olympus E-1 Basic Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉIQUE
DIGITALKAMERA
CÁMARA DIGITAL
ENGLISH
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FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
BASIC MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 45
For more details on connecting the camera to a PC and installing the provided software, refer to the
camera “Reference Manual” on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.
MANUEL DE BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 – 89
Pour plus de détails sur le raccordement de l’appareil photo à un ordinateur personnel et sur
l’installation du logiciel fourni, se référer au “Guide d’installation de logiciel” (inclus dans l’emballage
du CD-ROM).
EINFACHE ANLEITUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 – 133
Weitere Angaben zum Anschluss der Kamera an einen Personal Computer und zum Installieren der
mitgelieferten Software siehe die „Software-Installationsanleitung“ (in der CD-ROM-Packung
enthalten).
MANUAL BÁSICO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 – 177
Para más detalles sobre la conexión de la cámara a un PC e instalación del software suministrado,
refiérase a la “Guía de instalación del software” (adjunto en el paquete del CD-ROM).
ENGLISH
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
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We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to
update or modify information contained in this manual.
CONTENTS
Getting started 4
Buttons & menus 14
How to operate the buttons and dials ..............................................................................14
Types of buttons................................................................................................................5
How to use the menus ....................................................................................................19
List of menu functions ......................................................................................................21
Shooting 24
Auto focus (AF) ..............................................................................................................24
AF frame selection ..........................................................................................................24
Focus mode....................................................................................................................25
Exposure mode ..............................................................................................................26
Preview function ............................................................................................................28
Exposure compensation ................................................................................................28
Metering mode ..............................................................................................................28
AE lock..........................................................................................................................29
AE bracketing ................................................................................................................29
Drive mode ..................................................................................................................29
Record mode..................................................................................................................30
ISO sensitivity ................................................................................................................30
Setting the white balance ................................................................................................30
Setting the one-touch white balance ................................................................................31
Optional electronic flashes ............................................................................................31
Playback 32
Single-frame playback ....................................................................................................32
Close-up playback/Index display ....................................................................................33
Protecting pictures ........................................................................................................34
Single-frame erase ........................................................................................................34
Erasing selected frames ..................................................................................................34
All-frame erase ..............................................................................................................35
Formatting cards 35
Print reservation 36
Transferring images to a computer 37
Error codes 39
Maintenance 41
Specifications 42
These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the
camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference
Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : E-1
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
• CompactFlash and CF are trademark of San Disk Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their
respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for
Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Getting Started
Hot shoe
LIGHT (Control
panel illumination)
button
ISO button
Control panel
(Exposure compensation)
button
Mode dial
Power switch
Mode dial lock
Sub dial
WB
(White
balance) button
(Record
mode) button
Shutter button
(Flash mode)
button
White balance sensor
Self-timer/Remote
control lamp,
AF illuminator
Remote control
receiver
(One-touch WB)
button
Preview button
Lens release
button
Lens lock pin
Mirror
Lens attachment
mark
Tripod socket
Battery
compartment
lock
Battery
compartment
cover
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body cap
from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from
entering the camera body.)
Names of parts
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Camera
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Getting Started
External flash
connector
BKT (Auto bracket)
button
(Metering) button
DRIVE button
Focus mode
lever
DC-IN jack
Connector cover
IEEE 1394 connector
Eject button
Card cover
Card slot
USB connector
VIDEO OUT jack
Remote cable
connector
Strap eyelet
Eyepiece shutter lever
Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment dial
AEL
buttonMain dial
(AF frame
selection) button
Card access
lamp
Card cover lock
OK
button
Arrow pad
(Menu) button
(Playback
mode) button
Monitor
(A monitor cover is
attached.)
(Erase) button
(Protect) button
INFO
(Information
display) button
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Getting Started
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Control panel indications
7 Battery check
8 Number of storable still pictures
9 Image quality adjustment
10 ISO
11 Color space
12 White balance
13 Remote control
14 Self-timer
15 Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation indicator
AF frame
16 Number of storable sequential
pictures
Exposure compensation value
indication [appears only when the
1 Flash mode
2 Metering mode
3 Focus mode
4 Record mode
5 Aperture value
17 Auto bracket
18 Noise reduction
19 Sequential shooting
(exposure compensation) button
has been pressed]
6 Shutter speed
Viewfinder indications
1 AF frame
2 Super FP flash
3 AF lock
4 AE lock
5 Shutter speed
6 Aperture value
7 Exposure mode
1
8 Auto bracket
9 White balance
10 Flash
11 AF confirmation mark
12 AF frame
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13 Metering mode
14 Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation indicator
10 1112 13 1514
15 Number of storable sequential
pictures
Exposure compensation value
indication [appears only when the
(exposure compensation) button
has been pressed]
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Monitor indications (only for playback)
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO (information display) button and
dials.
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Single-frame playback information
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ISO 100
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sRGB / CS3
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45mm
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12
1/200 F5.6 0.0 0.0
WB: AUTO – 2STEP
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CONTRAST:
18
SHARPNESS:
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Shooting information
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15
17
1 Battery check
2 Print reservation
Number of prints
3 Protect
4 Record mode
5 Date and time
6 File number
7 Exposure mode
8 Metering mode
9 ISO sensitivity
10 Color space/Saturation
11 Focal length
12 Shutter speed
13 Aperture value
14 Exposure compensation
15 Flash intensity control
16 White balance
17 White balance compensation
18 Contrast
19 Sharpness
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Battery check indication
When the camera is turned on or if the battery runs out while the camera is being
operated, the battery check indication changes on the monitor and control panel as
follows:
Battery Control
check panel level*
Lights Lights (green) — High
Blinks Lights (red) sequential pictures
No indication Turns off Turns off Turns off battery with a charged
* The digital camera’s power consumption varies greatly depending on usage and operating
conditions. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning that
battery power is low. If this occurs, re-charge the battery.
