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Quick Reference Guide

INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls

2. Shooting Modes

3. How to Use the Buttons and Dials

4. How to Use the Autofocus

5. Record Modes

6. Flash Modes

7. Viewing Pictures on a TV

8. How to Erase All Pictures

9. E-mailing a Picture

10. Printing a Picture

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Hot shoe

F (Exposure compensation)

button

Shutter button

Built-in flash

# (Flash) button

w (Flash intensity control) button

Strap eyelet

AF button

G (Metering) button

COPY/< (Copy/Print) button

MODE button

</Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/

Sequential shooting) button

ISO button

WB (White balance) button

Control panel

External flash connector

USB connector

VIDEO OUT jack (VIDEO OUT)

Lens attachment mark

Mount

(Attach the lens after removing the body

cap from the camera to prevent dust and

dirt from entering the camera body.)

Lens lock pin

Sub dial (k)

Remote cable connector

White balance sensor

#UP (Flash pop-up) button

DC-IN jack

Preview button

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/

Remote control receiver

Lens release button

Mirror

LIGHT button

Connector cover

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

q (Playback) button

AEL/AFL button

0 (Protect) button

Arrow pad (acbd)

i button

Card cover

Eyecup

< button

P (AF target) button

Diopter adjustment dial

Eyepiece shutter lever

Illumination sensor

Main dial (j)

S (Erase) button

MENU button

CF card slot

Eject button

xD-Picture Card slot

u (Live view) button

Tripod socket

Battery compartment lock

Battery compartment cover

Card access lamp

INFO (Information

display) button

Power switch

Card cover lock

SSWF indicator

o (Image stabilizer) button

SHOOTING MODES

While holding down the MODE button, turn the main dial to switch

the shooting mode. Release the MODE button to set.

P Program shooting

Allows you to shoot using an aperture

and shutter speed that the camera sets.

A Aperture priority shooting

Allows you to set the aperture manually.

The camera sets the shutter speed

automatically.

S Shutter priority shooting

Allows you to set the shutter speed

manually. The camera sets the aperture

automatically.

M Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.

MODE button

Main dial

HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND DIALS

This camera has a variety of functions to enable you to optimize settings

for various shooting conditions. You can set the functions using the

buttons and the dials while viewing the viewfinder or the control panel.

</Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting) button:

Sets the Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting.

F (Exposure compensation) button: Sets the exposure compensation value.

# (Flash) button: Sets the flash mode.

o (Image stabilizer) button: Turns on the image stabilizer.

P (AF target) button: Selects the AF target.

ISO button: Sets the ISO sensitivity.

G (Metering) button: Selects the metering mode.

WB (White balance) button: Selects the white balance appropriate to the light

source from the following options: auto, preset white balance, customized white

balance or one-touch white balance.

AF (Focus mode) button: Selects the focus mode.

w (Flash intensity control) button: Adjusts the flash intensity.

a.While holding down a direct button, turn the main

dial or sub dial.

b.Release the button to set the function.

Other buttons

u (Live view) button:

Sets the live view mode. The subject is displayed on

the LCD monitor. The display for shooting information can be turned off by

pressing the INFO button.

S (Erase) button: Erases unwanted images.

INFO (Information display) button:

Shooting: Displays the super control panel on the LCD monitor.

Playback: Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image.

Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed.

AEL/AFL button: Locks the exposure.

q (Playback) button: Plays back images on the monitor.

MENU button: Displays the menu.

0 (Protect) button: Protects images from being accidentally erased.

LIGHT button: Turns the control panel light on and off.

Viewfinder

Control panel

Manual flash: You can also set the amount of light (FULL, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64) in the

flash mode setting.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

a.While positioning the AF target over the subject,

press and hold the shutter button halfway.

b.The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus

and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the

shutter button is kept depressed.

c. Press the shutter button completely to take the

picture.

Shutter button

Halfway down

AF target

AF confirmation mark

Shutter button

All the way down

RECORD MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple record modes, which determine

the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is a general

description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed description of

all record modes, refer to the Instruction Manual.

