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Thank you for purchasing the Camedia E-10. To ensure years of reliable and enjoyable service, please read this instruction manual carefully and use the camera safely. Store this instruction manual in a safe location where you can find it for future use. Copyright © Copyright 2000. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. IMPORTANT NOTICES Legal and other notices • The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice.
Features, How to Use This Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ○Caring ○ ○ ○ ○for ○ Your ○ ○ ○ Camera, ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Important ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Parts ○ ○ ○ ○and ○ ○ Names ○ ○ ○ ○ Read This First! ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up the camera and take some pictures. You can start taking pictures right away, even if you are a beginner, using zoom, macro mode for close-ups, flash shooting, etc.
CAMEDIA E-10 Features Here is a quick summary of this camera’s most exciting features for professional photographers, publishers, advertisers, or anyone experienced with an SLR camera who wants to make the transition to a digital camera. High Quality Images • High Quality CCD with approximately 4 million elements. • 4x zoom with f/2.0~f/2.4 ED lens, aspherical lens, fully multi-coated lenses. Reliable reproduction of beautiful, natural color.
How to Use This Manual The sample page below shows you how the use this manual. Procedures Follow the numbered procedures. The numbers in the illustrations on the left correspond to the step numbers on the right. Setting Tables Initial settings (defaults) are indicated in bold. Arrow pad Press the black pointer. If more than one pointer is marked in black, press either pointer. OFF ON A (Aperture priority mode) Allows you to set the aperture value (camera selects the shutter speed).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use. We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important photographs. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
14.Foreign Objects, Spillage - To avoid personal injury from fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage. 15.Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high voltage points. 16.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS (continued) 5. Never heat batteries or incinerate them. 6. Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle. 7. If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. WARNING 1. Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water. 2.
2. To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun, or any other extremely bright light source. 3. To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera in near flammable or explosive gases. 4. Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS (continued) • When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and extra batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at ambient temperature. • Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could prevent them from operating. Before loading batteries, wipe the terminals with a dry, clean cloth.
Caring for Your Camera Lens • Purchase a standard camera lens blow brush and use it to keep the lens clean. • To remove more difficult dust or foreign matter, use only a cleaning cloth or paper intended for use with camera lenses to prevent scratching the lens. • When the camera is not in use, cover the lens with the lens cover to protect it from scratches or other accidental damage. Monitor • Use only a cleaning cloth or paper intended for LCDs to clean the monitor.
Contents CAMEDIA E-10 Features ................................................................................................... 2 How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS ............................................................................ 4 Caring for Your Camera ......................................................................................................
Shooting a Subject Against a Night Scene Background (Slow Synchronization) ....... 61 Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks ................................................................................ 62 Taking Pictures: Distance and Focus ............................................................. 63 Using Autofocus (AF) ................................................................................................. 64 Using Manual Focus (MF) ...............................................................
Contents (continued) Using Time-Lapse Photography ......................................................................... 118 .......................................................... 121 Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures Selecting the Shutter Sound Type and Volume .................................................. 122 Setting the Warning Sound ................................................................................. 124 Setting the Rec View Time .....................................
Appendix 3: Image File Compatibility ....................................................................... 181 Appendix 4: Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 182 Appendix 5: Camera Error Messages ...................................................................... 189 Glossary of Selected Terms .......................................................................... 191 Index ............................................................
Important Parts and Names Metering mode button* ➝ 78 Drive button* ➝ 112, 113, 114 Flash mode button* ➝ 86 Record mode button* ➝ 103 Control panel Remote cable jack➝ 116 Built-in flash ➝ 44, 85 Hot shoe ➝ 95 16 Sub dial ➝ See “Main dial and Sub dial” below.
Monitor button ➝ 37 Press to switch monitor off/on. In P, A, S, or M mode press twice rapidly to enter playback mode, press again to leave playback mode. Menu button ➝ 174 Press to open menu in the monitor. Monitor lock/release button ➝ 37 Allows you to raise monitor and change angle of view. Erase button ➝ 51 Protect button ➝ 50 INFO button* ➝ 17, 68, 138 When the histogram is set to display, press to switch the histogram display on/off.
Important Parts and Names (continued) Control panel Flash control ➝ 44, 85 Only (No Flash) is displayed when flash is not in use. Nothing displayed for Auto flash mode.
Viewfinder AF target mark ➝ 36 Position this mark on the subject that you want to focus. Metering mode ➝ 78 Center weighted averaging metering Spot metering Nothing displayed for digital ESP metering. Spot metering area ➝ 78 Indicates the area employed for spot metering when camera is in spot metering mode . Exposure compensation/ Exposure level In the P, A, S modes displays exposure compensation value.
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Getting Started After you remove the camera from the box, first make sure that you have everything, then attach the camera strap and install the batteries provided with the camera. In this chapter, you will learn how to install optional batteries not provided with the camera and how to connect and use the optional AC adapter which allows you to power the camera with house current.
Box Contents: Make Sure You Have Everything As you remove each item from the box, check it against the items described below to make sure that you have everything. If any item is missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the camera.
Attaching the Camera Strap 1 Attach the carrying strap to both sides of the camera. 1 2 1 3 4 2 Frame 5 Slide the end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. As shown in the illustration, slide the end of the strap through the sleeve and frame on the strap. Slide the sleeve up to the eyelet. Pull the strap tight around the frame and make sure that it does not slip. Repeat this procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other side of the camera.
Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter The following five types of batteries can be used with this camera, or you can use the optional AC adapter to connect the camera to a household power outlet.
Inserting the lithium battery pack (CR-V3) 1 Two lithium battery packs are required. Caution ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The lithium battery pack CR-V3 cannot be recharged. 1 Power switch OFF ON Make sure the white line on the power switch is at the OFF position. If the power switch is set to ON, move it to the OFF position. OFF ON Power is OFF. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Power is ON. 2 1 Make sure that the card access lamp is off.
Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter (continued) 4 4 Remove the battery holder. Battery holder 5 6 Do not remove the seal. 5 Insert a battery into the battery holder as shown in the illustration. Gently press down on the battery in the direction of the arrow until you hear it lock in place. If you accidentally insert the battery reversed, you will not be able to fully insert it. In this case, remove it and insert it correctly. If insulation seal is attached, peel it off.
Inserting AA Ni-MH (sold separately), Alkaline, or Ni-Cd Make sure all the batteries in the set are the same type. Before inserting Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries, make sure that they are fully charged. 1 1 Insert the batteries as described in the previous section for lithium battery packs (CR-V3). (➞ 23) Insert the batteries into the battery case with the polarity of each battery aligned correctly as shown in the illustration.
Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter (continued) Inserting the optional lithium polymer battery (B-10LPB) The rechargeable lithium polymer battery (sold separately) can power the camera for long periods. The lithium polymer battery is inserted into a power battery holder (B-HLD10) (sold separately) attached to the camera. For more details about installing and using the lithium polymer battery, refer to the lithium polymer battery and power battery holder instructions.
Using the AC adapter (sold separately) 1 The optional AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a household power outlet. OFF ON 1 1 Make sure the white line on the power switch is at the OFF position. If the power switch is set to ON, move it to the OFF position. 4 3 Power outlet 2 2 DC IN jack AC adapter power cord plug 3 AC adapter 4 Make sure that the card access lamp is off. Plug the AC adapter power cord into a power outlet.
Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter (continued) • If a malfunction occurs If you notice that the AC adapter body or power cord is extremely hot, or if you notice any unusual odors or smoke around the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source immediately. Contact your dealer or an Olympus service center for assistance. Frequently inspect the AC adapter power cord.
Taking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics) In this chapter you will learn how to insert a memory card, take a picture, and view the picture. This chapter describes only the basic procedures for taking and viewing pictures. For more details about camera operation, refer to the later chapters.
