Olympus E-100RS Instruction Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTIONS

n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct

use.

n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your

camera before taking important photographs.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Legal and other notices

•All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.

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Radio and Television Interference

Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Only the RS-232C serial cable or USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: E-100RS Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157

Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 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, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Trademarks

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Contents

Legal and other notices 2 Radio and television interference 2 Trademarks 3 Contents 4 Important safety instructions 11

Handling batteries 14 Handling the camera 17 Camera care and storage 18 Selecting batteries for your camera 19 LCD display and backlight 20

Main features 21 Package contents 23 Names of parts 25

Camera 25 Control panel indications 27 Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information) 29

GETTING STARTED 31

Attaching the strap 32 Loading the batteries 33

Service life of NiMH battery 36 Using the AC power adapter (Optional) 37

Using the card 39

Card basics 39 Inserting the card 40 Ejecting the card 41

Selecting the card 42 Setting the date and time 43 Setting the mode dial 45 How to use the menu 46 Record mode menu list 49

Still picture record menu 49 Movie picture record menu 51

Display mode menu list 53

Still picture display menu

—Shown when a still picture is displayed 53

Movie picture display menu

—Shown when a movie is displayed 54

How to use this instruction manual 55

RECORD AND DISPLAY BASICS 56

Turn the power on 58 How to use the viewfinder/monitor 59 Pre-recording check 60

Checking the batteries 60 Checking the card—Card check 61 Checking the remaining number of storable pictures

and remaining time 62

Number of storable pictures 63

Adjusting the diopter 64 Holding the camera 64 Using the shutter release correctly

—Pressing fully/halfway 65

How to press the shutter button and focus 65

Recording and display 66

Taking still pictures and displaying them 66

Taking still pictures 66 Quick view 68

Recording movies and displaying them 69

Recording movies 69 Displaying movies 70

Protection 72 Erasing images 73

Single frame erasure 73 All-frame erasure 74

Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting—Zoom 75 Using the flash—Auto flash 76 Turning off the power 77

Contents (Cont.)

SHOOTING PICTURES CONSECUTIVELY ..........79

Shooting pictures consecutively at high speed

—Sequential mode 80

Selecting the sequential mode 81 Sequential shooting/AF sequential shooting 82 Selecting the sequential shooting speed 80

Recording pictures just before shutter release

—Pre-capture 83

Displaying sequential shots 161

DIFFERENT SHOOTING OPTIONS TO SUIT EVERY

APPLICATION ............................................000

Taking pictures under different conditions 86

Taking portrait pictures 86 Taking pictures of moving subjects 86 Taking pictures focusing on both subject

and the background 87

Taking night scenes 88

Using the scene program (S- Prg) mode 89 Setting the aperture—Aperture priority mode 91 Setting the shutter speed—Shutter priority mode 92 Setting the aperture and shutter speed

—Manual recording 93 Taking close-up pictures—Macro mode 94 Taking pictures using the self-timer 95 Taking pictures using the remote control 96

RECORD MODE SELECTION ............................99

Selecting the record mode/picture size 100 Setting picture size for TIFF recording—TIFF 102 Setting the picture size/record mode for SQ

recording—SQ 103

SHOOTING WITH FLASH ............................105

Selecting the flash pattern 106

Red-eye reduction flash 107

Fill-in flash (forced activation) 107

Off (flash override) 107

How to use the flash 108 Correcting the amount of light produced by the

flash—Flash intensity control 109 Selecting the flash light emission timing

—Slow synchronization flash mode 110 Shooting with an external flash 112

Taking pictures using both the main flash and the

FL-40 external flash 112 Taking pictures using the FL-40 external flash by itself 114 Taking pictures with commercially available external flashes 115 Usable commercially available external flashes 116

ADVANCED SHOOTING TECHNIQUES ..........117

Focusing 118

Subjects that are difficult to focus on 118 Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame

—Focus lock 119 Creative focusing—Manual focus 120 A reliable time-saving way to focus—FULL-TIME AF 121 Changing the focus range—AF MODE 122 Compensating for image blur—Stabilization system 123 Using the 27X zoom—SUPER TELE 124

Brightness/exposure 125

Changing the brightness—Exposure compensation 125 Changing the metering area

—Metering mode 126 Locking the ISO—ISO setting 127 Locking the exposure—AE lock 128 Metering the exposure of more than one point in the frame

—MULTI METERING 130

Contents (Cont.)