Image becomes clearer

Application

Number of

pixels

Pixel

count

Compression rate

SF (Super Fine)

1/2.7

F (Fine)

1/4

N (Normal)

1/8

B (Basic)

1/12

Select for the

print size

Y (Large)

3648 × 2736

YSF YF YN YB

X (Middle)

3200 × 2400

XSF XF XN XB2560 × 1920

1600 × 1200

W (Small)

1280 × 960

WSF WF WN WB

1024 × 768

For small-sized

print and

website

640 × 480

Number of pixels increases

arge

Normal

You can set the record mode from the super

control panel displayed on the LCD monitor. Press

the i button and use the arrow pad to move the

cursor to the record mode. Then turn the main dial

(or sub dial) to select the setting.

Super control panel

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the

appropriate flash mode to suit the situation.

You can set the flash mode using the flash button. While holding

down the flash button, turn the main dial to select the setting. Setting

information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel

while you are setting a function.

AUTO • Auto-flash - The camera decides if the flash is needed.

!/H • Red-eye reduction flash - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by

emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the

picture.

!SLOW • Slow synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash - This mode is

for SLOW when you want to use slow synchronization, yet

also reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

#SLOW • Slow synchronization (1st curtain) - The flash fires right after

the shutter fully opens.

#SLOW2/

2nd CURTAIN

• Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) - 2nd curtain flash fires just

before the shutter closes.

# • Fill-in flash - The flash always fires. Suitable for taking subjects

lit from behind by strong light.

$ • Flash off - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash

photography is not permitted. In this mode, the flash can be

used as an AF illuminator when it is raised.

VIEWING PICTURES ON A TV

a.Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the

video cable as illustrated.

b.Turn on the TV and set it to the video input

mode. For details on switching to the video

input mode, refer to the TV’s instruction

manual.

c. Turn the camera on and press the q

button.

Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult

your TV manual to set up the video

source.

VIDEO OUT jack

q button

Video cable

Video input terminal

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED

PICTURES!

a.Press the MENU button. Use ac to select

[W], then press d.

b.Use ac to select [CARD SETUP], then

press d.

c. Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press

the i button.

d.Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

ALL ERASE

FORMAT

CARD SETUP

CANCEL SELECT

YES

ALL ERASE

CANCEL SELECT

E-MAILING A PICTURE

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with

others by using the built-in e-mail feature.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ E-mail” in the

toolbar. Select the image(s) to attach to the e-mail within the thumbnail area, and

drag and drop them into the register area.

At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for

e-mail. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail

provider.

When finished, click the “ Launch Mailer” button at the bottom of the

window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will

automatically be attached to a new message.

PRINTING A PICTURE

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your

pictures using your own photo printer.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program, click “ Print Menu” in

the toolbar, and select “ Photo Print”. With “ Photo Print”, you can drag

and drop the desired image and select a layout to print. “ Index Print” allows

you to print thumbnails with file information. For detailed instructions, please

refer to the “Help” menu in the software.

Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*

compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer. This permits fast,

easy printing without using a computer.

*For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s

Instruction Manual.

What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software

• The provided software CD includes OLYMPUS Master

software for viewing and editing images. Once

installed, you can take advantage of viewing and

editing your images. For information on how to use

OLYMPUS Master software, see Help after installation.

• Install OLYMPUS Master on your computer from the provided CD-ROM.

OLYMPUS Master allows you to register as the camera’s owner. Doing so will

enable you to receive information on software or firmware upgrades from

Olympus.

• OLYMPUS Studio Trial Edition is included in the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM,

which can be used for 30 days after installation. You can purchase the license

number for the full version from the [Help] menu.

CONTACT INFORMATION

3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA

Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/DSLR

Phone customer support: 1-800-260-1625 (toll free)

Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to

Friday) ET

E-mail: [email protected]

Olympus software updates can be obtained at:

http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital

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