Inserting a Memory Card The SmartMedia and CompactFlash card store pictures that you take with the camera. Throughout these instructions, both the SmartMedia and CompactFlash card are simply referred to as cards. Both cards can be installed together, or either card one at a time. However, at least one card must be inserted in order to operate the camera. Caution ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • A memory card is a delicate, precision device. Handle it carefully.
3 Insert the card. • SmartMedia card Taking care not to touch the electrical contacts, hold the SmartMedia card with the notched corner down, and then insert it into the slot closest to you. Push the card completely into the slot. To avoid damaging the electrical contacts, make sure that you do not insert the SmartMedia card into the CompactFlash card slot. To remove the SmartMedia card, see the instructions below.
Setting the Shooting Mode and Switching the Camera On Switch the camera on. 1 If the lens cap is attached, remove it. Press the latches inward and pull the cap off. 2 1 3 2 Turn the mode dial to align P (Program mode) with the mark. Move the power switch and make sure the white line on the power switch is at the ON position. When the camera is switched on, the battery check and number of storable pictures are displayed in the control panel.
Checking the Battery In this section we provide a general explanation of how to read and understand the battery check display. When the battery check shows that the batteries are low, replace the batteries with fresh batteries, or recharge the Ni-MH, Ni-Cd batteries or the lithium polymer battery. Before taking a trip, or before an important shooting session, always check the battery capacity.
Checking the Number of Storable Pictures When you switch the camera on, the number of storable pictures is displayed in the control panel. If you see the number 12, for example, this means approximately 12 more pictures can be taken and stored on the memory card.
When the Number of Storable Pictures Is Not Displayed 0 and blinking in the control panel? The card is full and can no longer store pictures, so do one of the following: • If a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card are both installed, select the other card. (➞ 121) • Delete unneeded images from the full card. (➞ 51) • Switching to a smaller file size. (➞ 103) • Remove the full card and install a new or empty card.
Holding the Camera In this section you will learn how to hold the camera when shooting pictures. Framing a picture with the viewfinder Diopter adjustment ring AF target mark 1 Look at the AF target mark in the viewfinder. If the AF target mark is blurry or otherwise difficult to see, turn the diopter adjustment ring as shown in the illustration until the AF target mark is sharp and clear. Viewfinder Holding the Camera Adjust the viewfinder display for your own eyesight. 2 Grip the camera.
Framing a picture with the monitor 1 2 Eyepiece shutter lever OP 1 Press the monitor button 2 . You can see the same view in the monitor and the viewfinder. (However, framing pictures through the monitor consumes more battery power than when using the viewfinder.) EN 2 3 OP EN 3 To prevent light from behind the camera entering the viewfinder, lower the eyepiece shutter lever. Move the monitor lock/release button to the left (see illustration).
Pushing the Shutter Button Grasp the grip on the camera firmly and use the flat of your finger (not your fingertip) to press the shutter button gently. Applying too much pressure could cause camera shake and spoil your shot by blurring the image. The shutter is released in two steps, first with a half-press and second with a full-press. Half-press (gently pressing the button down half-way) Full-press (after half-pressing, gently press down all the way.) A half-press does not release the shutter.
1 Half-press Lights and emits a small beep when subject in focus. Blinks when subject is not in focus. Neither lights nor blinks when camera is in the manual focusing mode. The camera emits a small beep and the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder lights green when the subject is completely in focus. Keep the button pressed halfway and go to Step 2. If the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder blinks, the subject is not completely focused.
If You Cannot Take a Picture Message displayed in the viewfinder? If you see Card 0 blinking in the viewfinder The memory card is full and you cannot continue taking pictures with the card. In order to continue shooting with the card, you will have to remove some pictures from the card. • Deleting Single Pictures (➞ 51) • Transferring Pictures to a Computer (➞ 167) • Deleting All Images (➞ 150) Viewfinder Control panel If you see Card blinking in the viewfinder, refer to the error message summary.
The AF correct mark in lower left corner of viewfinder is blinking, or the picture is out of focus Make sure that the focus mode switch on the left side of the camera is set to AF, and then select a shooting mode that uses autofocusing. (➞ 32) While the camera is set for autofocus, half-pressing the shutter button should automatically set the correct focus and exposure for the picture.
Enlarging the Subject (Zoom and Macro) By moving the zoom ring you can enlarge or reduce the size of the subject in the viewfinder. Twist the zoom ring to the left to enlarge the size of the subject (T: telephoto), or turn it to the right to reduce the size of the subject (W: wide-angle). Zoom ring Zoom up (TELE) Zoom down (WIDE) Autofocus and close-up shots (Macro) You can take close-up shots within 60 cm (approx. 23.5 in.) from the camera.
Shooting distance and range With the widest angle setting, you can approach up to 20 cm (approx. 8 in.) and shoot a subject about the size of a business card (approx. 76 x 57 mm) (3 x 2.3 in.). 2 Zoom Shooting Range Shooting Area Width x Height (Reference Values) WIDE Limit 60 cm (23.5 in.) 20 cm (8 in.) 629 x 465 mm (25 x 18.6 in.) 234 x 172 mm (9.4 x 6.9 in.) TELE Limit 60 cm (23.5 in.) 20 cm (8 in.) 176 x 132 mm (7 x 5.3 in.) 76 x 57 mm (3 x 2.3 in.
Using the Built-in Flash If the incident light on the subject is too low, when you half-press the shutter button you will see the low light warning blinking intermittently in the lower left part of the to raise the built-in flash. Now the viewfinder. If this occurs, press the flash button flash will fire when you take the picture. You can also use the flash to illuminate a dark subject positioned in front of strong backlighting.
Flash working range ISO AUTO 80 160 320 Max. WIDE (WIDE Limit) 0.6 (2 ft.)~8.9 m (29.4 ft.) 0.6 (2 ft.)~6.3 m (20.8 ft.) 0.9*1 (3 ft.)~8.9 m (29.4 ft.) 1.3*1 (4.3 ft.)~12.5 m (41.3 ft.) Max. TELE (TELE Limit) 0.5 (1.7 ft.)~7.4 m (24.4 ft.) 0.5 (1.7 ft.)~5.2 m (17.2 ft.) 0.7*2 (2.3 ft.)~7.4 m (24.4 ft.) 1.0*2 (3.3 ft.)~10.4 m (34.3 ft.) 2 *1 Range starts at 0.6 m (2 ft.) if you set the camera to the A (Aperture Priority) mode and stop the aperture size down to 6.3 or higher. *2 Range starts at 0.5 m (1.
Viewing Pictures (Playback) In this section, you will learn how to view the pictures that you have taken. You can view the pictures that you have taken one by one. You can enlarge the singleimage display, or even display several images at once with the index display. 1 OFF ON . The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. If you leave the mode dial set to P, A, S, or M, you can also rapidly press the monitor button twice.
To 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 order to resume shooting, set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. • When mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. You can just press the shutter button to take a picture. Press the monitor button and wait for the monitor display to go off.
Viewing Pictures (Playback) (continued) With the mode dial set to playback , use the main dial or sub dial to enlarge the image, or switch to the index display and display several images at one time in the monitor. 1 Frame Display Index Display This feature is convenient when you want to browse the pictures stored on the selected card when you need to find a particular picture.
Index display Set the mode dial to playback , and then turn the main dial to the index mark (or turn the sub dial counterclockwise) to display several images at one time in the monitor. 1 1 Displays previous index The monitor is divided into sections and displays 4 images. The position of the green highlight shows the currently selected image. If you continue to turn either dial in the same direction, you can display 9 and then 16 frames.
Protecting Pictures After you protect a picture, it is protected from accidental erasure from the memory card. After protected images are copied to a computer, they are stored as read-only files but are not protected from accidental erasure. 1 If you are using the index display, press the pointers on the arrow pad to move the green highlight to the image that you want to protect. 1 2 2 Monitor Enter the playback mode and display the picture that you want to protect. (➞ 46) Press the protect button .
