Page 1 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions, customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching the table of contents All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need.
Page 3: How To Read The Instruction Pages
How to read the instruction pages This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual ..........2 How to read the instruction pages .
Page 5 Focusing functions AF frame selection ..........69 Focus mode .
Page 6 Table of Contents Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Custom reset setting ..........118 AEL/AFL mode .
Page 7 Installing OLYMPUS Master ........155...
Page 8 Table of Contents Accessories BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger ....199 How to use the LBH-1 Lithium Battery Holder ......206 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses .
Page 9 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-500 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000...
Page 10: Safety Precautions
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. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
Page 11: Handling The Camera
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers. Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.
Page 12 Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Page 13: Battery Handling Precautions
Do not pull on the charger’s cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect or disconnect the charger’s cable while holding the power plug. If the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center.
Page 14: Handling And Storage Precautions
Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately.
Page 15: Lcd Monitor
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to USB-enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate.
Page 16: Legal And Other Notices
Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of...
Page 17: Basic Operations
Basic operations This camera is equipped with a variety of easy shooting modes that automatically adjust focus and exposure as required, as well as automatically popping up the built-in flash when required. A variety of advanced shooting modes are available, enabling you to take advantage of professional shooting techniques.
Page 18: How To Use The Mode Dial
How to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. Easy shooting modes This camera features 6 creative modes and 15 scene modes that automatically optimize the exposure for the subject. AUTO Full-auto shooting Allows you to shoot using a lens aperture (f value) and shutter speed set by the camera.
Page 19: Advanced Shooting Modes
Advanced shooting modes The 4 shooting modes below will help you take advantage of a variety of advanced shooting techniques. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. g P. 39 A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually.
Page 20: Control Panel Screen And Function Settings
Control panel screen and function settings Control panel screen display When the power switch is set to ON, the control panel screen (shooting information) is displayed on the monitor. • If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. •...
Page 21 Setting using direct buttons Press the button for the function you want to set (direct button). • The direct menu is displayed. Ex.) When setting white balance Direct menu Use the control dial • If you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds ("Button timer" g P.
Page 22 Control panel screen and function settings Setting on the control panel screen Press the i button. • The cursor on the control panel screen lights. Control panel screen Use the arrow pad the function you want to set. Ex.) When setting white balance Press the i button.
Page 23: Setting On The Menu
Setting on the menu Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the monitor. Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. : Press MENU to cancel the setting. CANCEL : Press dac to select the item. SELECT The illustration displayed corresponds to the arrow pad shown below.
Page 24: Menu Operation Procedures
Control panel screen and function settings Select a function. Press Press Press Press Select a setting. Press Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • Normal shooting screen is restored. Menu operation procedures This manual shows the menu operation procedures as below. Ex.) When setting white balance Menu [ [WB] Setting...
Page 25: Things To Know Before Shooting
Things to know before shooting The camera focuses automatically if you simply press the shutter button in the may come across a subject that is difficult to focus on. This chapter explains how to deal with those hard-to-focus subjects. Another important thing is to select the appropriate record mode before you start shooting.
Page 26: How To Use Card Media
Card Press the i button. Formatting the card Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted.
Page 27: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera's auto-focus may not able to focus on the subject in the cases shown below (e.g. when the subject is not in the center of the frame, when the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings, etc.). If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock.
Page 28 If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights. • The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder. • If the AF comfirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again.
Page 29: Selecting The Record Mode
Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that’s best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details about record modes and number of pixels, refer to the table on P.
Page 30: How To Select The Record Mode
Selecting the record mode How to select the record mode Menu ] [D] to set. [RAW] / [TIFF] / [SHQ] / [HQ] / [SQ] / [RAW+SHQ] / [RAW+HQ] / [RAW+SQ] Press the i button. Setting the number of pixels and compression rate Menu Menu Follow the steps depending on the record mode you have selected.
Page 31: Record Mode
Record mode Number of pixels Record mode (PIXEL COUNT) TIFF 3264x2448 3200x2400 2560x1920 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 The file size in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
Page 32: Selecting The Right Mode For Shooting Conditions
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Close-ups of small objects like flowers or jewelry, capturing a fast-moving subject like a child running around, shooting with a natural-looking illuminated background at night — did you ever wonder how to achieve the results you want without complicated and time-consuming camera settings? With this camera, you will find a new way of capturing all those special moments and effects in an instant.
Page 33: Shooting Modes
Shooting modes This camera has different shooting modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. Easy shooting modes... AUTO, i, l, &, j, /, Advanced shooting modes ... P, A, S, M AUTO is recommended for normal shooting conditions. The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel screen.
Page 34: Easy Shooting Modes
Easy shooting modes When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting situations. Creative modes Set the mode dial to the mode you want to use. Full-auto shooting AUTO The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.
Page 35: Scene Modes
Scene modes Set the mode dial to scene • The menu appears. Use ac to select the scene mode. • A sample image of the selected mode is displayed. Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode. •...
Page 36: Night Portrait
Easy shooting modes 4 NIGHT SCENE 5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT 6 CHILDLEN 7 SPORT Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night. Usually a street at night makes a dark image with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps due to the lack of brightness.This mode allows you to capture the true appearance of the street.