Changing the tint 132

Selecting the tint—PRE-SET 132 Customizing the tint 134

Other recording 136

Recording with special effects—FUNCTION 136 Recording sound when taking a picture

—Sound record 137 Recording pictures sequentially with different exposures/

white balance—Auto bracket 139

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ..................................143

Displaying a single image—Single image display 144

Enlarging pictures—Close-up display 145 Rotating and checking vertically oriented pictures 146

Displaying multiple pictures at one time

—Index display 147

Setting the number of pictures displayed

on the screen—4/9/16 frames 148

Displaying multiple pictures automatically in

sequence—Slide-show 149

Displaying picture information 150

Still picture information 150 Movie picture information 151

Displaying on TV 152 Adjusting the sound volume 153 Adding a sound memo to recorded still pictures 154 Initializing a card—CARD SETUP 159 Image copy between cards 162

PRINT SETTINGS ........................................164

About print settings 166 Print all frames stored in a card

—All-frame print reserve 168

Print selected frames

—Single-frame print reserve 170

Resetting print reserve 176

FUNCTION SETTINGS FOR EASIER

OPERATION................................................177

Mode setting menu 178 How to use the mode setting menu screen 179 Resetting the camera’s settings when turning

it off—ALL RESET 182

Resetting the camera’s settings when turning

it on—ALL RESET—CUSTOM 184

Setting image sharpness 186 Changing the shutter sound effect 187

Changing the camera warning

sound volume 188

Setting the assist lamp for focusing

—AF ILLUMINATOR 189

Displaying the image during recording

—REC VIEW 190

Setting the times for power saving mode

—SLEEP 191

Selecting the file numbering system

—FILE NAME 192

About the file No. and folder No. 192 The file No. and folder No. in each mode 192

Canceling image writing to the card

—SHOT CANCEL 195

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor 196 Selecting meters or feet as a measurement unit

—m/ft 197

Changing the number of movie frames

per second— RATE 198

Contents (Cont.)

TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A

COMPUTER ................................................199

Transferring your pictures to a

personal computer 000

Connecting directly to a computer by cable 000 Saving directly from a card 000

Connecting to a computer using the exclusive

USB cable 000

Connecting to a computer 000 Removing the card 000

MISCELLANEOUS ........................................211

Troubleshooting 212

Operating problems 212 Problems with images 216

User maintenance 219

After use 219 Cleaning the camera 219

Connectable devices—System chart 220 Error codes 221 Optional items 223 Compatibility of the picture data 223 Specifications 224 Index 227

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

A 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.

An exclamation point enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions (cont.)

1 Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all

operating instructions.

2 Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating

instructions for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on

the product and all warnings described in the instructions.

4 Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this

product.

5 Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.

6 Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product,

use only accessories recommended by Olympus.

7 Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a

bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool).

8 Location — To avoid damage to the product and to avoid personal

injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions which describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.

9 Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source

described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with batteries.

10 Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with an

optional AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with one blade wider than the other. This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then insert it again. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.

11 Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be

routed so it will not be walked on. Never place a heavy object on the power cord and never wrap the power cord around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the areas around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet and at the product connection, free of all obstacles.

12 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC

adapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.

13 Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power

strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.

14 Foreign Objects, Spillage — To avoid personal injury from fire or

electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.

15 Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to

remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.

16 Damage Requiring Service — While using the optional AC adapter,

if you notice any of the conditions described below, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) If liquid has been spilled, or any object has fallen into the

product. b) If the product has been exposed to water. c) If the product does not operate normally while following

operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the

operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls

could damage the product, requiring extensive repair work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. e) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this

indicates a need for servicing.

17 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make

sure that the service center uses only parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure that the replacement parts have the same characteristics as the originals. Unauthorized substitution of parts could cause a fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.

18 Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working condition.

19 Heat — Never use or store this product near a heat source such as

a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance which generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

Important safety instructions (cont.)

WARNING!

• Keep batteries away from children.