Deleting Single Pictures You can delete one by one pictures that you do not want to keep. Deleting unneeded pictures creates more space on the selected card and increases the number of pictures that you can store on the card. 1 If you are using the index display, press the pointers on the arrow pad to move the green highlight to the image that you want to delete. 1 2 2 Enter the playback mode and display the picture that you want to delete. (➞ 46) Press the erase button .
Switching the Camera Off Always switch the camera off immediately after every shooting session. If you leave the camera on while it is not being used, it will automatically enter the sleep mode and then automatically switch itself off after one hour. (➞ 128) Always switch the camera off before changing batteries or before storing the camera in a case or bag. 1 OFF ON Move the power switch to OFF. The camera switches off.
Shooting Techniques: General Introduction This chapter briefly introduces some basic techniques you can apply to different situations and shoot beautiful professional looking pictures to achieve the effects that you want, even if you have little experience using a camera. Portraits. You can vary the aperture setting to blur portrait background, adjust flash, and select a different metering mode to create artistic effects in portraits. Portraits (Backlit subjects).
Shooting Portraits (Focused Subject, Blurred Background) When you shoot a portrait, you can create the effect of the subject floating against a blurred background. In order to achieve the effect of a floating subject, open the aperture to take the picture. The smaller the aperture value, the shallower the depth of field which causes the background to blur. You can easily confirm the current aperture value by reading it in the viewfinder before you take a picture.
Shooting Portraits (Shooting Backlit Subjects) By lighting the subject from behind, you can add highlight to the hair. With this method you can take a picture of a sharply outlined subject in sparkling light. If the face of the subject appears dark, use exposure compensation and the flash to take the picture. Position the spot meter mark on the center of the subject’s face The camera can be set to adjust automatically for a backlit subject in order to attain the ideal exposure for the shot.
Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow (Daylight Synchro) Even with sufficient light on the subject (when the flash warning is not blinking in the viewfinder), you can set the flash to fire and reduce daylight shadows on the subject and take a beautiful picture. When the background is brighter than the subject, the subject could become dark or the background could wash out. When you see shadows on your subject in strong daylight, use the fill-in flash mode to reduce the shadows.
Shooting the Subject and Background Both in Focus Select a large aperture value to focus your subjects and the scenery in the background. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture priority mode) and then select a large aperture value by turning the main dial. Note • The number for the aperture value is inversely proportional to the aperture diameter. Selecting a large number (11 for example) decreases the diameter of the aperture, lengthens the depth of field, and brings the background into focus.
Shooting Moving Subjects When you shoot a moving subject like a runner or a moving vehicle, you can vary the shutter speed to achieve the desired effect. Action shot at fast shutter speed (1/500) Freeze action With a fast shutter speed, you can capture a momentary facial expression or freeze a subject in motion. Similarly, with a slow shutter speed you can achieve the effect a blurred motion.
Shooting Close-up For close-up shots, use the macro mode which allows you to bring the camera as close as 20 cm (8 in.) from the subject. For example, you could accurately capture the details of a flower’s petals, pistils, and stamens. To set the camera in the macro mode, press and hold down the macro button , turn the main dial or sub in the control dial until you see the macro mark panel, and then take the picture.
Shooting Night Scenes When shooting night scenes or other dark subjects, mount the camera on a tripod and select a slow shutter speed (1/2 sec. or more). Night scene shot with automatic exposure If you select any mode where the exposure is set automatically (P or A) and raise the built-in flash, the shutter speed cannot be set slower than 1/30 and you cannot achieve the correct exposure of a night scene. If you want to shoot a night scene, take the picture with the flash closed.
Shooting a Subject Against a Night Scene Background (Slow Synchronization) When you shoot a subject with a flash against a night background, you can use slow shutter speeds to achieve a variety of artistic effects. This technique is called slow synchronization. 3 Set the mode dial to P or A. and Press and hold down the flash mode button then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the in the control panel. In the slow synchronization mode, the shutter speed can be set for up to 2 seconds.
Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks By switching the white balance setting from Auto to a preset setting manually, you can enhance the beauty of colors in a sunset or a fireworks display. Sunset does not appear red when shot with white balance. In the Auto white balance mode, white is used as the base color for reference in reproducing the colors of sunsets and fireworks, so the colors in a sunset may not appear red and the colors in fireworks may not appear as beautiful.
Taking Pictures: Distance and Focus In this section you will learn how to use both focusing methods: autofocusing and manual focusing.
Using Autofocus (AF) When autofocusing operates, the camera focuses the subject automatically. When the subject is in focus, the AF correct mark in the viewfinder lights. 1 2 MF AF Set the focus mode switch to AF (autofocus), as shown by the arrow in the illustration on the left. Look through the viewfinder and point the camera to cover the subject with the AF target mark in the center of the viewfinder.
Focusing subjects not in the center of the viewfinder The camera focuses on the subject covered by the AF target mark in the viewfinder. When you need to focus on a subject that is not under the AF target mark in the center of the picture, point the camera and cover the subject with the AF target mark in the viewfinder, half-press the shutter button, and then while holding down the shutter button, compose the picture again. Half-pressing and holding down the shutter button locks the focus.
Using Autofocus (AF) (continued) Difficult to focus subjects The autofocus feature of this camera is effective for most subjects. However, subjects like the ones described below could be difficult to focus with the autofocus feature. If focusing with the CCD is not successful, after you half-press the shutter button, the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of the viewfinder blinks. You can still take a picture under this condition by full-pressing the shutter button.
Subject without vertical lines The camera cannot focus on a subject with only horizontal lines. Hold the camera vertically, half-press the shutter button, and then hold it down to lock the focus. Re-position the camera horizontally, compose the picture, and then full-press the shutter button to shoot the picture.
Using Manual Focus (MF) By setting the camera in the manual focus mode, you can focus the subject manually within the range 20 cm to ∞ (8 in. to ∞) by turning the manual focus ring. 2 Manual focus ring 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF (manual focus), as shown by the arrow in the illustration on the left. The manual focus mark MF appears in the upper right part of the control panel. 2 Turn the manual focus ring until you see the subject focused in the viewfinder or the monitor.
Taking Pictures: Brightness (Exposure) (Aperture and Shutter Speed) In this section we will show you how to adjust aperture and shutter speed to achieve the best exposure in your pictures for normal or special effects. The camera uses the aperture value and shutter speed to determine the brightness (exposure) of an image. The shutter speed determines the length of time that the shutter remains open.
Setting the Shooting Mode Select and set one of the four available shooting modes for the prevailing conditions or the effect that you want to create in your pictures. P (Program mode) The camera automatically selects the best aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject. You can get great results by just pressing the shutter button.
Aperture Values and Shutter Speeds Selected Automatically in the P Mode When the mode dial is set to P (Program mode) the camera automatically selects the aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject so you can take the picture without adjusting the exposure. 1 OFF ON 2 1 5 Set the mode dial to P (Program mode). Take the picture.
Setting the Aperture Value With the mode dial set to A (Aperture priority mode), you can select the aperture value for your shots. Because adjusting the physical size of the aperture determines the amount of light allowed to enter the camera through the lens, the aperture setting expresses the actual size of the aperture.
Large aperture 1 Small aperture 2 2 1 OFF ON Set the mode dial to A (Aperture priority mode). Turn the main dial or sub dial as shown in the illustration to change the aperture value. Turn the dial to adjust the aperture value in 1/3 steps. The aperture value you select is displayed in the viewfinder and the control panel. The range of aperture values available of selection is determined by the current zoom setting. 2 Aperture Range Small aperture Large aperture Max.WIDE 2.0∼11 Max.TELE 2.
Setting the Shutter Speed With the mode dial set to S (Shutter priority mode), you can set the shutter speed for the movement of the subject and take a picture. For example, if you take a picture of an athlete in motion you can freeze the subject for a sharp picture or show the subject moving through an arc of blurred movement for artistic effect. With a slow shutter speed you can also point the camera at a moving subject and move the camera to achieve the effect of blurred motion.