Page 37: High Key
8 HIGH KEY 9 LOW KEY 10 MACRO & 11 CANDLE Optimized for bright scenes. Subject brightness is correctly reproduced, producing an image with impact. Optimized for dark scenes. Subject darkness is correctly reproduced, without producing dark shadows. The camera closes the aperture and focuses across a wider range in the forward and backward directions (more depth of field) to enable you to shoot close-up pictures (macro shooting).
Page 38 Easy shooting modes 12 SUNSET 13 FIREWORKS 14 DOCUMENTS 15 BEACH & SNOW Suitable for taking sunset pictures. Vivid red and yellow color reproduction. • The flash cannot be used. • Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera.
Page 39: Advanced Shooting Modes
Advanced shooting modes For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. P : Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. This mode is useful if you do not necessarily want to use the flash.
Page 40: Program Shift
Advanced shooting modes Aperture values and shutter speeds in the In the mode, the camera is programed so that the aperture value and shutter speed are selected automatically according to the subject brightness as shown below. When using the ED 50mm f2 MACRO lens (e.g.
Page 41: A : Aperture Priority Shooting
A : Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background.
Page 42 Advanced shooting modes Press the shutter button halfway. • Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder. • The shutter speed that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder. Shutter speed Viewfinder AF confirmation mark...
Page 43: S : Shutter Priority Shooting
S : Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want: a higher speed shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Page 44 Advanced shooting modes Press the shutter button halfway. • Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder. • The aperture value that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder. Shutter speed Viewfinder AF confirmation mark...
Page 45: M : Manual Shooting
M : Manual shooting You can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually, while referring to the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure.
Page 46: Bulb Shooting
Advanced shooting modes If the difference between the currently set exposure and the optimum exposure is outside the range of available indicator levels, “ ” or “ ” will blink on the left or right end of the exposure level indicator. Take the picture.
Page 47: Preview Function
Preview function If you press the V (One-touch WB) button, the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field (the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived “sharp” focus) in a picture, with the selected aperture value. Assign preview function to the V button beforehand.
Page 48: Various Shooting Functions
Various shooting functions The flash and drive modes (sequential shooting) are the keys to advanced shooting techniques. Selecting a flash mode to suit a specific shooting situation or adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash will produce an image that is different from what would be obtained when less precise settings are used.
Page 49: Auto Bracketing
Auto bracketing You can shoot with compensated values such as exposure and white balance. This is useful for obtaining the optimum value. This camera is capable of the following types of auto bracketing: Auto bracketing Shoots multiple frames at different exposure AE bracketing values.
Page 50: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Flash mode The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. When the mode dial is set to AUTO, the built-in flash will pop up automatically in low light conditions.
Page 51: Fill-In Flash
1st curtain Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. Slow synchronization/Red-eye reduction flash HSLOW2 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards.
Page 52: Flash Off
Flash shooting Flash off $ The flash does not fire. In this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised. g "AF illuminator" (P. 75) Flash synchronization speed Shutter speed can be changed when the built-in fla g "Speed synchronization"...
Page 53 Flash modes available in different exposure mode Control panel Exposure screen/menu mode display AUTO (red-eye reduction) Slow synchronization !SLOW (red-eye reduction) & Slow synchronization #SLOW Slow synchronization #SLOW2 #FULL Manual flash (FULL) #1/4 Manual flash (1/4) #1/16 Manual flash (1/16) #1/64 Manual flash (1/64) (red-eye reduction)
Page 54: Setting The Flash Mode
Flash shooting Setting the flash mode Flash mode Use the control dial When set to P / A / i / & / l / j / / AUTO / ! / !SLOW / #SLOW / #SLOW2 / When set to S / M: # / H / #SLOW2 / Press the i button.
Page 55: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the built-in flash If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not this occurs depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject).
Page 56: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting Flash intensity control This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting light emission. It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.
Page 57: Flash Bracketing
Flash bracketing The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by the flash for each shot. Menu [ ] [FL BKT] to set. [OFF] / [3F 0.3EV] / [3F 0.7EV] / [3F 1.0EV] • You can change the EV step interval in the custom menu.
Page 58: Using The External Electronic Flash
Flash shooting Using the external electronic flash Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power. Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. •...
Page 59 Select the flash control mode. • TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use. Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash. • lights up in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 60: Super Fp Flash
Flash shooting Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50/FL-36. Super FP flash timing is longer than standard flash timing. This means that pictures can be taken at a higher shutter speed than is possible with normal flashes. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash.
Page 61: Non-Specified Commercial Flashes
• The flash fires each time the shutter is released. When you do not need to use the flash, turn off the flash’s power. • Check beforehand that the flash you are using is synchrorized with the camera. • Depending on the camera's shooting mode, the built-in flash may pop up automatically and strike the external flash.
Page 62: Single-Frame Shooting/Sequential Shooting
Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is Sequential shooting j Press the /Y/j (Remote control/ < Self-timer/Drive) button. Use the control dial Single-frame shooting Sequential shooting Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture.
Page 63: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. Setting self-timer Press the /Y/j (Remote control/ <...
