Olympus E-620 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in China VS986302z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read

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

100ENCustomizing your camera8U DISP/PCVIDEO OUTYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.You will need to set this when you

101EN8Customizing your camera[<EASY]Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly with

102ENCustomizing your camera8ISO-AUTO SETYou can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO].[HIGH LIMIT]This sets the upper

103EN8Customizing your cameraX K/a/COLOR/WBNOISE REDUCT.This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night s

104ENCustomizing your camera8SHADING COMP.In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compens

105EN8Customizing your cameraY RECORD/ERASEQUICK ERASEYou can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button.[OFF] When the D bu

106ENCustomizing your camera8dpi SETTINGYou can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the card with the imag

107EN8Customizing your camerax Notes• Depending on the adjustment made, the lens may not focus toward the ) or near side.• When using a teleconverter,

108ENCustomizing your camera8EXPOSURE SHIFTYou can adjust the default value for optimal exposure for each metering mode according to your preference.

109EN9Printing9 PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with

11ENPreparations for shootingBasic guidePreparing the battery231123BLS-1 Lithium ion batteryAC wall outletBCS-1 Lithium ion chargerAC cableBattery loc

110ENPrinting93 Press hi to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press fg to set the number of prints. • To set print rese

111EN9PrintingResetting the print reservation dataYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.1 MENU[q][<]Res

112ENPrinting9Connecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1 Turn the printer

113EN9PrintingCustom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The

114ENPrinting9Setting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the

115EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master software10 Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easil

116EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareConnect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the co

117EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareWindows1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.Macintosh1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master

118EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master software2 Prepare to remove the USB cable.Windows1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon .2)

119EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareYour camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camer

12ENAttaching a lens to the camera211234321Body capLens capAlignment mark (Red)Lens release button1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear c

120EN11Shooting tips and maintenance11 Shooting tips and maintenanceThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully

121EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceSubjects that are difficult to focus onIt may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.In

122EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceError codesViewfinder indicationsMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNormal indicationNO CARDThe car

123EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceNo indicationmExtended use of live view or sequential shooting has increased the internal temperature of the camer

124EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the c

125EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning mode k Removing dustIf dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture

126EN12Information12 InformationUsable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Pic

127EN12Informationz Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1).Other batteries cannot be used.z The camera’s power consumption varies widely w

128EN12InformationSelect the lens that you want to shoot with.Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used,

129EN12InformationZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread3 Zoom ring4 Focus ring5 Mount index6 Ele

13ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideLoading the card212133CompactFlash/MicrodriveOpen the card cover (1, 2).Insert the card until it is locked int

130EN12Information Main SpecificationsCan be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustment when EX-

131EN12InformationIn the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the s

132EN12InformationIf the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on

133EN12InformationFlash modes that can be set by shooting modeShooting modeViewfinder indicationsSuper control panel indicationsFlash modeFlash timing

134EN12Information*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light

135EN12InformationThe file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio.x Notes• The number of remaining pictures may change acc

136EN12InformationFunctions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset SettingFunctionMy Mode registrationCustom reset setting registrationF

137EN12Information9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered.* Includes anti-shock.Shooting MenuMenu directoryTab Function Setting Ref. pageCARD SE

138EN12InformationPlayback MenuSetup MenuCustom MenuTab Function Setting Ref. pageqm K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 86y OFF/ON*P. 86EDITRAW/JPEGRAW DATA EDITP. 87JP

139EN12InformationcS BUTTON/DIAL P. 96DIAL FUNCTIONP%*/FP. 96AFNo.*/FSSHUTTER*/FMSHUTTER*/FNo.DIAL DIRECTION DIAL1*/DIAL2 P. 96AEL/AFLS-AF*mode1*/mode

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

140EN12InformationcV EXP/e/ISO P. 101EV STEP 1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV P. 101METERINGe*ESP + AF/ESP*P. 48J55HI5SHAELMetering AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH P. 101ISO AUTO*/

141EN12InformationcY RECORD/ERASE P. 105QUICK ERASE OFF*/ON P. 105RAW+JPEG ERASE JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG*P. 105FILE NAME AUTO*/RESET P. 105PRIORITY SET NO*/

142EN12Information Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Sys

143EN12Information Exposure controlMetering system : TTL full-aperture metering system(1) Digital ESP metering(2) Center weighted averaging metering(

144EN12InformationBLS-1 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. : PS-BLS1Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage : DC 7.2 VNominal capacit

145EN12InformationRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future r

146EN12InformationWARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children,

147EN12Information• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.• Do not use a

148EN12Information• 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

149EN12InformationWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera.Usin

15ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideSetting the date/timeENG.Ws’--.--.----:--SETBACKOFF5SECcMENU DISPLAYFIRMWAREREC VIEWj±0 k±0Date and time infor

150EN12InformationProvisions of warranty1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written

151ENSymbolsA ...99CU/HI ...108j/</Y ...

152ENDDate/time setting X ...15DIAL DIRECTION ...96DIAL FUNCTION ...

153ENPPAL ...100PALE&LIGHT COLOR l ...5PANORAMA s ...

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INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in China VS986302z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read

16ENShooting250 F5.62009. 03.16AFargeNormalOFFAUTOShutter 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, flash, and the white

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

19ENBasic operationsBasic guideBasic operationsThere are three ways to operate this camera.Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20You ca

2ENCameraHot shoe gP. 79Mode dial gP. 4Mirror gP. 36Lens release button gP. 12Lens attachment mark gP. 12Mount(Attach the lens after removing the body

20ENUsing the direct buttons to operate the cameraSELECT SET1 Press the button for the function you want to set• The direct menu is displayed.e.g.) Se

21ENBasic operationsBasic guideSetting while looking at the super control panel1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel• Press the I

22ENSetting on the menu1 Press the MENU button to display the menu3 Use fg to select a function and i to go to the setting screen2 Use fg to select a

23ENBasic operationsBasic guide1 Press the MENU button to display the menu2 Use fg to select the [d] tab, then press i3 Use fg to select [c MENU DISPL

24ENTable of ContentsNames of parts and functions...2Camera ...