Slow 1 Fast 2 2 1 OFF ON Set the mode dial to S (Shutter priority mode). Turn the main dial or sub dial as shown in the illustration to select a shutter speed. For every movement of the dial, the shutter speed is changed in 1/3 step increments. You can select a shutter speed within the range 1/640~2 sec. The selected shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. 2 The aperture value blinks if the camera cannot set the required aperture size.
Selecting Aperture and Shutter Speed Manually With the mode dial set to M (Manual mode), you can manually select both the aperture and the shutter speed. In this shooting mode, you can also set the camera in the bulb mode for long exposures. However, please remember that bulb shutter release is limited to 30 seconds. Exposure will end and the shutter will release after 30 seconds if you hold down the shutter button longer than 30 seconds.
Exposure level Turning the main dial to the right increases the size of the aperture and moving it to the left decreases the size of the aperture. The selected exposure is displayed in the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and the control panel. A plus mark (+) means the picture is overexposed, a minus mark (−) means the picture is underexposed, and ±0 means the picture is correctly exposed.
Selecting the Metering Method Select the method to meter the brightness of the subject. Three metering methods are available: digital ESP metering, center weighted averaging metering, and spot metering. The camera is set for digital ESP metering when you purchased the camera. Digital ESP metering Meters the entire picture and reads not only the light but the brightness patterns as well to determine the correct exposure value.
Using Exposure Compensation With the mode dial set to P (Program mode), A (Aperture priority mode), or S (Shutter button to manually increase priority mode), you can press the exposure compensation or decrease the exposure automatically selected by the camera in order to create a darker or brighter image. If you want to shoot a white subject and make it bright, you can also use exposure compensation to capture the image just as it appears.
AE Lock Normally the camera automatically meters the focus and the exposure when you halfpress the shutter button and locks the AF (automatic focus) and AE (automatic exposure) button at the same time. However, you can lock the exposure by pressing the before pressing the shutter button. If you press the shutter button with the button depressed, only AF is performed and the exposure does not change.
Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures With the mode dial set to P (Program mode), A (Aperture priority mode), or S (Shutter priority mode), if you switch on autobracketing in the menu you can take three rapid multiple exposures of the same picture with different (bracketed) exposure settings. One shot will be taken at normal exposure, one shot at a lower exposure setting for a darker picture, and one shot at a higher setting for a brighter picture.
Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures 7 Press the button. This completes setting the camera for autobracketing. In the control panel, you will see BKT and the sequential mode mark displayed. This confirms that the camera is set for both autobracketing and shooting multiple exposures. (When shooting in the single-frame mode, hold down the drive button and turn the main dial or sub dial until you do not see the sequential mode mark displayed in the control panel.
Changing the ISO Setting The sensitivity can be adjusted with the ISO setting. This ISO setting is the equivalent of the ISO settings performed with traditional SLR cameras which employ film. Three ISO settings are available with this camera: 80, 160, and 320. Although you can increase the sensitivity by raising the ISO setting to take pictures of dark subjects, this could cause the pictures to appear grainy. To prevent poor exposure, we recommend leaving the ISO setting set for AUTO or 80.
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Taking Pictures: Using a Flash In this section you will learn how to use the built-in flash and external dedicated flash FL-40. The built-in and external flash can be used separately or together. We also describe the limitations on using other external flash units not designed exclusively for this camera. Use the built-in flash to take pictures of subjects in low incident light or dark subjects in strong backlight. To use the flash, you must first press the flash button to raise the built-in flash unit.
Selecting a Flash Mode The flash mode selection determines how the flash is fired to achieve various effects. Flash mode selections and features Auto Flash The camera automatically fires the flash at the appropriate intensity when shooting in dark conditions or against strong backlighting. In dark environments, the camera fires the flash as necessary to keep the shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less (since exposures longer than 1/30 sec. are likely to be spoiled by camera shake).
Fill-in Flash Use fill-in flash when you want the flash always to fire, regardless of the light conditions. For example, if the subject’s face appears dark in front of strong backlighting, if a tree or other large object is casting a shadow on the subject’s face, or when shooting under fluorescent or other artificial lighting to achieve the best color reproduction, you should use the fill-in flash mode. However, the flash could lose its effect when shooting a subject in extremely bright light.
Selecting a Flash Mode (continued) To select the flash mode, press and hold down the flash mode button and turn the main dial or sub dial. Turn the main dial or sub dial to the right to display the available settings in the order indicated by the arrow in the table below. (Turning either dial to the left displays the settings opposite the direction of the arrow in the table.
2 1 Press the flash button . The built-in flash opens. If the built-in flash is not raised, the flash mode remains set at OFF and cannot be changed. 2 1 3 Press and hold down the flash mode button , and then turn the main dial or the sub dial. Continue to turn the dial until you see the desired combination of flash control setting marks, and then stop turning the dial. Take the picture.
Using Flash Control Compensation The camera can automatically adjust the flash intensity according to the brightness of the subject, light reflected from the subject, and the camera-to-subject distance, and because of this the image of a subject could appear too bright or too dark. In such cases you can use flash control compensation to capture images that are not too bright or too dark. Flash control may not have enough effect when using a high shutter speed. 1 Press the menu button .
5 Press the button. The green highlight returns to the flash control mark and the setting is stored. When any value other than zero (0) is is selected, the flash control mark displayed in the control panel. Please remember that this setting is retained even after the camera is switched off and switched on again. 5 To release this setting, reset the value for zero. 6 Displayed only when an exposure value other than 0 is selected. Press the menu. 6 button again to close the Take the picture.
Using the Optional Dedicated External Flash FL-40 The dedicated external flash FL-40 increases the amount of light and can illuminate subjects which are beyond the range of the built-in flash. You can also use the dedicated external flash to bounce light onto the subject from another direction, allowing more variety in the use of lighting. The dedicated external flash can be mounted on the hot shoe on top of the camera or mounted on the optional flash bracket attachment.
1 1 OFF ON Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera and attach the FL-40 external flash unit. Slide the hot shoe cover toward the back of the camera. Attach the dedicated external flash unit to the hot shoe. For details about attachment, refer to the dedicated external flash FL-40 instructions. Store the hot shoe cover in a safe location where you will not lose it, so you can reattach it later after removing the external flash unit.
Using Other Flash Units with the Camera An external flash unit not designed for this camera can be connected to either the hot shoe or the synchro socket on the left side of the camera and used, provided that it meets the conditions described below. However, please remember that a generic external flash unit, unlike the dedicated FL-40 flash unit, cannot be used to control the intensity of the flash. Requirements for other flash units used with this camera 1.
Using a non-dedicated flash unit Hot shoe 1 An external flash can be attached to the camera at the hot shoe or at the flash synchro socket. 2 Set the mode dial to M (Manual mode). Select the shutter speed and aperture value. Selecting a slow shutter speed increases the possibility of camera shake. Flash synchro socket 3 On the flash unit select AUTO, and then set the same aperture and ISO settings selected on the camera. For some shots you may not be able to achieve the correct exposure.
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Taking Pictures: Color and Quality In this section we will show you how to set up white balance, select the record mode for images saved on the memory card, and how to use the sharpness, contrast, and histogram options to enhance your captured images. There can be great differences in the way the camera reproduces color in images taken in natural or artificial light, especially under fluorescent lights.
Achieving Natural Color (White Balance) The source of incident light on the subject affects color. For example, the same sheet of white paper held under sunlight may appear tinged with red when held under an incandescent light. Because the human eye adapts to the colors of source light, it perceives the sheet as white in both cases. White balance adjustment attempts to reproduce colors naturally so images are not affected by surrounding light.
Preset white balance settings and color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature—a concept of physics that, with incandescent lighting, corresponds roughly to the absolute filament temperature of an incandescent lamp, expressed on the Kelvin (K) temperature scale.