• If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

• Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with local laws regarding the disposal of such items.

• To avoid causing a fire or minor burns, always handle lithium batteries carefully.

• Never attempt to charge the lithium battery, disassemble it, heat it above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate it.

• To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth before use.

• To avoid short circuiting the +/– sides of the battery, never handle a lithium battery with a metal tool, tweezers, etc.

Danger: If the product is used without observing the information

Warning: If the product is used without observing the information

Caution: If the product is used without observing the information

given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.

given under this symbol, injury or death may result.

given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.

Handling Batteries

Follow these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shock or burns.

DANGER

1 When using NiMH batteries, use only Olympus brand NiMH

batteries and charger.

2 Never load batteries with their +/– terminals reversed. Never force

batteries into the battery compartment.

3 To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals,

carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, with soldering, etc.

4 Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them

from coming into contact with any metal objects like jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

5 Never heat batteries or incinerate them. 6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a

cigarette lighter in a vehicle.

7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with

clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

WARNING

1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into

contact with fresh water or salt water.

2 To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or

explosion:

• Use only batteries recommended for use with this product.

• Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble them.

• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).

• Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries.

• Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never reverse their polarity when loading.

• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn as it may cause fluid leak, fire, or injury. Do not use these batteries even if they are sold in stores.

3 If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop

charging them and do not use them.

4 Before loading, always inspect batteries carefully for leaks,

discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.

5 Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child

accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

6 If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing

and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

7 Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,

never insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.

Important safety instructions (cont.)

CAUTION

1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus

digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged

batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). 4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together. 5 Always charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time, or

if they have not been used for a long period. 6 While the camera is not in use, always remove the batteries to

prevent accidental leakage which could damage the battery

compartment. 7 If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any other

way becomes abnormal during operation, stop using the camera

and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center.

Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. 8 Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight,

or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat

source, etc. 9 Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor

burns, never remove them immediately after using the camera.

Handling the Camera

WARNING

1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you

fire the flash, you must be at least 3 ft. away from the faces of your

subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small

children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause

a momentary loss of vision. 2 To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the

sun, or any other extremely bright light source. 3 To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near

flammable or explosive gases. 4 Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children

and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which

could cause serious injury:

• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.

• Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part.

• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the eyes of another child.

5 To avoid the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in a

cool, dry location where it will not be subjected to high humidity or dust.

6 To avoid minor burns, never cover the flash with your hand when it

is fired. Never touch the flash unit after continuous use. The flash unit becomes very hot during continuous operation.

7 If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled

into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center.

Important safety instructions (cont.)

CAUTION

1 During operation of the camera, if you notice any unusual odors,

noise, or smoke around the camera, immediately switch the camera off, disconnect the optional AC adapter (if it is connected), and allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.

2 Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits

contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.

3 To avoid dangerous electrical shock, never hold or operate the

camera with wet hands.

4 To avoid damaging the camera or causing a fire, never expose the

camera to excessive heat.

CAUTION

Camera Care and Storage

• Never store or use the camera for long periods in locations subject to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme variation in temperature, or strong shocks and constant vibration. Protect the camera at all times from dust and sand.

• Never store the camera near any type of appliance or equipment which generates high temperatures, low temperatures, high or low humidity, or a strong magnetic field. Never use the camera in a factory or laboratory where flammable gases are present.

• Never shake the camera or subject it to shock or strong vibration.

• To avoid damaging its precision lens, never leave the camera pointing directly into the sun.

• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally.

• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, adjust the tripod head to reposition the camera; do not twist the camera.

• Never touch the flash after it has been fired. Avoid using the flash for extended periods. Allow it to cool occasionally between shots.

• To avoid injury from electrical shock, never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera in any way.

CAUTION

Selecting Batteries for Your Camera

• This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkaline batteries, four AAlithium batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, or two CRV3 lithium battery packs. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended.

• Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. Using NiMH batteries is recommended.

• AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera.

• Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions. Incorrectly loading the batteries could cause the batteries to leak or overheating.

• When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and extra batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at ambient temperature.

• Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could prevent them from operating. Before loading batteries, wipe the terminals with a dry, clean cloth.

• Before going on a long trip, especially before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling.

