Olympus EVOLT E-410 User Manual

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10 ENBasic guide1 Holding the cameraKeep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash.2 Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing

100 ENInformation99 InformationUsable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Pict

EN 101Information9 TIPSWhen inserting cards into the two card slots:J Select the card to be used in [CF/xD] of MENU.MENU[Z][CF/xD][CF]/[xD]z Use th

102 ENInformation9Shooting MenuMenu directoryTab Function SettingRef. pageCARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMATP. 69P. 100CUSTOM RESET SETTINGRESETP. 70RESET1 S

EN 103Information9Playback menuCustom menuTab Function SettingRef. pageq m K*/L/M/N/O P. 64y OFF/ON*P. 64EDITRAW DATA EDITP. 65JPEG EDITBLACK & WH

104 ENInformation9Setup menuTab Function SettingRef. pageX k P. 8CF/xD CF*/xD P. 101FILE NAME AUTO*/RESET P. 74s Lo -7 - 0* - Hi +7 P. 75W*1P. 76VIDEO

EN 105Information9Functions that can be set by shooting modeFunctionAUTOP A S Mi l &j /gAperture value k 3 k 3 kShutter speed k 3 kBulb shooting k

106 ENInformation9FunctionAUTOP A S Mi l &j /gAUTO POP UP 3AEL/AFL 3 kAEL/AFL MEMO 3 kAELMetering 3 k7 FUNCTION 3 kFRAME ASSIST 33(Cannot be selec

EN 107Information9The file size in the table is approximate.List of record modesRecord mode Number of pixels Compression File formatFile size(MB)RAW36

108 ENInformation9CameraNames of partsLCD monitorgP. 114Viewfinder gP. 110S (Erase) buttongP. 68INFO (Information display) button gP. 63MENU buttongP.

EN 109Information9Hot shoe gP. 41Shutter buttongP. 10Mode dial gP. 17Self-timer/Remote control lamp/Remote control receiver gP. 43, 44MirrorLens relea

EN 11Basic guideTaking a picture while viewing the monitorIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, o

110 ENInformation9Viewfinder indicationsNo. Items Indication examples Ref. page1 AF frame P. 35, 472 Aperture value P. 30 - 333 Shutter speed P. 30 -

EN 111Information9Control panel screenNo. Items Indication examples Ref. page1 Battery check (ready for use), (charging required)k2 Shutter speed 1/2

112 ENInformation920Flash mode H P. 39Flash intensity control # +2.0 P. 40Metering mode e, 4, n P. 52AF mode S-AF P. 47AF frame P P. 47Sequential shoo

EN 113Information9LCD monitor indications (during live view)No. Items Indication examples Ref. page1 Battery check (ready for use), (charging requi

114 ENInformation9LCD monitor indications (during playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO (information display) button. g “Informat

EN 115Information9A (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is

116 ENInformation9Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light MeteringThis determines the exposure by splitting the image into 49 areas and metering

EN 117Information9PixelsA pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.RAWRe

118 ENInformation9 Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Sys

EN 119Information9 Exposure controlMetering system : TTL full-aperture metering system(1) Digital ESP metering(2) Center weighted averaging metering(

12 ENBasic guidePlaying back imagesPressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken.Close-up playbackEach time you rotate the control

120 ENInformation9BLS-1 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. : PS-BLS1Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage : DC 7.2 VNominal capacit

EN 121Interchangeable lenses1010 Interchangeable lensesUsable lensesSelect the lens that you want to shoot with.Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four

122 ENInterchangeable lenses10• Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject.• For 17.5-45 mm lens, the lens hood is not provided. Main Specification

EN 123Interchangeable lenses10 Storage Precautions• Clean and keep the lens after use. Remove dust and dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower

124 ENOthers1111 OthersRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for fut

EN 125Others11WARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.

126 ENOthers11• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.• Do not use a bat

EN 127Others11• 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 the l

128 ENOthers11Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery ChargerWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated recharg

EN 129Others11(a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sectio

EN 13How to use the mode dial ...17Easy shooting mo

130 ENSymbolsF (Exposure compensation) ...53W (Language selection) ...760 (Protect) ...

EN 131ISO ...54JJPEG editing ...

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14 ENSuper FP flash ...42Using commercially availabl

EN 15Single-frame erase...68All-frame erase...

16 ENTo increase the number of languages... 88Transferring images to y

EN 17Mastering the E-41011 Mastering the E-410The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Easy shooting mo

18 ENMastering the E-4101How to make function settingsThere are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.• Setting while looking at

EN 19Mastering the E-4101Functions on the control panel screenThe functions that can be set on the basic display and detailed display vary.3: Can be s

2 ENStructure of this manualThis section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for sh

20 ENMastering the E-41012 Turn the control dial to change the setting.• Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the cont

EN 21Mastering the E-41012 Use p to set a function.Types of tabsW Sets shooting functions.X Sets shooting functions.q Sets playback functions.Y Custom

22 ENMastering the E-4101It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged

EN 23Mastering the E-4101Enlarged display operationIt is possible to enlarge the subject 7 or 10 times for display. Enlarging the image during MF make

24 ENImproving your shooting skills k Shooting guides22Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guidesTake pictures frequently to familiarize yoursel

EN 25Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Color: White balanceThere are other sources of lighting like tungsten light and fluorescent ligh

26 ENImproving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Using white balanceThe color of water is different depending on whether it is a lake surrounded

EN 27Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Using exposure compensationWhen shooting a picture with background, select a background that wil

