Olympus VT1621-01 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this digitalOlympus camera. Before you use this camera, read thismanual carefully. We recommend that you spend some timet

8• When using the camera on battery power atlow temperatures, try to keep the camera andextra batteries as warm as possible. Batterieswhich run down a

98Achieving Natural Color (White Balance) The source of incident light on the subject affects color. For example, the same sheet ofwhite paper held u

997Preset white balance settings and color temperatureThe spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature—

100Using White Balance With the camera in the auto white balance mode, the camera automatically registers thewhitest part of the subject framed in the

1017Using Quick Reference White Balance Before you take a picture, point the camera at a white sheet of paper or other whitesurface, and then register

102Using Preset White Balance Use preset white balance to select the color temperature (measured on the Kelvintemperature scale “K”) for the light sou

1037Selecting Image Quality, Resolution, andCompression You can set the record mode which determines the quality of the images of the picturest

104Selecting Image Quality, Resolution, and Compression (continued)1:12240 x 1680CompressionResolution11.3MB** All MB/KB file sizes are ap

10571Press the menu button .The menu opens in the monitor.2On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to thequality mark .3On the arrow

106Selecting Sharpness Three settings are available for adjusting sharpness: HARD, NORMAL, and SOFT. HARDsharpens the contrast at color borders to max

1077Selecting the Contrast The contrast option allows you to adjust the amount of gradation between areas ofdifferent brightness in the image. Three s

9Caring for Your CameraGeneral care tips* Always protect the surface of the camera from water.* Never store the camera with mothballs.* Store the came

10834 5ONOFF216Displaying the Histogram A histogram can display the distribution of brightness of the image displayed forplayback. The histogram featu

1097To display the histogram during playbackDuring playback you can display a histogram, a bar graph which illustrates the brightness of thedisplayed

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8Taking Pictures:Special FeaturesIn this section we will describe some other important camera features.• Taking multiple exposures. With one press on

112Taking Multiple Exposures With the camera in the sequential mode, press and hold down the shutter button to takefour rapid shots.1Set the mode dial

1138Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer set, the shutter release will be delayed for 12 seconds after youpress the shutter button.1Set the mode d

114Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1 With the camera in the remote mode, you can release the shutter with the electronicremote unit RM-1 while standin

11585Point the remote unit at the front ofthe camera and press the transmitbutton on the remote unit.The remote control receiver on the front ofthe ca

116Using the Remote Cable RM-CB1(Optional)When you are shooting in the macro, TELE, or bulb mode with a slow shutter speed, youcan mount the camera on

11785To take the picture, press theshutter button at the end of theremote cable.Even with the remote cable connected tothe camera you can still releas

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118Using Time-Lapse Photography You can use the menu to switch on the time lapse mode and select the timer intervalbetween automatic exposures. For ex

11987Select the hour or minute settingthat you want to change, and thenpress or to raise or lower thenumber.• HoursWith the setting you want displ

120Actual time intervalThe time interval set in the menu is the time when the next picture will be taken after the cameraenters the sleep mode, so the

1218Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures The pictures that you take are stored on the selected memory card. The SM(SmartMedia) or CF (CompactFlash)

122Selecting the Shutter Sound Type andVolume You can use the menu to select the type and volume of the sound emitted by the camerawhen the shutter is

1238978No sound Low High7On the arrow pad, press tomove the green highlight to thevolume setting bar.8On the arrow pad, press or toselect the de

124Setting the Warning Sound The camera issues beeps to let you know that it has focused your shot and to alert youto various other conditions. If you

1258Setting the Rec View Time You can set the length of time that the picture is displayed on the monitor immediatelyafter it is taken. Three settings

126Month, Day, Year-M-D-YYear, Month, Day-Y-M-D-D-M-YDay, Month, YearSetting the Date and Time Follow this procedure to set the camera clock. When you

12786On the arrow pad press to movethe green highlight to the datedisplay.Two pointers appear above and below thefirst setting.7Set the year, month,

11Shooting a Subject Against a Night Scene Background (Slow Synchronization) ... 61Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks ...