• Always recharge NiMH or NiCd batteries with a charger recommended for use with these batteries.

• Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the instructions provided with purchase of these batteries.

• To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera, always inspect batteries before loading. If you notice leaking, damage to the battery cover or insulation, discoloration, warping or any other abnormality do not use the batteries.

• Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries:

Operation..................................... 32° ~ 104°F

Charge......................................... 32° ~ 104°F

Storage........................................ –4° ~ 86°F

• Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these ranges could shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera and batteries for a long period.

Important safety instructions (cont.)

NOTES LCD Display and Backlight

● Do not point the viewfinder towards strong light like the sun, as this may damage interior of the viewfinder.

● The backlight built into the monitor and control panel has a limited service life. When the monitor gets dark and jittery, consult your nearest Olympus dealer.

● In places subject to low temperatures, the backlight may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in warm place. A backlight exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures.

● Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a Display mode failure or damage to the monitor.

● When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; It will be less noticeable in Display mode.

● A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.

● The LCD display is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD display. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

Main features

Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 15

frames/second) in all modes except TIFF. Shutter speed can be selected from 10, 7.5 and 5 frames/second. Pre-capture allows images to be recorded just before

the Shutter button is pressed. (P. 00) 10X optical zoom lens with a stabilization system plus

2.7X Super-telephoto allows you to shoot pictures equivalent to 27X zoom. (P. 00) Can use either SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card or

CompactFlash. Images can be copied between SmartMedia and CompactFlash. Advanced shooting features

–1,510,000-pixel CCD. –Wide-angle TFT LCD monitor. –Electronic viewfinder. –Remote cable jack. –Various exposure modes (program, aperture priority,

shutter priority, manual and scene program) are available, allowing you to adapt to different shooting conditions.

– Multi-metering function to calculate the appropriate

exposure based on brightness metering at up to 8

different points in the frame. – Movie recording function. –Sound recording with both still pictures and movies. –Built-in speaker for audio monitoring. (P. 00) –A/V OUT jack provided for viewing pictures on TV*. Support for AA NiMH batteries in addition to lithium

battery packs.

* You may not be able to view pictures on TVs in some areas,

depending on the type of TV signal used in your region. Check the TV signal type.

Package contents

Camera Strap A/V cable

USB cable Remote control Lens cap

Warranty card/ Instructions/ Remote control Registration card Quick Start Guide instructions

Software CD’s

Battery charger AA NiMH batteries Power plug

Instructions

SmartMedia Static-free case Index labels (SSFDC-8MB) (2 pieces)

Write-protect adhesive Instructions seals (4 pieces)

(4 pieces)

Names of parts

^ &

(

2 3 4 5

6 7

Camera

1 Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 71)/

Index-display lever ( / ) (P. 125)

2 Shutter button (P. 67) 3 Mode dial (P. 44) 4 Self-timer lamp/AF assist lamp

(P. 68/119/121/157)

5 Control panel (P. 27) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P. 64) 7 5-pin external flash socket ( )

(P. 112)

8 Microphone (P. 123) 9 Strap eyelet (P. 32)

0 Remote control receiver (P. 121) ! Lens @ Flash (built-in) (P. 72/106–116) # Flash switch ( ) (P. 72/108/113) $ Connector cover (P. 76/123/187) % Remote cable jack ( )

(P. 182–187)

^ USB connector (P. 182–187) & DC-IN jack (P. 37) * External microphone jack (MIC)

(P. 123)

( A/V OUT jack (MONO) (P. 76)

) Viewfinder (P. 28/29/65)

) q w e r t y

p Q

q INFO button (P. 28) w Flash mode button ( )

(P. 106/108)/Erase button ( ) (P. 77/78)

e DRIVE button (P. 102/117/118/ 138)

● Displays sequential shots during display mode.

r Metering mode button ( )

(P. 132/138)

● Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° counterclockwise during display mode.

t Macro button ( ) (P. 90/138)

● Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° clockwise during display mode.

y AE lock button (AEL)(P.130)/

Multi-metering button (P.133)/ Print button( )(P.168–178)

u Arrow pad (P. 45–47) i Monitor (P. 28/29/65) o OK button (P. 47)/Manual focus

button (MF) (P. 94)/Protect button ( ) (P. 79)

p Monitor button ( ) (P. 65) Q Menu button ( ) (P. 45) W Power switch (POWER OFF/ON/

RESET) (P. 58)

E Card cover (P. 40) R Card access lamp (P. 67) T Battery compartment cover

(P. 33/34)

Y Battery compartment lock

(P. 32/34)

U Tripod socket (P. 112) I Speaker (P. 00)

Names of parts (cont.)