Using White Balance With the camera in the auto white balance mode, the camera automatically registers the whitest part of the subject framed in the viewfinder and uses this as a base to balance other colors in the picture. Auto white balance mode not selected 1 2 Control panel 1 Control panel Viewfinder 2 Monitor When the white balance button released Control panel 100 Viewfinder is Viewfinder Press and hold down the white , and then balance mode button turn the main dial or sub dial.
Using Quick Reference White Balance Before you take a picture, point the camera at a white sheet of paper or other white surface, and then register and lock the white balance reference at the touch of a button. 1 button 2 1 Fill the viewfinder with the white surface. Position the white surface facing the light source to eliminate all shadows. 2 3 Press the button if the colors in the monitor appear natural. After you press the button, the white balance reference is registered.
Using Preset White Balance Use preset white balance to select the color temperature (measured on the Kelvin temperature scale “K”) for the light source. (➞ 99) Color Temperature Control Panel Display Monitor Display Comment The camera selects the whitest portion of the picture framed in the viewfinder. Used for most scenes. Select to shoot under incandescent light. AUTO, -A3000K Select to shoot under incandescent light to preserve the mood of the lighting.
Selecting Image Quality, Resolution, and Compression You can set the record mode which determines the quality of the images of the pictures that you take. Quality (Record mode) Four image quality settings are available, and in ascending order of quality, they are: SQ (Standard Quality), HQ (High Quality), SHQ (Super High Quality), and TIFF (Tagged Image File Format). (See Table below.) The higher the quality, the larger the file size, and fewer pictures can be stored on the memory card.
Selecting Image Quality, Resolution, and Compression (continued) Setting resolution and compression You can change the resolution and compressions settings for each of the four quality settings. The resolution and compression settings for each quality setting can be adjusted within the following ranges.
1 2 Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 2 3 4 5 3 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to the quality name. On the arrow pad, press or until you see the name of the desired quality setting displayed. On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to the resolution. 6 On the arrow pad, press or to select the desired resolution setting. 7 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to the compression setting.
Selecting Sharpness Three settings are available for adjusting sharpness: HARD, NORMAL, and SOFT. HARD sharpens the contrast at color borders to maximize the clarity of the image. NORMAL Enabled when you purchase the camera. Defines borders to achieve best focus for printing the image. Greatly enhances and sharpens borders. Softens borders slightly and is ideal for images that you intend to process with a computer graphics software application. HARD SOFT 1 1 Press the menu button .
Selecting the Contrast The contrast option allows you to adjust the amount of gradation between areas of different brightness in the image. Three settings are available: HIGH, NORMAL, and LOW. HIGH NORMAL LOW Creates a starkly contrasted image. Light areas may wash out white and darker areas may turn black, creating a reverse film (slide film) effect. (However, bright areas could easily wash out or dark areas turn black.) Achieves medium gradation for a natural appearance.
Displaying the Histogram A histogram can display the distribution of brightness of the image displayed for playback. The histogram feature is switched on with a menu selection. Switching the histogram display on and off Follow this procedure to switch the histogram display on or off. 1 OFF ON 1 2 Set the mode dial to the setup/ connection mode mark . Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 3 2 4 3 5 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the .
To display the histogram during playback During playback you can display a histogram, a bar graph which illustrates the brightness of the displayed image so you can determine how to adjust exposure compensation. The horizontal axis of the histogram represents the brightness of the image, on a scale of 0~255 (reading from left to right), and the vertical axis measures the number of pixels for each bar.
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Taking Pictures: Special Features In this section we will describe some other important camera features. • Taking multiple exposures. With one press on the shutter button, you can shoot up to 4 rapid exposures in the sequential mode. • Self-timer. In order to delay the shutter release, you can set the selftimer so the camera fires 12 seconds after pressing the shutter button so you can include yourself in the picture. • Remote shutter release.
Taking Multiple Exposures With the camera in the sequential mode, press and hold down the shutter button to take four rapid shots. 1 2 1 2 3 OFF ON 3 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. Press and hold down the drive , and then turn the main button dial or sub dial until you see the sequential mode mark appear in the control panel. Take the picture. The camera will continue to shoot exposures as long as you hold down the shutter button.
Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer set, the shutter release will be delayed for 12 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 1 2 OFF ON 2 Eyepiece shutter lever 3 4 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. Press and hold down the drive , and then turn the main button dial or the sub dial until you see the self-timer mark appear in the control panel. Attach the camera securely to a tripod, adjust the focus, and compose the picture in the viewfinder.
Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1 With the camera in the remote mode, you can release the shutter with the electronic remote unit RM-1 while standing in front of the camera. The shutter will release 2 seconds after pressing the transmit button on the remote unit. 1 2 OFF ON 1 2 3 4 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. Press and hold down the drive , and then turn the main button dial or the sub dial until you see the remote control mark appear in the control panel.
5 5 Point the remote unit at the front of the camera and press the transmit button on the remote unit. The remote control receiver on the front of the camera blinks for 2 seconds and then the shutter releases. Remote control receiver/self-timer lamp To take more pictures, just press the transmit button on the remote unit.
Using the Remote Cable RM-CB1 (Optional) When you are shooting in the macro, TELE, or bulb mode with a slow shutter speed, you can mount the camera on a tripod and use the optional Remote Cable RM-CB1 to prevent camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button with your finger. The remote cable is connected to the remote cable jack on the camera.
5 5 To take the picture, press the shutter button at the end of the remote cable. Even with the remote cable connected to the camera you can still release the shutter by pressing the shutter button. Note • The remote cable jack on the camera can only be used with the Remote Cable RM-CB1.
Using Time-Lapse Photography You can use the menu to switch on the time lapse mode and select the timer interval between automatic exposures. For example, if you set the time interval for 5 minutes, you can capture each stage of a flower opening in the morning. You can set the time interval in minutes for the shooting session within the range 1 minute up to 24 hours. The actual time between shots may differ slightly from the time interval setting. (See “Actual time interval” on page 120.
Hours Minutes 7 7 Select the hour or minute setting that you want to change, and then or to raise or lower the press number. • Hours With the setting you want displayed, press the button to shift to the Minutes setting. • Minutes With the setting you want displayed, press the button. You will be prompted to start time lapse photography (YES/NO).
Using Time-Lapse Photography (continued) Actual time interval The time interval set in the menu is the time when the next picture will be taken after the camera enters the sleep mode, so there is some additional time lapse until the camera enters the sleep mode before the time interval actually takes effect. The actual time is calculated with the following operation times: • Exposure time (determined by the shutter speed) • Time required to save the picture on the card (determined by the record mode.
Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures The pictures that you take are stored on the selected memory card. The SM (SmartMedia) or CF (CompactFlash) mark tells you which card is currently selected for mark selects the SmartMedia card and the mark selects the storing images. The CompactFlash card. You can easily select either card for storing images.
Selecting the Shutter Sound Type and Volume You can use the menu to select the type and volume of the sound emitted by the camera when the shutter is released, or you can switch off the sound. For the sound type, you or camera mark. You can also adjust the volume can select the camera between two levels, or shut the sound off. 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 3 4 5 122 6 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the .
No sound 7 8 Low High 9 7 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to the volume setting bar. 8 On the arrow pad, press or select the desired setting. 9 Press the to button. The type and volume of the sound are selected and the green highlight returns to the shutter sound mark . button again to close the Press the menu.
Setting the Warning Sound The camera issues beeps to let you know that it has focused your shot and to alert you to various other conditions. If you do not wish to hear these beeps, you can use the following procedure to switch the beep function off. OFF ON 1 1 2 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 3 2 4 3 5 6 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the camera beep mark .
Setting the Rec View Time You can set the length of time that the picture is displayed on the monitor immediately after it is taken. Three settings are available for viewing the shot immediately after it is taken. OFF Previous shot is not displayed. AUTO Previous shot is displayed for as long as it takes for the image to be stored on the memory card. 5sec Previous shot is displayed for 5 seconds. 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. Press the menu button 8 . The menu opens in the monitor.
