Olympus E-520 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in Chinaz Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual.z We recommen

10ENUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purcha

100ENPrinting1010 PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) wit

101EN10Printing5 Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time.[DATE] The pictures a

102ENPrinting10Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture2 Select [<] and press the i button.3 Select [KEEP] and press the i butto

103EN10PrintingConnecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1 Turn the printe

104ENPrinting10Custom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The

105EN10PrintingSetting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing.[<×]

106EN11Using the OLYMPUS Master software11 Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easil

107EN11Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareConnect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the co

108EN11Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareWindows1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.Macintosh1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master

109EN11Using the OLYMPUS Master software2 Prepare to remove the USB cable.Windows1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon .2)

11ENPreparations for shootingBasic guidePreparing the battery231BLM-1 Lithium ion batteryAC wall outletBCM-2 Lithium ion chargerAC cableBattery lockIt

110EN11Using the OLYMPUS Master softwarePlease take care that your battery is fully charged!1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Interne

111EN12Shooting tips and maintenance12Shooting tips and maintenanceTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when a batter

112EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceOther things instead of the subject are in focus on the respective AF targets•Set [AF AREA] to R and focus on the

113EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceSet the image stabilizer function• This function reduces camera shake, enabling you to hold the camera and take pi

114EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceTaking pictures of a subject against backlightIf the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exposur

115EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceExtending the useful life of the batteryPerforming any of the following operations when not actually taking pictur

116EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceConfirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoorsThe monitor may be difficult to view and

117EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceError codesViewfinder indicationsMonitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionNormal indicationNO CARDThe ca

118EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceNo indicationPICTURE ERRORThe selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture

119EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the c

12ENAttaching a lens to the camera123432112Rear capBody capLens capLens attachment mark (Red)Alignment mark (Red)Lens release button1 Remove the body

120EN12Shooting tips and maintenancex Notes• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.• Avoid storing the

121EN13Information13 InformationUsable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Pic

122EN13Informationz Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1).Other batteries cannot be used.z The camera’s power consumption varies widely w

123EN13InformationFocal lengthAt the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a focal length equivalent to twice t

124EN13Information Main SpecificationsCan be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustment when EX-

125EN13InformationIn the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the s

126EN13Information* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.SThe subject is

127EN13Information*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light

128EN13InformationThe file size in the table is approximate.x Notes• The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors l

129EN13Information9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered.* Includes anti-shock.Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset

13ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideLoading the cardxD-Picture CardCompactFlash/MicrodriveOpen the card cover.Insert the card until it is locked i

130EN13InformationShooting MenuMenu directoryTab Function SettingRef. pageCARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMATP. 88P. 121CUSTOM RESETRESETP. 30RESET1 SET/RESET

131EN13InformationPlayback MenuCustom Menu 1Tab Function SettingRef. pageqm K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 83yOFF/ON*P. 83EDITRAW DATA EDITP. 84JPEG EDITSHADOW ADJ/

132EN13Informationd DISP/8/PC P. 938OFF/ON*P. 93SLEEPOFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MINP. 93BACKLIT LCD8SEC*/30SEC/1MIN/HOLDP. 934 h TIMEROFF/4 h*P. 93USB MODE

133EN13InformationCustom Menu 2A (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that t

134EN13InformationCompression rateCompression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data, and compression rate denotes th

135EN13InformationNTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line)Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North A

136EN13Information Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Sys

137EN13Information White balanceProduct type : Image pickup deviceMode setting : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB, One-touch WB Recording

138EN13InformationBLM-1 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. : PS-BLM1Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage : DC 7.2 VNominal capacit

139EN13InformationRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future r

14ENPower onDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibration

140EN13InformationWARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children,

141EN13Information• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.• Do not use a

142EN13Information• Do not immerse in water or splash with water.• Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens.• Do not hold at the moving part of t

143EN13InformationWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera.Usin

144EN13Information3. This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring wit

145ENSymbolsA ... 92CU/HI ... 98w+F ...

146ENDPOF ... 100Dust reduction ... 14, 119EEasy printing

147ENRRAW ...62RAW DATA EDIT ...84RAW+JPEG ERASE ...

INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in Chinaz Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual.z We recommen

15ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideSetting the date/timeCFCF/xDENG.NTSCWVIDEO OUTsj±0 k±0EDIT FILENAME’--.--.----:--CANCEL SELECTGODate and time

16ENShooting250 F5.62008. 08.16AFargeNormalOFFAUTOShutter buttonCard access lamp• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.• The card access lamp b

17ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideu buttonHorizontal grip Vertical gripKeep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.Taking a pic

18ENPlayback/ErasingDisplays the previous frameDisplays the next frameDisplays the frame that is stored 10 frames aheadDisplays the frame that is stor

19ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideIndications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the

2ENCameraMode dial gP. 4F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48Control dial(j) gP. 19, 26Strap eyelet gP. 10Self-timer/Remote control lamp/Remote con

20ENTable of ContentsNames of parts and functions...2Camera ...

21ENActivating live view ...36Functions available d

22ENAnti-shock... 60Image stabilizer

23ENCustom Menu 1 ...89a AF/MF ...

24ENg K/COLOR/WB... 95ALL >...

25ENDisplaying camera images on a computer ...108Downloading and saving images...