Control panel indications

: Flash mode (P. 106)

● : Red-eye reduction flash, : Off (flash override), : Fill-in flash (forced activation), No indication: Auto flash

: Slow shutter synchronization flash (P. 110)

● Displayed when is set on the menu.

: Flash intensity control (P. 109)

● Displayed when is set on the menu.

: Card writing (P. 67)

● Displayed when recorded pictures are being written to a card.

: Sound record (P. 112)

● Displayed when is set on the menu.

: Card error (P. 61/203)

● When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card. If there is a problem with the card, this indication appears. If the card functions properly, this indication does not appear.

: Battery check (P. 60)

● Displayed when the power is turned on.

: Auto bracket (P. 103)

● To engage the Auto Bracket mode, press the button repeatedly until this indication appears.

: Macro mode (P. 90)

● Displayed when the button is pressed to engage the Macro mode.

: Full-time AF (P. 95)

● Displayed when FULL TIME AF is set.

: White balance (P. 134)

● Displayed when the White Balance is set to any mode except AUTO.

: ISO (P. 101)

● Displayed when the ISO is set to any mode except AUTO. When the ISO is increased automatically in the AUTO mode, this indication blinks.

: Self-timer/Remote control (P. 119/120)

● To use the Self-timer/remote control, press the button repeatedly until this indication appears.

: Sequential shooting (P. 118)

● Press the button repeatedly until the indication for the desired mode appears.

: Exposure compensation (P. 99)

● Displayed during exposure compensation.

: Pre-capture (P. 00)

● Displayed when Pre-capture is set on the menu.

: AF system (P. 96)

● Displayed when AF MODE is set. If SPOT is selected, this indication does not appear.

: Manual focus (P. 94)

● Displayed when the focus is adjusted manually.

: Stabilization system (P. 97)

● Displayed when is set.

: Metering mode (P. 100)

● Press the button repeatedly until the indication for the desired mode appears.

: AE memory (P. 130)

● Displayed when the memorized exposure (AE lock) is maintained after recording.

: Record mode (P. 104)

● Displayed when is set.

: Number of storable still pictures (P. 63)

● Displays the number of still pictures you can record.

: Card (P. 00)

● Displays the card type in use.

: Seconds remaining in Movie mode (P. 63)

● Displays the longest continuous recording time per movie frame.

Names of parts (cont.)

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Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information)

Press the Monitor button ( ) to select whether images appear on the Monitor or in the viewfinder. (P. 00) Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed (P. 26). The following 3 types of display are available. Picture information is also displayed in the Display mode. Picture information display (P. 00)

Only the AF target mark and card:

Warnings (AF confirmation mark and battery check) appear when required. Settings that are changed are displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

INFO

Partial information:

When using the camera, these indications are displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

INFOINFO

→

Full information:

These indications are displayed constantly in the Record mode.

1 Flash stand-by/Jitter warning/Flash charge (P. 72/108) 2 AF confirmation mark (P. 68) 3 Shooting mode (P. 44) 4 Battery check (displayed after the camera is turned on and when warnings

appear) (P. 60)

5 Aperture value (P. 87/89) 6 Shutter speed (P. 88) 7 Exposure compensation/ Exposure differential (P. 99) 8 Drive mode (P. 102/117–120) 9 AF target mark (P. 67/68) 0 Memory gauge (P. 69) ! Card (P. 00) @ Number of storable pictures # Metering mode (P. 100) $ Macro mode (P. 90) % White balance (P. 134) ^ ISO (P. 101) & Record mode (P. 104) * Flash mode (P. 106) ( Slow shutter synchronization flash (not displayed when the flash is in the

flash override mode) (P. 111)

) Stabilization system (P. 97)

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Olympus E-100RS Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual