Olympus E-420 Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
Basic guide P. 2
Review the camera part names
and the basic steps for shooting
and playback.
MANUAL
z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”
section in this manual.
z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Table of Contents P. 20
Camera
Mode dial
gP. 4
Control dial
(j) gP. 19, 26
Shutter button
gP. 16, 31
F (Exposure
compensation) button
gP. 48
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
gP. 56, 57
Lens attachment mark
gP. 12
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body cap
from the camera to prevent dust and dirt
from entering the camera body.)
Built-in flash
gP. 68
Hot shoe gP. 70
# (Flash) button
gP. 68
</Y/j
(Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting) button
gP. 55-58, 85
COPY/< (Copy/Print) button
gP. 80, 93
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
Lens release button
gP. 12
Lens lock pin
Mirror gP. 37
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Eyecup gP. 56
Viewfinder gP. 6
LCD monitor
gP. 8, 9, 36
q (Playback) button
gP. 74
S (Erase) button
gP. 82
MENU button
gP. 29
INFO (Information
display) button
gP. 28, 40, 74
Tripod socket
Connector cover
Battery compartment
lock gP. 11
Battery compartment
cover gP. 11
Card cover
gP. 13
Card access lamp
gP. 13, 16, 100
CF card slot
gP. 13
xD-Picture Card slot
gP. 13
Diopter adjustment
dial
gP. 14
AEL/AFL button
gP. 37, 49, 84
0 (Protect)
button
gP. 81
u (Live view)
button
gP. 36
Power switch
gP. 14
Arrow pad
(acbd)
gP. 29, 85
i button
gP. 29
Names of parts and functions
Multi-connector
gP. 78, 94, 98
Eject button
gP. 13
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Mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.
Easy shooting modes
• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
• When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions
with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
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AUTO AUTO
i
l
&
j
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g Scene mode
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
MACRO
SPORT
NIGHT+PORTRAIT
Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter
speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up
automatically in low-light conditions.
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
Suitable for taking close-up pictures.
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background
at night.
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.
1 Set the mode dial to g.
• The scene menu is
displayed.
2 Use ac to select the scene
mode.
• The sample image followed
by a description of the
selected mode is displayed.
3 Press the i button.
• The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode.
• To change the setting, press the i button again. The
scene menu is displayed.
For taking a
portrait-style
shot.
SELECT
PORTRAIT1
GO
4
Types of scene modes
Icon Mode Icon Mode
I 1PORTRAIT q 10 DIS MODE
L 2 LANDSCAPE J 11 MACRO
K 3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT r 12 NATURE MACRO
G 4 NIGHT SCENE & 13 CANDLE
U 5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT * 14 SUNSET
G 6 CHILDREN ( 15 FIREWORKS
J 7 SPORT @ 16 DOCUMENTS
H 8 HIGH KEY s 17 PANORAMA
I 9 LOW KEY g 18 BEACH & SNOW
Advanced shooting modes
• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.
• The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned
off.
Basic guide
Names of parts and functions
P Program shooting
A
Aperture priority shooting
S
Shutter priority shooting
M
Manual shooting
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed
that the camera sets. (gP. 43)
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets
the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 43)
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera
sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
(gP. 45)
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Viewfinder
AF target gP. 53
Aperture value
gP. 43-46
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 43 , 54
White balance
(Displayed when set to a
setting other than auto
white balance.)
gP. 60
Exposure compensation
value gP. 48
Metering mode
gP. 47
Shooting mode
gP. 4
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Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Flash
gP. 66
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
AE lock
gP. 49
Battery check
(ready for use)
(charging required)
Super control panel
The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time
and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control
panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
Flash charging
gP. 68
Battery check gP. 6
Shooting mode
gP. 4
Date gP. 15
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Shutter speed gP. 43-46
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48
Exposure level indicator gP. 45
Flash intensity control indicator gP. 69
Super FP flash 1 gP. 71
Noise reduction mO gP. 65
Auto bracket 0 gP. 49
RC mode m gP. 71
AF illuminator T gP. 83
Internal temperature warning m
gP. 110
Aperture value
gP. 43-46
250 F5.6
+2.0
FP
RC
OFF
arge
BKT
AF
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 48
Exposure level
gP. 45
Picture mode
gP. 63
Color space
gP. 88
Basic guide
Names of parts and functions
Card
gP. 113
AF mode gP. 51
AF target gP. 53
Flash intensity control gP. 69
Flash mode gP. 66
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting
gP. 55-58
ISO sensitivity gP. 50
White balance gP. 60
White balance compensation gP. 62
Record mode
gP. 59
Face
detection
gP. 39
The functions within this area can be set on
the super control panel.
