Olympus RAW FILE IMPORT PLUG-IN Instructions Manual

Olympus RAW File Import Plug-in
Instructions
RAW File Import Plug-in Utility for Olympus Digital Cameras
Introduction

Welcome!

Thank you for using this Olympus product.

Note

The contents of this software and this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for personal
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as a result of use of this software.
While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find any points which are unclear,
errors, or omissions, please contact an authorized Olympus service center.
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Photoshop versions.
This software supports Photoshop CS, Photoshop 7.0, and Photoshop 6.0.
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Performing RAW Development Processing

To perform RAW development processing using this software, follow the procedure below.
1 Start Photoshop.
2 From the [File] menu, select [Import], and then select [OLYMPUS RAW File...].
Macintosh screen
Windows screen
The dialog box to specify the file to be imported appears.
Windows screen
Macintosh screen
3 Click the name of the image file (File Name.orf) in the list that you want to
import, and then click the Open or Choose button.
The [RAW Development] dialog box appears.
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4 If desired, set the items in the RAW development setting area. For details
about each item, refer to the table below.

Setting Items

No. Item Description
Exposure Compensation Adjusts the exposure of the image. You can manually adjust the exposure
by dragging the slider to the left or right. The exposure can be adjusted
from -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.1 EV increments. You can also directly input the
value in the edit box.
White Balance Adjusts the white balance of the image. You can select to adjust the Color
Temperature Setting or the Gray Point Specification.
Color Temperature Setting
You can manually adjust the color temperature by dragging the slider to
the left or right. The setting range is between 2000K and 10000K, in 100K
increments. You can also directly input the value in the edit box.
Fine Adjustment
If you have selected the color temperature, you can manually perform fine
adjustment of the color temperature by dragging the slider to the left or
right. The setting range is from –10 to +10, in 1 step increments. You can
also directly input the value in the edit box.
Gray Point Specification
Click the Eyedropper button to change the mouse cursor to the eyedropper
tool. Click the desired point in the preview display area to specify a gray
point.
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No. Item Description
Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. You can manually adjust the contrast by
dragging the slider to the left or right. The setting range is from –5 to +5,
in 1 step increments. You can also directly input the value in the edit box.
The shooting settings are discarded.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. You can manually adjust the sharpness
by dragging the slider to the left or right. The setting range is from –5 to
+5, in 1 step increments. You can also directly input the value in the edit
box. The shooting settings are discarded.
Saturation Adjusts the intensity of colors. You can manually adjust the saturation by
dragging the slider to the left or right. The setting range is from –5 to +5,
in 1 step increments. You can also directly input the value in the edit box.
The shooting settings are discarded.
Color Space Sets the color space of the image. Selects a setting method ([sRGB],
[Adobe RGB], or [ProPhoto RGB]) from the pull-down list.
5 Click the [Development] button.
The [RAW Development] dialog box closes, and a Photoshop window with the converted image is
displayed.
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Technical Support

Contact for Inquiries Relating to This Software
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
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Tel. 631-844-5000
Technical Support (U.S.A.)
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Phone customer support : Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)
Our Phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET
E-Mail: distec@olympus.com
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital
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Tel : +49 40-23 77 3-0
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Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to Friday)
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