Page 64: Eyepiece Cover
Self-timer shooting Using the self-timer Press the shutter button all the way. • A picture is taken. • The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • When Y12S is selected: First, the self- timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.
Page 65: Remote Control Shooting
Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to trigger the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed.
Page 66: Using The Remote Control
Remote control shooting Using the remote control Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. Point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. When <0S is selected: •...
Page 67 TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.
Page 68: Focusing Functions
Focusing functions This camera is equipped with an auto focus function that lets you focus quickly, easily, and automatically. You can also choose from a variety of other focus modes — including AF frame selection and C-AF — to suit different subjects and shooting conditions.
Page 69: Af Frame Selection
AF frame selection Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one AF frame. (AUTO) Focuses using the 3 AF frames. Focuses using the left AF frame.
Page 70: Focus Mode
Focus mode Three focus modes are available with this camera: S-AF (single AF), C-AF (continuous AF) and MF (manual focus). Press the AF (focus mode) button. Use the control dial S-AF / C-AF / MF / S-AF+MF / C-AF+MF g "S-AF (single AF) shooting" (P. 71) "Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)"...
Page 71: S-Af (Single Af) Shooting
S-AF (single AF) shooting Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of non- moving subjects or subjects with limited movement.
Page 72: C-Af (Continuous Af) Shooting
Focus mode C-AF (continuous AF) shooting The camera repeats focusing. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.
Page 73: Manual Focus (Mf)
TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually using the C-AF mode: Set the C-AF mode to mode 3 or mode 4 on the AEL/AFL mode setting in the custom menu. g "AEL/AFL mode" (P. 121) • If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
Page 74: Mf Bracketing
MF bracketing The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the focal point slightly for each frame. The frames are saved on the card in the following order: the frame with the manually set focal point, the frame with the focal point shifted backward, and the frame with the focal point shifted forward.
Page 75: Af Illuminator
AF illuminator The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light conditions in the AF mode. Menu [ ] [AF ILLUMINATOR] to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button. Shutter release priority Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is charging.
Page 76: Exposure, Image And Color
Exposure, image and color If you wish to go beyond simple shooting using only the shutter button, you will find various functions that can be used to modify image/brightness/exposure parameters to achieve remarkably better results. For instance, if you want to shoot atmospheric pictures indoors, or if your subject would strongly reflect the flash light, shooting without the flash would typically result in a blurred or dark picture.
Page 77: Metering Mode - Changing The Metering System
Metering mode — Changing the metering system There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and three types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. Press the (metering) button.
Page 78: Spot Metering
Metering mode — Changing the metering system Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This precision ensures accurate metering even when there is a lot of contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it, such as when shooting backlit subjects or shooting under very bright light.
Page 79: Exposure Compensation - Varying The Image Brightness
Exposure compensation — Varying the image brightness In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades.
Page 80 Exposure compensation — Varying the image brightness How to read the exposure compensation indicator Control panel screen Exposure compensation indicator with 1/3EV selected Exposure compensation indicator with 1/2EV selected • If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, - or + turns red.
Page 81: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure
AE lock — Locking the exposure The metered exposure value can be locked with the [ button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the [ button.
Page 82: Iso - Setting The Desired Sensitivity To Light
ISO — Setting the desired sensitivity to light The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. Press the ISO button. Use the control dial ISO value.
Page 83: Ae Bracketing
AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values).
Page 84 AE bracketing How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure mode Depending on the selected exposure mode, exposure is compensated in the following way: AUTO mode P mode A mode S mode M mode TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated: Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature.
Page 85: For Example
With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This mechanism is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.
Page 86: Color Temperature
White balance — Adjusting the color tone Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature — concept of physics, expressed using the Kelvin (K) temperature scale. The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish;...
Page 87: Setting The Auto/Preset White Balance
Setting the auto/preset white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. Press the WB (white balance) button. Use the control dial / 5 / 3 / 2 / AUTO x / y / V / CWB Viewfinder : AUTO : Preset WB...
Page 88 White balance — Adjusting the color tone Control panel setting procedure TIPS When subjects with no white appear white in the image: In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined. In such a case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings.
Page 89: Setting The Custom White Balance
Setting the custom white balance Press the WB (white balance) button. Use the control dial custom white balance. While holding down the F (exposure compensation) button, rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed. • The custom white balance can be set from 2000K to 14000K.
Page 90: Setting The One-Touch White Balance
White balance — Adjusting the color tone Setting the one-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance.
Page 91: Wb Compensation
WB Compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. Menu [WB] to select the white balance to adjust. to select the color direction. Red - Blue Green - Magenta • You can set both color directions. Adjusting the white balance in the R-B direction Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become redder each time...
Page 92: Wb Bracketing
White balance — Adjusting the color tone WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the other two are the same image adjusted in different color directions.
Page 93: Picture Mode
Picture mode You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine- adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. Menu [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture effect mode. [VIVID] Produces vivid colors. [NATURAL] Produces natural colors.
Page 94: Gradation
Gradation Two types of gradation are available. HIGH KEY: Extended bright gradations. LOW KEY : Extended dark gradations. Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted. Menu to set. [HIGH KEY] / [NORMAL] / [LOW KEY] • Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses. Press the i button.
