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s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 1 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM
Basic guide
Mastering the E-410
Improving your shooting skills k
Shooting guides
INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION
M MANUAL ANUAL
Shooting functions
Playback functions
Customizing the settings/functions of
your camera
Printing
Using the OLYMPUS Master software
Getting to know your camera better
Information
Interchangeable lenses
Others
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s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 2 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Structure of this manual Basic camera operation Basic guide This section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for shooting to playback and erase functions. Attaching the strap ........................................... 3 Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter .....................7 Preparing the battery........................................ 3 Setting the date/time..
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 3 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Basic guide Attaching the strap Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 1 2 3 Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed Lithium ion battery (BLS-1) (Charging time: Approx. 210 min
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Basic guide 3 s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 4 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM 2 Loading the battery Direction indicating mark Battery compartment lock Battery 1 compartment cover 2 • Close the battery compartment cover until a click is heard. Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock and remove the battery. Battery lock • It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. 4 EN
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 5 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 1 2 Rear cap 1 Body cap 2 Attaching a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera Alignment mark with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then (Red) insert the lens into the camera’s body (1). Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 6 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Loading the card Open the card cover and insert the card CompactFlash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as Insert the card until it is locked into place. it can go. Mark Card cover Card access lamp xD-Picture Card slot CF card slot Removing the card • Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. CompactFlash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card • Press the eject b
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 7 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Power on Set the camera’s power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator LCD monitor When the camera is turned on, the INFO button 2007.08.16 control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. Control panel screen Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is autom
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 8 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button CUSTOM RESET SETTING MENU 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d a d c 3 Use ac to select [X], then press d Y/M/D a d c 4 Use ac to select the year [Y], then pr
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 9 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM 6 Use ac to select the date format Y/M/D a c 7 Press the i button i 8 Press the MENU button to exit EN 9
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 10 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Shooting 1 Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 2 Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder 3 Adjust the focus Halfway down Press the shutter button gently (halfway). Shutter button AF confirmation mark Aperture value 2007.08.16 Shutter speed Card access lamp • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The A
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 11 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g “Live view” (P. 22) 1 Press the u (live view) button • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down • The picture is taken with the focus adjusted. When the camera stops
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Basic guide s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 12 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken. q button Displays the Displays the previous frame next frame Arrow pad Close-up playback Each time you rotate the control dial towards U, the image is enlarged in steps of 2× - 14×. Control dial Erasing images Playback the image you want to erase and press the S (erase) button. Use ac to select [YES] and press the i
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s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 13 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-410 ................................................................................17 Describes the camera’s functions and how to operate them. How to use the mode dial ......................................................................................................17 Easy shooting modes...........................................................................................17 Advanced s
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s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 14 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Super FP flash .....................................................................................................42 Using commercially available flashes ..................................................................42 Non-specified commercial flashes .......................................................................42 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control ........................................................
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s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 15 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Single-frame erase...............................................................................................68 All-frame erase.....................................................................................................69 Erasing selected frames.......................................................................................69 5 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera .................................7
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s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 16 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM To increase the number of languages...................................................................................88 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..............................89 8 Getting to know your camera better ........................................................90 Reference for help or when you wish to know more about the camera. Shooting tips and information.......................
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Mastering the E-410 s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 17 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM 1 Mastering the E-410 How to use the mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. 1 Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to
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Mastering the E-410 s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 18 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM How to set the functions How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 19) • Setting on the menu (gP. 20) 1 Setting functions using the control panel screen Select an item on the control panel screen and Control dial change the setting. 1 When the power switc
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Mastering the E-410 s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 19 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM Functions on the control panel screen The functions that can be set on the basic display and detailed display vary. 2007.08.16 2007.08.16 1 10 1 10 2 9 11 2 9 3 8 1 4 5 6 7 4 5 3,6,7,8 Basic Detailed No. Items Basic Detailed Ref. page 1 ISO P. 54 WB P. 55 2 White balance compensation k P. 56 3 Metering mode P. 52 4 Card P. 100 5 Record mode P. 50 6 AF frame P. 47 7 Focus mode P. 47 Sequential shooting/Self-tim
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Mastering the E-410 s0013_e_00_unified.book Page 20 Monday, March 5, 2007 10:04 AM 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting will be confirmed and the control panel screen will be restored. List of direct buttons The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below. No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page Remote control/Self-timer/ Remote control/Self-timer/ 1
