Olympus E-600 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations.

MANUAL

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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. 24

Camera

Mode dial gP. 4

White balance sensor gP. 104

SSWF indicator gP. 14, 122

Control dial (j) gP. 19, 34

Shutter button gP. 16, 36, 59

Strap eyelet gP. 10

F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 49

Self-timer lamp gP. 61

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. 75

Hot shoe gP. 77

# (Flash) button gP. 75

Y/j

(Self-timer/Sequential shooting) button gP. 60-61, 97

COPY/< (Copy/Print) button gP. 88, 109

Strap eyelet gP. 10

Lens release button gP. 12

Lens lock pin

Mirror gP. 36

AEL/AFL button

gP. 36, 50, 95 0 (Protect) button gP. 89

Eyecup gP. 61

Viewfinder gP. 6

INFO (Information display) button gP. 21, 40, 83

q (Playback) button gP. 18, 80

Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14

Basic guide

MENU button

gP. 22

LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 37

Tripod socket

D (Erase) button gP. 90

Connector cover

Battery compartment cover gP. 11

xD-Picture Card slot gP. 13

Card access lamp gP. 13, 16, 115

Multi-connector gP. 85, 110, 114

Battery compartment lock gP. 11

CF card slot gP. 13

ON/OFF switch gP. 14

< button gP. 95

P (AF target) button

gP. 56

u (Live view) button

gP. 35

Arrow pad gP. 20, 22

i button gP. 21, 22

o (Image stabilizer) button gP. 62

Card cover gP. 13

Eject button gP. 13

Names of parts and functions

Mode dial

The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject.

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.

Program shooting

Aperture priority

shooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

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.

AUTO

& j

AUTO

Art filter/Scene

PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.

LANDSCAPE

MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures.

SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

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. 44)

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 45)

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 46)

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.

When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene. Most of the functions cannot be changed.

Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.

Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.

Setting the art filter/scene

1 Set the mode dial to g.

• The art filter menu is displayed. Press i to display the scene menu.

POP ART1

Basic guide

CHILDREN1

2 Use fg to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button.

• To change the setting, press the i button again to display the menu.

SET

Types of art filters

Icon Art filter

POP ART

SOFT FOCUS

PIN HOLE

Types of scene modes

Icon Mode Icon Mode

CHILDREN

HIGH KEY

LOW KEY

DIS MODE

NATURE MACRO

CANDLE

SUNSET

• Art filters are not applied to RAW images.

• If the record mode is set to [RAW] and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set

to [YN+RAW].

• The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.

DOCUMENTS

PANORAMA

FIREWORKS

(

BEACH & SNOW

UNDERWATER WIDE

UNDERWATER MACRO

Names of parts and functions

Viewfinder

AF target gP. 56

Spot metering area gP. 48

Aperture value gP. 43-46

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Super FP flash gP. 78

Metering mode gP. 48

White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 66

AE lock gP. 50

Flash intensity control gP. 75

AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 37, 59

Flash gP. 75 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46

Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 60

Image stabilizer gP. 62

ISO sensitivity gP. 52

Auto bracket gP. 50, 53, 69, 76

ISO sensitivity value gP. 52

Battery check gP. 7

Exposure level indicator gP. 46 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 49

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“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21)

My Mode gP. 96

Flash charging gP. 75

Battery check

Lit up (green)

(ready for use)

Lit up

(green) (Battery is running low)

Blinks (red)

(charging required)

Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46

Date gP. 15

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Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 49 Exposure level indicator gP. 46 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 75

Super FP flash h gP. 78 Noise reduction ml gP. 101 Auto bracket 0 gP. 50, 53, 69, 76 Arrow pad function ep gP. 97 RC mode m gP. 78 Image stabilizer HIt gP. 62 AF illuminator T gP. 93 Internal temperature warning m gP. 121

Aperture value gP. 43-46

250 F5.6

+2.0

FP BKT

OFF

Exposure compensation value gP. 49 Exposure level gP. 46

Picture mode gP. 70

Color space gP. 101

Basic guide

Names of parts and functions

Card gP. 124

AF mode gP. 54 AF target gP. 56

Flash intensity control gP. 75

Flash mode gP. 72

Self-timer/Sequential shooting gP. 60-61

ISO sensitivity gP. 52

White balance gP. 66 White balance compensation gP. 67

Record mode gP. 64

Face detection gP. 38

The functions within this area can be set on the super control panel.