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 120
Metering mode gP. 47
Sharpness N gP. 63
Contrast J gP. 63
Saturation T gP. 63
Gradation z gP. 64
B&W filter x gP. 63
Picture tone y gP. 63
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LCD monitor (Live view)
250
F5.6
+2.0
WB
AU TO
IS O
AU TO
N
3 8
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to
use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 36)
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
RC mode q gP. 71
Super FP flash s gP. 71
Auto bracket t gP. 49
AE lock u gP. 49
Live view AF mode po
gP. 37
Shooting mode
gP. 4
Battery check
gP. 6
250
250
Metering mode
gP. 47
Flash mode
gP. 66
Flash gP. 68
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging
completed)
F5.6
+2.0
AEL
BKTFPRC
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 48
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 38, 54
H-AF
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
L
N
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Histogram
gP. 108
Internal temperature warning
gP. 110
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Face detection g
gP. 39
Flash intensity control
gP. 69
AF target
gP. 53
Card
gP. 113
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 120
Record mode
gP. 59
ISO sensitivity
gP. 50
Sequential shooting
gP. 55
Self-timer gP. 56
Remote control gP. 57
White balance
gP. 60
LCD monitor (Playback)
1/250 F 5.6
+2.0 4 5 mm
ISO 10 0
0.0
A: 0
WB : AUTO
G: 0
NATURAL
sRGB
N
[3648x 2 736,1/8]
x
10
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21:56
100-00 1 5
15
N
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 76)
Record mode gP. 59
Battery check gP. 6
Focal length gP. 115
(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm
units.)
Shooting mode gP. 4
Basic guide
Card gP. 113
Print reservation
Number of prints
gP. 91
x
L
[3648x2736,1/8]
N
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100-0015
Single-frame playback information
File number
gP. 76
Date and time
gP. 15
AF target gP. 53
Histogram gP. 76
Metering mode gP. 47
White balance gP. 60
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Protect
gP. 81
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Frame number
gP. 76
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Exposure
compensation
gP. 48
+2.0 45mm
WB : AUTO
Shooting
information
Picture mode
gP. 63
White balance compensation
gP. 62
Flash intensity control gP. 69
ISO sensitivity gP. 50
250 F5.6
ISO 100
0.0
A: 0
G: 0
NATURAL
sRGB
Record mode
gP. 59
Color space
gP. 88
Names of parts and functions
L
N
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Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
Camera Body cap Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
USB cable Video cable
Warranty cardInstruction manual
Eyepiece cover
battery
OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
Attaching the strap
1
2
Thread the strap as
indicated by the
arrows (1, 2).
3
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is
fastened securely (3).
Attach the other end of
the strap to the other
eyelet in the same way.
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Preparing the battery
Basic guide
1 Charging the battery
Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 3 hours
30 minutes)
W
3
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
BLS-1 Lithium ion battery
1
AC cable
2 Loading the battery
Battery compartment
cover
1
2
Battery compartment
lock
3
3 Close the battery compartment cover
• Close the battery compartment cover until you hear a click.
2
AC wall outlet
W
Direction
indicating mark
Preparations for shooting
Unloading the
Battery lock
battery
Press the battery lock to
unlock the battery.
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.
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Attaching a lens to the camera
1 Remove the body cap from the
camera and the rear cap from the lens
2
1
2 Attach a lens to the camera
• Align the lens attachment mark
(red) on the camera with the
alignment mark (red) on the
lens, then insert the lens into
the camera’s body (1).
• Rotate the lens in the direction
indicated by the arrow until you
hear it click (2).
Do not press the lens release
button.
3 Remove the lens cap
(
3, 4)
Removing the lens from the
camera
While pressing the lens release button
(1), rotate the lens in the direction of
the arrow (2).