Setting the Date and Time Follow this procedure to set the camera clock. When you take a picture, the current date and time are recorded with the image. You can select one of the following date formats. -Y-M-D -M-D-Y Year, Month, Day Month, Day, Year -D-M-Y Day, Month, Year If you set to print the date with print reserve selection, the image will be printed with the date format selected here. 1 OFF ON 1 2 Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor.
6 6 On the arrow pad press to move the green highlight to the date display. Two pointers appear above and below the first setting. 7 Year Month Day Hour Min. 7 Set the year, month, day, hours, and minutes with 2-digit numbers. On the arrow pad, press or to increase or decrease the number, and then press the button with the desired number displayed. The pointers move to the next position.
Setting 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 a specified length of time, it will enter the sleep mode automatically and switch off the monitor, control panel, and viewfinder displays to conserve the batteries. To restore the camera to full operation, just half-press the shutter button or any other button. If the camera remains idle in the sleep mode for 1 hour, then the camera will switch itself off.
OFF ON 1 1 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 3 2 4 3 5 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the sleep mode mark . On the arrow pad, press to move the highlight to the right. On the arrow pad, press or to select the desired setting. 8 Select OFF, 1MIN, 2MIN, 5MIN, or 10MIN. 6 Press the setting. button to select the The green highlight returns to the sleep mode mark . Press button again to close the menu.
Restoring All Default Settings + Pressing and holding down the flash mode and record mode buttons together releases selected settings and restores their factory default settings. This procedure restores the following factory default settings. Drive mode Single-frame mode (not Metering mode Digital ESP White balance mode Auto Exposure compensation ±0 Flash mode Auto Record mode HQ Monitor menu settings See page 173.
RAW Data Mode The RAW data mode records images as 10bit/channel data from the CCD. RAW data files are automatically assigned a file extension, a period and three letters (.orf) after the file name. This RAW data mode is intended primarily for images to be processed later with CAMEDIA Master 2.5. CAMEDIA Master 2.5 restores RAW data images to displayable form using the same type of processing that the camera uses. The size of each file will be approximately 7.6MB.
RAW Data Mode (continued) 1 OFF ON 1 2 Set the mode dial to the setup/ connection mode . Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 3 2 4 3 5 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the RAW mark . On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to the right. On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to ON. If you want to switch the RAW data mode off, select OFF. 6 4 Press the setting.
Using an Optional Conversion Lens The conversion lenses listed below can be attached to this camera. When you use a conversion lens, set the zoom setting (TELE or WIDE) on the camera and make sure mark is displayed in the control panel. With the mark displayed, the that the camera can use the correct methods to set the focus and exposure for the conversion lens.
Using an Optional Conversion Lens (continued) Using the macro button to select close up photography with a conversion lens . With the factory mode settings, the camera cannot be set in the conversion lens mode by and rotating the main dial, so follow the procedure holding down the macro button below to set the camera for taking close-up pictures with a conversion lens. 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to the setup/ connection mode . Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor.
Selecting conversion lens mode with conversion lens attached When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, switch on the conversion lens mark control panel. 1 1 in the Press and hold down the macro button , and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the in the conversion lens mark control panel. The display is set as follows.
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Playing Back Images for Viewing This chapter describes how to play back and view images, play back images automatically in a slide show, adjust the monitor brightness, and how to play images on a TV screen connected to the camera. With the mode dial set for playback , you can play back and view the pictures in the monitor that you have taken and stored as images on a memory card.
Displaying Image Information While viewing images you can select one of four methods to display information about the settings used to take the pictures (record mode, date and time, shutter speed, aperture setting, etc.) in the monitor. 1 OFF ON Set the mode dial to playback If you leave the mode dial set to P, A, S, or M, you can also rapidly press the monitor button twice.
Histogram display Press While pressing , turn right. While pressing , turn left. Press The histogram is displayed if it set to display.
Automatic Playback (Slide Show) You can play back in order all the images stored on a memory card as a continuous slide show. Starting from the currently selected image, each succeeding image is displayed for 5 seconds. After the last image is displayed, the automatic slide show will start again from the first image stored on the card and continue to show all the pictures until you switch this feature off. 1 OFF ON 1 2 Set the mode dial to playback .
4 5 5 4 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to START. Press the button. The slide show begins. If you want to skip to the next image before the 5 second display for the current image ends, on the arrow pad press . If you want to display the previous image again, press . 6 To end the slide show, press the button or the menu button .
Displaying Images on a TV Screen After connecting the camera to a television with the provided video cable, you can use the TV screen to display images of pictures taken with the camera. To conserve battery power, we recommend connecting the optional AC adapter to the camera when the camera is connected to a TV. 1 2 OFF ON 2 4 5 6 To television video IN jack 7 OFF ON 142 8 Make sure that the camera power switch is at the OFF position. If the power switch is set to ON, move it to OFF.
Images 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, the images could display with black frames. These frames could appear in printouts sent from the television directly to a video printer. Viewing pictures, index display, enlarged display (➞ 46) Note • The brightness of the image displayed on a TV screen cannot be adjusted with controls on the camera.
Adjusting Monitor Brightness The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted. OFF ON 1 1 2 Press the menu button 4 5 6 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the . monitor mark On the arrow pad, press 144 6 . On the arrow pad, press or brighten or darken the monitor display to attain the desired brightness. Press the button. The monitor mark 5 . The image is displayed and the camera enters the brightness adjustment mode.
Managing Stored Pictures In this chapter we describe copying and deleting images, and formatting a memory card. Copying images to another card. You can copy all or selected images from one memory card to another in the camera to create backup copies of important pictures that you do not want to lose. 10 Deleting images. You can delete images stored on a memory card one at a time or all at one time to create more storage space on a memory card. Formatting a card.
Copying 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 to the other. The copied images are not deleted from the original card after copying is completed. Copying all images to another card You can copy all images from a source card, provided the target card has sufficient space to store the copied images.
Copying from a SmartMedia to a CompactFlash card 8 7 Press the button. COPY? is displayed. Check the display and make sure that the source and target selections are correct. If the selections are reversed, with NO button, and then selected press the start again from Step 2. 8 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to YES. 9 Press the 9 button. A progress bar is displayed as the images are copied. After copying is completed, the first displayed image appears.
Copying Images to Another Card (continued) Copying only selected images Images can be copied one by one between the two types of memory cards installed in the camera. 1 Follow Steps 1~5 for copying all images. (➞ 146) The copy mark 2 2 3 3 is highlighted green. On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to SELECT. Press the button. The image is displayed. 4 5 On the arrow pad, press the or to select the image that you want to copy. Press the button.
Cannot copy? • NO CARD displayed? The destination card is not inserted in the camera. Insert the destination card. • CARD FULL displayed? Storage space on the destination card is insufficient. Create more space on the destination card by deleting images. • WRITE PROTECT displayed? The destination card is protected. Remove the protect seal from the card. Folder and file names of copied pictures Copied images are assigned new file names and stored in a new folder.
Deleting All Images With one procedure you can quickly delete all images stored on a SmartMedia or CompactFlash memory card. 1 2 OFF ON 3 2 7 6 3 Set the mode dial to P, A, S, M or to playback . 4 Press the menu button Mode dial set to 7 6 150 . The menu opens in the monitor. 5 5 Make sure that the card selection mark for the card with the pictures to be deleted, for the for the SmartMedia card or CompactFlash card, is displayed in the control panel.
8 8 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to YES. 9 Press the button. The delete icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the images are being deleted. Images which have been protected are not deleted. The card access lamp blinks while the images are being deleted and then goes off after all the images have been deleted. 9 Pictures which cannot be deleted Display while deleting Protected pictures cannot be deleted.
Formatting a Memory Card Memory cards which have been formatted on a computer or other external device, or cards of another manufacturer, may have a different format. Such cards should be formatted before they are used with the camera. Formatting a used card deletes all the images stored on the card, so you should frequently copy images to a computer where they can be stored safely. A SmartMedia card protected by an attached protect seal cannot be formatted.