Number of storable still pictures gP. 133

Metering mode gP. 48

Sharpness N gP. 70 Contrast J gP. 70 Saturation T gP. 70 Gradation z gP. 71 B&W filter x gP. 70 Picture tone y gP. 70

LCD monitor (Live view)

250

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+2.0

AU TO

IS O

AU TO

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. 35)

Aperture value gP. 43-46

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Home position p gP. 58 RC mode q gP. 78 Super FP flash s gP. 78 Auto bracket t gP. 50, 53, 69, 76 AE lock u gP. 50 Live view AF mode po gP. 36 Image stabilizer vws gP. 62

Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46

Battery check gP. 7

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Metering mode gP. 48

Flash mode gP. 72

Flash gP. 75 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

F5.6

+2.0

AEL

BKTFPRCHP

Exposure compensation value gP. 49

AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 37, 59

H-AF

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

Histogram gP. 40

Spot metering area gP. 48

Internal temperature warning gP. 121 Face detection g gP. 38

My Mode gP. 96

Flash intensity control gP. 75

AF target gP. 56

Card gP. 124

Number of storable still pictures gP. 133

Record mode gP. 64

ISO sensitivity gP. 52

Sequential shooting gP. 60 Self-timer gP. 61

White balance gP. 66

LCD monitor (Playback)

2.0

100

WBAUTO

G±0

sRGB

0.0

A±0

1.0

ISO

F5.6

250

NATURAL

[

403 2x 30 24 ,1 /8

]

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You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 83)

Basic guide

Battery check gP. 7

Selection check mark gP. 88, 89, 90

Protect gP. 89

Print reservation Number of prints gP. 107

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Record mode gP. 64

Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64

[

4032x3024,1/8

100-0015

Card gP. 124

Frame number

File number

AF target gP. 56

Histogram gP. 83

21:56

Flash intensity control gP. 75

ISO sensitivity gP. 52

Exposure compensation gP. 49

Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46

Aperture value gP. 43-46

Focal length gP. 126 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

2.0

F5.6

250

WBAUTO

]

Overall displaySimplified display

AF adjustment gP. 104

White balance gP. 66

Picture mode gP. 70

Color space gP. 101

White balance compensation gP. 67

Metering mode gP. 48

1.0

100

ISO

0.0

G±0

A±0

sRGB

NATURAL

100-0015

Names of parts and functions

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 PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)

PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)

Lithium ion charger

• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

USB cable Video cable

Lithium ion battery

Eyepiece cover

Attaching the strap

Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap. Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows.

• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely.

Preparing the battery

Basic guide

AC cable

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

Direction indicating

mark

AC wall outlet

1 Charging the battery

Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging complete (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes). Amber blinking: Charging error

2 Loading the battery

Battery compartment

cover

Battery compartment lock

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery

compartment lock in the direction of E

• Be sure to turn off the camera when you open or close the battery compartment cover.

• When using the camera, be sure to close the battery compartment cover.

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.

Attaching a lens to the camera

1 Remove the body cap from the camera

and the rear cap from the lens

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).

• Make sure the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.

• 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).

Rear cap

Alignment mark (Red)

Body cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Lens cap

Lens release button

Loading the card

Basic guide

CompactFlash/Microdrive

Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go (3).

Card cover

Card access lamp

CF card slot

Connector

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.

Card access lamp

xD-Picture Card

Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card until it is locked into place (3).

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.

xD-Picture Card slot

Preparations for shooting

Eject button

Power on

1 Set the camera’s ON/OFF switch to ON

• To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Mode dial

INFO button

Set the mode dial to AUTO.

SSWF

OFF

SSWF indicator

ON/OFF switch

AUTO

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Super control panel

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.

OFF

Adjusting the viewfinder’s

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

diopter

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

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

BACK

NORM

SET

2 Use fg to select [d],

then press i

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MENU DISPLAY

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5 Repeat this procedure until

the date and time are completely set

M D TIME

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• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

6 Use fg to select the

date format

MENU button

Y/M/D

SETCANCEL

Arrow pad

fghi

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

3 Use fg to select

[X], then press i

MD TIME

CANCEL

Y/M/D

4 Use fg to select [Y],

then press i

MD TIME

2009

CANCEL

Y/M/D

M D TIME

2009 09 011400

Y/M/D

SETCANCEL

7 Press the i button

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MENU DISPLAY

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OFF

8 Press the MENU button

to exit

Shooting

Viewfinder

Shutter button

1 Place the AF target on the

subject while viewing through the viewfinder

2 Adjust the focus

Press the shutter button halfway.