128Setting the Idle Time for the Sleep Mode When the camera is set in the P, A, S, or M shooting mode, if it remains idle for aspecified length of tim

129835641Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.2Press the menu button .The menu opens in the monitor.3On the arrow pad, press or to move the green hig

130Restoring All Default Settings +Pressing and holding down the flash mode and record mode buttons togetherreleases selected settings and restor

1318RAW Data Mode The RAW data mode records images as 10bit/channel data from the CCD. RAW datafiles are automatically assigned a file extension, a pe

1321Set the mode dial to the setup/connection mode .2Press the menu button .The menu opens in the monitor.3On the arrow pad, press or tomove the

1338Using an Optional Conversion Lens The conversion lenses listed below can be attached to this camera. When you use aconversion lens, set the zoom

134Using an Optional Conversion Lens (continued)435Using the macro button to select close up photographywith a conversion lens .With the factor

1358Selecting conversion lens mode with conversion lensattachedWhen a conversion lens is attached to the camera, switch on the conversion lens mark

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9Playing Back Imagesfor ViewingThis chapter describes how to play back and view images, play backimages automatically in a slide show, adjust the moni

12Contents (continued)Using Time-Lapse Photography ... 118Selecting a Card for

138Displaying Image Information While viewing images you can select one of four methods to display information aboutthe settings used to take the pict

1399Shutter speed, aperture valueExposure compensationHistogram displaySelected for printingWhite balance settingISO (AUTO, ISO setting)Flash intensit

140ONOFF231Automatic Playback (Slide Show) You can play back in order all the images stored on a memory card as a continuous slideshow. Starting from

14194On the arrow pad, press tomove the green highlight to START.5Press the button.The slide show begins. If you want to skipto the next image bef

14232ONOFF5768ONOFF4Displaying Images on a TV ScreenAfter connecting the camera to a television with the provided video cable, you can usethe TV scree

1439Images off-center on the TV screen?With some TV sets, the images could appear slightly off center.Images appear with black frame?With some TV sets

144ONOFF123645Adjusting Monitor Brightness The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted.1Set the mode dial to playback .2Press the menu button .Th

10Managing StoredPicturesIn this chapter we describe copying and deleting images, andformatting a memory card.Copying images to another card. You can

146Copying Images to Another Card With a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card installed in the camera at the same time,you can copy images from one card t

147107Press the button.COPY? is displayed.Check the display and make sure that thesource and target selections are correct. Ifthe selections are rev

13Appendix 3: Image File Compatibility ... 181Appendix 4: Troubleshooting ...

148Copying only selected imagesImages can be copied one by one between the two types of memory cards installed in the camera.1Follow Steps 1~5 for cop

14910Cannot copy?• NO CARD displayed?The destination card is not inserted in the camera. Insert the destination card.• CARD FULL displayed?Storage spa

150 Mode dial set to P, A, S, or MMode dial set to ONOFF562374677Deleting All Images With one procedure you can quickly delete all images stor

151108On the arrow pad, press tomove the green highlight to YES.9Press the button.The delete icon and message aredisplayed on the monitor while th

152 Mode dial set to P, A, S, or M5342ONOFF6677Formatting a Memory Card Memory cards which have been formatted on a computer or other external

153108On the arrow pad, press tomove the green highlight to YES.9Press the button.The format icon and message aredisplayed on the monitor while th

154DCIM100 OLYMPP2030001.jpgP2030002.jpgP2030003.jpgP2030004.jpgAll foldersFolder number (100~999)File namePmdd .jpg OLYMPMont

155101Set the mode dial to the setup/connection mode .2Press the menu button .The menu opens in the monitor.3On the arrow pad, press or tomove th

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11Selecting Pictures forPrintingThis chapter describes how to select pictures for printing on a DPOF(Data Print Order Format) printer or by a DPOF pri

14Important Parts and NamesMain dial and sub dialYou can use either the main dial or sub dial in almost all cases to select camera settings. Usewhiche

158Selecting Pictures and Number ofCopies for Printing You can select all or single pictures for printing and specify the number of copies forprinting

159116On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to thenumber of copies that you want toprint for the selected picture.7Press the butt

160Selecting All Pictures on a Card forPrinting You can select all pictures stored on a card to print one by one.1Insert the memory card thatcontains