8 9 8 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to YES. 9 Press the button. The format icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the selected card is being formatted. All images, including images which have been protected, are deleted from the card. The card access lamp blinks while the card is formatting and then goes off after formatting has been completed. During formatting Note • Formatting a card requires a few seconds.
Naming Image Files When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. All folders DCIM 100 OLYMP P2030001.jpg P2030002.jpg P2030003.jpg P2030004.jpg Folder name OLYMP Folder number (100~999) File name Pmdd .
1 1 2 OFF ON Set the mode dial to the setup/ . connection mode Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 3 4 2 5 3 6 4 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the FILE NAME mark . On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to the right. On the arrow pad, press or move the green highlight to the AUTO or RESET. Press the setting. to button to select the The green highlight returns to the FILE NAME mark . Press button again to close the menu.
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Selecting Pictures for Printing This chapter describes how to select pictures for printing on a DPOF (Data Print Order Format) printer or by a DPOF printing service. To print the pictures taken with this camera, you can remove the memory card with the stored pictures from the camera and print them on a DPOF printer, or have them printed by a DPOF printing service. You can also transfer the pictures to a computer and then print them on a printer connected to the computer.
Selecting Pictures and Number of Copies for Printing You can select all or single pictures for printing and specify the number of copies for printing. With the memory card in the camera, you can select one or more pictures for printing and specify the number of copies for each print. This information is stored on the card with each selected image so you can print the pictures with your own DPOF compatible printer or deliver the card to a print service which can provide DPOF printing.
Specifying the number of copies 6 6 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the number of copies that you want to print for the selected picture. 7 Press the button. The picture selected for printing is marked with the print reserve mark followed by a “x” and the number of copies set for printing that image. 7 Print reserve mark If you want to select more pictures for printing, repeat this procedure from Step 4.
Selecting All Pictures on a Card for Printing You can select all pictures stored on a card to print one by one. Memory card with pictures to be selected for printing 2 1 2 OFF ON Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want to select for printing. (➞ 30) Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card, SmartMedia or , is displayed.
7 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to YES. 8 Press the button. The print reserve icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the images are being selected for printing. When the print reserve selection is completed, the first displayed image appears. 7 8 Before using print reserve to select all images for printing Please remember that selecting all images for printing with print reserve disables any previous print reserve settings on the card.
Setting Up Index Printing You can select all pictures stored on card for index printing. Memory card with pictures to be selected for printing 2 1 2 OFF ON Insert the memory card that contains the pictures that you want to select for printing. (➞ 30) Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for the source card, SmartMedia or , is displayed.
9 Press the button. The print reserve icon and message are displayed on the monitor while the images are being selected for printing. When the print reserve selection is completed, the first displayed image appears. 9 Taking a picture after selecting index printing If you take more pictures after selecting all the pictures on a card for index printing, the exclamation mark will appear to warn you that not all pictures on the card are selected for index printing.
Selecting Pictures for Date or Time Stamping You can set images selected for printing to be stamped with the date or time (not both) when they are printed. When this setting is applied, it applies to all pictures selected for printing. Memory card with pictures to be selected for date or time stamp printing 1 2 2 OFF ON Check the control panel display and make sure that the mark for or the source card, SmartMedia CompactFlash , is displayed.
5 5 6 7 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the date/time stamp mark . 6 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to the right. 7 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to DATE or TIME. 8 To cancel date or time stamp printing, press to move the green highlight to OFF . 8 Press the setting. button to select the Press the button again to close the menu. The last picture taken is displayed.
Printing with Olympus Printers The table below describes to what extent Olympus printers are compatible with the DPOF format. Olympus Printers and DPOF Compatibility Printer Name 1 Frame Select P-330 *1 YES NO NO *3 NO *3 NO *4 NO *4 P-330N*2 YES YES YES *3 YES *3 NO *4 NO *4 YES *3 *4 NO *4 P-400 *1 *2 *3 *4 YES Multiple Trimming Frame Select P-150 No DPOF compatibility. P-300 No DPOF compatibility.
Transferring Pictures to a Computer This chapter describes what you need to transfer images from a memory card to an IBM compatible computer or Macintosh. Setting up computer connection. An included computer connection kit can be used to connect the camera directly to your computer. Options for reading images from memory cards. A variety of optional devices allow you alternate methods for reading images from memory cards and transferring them to a computer.
Transferring Images with a Computer Connection Kit The camera can be connected to a computer equipped with a USB connector, using a dedicated USB cable. You can read images from either card in the camera with the computer. • An IBM compatible PC/AT with Windows 2000 installed. • An Apple Macintosh with Mac OS 9 installed. A dedicated USB cable required. • An IBM compatible PC/AT with Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition installed. A USB driver and dedicated USB cable required.
1 If you are using an IBM compatible PC/AT without Windows 2000 installed, you must first install the USB driver. For more details about how to install the USB driver, refer to the instructions that you received with the CAMEDIA Master. 2 3 B Select the memory card that holds the images you want to read with the computer. (➞ 121) Note that you cannot change the card selection once the camera is connected the computer. If you wish to change the card selection, you must first disconnect the USB cable.
Transferring Images with a Computer Connection Kit (continued) Removing a card while the camera is connected to a computer Improperly removing a card while the camera is connected to the computer may cause the computer to operate incorrectly. Always follow the procedure below to remove a card. (To recover from a computer problem, you may need to reconnect the USB cable or restart the computer.
Disconnecting the USB cable Windows 98, Mac OS Make sure that the card access lamp on the camera is off, and then disconnect the USB cable as follows. Windows 2000 Follow one of the procedures below. (1) Single-clicking the icon on the Taskbar. 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Taskbar in the lower right corner of the desktop. (See illustration below.) 2 When the message to halt the drive appears, click this message.
Optional Devices for Card Reading You can use one of the following optional devices to read images from a card with a computer. You can use these devices (with the exceptions of the SmartMedia Reader/ Writer MAUSB-1) to read images from memory cards if you are using a computer that is not equipped with a USB port, or is not fully guaranteed for USB operation. For more details and the most recent information about these devices, contact an Olympus authorized service center.
Monitor Menus Use the monitor menu to set up camera operation and perform important functions like formatting a memory card.
Monitor Menus Use the monitor menus to set up camera operation and perform important functions like formatting a memory card. Four different menus are available, with the menu display determined by the setting of the mode dial: • Shooting mode menu (P, A, S, or M) • Playback mode menu ( ) • Print reserve mode menu ( ) ) • Setup/connection mode menu ( 1 1 2 2 Set the mode dial to the desired setting. Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor.
Shooting mode menus for P (Program mode), A (Aperture priority mode), S (Shutter priority mode), M (Manual mode) 1/3 Delete all images from selected SmartMedia or CompactFlash card, and format a card. ➞ 150 ➞ 152 AUTO ➞ 83 Bracket same subject with 3 rapid shots with different exposures. OFF ➞ 81 Flash intensity control. ±0EV ➞ 90 Sharpness. NORMAL ➞ 106 Overall image contrast. NORMAL ➞ 107 See 1 table, page 103. ➞ 103 OFF ➞ 118 Record mode (quality, resolution, compression).
Monitor Menus (continued) Default Setting after and pressed at the same time Page Slide show (Automatic playback). − ➞ 140 Copy images card-to-card. − ➞ 146 Delete all images from card, format card. − ➞ 150 ➞ 152 Monitor brightness. ±0 ➞ 144 Select or cancel all pictures for printing. − ➞ 160 OFF ➞ 164 Select or cancel all pictures for index printing. − ➞ 162 Determines whether conversion lens is selected when marcro button is pressed. Macro selected without conversion lens .
Appendices These appendices provide some reference materials that summarize menus, important specifications, additional options available for the camera, some important details about files, and how to troubleshoot minor problems. 1. Specifications 2. Available Options 3. Image File Compatibility 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting camera operation Troubleshooting image problems 5.