Viewfinder

AF target

Aperture value

AF confirmation mark

• The focus is locked when a beep tone is outputted. 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.

Shutter speed

Super control panel

AUTO

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Card access lamp

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OFF

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3 Release the shutter

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

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor.

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. 35)

1 Press the u (live

view) button to switch to live view

• The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

250

F5.6

250

F5.6

I-AF

u button

Shutter button

2 Press the shutter button to

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. 98), “SLEEP” (P. 98)

take the picture

• The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.

Preparations for shooting

Playback/Erasing

Playing back images

Close-up playback

Erasing images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken.

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

q button

Displays the

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 D button. Use fg to select [YES] and press the i button to erase.

frames back

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames ahead

Displays the

next frame

D button

ERASE

YES

BACK SET

Basic operations

There are three ways to operate this camera.

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20

You can make the function settings with the control dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the super control panel while you are setting a function. This is useful for operating the camera while composing the subject in the viewfinder.

Setting on the menu gP. 22

You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions.

Setting while looking at the super control panel gP. 21

You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings.

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 # + Fj

Control dial

Basic guide

Basic operations

Super control panel ip: [w]

Menu MENU[X][w]

In P, A, S, and M mode, current camera

Resetting the camera settings

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]. g“Resetting the camera settings” (P. 92)

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera

1 Press the button for the function

you want to set

• The direct menu is displayed.

e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer shooting

Control dial

SELECT SET

Direct menu

2 Turn the control dial to change the setting

• The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected for approximately 8 seconds. You can turn the control dial and set the function during that time. If no operations are performed for 8 seconds, the setting for that function is confirmed. g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 96)

List of direct buttons

No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page

2+3

Y/j Self-timer/Sequential shooting P. 60-61

# Sets flash mode P. 72

# + F Flash intensity control P. 75

F Exposure compensation P. 49

P AF target selection P. 56

o Sets image stabilizer P. 62

WB Sets white balance P. 66

AF Sets AF mode P. 54

ISO Sets ISO sensitivity P. 52

d Sets metering mode P. 48

Setting while looking at the super control panel

Basic guide

1 Press the INFO button to

display the super control panel

• Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel.

• Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel.

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2 Press the i button

ISO

OFF

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Cursor lights

Direct menu

METERING

SELECT SET

Displays the selected function name

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.

INFO button

Control dial

i button

p Arrow pad

3 Use p to move the cursor to

the function you want to set, and change the setting with the control dial

METERING

OFF

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Normal

Basic operations

For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to “Super control panel” (gP. 7).

Setting on the menu

1 Press the MENU button

to display the menu

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET

PICTURE MODE GRADATION

Operation guide

Press the MENU button to go back one screen

BACK

NORM

SET

Press the i button to confirm the setting

2 Use fg to select a tab, then press i

W Shooting Menu 1 X Shooting Menu 2

q Playback Menu

d Setup Menu: Sets the basic functions of the camera.

Function

3 Use fg to select a

function and i to go to the setting screen

RC MODE

BRACKETING

SETBACK SETBACK

4 Press the i button to confirm the setting

• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

MENU button

Tab

RC MODE

BRACKETING

The current setting is displayed

0.0

OFF

RC MODE

BRACKETING

Control dial

i button

p Arrow pad

SETBACK

000

0.0

OFF

0.0

OFF

1 0

For details on the funct ions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (gP. 135).

Displaying the Custom Menu

You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 93)

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu

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OFF

2 Use fg to select the [d]

tab, then press i

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

BACK

3 Use fg to select [c MENU DISPLAY], then press i

Basic guide

4 Use fg to select [ON], then press the i button

MENU DISPLAY

SETBACK SET

The settings on the Custom Menu are for customizing the camera to suit your personal preferences or needs. They are not suited to frequent changing. The initial menu is more than adequate for setting both simple and advanced shooting functions. Normally, there is no need to display the Custom Menu.

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

BACK

The [c] tab is displayed. c Custom Menu:

Customizes shooting functions.

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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 ............................................................................................10

Basic operations..........................................................................................................19

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

Basic operations..........................................................................................19

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera ..........................................20

Setting while looking at the super control panel..........................................21

Setting on the menu....................................................................................22

1 Using live view 35

Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained.

Activating live view ......................................................................................................35

Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................36

Using the face detection function ................................................................................38

Taking a picture using manual focus...........................................................................39

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............................................................35

The live view mechanism............................................................................36

AF operation during live view......................................................................38

2 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 ............................................................................................44

Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................45

Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................46

Preview function ..........................................................................................................47

Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................48

Exposure compensation..............................................................................................49

AE lock ........................................................................................................................50

AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................50

ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................52

ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................53

Bulb shooting...............................................................................................47

3 Focusing and shooting functions 54

Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.

AF mode selection.......................................................................................................54

AF target selection.......................................................................................................56

Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained ......................................................59

Sequential shooting.....................................................................................................60

Self-timer shooting.......................................................................................................61

Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................62

Setting the beep sound................................................................................................63

S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................54

C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................55

MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................55

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................55

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) ......................56

Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................58

4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 64

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

Selecting the record mode...........................................................................................64

Recording formats.......................................................................................64

Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................65

Selecting the white balance.........................................................................................66

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance.............................................67

WB compensation .......................................................................................67

Setting the one-touch white balance ...........................................................68

WB bracketing .............................................................................................................69

Picture mode ...............................................................................................................70

Gradation.....................................................................................................................71

5 Flash shooting 72

Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash.

Flash mode setting ......................................................................................................72

Built-in flash shooting ..................................................................................................75

Flash intensity control..................................................................................................75

Flash bracketing ..........................................................................................................76

External flash shooting................................................................................................77

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.................................................78

Using commercially available flashes..........................................................................79

6 Playback functions 80

Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame/Close-up playback..................................................................................80

Light box display..........................................................................................................81

Index display/Calendar display....................................................................................82

Information display ......................................................................................................83

Slideshow ....................................................................................................................84

Rotating images...........................................................................................................84

Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................85

Editing still images.......................................................................................................85

Image overlay..............................................................................................................87

Copying images...........................................................................................................88

Protecting images........................................................................................................89

Erasing images............................................................................................................90

7 Setup functions 91

Describes the basic settings for using the camera.

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................91

Resetting the camera settings.....................................................................................92

X (Date/time setting)................................................................................91

W (Changing the display language) ......................................................91

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................91

REC VIEW ..................................................................................................91

c MENU DISPLAY.....................................................................................91

FIRMWARE.................................................................................................92

8 Customizing your camera 93

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................93

LIVE VIEW AF MODE.................................................................................93

AF ILLUMINAT............................................................................................93

AF MODE ....................................................................................................93

C-AF LOCK .................................................................................................93

AF AREA.....................................................................................................93

AF AREA POINTER....................................................................................93

AF SENSITIVITY.........................................................................................93

RESET LENS..............................................................................................93

BULB FOCUSING.......................................................................................94

S BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................94

T RELEASE/j.........................................................................................................97

V EXP/e/ISO ..........................................................................................................99

W # CUSTOM..........................................................................................................100

FOCUS RING..............................................................................................94

DIAL FUNCTION.........................................................................................94

DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................94

AEL/AFL......................................................................................................95

AEL/AFL MEMO..........................................................................................95

; FUNCTION...........................................................................................95

MY MODE SETUP ......................................................................................96

BUTTON TIMER .........................................................................................96

A........................................................................................................97

n FUNCTION ..........................................................................................97

j FUNCTION ...........................................................................................97

RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................................97

O fps.......................................................................................................97

U DISP/PC .................................................................................................98

VIDEO OUT.................................................................................................98

SLEEP.........................................................................................................98

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) ..................................................................98

4 h TIMER (Auto power off).........................................................................98

USB MODE .................................................................................................98

LIVE VIEW BOOST.....................................................................................99

g FACE DETECT ......................................................................................99

INFO SETTING ...........................................................................................99

EV STEP .....................................................................................................99

METERING .................................................................................................99

AELMetering................................................................................................99

ISO ..............................................................................................................99

ISO STEP....................................................................................................99

ISO-AUTO SET.........................................................................................100

ISO-AUTO.................................................................................................100

BULB TIMER.............................................................................................100

ANTI-SHOCK ............................................................................................100

#X-SYNC. ................................................................................................100

#SLOW LIMIT..........................................................................................100

w+F .......................................................................................................100

AUTO POP UP..........................................................................................100

X K/COLOR/WB....................................................................................................101

Y RECORD/ERASE .................................................................................................102

Z K UTILITY ..........................................................................................................104

NOISE REDUCT. ......................................................................................101

NOISE FILTER..........................................................................................101

WB ............................................................................................................101

ALL >...................................................................................................101

COLOR SPACE ........................................................................................101

SHADING COMP. .....................................................................................102

K SET.....................................................................................................102

PIXEL COUNT ..........................................................................................102

QUICK ERASE..........................................................................................102

RAW+JPEG ERASE .................................................................................102

FILE NAME ...............................................................................................103

PRIORITY SET .........................................................................................103

dpi SETTING.............................................................................................103

r/p .....................................................................................................103

EDIT FILENAME .......................................................................................103

PIXEL MAPPING ......................................................................................104

CLEANING MODE ....................................................................................104

EXT. WB DETECT ....................................................................................104

AF FOCUS ADJ. .......................................................................................104

EXPOSURE SHIFT...................................................................................106

f WARNING LEVEL.............................................................................106

CU/HI ...........................................................................................106

9 Printing 107

Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF)...........................................................................................107

Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................109

Print reservation........................................................................................107

Single-frame reservation...........................................................................107

All-frame reservation.................................................................................108

Resetting the print reservation data ..........................................................109

Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................110

Easy printing .............................................................................................110

Custom printing.........................................................................................111

10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 113

Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.

Flowchart...................................................................................................................113

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................113

Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................114

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................115

What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................113

Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................115

Viewing still images ...................................................................................................116

Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................117

Downloading and saving images...............................................................115

Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................115

11 Shooting tips and maintenance 118

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Shooting tips and information....................................................................................118

Error codes ................................................................................................................120

Camera maintenance ................................................................................................122

Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................122

Cleaning mode k Removing dust ............................................................123

Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions ....................123

12 Information 124

Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information.

Card basics................................................................................................................124

Battery and charger...................................................................................................125

Using your charger abroad........................................................................................125

Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................126

Program line diagram (P mode)................................................................................129

Flash synchronization and shutter speed ..................................................................129

Exposure warning display..........................................................................................130

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode ........................................................131

White balance color temperature...............................................................................132

Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................133

Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting.............134

Menu directory...........................................................................................................135

Specifications ............................................................................................................140

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................143

Index..........................................................................................................................150

Usable cards .............................................................................................124

Formatting the card ...................................................................................124

ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ..................................................126

ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ..........................................................127

Quick reference

Shooting

Taking pictures with automatic settings

Correct focus cannot be obtained

Focusing on one area

Taking pictures of nearby subjects

Taking pictures while checking the results

Extending the useful life of the battery

Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4

Use focus lock. P. 59

Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 56

The minimum shooting distance varies depending on the lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of the lens from the subject and take a picture.

The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the subject with auto focus. Lock the focus at the position of the subject in advance or use MF to fix the distance of the focus.

It may be easier to focus, even in low light situations, when using the AF illuminator.

Select the AF target and take the picture using the desired AF target.

Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live view with an enlarged image.

Set [AF SENSITIVITY] to [SMALL] and focus using a smaller area.

Use macro lens for close-up shots. P. 126

During live view, you can take a picture while checking the white balance, exposure compensation, picture mode, and other settings on the LCD monitor.

You can take a picture while using the live multi view display to compare the effect of white balance or exposure compensation.

You can use the preview function to check the depth of field at a selected aperture value.

You can use live view to check the set exposure conditions.

You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image on the LCD monitor without recording the image to a card.

Pressing the shutter button halfway, playing back images, and using the live view function over a long period of time consumes considerable battery power. Limiting these actions will help extend the useful life of the battery.

Set [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep mode faster.

Set [BACKLIT LCD] so that the backlight turns off faster.

P. 126

P. 55, P. 59, P. 119

P. 93

P. 56

P. 39, P. 41, P. 55

P. 93

P. 35

P. 41

P. 47

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