161117On the arrow pad, press tomove the green highlight to YES.8Press the button.The print reserve icon and message aredisplayed on the monitor w

162Setting Up Index Printing You can select all pictures stored on card for index printing.1Insert the memory card thatcontains the pictures that you

163119Press the button.The print reserve icon and message aredisplayed on the monitor while the imagesare being selected for printing. When theprint

164Selecting Pictures for Date or TimeStamping You can set images selected for printing to be stamped with the date or time (not both)when they are pr

1651156 785On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to thedate/time stamp mark .6On the arrow pad, press to movethe green highlight

166Index Printing1 Frame SelectMultiple Frame SelectTrimming Rotation DatePrinter NameP-330P-330NP-400 P-150P-300YESYESYESNo DPOF compatibility.No DPO

12Transferring Pictures toa ComputerThis chapter describes what you need to transfer images from amemory card to an IBM compatible computer or Macinto

15Remote control receiver/self-timer lamp ➝ 113, 115Shutter button ➝ 38Quick reference white balance button ➝ 101AF port ➝ 64LensTripod socketBattery

168Transferring Images with a ComputerConnection KitThe camera can be connected to a computer equipped with a USB connector, using adedicated USB cabl

169121If you are using an IBM compatiblePC/AT without Windows 2000installed, you must first install theUSB driver.For more details about how to instal

170Removing a card while the camera is connected to acomputerImproperly removing a card while the camera is connected to the computer may cause thecom

17112Disconnecting the USB cableWindows 98, Mac OSMake sure that the card access lamp on the camera is off, and then disconnect the USB cable asfollow

172Optional Devices for Card ReadingYou can use one of the following optional devices to read images from a card with acomputer. You can use these dev

13Monitor MenusUse the monitor menu to set up camera operation and performimportant functions like formatting a memory card.

174Monitor Menus Use the monitor menus to set up camera operation and perform important functions likeformatting a memory card. Four different menus a

17513Shooting mode menus for P (Program mode), A (Aperturepriority mode), S (Shutter priority mode), M (Manual mode)Delete all images from selected Sm

176Monitor Menus (continued)Playback mode menuPrint reserve mode menuSetup/connection mode menuSlide show (Automatic playback).Monitor brightness.Co

AppendicesThese appendices provide some reference materials that summarizemenus, important specifications, additional options available for thecamera,

16Important Parts and Names (continued)Control panelSelected memory card SmartMedia CompactFlash ➝ 121Memory gauge ➝ 40Displays the amount o

178Appendix 1: SpecificationsProduct type SLR digital camera (recording, playback)Recording system Digital recording, JPEG, in accordance with Design

179Flash recharge time Approx. 7 sec. at normal temperature with new batteries(CR-V3)Flash working range (ISO 80) WIDE 0.6 m~6.3 m (2~20.8 ft.)(from l

180Appendix 2: Available OptionsDedicated External Flash (FL-40)Dedicated Flash Bracket (FL-BK01)Dedicated Bracket Cable (FL-CB01~04)Conversion Lenses

181Appendix 3: Image File CompatibilityPlease note the following limitations on using another Olympus digital camera to playback and print images take

182Problem Solution PageWhite mark on the power switch at the ON position?Move the power switch toward you and position it at the ON position.If the c

183Problem Solution PageIs “0” and the mark blinking in the control panel?Is the battery check mark blinking in the control panel?Is the mem

184Appendix 4: Troubleshooting (continued)Problem Solution PageProblem Solution PageSomething other than lines displayed in the control panel? Cannot

185Problem Solution PageProblem Solution PageIs the built-in flash raised?Is the subject brightly lit?Press the flash button to raise the fla

186Appendix 4: Troubleshooting (continued)Pictures unsatisfactoryProblem Solution PageSubject difficult to focus?Did you release the shutter button an

187Problem Solution PageProblem Solution Page➞ 86➞ 79➞ 78➞ 80➞ 44➞ 78➞ 80➞ 36Is the flash mark displayed in the control panel?Is there strong lig

17ViewfinderMonitor Display (During Shooting)Pressing the INFO button repeatedly switches the information displayed at the bottom of the monitorin thi

188Color from the light source? Open the built-in flash, and set the camera in the fill-in flash mode ( displayed in the control panel) and then