25ENProgram shooting ...43Aperture priority shoot

26ENWB bracketing ...71Picture mode ...

27ENR AF/MF ...95LIVE VIEW AF MODE..

28ENW # CUSTOM...102#X-SYNC...

29ENFlowchart ...115Using the provided

3ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 37Viewfinder gP. 6D (Erase) button gP. 92INFO (Information display) button gP. 21, 40,

30ENQuick referenceShootingTaking pictures with automatic settingsSet the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4Correct focus cannot be obt

31ENIncreasing the number of pictures that can be takenReduce the pixel count and compression rate settings.P. 66, P. 104You can insert two types of c

32ENTaking pictures with the correct colorSet the white balance according to the light source. You can also make fine changes to the settings.P. 68Wit

33ENPlaybackDisplaying the image after the picture is takenSet [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds that the image is displayed.P. 93Displayi

34ENIndications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. S

35EN1Using live view1 Using live viewIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the

36EN1Using live viewThe live view mechanismDuring live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live

37EN1Using 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

38EN1Using live viewAF operation during live view[IMAGER AF]When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device.[AF

39EN1Using live view• In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97)• After settin

4ENMode dialThe mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject.• For more advanced shooting and greater creative c

40EN1Using live viewTo use [IMAGE ASPECT] when taking pictures using the viewfinder:j Set [ASPECT SHOOTING] to [ALL]. g“ASPECT SHOOTING” (P. 104)To ch

41EN1Using 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

42EN1Using live viewYou can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join images wh

43EN2Exposure2 ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.Set the mode dia

44EN2ExposureThe camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease th

45EN2ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the

46EN2ExposureAllows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the e

47EN2ExposureThe picture looks blurred:j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed.j When the shutter

48EN2ExposureThere are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot meterin

49EN2ExposureIn some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In

5ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guide1 Set the mode dial to g.• The art filter menu is displayed. Press i to display the scene menu.2 Use fg to s

50EN2ExposureThe metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from t

51EN2ExposureCompensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0• The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 101)Number of frames: 3

52EN2ExposureThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However

53EN2ExposureThe camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with dif

54EN2Exposurex Notes• When multiple exposure is set, [SLEEP] is set to [OFF] automatically.• RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for t

55EN3Focusing and shooting functions3 Focusing and shooting functionsThe three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.You can t

56EN3Focusing and shooting functionsC-AF (continuous AF)The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject

57EN3Focusing and shooting functionsSimultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway

58EN3Focusing and shooting functions• When M is set, you can select the AF target with p.Selecting the AF target mode and positionSelect the AF target

59EN3Focusing and shooting functionsRegistering an AF target modeYou can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target.

6ENViewfinderAF target gP. 57Super FP flash gP. 80Metering mode gP. 48Aperture value gP. 43-46Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46Number of storable sequential

60EN3Focusing 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

61EN3Focusing and shooting functionsSingle-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).Sequent

62EN3Focusing and shooting functionsThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after eit

63EN3Focusing and shooting functionsMount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and p

64EN3Focusing and shooting functionsBulb shooting with the remote controlSet the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB].g“Bulb shooting”

65EN3Focusing and shooting functionsx Notes• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter s

66EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture mode4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures.

67EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSelecting the record modeJPEGFor JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and

68EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeColor reproduction differs depending on light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lig

69EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting the auto/preset/custom white balanceYou can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropr

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

70EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeAdjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)Depending on the original WB conditions, t

71EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThree images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically

72EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters s

73EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeIn addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings.[HIGH K

74EN5Flash shooting5 Flash shootingThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flas

75EN5Flash shootingSlow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash tim

76EN5Flash shootingManual 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

77EN5Flash shootingIf you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the fl

78EN5Flash shootingSetting displayx Notes• This does not work during manual flash.• This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic f

79EN5Flash 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

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.

80EN5Flash shootingx 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

81EN5Flash shooting4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group.5 Select a flash mode.• Red-eye reduction fla

82ENPlayback functions66 Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions, f

83EN6Playback functionsYou can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you wa

84EN6Playback 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

85EN6Playback functionsThis allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

86EN6Playback functionsThis function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one-by-one for about 5 seconds startin

87EN6Playback functionsUse the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect

88EN6Playback functionsEditing images recorded in JPEG data format[SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject.[REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye pheno

89EN6Playback functionsUp to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the r

9ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor (Playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 8

90EN6Playback functionsThis function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if

91EN6Playback functionsProtect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.Sing

92EN6Playback functionsLets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame e

93EN7Setup functions7 Setup functionsUse the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the men

94ENSetup functions7FIRMWAREYour product’s firmware version will be displayed.When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you wan

95EN8Customizing your camera8 Customizing your cameraUse the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. The Custom Menu has 9 tabs (R toZ) that

96ENCustomizing your camera8BULB FOCUSINGYou can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF.[ON] During exposure, you can

97EN8Customizing your cameraAEL/AFLYou can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button.Select the

98ENCustomizing your camera8[V]Press the < button to acquire the WB value.g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70)[P HOME]Press the < butt

99EN8Customizing your cameraAYou can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select [ON], the AEL/AFL button will fun