Page 95: Noise Reduction
Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. When [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 96: Color Space
Color space This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. g "File name" (P. 131) Pmdd0000.jpg P: sRGB _ : Adobe RGB [sRGB] [Adobe RGB] Menu...
Page 97: Playback
Playback One of the big advantages of a digital camera is that as soon as you take a picture, you can see how it looks right away. That means that if the picture is out of focus or just hasn’t turned out the way you want, you can erase it and try again.
Page 98: Single-Frame Playback
Single-frame playback There are several different ways to view and edit images. However, before using any of these functions, follow step 1 below. Press the (playback) button. • The monitor turns off after about 1 minute if no operations are performed.
Page 99: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback This function lets you enlarge images displayed on the monitor. This is useful when you want to check the details in an image. Each time you rotate the control toward U, the image is dial enlarged in steps of 2x - 14x. •...
Page 100: Light Box Display
Light box display You can view multiple images simultaneously during close-up (g P. 99). This is useful if you want to check images you recorded using bracketing. Press the V (one-touch WB) button during single-frame playback. The image is enlarged by 10 times and displayed within a frame.
Page 101: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. Each time you rotate the control dial toward G , the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16 to Moves to the previous frame.
Page 102: Calendar Display
Calendar display With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. During index display (g P. 101), rotate the control dial calendar screen is displayed.
Page 103: Information Display
Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up.
Page 104 Information display Information 1 Frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode, number of pixels and file number. Information 2 Frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode, compression, date and time and file number. Histogram Shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images. Checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for subsequent shots.
Page 105: Overall Information
Information display Highlight display The overexposed (highlighted) parts of the recorded image blink. Record mode is also displayed. Overexposure Shadow display The underexposed (shadowed) parts of the recorded image blink. Record mode is also displayed. Underexposure Overall information Displays shooting information, histogram Highlight display and highlight simultaneously.
Page 106: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of images displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16 or 25. Menu to set.
Page 107: Rotating Images
Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor. This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held vertically. Menu Press the i button. Each time the F (exposure compensation) button is pressed, the image is rotated.
Page 108: Playback On Tv
Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode.
Page 109: Editing Still Images
Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mode). A JPEG or TIFF file can be printed as is without modification. A RAW file, on the other hand cannot be printed as is.
Page 110: Black & White
Editing still images Menu to select images you want to view. Press the i button. • The camera recognizes the image data format. The setting screen varies depending on the image data format. Select the data you want to edit and do the following steps depending on the image data format.
Page 111: Redeye Fix
SEPIA Use ac to select [SEPIA]. Press the i button. Use ac to select [YES]. Press the i button. • To edit another image, use bd to select the desired image. • To complete editing, press the MENU button. REDEYE FIX Use ac to select [REDEYE FIX].
Page 112 Editing still images Resizing Q Use ac to select [Q]. Press the i button. Use ac to select the number of pixels, then press the i button. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed when editing is in progress. • The resized image is saved as a new image. •...
Page 113: Copying Images
Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. Copying all the frames Menu [COPY ALL] Press the d button.
Page 114: Protecting Images - Preventing Accidental Erasure
Protecting images — Preventing accidental erasure Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the selected frame/all-frame erase function. Play back the image you want to protect. g P. 98 Press the AEL/AFL/0 (protect) button.
Page 115: Erasing Images
Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select either single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image, or all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card. • Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them. •...
Page 116: Erasing Selected Frames
Erasing images Use ac to select [YES]. Press the i button. • All frames will be erased. Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected pictures at one time during index display. You can select multiple images to erase during single-frame playback. Bring up the index display.
Page 117: Customizing The Settings/Functions Of Your Camera
Customizing the settings/ functions of your camera Thanks to digital technology you can effortlessly customize many of your cameraís functions. For example, you can call up your favorite functions at the touch of a button, adjust EV step values, or easily call up the functions you customized. This chapter introduces all the functions that can be customized to suit preferences.Try these functions to find ways to use your camera even more effectively.
Page 118: Custom Reset Setting
Custom reset setting Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. This camera allows you to restore the factory default settings using [RESET] and register 2 different reset settings in [RESET1] and [RESET2] for later use.
Page 119 Functions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING & functions that reset to factory default settings Function PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION METERING FLASH MODE AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT MF BKT ANTI-SHOCK Playback mode ISO STEP ISO BOOST ISO LIMIT EV STEP ALL>...
Page 120 Custom reset setting Function AEL METERING QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE V FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RESET LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C CF/xD FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER SCREEN CTL PANEL COLOR PRIORITY SET...
Page 121: Ael/Afl Mode
AEL/AFL mode Functions performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway • AF start • Focus lock • AE lock can be assigned to the AEL button. Examples: • After locking focus, you lock exposure value to take a picture. •...
Page 122 AEL/AFL mode Modes available in the S-AF mode Mode Half-press Focus mode 1 Locked mode 2 Locked mode 3 – Modes available in the C-AF mode Mode Half-press Focus mode 1 Focusing starts. mode 2 Focusing starts. mode 3 – mode 4 –...