189CARD ERRORYou cannot store pictures, play back images, or delete images from the card.Remove the card, wipe clean the electrical contacts, insert t

190*1The sizes of the clusters are different on a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card, so you may not beable to store exactly the same number of images o

191Glossary of Selected TermsA modeDenotes Aperture priority mode. In the A mode you choose the aperture for the effect you want to create in thepictu

192Glossary of Selected Terms (continued)color temperatureThe spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperat

193Fill-In flashFires flash regardless of the metered light reading. Use to shoot dark subjects in front of strong backlight.FlashPath Floppy Disk Ada

194manual focusingAllows you to focus on a subject manually with the manual focus ring.memory cardThe camera uses two types of memory cards: SmartMedi

195self-timerDelays shutter release for 12 seconds after you full-press the shutter button so you have enough time to includeyourself in the picture.s

196Index!2nd-curtainmark in control panel ... 16AA modeAperture priority mode ... 70setting aperture manually ... 73

197monitor display ... 107selecting ... 107control panel2nd-curtain ...

Thank you for purchasing the Camedia E-10. To ensure years of reliable and enjoyableservice, please read this instruction manual carefully and use the

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198Index (continued)selecting AUTO naming ... 155selecting RESET naming ... 155formatsetting date format ... 126formatti

199time-lapse photography ... 119viewing pictures ... 46with histogram ... 109portraitsaperture

200shutter soundsetting ... 122shutter speedautomatically selected in P mode ..71control panel...

1Getting StartedAfter you remove the camera from the box, first make sure that youhave everything, then attach the camera strap and install the batter

20Box Contents: Make Sure You HaveEverythingAs you remove each item from the box, check it against the items described below tomake sure that you have

211Attaching the Camera StrapAttach the carrying strap to both sides of the camera.1Slide the end of the strap throughthe strap eyelet on the camera.2

22Inserting Batteries and Attachingthe Optional AC AdapterThe following five types of batteries can be used with this camera, or you can use theoption

231Inserting the lithium battery pack (CR-V3)Two lithium battery packs are required.Caution• The lithium battery pack CR-V3 cannot be recharged.1Make

244Remove the battery holder.5Insert a battery into the batteryholder as shown in the illustration.6Gently press down on the batteryin the direction o

251Inserting AA Ni-MH (sold separately), Alkaline, or Ni-CdMake sure all the batteries in the set are the same type. Before inserting Ni-MH or Ni-Cd b

26Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter (continued)Inserting the optional lithium polymer battery (B-10LPB)The rechargeable lithi

271Using the AC adapter (sold separately)The optional AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a household power outlet.1Make sure the white lin

Getting StartedTaking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics)Shooting Techniques:General IntroductionDistance and FocusBrightness (Exposure) Using a Fl

2828• If a malfunction occursIf you notice that the AC adapter body or power cord is extremely hot, or if you notice any unusualodors or smoke around

2Taking Pictures(Shooting and Viewing Basics)In this chapter you will learn how to insert a memory card, take apicture, and view the picture. This cha

30Inserting a Memory CardThe SmartMedia and CompactFlash card store pictures that you take with the camera.Throughout these instructions, both the Sma

3123Insert the card.• SmartMedia cardTaking care not to touch the electricalcontacts, hold the SmartMedia card withthe notched corner down, and then i

32Setting the Shooting Mode andSwitching the Camera OnSwitch the camera on.1If the lens cap is attached, removeit.Press the latches inward and pull th

332Checking the BatteryIn this section we provide a generalexplanation of how to read and understandthe battery check display. When the batterycheck s

34Checking the Number of Storable PicturesWhen you switch the camera on, the number of storable pictures is displayed in thecontrol panel. If you see

352Record mode (quality setting)Control panel Monitor ViewfinderControl panel Monitor ViewfinderWhen the Number of Storable Pictures IsNot Displayed0

36Holding the CameraIn this section you will learn how to hold the camera when shooting pictures.Framing a picture with the viewfinder1Adjust the view

372Framing a picture with the monitor1Press the monitor button .You can see the same view in the monitorand the viewfinder. (However, framingpictures

2CAMEDIA E-10 FeaturesHere is a quick summary of this camera’s most exciting features for professionalphotographers, publishers, advertisers, or anyon