2
Rear cap
Alignment mark (Red)
3
4
3
Body cap
Lens attachment
mark (Red)
2
Lens cap
2
1
1
12
1
Lens release button
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Loading the card
Basic guide
CompactFlash/Microdrive
Open the card cover.
Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as
far as it can go.
Card access lamp
CF card slot
W mark
Removing the card
CompactFlash/Microdrive
• Press the eject button all the way in to
make it pop out. Press the eject button
again all the way in to eject the card.
• Pull out the card.
xD-Picture Card
Open the card cover.
Insert the card until it is locked into place.
Card cover
xD-Picture Card slot
Never open the card cover while the card
access lamp is blinking.
xD-Picture Card
• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
• Pull out the card.
Preparations for shooting
Card access lamp
Eject button
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Power on
1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON.
• To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF.
Power switch
INFO button
Dust reduction function operation
The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic
vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The
SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
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Super control panel
AF
OFF
Adjusting the viewfinder’s
diopter
Mode dial
Set the mode dial to
AUTO.
SSWF indicator
LCD monitor
When the camera is turned on,
the super control panel screen is
displayed on the monitor.
If the super control panel screen
does not appear, press the INFO
button.
Viewfinder
Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in
accordance with your vision.
While looking through the viewfinder,
rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by
little.
When you can see the AF target clearly,
adjustment is complete.
Diopter adjustment dialAF target
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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.
1 Press the MENU button
• The menu screen is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
WB
CANCEL SELECT
NORM
N
AUTO
GO
MENU button
5 Repeat this procedure until
the date and time are
completely set
Basic guide
Arrow pad
acbd
2 Use ac to select [Z],
then press d
’--.--.
--
:
--
--
CF/xD
VIDEO OUT
REC VIEW
CANCEL SELECT
CF
j±0 k±0
ENG.
NTSC
SEC
5
GO
3 Use ac to select
[X], then press d
Y
MD TIME
CANCEL
Y/M/D
4 Use ac to select [Y],
then press d
Y
MD TIME
2008
CANCEL
Y/M/D
Y
MD TIME
2008 08 01 14 00
CANCEL
Y/M/D
GO
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
6 Use ac to select the
date format
Y
MD TIME
2008 08 01 14 00
CANCEL
Y/M/D
GO
7 Press the i button
’08.08.01
14:01
CF/xD
VIDEO OUT
REC VIEW
CANCEL SELECT
CF
j±0 k±0
ENG.
NTSC
5
SEC
GO
8 Press the MENU button
to exit
Preparations for shooting
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Shooting
1 Place the AF target on the
Viewfinder
subject while viewing
through the viewfinder
Shutter button
Card access
lamp
2 Adjust the focus
Press the shutter
button halfway.
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Shutter speed
AF confirmation
mark
AF target
• The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF
target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.
• The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed.
Super control panel
AUTO
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OFF
arge
Normal
AF
3 Release the shutter
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Press the shutter button all
the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.
Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Holding the camera
250
F5.6
3 8
N
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens
and flash.
Basic guide
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Taking a picture
while viewing the
monitor
It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a
viewfinder and check the subject’s composition,
or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on
the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 36)
1 Press the u (live
view) button to switch
to live view
• The subject is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
250
F5.6
250PPF5.6
L
N
38
When the camera stops operating
If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is
on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control
panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute
thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The
camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button,
etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 86), “SLEEP” (P. 86)
2 Press the shutter button to
take the picture
• The picture is taken with the focus
adjusted.
Shutter button
Preparations for shooting
u button
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Playback/Erasing
Playing back
images
q button
Close-up
playback
Erasing images
Pressing the q button displays the last picture
taken.
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
frames back
Displays the
previous frame
Arrow pad
Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
Control dial
Play back the image you want to erase and press the
S button.
Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to
erase.
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
frames ahead
Displays the
next frame
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S button
ERASE
CANCEL SELECT
YES
NO
GO
Indications used in this manual
The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the
operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2).
In this manual, j indicates the control dial.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Basic guide
x Notes
TIPS
g Reference pages describing details or related information.