Monitor Viewfinder indications
Number of storable
blinks
Remaining power
Low. Re-charge
the battery at once.
Depleted. Replace the
battery.
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Getting Started
Attaching the strap
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Ring
Strap eyelet
3
2
Stopper
4
Charging the battery
This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use any other type of
battery.
The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the
battery with the specified provided charger (BCM-1).
Note
● Never use a charger other than the one specified. (For details, refer to the charger’s manual.)
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Charger
(BCM-1)
AC wall
outlet
2
To the AC input
connector
AC cable
Lithium ion battery
Battery cap
Hold the battery with its terminals facing the
3
charger and align the battery with the
guideline ( ) on the charger as shown in the
illustration. Slide the battery into the charger.
● Charging starts. The battery will be fully recharged in
about 2 hours.
● Charging indicator
Red: Charging, Green: Charging completed, Blinking
red: Charging error (time-out, temperature error)
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Charging indicator
Align the battery with this guideline.
Getting Started
Loading the battery
Make sure that the camera's
1
power switch is set to
Load the battery as shown in the
3
illustration.
Battery compartment cover
When using the optional power battery holder,
remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the
pin in the direction of the arrow.
OFF.
Direction indicating
mark
Turn the battery compartment lock
2
to and open the battery
compartment cover.
Close the battery compartment
4
cover and turn the battery
compartment lock to .
Battery
compartment
cover detaching
pin
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AC adapter
The optional AC adapter (AC-1) lets you use the camera without worrying about remaining battery
power. The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting for a long period or
downloading images to a personal computer.
Power Battery Holder Set
The optional Power Battery Holder Set (SHLD-2) allows you to use the camera for a long period.
For details about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to the power battery holder
manual.
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Getting Started
Attaching a lens to the camera
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Select the lens that you want to shoot with.
Use a specified Four Thirds lens. When a non-specified lens is used, AF (auto focus)
and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not
work either.
Note
● When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount
on the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from
getting inside the camera.
● Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera to
malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the lens.
● Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.
● Be careful not to lose the body cap and lens cap.
● Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is
attached.
Attaching the lens to the camera
Make sure the power
1
switch is set to
Remove the body
2
cap from the camera.
Remove the rear cap
3
from the lens.
OFF.
Body cap
Align the lens attachment mark (red) on
4
the camera with the alignment mark
(red) on the lens, then insert the lens
into the camera’s body. Rotate the lens
clockwise until you hear it click.
Remove the lens cap.
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Removing the lens from the camera
Make sure the power switch is set to
1
OFF.
While pressing the lens release button,
2
remove the lens from the camera by
rotating it counterclockwise.
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Rear cap
Lens attachment mark (Red)
Alignment mark
(Red)
Lens cap
Lens release button
Getting Started
How to insert/remove the card
“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact
Flash or Microdrive (optional). You can also use xD-Picture Card with a card adapter
(optional).
Compact Flash
A Compact Flash is a large-capacity
solid state flash memory card. You can
use commercially available cards.
Inserting the card
Turn the card cover lock in the direction
1
of the arrow and open the card cover.
Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium that uses a
large-capacity compact hard disk
drive. You can use a Microdrive that
supports CF+Type II (Compact Flash
extension standard).
Card cover lock
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Insert the card fully with the ß mark
2
side facing toward the monitor side (the
camera’s rear side) as illustrated.
Card cover
ß Mark
Card slot
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Getting Started
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Close the card cover.
3
● When the eject button is projecting, push it
back in.
Removing the card
Make sure that the card access lamp is
1
not illuminated.
Open the card cover.
2
Raise the eject button.
3
Press the eject button gently.
4
● The card comes out.
● If you press the eject button too hard, the card
may jump out of the camera.
● Pull out the card.
Eject button
Card access lamp
Place the eject button on its side.
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Eject button
Getting Started
Close the card cover.
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Power ON/OFF
Power ON : Set the power switch to
ON.
Date/time setting
Images will be stored with date/time data. ~ “Buttons and menus”
Selecting a language
You can select the language for on-screen displays. This reference manual shows the English onscreen displays in illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area
where you purchased the camera. ~ “Buttons and menus”
OFF : Set the power switch to
Power
OFF.
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Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter
While looking though the viewfinder, rotate the
diopter adjustment dial little by little to the right
or the left.
When you can see the AF frame clearly,
adjustment is complete.
Eyecup
You can also use the optional eyecup to see the
viewfinder clearly. The camera is equipped with a
standard eyecup. Remove this eyecup from the
camera to attach the optional eycup. To remove the
eyecup, turn it as illustrated.
AF frame
Viewfinder
Removing the eyecup
Diopter adjustment dial
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Buttons and menus
This camera has a variety of functions to make optimal settings for various shooting
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conditions. You can set the function settings using the buttons, dials, or menu.
Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the buttons and main
buttons dial or sub dial, while referring to the control panel.
This allows for fast camera setting changes without
having to use the monitor menus.
Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the monitor menus
monitor menus while referring to the monitor.
These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera
functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the
CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.
How to operate the buttons and dials
Press the button for the function you
1
want to set.
● The control panel indications vary depending
on the function.
Control panel
Record mode
Sub dial
button
When pressing the
(record mode)
button
While holding down the button, turn the
2
main dial or sub dial.
● The settings will change.
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Main dial
Control panel
When changing
image quality
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