38Pushing the Shutter ButtonGrasp the grip on the camera firmly and use the flat of your finger (not your fingertip) topress the shutter button gently

3921Gently half-press the shutterbutton.The camera emits a small beep and theAF correct mark in the lower left corner ofthe viewfinder lights green wh

40If You Cannot Take a PictureMessage displayed in the viewfinder?If you see Card 0 blinking in the viewfinderThe memory card is full and you cannot c

412The AF correct mark in lower left corner of viewfinder isblinking, or the picture is out of focusMake sure that the focus mode switch on the left s

42 Macro buttonMain dialControl panel not displayed displayedAutofocus can focus asubject in the range ∞~60 cm (approx. ∞~23.5 in.)from the camera.Au

432Shooting distance and rangeWith the widest angle setting, you can approach up to 20 cm (approx. 8 in.) and shoot a subjectabout the size of a busin

44Using the Built-in FlashIf the incident light on the subject is too low, when you half-press the shutter button youwill see the low light warning b

452Flash working range ISO Max. WIDE (WIDE Limit) Max. TELE (TELE Limit) AUTO 0.6 (2 ft.)~8.9 m (29.4 ft.) 0.5 (1.7 ft.)~7.4 m (24.4

46ONOFF12Previous frameNext frame10th succeeding frame10th previous frameViewing Pictures (Playback)In this section, you will learn how to view the pi

472To return to the shooting mode• When mode dial is set to playback .You cannot press the shutter button to take a picture in the playback mode. In

3How to Use This ManualThe sample page below shows you how the use this manual.This is only a sample, not a real page. Please do not attempt to execut

48Index Display Enlarged Display1 Frame Display12Left RightDownUp33With the mode dial set to playback , use the main dial or sub dial to enlarge thei

492The main dial and sub dialTo perform many settings you can use either themain dial or sub dial, so use whichever is moreconvenient for you. However

50Protecting Pictures After you protect a picture, it is protected from accidental erasure from the memory card.After protected images are copied to a

512Deleting Single Pictures You can delete one by one pictures that you do not want to keep. Deleting unneededpictures creates more space on the selec

52Switching the Camera OffAlways switch the camera off immediately after every shooting session. If you leave thecamera on while it is not being used,

3Shooting Techniques:General IntroductionThis chapter briefly introduces some basic techniques you can apply todifferent situations and shoot beautifu

54Shooting Portraits (Focused Subject,Blurred Background)When you shoot a portrait, you can create the effect of the subject floating against ablurred

553Shooting Portraits (Shooting BacklitSubjects)By lighting the subject from behind, you can add highlight to the hair. With this methodyou can take a

56Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow(Daylight Synchro)Even with sufficient light on the subject (when the flash warning is not blinking in thevie

573Shooting the Subject and BackgroundBoth in FocusSelect a large aperture value to focus your subjects and the scenery in the background.Set the mode

4Before you use this camera, read this manualand then store it in a safe location where youcan find it for future use.We recommend that you spend some

58Shooting Moving SubjectsWhen you shoot a moving subject like a runner or a moving vehicle, you can vary theshutter speed to achieve the desired effe

593Shooting Close-upFor close-up shots, use the macro mode which allows you to bring the camera asclose as 20 cm (8 in.) from the subject. For examp

60Shooting Night ScenesWhen shooting night scenes or other dark subjects, mount the camera on a tripod andselect a slow shutter speed (1/2 sec. or mor

613Shooting a Subject Against a Night SceneBackground (Slow Synchronization)When you shoot a subject with a flash against a night background, you can

62Shooting Sunsets and FireworksBy switching the white balance setting from Auto to a preset setting manually, you canenhance the beauty of colors in

4Taking Pictures:Distance and FocusIn this section you will learn how to use both focusing methods:autofocusing and manual focusing.