Page 123: Ael/Afl Memo
AEL/AFL memo Pressing the [ button toggles the AE lock between on and off. Menu [AEL/AFL MEMO] to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button. AEL metering Set the metering mode before using the [ button to lock the exposure. This allows the camera to automatically apply the selected metering mode when the AE lock function is used (g P.
Page 124: Iso Step
ISO step This allows you to change the compensation steps for ISO value setting. Menu to set. [1/3EV] / [1EV] Press the i button. ISO boost This allows you to make ISO 800 - 1600 available for ISO setting in addition to ISO 100 - 400.
Page 125: Compensating All Wb
Compensating all WB This lets you apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once. [ALL >] Menu to set. [ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes. [ALL RESET] The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all cleared at once.
Page 126: Speed Synchronization
Speed synchronization You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the built-in flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/60 to 1/180 in 1/3 EV increments. Menu to select the desired speed. Press the i button. •...
Page 127: Customizing The Control Dial's Function
Customizing the control dial’s function The control dial factory default settings are as follows: P Program shooting Rotating the control dial Rotating the control dial while holding down the F (exposure compensation) button M Manual shooting Rotating the control dial Rotating the control dial while holding down the F (exposure compensation) button...
Page 128: Button Function
V button function This lets you replace the function assigned to the V (one-touch WB) button by registering another function. Menu to set. [V] One-touch white balance button (factory-default setting) [TEST PICTURE] This enables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor (REC VIEW feature) without having to record the picture to the card.
Page 129: Reset Lens
Reset lens This allows you to reset the focus of the lens (infinity) when the power is turned off. Menu [RESET LENS] to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button. Focus ring This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.
Page 130: Quick Erase
Quick erase This lets you erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the S (erase) button. Menu to set. When the S button is pressed, the [OFF] confirmation screen appears, asking you if you want to erase the picture. Pressing the S button erases the [ON] picture immediately.
Page 131: File Name
File name 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. Menu [FILE NAME] to set.
Page 132: Rename File
Rename file You can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize. Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB]. g P. 96 Menu Use ac to enter the first character. Press d to move to the next setting, then use ac to enter the second character.
Page 133: Setting The Warning Tone
Setting the warning tone The camera beeps when buttons are pressed. It also beeps to alert you to warnings. You can turn the beep sound on or off with this function. Menu to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button. Monitor brightness adjustment This allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor for optimal viewing.
Page 134: Usb Mode
Allows USB connection to a PC and transfer of data to the PC. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS master software via PC connection. Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio.
Page 135: Changing The Display Language
Press the i button. • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help. Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type.
Page 136: Button Timer
Button timer You can specify the operable time for function settings on the current setting screen from the time you take your finger away from any operation button. Menu to set. [3 SEC] You will have 3 seconds to complete function setting on the current setting screen.
Page 137: Start-Up Screen
Start-up screen When the camera is turned on, the control panel is displayed on the monitor right after the start-up screen. If you do not want the start-up screen to appear, set this function to [OFF]. Menu [SCREEN] to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button.
Page 138: Setting The Date/Time
Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file No. is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Menu to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y...
Page 139: Printing
If you print on a printer, there are a number of different ways to do it. One method is to connect your digital camera to an exclusive printer and print out recorded pictures directly from the camera. The other is to transfer images to a computer and print them on a printer connected to the computer.
Page 140: Print Reservation (Dpof)
Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out pictures automatically, at home or in a photo lab, by storing such data as which pictures you wish to print and the number of prints on a card.
Page 141: Flowchart For Print Reservation
Flowchart for print reservation There are two print reservation modes available: single-frame reservation < or all-frame reservation U. Set the camera to playback mode(g P. 98), then set the following. Menu [<] Select the print reservation mode. Select frames you want to print (only for when you have selected <).
Page 142: Selecting The Print Reservation Mode
Print reservation (DPOF) Selecting the print reservation mode Select whether to apply print reservation to selected pictures or apply print reservation to all the pictures stored on the card. [<] Applies print reservation to selected pictures. Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card.
Page 143: Confirming Your Print Setting
Confirming your print setting [SET] Confirms the print reservation you have made. [CANCEL] Cancels the print reservation and the q menu is restored. Resetting print reservation Lets you reset print reservation data. You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.
Page 144 Print reservation (DPOF) 2) Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press c to set the number of prints to 0. • To reset print reservation data of other frames, repeat this step. 3) Press i when you are finished.
Page 145: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera's monitor.
Page 146: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. •...
Page 147: Easy Printing
Easy printing Display the image you want to print. Press the (print) button. Flowchart for custom printing Select the print mode. Select the print paper setting. Select frames you want to print. Set the printing data. Print pictures. Direct printing (PictBridge) Follow the operation guide displayed here.
Page 148: Selecting The Print Mode
Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper. [PRINT] [ALL PRINT] [MULTI PRINT] [ALL INDEX] [PRINT ORDER] Print modes and settings The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary depending on the type of printer.
Page 149: Setting The Print Paper Items
Setting the print paper items This setting varies depending on the type of printer. If only the printer's [< STANDARD] setting is available, you cannot change the setting. [SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer supports. [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.
Page 150: Setting Printing Data
Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. [<x] Sets the number of prints. Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture.
