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Basic operations
Things to know before shooting
Selecting the right mode for
shooting conditions
Various shooting functions
Focusing functions
Exposure, image and color
Playback
Customizing the settings/functions
of your camera
Printing
Transferring images to a computer
Appendix
Information
Accessories
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.
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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 g P. 4 All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need. There is a chapter containing information you need to know before using your camera for the first time, a chapter that describes basic shooting procedures, etc. For example When you want to
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How to read the instruction pages Step through the menus in the order of (g P. 23). This represents the arrow pad. This represents the control dial. Shows alternative setting procedures. 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. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Useful information and hin
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Table of Contents How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 Basic operations How to use the mode dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Easy sh
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Table of Contents 5 Focusing functions AF frame selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 S-AF (single AF) shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 C-AF (continuous AF) shooting. . . . .
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Table of Contents 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Custom reset setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 AEL/AFL mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 AEL/AFL memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 AEL metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Direct printing (PictBridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Connecting the camera to a printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Easy printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Flowchart for custom printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Selecting the print mode . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents 13 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm f3.5-5.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45mm f3.5-5.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This devi
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Safety precautions 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. 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. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and m
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Safety precautions 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. Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below, refer servicing to qualified service p
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Safety precautions Keep young children and infants away from the camera. If not, the following dangerous situations may occur: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. If this happens, follow the doctor’s instructions. • Accidentally swallowing the battery or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. Do not use or store the camera
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Safety precautions When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following: • When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. • In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures. Do n
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Safety precautions Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the compartment. If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera immediately. 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 an
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Safety precautions Do not place the camera near anything that could be affected by magnetism (e.g. credit card, floppy disk, etc.). Doing so may destroy the data on these items. LCD monitor Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become fuzzy, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. If the monitor is damaged, be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor in your mouth. If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes, wash them
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Safety precautions Legal and other notices Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product. Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data. Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties, e
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1 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. Many functions can be set or adjusted with easy button operations while referring to the menus displayed on the large- size LCD monitor. Now, let's take a closer lo
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Basic operations How to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. 1 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. In low-light conditions, the flash automatically pops up and fires. This mode is recommended for normal shooting
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Basic operations How to use the mode dial Advanced shooting modes The 4 shooting modes below will help you take advantage of a variety of advanced shooting techniques. 1 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. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g P. 41 S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets th
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Basic operations Control panel screen and function settings Control panel screen display Power switch 1 When the power switch is set to ON, the 1 control panel screen (shooting information) is displayed on the monitor. • If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. • When the mode dial is set to , the scene menu is displayed. g P. 35 INFO button Normal 2 Each time the INFO button is pressed, the display changes as follows: Normal Off Detailed How to make function s