64Using Autofocus (AF)When autofocusing operates, the camera focuses the subject automatically. When thesubject is in focus, the AF correct mark in th

654Focusing subjects not in the center of the viewfinderThe camera focuses on the subject covered by the AF target mark in the viewfinder. When you ne

66Using Autofocus (AF) (continued)Difficult to focus subjectsThe autofocus feature of this camera is effective for most subjects. However, subjects li

674Subject without vertical linesThe camera cannotfocus on a subject withonly horizontal lines.Hold the cameravertically, half-press theshutter button

5Danger Warning Caution The DANGER indication alerts you to an imminent hazard that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.The WARNING

68Using Manual Focus (MF)By setting the camera in the manual focus mode, you can focus the subject manuallywithin the range 20 cm to ∞ (8 in. to ∞) by

5Taking Pictures:Brightness (Exposure)(Aperture and Shutter Speed)In this section we will show you how to adjust aperture and shutterspeed to achieve

70Setting the Shooting ModeSelect and set one of the four available shooting modes for the prevailing conditions orthe effect that you want to create

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72 Large Aperture Small ApertureTo focus the subject and blurthe background, select asmall aperture value for alarge aperture.To focus the subject and

7351Set the mode dial to A (Aperturepriority mode).2Turn the main dial or sub dial asshown in the illustration to changethe aperture value.Turn the di

74A fast shutter speed can stop andfreeze the action of a movingsubject.Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speedA slow shutter speed can showthe flow of

7551Set the mode dial to S (Shutterpriority mode).2Turn the main dial or sub dial asshown in the illustration to select ashutter speed.For every movem

76Selecting Aperture and Shutter SpeedManuallyWith the mode dial set to M (Manual mode), you can manually select both the apertureand the shutter spee

775Exposure levelTurning the main dial to the right increasesthe size of the aperture and moving it tothe left decreases the size of the aperture.The

6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS (continued)5. Never heat batteries or incinerate them.6. Never attempt to connect a battery directlyto a power outlet,

78Selecting the Metering Method Select the method to meter the brightness of the subject. Three metering methods areavailable: digital ESP meterin

795Using Exposure Compensation With the mode dial set to P (Program mode), A (Aperture priority mode), or S (Shutterpriority mode), you can press the

80AE Lock Normally the camera automatically meters the focus and the exposure when you half-press the shutter button and locks the AF (automatic focus

815Bracketing a Shot with Three AutomaticExposures With the mode dial set to P (Program mode), A (Aperture priority mode), or S (Shutterpriority mode)

827Press the button.This completes setting the camera forautobracketing. In the control panel, youwill see BKT and the sequential modemark display

835Control panelDisplayed when settingother than AUTO is selected14Changing the ISO Setting The sensitivity can be adjusted with the ISO setting. This

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6Taking Pictures:Using a FlashIn this section you will learn how to use the built-in flash and externaldedicated flash FL-40. The built-in and externa

86Selecting a Flash Mode The flash mode selection determines how the flash is fired to achieve various effects.Flash mode selections and featuresAuto

876Fill-in Flash Use fill-in flash when you want the flash always to fire, regardless of the light conditions. Forexample, if the subject’s face appea

72. To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim thecamera directly into the sun, or any otherextremely bright light source.3. To avoid causing a fire or ex

88Selecting a Flash Mode (continued)Red-eye ReductionAlways firesFlash mode Flash Timimg1st-curtain YESNONONONOYESYESYESYESYESYESNONONONONONOYES1st-

8961Press the flash button .The built-in flash opens.If the built-in flash is not raised, the flashmode remains set at OFF and cannot bechanged.2Pres

90Using Flash Control Compensation The camera can automatically adjust the flash intensity according to the brightness ofthe subject, light reflected

9165Press the button.The green highlight returns to the flashcontrol mark and the setting is stored.When any value other than zero (0) isselected,

92Using the Optional Dedicated ExternalFlash FL-40The dedicated external flash FL-40 increases the amount of light and can illuminatesubjects which ar

9361Remove the hot shoe cover fromthe camera and attach the FL-40external flash unit.Slide the hot shoe cover toward the backof the camera. Attach the

94Using Other Flash Units with the CameraAn external flash unit not designed for this camera can be connected to either the hotshoe or the synchro soc

956Using a non-dedicated flash unit1An external flash can be attachedto the camera at the hot shoe or atthe flash synchro socket.2Set the mode dial to

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7Taking Pictures:Color and QualityIn this section we will show you how to set up white balance, select therecord mode for images saved on the memory c