Appendix 1: Specifications Product type Recording system SLR digital camera (recording, playback) Digital recording, JPEG, in accordance with Design rule for Camera File (DCF), TIFF (non-compressed), DPOF compatible. Memory 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia: 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB; CompactFlash (Compatible with Type I and II. Micro drive cannot be used.) Storable pictures Approx. 8 frames (HQ/8MB) Erase Single frame, All frame erase Image pickup element 2/3 in.
Flash 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 lens surface) TELE 0.5 m~5.2 m (1.7~17.2 ft.) Flash modes Auto (auto activated in low light, backlight) Red-eye reduction Fill-in flash (disabled if built-in flash closed), Slow synchronization, 2nd-CURTAIN Off (no flash) Autofocus Dual autofocus Detection system Contrast detection system/active AF method Focusing range Normal shooting mode: 0.6 m~∞ (2 ft.
Appendix 2: Available Options Dedicated External Flash (FL-40) Dedicated Flash Bracket (FL-BK01) Dedicated Bracket Cable (FL-CB01~04) Conversion Lenses 0.8x Wide Extension Lens Pro (WCON-08B) Macro Extension Lens Pro (MCON-35) 1.
Appendix 3: Image File Compatibility Please note the following limitations on using another Olympus digital camera to play back and print images taken with the CAMEDIA E-10, or playing back images taken with another Olympus digital camera on the CAMEDIA E-10.
Appendix 4: Troubleshooting Operational problems Cannot operate the camera, monitor and control panel blank. Problem Solution Page White mark on the power switch at the ON position? Move the power switch toward you and position it at the ON position. ➞ 32 Has the camera been left idle for over 1 hour with the power on? If the camera remains in the sleep mode for over 1 hour, it will power off automatically.
Camera does not operate when you press the shutter button? Problem Solution Page The card is full. Replace the card with a fresh card, or you can delete unneeded images on the card to create more storage space on the card, or you can transfer all the images to a computer, and then delete all the images, or format the card. If folder numbering has reached 999, or if file numbering has reached 9999, you will not be able to continue shooting pictures with the card, even if it is not full.
Appendix 4: Troubleshooting (continued) The monitor and viewfinder displays are different. Problem Did you press the monitor button Solution ? Press the monitor button the monitor. Page to switch on ➞ 37 Is the mode dial set for playback , print reserve mode , or setup/connection mode ? Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. ➞ 70 Did you put the camera in playback mode by pressing the monitor button twice? In the playback mode, the played back image is displayed for viewing.
Built-in flash does not fire. Problem Solution to raise the flash Page ➞ 44 Is the built-in flash raised? Press the flash button unit. Is the subject brightly lit? If there is sufficient incident light, the flash will not fire. If you must use the flash, use the fill-in flash mode. ➞ 86 Solution Page Monitor difficult to see. Problem Monitor dark? Adjust the monitor brightness. Sunlight striking the monitor? Use your hand to block the glare from sunlight so you can see the monitor.
Appendix 4: Troubleshooting (continued) Pictures unsatisfactory Pictures blurred, out of focus, not sharp. Problem Solution Page Subject difficult to focus? Autofocus may not operate correctly for some subjects. Follow the suggestions described in “Difficult to focus subjects”. ➞ 66 Did you release the shutter button and move the camera? If you move the camera while pressing down the shutter button, the picture may be blurred. This is called camera shake.
Pictures are too bright. Problem Solution Page When the flash mark is displayed, the flash will fire if the camera is in the fill-in flash mode, even on a well lighted subject. Switch off the flash mark, or close the built-in flash. ➞ 86 Is there strong light in the picture? Adjust the exposure compensation or remove the source of light from the picture.
Appendix 4: Troubleshooting (continued) Colors are odd. Problem Solution Page Color 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 take the picture with the flash. ➞ 86 Was the white balance setting correct? Set the white balance setting appropriate for the subject and then take the picture again. ➞ 102 Solution Page Date incorrect.
Appendix 5: Camera Error Messages If a problem occurs with a memory card, a message will be displayed in the control panel and the monitor. When a memory card error message is displayed, first remove the card and then insert it again. If the error message occurs again, refer to the table below to solve the problem. Viewfinder No display Control Panel Monitor Explanation Solution CARD COVER OPEN Card compartment cover is open. Insert the card and lock the card compartment cover.
Appendix 5: Camera Error Messages (continued) Viewfinder Control Panel Monitor During Shooting CARD FULL (Card is full. No space for (No more storing more images can pictures.) *1 be stored on the card.) Explanation Solution Card is full and you cannot continue shooting. Replace the card with a fresh card, or delete images that you do not need, or transfer the images to a computer, and then delete all the images from the card.
Glossary of Selected Terms A mode Denotes Aperture priority mode. In the A mode you choose the aperture for the effect you want to create in the picture, and the camera selects the shutter speed. AC adapter The alternate power source for the camera. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the camera, and then plug the adapter into a common household wall outlet. When you use the AC adapter, the camera does not use battery power. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to save the batteries.
Glossary of Selected Terms (continued) color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature—a concept of theoretial physics that, with incandescent lighting, corresponds roughly to the absolute lamp filament temperature, expressed on the Kelvin (K) temperature scale. The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, the richer the light in reddish and the poorer in bluish.
Fill-In flash Fires flash regardless of the metered light reading. Use to shoot dark subjects in front of strong backlight. FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter A small device which holds a SmartMedia card and is then inserted into the floppy disk drive of the computer in order to copy images from the SmartMedia card to the computer. fluorescent light Commonly used in offices and factories, fluorescent lights can produce unnatural color balance in pictures.
Glossary of Selected Terms (continued) manual focusing Allows you to focus on a subject manually with the manual focus ring. memory card The camera uses two types of memory cards: SmartMedia and CompactFlash. One of each type can be inserted in the camera at the same time. metering mode Measures the brightness of the subject before the picture is taken. With this camera there are three metering modes: (1) Digital ESP, (2) Center weighted averaging, (3) Spot.
self-timer Delays shutter release for 12 seconds after you full-press the shutter button so you have enough time to include yourself in the picture. sharpness The degree of clarity or definition of the boundaries in an image. With your camera, the overall sharpness can be set for NORMAL, SOFT, and HARD. shooting mode The camera has different operating modes from which you can choose: Program (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), and Manual (M).
Index how it works ............................... 64 mark in viewfinder ...................... 17 subject not centered in viewfinder .. 57 substitute focusing ............... 57, 65 using ........................................... 64 with shutter button ................ 38, 39 ! 2nd-curtain mark in control panel ................. 16 A A mode Aperture priority mode ............... 70 setting aperture manually ........... 73 AA Ni-Cd inserting ......................................
monitor display ......................... 107 selecting ................................... 107 deleting all images ................................. 150 all pictures from card .................. 51 images that cannot be deleted .. 151 non-DCF format images ........... 151 selected pictures from card ........ 51 control panel 2nd-curtain ................................. 16 aperture ...................................... 73 aperture value ............................ 16 auto bracket ......................
Index (continued) selecting AUTO naming ........... 155 selecting RESET naming ......... 155 format mark in control panel ................. 16 setting ......................................... 83 ISO setting setting date format ................... 126 formatting card .......................................... 152 frame number displaying current setting ......... 139 G WRITE PROTECT .................... 147 metering brightness ................................... 78 center weighted averaging ........
time-lapse photography ............ 119 viewing pictures .......................... 46 with histogram .......................... 109 selecting ................................... 105 SHQ ......................................... 103 SQ ............................................ 103 storage capacity ......................... 34 TIFF .......................................... 103 portraits aperture value ............................ 54 shooting ......................................
Index (continued) shutter sound strap eyelet setting ....................................... 122 shutter speed automatically selected in P mode .. 71 control panel ......................... 75, 76 described .................................... 74 displaying current setting ......... 139 fast .............................................. 58 mark in control panel ................. 16 mark in viewfinder ...................... 17 moving subjects ......................... 58 night scenes ....................