Page 151: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed If an error code is displayed during direct printing setting or printing, see the following table. For more details on solutions, refer to the printer's instruction manual. If other codes are displayed, refer to “Error codes” (P. 168). Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER...
Page 152: Transferring Images To A Computer
Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to your computer is a great way to make the most of the potential of digital imaging. Not only can you print the images of your choice, you can also use image processing software to organize, edit, and manipulate images. There are so many things you can do.
Page 153: Flowchart
• If your computer cannot read the camera's image data via the USB connection, you can use an optional PC card adapter or other media adapter to transfer images from a CompactFlash or xD-Picture Card to the computer. For details, see the Olympus web site. Notes g P. 155 g P.
Page 154: Using The Provided Olympus Master Software
For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to OLYMPUS Master Help or the OLYMPUS Master software user’s guide. Grouping and organizing images You can organize images by displaying them in a calendar format.
Page 155: Installing Olympus Master
1024 x 768 pixel or more, minimum 65,536 colors • Only pre-installed operating systems are supported. • To install OLYMPUS Master on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, login as a user with administrator privileges. • QuickTime 6 and Internet Explorer or later must be installed on the computer beforehand.
Page 156: How To Install
Windows Boot your computer and insert the OLYMPUS Master CD into your CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master Setup Menu will automatically launch. • If the menu window does not appear, double- click the [My Computer] icon, and click the CD-ROM icon.
Page 157 • A window appears to inform you when installation is complete. Click [Finish]. • The screen returns to the Olympus Software Setup Menu. Select the option to restart immediately when the screen asking you if you wish to restart the computer is displayed and click [OK].
Page 158 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh Insert the OLYMPUS Master software CD into your CD-ROM drive. • The CD-ROM window automatically appears. • If the screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Double-click on the desired language folder.
Page 159: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. • The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer.
Page 160 [Removable Disk • Macintosh iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master. • When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.
Page 161: Starting Olympus Master
• The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears. • The first time you start the program, a dialog box appears, prompting you for User Information. Enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the affixed label, then select your region.
Page 162: Displaying The Camera's Images On Your Computer
Downloading images to save on your computer Save images downloaded from the camera on your computer. Click (Transfer Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied appears. Click (From Camera).
Page 163: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer After downloading images from the camera to your computer, you can disconnect the camera from your computer. Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Do the following steps depending on your computer's operating system. Windows 98SE 1) Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right-click the [Removable Disk] to...
Page 164: Viewing Still Images
Close any such applications and click [Unplug or Eject Hardware] again and then remove the cable. Viewing still images Click (Browse Images) in the OLYMPUS main menu. • The Browse window appears. Double-click the thumbnail of the image you want to view.
Page 165: Printing Images
The print menus include menus such as [Photo], [Index], [Postcard], [Calendar] etc. The examples in the instructions below are taken from the [Photo] menu. Click (Print Images at Home) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu appears. Click (Photo). • The photo print window appears.
Page 166: Transferring Images To Your Computer Without Using Olympus Master
USB cable, double-click the file included in the following folder on the provided OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. When you install OLYMPUS Master, the USB driver will be installed at the same time. Your computer's drive name: \USB\INSTALL.EXE •...
Page 167: Appendix
Appendix The appendix will assist in solving most problems you may encounter. Solutions to error messages, operational problems, blurry pictures, camera storage, basic terminology and more can easily be found in this section.
Page 168: If You Encounter Problems
If you encounter problems Error codes Viewfinder Monitor indications indications Normal indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT indication CARD FULL indication PICTURE indication PICTURE ERROR CARD- COVER OPEN Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. There is a problem with the card.
Page 169: Troubleshooting
The camera is connected The camera will not operate while it is connected to a PC. to a PC. The optional OLYMPUS Studio software is required in the [CONTROL] mode. If you encounter problems Possible cause Format the card.
Page 170 If you encounter problems Possible cause No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. The battery is drained. Subjects are difficult to focus on (AF does not work properly). Pictures are being recorded to the card. The flash has not finished charging.
Page 171 Possible cause Turning the camera's power off does not reset the stored settings. This camera retains the Turning the camera's power off does not reset saved settings after the the saved settings. camera's power is turned off. Set [CUSTOM RESET SETTING] to [RESET], then turn off the camera.
Page 172 If you encounter problems Possible cause The picture is too bright. There was something dark in the center of the image. The ISO setting is high. A low aperture value is set in the A (M) mode. A slow shutter speed is set in the S (M) mode.
Page 173 The computer does not recognize the camera correctly. The camera's power is Set the power switch to ON. turned off. The USB driver was not Install the OLYMPUS Master. successfully installed. The camera is in the Set [USB MODE] to [AUTO] or [STORAGE]. [CONTROL] mode.
Page 174: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
Page 175: Cleaning Mode - Removing Dust On The Ccd
If dust or dirt gets on tshe CCD, black dots may appear in the picture. If this happens, contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the CCD physically cleaned. The CCD is a precision device and is easily damaged.
Page 176: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions
Camera maintenance Pixel mapping — Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly.
Page 177: Glossary
Glossary A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the correct exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera's built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the...