To make the most of this manual
You can use the “Table of Contents” (P. 20) or “Index” (P. 137) as well as the following
reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual
according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information.
For information on the possible shooting functions:
g“Shooting guides” (P. 31)
For information on how to operate the camera:
g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)
“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
“Using the menu” (P. 29)
Functions available during live view:
g“Using live view” (P. 36)
To search for a function from a list:
g“Menu directory” (P. 122)
“Index” (P. 137)
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most
out of your camera.
Preparations for shooting
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Table of Contents
Basic guide 2
Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and
playback.
Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2
Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................11
Camera .........................................................................................................2
Mode dial....................................................................................................... 4
Viewfinder .....................................................................................................6
Super control panel .......................................................................................7
LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................ 8
LCD monitor (Playback) ................................................................................9
Unpack the box contents............................................................................. 10
Preparing the battery................................................................................... 11
Attaching a lens to the camera.................................................................... 12
Loading the card .........................................................................................13
Power on .....................................................................................................14
Setting the date/time ...................................................................................15
Shooting ......................................................................................................16
Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................18
Indications used in this manual ...................................................................19
1 Basic camera operations 26
Describes the basic operations of the camera.
Using the direct buttons............................................................................................... 27
Using the super control panel...................................................................................... 28
Using the menu ...........................................................................................................29
Resetting to the factory default settings ......................................................................30
2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 31
Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.
Basic function guides................................................................................................... 31
A guide to functions for different subjects.................................................................... 32
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Focus k Operating the shutter button........................................................ 31
Brightness k Exposure compensation....................................................... 31
Color k White balance...............................................................................32
Taking landscape pictures ..........................................................................32
Taking flower pictures .................................................................................33
Taking night scene pictures ........................................................................35
3 Using live view 36
Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained.
Activating live view ......................................................................................................36
Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................37
Using the face detection function ................................................................................39
Taking a picture using manual focus ...........................................................................40
Switching the information display ................................................................................40
Taking a picture while comparing the effect ................................................................41
Enlarged display operation ..........................................................................................41
Panorama shooting .....................................................................................................42
Functions available during live view ............................................................36
The live view mechanism ............................................................................37
AF operation during live view ......................................................................38
4 Exposure 43
Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions
are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the
brightness in the picture.
Program shooting ........................................................................................................43
Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................43
Shutter priority shooting............................................................................................... 44
Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................45
Preview function ..........................................................................................................46
Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................47
Exposure compensation ..............................................................................................48
AE lock ........................................................................................................................49
AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................49
ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................50
Bulb shooting...............................................................................................46
5 Focusing and shooting functions 51
Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.
AF mode selection.......................................................................................................51
S-AF (single AF).......................................................................................... 51
C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................52
MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................52
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................52
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) ......................53
AF target selection....................................................................................................... 53
Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained ......................................................54
Sequential shooting .....................................................................................................55
Self-timer shooting....................................................................................................... 56
Remote control shooting.............................................................................................. 57
Anti-shock....................................................................................................................58
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6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59
Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.
Selecting the record mode........................................................................................... 59
Selecting the white balance......................................................................................... 60
Picture mode ...............................................................................................................63
Gradation..................................................................................................................... 64
Noise reduction............................................................................................................ 65
Noise filter....................................................................................................................65
Recording formats.......................................................................................59
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................60
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ............................................61
WB compensation .......................................................................................62
Setting the one-touch white balance ...........................................................63
7 Flash shooting 66
Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash.
Flash mode setting ...................................................................................................... 66
Built-in flash shooting ..................................................................................................68
Flash intensity control.................................................................................................. 69
External flash shooting ................................................................................................ 70
Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system................................................. 71
Using commercially available flashes.......................................................................... 73
8 Playback functions 74
Describes the functions for image playback.
Single-frame/Close-up playback.................................................................................. 74
Index display/Calendar display.................................................................................... 75
Information display ......................................................................................................76
Slideshow ....................................................................................................................77
Rotating images........................................................................................................... 77
Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................78
Editing still images....................................................................................................... 78
Copying images........................................................................................................... 80
Protecting images........................................................................................................ 81
Erasing images............................................................................................................ 82
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9 Customizing your camera 83
Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.