26EN1Basic camera operations1 Basic camera operationsThere are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.1 Using the direct buttons

27EN1Basic camera operations1 Press the button for the function you want to set.• The direct menu is displayed.2 Turn the control dial to change the s

28EN1Basic camera operationsSelect an item on the super control panel and change the setting.1 Press the INFO button to display the super control pane

29EN1Basic camera operations1 Press the MENU button.• The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.4 Press the i button to confirm your settings.• Press t

3ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitorgP. 8, 9, 36Viewfinder gP. 6S (Erase) buttongP. 88INFO (Information display) button gP. 28, 40,

30EN1Basic camera operationsNormally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To rese

31EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsTo familiarize yourself with the camera, you can

32EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsColor k White balanceBesides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such

33EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsChanging shooting modeThe proper shooting method varies depending on whether you are trying to ca

34EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsTaking flower picturesThe proper method for taking pictures of flowers differs depending on wheth

35EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsChanging lensesWhen the blooming flowers are few and sparse, take the picture using a telephoto l

36EN3Using live view3 Using live viewIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the

37EN3Using live viewThe live view mechanismDuring live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live

38EN3Using live viewTaking a picture with [IMAGER AF]1 Press the shutter button halfway.• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF ta

39EN3Using live view[HYBRID AF]When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the s

4ENMode dialThe mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject.• Select according to the shooting scene. The camer

40EN3Using live view1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. • When you press the shutter button, the camera will f

41EN3Using live viewYou can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen.1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to displ

42EN3Using live viewYou can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few ima

43EN4Exposure4 ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.Set the mode dia

44EN4ExposureThe camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease th

45EN4ExposureSet the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.The picture looks blurred:j The possibility of camera shake spo

46EN4ExposureNoise in imagesDuring shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated i

47EN4ExposureThe viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value.For the preview function to work by pressing the

48EN4ExposureJ Center weighted averaging meteringThis metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, pla

49EN4Exposure• The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compen

5ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guide• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed.

50EN4ExposureThe camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposu

51EN4ExposureThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However

52EN5Focusing and shooting functions5 Focusing and shooting functionsThe three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.You can t

53EN5Focusing and shooting functionsC-AF (continuous AF)The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject

54EN5Focusing and shooting functionsAnother way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode:j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P.

55EN5Focusing and shooting functionsRegistering the AF target positionYou can register the position of a frequently used AF target. You can then quick

56EN5Focusing and shooting functionsThe camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in t

57EN5Focusing and shooting functionsSingle-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).Sequent

58EN5Focusing and shooting functionsThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after eit

59EN5Focusing and shooting functionsMount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and p

6ENViewfinderAF target gP. 54Metering mode gP. 47Aperture valuegP. 43-46Battery check (ready for use) (charging required)FlashgP. 70(blinks: charging

60EN5Focusing and shooting functionsBulb shooting with the remote controlSet the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting

61EN5Focusing and shooting functionsSetting the focal lengthBy setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer funct

62ENRecord mode, white balance, and picture mode66 Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures.

63EN6Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSelecting the record modeJPEGFor JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and

64EN6Record mode, white balance, and picture modeColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten

65EN6Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting the auto/preset/custom white balanceYou can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropr

66EN6Record mode, white balance, and picture modeChecking the white balance you have adjusted:j After setting the compensation value, point the camera

67EN6Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThree images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically

68EN6Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThe adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes.The individual parameters are

69EN6Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes,

7ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideSuper control panelThe following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time

70ENFlash shooting77 Flash shootingThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flas

71EN7Flash shootingSlow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash tim

72ENFlash shooting7Manual flashThis allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the l

73EN7Flash shootingIf you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the

74ENFlash shooting7The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3.In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.

75EN7Flash shootingIn addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this ca

76ENFlash shooting7x Notes• The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe.Super FP flashSuper FP flash is avail

77EN7Flash shooting3 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON].• MENU[X][#RC MODE][ON]• The super control panel switches to RC mode.• You can press the INF

78ENFlash shooting7You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified fo

79EN8Playback functions8 Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions, f

8ENLCD monitor (Live view)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.

80ENPlayback functions8You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you wa

81EN8Playback functionsThis function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a nu

82ENPlayback functions8This allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

83EN8Playback functionsThis function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds startin

84ENPlayback functions8Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect

85EN8Playback functionsEditing images recorded in JPEG data format[SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject.[REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye pheno

86ENPlayback functions8This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if

87EN8Playback functionsProtect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.Sing

88ENPlayback functions8Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame e

89EN9Customizing your camera9 Customizing your cameraUse the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the

9ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor (Playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.g“Information display” (P. 82

90ENCustomizing your camera9DIAL DIRECTIONYou can select the rotational direction of the control dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/ape

91EN9Customizing your cameraBasic operations[mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/A

92ENCustomizing your camera9j FUNCTIONOther functions can be assigned to the j/Y/< button.[j/</Y]g“Sequential shooting” (P. 57), “Self-timer sho

93EN9Customizing your cameraCustom Menu 1c RELEASE/jRLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY CNormally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is o

94ENCustomizing your camera9[CONTROL]Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio.[<EASY]Can be set when connecting

95EN9Customizing your cameraAELMeteringYou can set the metering mode when pressing the AEL/AFL button to lock the exposure.• [AUTO] performs metering

96ENCustomizing your camera9COLOR SPACEYou can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names ind

97EN9Customizing your cameraRAW+JPEG ERASEYou can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one

98ENCustomizing your camera9Custom Menu 1i K UTILITY CLEANING MODE gP. 120CU/HIYou can replace [j] (SPORT) and [/] (NIGHT+PORTRAIT) on the mode dial

99EN9Customizing your cameraVIDEO OUTYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.You will need to set this when you want to co