Page 178 Glossary Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature — a concept of theoretical 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 tones and the poorer in reddish;...
Page 179 Glossary Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed. Vignetting also refers to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens, so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the viewfinder.
Page 180 Glossary P (Program) Mode Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot. PictBridge A standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera.
Page 181 Glossary Spot metering The meter reading is taken from a very small area around the center of the subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. Spot metering is ideal for use in difficult light conditions, or when the important element of the picture (subject's face) is small.
Page 182: Information
Information This chapter covers all the camera's functions already described in Chapters 1 through 11. You can refer to the names of the camera's buttons and parts, the names and meanings of the icons displayed on the monitor, and the menu lists as necessary. Use the index when you want to find the pages describing the functions and items if these are not included in the table of contents.
Page 183: Menu Directory
Menu directory Shooting Menu Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION METERING Factory default setting Setting ALL ERASE / FORMAT RESET RESET1 SET / RESET RESET2 SET / RESET VIVID / NATURAL / MONOTONE / SEPIA HIGH KEY / NORMAL / LOW KEY HQ / SQ / RAW+SHQ / RAW+HQ / RAW+SQ / RAW / TIFF / SHQ...
Page 184: Playback Menu
Menu directory Function FLASH MODE Y/</j AF MODE AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT MF BKT ANTI-SHOCK Factory default setting Playback menu Function EDIT < COPY ALL Factory default setting Setting P / A / i / & / l / j / /: AUTO / ! / # / $ / !SLOW / #SLOW / #SLOW2 / #FULL / #1/4 / #1/16 / #1/64 S / M :...
Page 185: Custom Menu
Custom menu Function ISO STEP ISO BOOST ISO LIMIT EV STEP ALL > MANUAL FLASH # X-SYNC AUTO POPUP DIAL AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO AEL METERING QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE VFUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RESET LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S OFF / ON RELEASE PRIORITY C OFF / ON Factory default setting Setting...
Page 186: Setup Menu
Menu directory Setup menu Function CF/xD FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP 4h TIMER BUTTON TIMER SCREEN CTL PANEL COLOR PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE FIRMWARE Factory default setting *1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Setting CF / xD AUTO / RESET...
Page 187: Available Functions By Shooting Mode
Available functions by shooting mode Function Aperture value – Shutter speed – Bulb shooting – – Flash shooting AUTO !SLOW #SLOW – #SLOW2 – CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCTION > METERING < AF mode AF target mark AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT...
Page 188 Available functions by shooting mode Function ISO LIMIT EV STEP ALL > MANUAL FLASH #X-SYNC AUTO POP UP DIAL AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO AEL METERING QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE V FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCOUS RING AF ILLUMINATOR RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C CF / xD FILE NAME...
Page 189 Available functions by shooting mode i l & Function CTL PANEL COLOR PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE : Available – : Not available...
Page 190: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial #(Flash) switch g P. 55 q (Playback) button g P. 98 S(Erase) button g P. 115 MENU button g P. 23 INFO (Information display) button g P. 103 Monitor g P. 20, P. 193, P. 194 Connector cover AEL/AFL button g P.
Page 191 Mode dial g P. 18 Control dial g P. 21, P. 127 Power switch F (Exposure compensation) button g P. 79 Shutter button g P. 27 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver g P. 66 Lens attachment mark Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover Hot shoe g P.
Page 192: Viewfinder Indications
Names of parts Viewfinder indications AF frame Aperture value Shutter speed Record mode AF confirmation mark Flash White balance AE lock Number of storable still pictures (appears during record mode setting) Exposure compensation value indication (appears during exposure compensation) Metering mode Battery check Exposure mode Items...
Page 193: Monitor Indications (Only For Playback)
Monitor indications (only for playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO (information display) button g "Information display" (P. 103). Single-frame playback information Items Battery check Card Print reservation Number of prints Protect Record mode Date and time File number Frame number AF frame...
Page 194: Control Panel Screen
Names of parts Control panel screen 13 14 Normal Items Battery check Shutter speed Exposure compensation indicator Exposure level indicator Flash intensity level indicator Aperture value Exposure mode Exposure compensation Date/Time Auto bracketing Noise reduction White balance 10 Picture mode 11 Flash mode 12 Record mode 13 Card...
Page 195 Items Super FP flash Noise reduction White balance White balance compensation Flash mode Flash intensity control Metering mode Focus mode AF frame Self-timer/Remote control/ Drive Auto bracketing AF illuminator Color space Sharpness Contrast Saturation Gradation Record mode Resolution Indication examples 1, 5 R+3, G-2 #+2.0...
Page 196: Information
AF illuminator Exposure control Metering system Metering range : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : 4/3 type full frame transfer primary color CCD : Approx. 8,880,000 pixels : Approx.
Page 197: Operating Environment
Exposure mode : (1) AUTO: Full auto (2) P: Program AE(Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual ISO sensitivity : 100 - 400 (High ISO values (800 - 1600) are available) Exposure compensation : Exposure can be adjusted in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV step within a range of ±...
Page 198: Accessories
Accessories This chapter describes how to use the accessories provided with your digital camera. Provided accessories may differ depending on the camera kit. Although most accessories are optionally available, not all accessories are available in some areas. • BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger •...