Custom Menu 1 ...........................................................................................................83
a AF/MF .....................................................................................................................83
AF ILLUMINAT. ...........................................................................................83
FOCUS RING.............................................................................................. 83
RESET LENS ..............................................................................................83
BULB FOCUSING .......................................................................................83
b BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................83
DIAL FUNCTION......................................................................................... 83
DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................84
AEL/AFL ......................................................................................................84
AEL/AFL MEMO.......................................................................................... 85
7 FUNCTION.............................................................................................85
j FUNCTION ...........................................................................................85
c DISP/8/PC............................................................................................................ 86
8................................................................................................................86
SLEEP......................................................................................................... 86
BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) ..................................................................86
USB MODE .................................................................................................86
LIVE VIEW BOOST..................................................................................... 87
g FACE DETECT ......................................................................................87
FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display).........................................................87
d EXP/e/ISO ..........................................................................................................87
ISO-AUTO SET ...........................................................................................87
ISO-AUTO ...................................................................................................87
AELMetering................................................................................................87
BULB TIMER............................................................................................... 87
e # CUSTOM............................................................................................................ 87
w+F .........................................................................................................87
AUTO POP UP............................................................................................ 88
f K/COLOR/WB...................................................................................................... 88
ALL >..................................................................................................... 88
COLOR SPACE ..........................................................................................88
K SET....................................................................................................... 88
PIXEL COUNT ............................................................................................88
g RECORD/ERASE ...................................................................................................89
RAW+JPEG ERASE ...................................................................................89
FILE NAME .................................................................................................89
dpi SETTING ...............................................................................................89
Custom Menu 2 ...........................................................................................................90
CF/xD ..........................................................................................................90
s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................90
W (Changing the display language) ......................................................90
VIDEO OUT.................................................................................................90
REC VIEW...................................................................................................90
FIRMWARE................................................................................................. 90
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10 Printing 91
Describes how to print your pictures.
Print reservation (DPOF) .............................................................................................91
Direct printing (PictBridge)........................................................................................... 93
Print reservation ..........................................................................................91
Single-frame reservation .............................................................................91
All-frame reservation ...................................................................................92
Resetting the print reservation data ............................................................92
Connecting the camera to a printer.............................................................94
Easy printing ...............................................................................................94
Custom printing ...........................................................................................95
11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 97
Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.
Flowchart .....................................................................................................................97
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .........................................................97
Connecting the camera to a computer ........................................................................98
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software..................................................................... 99
Displaying camera images on a computer ..................................................................99
Viewing still images ................................................................................................... 101
To increase the number of languages .......................................................................101
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ..................102
What is OLYMPUS Master?........................................................................ 97
Downloading and saving images ................................................................99
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ........................................100
12 Shooting tips and maintenance 103
Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.
Shooting tips and information ....................................................................................103
Error codes ................................................................................................................109
Camera maintenance ................................................................................................ 111
Tips before you start taking pictures .........................................................103
Shooting tips .............................................................................................103
Additional shooting tips and information ...................................................106
Playback tips .............................................................................................108
Viewing pictures on a computer ................................................................108
Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................111
Cleaning mode k Removing dust ............................................................112
Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions .................... 112
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13 Information 113
Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and
other useful shooting information.
Card basics................................................................................................................ 113
Battery and charger ...................................................................................................114
Using your charger abroad ........................................................................................114
Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................114
Program line diagram (P mode) ................................................................................117
Exposure warning display.......................................................................................... 117
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode ........................................................118
White balance color temperature............................................................................... 119
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................120
Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings...................................... 121
Menu directory...........................................................................................................122
Glossary ....................................................................................................................125
Specifications ............................................................................................................128
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 131
Index..........................................................................................................................137
Usable cards .............................................................................................113
Formatting the card ...................................................................................113
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ......................................................114
ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ..........................................................115
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1 Basic camera operations
There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.
1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27
You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct
buttons assigned to a function.
2 Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28
You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can
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use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings.
Basic camera operations
3 Setting on the menu P. 29
You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera
functions.
Descriptions in this manual
The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described
as follows in this manual.
• “+” indicates operations performed at the same time.