28 ENImproving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Taking night scene picturesThere are different types of night scenes, ranging from the afterglow

EN 29Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions33 Shooting functionsWhen you select a mode to suit the shooting situa

EN 3Basic guideBasic guideThread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2).Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3)

30 ENShooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automati

EN 31Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the apert

32 ENShooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shut

EN 33Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can ch

34 ENShooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3Noise in imagesDuring shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appe

EN 35Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the su

36 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV]Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0Number of frames: 3MENU[X]

EN 37Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3Flash modeThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and

38 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash

EN 39Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3ISO sensitivityFlash modes available in different exposure modes*1When the flash is set to the Su

4 ENBasic guide2 Loading the battery• Close the battery compartment cover until a click is heard.Unloading the batteryPress the battery lock to unlock

40 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3Using the built-in flashIf you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent

EN 41Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3External electronic flashes (optional)In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, yo

42 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3Super FP flashSuper FP flash is available with the FL-50 or FL-36. Use the Super FP flash where n

EN 43Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3Setting the functions</Y/jControl dialip: j/</Yi• When settings are made with the </Y

44 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3Press the shutter button all the way.• A picture is taken.• When Y12s is selected:First, the self

EN 45Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3Transmitted signal effective areaPoint the remote control at the remote control receiver of the c

46 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (p

EN 47Shooting functions k Focusing functions3Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and sel

48 ENShooting functions k Focusing functions3Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.• When the subject is in focus and locked,

EN 49Shooting functions k Focusing functions3Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually

EN 5Basic guide1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens2 Attaching a lens to the camera• Align the lens attachment mark (r

50 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that’s best for you

EN 51Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3How to select the record modeip: DiMENU[W][D][HQ]/[SQ]/[RAW+SHQ]/[RAW+HQ]/[RAW+SQ]/[RAW]/[SHQ]

52 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averagin

EN 53Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure va

54 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want

EN 55Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3Auto white balanceThis function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adj

56 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3MENU[W][WB] TIPSWhen subjects that are not white appear white:J In the auto WB setting, if ther

EN 57Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color33 Use p to select the color direction. R-B RedkBlueG-M GreenkMagenta• You can set both color direc

58 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameter

EN 59Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from two other gradation settings.HI

6 ENBasic guideOpen the card cover and insert the cardRemoving the card• Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.Loading the

60 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3You can select the noise processing level. Use [STANDARD] for general use. [HIGH] is recommended d

EN 61Playback functions44 Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions,

62 ENPlayback functions4This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a n

EN 63Playback functions4This allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

64 ENPlayback functions4This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starti

EN 65Playback functions4Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect

66 ENPlayback functions41 MENU[q][EDIT]2 Use bd to select images you want to view. Press the i button.• The camera recognizes the image data format.

EN 67Playback functions4Copying selected frames1 Display the images you want to copy and press the i button.• The selected images will be shown with r

68 ENPlayback functions42 Press p to display the next images you want to protect and press the i button.3 After you have selected the images to protec

EN 69Playback functions4All-frame erase1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP]2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press i. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press i. •

EN 7Basic guideDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrat

70 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera55Customizing the settings/functions of your cameraNormally, current camera settings (including

EN 71Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5Functions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING & functions that reset to factory

72 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5You can use the AEL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter bu

EN 73Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5AEL meteringSets the metering mode for when pressing the AEL (AE lock) button to lock the expos

74 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5Live view boostDuring live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation

EN 75Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5Rec view k Checking the picture immediately after shootingThis allows you to display the pictur

76 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5USB modeYou can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cabl

EN 77Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5HI (Underwater mode)It is possible to switch [J] (SPORT) and [U] (NIGHT+PORTRAIT) on the mode d

78 ENPrinting66PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with t

EN 79Printing64 Press the i button when you have finished.• The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears.5 Use i to select the date and time f

8 ENBasic guideDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time infor

80 ENPrinting6Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture2 Select [<] and press the i button.3 Select [KEEP] and press the i button

EN 81Printing6Connecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1 Turn the printer

82 ENPrinting6Custom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The

EN 83Printing6Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservat

84 ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software77Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily t

EN 85Using the OLYMPUS Master software7Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the com

86 ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software7 Windows1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Mas

EN 87Using the OLYMPUS Master software7Disconnecting the camera from your computer1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking.2 Prepare

88 ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software71 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view.• The selected album im

EN 89Using the OLYMPUS Master software710After the download procedure the camera display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off.

EN 9Basic guide6 Use ac to select the date format7 Press the i button8 Press the MENU button to exita cY/M/Dis0013_e_00_unified.book Page 9 Monda

90 ENGetting to know your camera better88 Getting to know your camera betterTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when

EN 91Getting to know your camera better8Other things instead of the subject are focused on the respective AF frames•Set P (AF frame selection) to R an

92 ENGetting to know your camera better8Set g (Scene mode) to [q] (DIS MODE)• As the ISO sensitivity increases automatically, you can hand hold the ca

EN 93Getting to know your camera better8Taking pictures of a subject against backlightIf the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exp

94 ENGetting to know your camera better8Functions that cannot be selected from menusSome items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arr

EN 95Getting to know your camera better8Playback tipsUnderstanding the settings and other information of pictures takenPlay back a picture, and press

96 ENGetting to know your camera better8When error messages are displayedViewfinder indicationsMonitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionNorm

EN 97Getting to know your camera better8No indicationInternal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use.Extended use o

98 ENGetting to know your camera better8Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning

EN 99Getting to know your camera better8Cleaning mode k Removing dustIf dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the pic