Page 199: Blm-1 Li-Ion Battery / Bcm-2 Li-Ion Battery Charger
BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger Charging the battery Connect the power cord firmly to the battery charger. Remove the protection cap and slide the battery into the charger as illustrated. Connect the other end of the power cord firmly to a power outlet.
Page 200: Safety Precautions
Red lighting * In any of the following cases, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact Olympus. • Charging has not finished after 10 hours. • The indicator blinks red even though the battery is inserted properly.
Page 201 BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with a metallic object. When transporting or storing the battery, cover the battery terminals with the provided protection cap. It is dangerous to carry an uncapped battery in a bag, pocket, etc. Do not attempt to charge a battery that is damaged, leaking, or wet.
Page 202 To avoid electric shock or injury, never touch any internal parts that may have been exposed. If the charger or power cord is damaged, unplug the power cord and contact your nearest Olympus service center for repairs. If you notice any abnormalities such as leakage, discoloration, deformation, overheating, or odor, unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the charger.
Page 203: Operating Precautions
If charging does not complete although 10 hours have elapsed after the specified charge time, stop charging to avoid fire, overheating or explosion. In this case, contact Olympus Service Center. The battery gets hot after extended use in a camera. To prevent burns, do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after use.
Page 204 BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger Operating temperatures • Use the battery within the operating temperature range specified for the camera. • Even within the specified operating temperature range, battery operation time decreases as the temperature drops. When the temperature is low, it is recommended to carry a spare charged battery and keep it warm in a pocket, bag, etc.
Page 205: Main Specifications
Overseas use • To use the charger in another country, you may need a conversion plug that matches the design of the power outlets in that country. To find out what type of conversion plug or adapter is required, please consult a travel agent.
Page 206: How To Use The Lbh-1 Lithium Battery Holder
How to use the LBH-1 Lithium Battery Holder You will need three CR123A Lithium batteries (commercially available). Remove the battery holder from its case. Remove the holder cover while holding down the section indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Insert the batteries into the battery holder in the direction shown in the illustration.
Page 207: Battery Precautions
Weight : Approx. 20 g (excluding case) * For the applicability of Olympus digital cameras, etc. to be released in the future, visit the Olympus website or contact Olympus customer support center. How to use the LBH-1 Lithium Battery Holder...
Page 208: Zuiko Digital Interchangeable Lenses
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses Safety precautions Do not view the sun through the lens. Handling Precautions Working temperature range Too much pressure Do not point the camera Do not leave the lens lens at the sun. Sunlight without the cap. If solar will converge in the lens light is converged through and focus inside the...
Page 209: Storage Precautions
Do not touch the contacts. Excessive moisture Storage Precautions Cap the lens when it is not used. If you experience any problems, contact your nearest Olympus Service Center. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses Do not drop Organic solvents Magnetism Do not hold the camera by...
Page 210: Zuiko Digital 14-45Mm F3.5-5.6
Main features • The 14-45mm is a lens with high imaging capability, designed exclusively for use with Olympus FOUR THIRDS single-lens-reflex digital cameras. • Standard zoom lens equivalent to a 28-90 mm zoom lens on a 35 mm film camera.
Page 211 Attaching the hood Storing the hood Main Specifications Mount Focal distance Max. aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight Dimensions Lens hood mount Filter mount thread diameter : 58mm ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. : Four Thirds Mount : 14 - 45mm : f3.5 - 5.6...
Page 212: Zuiko Digital 17.5-45Mm F3.5-5.6
Main features • The 17.5-45mm is a lens with high imaging capability, designed exclusively for use with Olympus FOUR THIRDS single-lens-reflex digital cameras. • Standard zoom lens equivalent to a 35 - 90 mm zoom lens on a 35 mm film camera.
Page 213 Nomenclature 1 Rear cap 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap Main Specifications Mount Focal distance Max. aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight Dimensions Filter mount thread diameter : 52mm...
Page 214: Index
Index w+F ... 56 (AF frame selection) ... 69 8 (Beep sound) ... 133 4 (Center weighted averaging metering) ... 78 < CUSTOM... 134, 146 (Custom menu) ... 185 X (Date/time setting) ... 138 (Digital ESP metering)... 78 < EASY... 134, 146 F (Exposure compensation) ...
Page 215 MY MODE SETUP ... 128 NIGHT SCENE ... 36 NIGHT+PORTRAIT ... 36 NOISE REDUCTION ... 95 NTSC... 135 Number of pixels... 29 OLYMPUS Master ... 154 One-touch white balance... 90 PAL... 135 PictBridge ... 145 PICTURE MODE ... 93 PIXEL MAPPING... 176 PORTRAIT ...
Page 216 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: e-slrpro@olympusamerica.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual

1 Basic Operations

2 Things to Know before Shooting

3 Selecting the Right Mode for Shooting Conditions

4 Various Shooting Functions

5 Focusing Functions

6 Exposure, Image and Color

7 Playback

8 Customizing the Settings/Functions of Your Camera

9 Printing

10 Transferring Images to a Computer

11 Appendix

12 Information

13 Accessories

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