• “” indicates you should proceed to the next step.
e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control
Direct button # + Fj
Super control panel ip: [w]
Menu MENU[X][w]
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Using the direct buttons
1 Press the button for the function you want to set.
• The direct menu is displayed.
e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/
Remote control shooting
4
Control dial
1
2
3
SELECT GO
Direct menu
2 Turn the control dial to change the setting.
• Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the control dial within a
few seconds, your setting will be confirmed and the super control panel screen will be
restored.
List of direct buttons
The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below.
No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page
1 </Y/j
2 F Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation P. 48
3 u Live view button Turns live view on or off P. 36
4 # Flash button
2
+
4
TIPS
To assign other functions so they can be set with direct buttons:
j You can also assign frequently used functions to the b and </Y/j buttons.
g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 85), “j FUNCTION” (P. 85)
Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting button
F
Exposure compensation button
+
#
Flash button
Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting
Pops up the flash and sets flash
mode
Flash intensity control P. 69
P. 55-58
P. 66
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Basic camera operations
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Using the super control panel
Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting.
1 Press the INFO button to display the super
control panel on the LCD monitor.
• Press the INFO button again to turn off the super
control panel.
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• Press the i button during live view to display the
super control panel.
Basic camera operations
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Normal
AF
OFF
2 Press the i button.
• The cursor on the super control panel
lights.
ISO
OFF
arge
Normal
Cursor
The name of the selected
function is displayed.
4 Use the control dial to change the setting.
• Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated
at the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct
menu to change the setting. After changing the setting,
press the i button to confirm your setting. If no
operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is
confirmed and the super control panel is displayed.
Control dial
INFO button
i button
p Arrow pad
3 Use p to move the cursor to the
function you want to set.
METERING
OFF
arge
Normal
METERING
SELECT GO
Direct menu
For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to
“Super control panel” (gP. 7).
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Using the menu
1 Press the MENU button.
• The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
WB
CANCEL SELECT
NORM
AUTO
GO
N
MENU button
p Arrow pad
i button
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Basic camera operations
Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
CANCEL
SELECT
GO
2 Use ac to select a tab
and d to set an item.
METERING
AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK
CANCEL SELECT
Tab The current setting
Types of tabs
W (Shooting menu 1)
Sets shooting functions.
X (Shooting menu 2)
Sets shooting functions.
q (Playback menu)
Sets playback functions.
Y (Custom menu 1)
Customizes shooting functions. Depending on the
function being customized, the function is further
separated into 8 tabs (A to H).
Z (Custom menu 2)
Sets the basic functions of the camera.
: Press the MENU button to cancel the setting.
MENU
: Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item.
The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to the arrow pad
shown below.
t: a u: c 8: d 7: b
: Press the i button to confirm your settings.
OK
3 Use ac to select a function and d to go to the
setting screen.
RC MODE
OFF
0.0
S-AF
AUTO
OFF
z
GO
is displayed
METERING
RC MODE
AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK
CANCEL SELECT
OFF
0.0
S-AF
AUTO
OFF
z
GO
Function
Screenshot of menu with the Y
CANCEL SELECT
Tab
METERING
RC MODE
AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK
CANCEL SELECT
tab selected
AF/MF
BUTTON/DIAL
DISP/8/PC
e
/ISO
EXP/
CUSTOM
#
K
/COLOR/WB
4 Press the i button to confirm your settings.
• Press the i button repeatedly to exit the menu.
For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu
directory” (gP. 122).
METERING
GO
GO
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Resetting to the factory default settings
Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when
the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You
can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2]. The camera settings at that
time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2]. For details on the registered functions, refer
to “Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings” (gP. 121).
Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]
1
Basic camera operations
Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]
1 Select either [RESET1]/[RESET2] to register and press d.
• If settings have already been registered, [SET] is displayed next to [RESET1]/[RESET2].
Selecting [SET] again overwrites the registered setting.
• To cancel the registration, select [RESET].
2 Select [SET] and press the i button.
Using reset settings
You can reset the camera to [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting or restore the factory default
settings.
[RESET] : Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see
[RESET1]/[RESET2] : Resets to the registered settings.
Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]
1 Select [RESET], [RESET1] , or [RESET2] and press
the i button.
2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i
button.
“Menu directory” (gP. 122).
RESET1
YES
NO
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CANCEL SELECT
GO
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